accent (n) /ˈæksent/ — acento
"Her accent is clearly British."

argument (n) /ˈɑːɡjumənt/ — discusión
"They had an argument over what movie to watch."

bilingual (adj) /ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/ — bilingüe
"Being bilingual can help you get better job opportunities."

cognate (n) /ˈkɒɡneɪt/ — cognado
"'Hospital' is a cognate in both English and Spanish."

comment on (v) /ˈkɒment ɒn/ — opinar sobre
"She loves to comment on social media posts."

dialogue (n) /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ — diálogo
"The movie's dialogue was very realistic."

discussion (n) /dɪˈskʌʃn/ — debate
"We had a lively discussion about the book in class."

expression (n) /ɪkˈspreʃn/ — expresión
"'Break a leg' is a common English expression meaning 'good luck.'"

false friend (n) /ˌfɔːls ˈfrend/ — falso amigo
"The word 'actual' in English is a false friend; it doesn't mean 'actual' in Spanish."

fluently (adv) /ˈfluːəntli/ — con fluidez
"She speaks French fluently after living in Paris for five years."

idiom (n) /ˈɪdiəm/ — modismo
"Understanding idioms can be difficult for language learners."

meaning (n) /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ — significado
"Can you explain the meaning of this word?"

mother tongue (n) /ˌmʌðə ˈtʌŋ/ — lengua materna
"Her mother tongue is Spanish, but she also speaks English."

native speaker (n) /ˌneɪtɪv ˈspiːkə(r)/ — hablante nativo
"The teacher is a native speaker of English."

proverb (n) /ˈprɒvɜːb/ — refrán
"'An apple a day keeps the doctor away' is a well-known English proverb."

second language (n) /ˌsekənd ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/ — segundo idioma
"English is a common second language worldwide."

slang (n) /slæŋ/ — jerga
"Teenagers often use slang that adults don’t understand."

synonym (n) /ˈsɪnənɪm/ — sinónimo
"'Big' is a synonym for 'large.'"

translation (n) /trænzˈleɪʃn/ — traducción
"The translation of this novel is excellent."

affection (n) /əˈfekʃn/ — cariño
"She has a lot of affection for her grandmother."

affectionate (adj) /əˈfekʃənət/ — cariñoso
"He's very affectionate with his friends."

annoyance (n) /əˈnɔɪəns/ — enfado
"His constant interruptions were an annoyance."

annoyed (adj) /əˈnɔɪd/ — enfadado
"I was so annoyed by the noise outside."

bored (adj) /bɔːd/ — aburrido
"I was bored during the long lecture."

boredom (n) /ˈbɔːdəm/ — aburrimiento
"The movie was so slow that it caused a lot of boredom."

confused (adj) /kənˈfjuːzd/ — confundido
"I was confused by the complicated instructions."

confusion (n) /kənˈfjuːʒn/ — confusión
"There was a lot of confusion at the airport due to the flight cancellations."

delight (n) /dɪˈlaɪt/ — placer
"She found great delight in watching the sunrise."

delighted (adj) /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/ — encantado
"I was delighted with the gift you gave me."

embarrassed (adj) /ɪmˈbærəst/ — avergonzado
"I felt so embarrassed when I forgot my lines during the play."

embarrassment (n) /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/ — vergüenza
"Her embarrassment was clear when she tripped in front of the class."

empathetic (adj) /ˌempəˈθetɪk/ — empático
"An empathetic person understands others’ feelings easily."

empathy (n) /ˈempəθi/ — empatía
"Showing empathy helps build stronger relationships."

enthusiasm (n) /ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm/ — entusiasmo
"The students showed great enthusiasm for the new project."

enthusiastic (adj) /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/ — entusiasta
"He is very enthusiastic about learning new languages."

frustrated (adj) /frʌˈstreɪtɪd/ — frustrado
"I felt frustrated when I couldn’t solve the math problem."

frustration (n) /frʌˈstreɪʃn/ — frustración
"The delay caused a lot of frustration among the passengers."

hope (n) /həʊp/ — esperanza
"There’s still hope for a brighter future."

hopeful (adj) /ˈhəʊpfl/ — (tener) esperanzas de que
"I’m hopeful that things will get better soon."

isolated (adj) /ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/ — aislado
"Living on the island made her feel isolated."

