Fourth Edition Wordlist - Castellano

Fourth edition
Wordlist – Castellano
Here is a list of useful or new words from the English File 4th edition Intermediate Plus Student's Book.
adj = adjective adv = adverb det = determiner n = noun pl n = plural noun phr v = phrasal verb prep = preposition pron = pronoun v = verb
English Part of speech Pronunciation Example sentence Castellano File Section
be called /biː kɔːld/ This is my baby. He is called James. llamarse File 1 Names
be short for /biː ʃɔːt fɔː/ Hi! My name is Mike. It is short for Michael. ser el diminutivo de File 1 Names
change (your) name /tʃeɪndʒ jɔː neɪm/ If you don't like it, you can change your name when you are 16. cambiar de nombre File 1 Names
first name n /fɜːst neɪm/ His first name is Edward. His full name is Edward Sheeran. nombre de pila File 1 Names
full name n /fʊl neɪm/ This author had a long name. His full name was John Ronald Reuel Tolkien. nombre y apellidos File 1 Names
initials pl n /ɪˈnɪʃlz/ This writer used her initials on her book: J. K. Rowling. inicial File 1 Names
maiden name n /ˈmeɪdn neɪm/ What was your maiden name before you got married? apellido de soltera File 1 Names
married name n /ˈmærid neɪm/ I used to be called Ellie Smith until I got married. My married name is Ellie Thomas. apellido de casada File 1 Names
middle name n /ˈmɪdl neɪm/ My daughter's name is Amy Mia Thompson. Mia is her middle name . segundo nombre File 1 Names
name (someone/something) after phr v /neɪm ˈɑːftə/ We're going to name him after my father, Peter. llamar (a alguien) como File 1 Names
nickname n /ˈnɪkneɪm/ His name is Jack, but everyone calls him by the nickname Magic – he's a magician. apodo File 1 Names
pseudonym n /ˈsjuːdənɪm/ She didn't want to publish the new books under her real name so she used a pseudonym . seudónimo File 1 Names
addictive adj /əˈdɪktɪv/ Coffee is really addictive . I need at least three cups a day. adictivo File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
affectionate adj /əˈfekʃənət/ My children are very affectionate . They always want to hold my hand. cariñoso File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
affordable adj /əˈfɔːdəbl/ Rent is so expensive in Britain. For most people, it’s just not affordable . asequible File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
ambitious adj /æmˈbɪʃəs/ She’s very ambitious . She wants to be a top surgeon. ambicioso File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
assertive adj /əˈsɜːtɪv/ It’s important to be assertive , otherwise you will never get what you want. asertivo File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
attractive adj /əˈtræktɪv/ That car’s not very attractive . It’s so square. atractivo File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
careful adj /ˈkeəfl/ She’s really careful with money. She never wastes any. cuidadoso File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
careless adj /ˈkeələs/ He’s really careless . He always breaks things. descuidado File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
colourful adj /ˈkʌləfl/ I like this colourful T-shirt more than the white one. colorido File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
comfortable adj /ˈkʌmfətəbl/ I don’t care about fashion. I just want to feel comfortable . cómodo File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
compassionate adj /kəmˈpæʃənət/ The nurses were kind and compassionate . They looked after me very well. compasivo File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
considerate adj /kənˈsɪdərət/ My boyfriend is very considerate . He always thinks about what I would enjoy. considerado File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
creative adj /kriˈeɪtɪv/ I want to work in a creative profession like advertising or design. creativo File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
dangerous adj /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/ Everyone drives too fast here. The roads are really dangerous . peligroso File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
desirable adj /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/ Everyone wants to live there. It’s a really desirable part of town. codiciada File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
dirty adj /ˈdɜːti/ The room was so dirty that I asked for a different one. sucio File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
easy adj /ˈiːzi/ The test was really easy . I think I’ll get 100%. fácil File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
endless adj /ˈendləs/ It's a beautiful island. There are endless beaches to visit. innumerable File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
envious adj /ˈenviəs/ I’m so envious . I really want one of those cars. envidioso File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
expensive adj /ɪkˈspensɪv/ That’s too expensive . Can we look for one that costs less? caro File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
famous adj /ˈfeɪməs/ She's a famous architect. She won several awards for her work. famoso File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
glamorous adj /ˈɡlæmərəs/ You always look so glamorous . How long does it take you to get ready? glamuroso File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
healthy adj /ˈhelθi/ Your diet is really healthy . I eat too much fatty food. saludable File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
helpful adj /ˈhelpfl/ The staff were really helpful . They answered all of my questions. servicial File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
hopeful adj /ˈhəʊpfl/ I’m hopeful I’ll get the job, but I won’t know until Monday. confiar File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
hopeless adj /ˈhəʊpləs/ This is hopeless . We’ll never get there on time. no haber esperanza File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
impressive adj /ɪmˈpresɪv/ His presentation was really impressive . Everyone was listening for the whole hour. impresionante File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
impulsive adj /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/ Can’t you think about things more carefully? You’re always so impulsive . impulsivo File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
loveable adj /ˈlʌvəbl/ He's an energetic and loveable child. He's always so friendly and happy. adorable File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
luxurious adj /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/ They only sell luxurious brands here. You’ll find cheaper things at other shops. de lujo File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
messy adj /ˈmesi/ This room is very messy ! Can you tidy it? desordenado File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
noisy adj /ˈnɔɪzi/ It’s too noisy in here. I can’t concentrate on my work. ruidoso File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
passionate adj /ˈpæʃənət/ I'm passionate about engineering. I love studying it. apasionado File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
peaceful adj /ˈpiːsfl/ It's quiet and peaceful in my garden. I can't hear any traffic noise. tranquilo File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
possessive adj /pəˈzesɪv/ My girlfriend is really possessive . She doesn’t like me talking to other women. posesivo File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
powerful adj /ˈpaʊəfl/ He’s a rich and powerful businessman. poderoso File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
profitable adj /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/ He’s really rich. He has a very profitable business. rentable File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
rebellious adj /rɪˈbeljəs/ I was really rebellious as a teenager. I never did what my parents wanted. rebelde File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
recognizable adj /ˈrekəɡnaɪzəbl/ The opera house is an immediately recognizable symbol of the city. reconocible File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
reliable adj /rɪˈlaɪəbl/ It’s much less stressful working with reliable people. de confianza File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
responsible adj /rɪˈspɒnsəbl/ My son is very responsible . I trust him to make the right decisions when he is on his own. responsable File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
restful adj /ˈrestfl/ It was a calm and restful day. We relaxed outside. tranquilo File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
risky adj /ˈrɪski/ That idea is too risky . You could lose a lot of money. arriesgado File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
sensible adj /ˈsensəbl/ My daughter is only 14 but she’s very grown-up and sensible . sensato File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
sensitive adj /ˈsensətɪv/ Don’t listen to them. You’re always so sensitive about other people’s opinions. sensible File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
sociable adj /ˈsəʊʃəbl/ She’s really sociable . She’ll talk to anyone. sociable File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
spacious adj /ˈspeɪʃəs/ I need a more spacious office. I have too many things for this space. espacioso File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
stressful adj /ˈstresfl/ My work is so stressful at the moment that I just can’t relax. estresante File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
successful adj /səkˈsesfl/ He’s one of the most successful actors ever. He has won so many prizes. exitoso File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
suitable adj /ˈsjuːtəbl/ Can you find me a more suitable room? This one is too noisy. adecuado File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
thoughtful adj /ˈθɔːtfl/ That's so thoughtful of you – thank you! How did you know I wanted a coffee? atento File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
useful adj /ˈjuːsfl/ Phones are so useful now. I can do everything I want to on mine. útil File 1 Vocabulary Banks - Adjective suffixes
backpack n /ˈbækpæk/ I'm going hiking at the weekend. Can I borrow your big backpack ? mochila File 1 Practical English - Describing luggage
canvas adj /ˈkænvəs/ I've just bought a new canvas bag to take on holiday. lona File 1 Practical English - Describing luggage
dark adj /dɑːk/ My suitcase is dark and it has a pink handle. oscuro File 1 Practical English - Describing luggage
greyish blue adj /ˈɡreɪɪʃ bluː/ Can you see my suitcase? It's small and greyish blue . azul grisáceo File 1 Practical English - Describing luggage
hard plastic adj /hɑːd ˈplæstɪk/ This is my suitcase – the hard plastic one. It keeps everything safe. plástico duro File 1 Practical English - Describing luggage
label n /ˈleɪbl/ They put a label on my suitcase to show that it is heavy and difficult to carry. etiqueta File 1 Practical English - Describing luggage
light adj /laɪt/ Is this your rucksack? The light one? claro File 1 Practical English - Describing luggage
logo n /ˈləʊɡəʊ/ Is this your bag? ~ No, mine has a different logo . logotipo File 1 Practical English - Describing luggage
rucksack n /ˈrʌksæk/ I'll take a rucksack to carry our water and sunscreen today. mochila File 1 Practical English - Describing luggage
sports bag n /spɔːts bæɡ/ I'll take my sports bag today. I'm going to the gym after work. bolsa de deporte File 1 Practical English - Describing luggage
suitcase n /ˈsuːtkeɪs/ How heavy is your suitcase ? We're allowed 15kg. maleta File 1 Practical English - Describing luggage
synthetic material n /sɪnˈθetɪk məˈtɪəriəl/ I've lost my bag. It's black, medium size, and made of synthetic material . material sintético File 1 Practical English - Describing luggage
It's great to see you. /ɪts ɡreɪt tu siː juː/ It's great to see you. Did you have a good journey? Me alegro de verte. File 1 Social English
