My Vocabulary

Mara Melero Aguilera
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MY VOCABULARY
DESCRIBING PEOPLE
Adolescente Adolescent,teenager Adulto Adult Adulto,mayor Grown-up
Alegre Cheerful Alto Tall Amable Friendly,kind
Ambicioso Ambitious Anciano,mayor Elderly Apuesto/guapo Handsome
Arrogante Arrogant Arruga Wrinkle Aspecto Appearance
Atractivo Attractive Bajo Short Barba Beard
Beb Baby Bigote Moustache Bonachn,afable Good-natured
Bueno,obediente Well-behaved Calvo Bald Carcter Carcter
Chico/nio Boy Chico/nia Girl Comportarse/portarse To behave
Cruel Cruel De mal carcter/ genio
Bad-tempered
De mediana edad Middle-aged
Decidido Decisive Delgado Thin Distrado Absent-minded
Divertido Amusing Educado Polite Encantador Charming
Engredo/delgado Slim Estpido Stupid Feo Ugly
Flaco Skinny Generoso Generous Gente People
Gordo Fat Gracioso Funny Grosero,maleducado Rude
Guapa/o Beautiful Guapo Good-looking Guapo(chicas,bebs),
bonito
Pretty
Hombre Man Inteligente Intelligent Joven Young,youth
Listo Clever Loco Crazy Malo Bad,nasty
Malo,malvado Wicked Modesto Modest Moreno/oscuro Dark
Mujer Woman Nervioso Nervous Nio/a,pequeo/a Toddler
Nio/nia Child Optimista Optimist Pecas Freckles
Pelo Hair Perezoso Lazy Persona Person
Pesimista Pessimist Preocupado,inquieto Anxious Rubio Blond,fair
Seor,caballero Gentleman Seora Lady Sensato,razonable Sensible
Sensible Sensitive Serious Serious Simptico Nice
Tacao Mean Tez/cutis Complexion Tierno,dulce Gentle
Tmido Shy To,tipo Chap Tonto Silly
Tranquilo Calm,quiet Travieso,malo Naughty Valiente Brave
Viejo old

THE FAMILY AND PARENTHOOD
Abuela Grandmother Abuelita Grandma Abuelito Grandad
Abuelo Grandfathe Abuelos Grandparents Adoptado Adopted
Amigo/a Friend Amistad Friendship Amor fraternal Brotherly love
Antepasados
Ancestors, forebears,
forefathers
Bisabuela Great-
grandmother
Bisabuelo Great-
grandfather
Compromiso,
noviazgo
Engagement Conocido/a Acquaintance Cuada Sister-in-law
Cuado Brother-in-law De humilde cuna Of humble birth De noble alcurnia Of noble birth
Descendientes Descendants Dinasta Dynasty El benjamn/la
benjamina
The baby of the
family
Familia Family Fraternidad Fraternity Gemelos Twins
Generacin Generation Heredero Heir Hermana Sister
Hermano Brother Hermano de
leche
Foster brother Hermano de
madre
Uterine brother
Hija Daughter Hijastra Stepdaughter Hijastro Stepson
Hijo Son Hijo ilegitimo Illegitimate child Hijo legtimo Legitimate child
Hijo mayor Eldest child Hijo/a nico/a Only child Hurfano Orphan
Linaje Lineage Madrastra Stepmother Madre Mother
Madrina Godmother Mam Mum Marido,esposo Husband
Media naranja Better half Mujer,esposa Wife Nieto Grandson
Nieto/a Grandchild Novia Girlfriend Novio Boyfriend
Nuera Daughter-in-law Padrastro Stepfather Padre Father
Padre/madre Single parent Padres Parents Padrino Godfather

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Padrino de boda Best man Pap Dad Pariente,familiar Relation,relative
Parientes
consanguneos
Kinsmen by blood Primo/a Cousin Promognito First-born
Prometido Engaged Sobrina Niece Sobrino Nephew
Suegra Mother-in-law Suegro Father-in-law Ta Aunt
To Uncle Vida familiar Family life Yerno Son-in-law

FEELINGS AND CHARACTER
Aburrido Bored,weary Afable Affable,pleasant Agradecido Grateful
Alegre
Happy,joyful,cheerful
Alegra Joy Ambicioso Ambitious
Amor Love Angustioso Distressing Ansioso,inquieto Anxious
Apasionado Extremely,
passionately fond
Aptico Apathetic,indifferent Asombrado,atnito Amazed
Asombrado,sorp
rendido
Astonished Astuto Astute Aterrorizado Terrified
Autoriatario Authoritarian Avergonzado Ashamed Avergonzado,en
un apuro
Embarrassed
Bueno Good Celoso Jealous Conformista Conformist,
orthodox
Contento Glad Deprimido Depressed Desdichado Unhappy
Desilusionado,
decepcionado
Disappointment Disgustado,
afectado
Unset Egosta Selfish, egoistic,
egositical
Embaucador Deceptive,deceiving Emotivo Emotional Encantado Delighted
Energico Vigorous Enfadado Angry
Entusiasmado,
emocionado, nervioso
Excited
Envidioso Envious Esperanza Hope Felicidad Happiness
Feliz,contento Happy Furioso Furious Grito Screan
Hipcrita Hypocrtical Humor Mood Impaciente,
ansioso,ilusionado
Eager
Impresin,shock Shock Individualista Individualistic Infeliz Miserable
Inteligente Intelligent,clever Ira Rage Irritable Irritable
Lstima Pity Llorar To cry Malvado Evil,wicked,
villainous
Melanclico Melancholic,
melancholy, gloomy
Miedo Fear Molesto,enfadado Annoyed
Necesidad Need Nervioso Nervous Odio Hate
Optimista Optimistic Orgullo Pride Orgulloso Proud,arrogant,
haughty
Pesimista Pessimistic Placer Pleasure Preocupacin Worry
Rabia, ira Rage Rebelde Rebellious Rencoroso Rancorous
Risa Laughter Satisfecho Satisfied Satisfecho, contento Pleased
Sentimiento Feeling Sonrisa Smile Sorprendido Surprised
Sorpresa Surprise Suspiro Sigh Terror Terror
Ruborizarse To blush Sonreir To smile Triste Sad
Tristeza Sadness Valiente Valiant,
courageous, brave
Vergenza Shame
Violento Violent Voluntarioso willing

SOCIAL EXPRESSIONS
A su/tu salud! Cheers Adis!,Hasta la
vista!
Goodbye Adis! Bye-bye!
Bienvenido! Welcome! Buena suerte! Good luck! Buenas noches! Good night,
night-night
Buenas tardes! Good afternoon Buenas tardes!
Buenas noches!
Good evenig Buenos das! Good morning
Cunto lo siento! How sorry I am! Felicidades! Congratulations Feliz ao nuevo! Happy New Year!
Feliz cumpleaos! Happy Birthday! Feliz Navidad! Merry Christmas! Gracias! Thanks!
Hasta la noche! See you tonight Hasta luego! See you later Hasta pronto! See you (soon)

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Hola! Hello! Hi (there)! Hola!Qu hay? Hi.Whats up?
Hi.Whats new?
Perdn! Excuse me!
Perdn!Lo siento! Sorry!
Cmo est usted?
How do you do? Cmo est/ests? How are you?
Qu tal? How are things?
Y usted/t?
And you? Adis definitivo Farewell;adieu
Agradecer To thank
Bien,vale,tirando
Ok, okay Bien, gracias Fine, thanks
Buenos deseos Good intentios
De nada, Faltara
ms!
Dont mention it Deseos de felicidad
Wishes for happiness
Disculparse To apologize
Encantado/a de
conocerle/te
Pleased to meet you Estrecharle la
mano a alguien
To shake hands with
Felizmente,por
fortuna
Fortunately
Guardar un feliz
recuerdo
To have happy
memories of
Le presento a
Id like to introduce
you to
Me alegro de verle/te
Nice to see you
Muchos recuerdos
Kindest regards Muy bien Very well
No hay de qu,de nada
Not all you Por favor Please Presentar To introduce
Seor Sir Seora Madam S, por favor Yes please

THE BODY
Arteria Artery Articulacin Joint Barbilla,mentn Chin
Boca Mouth Brazo Arm Cabeza Head
Cadena Hip Cara Face Ceja Eyebrow
Cerebro Brain Cintura Waist Codo Elbow
Corazn Heart Costado Side Costilla Rib
Crneo Skull Cuello Neck Dedo de la mano Finger
Dedo del pie Toe Diente/s Tooth/teeth Encas Cums
Espalda Back Espina,columna Spine Estmago Stomach
Frente Forehead Genitales Genitals Hgado Liver
Hombro Shoulder Hueso Bone Labio Lip
Mandcula Jaw Mano Hand Mejilla Cheek
Extremidad Limb Muerca Wrist Msculo Muscle
Muslo Thigh Nariz Nose Nervio Nerve
Nudillo Knuckle Ojo Eye Ombligo Navel,umbilicus
Oreja Ear Pantorrilla Calf Prpado Eyelid
Pecho Chest Pelo Hair Pestaa Eyelash
Pie Foot Piel Skin Pierna Leg
Pulmn Lung Puo Fist Iones Kidneys
Rodilla Knee Sangre Blood Taln Heel
Tobillo Ankle Trasero Bottom Ua Nail
Vena Vein

HEALTH (LA SALUD)
Alergia Allergy Asma Asthma Ataque al corazn,
infarto
Heart attack
Bien de salud Well,healthy, in
good health
Bronquitis Bronchitis Cncer Cncer
Catarro,resfriado Cold Chichn Bump Cicatriz Scar
Ciego Blind Cirujano Surgeon Contagio,infeccin Infection
Contagioso,infeccioso
Infectious
Dentista,odontlogo
Dentist Depresin Depression
Derrame cerebral
Stoke
Desmayarse
To faint Disminuido psquico Mentally
handicapped
Dolor Ache/pain
Dolor de cabeza
Headache Dolor de stomago A stomack ache
Dolor de garganta A sore throat Doloroso Painful Enfermedad Disease/illness
Enfermera Nurse Enfermizo/a Sickly,poorly,under
the weather
Enfermo Ill, sick
Erupcin/sarpullido Rash
Esquince,torcedura
Sprain, twist Estar mareado To feel dizzy
Faringitis Pharyngitis Fiebre Fever Gripe Flu
Herida Wound, injury Higiene Higiene Hospital Hospital
Indispuesto,mal Unwell, sick Lesin Lesin Mdico de cabecera
Family doctor,

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general practitioner
Minusvala,
discapacidad
Disability Oftalmlogo,
oculista
Ophthalmologist,
oculist
Paciente Patient
Padecer, sufrir To suffer Pediatra Paediatrician Salud Health
Sano Healthy Sordo Deaf Tos Cough
Vacunarse To get vaccinated Vomitar To vomit

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Cmo se llama/te
llamas?
Whats your
name?
Cuntos aos
tiene/tienes?
How old are you? Apellido Family name/
surname
Casado Married Cdigo postal Postcode Cumpleaos Birthday
De sexo femenino,
hembra, mujer
Female De sexo
masculino, varn
Male Direccin Address
Divorciado Divorced Edad Age Estado civil Marital status
Fecha de nacimiento
Date of birth Inicales Initials Lugar de nacimiento Place of birth
Me llamo My name is Nac en, soy de I was born in Nacionalidad Nationality
Nombre Name Nombre de pila Christian name N de telfono Telephone number
Seorita Miss Seorita o seora Ms Separado Separated
Sexo Sex Soltero Single/unmarried Sr(seor) Mr
Sra(seora) Mrs Tengoaos I am(years old) Viuda Widow
Viudo Widower Vivir To live

COMMUNICATION (MEDIOS DE COMUNICACIN)
Antena Aerial
Anuncio en un diario
Advertisement
Auricular de telfono Earpiece,receiver
Boletn informativo News bulletin Buzn en la calle Pillar box Buzn en la puerta Letter box
Cabina telefnica Pone box,call
box, booth
Cadena,canal Cannel Calculadora Calculator
Carta Letter Carta urgente Express registered Cartero Potman,mailman
Centralita Exchange Columna de un
peridico
Column Correro areo Airmail
Correos y
telgrafos
Post and
telegraph office
Emisora Radio station Entrevista Interview
Fax Fax Franqueo Postage Giro postal Postal order
Guin Scropt Imagen Picture Impresora Printer
Impresora lser Laser printer Magnetfono Tape recoerder Mensajero Messenger
Micrfono Microphone Mdem Modem Noticias News
Oficina de correos Post office Ordenador Computer Ordenador porttil Portable
computer,lap top
Paquete postal Parcel Pc(ordenador
personal)
Pc(personal
computer)
Peridico,diario Newspaper
Prensa press Radio Radio Radiodifusin,
retransmisin
Broadcasting
Repartidor de
telgrafos
Telegram boy Reportaje Report Satlite de
telecomunicacin
Telecommunication
satellite
Sellos para franqueo
Postage stamps Telfono Telephone Telfono mvil Mobile
Telfono pblico Public telephone Telegrama Telegram Televidente,
telespectador
Televiewer
Televisin Televisin Tlex Telex Video Video