isolation (n) /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃn/ — aislamiento
"The pandemic caused feelings of isolation for many people."

jealous (adj) /ˈdʒeləs/ — envidioso
"She was jealous of her friend’s new car."

jealousy (n) /ˈdʒeləsi/ — envidia
"Jealousy can ruin even the best friendships."

relief (n) /rɪˈliːf/ — alivio
"I felt a sense of relief after finishing the exam."

relieved (adj) /rɪˈliːvd/ — aliviado
"I was relieved to hear that she was safe."

sad (adj) /sæd/ — triste
"He felt sad after saying goodbye to his friends."

sadness (n) /ˈsædnəs/ — tristeza
"The end of the vacation brought a sense of sadness."

• charger (n) /ˈtʃɑːdʒə(r)/ — cargador
  "I forgot my phone charger at home."

• cut off (phr v) /ˌkʌt ˈɒf/ — cortarse
  "Our call was cut off because of poor signal."

• emoji (n) /ɪˈməʊdʒi/ — emoji
  "She sent a smiley face emoji in her text."

• follow (v) /ˈfɒləʊ/ — seguir
  "I always follow my favorite influencers on Instagram."

• function (n) /ˈfʌŋkʃn/ — función
  "This app has a great new function for editing photos."

• get through (phr v) /ˌɡet ˈθruː/ — comunicarse
  "I finally got through to customer service after waiting for an hour."

• instant messaging (n) /ˌɪnstənt ˈmesɪdʒɪŋ/ — mensajería instantánea
  "Instant messaging makes it easy to stay in touch with friends."

• lose signal (v) /ˌluːz ˈsɪɡnəl/ — perder cobertura
  "We lost signal while driving through the mountains."

• offline (adj) /ˌɒfˈlaɪn/ — fuera de línea
  "I couldn’t load the video because I was offline."

• on speakerphone (exp) /ˌɒn ˈspiːkəfəʊn/ — con el altavoz
  "She put the call on speakerphone so everyone could hear."

• plug in (phr v) /ˌplʌɡ ˈɪn/ — enchufar
  "You need to plug in the phone to charge it."

• predictive texting (n) /prɪˌdɪktɪv ˈtekstɪŋ/ — texto predictivo
  "I often use predictive texting to type faster."

• ringtone (n) /ˈrɪŋtəʊn/ — tono de llamada
  "Her ringtone is a popular song."

• run out of battery (v) /ˌrʌn aʊt əv ˈbætri/ — quedarse sin batería
  "I ran out of battery during the call."

• spam (n) /spæm/ — correo basura
  "My inbox is full of spam emails."

• stream (v) /striːm/ — ver en Internet
  "We streamed the latest episode of the series."

• swipe (v) /swaɪp/ — arrastrar
  "You need to swipe left to unlock the phone."

• tag sb (v) /tæɡ/ — etiquetar a alguien
  "Don’t forget to tag me in the photo!"

diverse (adj) /daɪˈvɜːs/ — variado
"The city has a diverse population."

express (adj) /ɪkˈspres/ — expresar
"She always finds it hard to express her feelings."

influence (v) /ˈɪnfluəns/ — influir
"Her words influenced his decision."

introduce (v) /ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs/ — presentar
"Let me introduce you to my friend."

realize (v) /ˈriːəlaɪz/ — darse cuenta
"I didn’t realize how late it was."

suffer (v) /ˈsʌfə(r)/ — resentirse
"He suffers from frequent headaches."

active (adj) /ˈæktɪv/ — activo
"Leading an active lifestyle is important for overall health."

aerobics (n) /eəˈrəʊbɪks/ — aeróbic
"Aerobics classes are great for improving cardiovascular health."

badminton (n) /ˈbædmɪntən/ — bádminton
"He plays badminton with his friends every weekend."

balanced (adj) /ˈbælənst/ — equilibrado
"A balanced diet includes a variety of fruits and vegetables."

championship (n) /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/ — campeonato
"The team won the national championship last year."

cheer (v) /tʃɪə(r)/ — animar
"The fans cheered loudly when their team scored a goal."

competitive (adj) /kəmˈpetətɪv/ — competitivo
"He enjoys the competitive nature of team sports."

drop out (of a race) (phr v) /ˌdrɒp ˈaʊt/: abandonar una carrera
"He had to drop out of the race due to an injury."

