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De lugar:

- Above: encima de, sobre, arriba. His book is above his computer.
- Across: a lo ancho de, a través de, al otro lado de. Clouds sail across the sky (Hay nubes por
todo el cielo).
- Along: a lo largo de. We cry along to all the concert.
- Around: alrededor de, cerca de, por. We travel around the world.
- Against: contra, en contra de. The plant is against the wall.
- At: en. We will see you at my house (adress, specific location).
- Behind: detrás, detrás de. Your son is behind the billboard (billboard=anuncio).
- Beside: junto a. My headphones are beside your book.
- Below: debajo de. The temperture is below zero (Se usa para hablar de algo que está en una
posición inferior a otras, pero no inmediatamente debajo).
- Beneath: bajo, debajo de. We buried my cat deep beneath my garden (Enterramos a mi gato
en lo más profundo de mi jardín). (Opción más formal que under).
- Between: entre. My car is between the tree and the rock.
- By: al lado de, junto a. Your gym is by my school.
- Close to: cerca de. Bueu is close to Beluso.
- In: en, dentro de. The party is in the museum (La fiesta es dentro del museo) (country, city,
neighbourhood).
- In front of: enfrente de. They open a new cinema in front of the old one.
- Inside: dentro, en. Your kid has something inside her mouth.
- Near: cerca de. I will see you near the station.
- On: sobre, en, encima de. How can you sleep on the floor? (Streets, surfaces)
- Opposite: enfrente de, frente a. The hospital is opposite the football stadium. (Opposite es de
cara).
- Outside: afuera, fuera, fuera de. She is outside the drugstore (drugstore=farmacia).
- Over: encima de, sobre. His car ran over a traffic signal.
- Under: debajo de, bajo. The stray cats live under the bridge (stray=callejero/a).
- Underneath: Bajo, debajo de. The dog is underneath the blanket (blanket=manta)
(Underneath se usa cuando algo está escondido o cubierto por otra cosa).
- Upon: sobre, en, encima de. We will build a school upon that mountain (Opción más formal
que on).

De tiempo:

- About: alrededor de, a punto de, aproximadamente. She is about to arrive (Ella está a punto
de llegar).
- After: después. We will eat after the Super Bowl.
- Around: alrededor de, aproximadamente. The movie is around to finish in five minutes.
- Before: antes de. I didn’t study before the exam.
- Beyond: más allá de. I have work beyond next Friday.
- By: por. By 5pm, I will play football.
- During: durante. During the night, she study medicine (para expresar el momento en el que
ocurre algo).
- For: durante, por. My mom worked for 50 years in that market (para determinar o medir la
duración de la acción).
- Past: pasado. In the past, I was very shy.
De movimiento:

- Across: a través de. The duck walked across the road.

- Along: a lo largo de. We ran along the beach.
- Around: alrededor de. A big rock was on the floor, so he had to walk around.
- Away from: fuera de, lejos de. The cat ran away from the dog.
- Down: hacia abajo. He climbed down the ladder.
- From: desde. We flew from Monterrey to New York.
- Into: hacia dentro. She got into the house and closed the door.
- Off: fuera de. Please, take your things off my room.
- Onto: sobre. Move the plant onto the table.
- Out of: hacia fuera. Take the cake out of the oven (oven=horno).
- Over: por encima de. The cat jumped over the fence (fence=cerca, valla).
- Past: más allá de, por. We could see the actors in the recording as we walked past at the park.
- To: a. Does this bus go to Merida?
- Towards: hacia. He didn’t recognize the person who was coming towards him.
- Under: debajo de. Submarines can travel under the water.
- Up: hacia arriba. The kids ran up the hill (hill=colina).

De ubicación:

- In: se usa para ubicar un área. They live in Beluso.

- On: se usa para ubicar una superficie. There is a lot of garbage on the floor (garbage=basura).
- At: se usa para ubicar un punto específico. I’ll see you at the school.

Otras preposiciones:

- Ago: se usa para tiempos específicos en el pasado. Ten minutes ago.

- Circa: se usa para dar fechas aproximadas. He was born circa 150 BC.
- Per: se usa para expresar el costo o cantidad de algo dividido entre otra unidad. 60 miles per
hour.

Conectores

De adición:

- As well as: además/así como.

- Moreover/Furthermore: además/es más.
- In fact/As a matter of fact: de hecho.
- Actually: en realidad/de hecho.
- Anyway: en cualquier caso/de todas formas.
- Besides: además/aparte.
- By the way: a propósito/por cierto.
- That is to say: o sea/es decir.
- In addition: además.
- Above all: sobre todo.

Adversativos:

- However: sin embargo.

- Nonetheless/nevertheless: no obstante.
- Yet/Even so: sin embargo/aún así.
- Still: de todas maneras.
- Instead: en lugar de.
- Instead of: en vez de.
- Whereas/While: mientras que.
- In other matters: por otro lado.
- Notwithstanding: a pesar de que.

Causales:

- Because of: debido a.

- Since/As: puesto que.
- Due to/Owing to: debido a.
- In order to: para/con tal de.
- By means of: por medio de.
- For lack of: por falta de.
- Thanks to: gracias a.

Concesivos:

- Although/Though/Even though: aunque.

- Despite/In spite of: a pesar de.
- Even if: incluso si.
- Not even if: ni siquiera si.
- Regardless of: sin importar.

Conclusivos:

- Therefore: por lo tanto.

- Hence: de ahí.
- Thus: por lo tanto/así.
- So: entonces.
- Consequently: por lo tanto/en consecuencia.
- Perhaps: tal vez/quizás.