SHOPS
Barbera Barbers Camisera Outfitters Carnicera Butchers
Centro comercial
Shopping centre, mall
electrodomsticos Domestic appliances Farmacia
Chemists,drugstore
Ferretera Ironmongers Floristera Florists Frutera Fruiterers
Herboristera Herbalists shop Joyera Jewellers Juguetera Toy shop
Lavandera Launderette Lechera Creamery Librera Bookshop
Mercado Market ptica Opticians Pajarera Bird shop
Panadera Bakers Papelera Sationers Pastelera Cake shop/

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pastry shop
Peletera Furriers shop Peluqera Hairdressers Perfumera Perfumery
Pescadera Fishmongers Quiosco Kiosk,newsagents Ropa de caballero Mens wear
Ropa de nio Childrens wear Ropa de seora Ladies wear Supermercado Supermarket
Tienda de animales Pet shop Tienda de discos Record shop Tienda de golosinas Sweetshop
Tienda de tabaco
y sellos
Tobacconists Tienda de videos Video club Tiendas Shops
Tintorera Dry cleaners Ultramarinos Grocers Verdulera Greengrocers
Zapatera Shoe shop

CLOTHES
Abrigo de hombre Overcoat Abrigo de mujer Coat Abrigo de pieles Fur coat
Albornoz Bathrobe Algodn Cotton Americana,chaqueta Jacket
Anorak Anorak Batn Short dressing gown Bikini Bikini
Bota Boot Bragas Knickers,panties Calcetines Socks
Zapato,calzado Shoe Calzoncillos Underpants,shorts Camisa Shirt
Camiseta t-shirt
Camisn de hombre
Nightshirt Camisn de mujer Nightdress
Capa Cape, cloak Cazadora Jerkin Chaleco Waistcoat,vest
Chndal Track suit Chaqu
Morning coat,tailcoat
Chaquetn Three-quarter coat
Conjunto de chaqueta
y blusa de punto
Twin-set Corbata Tie Corbata de
pajarita
Bow tie
De punto Knitted Delantal Apron Disfraz Fancy dress
Falda Skirt Falda pantaln Split skirt Frac Dress coat
Gabardina Raincoat Gorro Cap Guante Glove
Hilo Linen Impermeable Mac, mackintosh Jersey Sweater, jumper
Lana Wool Leotardo Leotard Media Stockings, panty
hose
Medias de seda Silk stockings Nyln Nylon Pamela
Broad-brimmed hat
Pantaln Trousers, pants Pantaln vaquero Jeans Pantalones cortos Short trousers
Pijama Pijamas Polister Polyester Polko, niqui
Polo shirt, t-shirt
Prenda de vestir Garment Rebeca Cardigan Ropa Clothing
Ropa hecha
Ready-to-wear clothes
Sandalia Sandal Seda natural Natural silk
Smoking Dinner jacket Sombrero Hat Sujetador Brassiere, bra
Terciopelo Velvet Taje de bao Bathing suit Traje de calle Town clothes
Traje de hombre Suit Traje de noche,
de etiqueta
Evening, formal
dress
Uniforme Uniform
Vestido de mujer Dress Vestuario Wardrobe Zapatillas Slippers
Zueco Clog

THE CITY
Aceras Pavement, sidewalk Afueras, extrarradio
Outskirts,suburbs Agencia de viajes Travel agency
Agente de polica Policeman Alcantarillas Sewers Arboles Tres
Aseos pblicos
Public conveniences
Asilo de ancianos Old peoples home Autobs Bus
Avenida Avenue Ayuntamiento Town hall Banco Bank
Bar Bar,snack bar Barrio,distrito District Barrio bajo Slums
Basura Litter Biblioteca Library Bicicleta Bicycle
Boca de estacin
del metro
Entrance to the
tuve, subway
Bolsa Stock exchange Bordillo Kerb
Buzn de correos Piilar box,post
box, mail box
Calle Street Calle principal High Street
Callejn Lane Calzada Highway, road Camin Larry
Crcel Prison Carretera Road Casa House
Castillo Castle Catedral Catedral Cementerio Cemetery
Centro comercial Shopping centre,
chopping mall
Centro de la
ciudad
Town centre,
downtown
Cine Cinema
Circo Circus Ciudad Toen, city Cuidadano Townsperson
Club nocturno Night club
Comisara de polica
Plice station Consulado consulate

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Correos y
telgrafos
Post and
telegraph office
Cuerpo de
bomberos
Fire brigada Edificios Buildings
Escaparate Shop window Escuela,colegio School Estacin de metro Tube station,
subway station
Estadio Stadium Estanco Tobacconists Estatua Statue
Farmacia
Chemists, drugstore
Faroles Street lamps Fuente Fountain
Galeras Terraces
Grandes almacenes
Department stores Guardia de trfico Traffic policeman
Habitatne Inhabitant Hospital Hospital Hotel Hotel
Iglesia Church Jardines Gardens Kiosko Bookstall
Letreros luminosos Neon signs Local Local Mercado Market
Monumento Monument Motocicleta Motoer cycle Museo Museum
Obra Building site Oficina de
informacin
Information office Oficina de turismo Tourist office
Orfanato Orphanage Palacio Palace Papelera Litterbin, trashcan
Parque Park Parque zoolgico Zoological garden Pasaje Passage
Paseo Promenade Paso cebra Zebra crossing Peatn Pedestrian
Peluquera Hairdressers Pensin Boarding house Plaza Square
Plaza de toros Bullring Puente Bridge Puerto Port
Quiosco de peridicos
Newspaper stand Rascacielos Skyscraper Clock Reloj
Residencial Residential restaurante Restaurant Semforo Traffic light
Servicios de urgencia Emergency services
Taxi Taxi, taxi cab Teatro Theatre
Tienda Shop Trfico Traffic Transente Passer-by
Turista Tourist Universidad University Vagabundo Vagrant, tramp
Vecindad Neighbourhood Zona peatonal Pedestrian zone

THE HOUSE-THE KITCHEN
Abrelatas tin operner Batidora FOOD MIXER Bol, tazn Bowl
Cafetera Coffee pot Cazo Saucepan Cazuela Casserole
Cazuela, puchero Pan Cocina Cooker Congelador Freezer
Cubertera Cutlery Cubo de basura Rubbisk bin,
garbage can
Cuchara Spoon
Cuchara de
postre
Dessertspoon Cuchara de
servir
Tablespoon Cuchara sopera Soup spoon
Cucharilla Teaspoon Cucharn Ladle Cuchillo Knife
Cuchillo de pan Bread knife Fregadero Sink Frigorfico Fridge
Gratinador,
parrilla
Grill Grifo Tap Horno Oven
Horno
microondas
Microwave
(oven)
Jarra Jug Lavadora Washing
machine
Lavavajillas Dishwasher Olla Pot Olla a presin Pressure cooker
Panera Bread bin Pato, fuente Dish Pato sopero Soup plate
Sacacorchos Corkscew Sartn Frying pan Secadora Tumble-dryer
Servicio de t Tea set Tabla de
planchar
Ironing board Tabuerte Stool
Tapadera de un
cazo
Lip of a pot Taza Cup Tenedor Fork
Tetera Teapot Tijeras Scissors Tostadora Toaster
Vajilla Crockery Vaso Glass

THE HOUSE-THE BEDROOM
Alfombra Carpet Almohada Pillow Almohadn Bolster
Armario Wardrobe,cabinet Butaca Armchair Cama Bed
Cama de
matrimonio
Double bed Cama individual Single bed Colcha Bedspread,quilt
Colchn Mattress Cmoda Chest of drawers Cortina Curtain
Edredn Quilt Espejo Mirror Funda de
almohada
Pillow -case
Joyero Jewel-case Lmpara mesilla Reading lamp Litera Bunk beds

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de noche
Manta Blanket Mesita de noche Bedside table Percha Coat hanger
Reloj despertador Alarm clock Ropa de cama Bedding Sbana Sheet
Telfono Telephone Tocador Dressing table

THE HOUSE-THE LIVING ROOM
Adorno Ornament Alfombr
maqueta
Carpet Almohadn, cojn Cushion
Aparador Sideboard Biblioteca
librera
Bookcase Chimenea Fireplace
Cortinas Curtains Cuadro Picture El comedor Dining room
El saln Living room Espejo Mirror Estufa de gas Gas fire
Florero,jarrn Base Lmpara Lamp Lmpara de pie Standard lamp
Mecedora Rocking chair Mesa Table Mesa baja de
saln
Cofee table
Muebles,
mobiliario
Furniture Lanta de
interior
Pot plant Radiador Radiator
Reloj de pared Clock Revistero Magazine rack Silla Chair
Silln Armchair Sof Couch,sof,sette Sof cama Bed-settee,sofa
bed
Telfono Telephone Tresillo Three-piece suite Video video

THE HOUSE-THE BATHROOM
Alfombra,estera Bath mat Armario del
cuarto de bao
Bathroom cabinet Baera Bath
Bao,lavabo Toilet,bathroom Bid Bidet Botiqun Medicine cabinet
Cepillo de dientes Toothbrush Cepillo para el
cabello
Hair brush Champ Shampoo
Ducha Shower,shower unit Espejo Mirror Esponja Sponge
Gel de ducha Shower gel Gripo Tap,faucet Habn Soap
Lavabo Washbasin,sink Llave de agua
caliente
Hot water tap,
faucet
Llave de agua fria Cold wter tap,
faucet
Locin Lotion Maquinilla de
afeitar elctrica
Saber Papel higinico Toilet paper
Pasta de dientes Toothpaste Peine Comb Repisa Shelf
Sales de bao Bath salts Taburete Bathroom stool Toalla Towel
Toallas para bao Bath towels

THE HOUSE-THE GARDEN
rbol Tree Aspersor Sprinkler Banco Bench
Camino,sendero Path Carretilla Wheelbarrow Csped Lawn
Cobertizo Shed Cortacsped Lawnmower Escalera Steps
Estanque Pond Flores Flowers Fuente Fountain
Invernardero
Hothouse, greenhouse
Jardn Garden Malas hierbas Weeds
Manguera Hosepipe Muebles de jardn Garden furniture Pjaros Birds
Pala Spade Parasol Titable,sunshade Parterre Flowerbed
Rastrillo Rake Seto Hedge Tijeras de podar Pruning-shears

MEDIOS DE TRANSPORTE-TIERRA
Accidente Accident Aceite Oil Acelerar To accelerate
Andn (de estacin) Platform Aparcamiento Car park,parking lot Aparcar,estacionar To park
Arranque Starter Asiento Seat
Asiento del conductor
Drivers seat
Asiento del pasajero Passenger seat Asiento trasero Back,rear seat Atasco Traffic jam
Autobs Bus Automvil Motorcar Autopista
Motorway, highway
or freeway
Autopista de peaje
Toll-paying motorway
Avera Breakdown Batera Battery

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Bici Bike Bicicleta Bicycle Billete Ticket
Caja de herramientas
Tool-box Camin Lorry, truck Cap Bonnet, Hood
Carretera Road Carretera de peaje Toll road Cinturn Safety belt
Coche Car Coche cama (tren) Sleeping car Coche restaurante
(tren)
Lucheon car
Cdigo de
circulacin
Highway code Compartimento Compartment Conductor/a Driver
Consigna de equipajes Left luggage office Cuentakilmetros Milo meter Equipaje Luggage
Estacin de autobs Bus station Faro Headlight Ferrocarril Railway
Frenar To brake Garaje Garaje Gasolina Petrol, gas
Gra Breakdown truck Guardagujas Points man Ida y vuelta Return ticket
Jefe de estacin Station master
Lmite de velocidad
Speed limit Limpiaparabrisas Windscreen wiper
Llenar el depsito
de gasolina
To fill the tank Locomotora Engine Maleta Suitcase
Maletn Briefcase Manillar Mandlebar Maquinista Engine driver
Mecnico Mechanic Metro Tube,underground,
subway
Motocicleta Motoercycle
Mozo Porter Multa Fine Palanca cambio de
velocidades
Gear change
Parabrisas Windscreen Parachoques Bumper, fender Parada de autobs Bus stop
Parada de taxis Taxi Rank Paso a nivel Level crossing Pedal de embrague Clutch pedal
Pedal de freno Brake Permiso de
conduccin
Driving licence Piezas de
recambio
Spare parts
Pinchazo Blow-out,
puncture
Placa de
matrcula
Number plate,
license plate
Polica de trfico Traffic plice
Portaequipajes de
tren
Luggage rack Portaequipajes
de bicicleta
Carrier Portaequipajes de
un coche
Boot, trunk
Rales Rails
Retrovisor exterior
Wing mirror Revisor Ticket inspector
Rueda de
recambio
Spare Wheel Sala de espera Waiting room Seguro contra
accidentes
Accident
insurance
Semforo Traffic lights Seal de alarma Emergency signal Sear de trfico Road sign
Surtidor de gasolina
Petrol pump Taxi Cab,taxi,taxicab Taxista Taxi driver
Transbordo Change, transfer Tranva Tram Tren Train
Tren expreso Express train Tnel Tunnel Vagn Carriage
Velocmetro Speedmeter Ventanilla Window Viajero Passenger
Vas Tracks Volante Steering wheel