It's lovely to see you, too. /ɪts ˈlʌvli tu siː juː tuː/ It's great to see you. ~ Thanks. It's lovely to see you, too. Yo también me alegro de verte. File 1 Social English
It's not your day /ɪts nɒt jɔː deɪ/ It's not your day , is it? Maybe tomorrow will be better. Hoy no es tu día File 1 Social English
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Let me take that. /let miː teɪk ðæt/ Let me take that. It looks heavy. Permíteme que te ayude. File 1 Social English
miss v /mɪs/ I really miss you. When are you coming to see me? echar de menos File 1 Social English
Oh wow! /əʊ waʊ/ Oh wow! I forgot that I packed this. That's great. ¡Oh, vaya! File 1 Social English
That's awful. /ðæts ˈɔːfl/ That's awful. Everything has gone wrong today. Es horroroso. File 1 Social English
weird adj /wɪəd/ I've never noticed that face in the picture before. It's weird , isn't it? raro File 1 Social English
beige adj /beɪʒ/ What colour shall we paint the walls? ~ Beige is a neutral colour. beis File 1 More words and phrases in File 1
bright adj /braɪt/ I'm wearing a bright red T-shirt. You'll be able to see me! beis File 1 More words and phrases in File 1
cream adj /kriːm/ Is the dress white? ~ No, it's a bit darker. It's cream . claro File 1 More words and phrases in File 1
dark adj /dɑːk/ What does the tree look like? ~ It has dark green leaves. crema File 1 More words and phrases in File 1
khaki adj /ˈkɑːki/ Khaki is a good colour to wear if you want to hide in the fields or by trees. oscuro File 1 More words and phrases in File 1
maroon adj /məˈruːn/ I don't want red shoes. I like these maroon shoes. They're slightly darker. caqui File 1 More words and phrases in File 1
navy adj /ˈneɪvi/ What colour was your school uniform? ~ We wore navy blue. granate File 1 More words and phrases in File 1
pale (also light) adj /peɪl/ (/laɪt/) My favourite colour is pale blue. marino File 1 More words and phrases in File 1
scarlet adj /ˈskɑːlət/ I've got a red car. It's very bright red – it's scarlet. pálido/claro File 1 More words and phrases in File 1
turquoise adj /ˈtɜːkwɔɪz/ Do you want to paint your room? ~ Yes, I'd like a turquoise room. I love the colour blue. escarlata File 1 More words and phrases in File 1
adaptor n /ə’dæptə(r)/ I have a two-pin adaptor for use in Germany. turquesa File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
bathrobe n /ˈbɑːθrəʊb/ Is this your bathrobe ? You left it on the bathroom floor. albornoz File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
batteries n /ˈbætriz/ Have you got any batteries ? I need some for this remote control. pila File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
beach bag n /ˈbiːtʃ bæɡ/ Can I put my towel in your beach bag , please? bolsa de playa File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
booking confirmation n /ˈbʊkɪŋ ˌkɒnfəˈmeɪʃn/ Who has the booking confirmation ? We need to show it to the hotel receptionist. confirmación de reserva File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
brush n /brʌʃ/ I need a new brush for my hair. cepillo File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
(phone) charger n /‘tʃɑːdʒə(r)/ Have you seen my phone charger ? My battery is nearly flat. cargador (de teléfono) File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
comb n /kəʊm/ My hair is very fine so I only need a comb . peine File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
deodorant n /diˈəʊdərənt/ I put on some deodorant after I have a shower in the morning. desodorante File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
dressing gown n /ˈdresɪŋ ɡaʊn/ It's cold in the morning. I put on my dressing gown and slippers as soon as I get up. bata File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
driving licence n /ˈdraɪvɪŋ laɪsns/ You have to have your driving licence if you want to drive a car. carné de conducir File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
earphones n /ˈɪəfəʊnz/ Can you take out your earphones for a minute? I want to talk to you. auriculares File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
first-aid kit n /ˌfɜːst ˈeɪd kɪt/ Do you have the first-aid kit ? I've cut my hand. botiquín File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
flip flops pl n /flɪp flɒps/ Flip flops make me think of the beach and summer. chanclas File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
fold (clothes) v /fəʊld/ I've just washed these clothes. Can you fold them? doblar (ropa) File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
guidebook n /ɡaɪd bʊk/ The guidebook says this restaurant is good but expensive. guía File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
hairdryer n /’heədraɪə(r)/ There’s a hairdryer in the hotel room. secador File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
headphones pl n /ˈhedfəʊnz/ I prefer to listen to music through my headphones . cascos File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
ID card n /ˌaɪˈdiː kɑːd/ I can show my ID card to prove who I am. carné de identidad File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
insect repellent n /’ɪnsekt rɪpelənt/ I need some insect repellent . They keep biting me. repelente de insectos File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
make-up n /’meɪkʌp/ My wife never wears any make-up . She gets ready really quickly in the morning. maquillaje File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
nail scissors pl n /’neɪl sɪzəz/ Have you got any nail scisssors ? My nails are getting really long. tijera de uñas File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
pack (a suitcase) v /pæk/ Our flight is tomorrow so we should pack our suitcases tonight. hacer (las maletas) File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
pack of cards n /pæk əv ˈkɑːdz/ I've got a pack of cards . Do you want to play a game? baraja File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
passport n /ˈpɑːspɔːt/ You need to show your passport at the airport. pasaporte File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
pyjamas pl n /pəˈdʒɑːməz/ I’m not taking my pyjamas . It will be too hot at night. pijama File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
raincoat n /’reɪnkəʊt/ You’ll need your raincoat if you’re going to Wales on holiday. impermeable File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
rain jacket n /reɪn ˈdʒækɪt/ Do I need to take a rain jacket ? I think the weather is going to be nice. chubasquero File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
razor n /’reɪzə(r)/ I need a shave. Have you seen my razor ? maquinilla de afeitar File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
roll up (clothes) v /rəʊl ʌp/ If you roll up your clothes in the suitcase, it saves space. enrollar (ropa) File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
shampoo n /ʃæmˈpuː/ I left my bottle of shampoo in the bathroom. You can share it – it's a big bottle. champú File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
slippers pl n /ˈslɪpəz/ I bought my grandfather some cosy slippers for his birthday. zapatillas File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
sponge bag n /ˈspʌndʒ bæɡ/ Put your soap and sponge inside the sponge bag . esponjera File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
sun hat n /ˈsʌn hæt/ Don't forget to take a sun hat ! It's really sunny there. pamela File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
sunscreen n /’sʌnskriːn/ It’s 30 degrees today. Don’t forget to put sunscreen on the kids. crema solar File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
swimming trunks pl n /’swɪmɪŋ trʌŋks/ I really don’t like swimming trunks . I much prefer shorts. bermudas de baño File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
swimsuit n /’swɪmsuːt/ I’m going to the pool. Have you seen my swimsuit ? bañador File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
toothbrush n /’tuːθbrʌʃ/ The dentist said I need a new toothbrush . cepillo de dientes File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
toothpaste n /’tuːθpeɪst/ We need more toothpaste . I used the last bit up this morning. pasta de dientes File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
towel n /taʊəl/ I’m going to put this towel on the balcony to dry. toalla File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
travel insurance documents pl n /ˈtrævl ɪnˈʃɔːrəns ˈdɒkjuments/ I've got the travel insurance documents in my bag. If there any problems, we need to call this phone number. seguro de viaje File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
travel iron n /ˈtrævl aɪən/ Can I borrow your travel iron ? I need to iron this shirt before I can wear it. plancha de viaje File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
underwear n /ˈʌndəweə/ Don't forget to pack some underwear . ropa interior File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
unpack v /ʌnˈpæk/ Do you unpack your suitcase as soon as you get back? deshacer (las maletas) File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
visa n /ˈviːzə/ Do I need to get a visa to visit your country? visado File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
wash bag n /wɒʃ bæɡ/ I’ve got a toothbrush and razor in my wash bag . I don’t need anything else. neceser File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
wrap (fragile things) v /ræp/ Can you wrap this bottle inside your towel? I don't want it to break. envolver (objetos delicados) File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Packing
baker’s n /ˈbeɪkə(r)z/ I bought some fresh bread from the baker’s . panadería File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
barber's n /ˈbɑːbəz/ My boyfriend gets his hair cut at the barber's . barbero File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
be out of phr v /bi aʊt ɒv/ I’m sorry, we ’re out of light bulbs at the moment, but we should be getting some in soon. no tener File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
butcher’s n /ˈbʊtʃə(r)z/ Can you buy some chicken from the butcher’s ? carnicería File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
car showroom n /kɑː ˈʃəʊruːm/ I bought my car from the big car showroom on the corner. concesionario File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
chain store n /ˈtʃeɪn stɔː(r)/ You find chain stores like Starbucks everywhere. cadena File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
charity shop n /ˈtʃærəti ʃɒp/ A lot of people give old clothes and books to a charity shop . tienda benéfica File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
chemist’s n /ˈkemɪstz/ Some shops, like a chemist’s , should be open 24/7. farmacia File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
close down phr v /ˈkləʊz daʊn/ A lot of local shops and businesses have been forced to close down because of the recession. cerrar File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
craft fair n /krɑːft feə(r)/ Everything at the craft fair is made by hand. feria de artesanía File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
deli n /ˈdeli/ I bought some lovely meat from the deli . delicatesen File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
DIY store n /ˌdiː aɪ ˈwaɪ stɔː(r)/ I got all the tools I need from the DIY store . tienda de bricolaje File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
dry cleaner’s n /ˌdraɪ ˈkliːnə(r)z/ I got my suit cleaned at the dry cleaner’s . tintorería File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
estate agent’s n /ɪsˈteɪt ˌeɪdʒənts/ I bought my house through the estate agent’s on the high street. inmobiliaria File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
fishmonger’s n /ˈfɪʃmʌŋɡə(r)z/ They have fresh fish every day in the fishmonger’s . pescadería File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
