Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

arrest definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/əˈrɛst/
detener (detener)

To seize and hold someone by legal authority.

"The police arrested the suspect last night."

"La policía arrestó al sospechoso anoche." (La policía arrestó al sospechoso anoche.)
artificial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəl/
artificial (artificial)

made or produced by humans rather than occurring naturally

"The flowers on the table were artificial, not real."

"Las flores en la mesa eran artificiales, no reales." (Las flores en la mesa eran artificiales, no reales.)
artificial intelligence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.dʒəns
inteligencia artificial (inteligencia artificial)

The simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and learn.

"Artificial intelligence is reshaping modern industries."

"La inteligencia artificial está remodelando las industrias modernas." (La inteligencia artificial esta remodelando las industrias modernas.)
artistic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
artístico (artistico)

having or revealing natural creative skill

"She has an artistic sense of design."

"Ella tiene un sentido artístico del diseño." (Ella tiene un sentido artistico del diseño.)
artwork definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/
obra de arte (obra de arte)

a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing

"The gallery displayed an impressive artwork by a local artist."

"La galería exhibió una impresionante obra de arte de un artista local." (La galería exhibió una impresionante obra de arte de un artista local.)
Ash tray definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈæʃ.treɪ/
cenicero (cenicero)

a receptacle for tobacco ash and cigarette butts

"Please use the ash tray for your cigarette."

"Por favor, usa el cenicero para tu cigarrillo." (Por favor, usa el cenicero para tu cigarrillo.)
Ashamed definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/əˈʃeɪmd/
avergonzado (avergonzado)

feeling embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions

"He was ashamed of his poor performance."

"Él estaba avergonzado de su bajo rendimiento." (El estaba avergonzado de su bajo rendimiento.)
Aside definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb, noun B1
/əˈsaɪd/
a un lado (a un lado)

to or on one side; a remark not intended for everyone

"He stepped aside to let her pass."

"Él se apartó para dejarla pasar." (Él se apartó para dejarla pasar.)
aspect definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈæs.pekt/
aspecto (aspecto)

A particular part, feature, or view of something.

"One important aspect of health is regular exercise."

"Un aspecto importante de la salud es el ejercicio regular." (Un aspecto importante de la salud es el ejercicio regular.)
assembly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/əˈsɛmbli/
asamblea (asamblea)

a group of people gathered together for a common purpose or the act of putting parts together to form something

"The school held an assembly to discuss the new rules."

"La escuela celebró una asamblea para discutir las nuevas reglas." (La escuela celebro una asamblea para discutir las nuevas reglas.)
assess definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/əˈsɛs/
evaluar (evaluar)

to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something

"The teacher assessed the students' progress."

"El maestro evaluó el progreso de los estudiantes." (El maestro evaluó el progreso de los estudiantes.)
assessment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/əˈsɛsmənt/
evaluación (evaluacion)

the act of evaluating or judging the quality, value, or importance of something

"The teacher gave a detailed assessment of the student's project."

"El maestro dio una evaluación detallada del proyecto del estudiante." (El maestro dio una evaluacion detallada del proyecto del estudiante.)
assignment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/əˈsaɪnmənt/
tarea (tarea)

a task or piece of work given to someone as part of their duties

"The students completed their homework assignment on time."

"Los estudiantes completaron su tarea de hogar a tiempo." (Los estudiantes completaron su tarea de hogar a tiempo.)
assist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/əˈsɪst/
asistir (asistir)

to help or support someone in doing something

"The nurse will assist the doctor during the surgery."

"La enfermera asistirá al doctor durante la cirugía." (La enfermera asistirá al doctor durante la cirugía.)
Assistance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/əˈsɪstəns/
asistencia (asistencia)

help or support given to someone in need

"The organization provides financial assistance to students."

"La organización proporciona asistencia financiera a los estudiantes." (La organizacion proporciona asistencia financiera a los estudiantes.)
associate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/əˈsoʊsieɪt/
asociar (asociar)

to connect someone or something in your mind with another person or thing

"Many people associate chocolate with happiness."

"Muchas personas asocian el chocolate con la felicidad." (Muchas personas asocian el chocolate con la felicidad.)
associated definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
asociado (asociado)

connected or related to something or someone

"She is closely associated with environmental movements."

"Ella está estrechamente asociada con los movimientos ambientales." (Ella está estrechamente asociada con los movimientos ambientales.)
association definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
asociación (asociacion)

an organized group of people who have joined together for a common purpose

"She is a member of the local teachers' association."

