Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

successfully definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/səkˈsɛsfəli/
exitosamente (exitosamente)

in a way that achieves a desired result

"She passed the exam successfully after weeks of studying."

"Ella aprobó el examen con éxito después de semanas de estudio." (Ella aprobó el examen con éxito después de semanas de estudio.)
suffer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ˈsʌfər/
sufrir (sufrir)

to experience pain, distress, or hardship

"She suffered from a severe headache all day."

"Ella sufrió de un fuerte dolor de cabeza todo el día." (Ella sufrió de un fuerte dolor de cabeza todo el día.)
Sufficient definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/səˈfɪʃənt/
suficiente (suficiente)

enough; adequate for a purpose

"She had sufficient money to buy the dress."

"Tenía suficiente dinero para comprar el vestido." (Tenía suficiente dinero para comprar el vestido.)
Suggestion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/səˈdʒɛstʃən/
sugerencia (sugerencia)

an idea or plan put forward for consideration or action

"She gave a suggestion for improving the project."

"Ella dio una sugerencia para mejorar el proyecto." (Ella dio una sugerencia para mejorar el proyecto.)
suitable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈsuːtəbl/
adecuado (adecuado)

appropriate or right for a particular person, purpose, or situation

"This dress is suitable for the wedding."

"Este vestido es adecuado para la boda." (Este vestido es adecuado para la boda.)
sum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/sʌm/
suma (suma)

the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers or items

"The sum of 8 and 12 is 20."

"La suma de 8 y 12 es 20." (La suma de 8 y 12 es 20.)
summary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈsʌməri/
resumen (resumen)

A brief statement of the main points of something.

"She wrote a summary of the book for her class."

"Ella escribió un resumen del libro para su clase." (Ella escribio un resumen del libro para su clase.)
Sun flower definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈsʌn.flaʊər/
girasol (girasol)

a large yellow flower that turns to face the sun

"The sunflower field looked amazing in the bright sunlight."

"El campo de girasoles se veía increíble bajo la luz brillante del sol." (el kampo de girasoles se veia inkreible bajo la luz brilyante del sol)
sunlight definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈsʌn.laɪt/
luz del sol (suhnlayt)

the light that comes from the sun

"The room was filled with warm sunlight."

"La habitación se llenó de la cálida luz del sol." (La habitacion se lleno de la calida luz del sol.)
Sunrise definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈsʌn.raɪz/
amanecer (amanecer)

The time in the morning when the sun appears over the horizon.

"We woke up early to watch the sunrise over the mountains."

"Nos despertamos temprano para ver el amanecer sobre las montañas." (Nos despertamos temprano para ver el amanecer sobre las montanas.)
Sunset definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈsʌn.set/
puesta del sol (puesta del sol)

the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon

"The romantic sunset painted the sky in golden colors."

"El romántico atardecer pintó el cielo con colores dorados." (El romantico atardecer pinto el cielo con colores dorados.)
Supper definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈsʌp.ər/
cena (sena)

an evening meal, typically a light or informal one

"We usually have supper around seven o'clock."

"Normalmente cenamos alrededor de las siete en punto." (Normalmente cenamos alrededor de las siete en punto.)
supply definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/səˈplaɪ/
suministro (suhplai)

the amount of something that is available to be used or consumed

"The store has a limited supply of electronics."

"La tienda tiene un suministro limitado de electrónicos." (La tienda tiene un suministro limitado de electronicos.)
supporter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/səˈpɔːtər/
partidario (partidario)

a person who supports someone or something

"She is a strong supporter of the local animal shelter."

"Ella es una gran partidaria del refugio local de animales." (Ella es una gran partidaria del refugio local de animales.)
supporting definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
səˈpɔːrtɪŋ
apoyar (apoyar)

Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.

"Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour."

"Apoyar las iniciativas educativas ayuda a reducir el trabajo infantil." (Apoyar las iniciativas educativas ayuda a reducir el trabajo infantil.)
supposed definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/səˈpəʊzd/
supuesto (supuesto)

generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true

"This is the supposed solution to the problem."

"Esta es la supuesta solución al problema." (Esta es la supuesta solución al problema.)
Surface definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈsɜːfɪs/
superficie (superficie)

the outermost layer or boundary of something

"The surface of the water was calm."

"La superficie del agua estaba tranquila." (La superficie del agua estaba tranquila.)
surgery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈsɜːdʒəri/
cirugía (surjeri)

a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition

"She underwent surgery to remove the tumor."

"Ella se sometió a una cirugía para eliminar el tumor." (Ella se sometio a una cirugia para eliminar el tumor.)
surprisingly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/səˈpraɪzɪŋli/
sorprendentemente (sorprendentemente)

in a way that causes surprise or amazement

"Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day."

"Sorprendentemente, terminó todo el proyecto en solo un día." (Sorprendentemente, terminó todo el proyecto en solo un día.)
surround definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/səˈraʊnd/
rodear (rodear)

To be all around someone or something.

"Mountains surround the small village."

"Las montañas rodean el pequeño pueblo." (Las montañas rodean el pequeño pueblo.)
survive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/sərˈvaɪv/
sobrevivir (sobrevivir)

To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.

"He managed to survive the storm."

"Él logró sobrevivir la tormenta." (El logro sobrevivir la tormenta.)
suspect definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, noun, adjective B1
/səˈspɛkt/ (noun, adj) | /səˈspɛkt/ (verb)
sospechar (sospechar)

To believe something to be true, likely, or guilty without certain proof.

"The police suspect him of stealing the car."

"La policía sospecha que él robó el coche." (La policía sospecha que él robó el coche.)
noun B1
/swɒn/
cisne (cisne)

a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage

"The elegant swan glided silently across the water."

"El elegante cisne se deslizó silenciosamente sobre el agua." (El elegante cisne se deslizo silenciosamente sobre el agua.)
Sweat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/swɛt/
sudar (sudar)

to produce liquid from your skin when you are hot or nervous

"He was sweating after running for an hour."

"Estaba sudando después de correr una hora." (Estaba sudando despues de correr una hora.)
sweatshirt definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈswɛtʃɜːrt/
sudadera (sudadera)

A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.

"He wore a grey sweatshirt while jogging in the park."

"Llevaba una sudadera gris mientras corría en el parque." (Llevaba una sudadera gris mientras corria en el parque.)
Sweet potato definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/swiːt pəˈteɪtoʊ/
batata dulce (batata dulce)

A root vegetable with sweet flesh, typically orange or purple in color

"Roasted sweet potato makes a healthy and delicious side dish."

"La batata asada hace un acompañante saludable y delicioso." (La batata asada hace un acompanante saludable y delicioso.)
switch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B1
/swɪtʃ/
interruptor (interruptor)

to change from one thing to another or to turn something on or off

"Please switch the light off."

"Por favor apague la luz." (Por favor apague la luz.)
systems definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
ˈsɪs.təmz
sistemas (sistemas)

A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.

"Effective systems improve productivity."

"Los sistemas efectivos mejoran la productividad." (Los sistemas efectivos mejoran la productividad.)