florist’s n /ˈflɒrɪsts/ These flowers were from the florist’s in town. floristería File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
garden centre n /ˈɡɑːdn ˈsentə/ Let's go to the garden centre . I want to buy some more plants for the garden. centro de jardinería File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
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greengrocer’s n /ˈɡriːnɡrəʊsə(r)z/ There are some lovely seasonal fruit and vegetables in the greengrocer’s . verdulería File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
hairdresser’s n /ˈheədresə(r)z/ At which hairdresser’s did you get your hair cut? peluquería File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
jeweller’s n /ˈdʒuːələ(r)z/ I bought this watch from the jeweller’s . joyería File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
launderette n /lɔːnˈdret/ I need to take this duvet to the launderette to wash it. It’s too big to wash at home. lavandería File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
look for phr v /lʊk fɔː(r)/ These directions say to look for the old town hall, because the bus stop we need is over the road from there. buscar File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
look round phr v /lʊk raʊnd/ Do you need any help? ~ No, thanks, I just want to look round . echar un vistazo File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
market stall n /ˈmɑːkɪt stɔːl/ This is my favourite market stall in Camden market. puesto (en un mercadillo) File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
newsagent’s n /ˈnjuːzeɪdʒənts/ The newsagent’s sells newspapers, magazines, and sweets. quiosco File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
off-licence n /ˈɒf laɪsns/ This wine was from the local off-licence . licorería File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
outlet n /ˈaʊtlet/ You can get some great bargains from outlets . outlet File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
pound shop n /paʊnd ʃɒp/ It's a pound shop . Everything costs just £1! tienda de todo a un euro File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
sell out phr v /sel aʊt/ You need to buy your ticket quickly before they all sell out ! agotarse File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
stationer’s n /ˈsteɪʃənə(r)z/ The stationer’s will have lots of different coloured paper. papelería File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
travel agent’s n /ˈtrævl ˌeɪdʒənts/ I never go to the travel agent’s . I always book my holidays online. agencia de viajes File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
try on phr v /ˈtraɪ ɒn/ Is there somewhere I can try on this dress? probar File 2 Vocabulary Banks - Shops and services
get revenge on phr v /ɡet rɪˈvendʒ ɒn/ Do you ever get revenge on expensive hotels by taking their soap and shower gel? vengarse de File 2 More words and phrases in File 2
go out of the window idiom /ɡəʊ aʊt ɒv ðə ˈwɪndəʊ/ I tried not to drink coffee, but that went out of the window when I started studying. tirar por la borda File 2 More words and phrases in File 2
have the urge to /hæv ðə ɜːdʒ tuː/ I really have the urge to try waterskiing…Maybe I can do it on holiday. apetecer mucho File 2 More words and phrases in File 2
magnetic pull n /mæɡˈnetɪk pʊl/ I tried to walk past the shop, but it had a magnetic pull on me. I had to go inside. atraer como un imán File 2 More words and phrases in File 2
whatever the reason /wɒtˈevə ðə ˈriːzn/ You're early! ~ Yes, I think the traffic was light. Or perhaps we took a better route. Whatever the reason , it didn't take long to drive here. sea por lo que fuere File 2 More words and phrases in File 2
baby n /ˈbeɪbi/ She’s married and has a six-month-old baby called Mario. bebé File 3 Stages of life
child n /tʃaɪld/ I was an only child so I didn’t have as much opportunity to be as naughty as other kids. hijo File 3 Stages of life
elderly adj /ˈeldəli/ This road is very busy. It's dangerous for elderly people trying to cross it. anciano File 3 Stages of life
in his / her early twenties (=20–23) /ɪn hɪz / hɜː(r) ˈɜːli ˈtwentiz/ My son left home in his early twenties . con poco más de 20 años (=20-23) File 3 Stages of life
in his / her late forties (=47–49) /ɪn hɪz / hɜː(r) leɪt ˈfɔːtiz/ She finished work in her late forties . al final de la cuarentena (=47-49) File 3 Stages of life
in his / her mid-thirties (= 34–36) /ɪn hɪz / hɜː(r) mɪd ˈθɜːtiz/ She had children in her mid-thirties . bien entrada la treintena (=34-36) File 3 Stages of life
middle-aged adj /ˌmɪdl ˈeɪdʒd/ I hate being middle-aged . I want to be young again. de mediana edad File 3 Stages of life
pre-teen adj /ˌpriː ˈtiːn/ I have a pre-teen class: the students are all aged 11 or 12. preadolescente File 3 Stages of life
retired adj /rɪˈtaɪəd/ My parents are retired . They enjoy having more free time now! jubilado File 3 Stages of life
teenager n /ˈtiːneɪdʒə(r)/ Were you a rebellious teenager ? adolescente File 3 Stages of life
toddler n /ˈtɒdlə(r)/ Our toddler has started nursery. niño(a), que acaba de aprender a andar File 3 Stages of life
behind prep /bɪˈhaɪnd/ The shop is behind the museum. detrás de File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography
close-up n /ˈkləʊs ʌp/ I want to take a close-up of this flower. It's beautiful! primer plano File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography
edit v /ˈedɪt/ I'll edit the photos later to change some of the colours. editar File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography
flash n /flæʃ/ You use the flash when you want to take a photo somewhere dark, e.g. indoors or at night. flash File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography
in the background /ɪn ðə ˈbækɡraʊnd/ You can see their house in the background of the photo. en el fondo File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography
in the bottom right-hand corner /ɪn ðə ˈbɒtəm raɪt hænd ˈkɔːnə(r)/ That’s my sister in the bottom right-hand corner . en la esquina inferior derecha File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography
in the centre /ɪn ðə ˈsentə(r)/ My parents are standing in the centre . en el centro File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography
in the distance /ɪn ðə ˈdɪstəns/ You can see the church in the distance . a lo lejos File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography
in the foreground /ɪn ðə ˈfɔːɡraʊnd/ All of the small children are in the foreground . en primer plano File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography
in the top left-hand corner /ɪn ðə tɒp left hænd ˈkɔːnə(r)/ That’s our house in the top left-hand corner . en la esquina superior izquierda File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography
landscape n /ˈlændskeɪp/ We stood on the mountain and took photos of the landscape . paisaje File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography
lens n /lenz/ With good cameras you can use different lenses , e.g. a wide-angle lens. objetivo File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography
on top of prep /ɒn tɒp ɒv/ Our cat is lying on top of the table. encima de File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography
opposite prep /ˈɒpəzɪt/ My mum is sitting opposite Colin. enfrente de File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography
out of focus adj /aʊt ɒv ˈfəʊkəs/ A photo can be out of focus if you move when you are taking it. desenfocado File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography
overexposed adj /ˌəʊvərɪkˈspəʊzd/ It was too light so the photo was overexposed . sobreexpuesta File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography
portrait setting n /ˈpɔːtrət ˈsetɪŋ/ Many cameras have a portrait setting to use when you want to take a photo of a person. ajuste de retrato File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography
settings pl n /ˈsetɪŋz/ Did you use the automatic settings ? Sometimes you need to change them. ajuste File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography
zoom in phr v /zuːm ɪn/ You zoom in when you are far away from something and you want to take a close-up of it. aumentar el zoom File 3 Vocabulary Banks - Photography
air conditioning n /eə(r) kənˈdɪʃənɪŋ/ I must have air conditioning in my car. It's so hot! aire acondicionado File 3 Practical English - Describing cars
automatic n /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/ My car is an automatic . It's easier to drive for long distances. de cambio automático File 3 Practical English - Describing cars
compact adj /ˈkɒmpækt/ This is a compact car. It's a bit bigger than economy cars. compacto File 3 Practical English - Describing cars
convertible n /kənˈvɜːtəbl/ I love driving my convertible and feeling the sun and the wind. descapotable File 3 Practical English - Describing cars
economy adj /ɪˈkɒnəmi/ I'd like to rent a small car. Can I see your economy cars? económico File 3 Practical English - Describing cars
family adj /ˈfæməli/ I need to buy a family car now that we have two children. familiar File 3 Practical English - Describing cars
luxury adj /ˈlʌkʃəri/ Do you like luxury cars? I know you have a sports car. de lujo File 3 Practical English - Describing cars
manual n /ˈmænjuəl/ My car is a manual . I have to change gears myself. de cambio manual File 3 Practical English - Describing cars
people carrier n /ˈpiːpl ˈkæriə/ There are six of us. Let's rent a people carrier . monovolumen File 3 Practical English - Describing cars
satnav n /ˈsætnæv/ I use the satnav or my phone to get directions when I am driving. navegador File 3 Practical English - Describing cars
at least /æt liːst/ It's a long day, but at least we can rest after dinner. al menos File 3 Social English
Hang on… /hæŋ ɒn/ Hang on... I thought I heard something. Did you hear anything? Espera... File 3 Social English
I'm afraid I can't take your call at the moment. /aɪm əˈfreɪd aɪ kɑːnt teɪk jɔː kɔːl æt ðə ˈməʊmənt/ Hi! I'm afraid I can't take your call at the moment. Please leave a message. Lamentablemente, en estos momentos no puedo atender su llamada. File 3 Social English
I'm pretty tired. /aɪm ˈprɪti ˈtaɪəd/ I had a nine-hour flight so I'm pretty tired. Estoy muy cansado. File 3 Social English
Please leave your message after the tone. /pliːz liːv jɔː ˈmesɪdʒ ˈɑːftə ðə təʊn/ Please leave your message after the tone. I'll get back to you soon! Por favor, deje su mensaje después de la señal. File 3 Social English
See you later. /siː juː ˈleɪtə/ See you later! I'll be back in about two hours. Nos vemos más tarde. File 3 Social English
What's up? /wɒts ʌp/ Hi Mark. What's up? You look worried. ¿Qué pasa? File 3 Social English
back up phr v /bæk ʌp/ You should back up your computer. You'll lose all your pictures if it has a problem. hacer una copia de seguridad File 3 More words and phrases in File 3
cancel v /ˈkænsl/ Do you want to cancel your contract with us? We're sorry you're going. rescindir File 3 More words and phrases in File 3
go offline phr v /ɡəʊ ˌɒfˈlaɪn/ I tried to contact him, but he went offline . I'll Skype him again tomorrow. desconectarse File 3 More words and phrases in File 3
store v /stɔː/ I need to store all my pictures somewhere. guardar File 3 More words and phrases in File 3
upload v /ˌʌpˈləʊd/ I'm going to upload my holiday pictures. You'll be able to see them soon. subir File 3 More words and phrases in File 3
bin n /bɪn/ Can you empty the bin ? It’s full of rubbish. cubo de basura File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
bin bag n /bɪn bæɡ/ We need a new bin bag in the bin. bolsa para la basura File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
bottle n /ˈbɒtl/ I drink a bottle of water with dinner. botella File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