event (n) /ɪˈvent/ — evento
"The Olympics include many exciting events."

get through (to the final) (phr v) /ˌɡet ˈθruː/: llegar a la final
"The team got through to the final after a challenging match."

medal (n) /ˈmedl/ — medalla
"She won a silver medal in the swimming competition."

moderate (adj) /ˈmɒdərət/ — moderado
"The coach recommends moderate exercise for beginners."

motivate (v) /ˈməʊtɪveɪt/ — motivar
"Her inspiring words motivated the team to do their best."

participant (n) /pɑːˈtɪsɪpənt/ — participante
"Every participant received a certificate for finishing the race."

physiotherapist (n) /ˌfɪziəʊˈθerəpɪst/ — fisioterapeuta
"A physiotherapist helped him recover from his injury."

sedentary (adj) /ˈsedntri/ — sedentario
"A sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of health issues."

semi-final (n) /ˌsemi ˈfaɪnl/ — semifinal
"The team performed well in the semi-final."

sign up (phr v) /ˌsaɪn ˈʌp/: registrarse
"I signed up for a dance class last week."

spectator (n) /spekˈteɪtə(r)/ — espectador
"Thousands of spectators watched the match live."

sporty (adj) /ˈspɔːti/ — aficionado al deporte
"She’s very sporty and loves playing basketball."

substitute (n) /ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/ — suplente
"The coach sent a substitute onto the field in the second half."

take part in (phr v) /ˌteɪk ˈpɑːt ɪn/: participar en
"He loves to take part in marathons."

teammate (n) /ˈtiːmmeɪt/ — compañero de equipo
"Her teammates supported her throughout the game."

trophy (n) /ˈtrəʊfi/ — trofeo
"The winning team lifted the trophy with pride."

wellbeing (n) /ˈwelbiːɪŋ/ — bienestar
"Exercise is essential for maintaining mental and physical wellbeing."

come up with (phr v) /ˌkʌm ˈʌp wɪð/: ocurrírsele
"She came up with a brilliant idea for the team strategy."

end up (phr v) /ˌend ˈʌp/: acabar
"We ended up playing basketball instead of soccer."

go ahead (phr v) /ˌɡəʊ əˈhed/: seguir
"The coach said we could go ahead with the training session despite the rain."

keep track of (phr v) /ˌkiːp ˈtræk əv/: controlar
"It’s important to keep track of your progress in any sport."

take over (phr v) /ˌteɪk ˈəʊvə(r)/: tomar el relevo
"She took over as team captain when the previous one retired."

work out (phr v) /ˌwɜːk ˈaʊt/: hacer ejercicio
"He loves to work out at the gym after work."

bargain (n) /ˈbɑːɡən/ — ganga
"I found a great bargain at the sales—50% off!"

boutique (n) /buːˈtiːk/ — tienda de moda
"She bought a beautiful dress at a local boutique."

brand (n) /brænd/ — marca
"This is a popular brand for running shoes."

browse (v) /braʊz/ — echar un vistazo
"I like to browse the shops before deciding what to buy."

cashier (n) /kæˈʃɪə(r)/ — cajero
"The cashier scanned all the items quickly."

changing room (n) /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ ruːm/ — probador
"She tried the jeans on in the changing room."

charity shop (n) /ˈtʃærəti ʃɒp/ — tienda de caridad
"You can find great second-hand clothes at a charity shop."

exchange (v) /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ — cambiar
"I need to exchange this sweater for a larger size."

high street (n) /ˈhaɪ striːt/ — tiendas de marcas principales
"The high street is full of shops and restaurants."

influencer (n) /ˈɪnfluənsə(r)/ — influencer
"Many influencers promote brands on social media."

online store (n) /ˌɒnlaɪn ˈstɔː(r)/ — tienda online
"I ordered my shoes from an online store."

order (v) /ˈɔːdə(r)/ — pedir
"You can order groceries online and have them delivered."

pay in cash / by credit card (v) /ˌpeɪ ɪn ˈkæʃ, baɪ ˈkredɪt kɑːd/ — pagar en metálico/con tarjeta de crédito
"I usually pay in cash for small purchases."

purchase (v) /ˈpɜːtʃəs/ — comprar
"She purchased a new laptop for her studies."

refund (v) /rɪˈfʌnd/ — devolver
"The store gave me a full refund after I returned the faulty item."

