DIFFERENT LEXICAL FIELDS

1- FORM & SIZE

Big: grande Circle: círcular
Curved: curvado Deep: profundo
Enormous: enorme Flat: Plano
Grant: gigante Gigantisc: gigantesco
High: alto Huge: inmenso
Large: grande Little: pequeño
Long: largo Low: bajo
Massive: enorme Medium: mediano
Narrow: estrecho Oval: ovalado
Pointed: puntiagudo Rectangle: rectangular
Round: redondo Short: corto
Small: pequeño Square: cuadrado
Straight: recto Tall: alto
Thick: grueso / gordo Thin: Delgado
Tiny: diminuto Triangle: triangular
Wide: ancho
2- CITY
Avenue: avenida Building site: obra
Busy: concurrido Cementery: cementerio
Centre: centro Church: iglesia
Corner: esquina District: barrio
High street: calle principal Inhabitant: habitante
Kerb: bordillo Lamppost: farola
Pavement: acera Side street: callejón
Slums: barrio bajo Town hall: ayuntamiento
Outskirts: afueras Sewers: alcantarillas
Stock exchange: Bolsa Post box: buzón de correos
Phone box: cabina telefónica Lane: callejón

3- HOME
Accommodation: alojamiento
Bedsit: habitación amueblada
Converted: reformado
Dwelling: lugar de residencia
Furnished: amueblado
Tenement: bloque de viviendas
4- BODY
Ankle: tobillo
Back: espalda
Bottom: trasero
Calf: pantorrilla
Elbow: codo
Apartment: piso
Block of flats: bloque de pisos
Cottage: casa de campo
Farmhouse: granja
Property: propiedad
Unfurnished: sin amueblar
Arm: brazo
Bone: hueso
Breast: pecho (mujer)
Chest: pecho
Figure: figura/ tipo
Finger: dedo Fist: puño
Flesh: carne Foot: pie
Hand: mano Heel: talón
Hip: cadera Joint: articulación
Knee: rodilla Knuckle: nudillos
Leg: pierna Navel: ombligo
Limb: extremidad Muscle: músculo
Nail: uña Rib: costilla
Shoulder: hombro Side: costado
Skin: piel Spine: columna vertebral
Thigh: muslo Thumb: dedo pulgar
Toe: dedo Vein: vena
Waist: cintura Wrist: muñeca

 Thumb, index finger, middle finger, rin finger, little finger or pinkie

5- HEAD
Cheek: mejilla Chin: barbilla
Ear: oreja Eye: ojo
Eyebrow: ceja Eyelash: pestaña
Eyelid: párpado Face: cara
Forehead: frente Gums: encías
Hair: pelo Jaw: mandíbula
Lip: labio Mouth: boca
Neck: cuello Nose: nariz
Skull: cráneo Teeth: dientes
Tongue: lengua Throat: garganta

6- PERSONALITY
Absent- minded: distraído Ambitious: ambicioso
Amusing: divertido Anxious: inquieto
Bad-tempered: mal genio Brave: valiente
Calm: tranquilo Charming: encantador
Cheerful: alegre Clever: inteligente
Conceited: engreído Crazy: loco
Cruel: cruel Decisive: decisivo
Enthusiastic: entusiasta Friendly: amble
Funny: divertido generous: generoso
Gentle: dulce Good-natured: afable
Kind: amable Lazy: perezoso
Mean: mezquino Modest: modesto
Nasty: sucio /obsceno Naughty: travieso
Optimistic: optimista Pessimistic: pesimista
Polite: educado Quiet: tranquilo
Rude: grosero Self- confident: seguro
Sensible: sensato Sensitive: sensible
Serious: serio Shy: tímido
Well-behaved: buen comportamiento Wicked: malvado
Outgoing: extrovertido Sympathetic: comprensivo
Vain: vanidoso Stubborn: terco
Easy-going: tranquilo Superstitious: supersticioso
Conceited: presuntuoso Caring: delicado
Agradecido: grateful Angustioso: distressing
Asombrado: amazed /astonished Autoritario: Authoritarian
Embaucador: deceptive Impaciente: eager
Infeliz: miserable Ira: rage
Rencoroso: rancorous Suspiro: sigh
Ruborizarse: to blush Willing: voluntarioso
Wimp: cobarde Loony: loco
Standstill: imprudente Daft: imbecil
7- THE FAMILY
Siblings: hermanos Father
Grandparents Mother
Son Children
Uncle Twin
Mother-in-law: suegra Father-in-law: suegro
Daughter Great grandfather: bisabuelo
Great- grandmother Cousin
Aunt Brother
Sister Stepbrother: hermanastro
Stepmother: madrastra Stepsister: hermanastra
Brother-in-law: cuñado Sister-in-law: cuñada
Fianceé: prometido/a To get married
Only a child Husband
Wife Godfather: padrino
Godmather: madrina Godchild: ahijado
To get divorced To split up
To get engaged Nephew
Niece Widow (er)
Adopted To give birth to
To spoil Single parent family
To grow out To bring up
Foster family: familia de sangre Brotherly love: amor fraternal
Forebears: antepasados Better half: media naranja
Religious wedding Civil wedding
Shotgun marriage: boda de penalty Silver/golden wedding
Wedding band Wedding cake
Wedding day Wedding gown
Get engaged: comprometerse Get married
Get divorced Get pregnant
Granny: abuelita Bride: novia
Groom: novio Bestman
Bestwoman Bridesmaid/ Maid of honour
Hen party/ bachelorette: despedida soltera Bachelor party/ stag night
Train: cola Vows: votos