Verbos regulares

- Abandonar: abandon.
- Abolir: abolish.
- Abrir: open.
- Absorber: absorb.
- Abusar: abuse.
- Acariciar/dar palmaditas: pat.
- Acceder: accede.
- Acentuar: accent.
- Aceptar: accept.
- Acercarse: approach.
- Aclamar/saludar: hail.
- Acompañar: accompany/join/escort.
- Aconsejar: advise.
- Acordar: agree.
- Acostumbrarse: accustom.
- Actuar: act.
- Acuchillar: slash.
- Acusar: accuse.
- Adaptar: suit.
- Adelantar: overtake/pass.
- Adherirse/pegarse: stick.
- Adivinar: guess.
- Administrar: manage.
- Admirar: admire.
- Admitir: admit.
- Adorar: adore.
- Adquirir: acquire/purchase.
- Afilar: sharpen.
- Agarrar: grab.
- Agradecer: thank.
- Ahogar: drown.
- Ahorrar: save/spare.
- Alardear/presumir: boast.
- Alcanzar/lograr: reach/achieve.
- Alegrarse: overjoy.
- Almacenar: store.
- Ampliar/expandir: broaden.
- Alquilar: rent.
- Amar: love.
- Amasar: knead.
- Añadir/sumar: add.
- Anunciar: advertise/announce.
- Aparcar: park.
- Aparecer: appear.
- Aparejar: rig.
- Apilar/amontonar: stack.
- Aplastar/destruir: smash.
- Aplicar: apply/enforce.
- Aprender: learn.
- Apretar: tighten/squeeze.
- Aprobar: pass.
- Apropiarse: appropiate.
- Apurarse: hurry.
- Archivar: file.
- Armar/ensamblar: assemble.
- Arrastrarse: crawl.
- Arreglar: arrange/fix.
- Arrestar: arrest.
- Arrojar/despojarse de: shed.
- Arruinar: ruin.
- Asegurar: assure.
- Asentir/cabecear/inclinar la cabeza: nod.
- Asignar: assign.
- Asistir: assist.
- Asombrarse/maravillarse/preguntarse(retóricamente): wonder.
- Asustar: frighten/scare.
- Atacar: attack/raid.
- Atar: tie.
- Aterrizar: land.
- Atrapar: nab.
- Atornillar: screw.
- Avanzar: advance.
- Avergonzarse: ashame.
- Avisar: warn/notify/alert.
- Ayudar: help/aid.
- Azotar: spank.
- Bailar: dance.
- Barajar: shuffle.
- Beneficiarse/aprovechar: benefit.
- Bendecir: bless.
- Besar: kiss.
- Borrar: erase/obliterate.
- Bromear: kid.
- Bucear: dive.
- Burlarse/mofarse: scoff.
- Buscar: search.
- Calentar: warm.
- Cambiar: change.
- Caminar: walk.
- Cargar: charge.
- Casarse: marry.
- Castigar: punish.
- Cepillar: brush.
- Cerrar: close.
- Chillar: squeal.
- Chocar: crash.
- Citar: date.
- Clasificar: classify/sort.
- Cobrar: cash.
- Cocinar: cook.
- Cojear: limp.
- Combinar: combine.
- Comenzar: start.
- Comerciar/intercambiar: trade.
- Cometer/comprometerse: commit.
- Compadecerse: pity.
- Comparar: compare.
- Complacer/satisfacer: please/indulge.
- Completar: complete.
- Complicar: trouble.
- Componer: compose.
- Comportarse: behave.
- Comprar: shop.
- Comprobar: check.
- Comprometer/acoplar: engage.
- Conceder/otorgar: grant.
- Confiar: trust.
- Considerar: consider/reckon.
- Consistir: consist.
- Contar: count.
- Contener: contain.
- Continuar: continue.
- Contrabandear: smuggle.
- Contraerse/enroscarse: coil.
- Contradecir: contradict/gainsay/controvert.
- Contratar: hire.
- Conversar: discuss.
- Copiar: copy.
- Coronar: crown.
- Corregir: correct.
- Cotillear: gossip.
- Creer: believe.
- Cruzar: cross.
- Cubrir: cover.
- Cuidar: care.
- Culpar: blame.
- Cumplir: comply.
- Curar/sanar: heal.
- Dañar: damage.
- Darse cuenta: realize.
- Darse un golpe/chocar contra: bump.
- Deber/tener deudas: owe.
- Declarar: declare.
- Dedicar: devote.
- Dejar caer: drop.
- Demorar/retrasar: delay.
- Denegar: deny.
- Denunciar: report/shop.
- Desbloquear: unlock.
- Desear: hope/wish/desire.
- Desembarcar: disembark.
- Desenvolver: unwrap.
- Deshabilitar/inhabilitar: disable.
- Deshacerse de: dump.
- Deshilacharse: fray.
- Desmayarse: faint.
- Desmoronarse/desmenuzar: crumble.
- Desnudar: strip/undress/denude.
- Destruir: destroy.
- Despreciar/menospreciar: despise.
- Detectar/manchar/reconocer: spot.
- Detener: stop.
- Devorar: devour.
- Dirigirse: address.
- Disculparse: apologize.
- Discutir: argue.
- Disfrutar: enjoy.
- Disparar: fire.
- Dominar: dominate/subdue.
- Duplicar: double/duplicate.
- Echar/servir en un vaso: pour.
- Elevar/apoyar/sostener: uphold.
- Eliminar: obliterate/rid/remove.
- Embarcar: embark/board.
- Emerger/surgir: emerge.
- Emitir/expedir: issue.
- Empeorar: worsen.
- Empujar: push.
- Encajonar/empacar: box.
- Enfermarse: sick.
- Enganchar: hook.
- Engañar: deceive/fool/guile.
- Enredar: entangle.
- Ensuciar/desordenar/manchar: mess/soil.
- Enterrar: bury.
- Entregar: deliver.
- Entrenar: train.
- Entretener: amuse/entertain.
- Entrometerse/curiosear: pry.
- Enumerar: number.
- Envidiar: envy.
- Envolver: wrap.
- Equilibrar: balance.
- Escabullirse: sneak.
- Escalar: climb.
- Escuchar: listen.
- Escoltar: escort.
- Esperar: wait.
- Espiar: spy.
- Estafar: con/scam.
- Estudiar: study.
- Etiquetar: tag.
- Evaluar: evaluate/assess.
- Evitar: avoid.
- Exclamar: exclaim.
- Explicar: explain.
- Expresar: express.
- Extrañar: miss.
- Extraviar/perderse: stray.
