Vocabulary Cards
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B2 adjective
airy
aireado
Meaning
Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.
Example
The new apartment is bright and airy.
B1 noun
aisle
pasillo
Meaning
a passage between rows of seats or shelves
Example
She walked down the aisle to find her seat.
C1 adjective
akin
similar
Meaning
Of similar character or related by blood.
Example
His reaction was akin to shock.
C2 noun/adjective
alabaster
alabastro (piedra blanca mineral)
Meaning
A fine-grained, usually white variety of gypsum, often used for carving; also describes something smooth and pale like alabaster.
Example
The statue was carved from pure alabaster.
C2 noun
alacrity
disposición rápida y alegre
Meaning
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
Example
He accepted the challenge with alacrity.
B1 verb
alarm
alarmar
Meaning
to warn of danger; to frighten or disturb
Example
The loud noise alarmed the residents.
B2 adjective
alarming
alarmante
Meaning
Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.
Example
The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.
B2 conjunction
albeit
aunque
Meaning
Although; even though.
Example
He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly.
C2 noun/adjective
albino
albino (persona/animal sin pigmentación)
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant lacking normal pigmentation, resulting in pale skin, hair, and eyes.
Example
The albino rabbit had white fur and pink eyes.
C2 noun
albite
albita
Meaning
A white or colorless mineral of the feldspar group, often found in igneous rocks.
Example
Geologists discovered albite crystals in the rock sample.
A2 noun
album
álbum
Meaning
A collection of songs or photographs compiled into a single book, record, or digital file.
Example
She showed me her travel album full of beautiful pictures.
C1 noun
alchemy
alquimia
Meaning
A medieval practice combining elements of chemistry and philosophy, aimed at transforming matter, especially turning base metals into gold.
Example
Medieval scientists devoted their lives to alchemy.
B1 noun
alcohol
alcohol
Meaning
A colorless volatile liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks.
Example
Too much alcohol can damage your liver.
B2 noun
alcoholism
alcoholismo
Meaning
A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.
Example
His alcoholism affected both his health and his family life.
C1 noun
alcove
rinconcito
Meaning
A small recessed section of a room or a nook.
Example
She placed a reading chair in the alcove near the window.
C2 noun
alder
Árbol de aliso
Meaning
A type of tree from the birch family that typically grows in wet ground and has simple, serrated leaves.
Example
The alder trees grew thick along the riverbank.
C2 noun
alderman
miembro del consejo municipal
Meaning
An elected member of a municipal council in certain cities and towns.
Example
The alderman proposed a new plan for community parks.
C2 noun
aldermanship
cargo de concejal
Meaning
The office, position, or dignity of an alderman.
Example
He was honored with aldermanship after years of service.
B1 adjective
alert
alerta
Meaning
quick to notice and respond to potential danger or issues; aware and attentive
Example
The alert dog barked at the stranger approaching the house.
C1 adverb
alertly
atentamente
Meaning
in a watchful, attentive, and quick-to-notice manner
Example
She listened alertly to every sound in the dark forest.
C1 noun
alertness
estado de alerta
Meaning
the state of being mentally aware and quick to notice or respond; vigilance
Example
The driver maintained a high level of alertness during the long journey.
C1 adjective
algorithm-driven
impulsado por algoritmos.
Meaning
Controlled or powered by computer algorithms.
Example
Algorithm-driven systems increase accuracy.
C1 adjective
algorithmic
basado en algoritmos
Meaning
Based on or using algorithms; relating to mathematical rules or procedures.
Example
Algorithmic processes power artificial intelligence systems.
C1 noun, adverb
alias
alias
Meaning
A false or assumed identity; also used to mean 'otherwise called'.
Example
The criminal was known by the alias 'Shadow'.