can n /kæn/ Can I have a can of cola? lata File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
cap n /kæp/ Where's the cap for this water bottle? tapón File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
cardboard box n /ˈkɑːdbɔːd bɒks/ The cereal is in that cardboard box . caja de cartón File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
carton n /ˈkɑːtn/ I had a small carton of juice. tetrabrik File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
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food waste n /fuːd weɪst/ Look at all that uneaten food! Food waste is a big problem. residuos de comida File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
give away phr v /ˈɡɪv əweɪ/ I’m moving house in a few weeks, and I’ve decided to give away a lot of books and clothes to a charity shop. donar File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
go to waste /ɡəʊ tu weɪst/ Finish your dinner. Don't let that food go to waste . desperdiciarse File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
jar n /dʒɑː(r)/ Can you open this jar of jam for me, please? tarro File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
landfill site n /ˈlændfɪl saɪt/ Too much rubbish is buried in the ground in landfill sites . vertedero File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
lid n /lɪd/ The lid won’t open. Can you help? tapa File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
packet n /ˈpækɪt/ Would you like a packet of crisps? bolsa File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
plastic bag n /ˈplæstɪk bæɡ/ I take my own bag so I don’t have to use a plastic bag . bolsa de plástico File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
polystyrene tray n /ˌpɒliˈstaɪriːn treɪ/ The chips came in a polystyrene tray . bandeja de poliestireno File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
pot n /pɒt/ I got three big pots of yogurt. That should be enough. tarro File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
pouch n /paʊtʃ/ Do you want this juice pouch ? bolsa File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
reapply v /ˌriːəˈplaɪ/ You should reapply sunscreen every hour if you have fair skin. volver a echarse File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
recycle v /ˌriːˈsaɪkl/ There’s a bottle bank at the local supermarket where you can recycle all your glass bottles and jars. reciclar File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
refuse collector n /ˈrefjuːs kəˈlektə(r)/ The refuse collector collects the bins every week. servicio de recogida de basuras File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
reheat v /ˌriːˈhiːt/ I often reheat food in the microwave. recalentar File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
replay v /ˌriːˈpleɪ/ They will have to replay the match next Saturday. volver a jugar File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
rethink v /ˌriːˈθɪŋk/ If you’re not sure about the project, you should rethink the whole thing. volver a pensar File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
reuse v /ˌriːˈjuːz/ Many supermarkets now charge extra for plastic bags. They prefer customers to have shopping bags which they can reuse . reutilizar File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
rubbish n /ˈrʌbɪʃ/ Can you empty the bin? It’s full of rubbish . basura File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
sell-by date n /ˈsel baɪ deɪt/ How old are they? What’s the sell-by date ? fecha de caducidad File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
supply n /səˈplaɪ/ Do you know where your city's fresh water supply comes from? suministro File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
supply chain n /səˈplaɪ tʃeɪn/ Supermarkets control big supply chains of food. cadena de suministro File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
surplus adj /ˈsɜːpləs/ Surplus food will be thrown away at the end of the evening. exceso File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
take (something) away phr v /ˈteɪk əweɪ/ In many countries there are special containers for used glass and cardboard. People then come and take them away to be recycled. recoger File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
take out phr v /ˈteɪk aʊt/ Please could you take out the rubbish? I did it yesterday. sacar File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
throw (something) away phr v /ˈθrəʊ əweɪ/ If that pen doesn’t work, just throw it away . I hate having pens around that don’t work. tirar File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
tin n /tɪn/ I need a tin of tomatoes for the sauce. lata File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
tub n /tʌb/ There’s a tub of ice cream in the freezer. tarrina File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
waste n /weɪst/ We recycle over 50% of our waste . residuos File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
waste-paper basket n /ˌweɪst ˈpeɪpə bɑːskɪt/ I have a small waste-paper basket in my office. papelera File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
wrapper n /ˈræpə(r)/ Don’t throw your chocolate wrapper on the floor. envoltorio File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Rubbish and recycling
campus n /ˈkæmpəs/ The main university campus is located around Gower Street. campus File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
dissertation n /ˌdɪsəˈteɪʃn/ At the end of the course I need to write a 20,000 word dissertation . ensayo File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
faculty n /ˈfæklti/ I'm a member of the Faculty of Business. facultad File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
halls of residence pl n /ˌhɔːlz əv ˈrezɪdəns/ Many students, particularly first year undergraduates and overseas students, live in halls of residence . residencia (de estudiantes) File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
lecture n /ˈlektʃə(r)/ Don't forget about our 9am lecture tomorrow! clase File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
postgraduate n /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/ I'm a postgraduate because I'm studying for my PhD. estudiante de posgrado File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
professor n /prəˈfesə(r)/ I have a meeting with my professor at 10am, but shall we go for coffee after? profesor universitario File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
seminar n /ˈsemɪnɑː(r)/ Students have the chance to discuss topics and ask questions in the seminar . seminario File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
thesis n /ˈθiːsɪs/ During a PhD, students have to write a doctoral thesis . tesis File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
tutor n /ˈtjuːtə(r)/ My course tutor usually runs seminars on a Wednesday. tutor File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
undergraduate n /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/ My friend is an undergraduate . He is studying for a history and politics degree. estudiante universitario que aún no se ha graduado File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
webinar n /ˈwebɪnɑː/ We watched the webinar rather than going to the seminar. seminario web File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
assist v /əˈsɪst/ I'll assist you in applying for jobs. ayudar (a) File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
attend v /əˈtend/ Students must attend their seminars. asistir (a) File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
apprenticeship n /əˈprentɪʃɪp/ I did an apprenticeship as a young engineer. aprendizaje File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
CV n /ˌsiː ˈviː/ It took me hours to write a CV , but now I can use it for lots of jobs. currículum File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
degree n /dɪˈɡriː/ Did you go to university? ~ Yes, I have a degree in literature. grado (título) File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
experience n /ɪkˈspɪəriəns/ I have five years of experience as a lawyer. experiencia File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
graduate n /ˈɡrædʒuət/ We're looking for a graduate to fill this role. ~ I have a degree in mathematics. graduado File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
head teacher n /ˈpjuːpl/ The head teacher gave a talk to all the pupils who were leaving school. director (de colegio) File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
intern n /ɪnˈtɜːn/ In the summer I’m going to work as an intern . estudiante en prácticas File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
internship n /ɪnˈtɜːnʃɪp/ I did an internship with a media company. I got lots of experience. período de prácticas File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
interview n /ˈɪntəvjuː/ I have to attend an interview for a new job on Monday. entrevista File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
job offer n /dʒɒb ˈɒfə(r)/ You might have to attend several interviews before you get a job offer . oferta de trabajo File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
permit n /ˈpɜːmɪt/ Do you need to apply for a work permit ? permiso File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
pupil n /hed ˈtiːtʃə/ I was the last pupil to leave the classroom at the end of the day. alumno File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
qualifications pl n /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃnz/ What qualifications do you have that make you right for the job? cualificación File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
reference n /refrəns/ My tutor promised to give me a reference when I apply for jobs. carta de recomendación File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
skills pl n /skɪlz/ I have the skills to be a mechanic but there is no work. destrezas File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
vacancy n /ˈveɪkənsi/ I’ve seen a job vacancy in your department. vacante File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Study and work
advert n /ˈædvɜːt/ I keep seeing that advert everywhere. anuncio File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television
be on phr v /bi ɒn/ What time will the movie be on ? ~ At 9 p.m. poner (una película/programa) File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television
box set n /bɒks set/ I got the box set of the last Game of Thrones season for my birthday. caja recopilatoria File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television
cartoon (also animation) n /kɑːˈtuːnz/ (/ˌænɪˈmeɪʃn/) My childen love watching Disney cartoons . dibujos animados (también animación) File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television
chat show n /ˈtʃæt ʃəʊ/ She only went on the chat show to sell things. programa de tertulia File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television
cookery programme n /ˈkʊkəri ˈprəʊɡræm/ The cookery programme often focused on the food of a particular country. programa de cocina File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television
crime drama n /kraɪm ˈdrɑːmə/ I'm watching a great crime drama . I like to work out who committed the crime. película policiaca File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television
documentary n /ˌdɒkjuˈmentri/ Do you want to watch that nature documentary tonight? It's about tigers. documental File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television
episode n /ˈepɪsəʊd/ Do you want to watch an episode tonight? We can watch the rest at the weekend. episodio File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television
live sport n /laɪv spɔːt/ Often you can only watch live sport on TV if you pay for it. deporte en directo File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television