8- HEALTH
Vomit Throw out
Puke: vomitar Barf: vomitar
Rash: salpullido Bruise: cardenal/ moretón
Lump: bulto Spots: manchas, granos
A black eye: un ojo morado A cold: un resfriado
Cough: tos Sore throat
Chest pains: dolor pecho Indigestion
Diarrhoea Painful joints
Blisters: rozaduras Sunburn:
Dizzy: mareado Shivery: escalofríos
Faint: mareado Constipated: estreñido
Flu Chickenpox: varicela
Mumps: paperas A virus
Sth that’s going round: algo congestionado Hypochondriac
Haemorrhage Pneumonia
Rheumatism An ulcer
Dislocated a heart attack
Cancer Prescription
To rub: untarse Bandage: Venda
Plaster: escayola you’re in hospital: patiend
You’re in the hospital graze: rozadura
To inspect: examinar To knit: soldar, unir
Scab: costra to relieve: aliviar
Allergy Asthma
Scar: cicatriz Sprain: esguince
To keel: desplomarse Numb: entumecido
Sling: cabestrillo Drop dead: muerto
Sweat: sudor

9- JOBS
Actor (Actor) Actress (Actriz)
Air hostess (Azafata) Architec (Arquitecto)
Butcher (Carnicero) Baker (Panadero)
Bricklayer (Albañil) Carpenter (Carpintero)
Cashier (Cajero) Chef (Jefe de cocina)
Craftsman (Artesano) Dentist (Odontólogo)
Developer (Programador) Doctor (Médico)
Electrician (Electricista) Employee (Funcionario)
Engineer (Ingeniero) Farmer (Agricultor)
Fisherman (Pescador) Hairdresser (Peluquero)
Director (Director) Journalist (Periodista)
Lawer, attourney, barrister (Abogado) Mechanic (Mecánico)
Musician (Músico) Nurse (Enfermera)
Office worker (Oficinista) Plumber (Fontanero)
Postman (Cartero) Servant (Criado)
Singer (Cantante) Shoemaker (Zapatero)
Taxi driver (Taxista) Translator (Traductor)
Teacher (Profesor) Psychologist (PSicólogo)
Photographer (Fotógrafo) Physiotherapist (Fisioterapeuta)
Secretary (Secretaria) Veterinarian (Veterinario)
Waiter (Camarero) Writer (Escritor)
Dustman: basurero Fire fighter (bombero)
Florist: floristero
Bobby:policía

Accidente de trabajo Industrial accident

Aprendiz Trainee ; Apprentice

Asalariado Salary earner

Bolsa de Trabajo Employment exchange (U.K.)

Contratar To employ

Contrato de trabajo Work contract

Empleo de media jornada Part-time employment: part-time job

Horas extraordinarias Overtime

Huelga Strike

Jubilación ; Retiro Retirement

Obrero cualificado Skilled worker

Obrero no cualificado Unskilled worker

Personal Staff

Reivindicaciones Claims

Remuneración Remuneration

Rescindir un contrato To terminate a contract

Sindicato Trade union (U.K.) ; Labour union (USA)