- Facilitar/aliviar/aligerar: ease.
- Falsificar: rig.
- Firmar: sign.
- Florecer: thrive.
- Fomentar/alentar: encourage.
- Fortalecer/reforzar/consolidar: strengthen.
- Fracasar/suspender: fail.
- Freir: fry.
- Frenar: brake/restrain.
- Fumar: smoke.
- Funcionar: work.
- Ganar: gain.
- Gatear: crawl.
- Girar/dar la vuelta: turn.
- Golpear/estallar: bang.
- Granizar: hail.
- Gritar: shout/yell/scream.
- Gustar: like.
- Hablar: talk.
- Hacer palanca: pry.
- Hacer señales con la mano/agitar el brazo: wave.
- Hacer tic tac: tick.
- Herir: wound.
- Hervir: boil.
- Hipnotizar: mesmerize.
- Hojear: skim.
- Hornear: bake.
- Imaginar: imagine/fancy.
- Impermeabilizar: proof.
- Imprimir: print.
- Informar/resumir/dar instrucciones: brief.
- Insultar: insult/abuse.
- Intentar: attempt/try.
- Investigar: investigate/research.
- Ir a buscar: fetch.
- Irrumpir: barge.
- Joder: screw/fuck.
- Jugar: play.
- Jurar: vow.
- Juzgar: judge.
- Lamentar: regret.
- Lanzar: pitch.
- Lavar: wash.
- Levantar: raise/lift.
- Liberar/soltar/publicar: release.
- Limpiar: clean/wipe.
- Llamar: call.
- Llegar: arrive.
- Llenar: fill.
- Llevar: carry.
- Llevar a cabo: perform.
- Llorar: cry.
- Lloriquear: whimper.
- Llover: rain.
- Maldecir/decir palabrotas: curse.
- Mandar: command.
- Mantener: maintain.
- Marcar: mark.
- Masajear: massage.
- Masticar: chew/masticate.
- Masturbarse: wank.
- Matar: kill.
- Mear: piss.
- Medir: measure.
- Mejorar: improve.
- Menguar: wane.
- Merecer/ser digno de: deserve.
- Mirar: look.
- Molestar: annoy/trouble/bother.
- Morir: die.
- Morirse de hambre: starve.
- Mostrar/exhibir: display.
- Mover: move.
- Multiplicar: multiply.
- Murmurar: mutter.
- Navegar: sail.
- Necesitar: need.
- Negar: deny/negate/refuse.
- Nombrar: name.
- Notar: note.
- Notificar: notice.
- Obligar: obligate/force.
- Observar: observe/behold.
- Ocupar: occupy.
- Ofrecer: offer.
- Oler: sniff.
- Ordenar: order/sort.
- Organizar: organize/arrange.
- Oxidar: rust.
- Pedir/tomar prestado: borrow.
- Perder/desperdiciar/malgastar: waste.
- Perforar/taladrar: drill.
- Perjudicar: harm.
- Permanecer: stay/remain.
- Permitir: allow.
- Permitirse/proporcionar: afford.
- Perseguir: pursue.
- Pertenecer: belong.
- Pesar: weigh.
- Pescar: fish/hook.
- Picar: chop.
- Pinchar/perforar: puncture.
- Planificar: plan.
- Poner en peligro: jeopardize/endanger.
- Practicar: practice.
- Preferir: prefer.
- Preguntar/pedir/invitar: ask.
- Preocupar: concern.
- Preocuparse: worry.
- Preparar: prepare.
- Presenciar: witness.
- Prestar: loan.
- Probar: taste.
- Prometer: promise/vow.
- Promover: promote.
- Pronunciar: pronounce.
- Prosperar: thrive.
- Podar: prune.
- Pudrirse/descomponerse: rot.
- Ponerse: don.
- Purgar: purge.
- Quedar (en tu mente): stick
- Quejarse/reclamar: complain/whimper.
- Querer: want.
- Quitar: remove.
- Rastrear: trace.
- Rastrillar: rake.
- Reacondicionar: refit.
- Realizar/materializar: materialize.
- Rechazar: refuse.
- Recibir: receive.
- Reclamar: claim.
- Recoger: pick.
- Recolectar: collect/gather.
- Recordar: remember/remind.
- Recortar (bigote, barba): trim.
- Recuperar/recobrar: retrieve.
- Referirse: concern.
- Regar: water.
- Registrar: register/rake.
- Reír: laugh.
- Relevar/aliviar: relieve.
- Rellenar: fill.
- Renunciar/dimitir: renounce/resign.
- Reparar: repair.
- Repetir: repeat.
- Reportar: report.
- Requerir: require.
- Reservar: reserve/book.
- Resguardar: shelter.
- Resistir: resist.
- Restar: subtract.
- Resolver: resolve.
- Respirar: breathe.
- Respirar con dificultad: gasp.
- Responder: answer.
- Retar: dare.
- Reunir (información, pruebas…): collect/gather.
- Rezar: pray.
- Robar a hurtadillas: sneak.
- Romper: snap.
- Rozar/frotar: chafe/rub.
- Saltar: jump.
- Salvar: save.
- Secar: dry/wipe.
- Seguir: follow.
- Seguir (sigilosamente sin ser visto): tail
- Sellar (pasaporte, documento): stamp.
- Sellar (una puerta, un contenedor…)/precintar: seal.
- Señalar: point.
- Servir: serve.
- Silbar: whistle.
- Soldar: solder/weld.
- Solicitar: request.
- Sonar: sound.
- Sonreír: smile.
- Sorprender: surprise.
- Subestimar/infravalorar: underestimate.
- Subrayar: underscore.
- Suceder: happen.
- Succionar: suck.
- Sufrir: suffer.
- Sugerir/recomendar: suggest.
- Supervisar: oversee.
- Suplicar: beg.
- Susurrar: whisper.
- Tapar: fill.
- Telefonear: phone.
- Tener cuidado: beware.
- Tener en cuenta: reckon.
- Terminar: finish/end.
- Testear: test.
- Testificar: witness.
- Tirar: dump/chuck.
- Tocar: touch.
- Tomar el sol: sunbathe.
- Toser: cough.
- Trabajar: work.
- Traducir: translate.
- Traicionar/delatar: betray.
- Unir: unite/join.
- Usar: use.
- Varar/encallar: ground.
- Variar: vary.
- Vengar: avenge/revenge.
- Ver: watch.
- Vestir: dress/don.
- Viajar: travel.
- Vincular/enlazar: link.
- Vivir: live.
- Vomitar: vomit.