review (v) /rɪˈvjuː/ — revisar
"I always review customer feedback before buying products online."

sales (n) /seɪlz/ — rebajas
"The January sales are the best time to shop for bargains."

sales assistant (n) /ˈseɪlz əsɪstənt/ — dependiente
"The sales assistant helped me find the right size."

second-hand (adj) /ˌsekənd ˈhænd/ — de segunda mano
"I bought a second-hand bicycle at a great price."

sweatshop (n) /ˈswetʃɒp/ — taller de explotación laboral
"Many activists campaign against sweatshops in the fashion industry."

try on (phr v) /ˌtraɪ ˈɒn/ — probarse
"I’m going to try on this jacket to see if it fits."

try out (phr v) /ˌtraɪ ˈaʊt/ — probar
"She’s planning to try out the new coffee shop in town."

be in safe hands (exp) /bi ˌɪn seɪf ˈhændz/ — estar en buenas manos
"With this tour guide, you’ll be in safe hands."

give sth the time of day (exp) /ˌɡɪv […] ðə ˌtaɪm əv ˈdeɪ/ — hacer caso
"He wouldn’t even give me the time of day when I asked for help."

go on a spending spree (exp) /ˌɡəʊ ɒn ə ˈspendɪŋ spriː/ — salir a gastar dinero
"She went on a spending spree after getting her first paycheck."

judge a book by its cover (exp) /dʒʌdʒ ə ˌbʊk baɪ ɪts ˈkʌvə(r)/ — dejarse engañar por las apariencias
"Don’t judge a book by its cover—he’s actually very kind."

keep an eye out for sth (exp) /ˌkiːp ən ˈaɪ aʊt fə […]/ — estar atento a
"Can you keep an eye out for a red handbag while we shop?"

live from hand to mouth (exp) /lɪv frəm ˌhænd tə ˈmaʊð/ — vivir con una mano delante y otra detrás
"The family was living from hand to mouth after the job loss."

rule of thumb (exp) /ˌruːl əv ˈθʌm/ — regla de oro
"As a rule of thumb, always read the contract before signing."

shop around (exp) /ˌʃɒp əˈraʊnd/ — comparar precios
"It’s a good idea to shop around for the best deals."

shop on a shoestring (exp) /ˌʃɒp ɒn ə ˈʃuːstrɪŋ/ — comprar con un presupuesto ajustado
"She learned to shop on a shoestring during her college years."

tighten your belt (exp) /ˌtaɪtn jə ˈbelt/ — ajustarse el cinturón
"With rising costs, many families need to tighten their belts."

tip of the iceberg (exp) /ˌtɪp əv ði ˈaɪsbɜːɡ/ — la punta del iceberg
"The complaints were just the tip of the iceberg of the company’s issues."

biodegradable (adj) /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/ — biodegradable
"The company uses biodegradable packaging to reduce waste."

break down (phr v) /ˌbreɪk ˈdaʊn/ — descomponer
"Organic waste breaks down naturally over time."

carbon footprint (n) /ˌkɑːbən ˈfʊtprɪnt/ — impacto medioambiental
"Taking public transport can lower your carbon footprint."

clean-up (n) /ˈkliːn ʌp/ — limpieza
"Volunteers organized a clean-up of the local park."

compost (n) /ˈkɒmpɒst/ — compost
"We use food scraps to make compost for the garden."

compostable (adj) /kəmˈpɒstəbl/ — compostable
"These plates are compostable and eco-friendly."

contaminate (v) /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/ — contaminar
"Plastic waste can contaminate the ocean."

disposable (adj) /dɪˈspəʊzəbl/ — desechable
"Switching to reusable bottles helps reduce disposable waste."

dispose of (phr v) /dɪˈspəʊz əv/ — desechar
"It’s important to dispose of hazardous materials properly."

dump (v) /dʌmp/ — tirar (basura)
"People should not dump their trash in the park."

environmental (adj) /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentl/ — medioambiental
"We need to consider the environmental impact of our actions."

incinerate (v) /ɪnˈsɪnəreɪt/ — incinerar
"Many companies incinerate waste, but this can release harmful chemicals into the air."

landfill sites (n) /ˈlændfɪl saɪts/ — vertederos
"Waste should be recycled instead of being dumped in landfill sites, which pollute the earth."