Temporero Seasonal worker

10- FOOD
Alimentación Feeding; food

Apetito Appetite
Asar To roast

Asar a la parrilla To grill

Calentar To heat

Cantina Canteen

Hornear To bake

Cortar To cut; to chop

Descongelar To defrost

Entremés Hors d'oeuvre

Estofar ; Guisar To stew

Freír To fry

Hambre Hunger

Hervir To boil

Pelar To peel

Plato fuerte Main course

Poner la mesa To lay the table

Preparar la comida To make lunch

Quitar la mesa To clear the table

Remover To stir

Sed Thirst

Servir To serve

Servir la mesa To wait at table

Tentempié Snack

Arroz Rice

Avena Oats

Canelones Cannelloni

Centeno Rye

Cereales Cereals

Espaguetis Spaghetti

Fideo Noodle

Harina Flour

Levadura Leaves

Harina de arroz Ground rice

Harina de avena Oatmeal

Harina de maíz Corn flour

Harina de trigo Wheat meal

Harina integral Wholemeal flour

Macarrones Macaroni

Pan casero Homemade bread

Pan de centeno Rye Bread

Pan de molde Thin-crusted bread

Pan duro Stale bread

Pan rallado Breadcrumbs

Pan tierno Fresh bread

Trigo Wheat

Cuajada Curd

Lácteo Milky ; Lacteous

Full-cream milk ; Whole

Leche completa (entera)
milk

Leche condensada Condensed milk

Leche cuajada Curdled milk

Skim milk ; Skimmed

Leche desnatada
milk

Leche en polvo Powdered milk

Leche semidesnatada Semi-skimmed milk

Nata Fresh cream

Productos lácteos Milk products

Queso Cheese

Queso azul Blue cheese

Queso bola Edam

Queso crema Cream cheese

Queso de oveja Sheep’s cheese

Queso de untar Cheese spread

Queso parmesano Parmesan cheese

Requesón Cottage cheese

Yogur Yoghurt
 FISH- SEAFOOD
Almeja Clam

Anchoa Anchovy

Arenque Herring

Arenque ahumado Kipper

Atún Tuna

Bacalao Cod

Besugo Sea bream

Boquerón Fresh anchovy

Caballa Mackerel

Calamar Squid

Cangrejo de mar Crab

Cangrejo de rio Crayfish

Caracol Winkle

Centollo Spider crab

Cigalas Dublin Bay prawn

Dorada Gilthead

Gamba Prawn

Langosta ; Bogavante Lobster

Langostino Prawn

Lenguado Sole

Lubina Sea bass

Mejillones Mussel

Merluza Hake

Mero Grouper

Necora Small crab

Ostras Oysters

Percebe Barnacle

Pescadilla Whiting

Pulpo Octopus

Rape Angler fish

Rodaballo Turbot

Salmón Salmon
 Salmonete Red mullet

Sardina Sardine

Trucha Trout

Plaice platija

Camaron Shrimps

Berberechos Cockles

Carne de carnero Mutton

Carne de cerdo Pork

Carne de cordero Lamb

Carne de gallina Chicken

Carne de ternera Veal

Carne de venado Venison

Carne picada Mince ; Ground meat

Carne roja Red meat

Carne sin hueso Boned meat

Chorizo Hard pork sausage

Codorniz Quail

Costilla Cutlet

Embutido Sausage

Fiambre Cold ; Served cold

Higado Liver

Jamón Ham

Jamón dulce ; Jamón cocido ; Jamón

Boiled ham
York

Mortadela Mortadella

Paté Pâté

Perdiz Partridge

Salami Salami

Salchichón Salami type sausage

Aceite Oil

Aceite de girasol Sunflower oil

 Aceite de oliva Olive oil

Aceite de oliva virgen Virgin olive oil

Aceite de soja Soya oil

Manteca de cacahuete Peanut butter

Manteca de cacao Cocoa butter

Manteca de cerdo Lard

Manteca vegetal Vegetable fat

Mantequilla Butter

Margarina Margarine

Almendra Almond

Alubia ; Habichuela Kidney bean

Avellana Hazelnut

Cacahuete Peanut

Castaña Chestnut

Frutos secos Dry fruits, nuts

Garbanzos Chickpeas

Higo seco Dried fig

Kiko Toasted maize

Legumbres Legume

Lenteja Lentil

Pasa Raisin

Pipa Sunflower seed

Pistacho Pistachio

Ajo Garlic

Alcachofa Artichoke

Apio Celery

Berenjena Aubergine ; Eggplant