"Ella es miembro de la asociación de maestros local." (Ella es miembro de la asociacion de maestros local.)
assume definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/əˈsuːm/
suponer (suponer)

to think that something is true without proof

"I assume he will be late to the meeting."

"Yo supongo que llegará tarde a la reunión." (Yo supongo que llegará tarde a la reunión.)
assure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/əˈʃʊr/
asegurar (asegurar)

to make someone feel certain or confident about something

"He assured her that everything would be fine."

"Él le aseguró que todo estaría bien." (Él le aseguró que todo estaría bien.)
athletic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/æθˈlɛtɪk/
atlético, robusto (atletico, robusto)

physically strong, fit, and active; related to athletes or sports

"She has an athletic body because she exercises regularly."

"Ella tiene un cuerpo atlético porque hace ejercicio regularmente." (Ella tiene un cuerpo atletico porque hace ejercicio regularmente.)
Atmosphere definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈætməsfɪər/
atmósfera (atmosfera)

the layer of gases surrounding the Earth; the mood or feeling of a place

"The restaurant had a warm and welcoming atmosphere."

"El restaurante tenía un ambiente cálido y acogedor." (El restaurante tenía un ambiente cálido y acogedor.)
attach definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/əˈtætʃ/
adjuntar (adjuntar)

to join or fasten something to another thing

"Please attach the document to the email before sending."

"Por favor, adjunte el documento al correo electrónico antes de enviarlo." (Por favor, adjunte el documento al correo electrónico antes de enviarlo.)
attached definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/əˈtætʃt/
adjunto (adjunto)

joined or fastened to something; emotionally connected or fond of someone or something

"The file is attached to the email."

"El archivo está adjunto al correo electrónico." (El archivo esta adjunto al correo electronico)
attachment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/əˈtæʧmənt/
apego (apego)

a strong feeling of affection or connection

"The attachment he felt to his hometown was undeniable."

"El apego que sentía por su ciudad natal era innegable." (El apego que sentía por su ciudad natal era innegable.)
attempt definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/əˈtɛmpt/
intento (intento)

to make an effort to achieve or complete something difficult

"He attempted to climb the mountain despite the bad weather."

"Él intentó escalar la montaña a pesar del mal tiempo." (El intento de escalar la montaña a pesar del mal tiempo.)
Attendance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/əˈtɛndəns/
asistencia (asistencia)

the act of being present at a place or event

"The teacher checked the students’ attendance every morning."

"El maestro revisaba la asistencia de los estudiantes cada mañana." (El maestro revisaba la asistencia de los estudiantes cada mañana.)
attitude definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈætɪˌtjuːd/
actitud (actitud)

A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, often reflected in behavior.

"Her positive attitude helped her overcome many challenges."

"Su actitud positiva le ayudo a superar muchos desafios." (Su actitud positiva le ayudo a superar muchos desafios.)
Attraction definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/əˈtrækʃən/
atracción (atraksyon)

something that draws attention, interest, or enjoyment

"The Eiffel Tower is a major tourist attraction in Paris."

"La Torre Eiffel es una atracción turística principal en París." (La Torre Eiffel es una atraccion turistica principal en Paris.)
audio lessons definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
ˈɔːdioʊ ˈlɛsənz
lecciones de audio (lecciones de audio)

Educational content delivered through sound recordings, typically used for language learning and skill development.

"Audio lessons are useful for listening skills."

"Las lecciones de audio son útiles para las habilidades de escucha." (Las lecciones de audio son útiles para las habilidades de escucha.)
Author definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈɔːθər/
autor (autor)

A person who writes books, articles, or other literary works.

"She is the author of several bestselling novels."

"Ella es la autora de varias novelas bestsellers." (Ella es la autora de varias novelas bestsellers.)
authority definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/əˈθɔːrəti/
autoridad (autoridad)

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

"The teacher has the authority to discipline students."

"El maestro tiene la autoridad para disciplinar a los estudiantes." (El maestro tiene la autoridad para disciplinar a los estudiantes.)
automatic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
automático (automatico)

working by itself without direct human control

"This car has an automatic transmission."

"Este coche tiene una transmisión automática." (Este coche tiene una transmision automatica.)
automatically definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
automáticamente (automaticamente)

without human control or intervention; done by itself

"The door closes automatically after you enter."

"La puerta se cierra automáticamente después de que entras." (La puerta se cierra automaticamente despues de que entras.)
automobile definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
coche (ko-che)

a road vehicle powered by an engine, typically with four wheels

"He bought a new automobile last week."