TRANSPORT BY AIR
Aeropuerto Airport Alas Wings Aterrizaje Landing
Aterrizaje forzoso Energency
landing
Auxiliar de
vuelo
Steward, flight
attendant
Avin Aeroplane, plane
Avin de distancias
medias, continental
Mdium-haul
aircraft
Avin de larga
distancia,
trasncontinental
Long-range
aircraft
Avin de
pasajeros
Passenger
aircraft
Avin de reaccin Jet Avioneta Small plane Azafata
Air hostess,
stewardess, flight
attendant
Butacas Seats Cabina de
pasajeros
Passenger cabin Cabina de pasajeros
de 1 clase
First class passenger
compartment
Cabina de piloto Cockpit
Chaleco salvavidas
Life jacket
Cinturn de seguridad
Safety belt
Clase turista Tourist class Despegue Takeoff Embarque Boarding
Escala Stopover Estacin de rea Air station Hlices Propellers
Helicptero Helicopter Lnera area Airline Luces de posicin Navigating lights
Mecnico Mechanic Motores Engines Piloto Pilot
Pista de aterrizaje
o de despegue
Runaway Por avin By air, by plane Primera clase First class
Salida de emergencia
Emergency exit
Salida con destino a
To leave for
Tarjeta de embarque
Boarding card
Terminal Air terminal Torre de
mandos
Control tower Tren de aterrizaje Undercarriage,
landing gear
Ventanillas Windows Vuelo Flight Vuelo chrter Chrter flight

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Vuelo directo Non-stop flight,
direct-flight
Vuelo nmero Flight number Vuelo suspendido Flight cancelled

TRANSPORT BY SEA
A bordo Aboard Amarras Moorings Anclaje,fondeo Anchorage
Astilleros
Shipyard,dockyard
Babor Port Barco Boat
Barco grande, buque
Ship Barco recreo Pleasure boat
Barco transbordador
Ferry boat
Barcos de guerra Warships Bote salvavidas Lifeboat Brjula Compass
Buque mercante Mechant ship Clama chicha Dead calm Camarote Cabin
Canoa Canoe Capitn Captain Chaleco salvavidas Life jacket
Club nutico Sailing club Compaa de
navegacin
Shipping company Con rumbo a Bound for
Curcero Cruise, cruise ship Cubierta Deck Desembarcar
(personas)
To disembark
Dique Dike Echar anclas,
fondear, anclar
To cast anchor, to
drop anchor
Embarcaciones
deportivas
Sports boats
Embarcar
(personas)
Embark Escotilla Scuttle Estacin martima Marine station,
maritime station
Estribor Starboard Faro Lighthouse Flota Fleet
Guardacostas Coast guard ship Hacer escala en
un puerto
To call at a port Hacerse a la mar To put off
Hlice Propeller, screw Ir a la deriva To drift Lancha Launch
Mar Sea Marinero, marino Sailor Muelle Quay
Naufragio Shipwreck Navegar To navigate Pasaje clase turstica Tourist class ticket
Piloto Mate Popa Stern Portaviones Aircraft carrier
Proa Bow Puerto Harbour, port Puerto de escala Port of call
Puerto pesquero Fishing harbour Remo Oar Remolcador Tug boat
Rompeolas Breakwater Sala de mquinas Engine room Salvamento Life saving
Seal de socorro Distress signal Servico regular Regular service Submarino Submarine
Tempestad Storm Timn Rudder Transatlntico Passenger liner
Tripulacin Crew Velero Sailing ship Yate Yacht

TRAVEL
Aduana Customs Agencia de viajes Travel agency Albergue Hostel
Billete Ticket Billete de ida Single ticket
Billete de ida y vuelta
Return ticket
Bolsa de viaje Travel bag Carrito de
equipajes
Luggage trollery Cheque de viaje
Travellers cheque,
travelers check
Consigna(equipaje) Left-luggage office Destino Destination Documentacin Papers
Documentacin
del automvil
Cars documents Equipaje Luggage Equipaje de mano Hand luggage
Equipaje permitido Baggage allowance Estancia Stay Exceso de equipaje Escess baggage
Excursin Excursin, outing Excursionista Tripper Fonda, posada Inn
Frontera Frontier, border Gira Toru
Gua (grupo turistas)
Guide, Courier
Gua (libro) Guidebook Habitacin doble Doubl room
Habitacin individual
Single room
Horario Timetable Hotel de lujo Luxury hotel Hotel de primera,
segunda, tercera
First, second,
third class hotel
Itinerario Itinerary Llegada Arrival Maleta Suitcase
Mapa Map Mquina
expendedora de
billetes
Ticket machine Media pensin Half board
Oficina de
informacin
Information office Oficina de
objetos perdidos
Lost property
office
Parador State-run hotel
Pasajero Passenger Pasaporte Passport Pensin Boarding-house
Pensin completa Full board Permiso
internacional de
conduccin
International
driving licence
Polizn Stowaway
Precio de billete Fare Regreso, vuelta Return Reserva Reservation
Residencia Residential hotel Retraso Delay Ruta Route

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Sala de espera Waiting room Salida Departure Seguro de viajes Travel insurance
Taquilla Ticket office
Tarjeta de identidad
Identity card Tienda de campaa Tent
Turismo Tourism Turista Tourist Viajante, viajero Traveller
Viaje Journey, trip Viaje de ida Outward journey Viaje de ida y
vuelta
Return journey,
round trip
Viaje de negocios Business trip Viaje de novios Honeymoon Viaje de recreo Pleasure trip
Viaje de turismo Holiday Viaje organizado Organized tour Visado Visa
Visado de estancia Permit to stay

THE HAIDRESSER-BEAUTY SALON
Aprendiz Apprentice Barba Beard Bigote Moustache
Brocha de afeitar Shaving brush Caspa Dandruff Cepillo para el pelo Hairbrush
Cepillo para las uas
Nail brush Champ Shampoo Colonia Cologne
Corte de pelo Haircut Cosmticos Cosmetics Crema limpiadora
desmaquillador
Cleansing cream
Crema nutritiva Skin ream
Crema para afeitar
Having cream
Crema para masaje
Massage cream
Cremas Creams Decoloracin Bleaching Depilacin Hai-removal
Depilar las cejas To pluck Depilatorio/a Hair-remover Espejo Mirror
Flequillo Fringe Gomina Hair dressing, hair
cream
Hojas de afeitar Qrazor blades
Jabn Soap Jabn para
afeitar
Shaving soap,
shaving cream
Laca Lacquer
Lpiz para las cejas
Eyebrow pencil
Lpiz para los labios
Lipstick Leche de belleza Beauty milk
Lima para las uas
Nail file Locin Lotion Manicura Manicure
Maquillador/a Makeup assistant Maquillaje Makeup Maquinilla de
cortar el pelo
Hair clipper
Moo Bun Navaja de afeitar Razor Ondulacin Wave
Peinado Hairstyle Peine Comb Peluca Wig
Peluquera/o para
seoras
Hairdresser Peluquera para
caballeros
Barbers shop Peluquera para
seoras
Hairdressers
shop
Peluquero/a para
seores
Barber Peluqun Toupee Perfilador de
labios
Lip outliner
Permanente Perm Pinzas de las cejas Eyebrow tweezers Rulo Roller
Saln de belleza Beauty parlour Secador Hairdryer Silln Barbers chair
Tijeras Scissors Tinte Dye Toalla Towel
Tnico facial Face tonic Trenza
Plait, pigtail, ponytail

SPORT
Anillas Rings Atletismo Athletics Baln de ftbol Football
Baloncesto Basketball Balonmano Handball Balonvolea Volleyball
Bisbol Baseball Boxeo Bosing Campen/a Champion
Campeonato Championship Carrera Race Coche de carreras Racing car
Deportes Sports Deportes acuticos Wter sports
Deportes de invierno
Winter sports
Entrenador Trainer Equitacin Riding Esgrima Fencing
Espalderas Wall bars Esqu(deporte) Skiing Esqu(plancha) Ski
Esqu nutico Wter skiing Estadio Stadium Ftbol Football
Gimnasia Gymnastics Golf Golf Halterofilia Weight-lifting
Hipdromo
Racecourse, racetrack
Hockey Hockey Hockey sobre hielo Ice hockey
Jockey, jinete Jockey, rider Judo Judo Juegos olmpicos,
olimpiada
Olympic games,
olmpicas
Jugador/a Player Manager Manager Maratn Maratn
Marcha Walk Motorismo Motoring Natacin Swimming
Patinaje sobre
hielo
Ice skating Patinaje sobre
ruedas
Roller skating Piloto de carreras Racingdriver
Piscina Swimming pool Pista Track Rallye Rally
Regata Boat race Ring, cuadriltero Ring Rugby Rugby
Salto de prtiga Pole vault Salto de altura High jump Salto de longitud Long jump,
broad jump

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Sprint Sprint, dash Tenis Tennis Trapecio Trapeze
Veldromo Cycling stadium,
velodrome
Wter-polo Water polo

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Arena Sand Baistas Bathers Barca Boat
Bombona de gas
butano
Butane cylinder Bronceador Suntant Camping Camp-site
Campista Camper Caseta de bao Bathing hut Colchn neumtico Air-bed
Comida campestre Picnic Dar un paseo To go for a walk Ducha Shower
Excursin
Escrusion,trip,outing
Gira campestre A day in the country Hornillo porttil Camp stove
Mar Sea Mesa plegable Folding table Olas Waves
Oleaje Swell Parasol.sombrilla Sunshade Piscina Swimming pool
Playa Beach Remolque Caravan Saco de dormir Sleeping bag
Silla de playa Deck chair
Tienda de campaa
Tent Tomar el sol To sunbathe
Traje de bao Bathing costume Trampoln Diving board Viaje de recreo Pleasure trip

CULTURE
Acorden Accordion Acuarela Watercolour,
watercolor
Alta fidelidad High fidelity
Artista Artista Autobiografa Autobiography Autor/a Autor
Balada Ballad Bartono Baritone Baslica Basilica
Bellas artes Art gallery Cancin,canto Song Cassette,cinta Tape
Catedral Catedral Clarinete Clarinet Clasicismo Classicism
Comedia musical Musical comedy Conceptismo Conceptism Concierto Concert
Cuento Tale Dibujo Drawing Disco compacto Cd(compact disc)
Discos Records Diseo Design Escritor/a Writer
Escultor Sculptor Escultura Sculpture Estatua Statue
Estreo Stereo Estilo Style Exposicin Exhibition
Flauta Flute Frase Sentence Grabado Engraving
Guitarra Guitar Hierro forjado Wrought iron Historia Story
Horas de visita Visiting hours Impresionismo Impressionism Jazz Jaz
Libro Book Lienzo Canvas Literatura Literatura
Meloda Melody Modelo Model Monasterio Monastery
Monumento Monument Museo Museum Museo de arte
antiguo
Classical art
museum
Museo de arte
contemporneo
Contemporary art
museum
Msica Music Msica moderna Modern music
Msica sinfnica Symphonic music Naturalismo Naturalism Novela Novel
Novela de misterio Thriller Novela policaca Detective story Novela rosa Romance
Novelista Novelist Obertura Overture Obra de arte Work of art
Opera Opera Orquesta Orchestra Piano de cola Grand piano
Pinacoteca Art gallery Pintor Painter Pintura,cuadro Picture
Pintura al leo Oil painting Poema Poem Poeta/poetisa Poet
Preludio Prelude Prohibido hacer
fotografa
Pictures forbidden Realismo Realism
Reproduccin Reproduction Retarto Portrait Romanticismo Romanticism
Sala Hall Sinfona Symphony Solista Soloist
Surrealismo Surealism Tambor Drum Tenor Tenor
Trompeta Trumpet Violn Violin
Visita con conferencia
Lectura toru
Visita con gua Guided toru Xilfono Xylophone Zarzuela, opereta operetta

PASTIMES
Acrbata Acrobat
Animal amaestrado
Performing animal Animales Animals
Circo Circus Circo ambulante Travelling circus Coches de choque Bumper cars,
dodgems
Contorsionista Contortionist Cuidador de Animals keeper Domador de Horse trainer

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animales caballos
Domador de
leones
Lion tamer Equilibrista Tightrope Walker Espectculo Show
Feria, verbena Fair Fiera Wild animal Grada Tier
Jaulas Cages Ltigo Whip Montaa rusa Big dipper,
scenic railway
Noria Big Wheel, ferris
Wheel
Nmero de circo Circus act Parque de
atracciones
Fun fair,
amusement park
Parque zoolgico Zoological park Payaso Clown Pista Ring
Pitonisa Fortune teller Presentador Master of ceremonias Tienda, carpa Tent
Tiovivo, caballitos Merry-go-round,
roundabout
Tobogn Slide Trapecista Trapeze artista
Tren fantasma Ghost train

ENTERTAINMENT
Acomodador Attendant Acto Act Actor Actor
Actriz Actress Anfiteatro Dress circle Aplausos Applause
Atracciones Floor show Bastidores Wings Butacas de platea Pit stalls
Cabaret Cabaret Candilejas Foot lights Cantante Singer
Cine,sala de cine Cinema,pictures Cine de arte y
ensayo
Art theatre Cine de estreno Release,
premire
Cine de reestreno Re-release Cine de sesin
continua
Continuous Cineclub Film society,
film club
Comediante/a,
cmico/a
Comedian Coristas Chorus girls Coro Chorus
Cortometraje Short film
Decoracin (teatro)
Scenery Directorde cine Film director
Director de orquesta
Conductor Efectos especiales Special effects Efectos sonoros Sound effects
Escenario Stage Espacio de
apuntador
Prompt box Espectculo de
variedades
Variety show
Estrella de cine
Movie star, film star
Estreno premire Festival de cine Film festival
Funcin de tarde Matinee Largometraje Full-lenght film,
feature film
Localidad,
entrada, billete
Ticket
Orquesta Orchestra Palcos Stalls Pantalla Screen
Pelcula, filme
Film, motion picture,
picture, movie
Pelcula
prohibida
Banned film Pelculas Films
Proyector, foco Spotlight Pblico Audience Reparto Cast
Rodaje Shooting Sala Auditrium Sala de fiestas Nightclub
Teatro Theatre
Teatro de variedades
Music hall Teln Curtain
Versin original Original version