Brécol Broccoli

Calabacín Marrow

Calabaza Pumpkin

Cebolla Onion
Cebolleta Chive

Coles de Bruselas Brussel sprouts

Coliflor Cauliflower

Endivia Endive

Escarola Curly endive ; Chicory

Espárrago Asparagus

Espinaca Spinach

Guisante Pea

Haba Broad bean

Hortalizas ;
Vegetables
Verduras

Judia verde French bean

Lechuga Lettuce

Nabo Turnip

Patata Potato

Pepino Cucumber

Perejil Parsley

Pimiento Pepper

Pimiento morrón Sweet pepper

Puerro Leek

Rábano Radish

Remolacha Beet ; Beetroot

Seta ; Hongo Mushroom

Repollo cabbage

Calabacin Courgettes/ zucchini

Potaje Stew

Aguacate Avocat

Albericoque Apricot

Arándano Bilberry

Caqui Persimmon

Cereza Cherry

Ciruela Plum
 Frambuesa Raspberry

Fresa Strawberry

Granada Pomegranate

Grosella Currant

Higo Fig

Higo chumbo Prickly pear

Kiwi Kiwi fruit

Mandarina Tangerine

Mango Mango

Manzana Apple

Melocotón Peach

Melón Melon

Membrillo Quince

Mora Mulberry

Nectarina Nectarine

Piña Pineapple

Pomelo Grapefruit

Sandia Watermelon

Uva Grape

Zarzamora Blackberry

A las finas hierbas Cooked with herbs

Aceite aromático Aromatic oil

Ajo Garlic

Albahaca Basil

Aliño Seasoning

Anis Anise ; Aniseed

To spice; Flavour with herbs (U.K.) ; Flavor with

Aromatizar
herbs (USA)

Azafrán Saffron

Canela Cinnamon

Cebollino Spring onion (U.K.) ; Green onion (USA) Chives

Comino Cumin ; Cumin seed

Condimento Condiment

Estragón Tarragon

Guindilla Chile

Hojas de laurel Bay leaves

Jengibre Ginger

Laurel Laurel

Mostaza Mustard

Nuez moscada Nutmeg

Orégano Oregano

Perejil Parsley

Romero Rosemary

Sal Salt

Salsa Sauce

Salsa de tomate Tomato sauce

Salsa mahonesa Mayonnaise

Salsa tartara Tartar sauce

Salsa vinagreta Vinaigrette

Salvia Sage

Tomillo Thyme

Vainilla Vanilla

Vinagre Vinegar

Agua mineral Mineral water

Agua tónica Tonic water

Batido Milk shake

Café Coffee

Café americano Large black coffee

Coffee with milk (U.K.) Coffee with cream

Café con leche
(USA)

Café cortado Coffee with a dash of milk

Café descafeinado Decaffeinated coffee

Café en grano Coffee beans

Cerveza de barril Draught beer (U.K.) ; Draft beer (USA)

Cerveza de malta Malt beer

Licores Spirits (U.K.) ; Liquor (USA)

Mosto Grape juice ; Must

Naranjada Orange squash (U.K.) ; Orangeade (USA)

Refresco Soft drink

Ron Rum

Sidra Cider

Vino peleón Cheap wine

Vino rosado Rosé wine

Vino tinto Red wine

Zumo de frutas Fruit juice

Rice with banana, tomato sauce and

Arroz a la cubana
fried egg

Arroz blanco White rice

Arroz hervido Boiled rice

Caldo Broth

Carne asada de vaca ; Rosbif Roast

Carne cocida Cooked meat

Consomé Consommé

Crema de champiñones Cream of mushroom (soup)

Croqueta Croquette

Estofado Stew

Huevo crudo Raw egg

Huevo fresco Freshly-laid egg ; New laid egg

Huevo pasado por agua Soft-boiled egg

Arroz con leche Rice pudding

Azúcar Sugar

Bizcocho Sponge cake

Compota Compote ; Preserve

Gelatina Jelly

Macedonia de frutas Fruit salad

Mazapán Marzipan

Nata montada ; Crema batida Whipped cream

Natilla de huevo Egg custard

Turrón Nougat

FLAVOURS AND TASTES

Sweet Bitter: amargo
Sour: ácido Hot, spicy
Sickly: empalagoso Tasty: buen apetito
Mild: suave Blaud: sin sabor
Salty: salado Sugary: azucarado
Savoury: ligeramente salado Tasteless: insípido

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Greasy: grasiento
Over-cooked/overdone: muy hecho
Under-cooked/underdone: poco hecho
Stodgy: pesado