period drama n /ˈpɪəriəd ˈdrɑːmə/ What's your favourite period drama ? ~ I think mine is Downton Abbey. película de época File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television
quiz show n /kwɪz ʃəʊ/ I found the quiz show quite challenging. concurso de televisión File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television
reality show n /riˈæləti ʃəʊ/ Have you ever seen a reality show like Big Brother? They seem to be less popular now. programa de telerrealidad File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television
season n /ˈsiːzn/ It was a really popular show. It lasted for seven seasons . temporada File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television
series n /ˈsɪəriːz/ There's a new series of my favourite drama on TV at the moment. serie File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television
sitcom n /ˈsɪtkɒm/ I love a good sitcom . They always make me laugh. comedia de enredo File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television
soap n /səʊp/ EastEnders is by far the worst soap . Which one do you prefer? telenovela File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television
streaming services pl n /ˈstriːmɪŋ ˈsɜːvɪsɪz/ You can only get it through streaming services such as Netflix. servicios de emisión continua File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television
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the news n /ðə njuːz/ I think the news is worse now it's on 24 hours a day. informativos File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television
turn down phr v /tɜːn daʊn/ Can you turn down the volume? It’s so loud. bajar el volumen File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television
turn off phr v /ˈtɜːn ɒf/ Turn off t he TV before you come to bed. apagar File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television
turn on phr v /ˈtɜːn ɒn/ My daughter turns on the TV as soon as she gets up. encender File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television
turn over phr v /tɜːn əʊvə(r)/ Can you turn over to the football? cambiar (de canal) File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television
turn up phr v /ˈtɜːn ʌp/ Can you turn up the sound? I can’t hear it. subir el volumen File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television
weather forecast n /ˈweðə fɔːkɑːst/ The weather forecast constantly changes and is never very accurate. parte meteorológico File 5 Vocabulary Banks - Television
barn n /bɑːn/ The weather was so bad we put all the animals in the barn . establo File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
branch n /brɑːntʃ/ There's a beautiful bird on that tree branch up there. rama File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
bush n /bʊʃ/ Look at that bird sitting on top of the bush . arbusto File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
cliff n /klɪf/ I love to walk along the cliff near the sea. acantilado File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
cockerel n /kɒk(ə)r(ə)l/ The cockerel is so loud he wakes everyone up in the morning. gallo joven File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
cow n /kaʊ/ I love the fresh milk we get from our cow . vaca File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
donkey n /ˈdɒŋki/ We carried the vegetables to the market on the donkey . burro File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
farmhouse n /ˈfɑːmhaʊs/ Our farmhouse is miles from the town. granja File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
fence n /fens/ I have a new fence between my neighbour’s garden and mine. valla File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
field n /fiːld/ I love looking over the field at the end of my garden. campo File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
gate n /ɡeɪt/ There is a gate to the back garden at the side of my house. cancilla File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
grass n /ɡrɑːs/ It’s been so hot that the grass is no longer green, it’s brown. césped File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
grow v /ɡrəʊ/ We grow c arrots, cabbages, and peas on our farm. cultivar File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
harvest v /ˈhɑːvɪst/ As a child, I always wanted to help harvest the crops on my parents’ farm. cosechar File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
hedge n /hedʒ/ Look over that hedge at the end of the field. seto File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
hen n /hen/ This is a hen . It is a female chicken. gallina File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
hill n /hɪl/ It’s not really a mountain. It’s smaller – more like a hill . colina File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
lake n /leɪk/ This region is famous for its big lakes . lago File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
lamb n /læm/ A baby sheep is called a lamb . cordero File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
leaf (pl leaves) n /liːf/ (/liːvz/) In the autumn, the leaves change to some amazing colours. hoja (pl. hojas) File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
mud n /mʌd/ The football pitch is more like mud than grass. I blame the rain. barro File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
path n /pɑːθ/ Walk along the path for five minutes and then turn right. sendero File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
plant v /plɑːnt/ We plant courgettes in May and pick them from July to September. plantar File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
pick v /pɪk/ We plant courgettes in May and pick them from July to September. recolectar File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
rock n /rɒk/ I jumped onto the rock to cross the stream. roca File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
sheep n /ʃiːp/ The sheep was herded by the shepherd. oveja File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
stick n /stɪk/ He poked the fire with a stick to make sure it was still burning. palo File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
stone n /stəʊn/ If you throw this stone into the sea, it will make a big splash. piedra File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
stream n /striːm/ There’s a little stream , but it’s too small to fish in. arroyo File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
the country n /ðə ˈkʌntri/ I used to live in the city. Now I live in the country . el campo File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
the countryside n /ðə ˈkʌntrisaɪd/ The countryside around here is so beautiful! el campo File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
tractor n /ˈtræktə/ I can plow the fields much faster with a tractor than with a horse. tractor File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
valley n /ˈvæli/ The river goes down the mountain and runs along the valley at the bottom. valle File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
well n /wel/ Some of the farmhouses still get their water from a well outside the house. pozo File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
wood n /wʊd/ It’s not really a forest. I’d call it a small wood . bosque File 5 Vocabulary Banks - The country
I have no idea. /aɪ hæv nəʊ aɪˈdɪə/ What does it mean? ~ I have no idea, sorry. No tener ni idea. File 5 Social English
I'm all right. /aɪm ɔːl raɪt/ Are you ok? ~ Yes, I'm all right. Don't worry. Estoy bien. File 5 Social English
It's a message. /ɪts ə ˈmesɪdʒ/ It's a message from my mother. Es un mensaje. File 5 Social English
Let me stay. /ˈlet miː steɪ/ Thanks for letting me stay. Hotels are so expensive. Dar alojamiento. File 5 Social English
Listen carefully. /ˈlɪsn ˈkeəfəli/ Listen carefully. I need you to pay attention. Escuchar con atención. File 5 Social English
What does it mean? /wɒt dʌz ɪt miːn/ I don't understand this. What does it mean? ¿Qué significa? File 5 Social English
binge watch phr v /bɪndʒ wɒtʃ/ I missed the first series so I binge watched it over a weekend. darse un atracón viendo (una serie) File 5 More words and phrases in File 5
catch-up n /kætʃ ʌp/ I missed the live programme, but I'll watch it on catch-up . en diferido File 5 More words and phrases in File 5
channel n /ˈtʃænl/ This show is boring. What's on the other channel ? canal File 5 More words and phrases in File 5
contestant n /kənˈtestənt/ Did you see the quiz show last night? The winning contestant was brilliant! concursante File 5 More words and phrases in File 5
device n /dɪˈvaɪs/ Do you watch it on TV or on another device ? aparato File 5 More words and phrases in File 5
stream v /striːm/ What do you use to stream your favourite show? emisión en continuo File 5 More words and phrases in File 5
two-screen v /tuː skriːn/ Do you ever two-screen and watch your TV and your phone together? ver en dos pantallas a la vez File 5 More words and phrases in File 5
ask for the bill /ɑːsk fɔː(r) ðə bɪl/ Did you ask for the bill ? pedir la cuenta File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
book a table /bʊk ə ˈteɪbl/ What time shall I book a table for? reservar una mesa File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
bowl n /bəʊl/ I’d like a bowl of cereal for breakfast, please. cuenco File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
candle n /ˈkændl/ Can you please light the candle on the table? vela File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
carry a tray /ˈkæri ə treɪ/ It will be easier if you carry a tray with the food on it. llevar una bandeja File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
clear the table /klɪə(r) ðə ˈteɪbl/ I’ll load the dishwasher if you clear the table . quitar la mesa File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
corkscrew n /ˈkɔːkskruː/ Where’s the corkscrew to open this wine? sacacorchos File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
course n /kɔːs/ Are you ready for your main course ? plato File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
cup n /kʌp/ Can I have a cup of tea? taza File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
dish n /dɪʃ/ Would you like to try this dish ? The restaurant is famous for it. plato File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
fork n /fɔːk/ I can’t use chopsticks, sorry. Have you got a fork ? tenedor File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
glass n /ɡlɑːs/ Can I have a glass of water? vaso File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
jug n /dʒʌɡ/ A jug of tap water, please. jarra File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
knife n /naɪf/ This knife isn’t sharp enough to cut the meat. cuchillo File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
lay the table /leɪ ðə ˈteɪbl/ Can you lay the table ? We’re eating in ten minutes. poner la mesa File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
leave a tip /liːv ə tɪp/ The service wasn’t very good. Shall we leave a tip ? dejar una propina File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
meal n /miːl/ Let's go out for a meal tonight. comida File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
mug n /mʌɡ/ Would you like a mug or a cup? tazón File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
napkin (also serviette) n /ˈnæpkɪn/ (/ˌsɜːviˈet/) Wipe your hands on the napkin . servilleta File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
oil and vinegar /ɔɪl ænd ˈvɪnɪɡə(r)/ I love oil and vinegar on my salad. aceite y vinagre File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
order food /ˈɔːdə(r) fuːd/ How long ago did we order our food ? pedir comida File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
plate n /pleɪt/ Pass me your plate . plato File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