THEME PARKS
Acertijo,adivinanza Guessing game Aficin,hobby Hobby Ajedrez Chess
Aternar con los
amigos
Socializing Baile Dance Baile de disfraces Masked ball,
fancy dress ball
Bar, taberna Pub Billar Billiards Bolos Tenpins, bowling
Conversacin Conversation Crucigrama,
palabras cruzadas
Crossword puzzle Dados Dice
Damas Draughts,
checkers
Dardos Darts Deportes Sports
Descansar To have a rest Discoteca Discotheque, disco Filatelia Stamp collecting
Gimnasio Gymnasium Guateque Party Jardinera Gardening
Juegos de cartas Card games Jugador/a Player Jueguete Toy
Lotera Lotto, bingo Mquina
tragaperras
One-armed bandit,
fruit machine
Mirar, ver la tele,
un video
To watch TV/ a
video
Parchs Ludo Pasatiempos Pastimes Ping-pong, tenis
de mesa
Table tennis
Reunin Meeting Rompecabezas Riddle Saln recreativo Amusement
arcade

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Tres en raya Noughts-and-
crosses
Videojuego, juego
de ordenador
Computer game,
video game

EDUCATION
Academia Academy Alumnado Sutdent body Alumno,discpulo Pupil
Aprender de
memoria
To learn by heart Aprobar un
examen
To pass an
examination
Asignatura Subject
Aula, sala de clase Classroom Beca Grant, scholarship Biblioteca Library
Bolgrafo Ball-point pen Carrera(de
estudios)
Course (of study) Cartera Satchel
Catedrtico Profesor Chuleta Crib, trot Clase, leccin Class, lesson
Colegio School Colegio mayor,
residencia
universitaria
Hall of residence Compaero de
clase
Classmate,
schoolmate
Convocatoria Assembly notice Cuaderno Exercise book Cultura Culture
Curso(ao
escolar)
School year Deberes Homework Decano Dean
Despacho del
director
Headmasters
study
Da lectivo School day Diccionario Dictionary
Dictado Dictation Disciplina Discipline Educacin Education
Educacin
primaria
Primary school Educacin
secundaria
Secondary
education
Educacin
superior
Higher
education
Ejercicio Exercise Empolln Swot, grind Enciclopedia Enciclopedia
Escolaridad Schooling Escuela
primaria
Primary school,
junior school
Escuela
secundaria
Secondary
school
Estudiante Student Estudiar To study Examen escrito Written
examination
Examen oral Oral examination Examinarse,
presentarse a un
examen
To take an
examination
Facultad Faculty
Falta de
ortografa
Spelling mistake Goma de borrar Eraser, rubber Hacer novillos To play hooky,
top lay truant
Horario Timetable Instituto High school,
secondary school
Internado Boarding school
Jardn de infancia Kindergarten Lpiz Pencil Libro de texto Text book
Licenciarse To graduate Matrcula Matriculation Oposicin Competitive
examination
Patio Playground Pedagogo Pedagogue Pizarra Blackboard
Pregunta Question Profesor de
educacin fsica
Gym teacher,
instructor
Profesor/a de
segunda enseanza
Teacher
Profesor/a de
universidad
Lecturer Programa Curriculum Prueba, test Test
Pupitre, banco Desk Recreo, descanso Playtime, break Rector Rector
Repasar To revise Repetir curso To repeat a year Sacapuntas Pencil sharpener
Sala de profesores Staff room Ser suspendido
en un examen
To fail an
examination
Tribunal de
exmenes
Board of
examiners
Trimestre Term Universidad University Vacaciones escolares School holidays

WORK
Accidente de
trabajo
Industrial
accident
Agencia de
colocaciones
Employment
bureau, agency
Aprendiz Trainee,
apprentice
Asalariado Salary earner Bolsa de trabajo
Employment Exchange,
employment bureau
Clase obrera Working class
Colocacin Situation, post Contratar To emply Contrato de trabajo Work contract
Derecho laboral Labour law Despido Dismissal Da de paga Payday
Da laborable, da
de trabajo
Working day,
workday
Empleado Employee Empleo Employment, job
Empleo de media
jornada
Part-time
employment,
Empresario Employer Especialista Specialist

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part-time job
Formacin profesional Vocational training Horas de trabajo Working hours
Horas extraordinarias
Overtime
Huelga Strike Jornal Daily wages Jornalero Day labourer
Jubilacin, retiro Retirement
Legislacin laboral
Labour legislation Manifestacin Demonstration
Mercado del
trabajo
Labour market Ministerio de
trabajo
Ministry of labour,
department of labour
Negociacin Negotiation
Nmina (sueldo) Payroll Obrero Worker Obrero agrcola Farm worker
Obrero
cualificado
Skilled worked Obrero no
cualificado
Unskilled worker Oficial Skilled worker
Oficio Trade, craft Parado Unemployed
person
Paro,desempleado,
desocupacin
Unemployment
Pensin de vejez Old-age pension
Permiso de trabajo
Work permit Personal Personnel, staff
Profesin
Profession, ocupation
Puesto de trabajo Job Reivindicaciones Claims
Remuneracin Remuneration Rescindir un
contraro
To terminate a
contract
Salario, sueldo Pay, wage,
salary
Salario mnimo Mnimum wage Sindicato Trade unin, labour
unin
Solicitar un empleo To apply for a job
Subsidio de paro Unemployment
benefit
Sueldo base Basic wage Taller Workshop
Temporero Seasonal worker Trabajador de
plantilla
Permanent worker Trabajador Worker
Trabajo por
horas
To be paid by the
hour
Trabajo Work Trabajo en cadena
Assembly line work,
serial production
Trabajo estacional Seasonal work Vacaciones Holidays, vacation

PROFESSIONS
Abogado/a Lawyer Acotr/actriz Acotr/actress Agente de polica Policeman/
policewoman
Agricultor Farmer Albail Bricklayerr Arquelogo Archaeologist
Arquitecto Architect Astronauta Astronaut Basurero Dustman, garbage
collector
Bilogo Biologist Bombero Fireman Cajera Cashier
Camarero/a Waiter/waitress Camionero/a Lorry driver, truck
driver
Cantante Singer
Carnicero/a Burcher Carpintero/a Carpender Cartero Postman, mailman
Cirujano Surgeon Cocinero Cook Conducotr/a de
autobs
Bus driver
Conserje de empresa o
ministerio
Porter Conserje de un
hotel
Hall porter Dentista Dentist
Ebanista Cabinetmarker Economista Economist Electricista Electrician
Enfermero/a Nurse Escritor/a Writer Estanquero/a Tobacconist
Farmecutico
Pharmacist, chemist
Fsico Physicist Florista Florist
Fontanero/a plumber Fotgrafo Photographer Frutero/a Fruiterer
Empresario Businessman Ingerniero Engineer Jardinero/a Gardener
Jefe de cocina Chef Limpiacristales Window cleaner Marinero/a Sailor
Mecnico/a Mechanic Mdico Doctor Meteorlogo Meteorologist
Minero/a Miner Modista Dressmaker Mujer de la limpieza Cleaner
Niera Nanny, nursemaid Panadero Baker
Pastelero/a, repostero/a
Pastry cook
Payaso Clown Peluquero/a Hairdresser Periodista Journalist
Pescador Fisherman Poltico Politician Profesor/a Teacher
Programador Programmer Psiclogo/a Psychologist Psiquiatra, siquiatra Psychiatrist
Secretario/a Secretary Taxista Taxi driver Telefonista
Telephone operator
Vendedor Salesman Veterinario
Veterinary surgeon, vet,
veterinarian
Zapatero
Shoemaker, cobbler

FOOD-GENERAL
Alimentacin Feeding, food Almorzar To have lunch Almuerzo Luch
Apetito Appetite Asar To rast Asar a la parrilla To grill, to broil
Beber To drink Calentar To heat Cantina Canteen

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Carta de vinos Wine list Casa de comidas Caf, diner Cena Dinner, supper
Cenar To have dinner Cocer al horno To bake Cocinar, cocer To cook
Comedor Dining room Comer To eat Cortar To cut, to chop
Desayunar To have breakfast Desayuno Breakfast Descongelar To defrost
Entrems Hors d?oeuvre Estofar, guisar To stew Frer To fry
Glotonera Gluttony Hambre Hunger Hervir To boil
Hora de cenar Dinnertime Hora de almorzar Luchtime Hora del t Teatime
Libro de cocina Cookbook Men Men Merienda Afternoon tea
Merienda cena High tea Nutricin Nutrition Pausa para tomar
un caf
Cofee break
Pelar To peel Plato fuerte Main course Poner la mesa To lay the table
Postre Sweet, dessert
Preparar la comida
To make lunch Quitar la mesa To clear the table
Remover To stir Sed Thirst Servir To serve
Servir la mesa To wait at table Sopa Soup Tener hambre To be hungry
Tener sed To be thirsty Tentempi snack

FOOD-CEREALS
Arroz Rice Avena Oats Canelones Cannelloni
Centeno Rye Cereales Cereals Espaguetis Spaghetti
Fideo Noodle Harina Flour Harina de arroz Ground rice
Harina de avena Oatmeal Harina de maz Corn flour Harina de trigo Wheat meal
Harina integral Wholemeal flour Macarrones Macaroni Pan Bread
Pan blanco White bread Pan casero Homemade bread Pan de centeno Rye bread
Pan de molde Thin-crusted bread Pan duro Stale bread Pan moreno Brown bread
Pan rallado Breadcrumbs Pan tierno Fresh bread Pan tostado Toast
Pasta Pasta Trigo wheat

FOOD-MILK PRODUCTS
Cuajada Curd Huevos Eggs Lcteo Milky, lacteous
Leche Milk Leche entera Full-cream milk,
whole milk
Leche condensada Condensed milk
Leche cuajada Curdled milk Leche desnatada Skim milk,
skimmed milk
Leche en polvo Powdered milk
Leche evaporada Evaporated milk Leche
semidesnatada
Semi-skimmed milk Mantequilla Butter
Nata Fresh cream Productos
lcteos
Cairy produce,
milk products
Queso Cheese
Quexo azul Blue cheese Queso bola Edam Queso crema Cream cheese
Queso de oveja Sheeps cheese Queso de untar Cheese spread Queso manchego Sheeps milk
cheese made in
la mancha
Queso parmesano Parmesan cheese Yogur Yogurt Yogur desnatado Low-fat yoghurt

FOOD-FISH AND SEAFOOD
Abadejo Cod Almeja Clam Anchoa Anchovy
Arenque Herring Arenque
ahumado
Kipper Atn Tuna
Bacalao Cod Besugo Sea bream Bonito Tuna, bonito
Boquern Fresh anchovy Caballa Mackerek Calamar Squid
Cangrejo de mar Crab Cangrejo de ro Crayfish Caracol Winkle
Centollo Spider crab Cigalas Dublin bay prawn Dorada Gilthead
Gamba Prawn Langosta,bogava
nte
Lobster Langostino Prawn
Lenguado Sole Lubina Sea bass Marisco Shellfish,
seafood
Mejillones Mussel Merluza Hake Mero Grouper
Necora Small crab Ostras oysters Percebe Barnacle

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Pescadilla Whiting, small
hake
Pescado Fish Pulpo Octopus
Rape Angler fish Rodaballo Turbot Salmn Salmon
Salmonete Red mullet Sardina Sardine Sardina noruega Brisling
Trucha Trout

FOOD-MEAT
Beicon Bacon Carne Meat Carne blanca White meat
Carne bovina Beef Carne de carnero Mutton Carne de cerdo pork
Carne de cordero Lamb Carne de gallina Chicken Carne de ternera Veal
Carne de venado Venison Carne magra Lean meat Carne picada
Mince, ground meat
Carne roja Red meat Carne sin hueso Boned meat Chorizo
Hard pork sausage
Codorniz Quail Costilla Cutlet Embutido Sausage
Fiambre Cold, served cold Hgado Liver Jamn Ham
Jamn dulce, jamn
cocido, jamn york
Boiled ham Jamn serrano Parma ham Mortadela Mortadela
Pat Pt Pato Duck Pavo Turkey
Perdiz Partridge Pollo Chicken Salami Salami
Salchicha Sausage Salchichn
Salami type sausage

FOOD-OILS
Aceite Oil Aceite de girasol Sunflower oil Aceite de maz Corn oil
Aceite de oliva Olive oil Aceite de oliva
refinado
Refined olive oil Aceite de oliva
virgen
Virgin olive oil
Aceite de soja Soya oil Aceite vegetal Vegetable oil Grasa Fat
Manteca de cacahuete
Peanut butter Manteca de cacao Cocoa butter Manteca de cerdo Lard
Manteca vegetal Vegetable fat Mantequilla Butter Margarina margarine