Verbos irregulares:

Infinitivo Pasado Participio Español

- Arise Arose Arisen Surgir/Levantarse
- Awake Awoke Awoken Despertarse
- Be Was/Were Been Ser/Estar
- Bear Bore Borne/Born Soportar/Dar a luz
- Beat Beat Beaten Golpear/Vencer/Batir
- Become Became Become Llegar a ser
- Begin Began Begun Empezar
- Bend Bent Bent Doblar
- Bet Bet Bet Apostar
- Bind Bound Bound Atar/Encuadernar
- Bid Bid Bid Pujar
- Bite Bit Bitten Morder
- Bleed Bled Bled Sangrar
- Blow Blew Blown Soplar
- Break Broke Broken Romper
- Breed Bred Bred Criar
- Bring Brought Brought Traer/Llevar
- Broadcast Broadcast Broadcast Transmitir (radio/TV)
- Build Built Built Construír/Edificar
- Burn Burnt Burnt Quemar
- Burst Burst Burst Estallar/Reventar
- Buy Bought Bought Comprar
- Cast Cast Cast Arrojar
- Catch Caught Caught Coger
- Come Came Come Venir
- Cost Cost Cost Costar
- Cut Cut Cut Cortar
- Choose Chose Chosen Elegir
- Cling Clung Clung Agarrarse
- Creep Crept Crept Arrastrarse
- Deal Dealt Dealt Tratar
- Dig Dug Dug Cavar
- Draw Drew Drawn Dibujar
- Dream Dreamt Dreamt Soñar
- Drink Drank Drunk Beber
- Drive Drove Driven Conducir
- Eat Ate Eaten Comer
- Fall Fell Fallen Caer
- Feed Fed Fed Alimentar
- Feel Felt Felt Sentir
- Fight Fought Fought Luchar
- Find Found Found Encontrar
- Flee Fled Fled Huir/Escapar
- Fly Flew Flown Volar
- Forbid Forbade Forbidden Prohibir
- Forget Forgot Forgotten Olvidar
- Forgive Forgave Forgiven Perdonar
- Freeze Froze Frozen Helar
- Get Got Gotten Obtener
- Give Gave Given Dar
- Go Went Gone Ir
- Grow Grew Grown Crecer
- Grind Ground Ground Moler
- Hang Hung Hung Colgar
- Have Had Had Haber/Tener
- Hear Heard Heard Oír
- Hide Hid Hidden Ocultar/Esconderse
- Hit Hit Hit Golpear
- Hold Held Held Agarrar/Sostener
- Hurt Hurt Hurt Herir/Doler
- Keep Kept Kept Conservar
- Know Knew Known Saber/Conocer
- Kneel Knelt Knelt Arrodillarse
- Knit Knit Knit Tejer
- Lay Laid Laid Tumbarse
- Lead Led Led Liderar/Guiar
- Lean Leant Leant Apoyarse
- Leap Leapt Leapt Brincar
- Leave Left Left Salir/Dejar/Abandonar
- Lend Lent Lent Prestar
- Let Let Let Permitir/Alquilar/Dejar
- Lie Lay Lain Mentir
- Light Lit Lit Encenderse/Alumbrar
- Lose Lost Lost Perder
- Make Made Made Hacer
- Mean Meant Meant Significar
- Meet Met Met Conocer/Reunir
- Mistake Mistook Mistaken Equivocarse
- Overcome Overcame Overcome Superar/Vencer
- Pay Paid Paid Pagar
- Put Put Put Poner
- Read Read Read Leer
- Ride Rode Ridden Montar
- Ring Rang Rung Sonar/Llamar/Tocar
- Rise Rose Risen Subir/Aumentar
- Run Ran Run Correr
- Say Said Said Decir
- See Saw Seen Ver
- Seek Sought Sought Buscar
- Sell Sold Sold Vender
- Send Sent Sent Enviar
- Set Set Set Establecer/Fijar/Ajustar
- Sew Sewed Sewed/Sewn Coser
- Shake Shook Shaken Agitar/Sacudir
- Shear Shore Shorn Esquilar
- Shine Shone Shone Brillar
- Shoot Shot Shot Disparar
- Show Showed Showed/Shown Mostrar
- Shrink Shrank Shrunk Encogerse
- Shut Shut Shut Cerrar
- Sing Sang Sung Cantar
- Sink Sank Sunk Hundir
- Sit Sat Sat Sentarse
- Sleep Slept Slept Dormir
- Slide Slid Slid Resbalar
- Smell Smelt Smelt Oler
- Sow Sowed Sowed/Sown Sembrar
- Speak Spoke Spoken Hablar
- Speed Sped Sped Acelerar
- Spell Spelt Spelt Deletrear
- Spend Spent Spent Gastar
- Spill Spilt/Spilled Spilt/Spilled Derramar
- Spin Spun Spun Hilar
- Spit Spat Spat Escupir
- Split Split Split Partir/Rajar
- Spoil Spoilt/Spoiled Spoilt/Spoiled Estropear
- Spread Spread Spread Extender
- Spring Sprang Sprung Saltar
- Stand Stood Stood Estar de pie
- Steal Stole Stolen Robar
- Sting Stung Stung Picar
- Stink Stank/Stunk Stunk Apestar
- Stride Strode Stridden Dar zancadas
- Strike Struck Struck Golpear
- Swear Swore Sworn Jurar
- Sweat Sweat Sweat Sudar
- Sweep Swept Swept Barrer
- Swell Swelled Swollen Hinchar
- Swim Swam Swum Nadar
- Swing Swung Swung Columpiarse
- Take Took Taken Coger
- Teach Taught Taught Enseñar
- Tear Tore Torn Rasgar/Arrancar
- Tell Told Told Decir
- Think Thought Thought Pensar
- Throw Threw Thrown Arrojar/Tirar
- Thrust Thrust Thrust Introducir
- Tread Trod Trodden Pisar
- Understand Understood Understood Entender
- Undergo Underwent Undergone Someterse/Padecer
- Undertake Undertook Undertaken Emprender
- Wake Woke Woken Despertarse
- Wear Wore Worn Llevar puesto
- Weave Wove Woven Tejer
- Weep Wept Wept Llorar/Supurar
- Wet Wet Wet Mojar
- Win Won Won Ganar
- Wind Wound Wound Enrollar
- Withdraw Withdrew Withdrawn Retirar
- Wring Wrung Wrung Torcer
- Write Wrote Written Escribir