pour the wine /pɔː(r) ðə waɪn/ Shall I pour the wine or leave people to help themselves? servir el vino File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
recommend a dish /ˌrekəˈmend ə dɪʃ/ Could you recommend a dish ? I’m not sure what to have. recomendar un plato File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
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salt and pepper /sɒlt ænd ˈpepə(r)/ Have you seasoned it with salt and pepper ? sal y pimienta File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
saucer n /ˈsɔːsə(r)/ Can you put the cup on the saucer ? platillo File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
send (something) back phr v /send ˈsʌmθɪŋ bæk/ I’m going to send this fish back . It smells funny. devolver de vuelta File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
serve customers /sɜːv ˈkʌstəməz/ It’s a waiter’s job to serve customers and take their orders for food and drinks. atender a los clientes File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
serving dish n /ˈsɜːvɪŋ dɪʃ/ I’ll put the vegetables in a serving dish for people to help themselves. fuente de servir File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
spoon n /spuːn/ Can I have a spoon for my soup? cuchara File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
tablecloth n /ˈteɪblklɒθ/ They’ll have to wash the tablecloth . It’s covered in food. mantel File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
take an order /teɪk æn ˈɔːdə/ Are you ready to take our order ? tomar la comanda File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
teapot n /ˈtiːpɒt/ Is there any tea left in the teapot ? tetera File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
teaspoon n /ˈtiːspuːn/ Did you stir it with the teaspoon ? cucharilla de té File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
tray n /treɪ/ I’ll put your breakfast on a tray so that you can eat it in bed. bandeja File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
try the wine /traɪ ðə waɪn/ Would you like to try the wine ? probar el vino File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
wine glass n /ˈwaɪnɡlɑːs/ It’s a 250 ml wine glass , so don’t drink it too quickly. copa de vino File 6 Vocabulary Banks - At a restaurant
box of matches n /bɒks əv mætʃɪz/ Where is the box of matches ? I want to light the candles. caja de cerillas File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
brick n /brɪk/ How many bricks do we need for this wall? ladrillo File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
bucket n /ˈbʌkɪt/ I need a bucket to wash the windows. cubo File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
change v /tʃeɪndʒ/ I need to change the light bulb. It just went out. cambiar File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
drawing pin n /ˈdrɔːɪŋ pɪn/ Pass me the drawing pins . I'm going to put this poster on the notice board. chincheta File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
drill n /drɪl/ I need a drill to hang this picture. taladro File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
drill v /drɪl/ I need to drill a hole in the wall to hang a picture. taladrar File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
hammer n /ˈhæmə(r)/ Don’t hurt your fingers with the hammer . martillo File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
fix v /fiks/ Can you help me fix my computer? It's not working. arreglar File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
fuse n /fjuːz/ Do you have a spare fuse in the drawer? I need to mend the one in this plug. fusible File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
glue n /ɡluː/ I need some glue to stick this together. pegamento File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
handle n /ˈhændl/ The handle on the drawer is broken. I can’t open it. tirador File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
ladder n /ˈlædə(r)/ I can’t go up the ladder . I hate heights. escalera de mano File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
light bulb n /ˈlaɪt bʌlb/ I can’t see anything. The light bulb has stopped working. bombilla File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
mend v /mend/ I'm going to mend the broken shelf today. Do you want to help me? reparar File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
nail n /neɪl/ How many nails are holding this together? clavo File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
needle and thread n /ˈniːdl ænd θred/ Have you got a needle and thread to sew my shirt button back on? aguja e hilo File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
padlock n /ˈpædlɒk/ We need to secure the shed with a padlock . candado File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
paintbrush n /ˈpeɪntbrʌʃ/ I bought this paintbrush to decorate with. pincel File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
penknife n /ˈpennaɪf/ I always take a penknife camping. It’s really useful. navaja File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
piece of wood n /piːs əv wʊd/ We need to put another piece of wood on the fire. leño File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
put up phr v /pʊt ʌp/ I need to drill a hole in the wall to put up shelves. colgar File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
repair v /rɪˈpeə/ I can't repair my bike myself. I have to take it to a shop in the city. reparar File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
rope n /rəʊp/ I need a rope to tie it together. cuerda File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
screw n /skruː/ I put the screw in using a manual screwdriver. tornillo File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
screwdriver n /ˈskruːdraɪvə(r)/ I put the screws in using a manual screwdriver . destornillador File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
Sellotape n /ˈseləteɪp/ I wrapped the present using paper and Sellotape . celo File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
set up phr v /set ʌp/ I need to set up a new Wi-Fi system at home. configurar File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
sew v /səʊ/ Can you show me how to sew a button on a shirt? I’ve never done it! coser File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
spanner n /ˈspænə/ I need the spanner to change the wheel on your bike. llave (de tuercas) File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
stick v /stɪk/ I broke Mum’s favourite vase. I'm going to stick it together carefully with glue. pegar File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
string n /strɪŋ/ I need some string to support this plant. cordel File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
take apart phr v /teɪk əˈpɑːt/ Can you help me take apart this old bookshelf? I can burn the wood. desmontar File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
tap n /tæp/ Can you turn on the tap to fill the bucket? grifo File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
tape measure n /teɪp ˈmeʒə/ I measured the bookshelf carefully with the tape measure . It's 80 cm wide. cinta métrica File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
torch n /tɔːtʃ/ Can you pass me the torch ? It’s too dark to see. linterna File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
tie v /taɪ/ I’d better tie two pieces of string together to make one long piece. atar File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
tile n /taɪl/ I’ve put new tiles around the shower. azulejo File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
wire n /ˈwaɪə(r)/ This wire should be strong enough to hold the picture. alambre File 6 Vocabulary Banks - DIY and repairs
absorb v /əbˈsɔːb/ Put some newspaper down to absorb all the water. absorber File 6 More words and phrases in File 6
apply v /əˈplaɪ/ Apply the mixture to your hair and your hair will become soft and shiny. aplicar File 6 More words and phrases in File 6
crumple v /ˈkrʌmpl/ I crumpled the paper and dropped it into the bin. arrugar File 6 More words and phrases in File 6
keep away phr v /kiːp əˈweɪ/ This scent helps to keep away the flies. ahuyentar File 6 More words and phrases in File 6
overcooked adj /ˈəʊvə kʊkt/ I can't eat this meat. It's completely overcooked . demasiado hecha File 6 More words and phrases in File 6
overworked adj /ˈəʊvə wɜːkt/ Are you ok? ~ No, I'm really busy. I'm overworked . sobrecargado de trabajo File 6 More words and phrases in File 6
place v /pleɪs/ Take the lemon peel and place it on the windowsills of your house. colocar File 6 More words and phrases in File 6
restore v /rɪˈstɔː/ How can I restore the softness of my towels? recuperar File 6 More words and phrases in File 6
rinse v /rɪns/ Rinse off the mixture with warm water. enjuagar File 6 More words and phrases in File 6
rub v /rʌb/ Rub the sunscreen into your skin. extender File 6 More words and phrases in File 6
seal v /siːl/ Seal the container so no air can get in. sellar File 6 More words and phrases in File 6
stuff v /stʌf/ I stuffed some clothes into a bag. meter File 6 More words and phrases in File 6
undercooked adj /ˈʌndə kʊkt/ Please take this fish back and cook it for longer. It's undercooked . poco hecho File 6 More words and phrases in File 6
understaffed adj /ˈʌndə stɑːft/ We had to wait for ages to get our food. The café was understaffed . falto de personal File 6 More words and phrases in File 6
be away phr v /bi əˈweɪ/ The boss will be away until the end of next week. He’s at a conference in Mexico. estar fuera File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
be back phr v /bi bæk/ I’m just going to the shops. I’ll be back in ten minutes. regresar File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
call back phr v /kɔːl bæk/ He’s out, I’m afraid. Could you call back in about half an hour? llamar de nuevo File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
get (something) back phr v /ɡet bæk/ I’m sorry, but I’m confiscating your phone. You’ll get it back at the end of term. recobrar File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
give away phr v /ɡɪv ə’weɪ/ If you don’t want those clothes, give them away . I’m sure the charity shop would like them. donar File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
give (something) back phr v /ɡɪv bæk/ That’s my book. Give it back . devolver File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
live off phr v /lɪv ɒf/ I'm still a student and I live off my parents. vivir de File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
live on phr v /lɪv ɒn/ How much money do you need to live on ? sobrevivir File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
pay (someone) back phr v /peɪ bæk/ I can only lend you the money if you promise to pay me back next month. devolver dinero File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
pay off phr v /peɪ ɒf/ When I get a good job, I can pay off my student loan. devolver (una deuda) File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
put (something) away phr v /pʊt əˈweɪ/ Please put your toys away . They’re all over the floor. recoger File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
run away phr v /rʌn ə’weɪ/ Don’t run away ! I won’t hurt you. escapar File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
take after phr v /teɪk ˈɑːftə/ I take after my father. We're both tall and like sports. parecerse (a alguien) File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
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take apart phr v /teɪk əˈpɑːt/ You'll have to take apart the engine to find the problem. desmontar File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
take away phr v /teɪk əˈweɪ/ If you take some paracetamol, it’ll take away the pain! hacer desaparecer (un dolor) File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