PULSES DRIED-FRUIT
Almendra Almond Almendra tostada Toasted almond Alubia, habichuela Kidney vean
Avellana Hazelnut Cacahuete Peanut Castaa Chestnut
Frutos secos Dry fruits, nuts Garbanzos Chickpeas Guisantes secos Dried peas
Habas secas Cried broad beans Higo seco Dried fig Kiko Toasted maize
Legumbres Legume Legumbres secas Dried legumes Lenteja Lentil
Nuez de Brasil Brazil nut Nuez de nogal Walnut Pasa Raisin
Pasa de corinto Currant Pipa Sunflower seed Pistacho Pistachio

FOOD VEGETABLES
Ajo Garlic Alcachofa Artichoke Apio Celery
Batata, moniato Sweet potato Berenjena Aubergine, eggplant Berro Cress, watercress
Brcol Broccoli Calabacn Marrow Calabaza Pumpkin
Cebolla Onion Cebolleta Chive Col rizada Kale
Col, berza Cabbage Coles de Bruselas Brussel sprouts Coliflor Cauliflower
Endivia Endive Escarola Curly endive, chicory Esprrago Asparagus
Espinaca Spinach Guisante Pea Haba Broad vean
Hortalizas, verduras
Vegetables Juda verde French vean Lechuga Lettuce
Nabo Turnip Patata Potato Pepino Cucumber
Perejil Parsley Pimiento Pepper Pimiento morrn Sweet pepper
Puerro Leek Rbano Radish Rbano picante Horseradish
Remolacha Beet, beetroot Seta, hong Mushroom Tomate Tomato
Zanahoria Carrot


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FOOD-FRUIT
Aguacate Avocado Albaricoque Apricot Arndano Bilberry
Caqui Persimmon Cereza Cherry Ciruela Plum
Dtil Date Frambuesa Raspberry Fresa Strawberry
Granada Pomegranate Grosella Currant Grosella negra Black currant
Higo Fig Higo chubo Prickly pear Kiwi Kiwi fruit
Limn Lemon Mandarina Tangerine Mago Mango
Manzana Apple Melocotn Peach Meln Meln
Membrillo Quince Mora Mulberry Naranja Orange
Nectarina Nectarine Nspero Medlar Papaya Papaya,pawpaw
Pera Pear Pia Pineapple Pltano Banana
Pomelo Grapefruit Sandia Watermelon Uva Grape
Zarzamora blackberry

FOOD-HERBS AND SPICES
A las finas hierbas Cooked with herbs Aceite aromtico Aromatic oil Aceite de girasol Sunflower oil
Aceite de oliva Olive oil
Aceite para cocinar
Cooking oil Ajo Garlic
Albahaca Basil Alio Seasoning
Alio para la ensalada
Salad dressing
Anis Anise, aniseed Aromtico Aromatic Aromatizar To spice, flavour
with herbs, flavor
with herbs
Azafrn Saffron Canela Cinnamon Canela en polvo Ground
cinnamon
Canela en rama Stick cinnamon Cardamomo Cardamom Ctsup Ktchup
Cebollino Spring onion,
Green onion
Cilandro Coriander Clavo de olor Clove
Comino Cumin, cumin seed Condimentar To season Condimento Condiment
Curry Curry poder Especia Spice Estragn Tarragon
Guindilla Chile Hierbaluisa Lemon verbena Hierbas aromticas Aromatic herbs
Hojas de laurel Bay leaves Jengibre Ginger Laurel Laurel
Mejorana Marjoram Mostaza Mustard Mostaza de dijon Dijon mustard
Mostaza inglesa English mustard Nuez moscada Nutmeg Organo Oregano
Perejil Parsley Perifollo Chervil Pimentn dulce Paprika
Pimentn picante Hot, paprika,
cayenne pepper
Pimienta blanca White pepper Pimienta de
cayena
Cayenne pepper
Pimienta inglesa All spice Pimienta negra Black pepper Romero Rosemary
Sal Sauce Salsa de carne Meat sauce Salsa de tomate Tomato sauce
Salsa holandesa Hollandaise sauce Mahonesa Mayonnaise Salsa tartara Tartar sauce
Salsa vinagreta Vinaigrette Salvia Sage Sazonar To flavour
Ssamo Sesame Tomillo Thyme Tomillo salsero Savoury garden
thyme
Vainilla Vanilla Vinagre Vinegar Vinagre aromtico Aromatic vinegar
Vinagre de sidra Cider vinegar Vinagre de vino Wine vinegar

DRINKS
Agua mineral Mineral wter Agua tnica Tonic wter Batido Milk shake
Batido de fruta Fruit shake Beber To drink Bebida sin alcohol
Non-alcoholic drink
Bebidas Drinks Brandy Brandy Caf Cofee
Caf americano Large black cofee Caf con leche
White cofee, cofee with
milk, cofee with cream
Caf cortado Cofee with a
dash of milk
Caf descafeinado Decaffeinated coffe Caf en grano Cofee beans Caf expres Espresso coffee
Caf instantneo,
caf soluble
Instant coffee Caf irlands Irish coffee Caf molido Ground cofee
Caf solo Black coffee Caf torrefacto Roasted coffee Cerveza Beer
Cerveza de barril Draught beer,
draft beer
Cerveza de
malta
Malt beer Cerveza
embotellada
Bottled beer
Cerveza negra Stout Cerveza rubia Lager Champn Champagne
Chocolate caliente Hot chocolate cctel Cocktail Gaseosa, limonada lemonade

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Ginebra Gin
Infusin de hierbas
Herbal tea
Infusin de manzanilla
Camomile tea
Jugo, zumo Juice Leche Milk Licor Liqueur
Licores Spirits, liquor Mosto Grape juice, must Naranjada Orange squash,
orangeade
Refresco Soft drink Refresco de cola Cola Ron Rum
Sidra Cider Soda Soda wter T Tea
T con leche Tea with milk T con limn Tea with lemon T de menta Mint tea
Tener sed To be thirsty Una caa de
cerveza
A glass of beer, a
pint of beer
Vermut Vermouth
Vino Wine Vino aejo Mature wine Vino blanco White wine
Vino corriente Ordinary wine Vino de aguja,
vino espumoso
Sparkling wine Vino de jerez Sherry
Vino de la casa House wine Vino de Mlaga Malaga wine Vino de mesa Table wine
Vino de oporto Port Vino de postre Dessert wine Vino de reserva Reserve
Vino de solera Vintage wine Vino del ao New wine, wine for
early drinking
Vino pelen Cheap wine
Vino rosado Ros wine Vino tinto Red wine Vodka Vodka
Whisky Whisky, whiskey Zumo de frutas Fruit juice Zumo de naranja Orange juice

FOOD-MANUFACTURED PRODUCE
Arroz a la cubana Rice with banana,
tomato sauce and
fried egg
Arroz blanco White rice Arroz hervido Boiled rice
Asado Roast Asado de
cordero
Roast lamb Asaco de vaca con
pure de patatas
Roast beef with
mashed potatoes
Bistec con
ensalada
Beef steak and
salad
Bocadillo,
sndwich
Sndwich Calamares a la
romana
Squid rings fried
in batter
Caldo Broth Carne asada de
vaca, rosbif
Roast Carne cocida Cooked meat
Carne de buey
cocida y ensalada
Corned beef Carne fra Cold meat Chuleta de cordero
con patatas
Lamb chop and
potatoes
Cctel de gambas Prawn cocktail Conservas
alimenticias
Tinned food,
canned food
Conservas de
carne
Tinned meat,
canned meat
Conservas de
pescado
Tinned fish,
canned fish
Conservas de
vegetales
Tinned le, canned
vegetable
Consom Consomm
Crema de
championes
Cream of
mushroom
Croqueta Croquette Croqueta de
pescado
Fish croquette
Croqueta de pollo Chicken croquette Empanada Meat pie, Patty
Empanada de ternera
Veal pie
Ensalada Salad Ensalada de col Coleslaw Ensalada de patata Potato salad
Ensaladilla
Diced vegetable salad
Ensaladilla rusa Russian salad Estofado Stew
Filete con patatas
fritas
Steak and chips, steak
and french fries
Filete de
pescado
Fillet, filet Filete de ternera o
cerdo, bistec
Steak
Gambas a la
gabardina
Scampi Gambas a la
plancha
Grilled shrimps Gambas fritas Fried shrimps
Hamburguesa Hamburger Huevo crudo Raw egg Huevo fresco Freshly-laid egg,
new laid egg
Huevo pasado por
agua
Soft-boiled egg Huevos al plato Fried egg in tomato
sauce served with
ham and peas
Huevos con bacon Bacon and eggs
Huevos duros,
huevos cocidos
Hard-boiled eggs Huevos
escalfados
Poached eggs Huevos fritos,
huevos estrellados
Fried eggs
Huevos revueltos Scrambled eggs Judas blancas
cocidas en salsa de
tomate
Baked beans Paella Paella
Pastel de carne y
riones
Steak and kidney
pie
Patata asada al
horno
Baked potato Patatas asadas Roast potatoes
Patatas asadas
con piel
Jacket potatoes Patatas bravas Spicey fried
potatoes
Patatas fritas de
bolsa
Crisps, chips
Patatas fritas en
tiras
Chips, french
fries
Pescado frito
con patatas
Fish and chips, fish
and french chips
Pizza Pizza

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Pollo al curry Curried chicked Pollo asado Roast chicken Pure de guisantes Pea soup
Pure de verduras Tick vegetable soup Sopa Soup Sopa de cebolla Onion soup
Sopa de fideos Noodle soup Sopa de sobre Packet soup Sopa de verduras,
sopa juliana
Vegetable soup
Tortilla Omelette Tortilla espaola,
tortilla de patatas
Spanish potato
omelette
Tortilla francesa Plain omelette

FOOD-DESERTS. SWEETS
Arroz con leche Rice pudding Azcar Sugar Azcar blanca, White sugar
Azcar de caa Cane sugar Azcar en polvo Icing sugar,
confectioners sugar
Azcar en terrn Sugar lumps
Azcar moreno Brown sugar Batido Milk shake Batido de fruta Fruit shake
Bizcocho Sponge cake Bizcocho
borracho
Sponge soaked in
wine and syrup
Bombn de
chocolate
Chocolate,
cocoa
Chocolate blanco White chocolate Chocolate con
leche
Milk chocolate Chocolate negro Plain, dark
chocolate
Chocolate para beber Drinking chocolate Cmpota Compote, preserve
Cmpota de manzanas
Stewed apples
Crema catalana Dessert similar to
crme brle
Crema pastelera Crme ptissire,
custard
Crema, nata Cream
Dulce Sweet, Candy Dulce de almbar Preserved fruit Dulde de membrillo Quince jelly
Flan Crme caramel Fruta Fruit Galleta Biscuit, cookie
Gelatina Jelly Helado Ice cream Macedonia de frutas Fruit salad
Mazapn Marzipan Mermelada Jam, jelly Mermelada de
albaricoque
Apricot jam,
jelly
Mermelada de
naranja
Marmalade Miel Honey Nata montada,
crema batida
Whipped cream
Natilla de huevo Egg custard Natillas, crema
inglesa
Custard Pasteles Pastry
Postre Dessert, puddong,
sweet
Tarta, pastel dulce Cake Tarta de frutas Druit cake
Tarta de manzana Apple tart Tarta de queso Cheesecake Turrn Nougat

TIME
Abril April Agosto August
Amanecer, salir el sol
Sunrise
Anteayer The day before
yesterday
Anual Anual Ao Year
Ao bisiesto Leap year Ayer Yesterday Cada hora Hourly
Calendario Calendar Cronolgico Chromological Da Day
Da de la semana Weekday Diario Daily Diciembre December
Domingo Sunday Durar To last Edad Age
El ao pasado Last year El ao prximo Next year El da anterior The previous day
El da siguiente The following day Enero January poca Epoch
Era Era Esta maana This morning Esta noche This evening
Esta tarde This afternoon/
evening
Esta tarde This afternoon/
evening
Febrero February
Fecha Date Fin de semana Weekend Futuro Future
Hace un mes A month ago Hora Hour Hoy Today
Infinito Infinite Jueves Thursday Julio July
Junio June La maana Morning La noche Night
La tarde Afternoon/evening La vspera The evening of the
day before
Llegar pronto To be early
Llegar puntual To be on time Llegar tarde To be late Lunes Monday
Lustro Lustrum, five
year period
Maana Tomorrow Martes Tuesday
Marzo March Matinal Early morning Mayo May
Medianoche Midnight Medioda Noon, midday Mensual Monthly
Meses Months Mircoles wednesday Minuto Minute
Momento Momento Mucho tiempo A long time Noviembre November

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Octubre October Pasado Past Pasado maana The day after
tomorrow
Presente Present Puesta de sol,
crepesculo
Sunset Quincena Fortnight
Quincenal Fortnightly Sbado Saturday Segundo Second
Semana Week Semanal Weekly Septiembre September
Siglo Century Tarde, de ltima
hora, con retraso
Late Tiempo (duracin-
poca)
Time
Tiempo cronolgico Chronological time Trimestre Quarter Un trimestre A term
Viernes Friday