FOOD
Eat out: comer fuera Recipe: receta
Take-away: para llevar Napkin: servilleta
Cutlery: cubertería To chew: masticar
To lick: lamer To polish off: despachar
To swallow: tragarse To gnaw: roer
To peck at: picotear To gorge: atracarse de
To digest: digerir To bolt: engullir
To pluck: desplumar To crack: pelar fruta
To grate: rallar To knead: amasar
To skin: pelar (animal) To slice: cortar en pedazos
To carve: trinchar To mince: picar, molar
To shell: desconchar, pelar To toss: rebozar
To whip: batir, montar To stuff: rellenar, tapar
To mash: hacer puré, moler To beat: batir (huevos)
Parched: sediento Mouldy: mohoso
Peckish: tener hambre Ravenous: hambriento
11- VERBS&ADJECTIVES + PREPOSITIONS
Proud of: estar orgulloso de Fed up with: estar harto de
Dream about: soñar Approve of: estar de acuerdo
Insist on: insitir Prevent from: evitar
Worry about: preocuparse Certain of/about: estar seguro de
Famous for: ser famoso por Interested in: estar interesado en
Suceed in: tener éxito en Specialise in: especializarse en
Useless at: ser inutil en Not bad at: no ser malo en
Lacking in: falto de Allergic to: alérgico a
Realistic about: realista sobre Forgive for: perdonar
Depend on: depender de Afraid of: tener miedo de
Well-known for: ser conocido por Keen on: gustar
Realiant on: depender Look forward to: estar deseando
Accustomed to: estar acostumbrado Fond of: gustar
Compatible with: ser compatible con Optimistic about: ser optimista
Accuse of: acusar Apologise for: disculparse
Good at: ser bueno en Believe in: creer en
Rely on: confiar Concentrate on: concentrarse
Consist in: consistir en Claim in
Attrack TO Fill with
Furious, angry + ABOUT STH Annoyed, upset + WITH/ FOR doing sth
Happy, unhappy, pleased, delighted, bored, fed up + WITH STH
Excited about Surprised at/by
Attracted by Complain ABOUT
Responsible FOR Careful WITH
Aware OF Anxious ABOUT
Conscious OF Agree WITH

12- DESCRIBING PEOPLE

A) HAIR, SKIN, FACE AND COMPLEXION (TEZ PIEL)

Straight/wavy/ curly hair

Thin- faced / round- faced
Dark skinned
A crew-cut: cresta
Bald: calvo
Freckles: pecas
Beard/ moustache
Chubby: mofletes
Wrinkles: arrugas
Black/ grey/ white /blonde/ fair/ dark/ ginger haired/ auburn (red-brown)

B) HEIGHT AND BUILD

Plump: rellenito
Stout: astuto
Slim: delgada pero elegante
Thin: delgada
Skinny: extrema delgadez
Obese: obeso
C) GENERAL APPEARANCE
Smart- elegant/ well-dressed
Scruffy: desaliñado
Untidy-looking/ unattractive
Beautiful/ handsome
 D) HAIRSTYLE
Ponytail: cola de caballo
Bob: melena
Plait: trenza
Bun: moño
Pigtail: coleta
Fringe: flequillo
Sideboards: patillas
He has a receding hair: tiene entradas
The suffish –ISH is useful for describing people approximatelly He must be thirtyish
13- DESCRIBING PEOPLE- CHARACTER
A) INTELLECTUAL ABILITY
ABILITY LACKING ABILITY
Intelligent Stupid
Bright Foolish
Clever Half-witted
Smart Simple
Shrewd: astuto Silly
Able Brainless
Gifted Daft: bobo
Talented Dumb: mudo
Brainy Dim: corto de luces

Clever, in a negative way, using brains to trick or deceive:

 Cunning: astuto
 Crafty: hábil
 Sly: malicioso
B) ATTITUDES TOWARDS LIFE
Looking on either the bright or the black side of things:
 Optimistic
 Pessimistic
Outward looking or inward looking
 Relaxed
 Tense
Practical, not dreamy in approach to life
 Sensible
 Down-to-earth
Feeling things very intensely
 Sensitive