Phrasal verbs:

- Rely on: confiar.

- Kick over: patear.
- Act out: portarse mal. Childrens sometimes act out when they are tired.
- Ask around: preguntar/consultar. Ask around your friends if they know any good restaurant.
- Back up: respaldar/apoyar/hacer una copia de seguridad. You should back up your important
files.
- Be in on: ser parte de algo. Are you in on the plan or not? (¿Eres parte del plan o no?).
- Be up to: tramar algo. What are you up to? (¿Qué estás tramando?).
- Blow over: disiparse. The storm blew over quickly (La tormenta se disipó rápidamente).
- Break up: romper/terminar una relación. My relationship broke up a month ago.
- Bring down: bajar el ánimo. The bad news brought me down.
- Brush off: ignorar. My friend brushed me off when I asked for help.
- Build on: construir sobre. We can build on the ideas of others to improve the project.
- Burn down: quemarse completamente. My neighbor’s house burned down completely.
- Buy out: compra de una empresa a otra. I bought out the company completely.
- Call for: cuando una situación requiere de otra cosa. The hot weather calls for a refreshing
drink.
- Call on: cuando en clase el profesor te llama, te pregunta… The teacher called on me to
answer a question.
- Carry out: llevar a cabo. Let’s carry out the plan as we discussed it.
- Cheer on: animar. I always cheer on my team during games.
- Clean up: limpiar. I need to clean up the house before my guests arrive.
- Come across: encontrarse algo/alguien por casualidad. I came across a childhood friend on
the street.
- Come along: como en español el te vienes, quieres venirte. Do you want to come along with
me to the concert?
- Come back: volver al sitio donde se estaba. If you leave now, you won’t come back in time for
dinner.
- Come down with: coger/venir/pillar. My sister come down with a cold (cold=resfriado).
- Count on: contar con alguien. I can always count on you to help me.
- Cross out: tachar (de una lista, texto…). Cross out that incorrect word in your essay.
- Cut back: reducir gastos. We’re trying to cut back on our monthly expenses.
- Cut down: talar. We need to cut down the tree that’s too close to the house.
- Cut off: cortarse. The water service was cut off in the entire city.
- Deal with: lidiar (con un problema). I have to deal with a problem at work.
- Die down: apagarse un ruido. The noise finally died down and I could sleep.
- Do without: estar/pasar sin algo. I can’t do without coffee in the mornings.
- Dress up: vestirse elegante/arreglado. I like to dress up for special occasions.
- Drop off: cuando llevas a alguien en coche y lo dejas en un sitio. I can drop you off at the train
station on my way to work.
- End up: terminar por. I always end up buying more than I need in the supermarket.
- Face up to: enfrentarte a. You have to face up to the consequences of your actions.
- Fall apart: derrumbarse. My relationship fall apart when I found out about his cheating.
- Fall behind: retrasarse/quedarse atrás. I need to study more to not fall behind in class.
- Figure out: averiguar/descifrar (más para dispositivos). I don’t know how this machine works,
I have to figure it out.
- Fill out: rellenar (formulario, solicitud). Please fill out this form before you leave.
- Find out: averiguar/descifrar. I found out the truth about his past.
- Fix up: arreglar. We have to fix up the house before selling it.