THE WEATHER
Aguacero, chaparrn,
chubasco
Downpour,
shower
Alud Avalanche Arco iris Rainbow
Atmsfera Atmosphere Brisa Breeze Bueno Fine
Calor Heat Chubasco Shower Cicln Cyclone
Clima Climate Clima templado Mild, temperate Copo de nieve Snowflake
Despejado Bright Escarcha Frost Est lloviendo Its raining
Estacin Season Estacin
meteorolgica
Weather station Fresco Cool
Fro Cold Granizo Hail Gris Dull
Hace mucho fro It is very cold Hace sol The sun is shining,
Its sunny
Hace calor To be hot, to be
warm
Hacer fro To be cold Helada Freeze Humedad Humidity
Hmedo Damp Huracn Hurricane Impermeable Raincoat
Invierno Winter Lluvia Rain Meteorologa Meteorology
Neblina, bruma,
niebla
Mist, fog Nevada Snowfall Nieve Snow
Nube Cloud Nuboso, nublado Cloudy Ola de calor Heat wave
Otoo Autumn, fall Paraguas Umbrela Primavera Spring
Relmpago, rayo Lightning Roco Dew Seco Dry
Sequa Drought Soleado Sunny Sombrilla Sunshade, parasol
Temperatura Temperatura
Temporal,
tempestad, tormenta
Storm, tempest Termmetro Thermometer
Tiempo
(meteorolgico)
Weather Tifn Typhoon Trueno Thunder
Verano Summer Viento wind

THE UNIVERSE
Acuario Aquarius Alba,amanecer
, aurora
Dawn, daybreak Anochecer,
crepsculo
Nightfall, dusk
Arco iris Rainbow Aries Aries Asteroide Asteroid
Bveda celeste Celestial vault Cncer Cncer Capricornio Capricorn
Cielo Sky Cometa Comet Constelacin Constellation
Cosmos Cosmos
Cuerpo celeste,
astro
Heavenly body Eclipse Eclipse
Escorpin Scorpio Esfera Sphere Espacio Space
Estrella Star Estrella fugaz Shooting star Estrella polar Polestar
Galaxia Galaxy Geminis Gemini Globo Globe
Jpiter Jupiter Leo Leo Libra Libra
Lucero del alba Morning star Lucir el sol To shine Luna Moon
Luna creciente,
cuarto creciente
First quarter,
crescent moon
Luna llena,
plenilunio
Full moon Luna menguante,
cuarto menguante
Last quarter,
waning moon
Luna nueva New moon Marte Mars Mercurio Mercury
Mundo World Neptuno Neptune Orbita Orbit
Piscis Pisces Planeta Planet Plutn Pluto
Puesta de sol, ocaso Sunset Rayos de sol Sunss rays Sagitario Sagittarius
Salida del sol Sunrise Satlite Satellite Saturno Saturn
Signos del zodaco Signs of the zodiac Sistema solar Solar system Sol Sun

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Tauro Taurus Tierra Earth Universo Universo
Urano Uranus Venus Venus Va lctea Milky way
Virgo Virgo

DESCRIBING OBJECTS
Cmo es? Whats like? A cuadros Checked A lunares Spotted
A rayas Striped Acrlico Acrylic Afilado,
puntiagudo
Sharp
Algodn Cotton Alto High, tall Amarillo Yellow
Ancho Wide Artificial,
sinttico
Man-made Azul Blue
Azul celeste Sky blue Azul marino Navy blue, sea blue Bajo Low
Blanco White Blando Soft Bonito Beautiful
Bronce Bronze Burdeos, rojo
oscuro
Dark red Cartn Cardboard
Cartulina Card Cermica Ceramic Cereza (color) Cherry red
Chisme, cosa Thingy Cilndrico Cylindrical Crculo Circle
Claro Light Clase, tipo Kind, sort Color Color
Corto Short Cosa Thing Cuadrado Square
Cuero Leather Curvo Curved Delgado, fino Thin
Desagradable Disagreeable Descripcin Description Descripcin de
objetos
Describing
things
Diferencia Difference Diferente Different Duro Hard
Encantador Lovely Enrollado
(cosa)
Rolled up Es como It seems
Estrecho Narrow Feo Ugly Forma Shape
Gigante Giant Gigantesco Gigantic Goma, caucho Rubber
Grande Big Gris Grey Grueso, gordo Thick
Habitual Usual Hecho a
mano
Handmade Horrible Horrible
Impermeable Waterproof Inmenso Huge Intil, inservible Useless
Lana Wool Largo Long Lavable Washable
Limpio Clean Liso Plain Liso, suave Smooth
Madera Wood Marrn Brown Ms o menos More or less
Material Material Mediano Mdium Metal Metal
Mezcla Mixture Moderno Modern Morado, violeta Purple
Nailn, niln Nylon Naranja Orange Negro Black
Normal Normal Nuevo New Objeto Object
Ordinario Ordinary Oro Gold Oscuro Dark
Ovalado Oval Plido Pale Papel Paper
Parece It looks Parecido Similar Pasado de moda Old-fashioned
Pequeo Little, small Piedra Stone Piel Fur
Plano Flat Plstico Plastic Plata Silver
Poco comn Unusual Polister Polyester Profundo Deep
Raro, extrao Strange Rectangular Rectangular Recto Straight
Redondo Round Resistente Solid Rojo, encarnado Red
Romboidal Rhomboid Rosa Pink Rugoso, aspero Rough
Seda Silk Sucio Dirty Tamao. Talla Size
Teja (color) Brick red Tejido Fabric Tela vaquera Denim
Terciopelo Velvet Textura Texture Tipo Type
Tono, matiz Shade Triangular Triangular til Useful
Variedad Variety Varios Various Verde Green
Viejo/a (cosa) Old

GEOGRAPHY
Acantilado Cliff Afluente Tributary Altura sobre el
nivel del mar
Height above
sea level
Archipilago Archipelago Arroyo Stream, brook Atlas Atlas

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Baha Bay Cabo Cape Canal Canal
Cascada Waterfall Catarata Waterfalls, falls
(Niagara falls)
Caudal Flow
Cielo Sky Crculo polar Polar circle Cima Climate
Colina Hill Continente Continent Cordillera, cadenas
montaosas
Mountain range,
chain
Costa Coast Delta Delta Desembocadura Mouth
Desfiladero Narrow pass Desierto Desert Duna Dune
Ecuador Equator Estanque Pond Estrecho Strait
Estuario Estuary Fiordo Fiord Geografa Geography
Geologa Geology Golfo Gulf Hidrografa Hydrography
Iceberg, tmpano Iceberg Isla Island Ladera Slope
Lago Lake Latitud Latitude Litoral Coast, shore
Llanuera Plain Longitud Longitude Manantial Spring
Mapa Map Mar Sea Meandro Meander
Meridiano Meridian Meseta Plateau, tableland Meteorologa Meteorology
Montaosos,
accidentado
Hilly Monte, sierra Mountain, mount Mundo World
Oasis Oasis Ocano Ocean Oceanografa Oceanography
Orografa Orography Paisaje Landscape Pantano (natural) Marsh
Paralelo Parallel Pennsula Pennsula Pen, roca Rock
Playa Beach, shore Polo norte North pole Polo sur South pole
Pradera pequea Meadow
Pradera grande
Prairie Precipicio Precipice
Puerto Port, harbour,
harbor
Puntos
cardinales
Cardinal points Relieve Relief
Ria Estuary Riachuelo,
arroyo
Stream Rio River
Sabana Savannah Selva virgen Virgin forest Tierra Earth
Tierra, suelo Soil Torrente Torrent Trpico de cncer Tropic of cncer
Trpico de
capricornio
Tropic of
capricorn
Valle Valley Vegetacin Vegetation
Volcn Volcano

THE ANIMAL WORLD
Abeja Bee guila Eagle Alacrn, escorpin Scorpion
Almeja Clam Antlope Antelope Araa Spider
Ardilla Squirrel Atn, bonito Tuna Ave del paraso Bird of Paradise
Avestruz Ostrich Aves Birds Avispa Wasp
Bacalao Cod Ballena Whale Boa Boa
Buey Ox Bfalo Buffalo Buitre Vulture
Burro Donkey Caballo Horse Cabra Goat
Calamar Squid Camello Camel Canario Canary
Cangrejo Crab
Cangrejo de ro
Crayfish Canguro Kangaroo
Caracol Snail Castor Beaver Cebra Zebra
Centollo Spider crab Cerdo Pig Chimpanc Chimpanzee
Ciervo Deer Cigarra Cicada Cigea Stork
Cisne Swan Cocodrilo Crocodile Codorniz Quail
Comadreja Weasel Conejo Rabbit Cordero Lamb
Crustceos Crustaceans Cucaracha Cockroach Cuervo Crow
Delfn Dolphin El mundo de
los animales
Animals world Elefante Elephant
Erizo Hedgehog Erizo de mar Sea urchin Escarabajo Beetle
Faisn Pheasant Foca Seal Gacela Gazelle
Gallina Hen Gallo Cock Gamba Prawn
Garza Heron Gato Cat Gaviota Seagull
Golondrina Swallow Gorila Gorila Gorrin Sparrow
Grillo Cricket Guacamayo Macaw Gusanos Worms
Halcn Hawk, falcon Hiena Hyena Hipoptamo Hippopotamus
Hormiga Ant Insectos Insects Jilguero Goldfinch

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Jirafa Giraffe Lagarto Lizard Langosta
Spiny, rock lobster
Lechuza Owl Len Lion Leopardo Peopard
Liebre Hare Lince Lynx Lirn Dormouse
Llama Llama Lobo Wolf Lombriz de tierra Earthworm
Loro Parrot Mamferos Mammals Mariposa Butterfly
Mariquita Ladybird Marmota Marmot Mejilln Mussel
Mirlo Blackbird Moluscos Molluscs Mono Monkey
Mosca Fly Mosquito Mosquito Muercilago Bat
Nutria Otter Oca Goose Oso Bear
Ostra Oyster Oveja Ewe Pjaro carpintero Woodpecker
Paloma Dove Pantera Panther Pato Duck
Pavo Turkey Pavo real Peacock Pelicano Pelican
Perdiz Partridge Perico Parakeet Perro Dog
Pingino, pjaro bobo
Penguin Pollo Chicken Pulpo Ostopus
Rana Frog Rata Rat Ratn Mousse
Reno Reindeer Reptiles Reptiles Rinoceronte Rhinoceros
Ruiseor Nightingale Salmn Salmon Saltamontes Grasshopper
Serpiente Snake Tarntula Tarantula Ternera Calf
Tigre Tiger Toro Bull Tortuga Tortoise, turtle
Trucha Trout Vaca Cow Vbora Viper, adder
Yegua Mare Zoologa Zoology Zorro Fox

THE OFFICE
Abrecartas Paper knife Agenda (de
despacho de
mesa)
Desk diary Agenda de bolsillo Pocket diary
Agenda de trabajo Engagement book Anotacin,
apunte
Note Archivador/a Filing Clerk
Archivo (documento)
Files Archivo (sitio) Archive Bloc Writing pad
Bolgrafo Pen, ballpoint
pen
Calculadora Calculator Carpeta (papeles,
documentos)
Folder, file
Carpeta de anillas Ring binder Carpeta de
informacin
Information folder,
briefing kit
Carta Letter
Celo, conta
adhesiva
Sticky tape
Coger/contestar
al telfono
To answer the pone Contestador
automtico
Answering machine,
answer phone
Corrector
(lquido), tipp-ex
Correcting fluid,
tipp-ex
Correo Mail Cuartilla (1/2
folio)
a-5 sheet of
paper
Diario Journal Disco Disk Disco duro Hard disk
Documento Document Enviar, echar
al correo
To post, to mail Enviar un fax To fax
Escner Scanner Escritorio Desk, bureau Fax Fax
Ficha (de archivo) Index card Fichero Card index Ficheros de datos Data file
Fichero informativo Computer file
Fichero (mueble)
Filing cabinet Folio (hoja) Sheet
Fotocopiadora Photocopier,
photocopying
machine
Grficos por
ordenador
Computer graphics Grapa Paper
fastener/staple
Grapadora Stapler, stapling
gun
Hoja de
clculo
Spreadsheet Impresora Printer
Impresora lser Laser printer Imprimir
documento
To print out Inventario,
balance
Inventory,
stocktaking
Lpiz Pencil Libreta Note book Libreta de anillas Spiral notebook,
bound notebook
Libreta de
direcciones
Address book Libro de
contabilidad
Account book Listado
(informtica)
Listing, printout
Listn de telfonos Telephone
directory
Llamar por
telfono
To telephone Mquina de
escribir
Typewriter
Mecangrafo/a Typist Mdem Modem Muebles de oficina Off fuerniture
Oficina, despacho Office Oficinista Clerk, office worker Ordenador Computer
Ordenador Mainframe Ordenador Business computer Ordenador Personal