C) ATTITUDES TOWARDS OTHER PEOPLE

Enjoying other’s company
 Sociable
 gregarious
Disagreeing with others
 Quarrelsome
  Argumentative
Taking pleasure in other’s pain
 Cruel
 Sadistic
Relaxed in attitude to self and others
 Easy-going
 Even-tempered
Not polite to others
 Impolite
 Rude
 Ill-mannered
 discourteous
Telling the truth to others
 Honest
 Reliable
 Sincere
 Trustworthy
Unhappy if others have what one does not have oneself
 Jealous
 Envious
D) ONE PERSON’S MEAT IS ANOTHER PERSON’S POISON
Some characteristics can be either positive or negative depending on your point of
view. The words in the right-hand column mean roughly the same as the words in the
left-hand column except that they have negative rather than positive connotations.
 Determined (decidido)  obstinate, stubborn, pig-headed
 Thrifty (ahorrativo), econominal miserly, mean, tight-fisted
 Self-assured self-important, arrogant, full of oneself
 Assertive (enérgico) agressive, bossy (mandón)
 Original peculiar, wird, eccentric, odd
 Frank, direct blunt, abrupt, brusque, curt
 Borad-minded unprincipled, permissive
 Inquiring (curioso) inquistive, nosy
 Generous extravagant
 Innocent naïve
 Ambitious pushy (prepotente)
14- CLOTHES
 Dressing-gown: bata
 Cuff: puño
 Slippers: patuflas
 Collar: cuello
 Sleeve: manga
 Hem: dobladillo
 Zip: cremallera
 Button: botón
 Buckle: hebilla
 Laces: cordón
  Belt: cinturón
 Heel: tacón
 Cardigan: rebeca
 Sole: suela
 Waist coat: chaleco
 Braces: tirantes
 Mittens: manoplas
 Bañador: bathing suit, swimsuit
 Bañador (H): swimming trunks
 Garment: prenda de ropa
 Weatherproof: chubasquero
 Balaclava: pasamontañas
 Tacky/ kitsch: hortera
 Chancla: thong; flip-flop
 Ropa usada: secondhand clothes
 Ropa de calle: daywear
 Pantalones bombachos: baggy pants; trousers
 Camisón: nightshirt
 Tuxedo: traje pajarita/ esmoquín
 Lapels: solapa
 Suit: traje
 Bowtie: corbata
 Gown: traje de noche
 Necklace: colgante
 Earrings: pendiente
 Brazelets: brazaletes
 Coak:capa
 Hood: capucha
 Wallet: cartera (hombre)
 Purse: cartera (mujer)
 Apron: delantal
 Overall: mono
 Slacks: trousers for woman
 Vest: chaleco (Am) / camiseta (Br)
 A turtleneck jumper: cuello vuelto (Am)
 A polo-neck jumper: cuello vuelto (Br.)
 A V neck jumper: cuello de pico
 Printed/ patterned: estampado

Here are some words used to describe materials which clothes are often made of.

 Silk:seda
 Cotton: algodón
 Velvet: terciopelo
 Corduroy: pana
  Denim: vaquero
 Leather: cuero
 Wool: lana
 Suede: gamuza
 Lycra: lycra
 Linen: lino

Adjectives to decribe the patterns or materials

 Striped: a rayas
 Pinstripe: ralla diplómatica
 Flowery: de flores
 Polka- dotted: lunares chicos
 Spotted: lunares grandes
 Checked: cuadros
 Tartan: cuadros escoceses
 Plain: plana
Some verbs associated with clothing

 Dress: vestirse
 Dress up: disfrazarse
 Try on: probarse
 Let out: agrandar
 Let down: alargar
 Put on: ponerse
 Take off: ponerse- zapatos-.
 Take in: meterle
 Take up: acortarle
 Suit: sentar bien
 Match: pegar
 Fit: quedar bien
 Grow out: quedarle chicos

Some adjectives for describing people’s clothing:

a) How things fit:
 Baggy: ancho
 Loose: suelto
 Tight: ajustado
b) Style
 Long- sleeved
 V-neck
 Round- neck
c) General
 Elegant
 Smart
 Scruffy
  Chic
 trendy
d) appearance
 well-dressed
 badly-dressed
 old- fashioned
 fashionable