take off phr v /teɪk ɒf/ What time does our flight take off ? ~ At 10.45 a.m. despegar File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
take off phr v /teɪk ɒf/ Please take off your shoes before you come into the house. quitarse File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
take on phr v /teɪk ɒn/ They’re going to take on ten new interns at Radio London. Why don’t we apply? contratar File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
take (someone) out phr v /ˈteɪk aʊt/ Sorry, I can’t come tonight. I said I would take my girlfriend out for dinner. llevar (a cenar) File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
take over phr v /teɪk ˈəʊvə/ Another business is going to take over our company next year. absorber File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
take up phr v /teɪk ʌp/ I've taken up playing basketball. I love it now. empezar a hacer algo File 7 Vocabulary Banks - Phrasal verbs
enter v /ˈentə/ Please enter your PIN. introducir File 7 Cash machines
insert v /ɪnˈsɜːt/ Please insert your debit or credit card. insertar File 7 Cash machines
remove v /rɪˈmuːv/ Please remove your card from the machine. retirar File 7 Cash machines
select v /sɪˈlekt/ Select the amount you would like to withdraw. seleccionar File 7 Cash machines
withdraw v /wɪðˈdrɔː/ I can’t withdraw cash. I haven’t got any money left. retirar File 7 Cash machines
arena n /əˈriːnə/ We're going to the arena to watch the ice hockey match. estadio File 7 Live entertainment
audience n /ˈɔːdiəns/ The musicians were great and the audience loved them. público File 7 Live entertainment
box office n /ˈbɒks ɒfɪs/ Did you get the tickets from the box office ? taquilla File 7 Live entertainment
crowd n /kraʊd/ Were there a lot of people there? ~ Yes, there was a big crowd . multitud File 7 Live entertainment
curtain n /ˈkɜːtn/ What time does the curtain go up in the theatre? telón File 7 Live entertainment
extra time n /ˈekstrə taɪm/ They scored two goals in extra time ! prórroga File 7 Live entertainment
fan n /fæn/ I'm a big football fan . I always support my team. aficionado File 7 Live entertainment
final whistle n /ˈfaɪnl ˈwɪsl/ The ball went into the net after the final whistle so it wasn't a goal. silbato final File 7 Live entertainment
half time n /ˌhɑːf ˈtaɪm/ Let’s get a drink at half time . descanso File 7 Live entertainment
interval n /ˈɪntəvl/ The interval is only 20 minutes long. intermedio File 7 Live entertainment
matinee n /ˈmætɪneɪ/ The matinee in the afternoon is much cheaper. función File 7 Live entertainment
opponent n /əˈpəʊnənt/ My opponent in the tennis match was very good. adversario File 7 Live entertainment
performance n /pəˈfɔːməns/ Our team's performance has been very bad in the last few matches. They lost them all. actuación File 7 Live entertainment
plot n /plɒt/ What was the plot of the play? Was it interesting? argumento File 7 Live entertainment
programme n /ˈprəʊɡræm/ What does the programme say about the lead actor? programa File 7 Live entertainment
row n /rəʊ/ Which row are we sitting in? fila File 7 Live entertainment
scene n /siːn/ There are some very funny scenes in the play. We couldn't stop laughing. escena File 7 Live entertainment
score n /skɔː/ What's the score ? ~ Two goals to one at the moment. marcador File 7 Live entertainment
spectator n /spekˈteɪtə/ Do you like to play sports or do you prefer to be a spectator ? espectador File 7 Live entertainment
stadium n /ˈsteɪdiəm/ This stadium c an hold 20,000 people. estadio File 7 Live entertainment
stage n /steɪdʒ/ How far away from the stage are our seats? escenario File 7 Live entertainment
stalls (also circle) n /stɔːlz / ˈsɜːkl/ We have seats in the stalls – they were good value. patio de butacas/anfiteatro File 7 Live entertainment
ticket n /ˈtɪkɪt/ Did you get a ticket for the show? ~ Yes, here it is. entrada File 7 Live entertainment
dryer n /ˈdraɪə/ Take your clothes out of the washing machine and put them in the dryer . secadora File 7 Practical English - Rules for guests
eco-friendly adj /ˈiːkəʊ ˈfrendli/ Use the eco-friendly setting on the washing machine to save energy. respetuoso con el medioambiente File 7 Practical English - Rules for guests
hot water programme n /hɒt ˈwɔːtə ˈprəʊɡræm/ You don't need to use the hot water programme . You can wash this at 30 degrees. programa de agua caliente File 7 Practical English - Rules for guests
meat product n /miːt ˈprɒdʌkt/ Can you move the chicken to the big fridge? Let's keep this one free of meat products . productos cárnicos File 7 Practical English - Rules for guests
no-smoking adj /nəʊ ˈsməʊkɪŋ/ This is a no-smoking café. You have to go outside to smoke. de no fumadores File 7 Practical English - Rules for guests
password n /ˈpɑːswɜːd/ What's the password for your Wi-Fi? contraseña File 7 Practical English - Rules for guests
washing line n /wɒʃɪŋ laɪn/ It's a hot day. You can put your clothes on the washing line outside to dry. tendedero File 7 Practical English - Rules for guests
Any news? /ˈeni njuːz/ You're waiting to hear about your university applications, aren't you? Any news? ¿Tienes alguna noticia? File 7 Social English
Did you get that? /dɪd juː ɡet ðæt/ The postcode is OX2 6DP… did you get that? ~ Yes, I've written it down. ¿Te has enterado? File 7 Social English
I hope so. /aɪ həʊp səʊ/ Do you think you'll pass your driving test? ~ I hope so. I've practised a lot. Espero que sí File 7 Social English
keep trying /kiːp ˈtraɪɪŋ/ Did that work? ~ No, not yet. I'll keep trying . continuar intentando (algo) File 7 Social English
such det /sʌtʃ/ This is such an interesting book. I can't stop reading it! tan File 7 Social English
That…business /ðæt … ˈbɪznəs/ What did Mum mean about that "tennis match" business ? ~ I'll tell you later. La cosa aquella de... File 7 Social English
bleach v /bliːtʃ/ Did you bleach your hair? It's really pale now. decolorar File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
blow-dry n /ˈbləʊ draɪ/ What did you have done at the hairdressers? ~ Just a cut and a blow-dry . secado File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
bunches n /bʌntʃɪz/ My daughter likes her hair in bunches . coletas File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
buzz cut n /bʌz kʌt/ I always have a buzz cut . It’s nice and cool in the summer. rapado con máquina File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
curled adj /kɜːld/ I don’t like my hair straight. I always have it curled . rizado File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
do aerobics /du eəˈrəʊbɪks/ We do aerobics to music. hacer aeróbic File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
do press ups /du pres ʌps/ Yes, I do press ups every morning – about a hundred of them. hacer flexiones File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
do sit ups /du sɪt ʌps/ I do sit ups to strengthen my stomach muscles. hacer sentadillas File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
do spinning /du ˈspɪnɪŋ/ I tried to do spinning but I’m not fit enough. hacer spinning File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
do stretches /duː stretʃɪz/ You should do some stretches to warm up before you start exercising. hacer estiramientos File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
do (lift) weights /du (lɪft) weɪts/ I want to do weights to put on some muscle. levantar pesas File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
do yoga / Pilates /du ˈjəʊɡə / pɪˈlɑːtiːz/ Lots of footballers do yoga to stay flexible. hacer yoga/pilates File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
dye v /daɪ/ I want to dye my hair blonde. teñir File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
facial n /ˈfeɪʃl/ My face feels so fresh after a facial . tratamiento facial File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
fake tan n /feɪk tæn/ She wears so much fake tan that she looks orange. bronceado artificial File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
fringe n /frɪndʒ/ I think you look better without a fringe . flequillo File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
highlights (lowlights) pl n /ˈhaɪlaɪts (ləʊlaɪts)/ I’ll have a few blonde highlights to lighten my hair, please. mechas (reflejos) File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
manicure n /ˈmænɪkjʊə(r)/ I have a manicure on my nails every week. manicura File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
massage n /ˈmæsɑːʒ/ I need a massage . My back hurts so much. masaje File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
parting n /ˈpɑːtɪŋ/ I had a side parting when I was a child. raya File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
pedicure n /ˈpedɪkjʊə(r)/ I have a pedicure regularly in the summer because I wear sandals a lot. pedicura File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
perm n /pɜːm/ I got a perm to put big waves in my hair. permanente File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
plait n /plæts/ My hair looks curly when I take my plaits out. trenza File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
ponytail n /ˈpəʊniteɪl/ He puts his long hair in a ponytail . coleta File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
put up phr v /pʊt ʌp/ When it’s hot I put my hair up to keep cool. hacerse un moño File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
shave n /ʃeɪv/ You need to have a shave . Your beard is growing. afeitado File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
straighten v /ˈstreɪtn/ I don’t like my curly hair so I normally straighten it. alisarse File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
treatment n /ˈtriːtmənt/ Are you going to get a treatment at the spa today? tratamiento File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
trim n /trɪm/ Don’t cut much off. Just give it a trim . cortarse las puntas File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
use a cross trainer /juːs ə krɒs ˈtreɪnə(r)/ I’m going to use a cross trainer to get fit for my walking holiday. utilizar una elíptica File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
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use an exercise bike /juːs æn ˈeksəsaɪz baɪk/ I use an exercise bike when it’s raining. utilizar una bicicleta estática File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
use a rowing machine /juːs ə ˈrəʊɪŋ məˈʃiːn/ I use a rowing machine for fitness and upper body strength. utilizar una máquina de remo File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
use a running machine /juːs ə ˈrʌnɪŋ məˈʃiːn/ I like running outside, so I would never use a running machine . utilizar una máquina de correr File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
use a yoga mat /juːs ə ˈjəʊɡə mæt/ Do you use a yoga mat in the class? utilizar una colchoneta de yoga File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
waxing n /wæksɪŋ/ I’m not sure about waxing . I’ve heard it’s really painful. hacerse la cera File 8 Vocabulary Banks - Looking after yourself
archer n /ˈɑːtʃə/ The archer fired dozens of arrows into the air. arquero File 8 Wars and battles
arrow n /ˈærəʊ/ The arrow was as long as my arm and had white feathers at the end. flecha File 8 Wars and battles
bow n /bəʊ/ The archer used a bow which was nearly as tall as he was. arco File 8 Wars and battles
helmet n /ˈhelmɪt/ Was his helmet made of metal or leather? casco File 8 Wars and battles
shield n /ʃiːld/ The shield was painted in the colours of the army's flag. escudo File 8 Wars and battles
aisle n /aɪl/ The bride walked down the aisle of the abbey. pasillo File 8 Historic buildings
column n /ˈkɒləm/ A huge stone column supported the roof. columna File 8 Historic buildings
crypt n /krɪpt/ The crypt was under the church and very cold. cripta File 8 Historic buildings