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central computer de gestin personal computer
Ordenador
porttil
Portable computer,
laptop computer
Pantalla Screen Papel continuo Continuous feed
paper
Papel
cuadriculado
Squared paper Papel de
cartas
Notepaper Papelera Wastepaper bin
Pasar una
llamada
To transfer a call Pegamento Glue, adhesive Pisapapeles Paperweight
Pluma
estilogrfica
Fountain pen Portadocume
ntos
Document holder Portafolios Briefcase,
attach case
Portalpieces
para escritorio
Pencil holder,
pen holder
Portaminas Propelling pencil,
mechanical pencil
Portapapeles
(maletn)
Briefcase
Procesador de
textos
Word processor Programa Program Rotulador Felt tip pen
Secretario/a,
administrativo
Secretary Sello Stamp Sobre (carta) Envelope
Sujetapapeles Paper clip Teclado Keyboard Telfono Telephone, pone
Tijera Scissors Tinta Ink Tomar notas To take notes
Trabajo
administrativo
Paperwork Una mesa de
despacho
An office desk

THE CHEMISTS/PHARMACY/DRUG STORE
Agua destilada Distilled wter Agua
oxigenada
Hydrogen Agujas y jeringuillas
de un solo uso
Disposable
hypodermic needles
and siringes
Alcohol Alcohol Algodn
hidrfilo
Cotton wool,
absorbent cotton
Alimentos
dietticos
Diet food
Alimentos infantiles Feeding of children Analgsico Painkiller Anlisis Analysis
Anlisis de sangre Blood test Antiarrugas Anti-wrinkle Antibitico Antibiotic
Anticatarro Anti-catarrh Antdoto Antidote (for/to) Antifebril Anti-fever
Antigripal (vacuna) Flu vaccine
Antiinflamatorio
Anti-inflammatory Antiparsito Antiparasitic
Antisptico Antiseptic
Apsito, vendaje
Dressing, bandage Automedicarse To treat oneself
Bibern Feeding bottle,
baby bootle
Calientabibe
rones
Bottle warmer Calmante, sedante Painkiller,
sedative
Cepillo de dientes Toothbrush Champ
anticaspa
Anti-dandruff shampoo Chupete Dummy, pacifier
Complejo
vitamnico
Vitamin complex Compresa Sanitary towel,
sanitary napkin
Crema
anticelultica
Anti-callulite
cream
Crema
bronceadora
Suntan lotion,
suntan cream
Crema de
belleza
Beauty cream Crema de da Day cream
Crema de noche Night cream Crema
hipoalergnica
Hypoallergenic cream Depurativo Blood purification
tonic
Desinfectante Disinfectant Dosis de
ataque
Onset dose Dosis de
mantenimiento
Maintenance
dose
Enjuague bucal Mouthwash Esparatrapo Sticking plaster,
adhesive plaster
Estanteras Shelves
Expectorante Cough medicina Farmacutico Chemist, druggist,
pharmacist
Farmacia (ciencia) Pharmacy
Farmacia (tienda) Chemists,
drugstore
Farmacia de
guardia
All-night chemists Frmaco, medicina,
medicamento
Drug, medicine
Gasa Gauze, lint Gasa
esterilizada
Sterile gauze dressing Inyeccin Injection
Jarabe (medicina) Syrup, medicine Jarabe para
la tos
Cough syrup, cough
misture
Laboratorio Laboratory
Laxante Laxative Material de
laboratorio
Laboratory equipment Medicinal Medicinal
Medicinar To give medicine
to
Mostrador Counter Ortopedia Orthopaedics,
orthopedics
Paciente Patient Paal
desechable
Disposable nappy,
disposable diaper
Paquete de
primeros auxilios
First aid kit
Pasta dental Toothpaste Pastilla Tablet, pill Pastilla para la tos Cough drop
Pastillas de Vitamin pill, Pesabebs Baby scale Peso Scales

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vitaminas vitamin Tablet
Peso de corredera Sliding-weight
scales
Pldora
anticonceptiva
Contraceptive pill, the
pill
Pinzas Frceps,
tweezers
Pomada Ointment Preservativo Condom,
contraceptive sheath
Primeros auxilios First aid
Proteccin solar Sun protection
cream
Prueba de
embarazo
Pregnancy test Seda dental Dental floss
Suero sanguneo Serum Suero
fisiolgico
Saline solution Supositorio Suppository
Talla (listn para
medir la talla)
Height gauge Tensimetro Blood pressure gauge
(sphygmomanometer)
Termmetro Thermometer
Tijeras Scissors Tintura de
yodo
Iodine solution Toma de la
presin sangunea
To take someones
blood pressure
Tomarse la
tensin
To have ones blood
pressure taken
Tranquilizante Tranquillizer,
tranquilliser
Tnico, estimulante del
apetito, reconstituyente
Tonic, stimulant
Tratamiento Treatment Tubo de
pomada
Tuve of ointment Vacuna Vaccine
Vademcum (libro
de medicamentos)
Vademcum Venda de
gasa
Bandage Vitrina Glass case,
showcase
Volante de
asistencia mdica
Health insurance
certificate

TOOLS
Aguja Needle Alicates
pelacables
Wire stripper and cutter Alicates sacabocados Revolving punch
Alicates universales Multipuerpose,
universail pliers
Azada, azadn Hoe Azadn Mattock
Berbiqu Brace Broca Drill, bit Caja de
herramientas
Toolbox
Carretilla Wheelbarrow Cartabn Set square, triangle Cepillo metlico Wire Wheel brush
Chincheta Drawing pin,
thumbtack
Cinta aislante Sealing tape Cinta mtrica Tape measure
Cizallas Shears Clavija Pin, peg, dowel Clavo Nail
Contratuerca Locknut Cortaalambres Wire cutters Cortacspedes Lawnmower
Destornillador Screwdriver Destornillador
de estrella
Cross-point screwdriver/
Phillips screwdriver
Escalera Stepladder
Escuadra Square Esptula Spatula Estao para soldar Tin-lead solder
Fuelle Bellows Gato Jack Gubia Gouge
Herramientas Tolos
Horca, horquilla
Fork Hoz Sickle
Iman Magnet Lima File Liquido para soldar Soldering flux
Llave inglesa Adjustable spanner,
monkey wrench,
shifting spanner
Manguera Garden hose, hosepipe Martillo Hammer
Mazo Mallet Metro plegable Folding ruler Pala Shovel
Paleta Trowel Papel de lija Sandpaper Plomada Plumb line
Podadera Pruning shears Prensa Press
Punzn, sacabocados
Punch
Rastrillo Rake Regadera Watering can Regla (metro) Ruler
Remachadora Riveter Rodillo Roller Sacaclavos Nail puller
Serrucho Handsaw, saw Sierra Saw Sierra de metales Hacksaw
Soldador Soldering iron Soplete Blowlamp, blowtorch Soplete Soldering gun
Tachuela Tack, stud Taladradora
de mano
Hand drill Taladradora
elctrica
Electric drill,
power drill
Tenazas Pincers, tongs Tijeras
(jardineria)
Garden shears Tijeras para
chapa
Metal shears
Tornillo Screw Torno Lathe Troquel Die
Tuerca Nut Yunque Anvil


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HOUSEWORK
Aspiradora Vacuum cleaner Barrer To sweep
Bayeta, trapo de cocina
Cloth
Betn (zapatos) Shoe polish Bricolaje Do-it-yourself (DIY) Centrifugar To spin-dry
Cepillo Brush Cepillo para
la vajilla
Washing-up brush Cocinar To cook
Colada Laundry Cubo de la
ropa blanca
Linen bin Cuerda de la ropa Washing line,
clothes line
Cuidar los hijos To look after the
children
Desorden (de
casa, habitacin)
Mess, untidiness Detergente, jabn
en polvo
Washing poder,
washing detergent
Da de colada Washday Encerar (el
suelo)
To wax Escoba Broom
Estropajo Pot scrubber Fregar con
esponja
To wash Fregar con
estropajo, cepillo
To scrub
Fregar con
fregona
To mop, to wash Fregar el suelo
con fregona
To wash the floor Fregar los platos To wash the
dishes
Fregona Mop Cuantes de
goma
Rubber gloves Hacer la cama To make the bed
Hacer la colada To do the
washing
Hacer la
compra
To do the shopping Hacer la limpieza To do the
cleaning
Lavadora
automtica
Automatic
washing machine
Lavaplatos Dishwasher Lavar To wash
Lavasecadora Washer-dryer Lavavajillas
(detergente)
Washing-up liquid,
dishwashing detergent
Leja Bleach
Limpiar To clean Limpiar la
casa
To tidy, to tidy up, to
clean
Limpiar los
zapatos
To polish the
shoes
Limpieza general Spring-cleaning Ordenar To tidy Ordenar el
armario ropero
To tidy the
wardrobe
Pasar la
aspiradora
To do the
vacuuming
Pasar la
aspiradora por
la alfombra
Tun the vacuum cleaner
over the carpet
Plancha Iron
Plancha de vapor Steam iron Planchar To iron Polvo Dust
Preparar la
comida
To make the
lunch
Productos de
limpieza
Cleaning products Quitar el polvo To dust
Recogedor Dustpan
Regar el jardn
To wter the garden Reparar, arreglar To repair
Ropa blanca sucia Dirty linen
Sacar la basura To take the rubbish out Selector de programas Program selector
control
Tabla de planchar Ironing board
Tender la colada To hang out the washing Trapo de polvo,
gamuza
Duster, dust cloth
Trapo para secar
platos
Tea towel, dish
cloth

THE HOSPITAL
Agujas y jeringas
de un solo uso
Disposable
hypodermic needles
and siringes
Anestesia y
respirador
artificial
Anaesthesia and
respiratory apparatus
Armario de las
medicinas
Medicine
cupboard, cabinet
Bandeja de los
instrumentos
Instrument tray Botella de
oxgeno
Oxygen cylinder Cama del paciente Bed (hospital
bed)
Conexin de pared
para el tratamiento de
oxgeno
Wall connection for
oxygen treatment
Consultorio de
medicina general
General practise,
physicians office
Cubeta de los
instrumentos
Instrument basin
Diccionario
mdico
Medical
dictionary
Ficha mdica Medical record,
medical card
Fichero de
pacientes
Patients file
Gasa esterilizada Sterile gauze Instrumentos
quirrgicos
Surgical instruments Interfono Intercom
Laboratorio Laboratory
Lmpara con
haz de luz
dirigible
Directional lamp Libro de citas Appointments
book
Maletn del
mdico
Doctors bag,
doctors case
Mascarilla Mask Material de
laboratorio
Laboratory
equipment
Material quirrgico
de sutura
Surgical suture
material
Mesa de
instrumentos
Instrument table Mesa de
reconocimiento
Examination
couch
Mesa de
reconocimiento de
x-ray examination
table
Microscopio Binocular reseach Oftalmoscopio Ophthalmoscope

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rayos
binocular de
investigacin
microscope
Pacientes citados para
un reconocimiento de
rutina o para la
renovacin de recetas
Patients with
appointments for a
routine check-up or
renewal of
prescription
Paciente Patient Pao, gasa estril Sterile
Pulverizador para
desinfectar la piel
Spray for disinfecting
the skin
Receta Prescription Sala de espera Waiting room
Sello, estampilla
del mdico
Doctors stamp Servicio de
radiologa
x-ray unit Soporte para el
goteo intravenosso
Stand for
intravenous drips
Soporte para las
placas de rayos x
Support for x-ray
cassettes
Toma de la
presin
sangunea
Measuring blood
pressure
Unidad de cuidados
intensivos
Intensive care
unit
Unidad mvil de
vigilancia del paciente
Mobile
monitoring unit
Volante de
asistencia
mdica
Health insurance
certificate

HOUSING
Albergue,
alojamiento
Accommodation,
lodgings
Albergue de
carretera
Inn, roadhouse Albergue juvenil Youth hostel
Apartamento Apartment, flat Apartamentos
tursticos
Holiday apartments Bloque de
apartamentos
Block of flats,
apartment building
Bloque de pisos Tower block Cabaa Hut, cabin Camping Camp-site
Caravana, remolque
Caravan, triler Casa House Casa, hogar Home
Casa adosada Luxury terraced
villa
Casa de
campo
Country house, villa,
cottage
Casa de una sola
planta
Bungalow
Casa de vecindad,
bloque de viviendas
Tenement block Casa de hilera,
chalet adosado
Terraced house Casita de campo Cottage
Chalet(casa con jardn
independiente)
Detached house Chalet
adosado
Semi-detached house,
dplex
Edificio Building
Granja Farmhouse Habitacin
alquilada
Lodgings Habitacin
amueblada
Bed-sit, studio
apartment
Hostal Cheap hotel,
boarding house
Hotel Hotel Mansin Mansin
Morada Dwelling
Pensin, casa de
huspedes,
posada
Boarding house, guest
house
Refugio Shelter, refuge
Residencia (casa) Residence Residencia de
estudiantes
Hall of residence Residencia para
ancianos, jubilados
Residential home,
old peoples home
Tienda de campaa Tent Vivienda Dwelling