15- COLLOCATIONS
 Razor sharp: agudísima
 Fast asleep: dormir como un tronco
 Crystal clear: agua cristalia
 Bone dry: muy seco
 Flat broke: estar sin blanca
 Blind drink: ir ciego
 Paper thin: paredes de papel
 Wide awake: ojos como platos
 Bone idle: ocioso
 Dirt cheap: baratisimo
 Dog tired: perrisimo
 Stone deaf: sordo como una tapia
 Brand new: flamante
 Wide open: abierto de par en par
 Stark naked: en cueros
 Pitch dark: a oscuras
 Bitter end: hasta el final
 Thin air: delgadisimo
 Dire need: necesidad enorme
 Broad daylight: plena luz del día
 All out war: plena guerra
 Rock bottom: tiradisimo de precio
 Blind devotion: devoción ciega
 Dead simple: simple idea
16- REAL ENGLISH EXPRESSION
 It doesn’t add up: no cuadra
 That’s small potatoes compared to…: no es nada comparado con…
 Look alive: espabílate
 It totally threw me off: me quedé muerta
 Right back at you: tú también
 You want to turn right; You don’t want to go left: deberías…no deberías
 You’re so full of it: eres muy creído
 I can’t sing to save my life: eres muy male haciendo…
 How are you holding up? ¿cómo lo llevas?
 Here’s the thing: este es el tema
 Ladies and gentleman, give it up for: un aplauso por
 How weird is that? ¿a qué es raro?
 Whatever!: lo que tú digas…
 Will you finish already?: ¿quieres terminar ya?
 It went without a glitch: vino perfecto
 Would you do that?In a NY minute: ¿lo harías? Sin pensarmelo
 It’s so last year: está desfasado
 Is this good or what? ¿a qué es bueno?
 Let’s cute to the chase: get to the point
 It’s your call: es tu decisión
 Dream on: sigue soñando
 It’s a no-go: no se hace
 Cut me some slack: give a break
 Are you kidding? ¿bromeas o qué?
 You don’t say: no me digas
 It’s my shout: invito yo
 The die is cast: la suerte está echada
 The sooner, the better: cuanto antes mejor
 It’s a rip-off: es un robo
 Don’t hold your breath: no es nada del otro mundo
 I’m feeling tired but don’t worry: I’ll bounce back by tomorrow: recuperarse
 Oh, that doughnut looks so good. ¡You’re telling me! No me digas
 John had toast and marmalade, but I had the full monty: lo tenía todo
 Yes. I’ve got a window at 2.30 on the 23rd: tengo un hueco
 I’ll send it by snail mail: correo ordinario
 Do you want to go and suss out that restaurant? Averiguar
 She’s got this really state-of-the-art mobile phone: última generación
 Wow! Did you see that guy? He’s a real geek: friki, empollón.
 Noun+ wise: en cuanto a…
 You know: ya sabes…
 And….that kind of things: y…esas cosas
 It has a new look to it: hay una nueva perspectiva. Tiene otro color.
 Leave it to Beaver is off the air: Eso ya no se lleva, no se echa
 I mean/ sort of/ kind of/ you know
 To pick up the tab/ It is on me:invito yo
 To spurgle on sth/to go all out:invitar a todo el mundo
 Good to go: listo para tomar
 It’s no biggie: no es mucho…
17- COMMON SAYINGS:
 I have goose pimples: tengo carne de gallina
 To kill two birds with one stone: matar dos pájaros de un tiro
 When all is said and done: a fin de cuentas
 His bark is worse than his bite: perro ladrador, poco mordedor
 They’are as different as chalk and cheese: son como el día y la noche
 Don’t put all your eggs in one basket: no te lo juegues todo a una carta
 To kick (up) the bucket: morir
 To call a spade a spade: llamar al pan pan y al vino vino
 To be under the weather: estar enamorado
  To earn one’s daily bread: ganarse las habichuelas
 To put one’s hands on one’s head: echarse las manos a la cabeza
 Get on my nerves: ponerse de los nervios
 To be self- conscious of: tener complejo de
 To look down sb: mirar por encima del hombre
 To make a loan: pedir un préstamo
18- MAKE- DO
MAKE

- a noise somebody tos th

- a plan a change
- a speech a mistake
- Money an experiment
- Friends an effort
- Progress an appointment
- A Discovery the beds
- An agreement an offer
- A journey a phone call
- Room (hacer espacio) way
- Use of war
- Arrangement (acordar) a difference
- An exception an excuse
- An attempt (intentar) a complaint (reclamar)
- Contacts a decision
- Sth better a bid (intentar)
- Sth clear a profit (ganar)
- A loss (perder dinero) a mess (desordenar)
- A note a promise/ suggestion
- Sure a fool: hacer el tonto
- A fuss: montar un número