Describing people:

- Adolescente: adolescent/teenager.
- Adulto: adult.
- Alegre: cheerful.
- Alto: tall.
- Amable: friendly/kind.
- Ambicioso: ambitious.
- Anciano: elderly.
- Apuesto/Guapo: handsome.
- Arrogante: arrogant.
- Arruga: wrinkle.
- Aspecto: appearance.
- Atractivo: attractive.
- Bajo: short.
- Barba: beard.
- Bigote: moustache.
- Bonachón: good-natured.
- Bueno/Obediente: well-behaved.
- Calvo: bald.
- Carácter: character.
- Cruel: cruel.
- De mal carácter/genio: bad-tempered.
- Decidido: decisive.
- Delgado: thin.
- Distraído: absent-minded.
- Divertido: amusing.
- Dulce: sweet.
- Educado: polite.
- Encantador: charming.
- Engreído/Subido: conceited.
- Entusiasta: enthusiastic.
- Esbelto/Delgado: slim.
- Estúpido: stupid.
- Feo: ugly.
- Flaco: skinny.
- Generoso: generous.
- Gordo: fat.
- Gracioso: funny.
- Grosero/Maleducado: rude.
- Guapo/Bonito: beautiful.
- Guapo: good-looking.
- Guapa (chicas, bebés): pretty.
- Honrado: honored/honorable.
- Inteligente: intelligent.
- Joven: young/youth.
- Listo: clever.
- Loco: crazy.
- Malo: bad/nasty.
- Malo/Malvado: wicked.
- Modesto: modest.
- Moreno/Oscuro: dark.
- Nervioso: nervous.
- Niño pequeño: toddler.
- Optimista: optimist.
- Pecas: freckles.
- Perezoso: lazy.
- Pesimista: pessimist.
- Preocupado/Inquieto: anxious.
- Rubio: blond/fair.
- Sensato/Razonable: sensible.
- Sensible: sensitive.
- Serio: serious.
- Simpático: nice.
- Tacaño: mean.
- Tierno/Dulce: gentle.
- Tímido: shy.
- Tío/Tipo: chap.
- Tonto: silly.
- Tranquilo: calm/quiet.
- Travieso/Malo: naughty.
- Viejo: old.

Feeling and character:

- Aburrido: bored/weary.
- Agradecido: grateful.
- Alegre: happy/joyful/cheerful.
- Alegría: joy.
- Angustioso: distressing.
- Anormal: abnormal.
- Apasionado: extremely/passionately fond.
- Apático: apathetic/indifferent.
- Asombrado: amazed.
- Astuto: astute.
- Aterrorizado: terrified.
- Autoritario: authoritarian.
- Avergonzado: ashamed/embarrassed.
- Bueno: good.
- Cansado: tired/weary.
- Celoso: jealous.
- Cobarde: coward/cowardly/craven.
- Conformista: conformist/orthodox.
- Contento: glad.
- Deprimido: depressed.
- Desilusionado/Decepcionado: disappointment.
- Disgustado/Afectado: upset.
- Egoísta: selfish/egoistic/egoistical.
- Emotivo: emotional.
- Encantado: delighted/charmed.
- Enérgico: vigorous.
- Enfadado: angry.
- Entusiasmado/Emocionado: excited.
- Envidioso: envious.
- Esperanza: hope.
- Felicidad: happiness.
- Feliz/Contento: happy.
- Furioso: furious.
- Grito: scream.
- Hipócrita: hypocritical.
- Humor: mood.
- Impaciente/Ansioso/Ilusionado: eager.
- Individualista: individualistic.
- Infeliz: miserable.
- Ira/rabia: rage.
- Irritable: irritable.
- Lástima: pity.
- Malvado: evil/wicked/villainous.
- Melancólico: melancholic/melancholy/gloomy.
- Miedo: fear.
- Molesto/enfadado: annoyed.
- Necesidad: need.
- Odio: hate.
- Oprimido: downtrodden.
- Optimista: optimistic.
- Orgullo: pride.
- Orgulloso: proud/arrogant/haughty.
- Pesimista: pessimistic.
- Placer: pleasure.
- Preocupación: worry.
- Reacio: reluctant.
- Rebelde: rebellious.
- Rencoroso: rancorous.
- Risa: laughter.
- Satisfecho/Contento: satisfied/pleased.
- Sentimiento: feeling.
- Sonrisa: smile.
- Sorprendido: surprised/astonished.
- Sorpresa: surprise.
- Suspiro: sigh.
- Terror: terror.
- Triste: sad.
- Tristeza: sadness.
- Valiente: valient/courageous/brave.
- Vergüenza: shame.
- Violento: violent.
- Voluntarioso/Dispuesto: willing.

The body:

- Arteria: artery.
- Articulación: joint.
- Barbilla/Mentón: chin.
- Boca: mouth.
- Brazo: arm.
- Cabeza: head.
- Cadera: hip.
- Cara: face.
- Ceja: eyebrow.
- Cerebro: brain.
- Cintura: waist.
- Codo: elbow.
- Corazón: heart.
- Costado: side.
- Costilla: rib.
- Cráneo: skull.
- Cuello: neck.
- Culo: bottom.
- Dedo de la mano: finger.
- Dedo del pie: toe.
- Diente/Dientes: tooth/teeth.
- Encías: gums.
- Espalda: back.
- Espina dorsal/Columna vertebral: spine.
- Estómago: stomach.
- Frente: forehead.
- Gemelo: calf.
- Hígado: liver.
- Hombro: shoulder.
- Hueso: bone.
- Labio: lip.
- Mandíbula: jaw.
- Mano: hand.
- Mejilla: cheek.
- Miembro/Extremidad: limb.
- Muñeca: wrist.
- Músculo: muscle.
- Muslo: thigh.
- Nariz: nose.
- Nervio: nerve.
- Nudillo: knuckle.
- Ojo: eye.
- Ombligo: navel/umbilicus.
- Oreja: ear.
- Párpado: eyelid.
- Pecho: chest.
- Pelo: hair.
- Pestaña: eyelash.
- Pie: foot.
- Piel: skin.
- Pierna: leg.
- Pulgar: thumb.
- Pulmón: lung.
- Puño: fist.
- Riñones: kidneys.
- Rodilla: knee.
- Sangre: blood.
- Talón: heel.
- Tobillo: ankle.
- Uña: nail.
- Vena: vein.