"Él compró un coche nuevo la semana pasada." (El compro un coche nuevo la semana pasada.)
noun B1
/ˌæv.əˈkɑː.doʊ/
aguacate (aguacate)

a green pear-shaped fruit with creamy flesh and high fat content, often used in healthy diets

"Avocado is rich in healthy fats and is popular in salads and toast."

"El aguacate es rico en grasas saludables y es popular en ensaladas y tostadas." (El aguacate es rico en grasas saludables y es popular en ensaladas y tostadas.)
awake definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb/adjective B1
/əˈweɪk/
despierto (despierto)

to stop sleeping; not asleep

"She was still awake when I got home."

"Ella seguía despierta cuando llegué a casa." (Ella seguía despierta cuando llegué a casa.)
award definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B1
/əˈwɔːrd/
premio (premio)

a prize or recognition given for an achievement; to give a prize or recognition

"She received an award for her outstanding performance."

"Ella recibió un premio por su rendimiento sobresaliente." (Ella recibió un premio por su rendimiento sobresaliente.)
Awareness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/əˈwɛərnəs/
conciencia (uhwearness)

knowledge or perception of a situation, fact, or issue

"Public awareness of climate change is increasing."

"La conciencia pública sobre el cambio climático está aumentando." (La conciencia publica sobre el cambio climatico esta aumentando.)
awfully definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈɔːfəli/
terriblemente (terriblemente)

in a very great degree; extremely; in a way that is very bad or unpleasant

"I am awfully glad to see you again."

"Estoy terriblemente contento de verte otra vez." (estoy terriblemente contento de verte otra vez)
awkward definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈɔːkwəd/
incómodo (incomodo)

causing or feeling embarrassment; difficult to deal with

"There was an awkward silence after his joke."

"Hubo un silencio incómodo después de su broma." (Hubo un silencio incomodo despues de su broma.)
Axe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/æks/
hacha (hacha)

a tool with a heavy blade for cutting wood

"The lumberjack swung his axe to chop the tree."

"El leñador balanceó su hacha para cortar el árbol." (El leñador balanceó su hacha para cortar el árbol.)
backup definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈbækʌp/
copia de seguridad (copia de seguridad)

a copy of data stored separately to protect against loss

"Make sure to have a backup of your important files."

"Asegúrate de tener una copia de seguridad de tus archivos importantes." (Asegurate de tener una copia de seguridad de tus archivos importantes.)
backyard definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌbækˈjɑːrd/
felicidad (felicidad)

an area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening

"The children played football in the backyard."

"Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio." (Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.)
Baggage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈbæɡɪdʒ/
equipaje; pertenencias personales; (equipaje; pertenencias personales;)

suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior

"Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport."

"Por favor, recoja su equipaje en la cinta transportadora en el aeropuerto." (Por favor, recoja su equipaje en la cinta transportadora en el aeropuerto.)
Baked meat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/beɪkt miːt/
carne asada (carne asada)

meat that has been cooked in an oven using dry heat

"The baked meat was tender and flavorful."

"La carne asada estaba tierna y sabrosa." (La carne asada estaba tierna y sabrosa.)
Baking Powder definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈpaʊ.dər/
polvo de hornear (polvo de hornear)

a dry chemical leavening agent used to increase volume and lighten texture in baked goods

"The recipe calls for two teaspoons of baking powder."

"La receta requiere dos cucharaditas de polvo de hornear." (La receta requiere dos cucharaditas de polvo de hornear.)
noun B1
/ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈsoʊ.də/
bicarbonato de sodio (bicarbonato de sodio)

sodium bicarbonate used in cooking and baking as a leavening agent

"Add a teaspoon of baking soda to make the cake fluffy."

"Agrega una cucharadita de bicarbonato de sodio para hacer el pastel esponjoso." (Agrega una cucharadita de bicarbonato de sodio para hacer el pastel esponjoso.)
balanced definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈbælənst/
equilibrado (equilibrado)

keeping or showing a sensible and fair view or position; evenly arranged

"A balanced diet is essential for good health."

"Una dieta equilibrada es esencial para una buena salud." (Una dieta equilibrada es esencial para una buena salud.)
balanced diet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
ˈbæl.ənst daɪ.ət
dieta equilibrada (dieta equilibrada)

A diet consisting of the proper quantities and proportions of foods needed to maintain health or growth.

"A balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health."

"Una dieta equilibrada es esencial para mantener una buena salud." (Una dieta equilibrada es esencial para mantener una buena salud.)