BUILDING
Albail Bricklayer, brick
mason
Ampliacin Extensin Andamio de
trabajo
Work platform
Andamio hecho con
tubos de hierro
Tubular stell scaffold,
scaffolding
Aparejos de
construccin
Masonry bonds Balcn Balcony
Baldosas, azulejos Tiles Barandilla Bannister Barraca de la obra Site hut, site
office
Carretilla Wheelbarrow
Cizalla de mano
Hand shears Desage Drain
Dintel de la
ventana
Lintel Edificio en
construccin
Building site,
construction site
En va de
construccin
Under
construction
Encofrado Column box Escalera de
mano
Ladder Escombros, tierra
escavada
Rubble,
excavated herat
Excavacin de la
obra
Excavation Fachada Front Gra de torre
giratoria, la pluma
Tower crane, tower
slewing crane
Herramientas Tolos Herramientas
del albail
Bricklayers tolos,
brick masons tolos
Hormigonera Gravity mixer
La construccin
de una casa
House
construction
La llana Laying-on trowel La maceta Mallet
Lpiz de albail Thick lead pencil Manguera de
agua
Hosepipe Mezcladora de
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Montacargas Builders hoist Operador de
muinas
Mixer operator Pala escavadora
Mechanical shovel,
mechanical
excavator
Paleta de albail Trowel Pared, tabique Wall Pared de ladrillos Brick Wall
Pared de ladrillos
huecos
Hollow-block
Wall
Pasarela Guard board Peon zapador Navvy,
excavator
Pila de ladrillos Stack of bricks Planta, piso Storey Planta baja Ground floor
Plataforma de
tablones
Plank Plomada Plumb bob Primera planta Upper floor
Saco de cemento Bag of cement Tambor
mezclador
Mixing drum Techo Ceiling
Trabajos de
enlucimiento
Plastering Tubo de
desage
Drainpipe Valla, cerca Fence
Valla de
proteccin
Site fence Zanja de
cimentacin
Foundation trench

THE RESTAURANT
Agua Wter Agua
mineral
Mineral wter Aparato de cereza
a presin
Beer pump
Aves y caza Game and poultry Barra Bar Bebida Drink
Bebida alcohlica Alcoholic drink Bebida no
alcohlica
Non-alcoholic drink Bebida refrescante Soft drink
Camarera Waitress Camarero Waiter Carne asada Waiter
Carne asada Roast meat Carta de vinos Wine list Champn Champagne
Chef Chef Cliente/a Customer Copa de vino Wine glass
Cuchara Spoon Cuchillo Kinife El cubierto The place-setting
Entremeses Hors doeuvres Especialidad Speciality
Especialidad del chef
Chefs special
Helado Ice cream La cuenta, la
factura
The bill Legumbres y
verduras
Vegetables and
greens
Libro de
reclamaciones
The complaints
book
Mantel Table cloth Men de tres
platos
A three-course
meal
Men, lista de
comidas
Men Mesa Table Palillero Toothpick holder
Pastas Pastas Pescado y
marisco
Fish and shellfish Pimentero Pepper pot
Pimienta Pepper Plato Course Plato (objeto) Dish
Plato combinado Set main course
Plato principal,
plato fuerte
Main course Posavasos Beer mat
Postre Dessert Propina Tip Reservado Reserved
Reservar mesa To book a table Restaurante Restaurant Restaurante
autoservicio
Self-sservice
restaurant
Salero Salt cellar Servilleta Serviette, napkin Servilletero Serviette ring,
napkin ring
Servir (en la mesa) To serve Silla Chair Sopa Soup
Tenedor Fork Vaso Glass Vinagreras Cruet stand
Vino Wine Vino de la casa House wine

RELATIONSHIPS
Abandono Desertion Afecto Affection, fondness Alejamientos Distnace
Amable Kind, nice Amante Lover Amar, querer To love
Amigo/a Friend Amigo/a
intimo/a
Very closed fiend,
intimate friend
Amigo/a por
correspondencia
Pen friend
Amistad
(relacin)
Friendly relationship,
friendly connection
Amor Love Amor a primera
vista
Love at first
sight
Amor fracasado Disappointment
in love
Amor
interesado
Cupboard love Amor platnico Platonic love
Amoro, idilio
Love affair, romance
Amoroso Loving, affectionate Anillo de boda Wedding ring
Anillo de compromiso,
anillo de pedida
Engagement ring Aoranza Nostalgia, yearning,
longing
Atraccin fsica Attractiveness,
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Atraccin sexual Sexual attraction Ausencia Absence Aventrua Brief affair
Beso Kiss Boda Wedding, marriage Bodas de
diamante
Diamond wedding,
diamond wedding
anniversary
Bodas de oro Golden wedding,
Golden wedding
anniversary
Bodas de
plata
Silver wedding, silver
wedding anniversary
Bonito, bello, linda Pretty
Caricia Caress Caro Affection, love Cario (apelativo) Darling, honey
Acriosos Affectionate, loving Casado Married Comprometido Engaged
Conquista Conquest
Conquistador/a
Conquering Convivencia Cohabitation,
living together
Convivir, vivir juntos
To live together Conyugal Married Coquetear To flirt
Corazn Heart Desear To want Despreciar To scorn, to
despise
Desprecio Scorn, contempt Devaneo Flirtation Enamorado In love
Encantado
(atractivo)
Charm Encanto
(apelativo)
Darling Ertico Erotic
Estar enamorado To be in love Estima Esteem, respect Fascinacin Fascination
Flirtear To flirt Flirteo Flirting Galn Handsome
Galanteo
Courtship, wooing,
flirting
Indiferencia Indifference Intimidad
Intimacy, familiarity
ntimo Close, intimate
Ir de conquista
To be dressed to kill Juntos Together
Ligue Affair, pick-up Ligue de una
noche
One-night stand Los recin casados The newlyweds
Matrimonio Marriage Matrimonio
civil
Civil marriage
Matrimonio de
conveniencia, por
inters
Marriage of
convenience
Matrimonio religioso
Church wedding Melancola Melancholy, sadness Mujeriego Womanizer
Nostalgia
(amigos)
Homesickness Nostalgia
(del pasado)
Nostalgia Nostlgico (de
amigos)
Homesick
Nostlgico (del
pasado)
Nostalgic Noviazgo Engagement Novio/a
Boyfriend/girlfriend
Odio Hatred Olvido Oblivion Pasin Passion
Poesa amorosa Love poetry Pretendiente Suitor Querer, apreciar To like
Recuerdo Memory Relacin Connection Relacin amorosa,
sentimental
Relationship
Relaciones
extramatrimoniales
Extra-marital
relationships
Relaciones
prematrimoni
ales
Premarital sex, sex
before marriage
Romanticismo Romanticism
Romntico Romantic Seduccin Seduction Seductor
(cautivador)
Charming
Seductor/a(sexual
mente)
Seductive Sensacin Feeling, sensation Sensibilidad
afectiva
Emotional
sensitivity
Sensual Sensual, sensuous Sensualidad Sensuality, sensuousness Sentimental Sentimental
Sentimental (mirada)
Soulful Sentimientos Feelings separacin Separation
Separacin de
bienes
Divisin of
property
Separacin
matrimonial
Legal separation Separado/a Separated
Sexo Sex Sinceridad Sincerity Sincero Sincere
Soledad
(involuntaria)
Loneliness,
lonesomeness
Soledad
(voluntaria)
Solitude Soltero/a Single,
unmarried
Sueo Dream Tentacin Temptation Ternura Tenderness,
affection, fondness
Tierno Tender, affectionate Vida Life Vida conyugal Married life
Vida mia! My love, my darling

ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
Aire acondicionado Air conditioning Antena
parablica
Parabolic antenna Aparato de radio Radio
Aparato elctrico
Electrical appliance
Aspiradora Vacuum cleaner Batidora elctrica Mixer, blender
Cadena
estereofnica
Stereo system,
stereo equipment
Cafetera
automtica
Coffe machine Cafetera elctrica Coffe maker

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Cafetera expres Espresso coffee
maker
Calientaplatos
elctrico
Electric hotplate Campana extractora
de humos
Cooker Hood
Cepillo de dientes
elctrico
Electric
toothbrush
Cocina
elctrica
Electric cooker Cordn elctrico Electric lead
Cordn elctrico,
cable de la corriente
Lead Cortacspedes
elctrico
Electric lawn mower Cuchillo elctrico Electric kitchen
knife
Despertador
elctrico
Electric alarm
clock
Electricidad Electricity Enchufe (hembra,
de pared)
Socket
Enchufe (macho) Plug Equipo alta
fidelidad
Hi-fi system Equipo de msica Stereo system
Escner Scanner Estufa
elctrica
Electric fire Exprimidor
elctrico
Juice extractor,
juicer
Freidora elctica Deep-fat fryer Frigorfico Refrigerator Fusible Fuse
Impresora Printer Interruptor Switch Lmpara Lamp
Lavadora
automtica
Automatic
washing machine
Lavavajillas Dishwasher,
dishwashing machine
Mando a distancia Remote control
Mquina de
afeitar elctrica
Electric razor,
electric saber
Mquina de
coser
Sewing machine Microondas Microwave
Molinillo de vaf
elctrico
Electric coffee
grinder
Nervera,
refrigerador
Fridge Ordenador
personal
Personal
computer
Picadora de carne Mincer, mincing
machine
Plancha
elctrica
Electric iron Proyecotr
diapositivas
Slide projector
Sandwichera Toasted sndwich
maker
Secador de
pelo
Hairdryer Secadora elctrica Tumble drier,
tumble dryer
Telfono Telephone, pone Televisor Televisin, tv Tocadiscos Record player
Toma de corriente Plug socket
Tostador de pan
Toaster Tubo fluorescente Fluorescent lamp
Vdeo Video Videocmara Video camera Videoconsola Games console
Videotelfono Video telephone

ECONOMY AND COMMERCE
Accin Share Accionista Shareholder, stockholder Acreedor Creditor
Acuerdo Understanding Aduana Customs Ahorro Saving
Amortiazcin Amortization,
redemption
Autofinanciacin
Self-financing Balance Balance
Banco, banca Bank Beneficio Profit Bienes de consumo Consumer godos
Billete Banknote, note, bill Bolsa Stock Exchange Capital Capital
Capital congelado Frozen capital
Capital congelado
Frozen capital Capital disponible Available capital
Capital fijo Fixed assets Capital inicial Initial capital Cheque Cheque, check
Cheque al
portador
Bearer cheque,
cheque payable to
bearer
Cheque
cruzado
Crossed cheque Comercializacin Marketing
Comerciante
Merchant, tradesman
Comercio
Commerce, trade, trading
Comercio exterior Foreign
Comercio
internacional
International
trade
Comercio
nacional o
interior
Domestic Competencia Competition
Compra Purchase Comprador Buyer Consumidor Consumer
Consumo Consumption Contabilidad Accounting,
bookkeeping
Contable Accountant,
bookkeeper
Contribuyente Taxpayer Cotizacin Quotation Coyuntura Economic trend
Crdito Credit
Cuentacorriente
Current account,
checking account
Deflacin Deflation
Demanda Demand Descuento Discount Deudor Debtor
Devaluacin Devaluation Dinero Money Dinero efectivo o
en metlico
Cash
Dinero suelto,
cambio
Hange Dividendo Dividend Domicilio social Registered, head
office
Economa Economic Economista Economist Efectivo en caja Cash on hand
En vas de desarrollo
Developing Escasez Scarcity Especulacin Speculation
Estado de cuentas
Statement of accounts
Estancamiento Stagnation Existencias Stocks
Exportacin
Export, exportation
Exportador Exporter Fabricante Manufacturer
Fisco, hacienda Fiscal authorities Fluctuacin Economic fluctuation Fuga de capitales Capital flight

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Ganancias Earnings Gastos Expenses, expenditure,
outgoings
Gastos diversos Miscellaneous
costs
Gastos fijos Fixed costs Gastos
generales
Overhead expenses Gastos
imprevistos
Contingent expenses,
contingencies
Giro Drawing Hipoteca Mortgage Holding Holding
company
Importacin Import, importation Importador Importer Impuesto Duty
Impuesto sobre la
renta
Income tax ndice de
crecimiento
Rate of growth Infraestrucutra Infrastructure
Ingresos, renta Income Inters,crdito Interest Intermediario Middleman
Inventario
Inventory, stocktaking
Inversin Investment Inversionista Investor
Libre de impuesto Tax-free Libro de caja Cashbook
Libro de contabilidad
Account book
Marca registrada Trademark Margen de
beneficio
Profit margin Mayorista Wholesaler
Mercado Market Mercado
libre
Open market Mercado negro,
estraperlo
Black market
Minorista Retailer Moneda
nacional
Domestic Monopolio Monopoly
Nivel de vida Standard of living Obligacin Bond Oferta Offer
Operacin
comercial
Comercial Pagar en
efectivo
To pay in cash Poder adquisitivo
Purchasing power,
buying power
Precio Price Precio al
contado
Cash Price Precio al por
mayor
Wholesale Price
Precio al por
menor
Retail Price Precio de
coste
Cost Price Precio de fbrica Factoryprice,
manufacturers
pricer
Precio fijo Fixed Price Prestamista Lender Prstamo Borrowing
Prstamo, prestar Loan
Prstamo a
corto, largo y
medio plazo
Short, long, mdium
term loan
Prestatario Borrower
Presupuesto Budget Produccin Output, production Productividad Productivity
Recaudador de
impuestos
Tax collector Saldo de caja Cash balance Seguro Insurance
Situacin
econmica
Economic
situation
Subdesarrollo Undervelopment Subsidio,
subvencion
Allowance,
grant, subsidy
Talonario de
cheques
Chequebook,
check book
Tipo de
inters
Rate of interest Ttulo, valor Security, stock
Transferencia Transfer Vencimiento Maturity Vendedor Dealer
Venta Sale Venta a
plazos
Hire-purchase,
instalment plan
Venta al contado Cash sale

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