Health:

- Alergia: allergy.
- Asma: asthma.
- Ataque al corazón/infarto: heart attack.
- Bien de salud: healthy.
- Bronquitis: bronchitis.
- Catarro/resfriado: cold.
- Cicatriz: scar.
- Ciego: blind.
- Derrame cerebral: stroke.
- Dolor: ache/pain.
- Dolor de cabeza: headache.
- Dolor de estómago: stomach ache.
- Dolor de garganta: sore throat.
- Doloroso: painful.
- Enfermedad: disease/illness.
- Enfermo: ill/sick.
- Esguince/torcedura: sprain/twist.
- Estar mareado: feel dizzy.
- Fiebre: fever.
- Gripe: flu.
- Herida: wound/injury.
- Indispuesto: unwell/sick.
- Lesión: lesion.
- Sarpullido: rash.
- Sordo: deaf.
- Tos: cough.

The shop:

- Barbería: barber’s.
- Carnicería: butcher’s.
- Centro comercial: shopping centre (UK)/mall (USA).
- Electrodomésticos: domestic appliances.
- Estanco: tobacconist’s.
- Farmacia: chemist’s (UK)/drugstore (USA).
- Ferretería: ironmonger’s.
- Floristería: florist’s.
- Frutería: fruiterer’s.
- Joyería: jeweller’s.
- Juguetería: toy shop.
- Lavandería: launderette.
- Librería: bookshop.
- Mercado: market.
- Óptica: optician’s.
- Panadería: baker’s.
- Papelería: stationer’s.
- Pastelería: cake shop/pastry shop.
- Peluquería: hairdresser’s.
- Perfumería: perfumery.
- Pescadería: fishmonger’s.
- Quiosco: kiosk/newsagent’s.
- Tienda de animales: pet shop.
- Tienda de golosinas: sweetshop.
- Tintorería: dry cleaner’s.
- Zapatería: shoe shop.
Clothes:

- Abrigo: coat.
- Americana/chaqueta: jacket.
- Bikini: bikini.
- Bota: boot.
- Bragas: knickers/panties.
- Calcetines: socks.
- Calzado/zapato: shoes.
- Calzoncillos: underpants (UK)/shorts (USA).
- Camisa: shirt.
- Camiseta: T-shirt.
- Cazadora: jerkin.
- Chaleco: waistcoat (UK)/vest (USA).
- Chándal: track suit.
- Corbata: tie.
- Delantal: apron.
- Disfraz: fancy dress/costume.
- Falda: skirt.
- Gorro/a: cap.
- Guante: glove.
- Hebilla: buckle.
- Jersey: sweater/jumper.
- Pajarita: bow tie.
- Pantalón: trousers (UK)/pants (USA).
- Pantalón vaquero: jeans.
- Pantalones cortos: short trousers.
- Pañuelo: handkerchief.
- Pijama: pyjamas.
- Sandalia: sandal/flip flops.
- Sombrero: hat.
- Zapatillas: slippers.

The bedroom:

- Alfombra: carpet/rug.
- Almohada: pillow.
- Armario: wardrobe/cabinet.
- Cama: bed.
- Cama de matrimonio: double bed.
- Cama individual: single bed.
- Colcha: bedspread/quilt.
- Colchón: mattress.
- Cortina: curtain.
- Edredón: quilt.
- Espejo: mirror.
- Lámpara de mesilla de noche: reading lamp.
- Litera: bunk beds.
- Manta: blanket.
- Mesita de noche: bedside table.
- Percha: coat hanger.
- Reloj despertador: alarm clock.
- Ropa de cama: bedding.
- Sábana: sheet.

The bathroom:

- Alfombra del baño: bath mat.

- Armario del baño: bathroom cabinet.
- Bañera: bath.
- Baño: toilet.
- Bidé: bidet.
- Cepillo de dientes: toothbrush.
- Cepillo para el cabello: hair brush.
- Champú: shampoo.
- Ducha: shower.
- Esponja: sponge.
- Gel de ducha: shower gel.
- Grifo: tap (UK)/faucet (USA).
- Jabón: soap.
- Lavabo: washbasin/sink.
- Maquinilla de afeitar eléctrica: shaver.
- Papel higiénico: toilet paper.
- Pasta de dientes: toothpaste.
- Peine: comb.
- Sales de baño: bath salts.
- Toalla: towel.

The kitchen:

- Abrelatas: tin opener.