dome n /dəʊm/ It's an old church with a famous large dome on top. cúpula File 8 Historic buildings
gallery n /ˈɡæləri/ We stood in the gallery and watched the service beneath us. tribuna File 8 Historic buildings
nave n /neɪv/ The nave of the building was meant to remind people of a ship. nave File 8 Historic buildings
tomb n /tuːm/ Have you seen the tomb of the king? tumba File 8 Historic buildings
crown v /kraʊn/ Everyone watched the Archbishop crown Elizabeth the Queen of England. coronar File 8 More words and phrases in File 8
defeat v /dɪˈfiːt/ King William defeated King Harold in battle. derrota File 8 More words and phrases in File 8
destroy v /dɪˈstrɔɪ/ The knights planned to destroy the castle and take over the kingdom. destruir File 8 More words and phrases in File 8
fight v /faɪt/ Did the kings fight ? ~ Yes, they fought hard in the battle. luchar File 8 More words and phrases in File 8
invade v /ɪnˈveɪd/ We will invade from the south and take the city! invadir File 8 More words and phrases in File 8
kill v /kɪl/ Did they kill the king? ~ Yes, the king was killed in the battle. matar File 8 More words and phrases in File 8
retreat v /rɪˈtriːt/ The army lost and had to retreat quickly. retirarse File 8 More words and phrases in File 8
succeed v /səkˈsiːd/ Do you know who will succeed the Queen? suceder File 8 More words and phrases in File 8
accuracy n /ˈækjərəsi/ Accuracy is more important than speed. precisión File 9 Word building
accurate adj /ˈækjərət/ Can you be more accurate , please? These directions are very vague. preciso File 9 Word building
accurately adv /ˈækjərətli/ She can remember accurately what she did on any day. con precisión File 9 Word building
confidence n /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/ Do you have confidence in your skills? confianza File 9 Word building
confident adj /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/ He's very confident about this. ~ He's done it many times so he knows it well. seguro File 9 Word building
confidently adv /ˈkɒnfɪdəntli/ "Trust me; I know the right direction", she said confidently . con seguridad File 9 Word building
emotion n /ɪˈməʊʃn/ Do you think people should show much emotion at work? emoción File 9 Word building
emotional adj /ɪˈməʊʃənl/ The fans had a very emotional reaction to their team's win. emocional File 9 Word building
emotionally adv /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/ The actors found the scene emotionally challenging to film. emocionalmente File 9 Word building
importance n /ɪmˈpɔːtns/ Can you tell me the importance of these dates? Do you remember what happened? relevancia File 9 Word building
important adj /ɪmˈpɔːtnt/ I'm very busy, but I'll help you if it's important . importante File 9 Word building
importantly adv /ɪmˈpɔːtntli/ Remember to take lots of photos, but, most importantly , enjoy yourself! principalmente File 9 Word building
memorable adj /ˈmemərəbl/ The event was really memorable . I’ll never forget it. memorable File 9 Word building
memorably adv /ˈmemərəbli/ It was a memorably hot day in the middle of August. memorablemente File 9 Word building
memory n /ˈmeməri/ Do you have a good memory for people? memoria File 9 Word building
person n /ˈpɜːsn/ There was a person standing in the room. I didn't recognize him. persona File 9 Word building
personal adj /ˈpɜːsənl/ Can I read your email? ~ No, it's personal . personal File 9 Word building
personally adv /ˈpɜːsənəli/ Personally , I didn't enjoy it, but a lot of people did. personalmente File 9 Word building
best man n /ˌbest ˈmæn/ My brother was the best man at our wedding. acompañante del novio en una boda File 9 Weddings
bride n /braɪd/ I’m always the bridesmaid and never the bride . novia File 9 Weddings
bridesmaid n /ˈbraɪdzmeɪd/ I’m always the bridesmaid and never the bride. dama de honor File 9 Weddings
couple n /ˈkʌpl/ Are they just friends? ~ No, they're a couple . pareja File 9 Weddings
engaged adj /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/ I got engaged at the weekend. ~ Congratulations! prometido File 9 Weddings
(bride)groom n /(ˈbraɪd) ɡruːm/ The groom was in trouble. He was late to the wedding. (novia) novio File 9 Weddings
guest n /ɡest/ There's space for one more guest on the seating plan. invitado File 9 Weddings
invitation n /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃn/ Oh look – we've got a wedding invitation from Rob and Jenny. invitación File 9 Weddings
married adj /ˈmærid/ How long have you been married? ~ Five years. casado File 9 Weddings
page boy n /peɪdʒ bɔɪ/ My little nephew is going to be the page boy at our wedding. paje File 9 Weddings
reception n /rɪˈsepʃn/ Make sure we have enough food and drink for all the guests at the reception . banquete File 9 Weddings
fetch v /fetʃ/ Can you fetch my book from the other room, please, if you're going there? coger File 9 Social English
goodness knows /ˈɡʊdnəs nəʊz/ Are your parents coming to visit you next month? ~ Goodness knows . They never make plans for more than a week into the future. quién sabe File 9 Social English
I can't wait /aɪ kɑːnt weɪt/ You're going on holiday next week, aren't you? ~ Yes, I can't wait to go. Tener muchas ganas de File 9 Social English
I must admit /aɪ mʌst ədˈmɪt/ I must admit , this hotel is better than I expected. It didn't have good reviews, but I like it. Debo admitir que File 9 Social English
It's great to have you back. /ɪts ɡreɪt tu hæv juː bæk/ It's great to have you back. ~ Thanks! I've been away for too long. Es estupendo tenerte de vuelta. File 9 Social English
wish you were here /wɪʃ juː wɜː hɪə/ Are you enjoying your holiday? ~ Yes, I wish you were here . ojalá estuvieses aquí File 9 Social English
memorize v /ˈmeməraɪz/ Can you memorize this long list of numbers? memorizar File 9 More word and phrases in File 9
recall v /rɪˈkɔːl I can't recall exactly when this happened. recordar File 9 More word and phrases in File 9
remind v /rɪˈmaɪnd/ Can you remind me to get some milk at the shops? recordar (algo a alguien) File 9 More word and phrases in File 9
apartment (North American English) n /əˈpɑːtmənt/ My apartment is on the fourth floor. apartamento File 10 British and American English
cell phone (North American English) n /ˈsel fəʊn/ Can I use your cell phone to call home? teléfono móvil File 10 British and American English
check (North American English) n /tʃek/ Can we have the check for the meal please? cuenta File 10 British and American English
closet (North American English) n /ˈklɒzɪt/ Put your clothes in the closet , not on the floor! armario File 10 British and American English
elevator (North American English) n /ˈelɪveɪtə(r)/ Take the elevator to the twentieth floor. ascensor File 10 British and American English
fall (North American English) n /fɔːl/ The trees are beautiful colours here in fall . otoño File 10 British and American English
faucet (North American English) n /ˈfɔːsɪt/ The faucet is broken so I can’t wash my hands. grifo File 10 British and American English
first floor (North American English) n /fɜːst flɔː/ It's on the first floor so you don't have to go up any stairs. planta baja File 10 British and American English
garbage (North American English) n /ˈɡɑːbɪdʒ/ The bin is full of garbage . basura File 10 British and American English
gas (North American English) n /ɡæs/ Can you fill the car with gas ? gasolina File 10 British and American English
high school (North American English) n /ˈhaɪ skuːl/ After high school I want to go to college. instituto de enseñanza secundaria File 10 British and American English
movie theater (North American English) n /ˈmuːvi ˈθɪətə(r)/ There are no good movies on at the movie theatre . cine File 10 British and American English
pants (North American English) n /pænts/ How many pairs of pants are you taking? ~ Just two pairs of jeans. pantalones File 10 British and American English
parking lot (North American English) n /ˈpɑːkɪŋ lɒt/ If you see a parking lot , tell me. I need to park the car near here. aparcamiento File 10 British and American English
purse (North American English) n /pɜːs/ What's in your purse ? ~ Water, sunscreen, my cell phone, some snacks… bolso File 10 British and American English
restroom (North American English) n /ˈrestruːm/ The restroom needs to be cleaned. It smells bad. aseo File 10 British and American English
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sidewalk (North American English) n /saɪd wɔːk/ Stay on the sidewalk . There's a lot of traffic on this road. acera File 10 British and American English
sneakers (North American English) pl n /ˈsniːkəz/ I haven’t got my sneakers so I can’t go for a run. zapatillas de deporte File 10 British and American English
stand in line (North American English) v /stænd ɪn laɪn/ We had to stand in line for the movie theater. hacer cola File 10 British and American English
stingy adj /ˈstɪndʒi/ You should give more for a tip. Don't be stingy ! tacaño File 10 British and American English
subway (North American English) n /ˈsʌbweɪ/ Which subway line do we need? metro File 10 British and American English
truck (North American English) n /trʌk/ All the mail will go in a big truck to the main sorting centre. camión File 10 British and American English
yard (North American English) n /jɑːd/ I like to sit out in my yard with my dog. patio File 10 British and American English
zip code (North American English) n /zɪp kəʊd/ Let me find your details…can you tell me your zip code , please? código postal File 10 British and American English
cheat v /tʃiːt/ What happens to people who cheat in exams? copiar File 10 Exams
do exams /duː ɪɡˈzæmz/ Do you have to do exams as part of your course? hacer exámenes File 10 Exams
fail v /feɪl/ I'm not going to fail this exam. I've worked really hard. suspender File 10 Exams
multiple-choice adj /ˈmʌltɪpl tʃɔɪs/ I like multiple-choice questions. I think they're quite easy. tipo test File 10 Exams
oral (also speaking) adj /ˈɔːrəl (ˈspiːkɪŋ)/ I had to do an oral exam as part of my French course. oral File 10 Exams
pass v /pɑːs/ I'm sure you're going to pass this exam. You know the subject well. aprobar File 10 Exams
practical adj /ˈpræktɪkl/ We have to do some practical tests to show that we understand how this works. práctico File 10 Exams
retake v /ˈriːteɪk/ Did you have to retake the exam? ~ Yes, I studied over summer. repetir (un examen) File 10 Exams
revise v /rɪˈvaɪz/ Do you want to come to the party? ~ No, I have to stay in and revise for the exam. repasar (para un examen) File 10 Exams
take v /teɪk/ Can you take my exam for me? Only joking! hacer (un examen) File 10 Exams
true or false /truː ɔː fɔːls/ I'm making some true or false questions for my students. verdadero o falso File 10 Exams
awesome adj /ˈɔːsəm/ Did you have fun? ~ Yeah, I had an awesome time! genial File 10 More words and phrases in File 10
compliment n /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ It was nice to get a compliment on my accent. felicitación File 10 More words and phrases in File 10
creepy adj /ˈkriːpi/ Wow – that house looks creepy . I wouldn't like to live there. espeluznante File 10 More words and phrases in File 10
get (something) v /ɡet/ I get it – you think this show is great. You don't have to keep telling me! entender (algo) File 10 More words and phrases in File 10
nod v /nɒd/ Nod your head if you agree with me. asentir (con la cabeza) File 10 More words and phrases in File 10
reserved adj /rɪˈzɜːvd/ I think that most people here are quite reserved . We don't talk very much to strangers. reservado File 10 More words and phrases in File 10
turkey n /ˈtɜːki/ What did you have for dinner? ~ It was a special dinner so we had turkey . pavo File 10 More words and phrases in File 10
weird adj /wɪəd/ I thought the decorations looked weird . I didn't like the style. raro File 10 More words and phrases in File 10
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