DO

 A favour justice
 Honour an exercise

 The washing the Cleaning

 The Shopping the housework

 One’s duty (cumplir con el deber) good

 Business gymnastics

 A job right/wrong
 A sum my best

 The accounts everything I can

 nothing

19- BOOK
 A pack of card: una baraja
 To measure: medir
 To warm yourself: abrigarte
 Safety pin: imperdible
 Binoculars: prismáticos
 Labels: etiquetas
 Diataphone: grabadora
 Mood: estado de ánimo
 Signature: firma
 Tap: grifo
 Handle: manivela
 Buckle: hebilla
 Strap: correa
 Dureza: toughness
 To torn: rasgar
 To grab: agarrar
 To bundle: empujar
 Debts: deudas
 Dreadful: horribles
 To turn out: parece ser
 Mats: esterillo
 Door mats: felpudo
 Built-in: incorporado
 To loiter: merodear
 To overlook: pasar por alto
 Broomstrick: escoba
 To draw: correr las cortinas
 Book worm: rata de biblioteca
 Boot: maletero
 Rush hour: hora punta
 Traffic jam: atasco
 To remain: continuar
 Soil: tierra
 Nourish: nutrir
 Pulp: pasta
 Sewage: residuales
 Quarrying: cantera
 To wrap: envolverse
 Halt: apeadero
 To thaw: descongelarse
 Shelter: refugio
 To shiver: temblar
 Twig: ramita
 To sooth: calmar
 Maddeningly: hasta decir basta
 To wriggle: retorcerse
 Chores: tareas
 To tag: etiquetar
 To shrug: mostrar indiferencia
 To nag: criticar, regañar
 To mow: cortar el césped
 To swap: cambiar
 Mollycoddle: mimar
 Tweezers: pinzas de las cejas
 Bank holiday: puente
 Petty: insignificante
 To yell: gritar
 Show off: presumir
 Sew machine: máquina de coser
 Flowerpot: maceta
 Watering can: regadera
 Easel: caballete
 Thread: hilo
 To sew: coser
 Grand: de los grandes (1.000)
 Tents: casetas
 Rides: cacharros
 Gambler: jugador
 To set off: hacer resaltar
 Deluge: diluvio
 Petty: tonto
 Brochure: folleto
 Cots: cunas
 Mess: lío
 Spoilt: estropeado
 Crisp: limpio
 Thrill: emoción
 Shift: turno
 Counter: mostrador
 Ashtrays: cenicero
 To bang: golpear
 Wig: peluca
 Exhilarating: excitante
 Headland: cabo
 Rehearsal: ensayo
 To rinse: enjuagar
 Blast: ráfaga
 Fluffy: suave
 Boisterous: bullicioso
 Elation: euforia
 Flying leap: salto volador
 Mishap: accidente
 To warm to you: tomar cariño
 To object to: objetar
 Teller: cajero automático
 To doft: mostrar, descubrir
 Cochecito bebé: dram (Br)- baby carriage (Am)
 Cochecito silla: pushchair (Br)- stroller (Am)
 Awareness: conciencia
 Grasp: alcance
 Task: tarea
 Window box: jardinera
 Acera: pavement, sidewalk (Am)
 Bordillo: kerb, curb (Am)
 Flowerpot: jardinera
 Compost: abono
 Weapon: armas
 Hot- air balloon: globo
 Handy: manejable
 Fee: cuotas
 Furnishings: apliques
 Grooming: arreglado
 Dispenser: distribuidor
 Remortage: hipotecar
 Hammock: hamaca
 Reassurance: tranquilidad
 To assemble: montar
 To remove: quitar
 Cycle planniers: maleteros de la bici
 Compass : brújula
 Camping stove : calentador
 To overdo : exagerar
 Target : objetivo
 To hook : descolgar (tlf)
 Hurdle : obstáculo
 Delight : disfrute
 Blazing (sun) : soletón
 Rickety : tambaleante
 Pond : estanque
 Sleepers : peldaños
  Steaming : humeante
 Bog : cienago
 Sickly : asqueroso
 Saddle : montura
 Hut : cabaña
 Shack : chabola

BR. E AM. E
Wastepaper bin Wastepaper basket Papelera de oficina
Wastebasket
Litter bin Litter basket Street
Dust bin Trash can Contenedor
Garbage can
Rubbish Trash Desperdicio, cacharros
Garbage

20- ECONOMY
Tips: propinas

21- TOOLS
 Needle: aguja
 Net: red
 Padlock: candado
 Screwdrivers: destornillador
 Nails: tornillos
 Hammer: martillo
 Penknife: cortaplumas
 Spade: pala
 Palette: paleta
 Fishing rood: caña
 Spanner: llave inglesa
 Hose: manguera
 Ladder: escalera
 Paintbrush: brocha
 Catch: broche
 Rope: cuerda
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22- TRAVEL
 Flight: vuelo
 Journey: viaje, trayecto cubierto
 Trip: viaje- general noun
 Excursion: excursion de monumentos
 Voyage: viaje por mar
 Outing: excursión, aire libre
 Tour: visitas por muchos sitios
 Run: vuelta
 Cruise
 Package tour
 Expedition
23- PUNCTUATION
 An apostrophe ‘
 A question mark ?
 A full stop .
 An exclamation mark !
 A comma,
 Quotation marks “”
 Semicolon ;
24- CRIME
 Fine: multa
 To bust: arrestar
 Haul: botín
 Stick-up: atraco
 Squad: escuadrón
 To hold up: atracar
 Hijacked: secuestrada
 Blackmailed: chantaje
 Smuggler: contrabandista
 Mugger: atracador
 Forge: falsificar
 To smuggle: contrabandear
 Plea: petición
 Probation: libertad condicional
 To acquit sb of sth:absorver
 Pickpocketing: carterista
 Shoplifting: hurto
 Arsonist: pirómano
 Forger: falsificador
 Witness: testigo
 To release: poner en libertad
 Vandalism: vandalismo
 Burglary: steal things from private building
 Robbery: steal from a stablishment
 Mugging: to rob sb sth
 Shoplifting: hurto en tiendas
 A hooded man: encapuchado
 Raid: asalto
 Hostage: rehén
 Menaces: amenazas