- Batidora: food mixer.
- Bol: bowl.
- Cacerola: saucepan.
- Cafetera: coffee pot.
- Cazuela: casserole.
- Congelador: freezer.
- Cubo de basura: rubbish bin (UK)/garbage can (USA).
- Cuchara: spoon.
- Cuchara sopera: soup spoon.
- Cucharilla: teaspoon.
- Cucharón: ladle.
- Cuchillo: knife.
- Cuchillo del pan: bread knife.
- Fregadero: sink.
- Frigorífico/nevera: fridge.
- Horno: oven.
- Jarra: jug.
- Lavadora: washing machine.
- Lavavajillas: dishwasher.
- Olla: pot.
- Olla de presión: pressure cooker.
- Papel de aluminio: foil.
- Plato/fuente: dish.
- Plato sopero: soup dish.
- Sacacorchos: corkscrew.
- Sartén: frying pan.
- Secadora: tumble-dryer.
- Tabla de planchar: ironing board.
- Taza: mug/cup.
- Tenedor: fork.
- Tetera: teapot.
- Tostadora: toster.
- Vajilla: crockery.
- Vaso: glass.

The living room:

- Adorno: ornament.
- Chimenea: fireplace.
- Cojín: cushion.
- Cortinas: curtains.
- Cuadro: picture.
- Comedor: dining room.
- Florero/jarrón: vase.
- Mecedora: rocking chair.
- Mesa baja del salón: coffee table.
- Muebles: forniture.
- Radiador: radiator.
- Sillón: armchair.
- Sofá: couch/sofa/settee.
- Sofá-cama: bed-settee/sofa bed.
- Taburete: stool.

The garden:

- Aspersor: sprinkler.
- Banco: bench.
- Camino/sendero: path.
- Carretilla: wheelbarrow.
- Césped: lawn.
- Cobertizo: shed.
- Cortacésped: lawnmower.
- Escalera: steps.
- Estanque: pond.
- Invernadero: hothouse/greenhouse.
- Malas hierbas: weeds.
- Manguera: hosepipe.
- Pala: spade/shovel.
- Rastrillo: rake.
- Seto: hedge.
- Tijeras para podar: pruning-shears.

Transport by land:

- Aceite: oil.
- Andén: platform.
- Aparcamiento: car park (UK)/parking lot (USA).
- Asiento: seat.
- Asiento del conductor: driver’s seat.
- Asiento del pasajero: passenger seat.
- Asiento trasero: back/rear seat.
- Atasco: traffic jam.
- Autopista: motorway (UK)/highway or freeway (USA).
- Avería: breakdown.
- Camión: lorry (UK)/track (USA).
- Capó: bonnet (UK)/hood (USA).
- Cinturón de seguridad: safety belt.
- Cuentakilómetros: milo meter.
- Equipaje: luggage.
- Ferrocarril: railway.
- Gasolina: petrol (UK)/gas (USA).
- Limpiaparabrisas: windscreen wiper.
- Maleta: suitcase.
- Maletín: briefcase.
- Maquinista: engine driver.
- Metro: underground (UK)/subway (USA).
- Multa: fine.
- Parabrisas: windscreen.
- Parachoques: bumper (UK)/fender (USA).
- Pedal de embrague: clutch pedal.
- Pedal de freno: brake.
- Pinchazo: blow-out/puncture.
- Raíles: rails.
- Retrovisor: wing mirror.
- Revisor: ticket inspector.
- Rueda de recambio: spare wheel.
- Semáforo: traffic lights.
- Señal de tráfico: road sign.
- Vagón: carriage.
- Vías: tracks.
- Volante: steering wheel.

Transport by air:

- Aeropuerto: airport.
- Alas: wings.
- Aterrizaje: landing.
- Avión: aeroplane/plane.
- Avioneta: small plane.
- Azafata: air hostess/stewardess/flight attendat.
- Despegue: takeoff.
- Embarque: boarding.
- Escala: stopover.
- Piloto: pilot.
- Pista de aterrizaje/despegue: runway.
- Tarjeta de embarque: boarding card.
- Terminal: air terminal.
- Torre de mando: control tower.
- Tren de aterrizaje: undercarriage/landing gear.
- Turbulencias: turbulence.

Outdoor activities:

- Arena: sand.
- Bañistas: bathers.
- Bronceador: suntan.
- Camping: camp-site.
- Campista: camper.
- Excursión: excursion/trip/outgoing.
- Mesa plegable: folding table.
- Parasol/sombrilla: sunshade.
- Remolque: caravan.
- Saco de dormir: sleeping bag.
- Tienda de campaña: tent.

Tools:

- Alicates: pliers.
- Bombilla: light bulb.
- Brocha/pincel: paintbrush.
- Caja de herramientas: toolbox.
- Carretilla: wheelbarrow.
- Cepillo metálico: wire brush.
- Cincel: chisel.
- Cinta aislante: sealing tape.
- Cinta métrica: tape measure.
- Clavo: nail.
- Destornillador: screwdriver.
- Enchufe (cabezal): plug.
- Enchufe (pared): socket.
- Escalera: stepladder.
- Interruptor: light switch.
- Lima: file.
- Linterna: torch.
- Llave inglesa: wrench/spanner.
- Martillo: hammer.
- Nivel: spirit level.
- Pala: spade/shovel.
- Paleta: trowel.
- Papel de lija: sandpaper.
- Pistola de clavos: nailgun.
- Serrucho: handsaw.
- Sierra: saw.
- Soplete: blowlamp (UK)/blowtorch (USA).
- Taladradora: drill.
- Tenazas: pincers/tongs.
- Tornillo: screw.
- Tornillo de banco: vice.
- Torno: lathe.
- Tuerca: nut.
- Yunque: anvil.

- Endowment: dotación.
- Urge: instinto.
- Thoroughly: minuciosamente.
- Glance: mirada.
- Blunder: error garrafal/torpeza.
- Priceless: que no tiene precio.
- Beehive: colmena.
- Indeed: en efecto.
- Sudden: repentino/a.
- Within: dentro de.
- For fuck sake: por el amor de dios.
- Profitable: rentable.
- Spare: repuesto.