packaging (n) /ˈpækɪdʒɪŋ/ — embalaje
"The company uses biodegradable packaging for its products."

recyclable (adj) /ˌriːˈsaɪkləbl/ — reciclable
"Most plastic bottles are recyclable, but they must be sorted properly."

recycling (n) /ˌriːˈsaɪklɪŋ/ — reciclado
"The city has a strong recycling program that reduces waste."

renewable (adj) /rɪˈnjuːəbl/ — renovable
"Wind and solar energy are examples of renewable resources."

reusable (adj) /ˌriːˈjuːzəbl/ — reutilizable
"We use reusable shopping bags to help reduce plastic waste."

reuse (v) /ˌriːˈjuːz/ — reutilizar
"Instead of throwing it away, you can reuse the container for storage."

sustainable (adj) /səˈsteɪnəbl/ — sostenible
"We must adopt sustainable practices to protect future generations."

toxic (adj) /ˈtɒksɪk/ — tóxico
"Some chemicals used in cleaning products are toxic to the environment."

wasteful (adj) /ˈweɪstfl/ — derrochador
"Using disposable plastic bottles is a wasteful practice."

zero-waste (adj) /ˌzɪərəʊ ˈweɪst/ — residuos cero
"A zero-waste lifestyle aims to reduce all forms of waste."

falsify (v) /ˈfɔːlsɪfaɪ/ — falsificar
"Some people falsify reviews to make products seem better than they are."

genuine (adj) /ˈdʒenjuɪn/ — legítimo
"This product has genuine reviews from verified buyers."

made up (adj) /ˌmeɪd ˈʌp/ — inventado
"The positive review seemed made up; it was too perfect to be true."

scam (n) /skæm/ — estafa
"The website was a scam, and many people lost money buying fake products."

spot (v) /spɒt/ — detectar
"It’s important to spot fake reviews before making a purchase."

animal rights (n) /ˌænɪml ˈraɪts/ — derechos de los animales
"Many activists fight for animal rights to ensure fair treatment of animals."

authorities (n) /ɔːˈθɒrətiz/ — autoridades
"The local authorities are investigating the issue."

child poverty (n) /ˌtʃaɪld ˈpɒvəti/ — pobreza infantil
"Programs are being implemented to fight child poverty around the world."

citizen (n) /ˈsɪtɪzn/ — ciudadano
"Every citizen has the right to vote in the national elections."

disability-rights activist (n) /ˌdɪsəˈbɪləti raɪts ˈæktɪvɪst/ — activista por los derechos de los discapacitados
"The disability-rights activist advocates for equal access for people with disabilities."

employment (n) /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ — empleo
"The government has focused on increasing employment opportunities."

gender discrimination (n) /ˌdʒendə dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃn/ — discriminación sexista
"Efforts are being made to reduce gender discrimination in the workplace."

healthcare system (n) /ˈhelθkeə sɪstəm/ — sistema sanitario
"A strong healthcare system is crucial for a nation's well-being."

mental health (n) /ˌmentl ˈhelθ/ — salud mental
"Access to therapy and support is vital for maintaining mental health."

minority group (n) /maɪˈnɒrəti ɡruːp/ — grupo minoritario
"The minority group fought for their rights and recognition."

neighbourhood (n) /ˈneɪbəhʊd/ — vecindario
"Our neighbourhood has a strong sense of community."

racial discrimination (n) /ˌreɪʃl dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃn/ — discriminación racial
"There have been laws passed to fight racial discrimination in schools."

segregation (n) /ˌseɡrɪˈɡeɪʃn/ — segregación
"During the 1960s, segregation was prevalent in some countries."

tolerance (n) /ˈtɒlərəns/ — tolerancia
"We must promote tolerance and understanding among different cultures."

wealth (n) /welθ/ — riqueza
"There is an unequal distribution of wealth across the globe."

welfare state (n) /ˌwelfeə ˈsteɪt/ — estado de bienestar
"A welfare state provides social services such as healthcare and education."

appearance (n) /əˈpɪərəns/ — apariencia
"She made a good first appearance at the event."

arrival (n) /əˈraɪvl/ — llegada
"The arrival of the new leader brought hope to the community."

bravery (n) /ˈbreɪvəri/ — valentía
"The soldier was awarded for his bravery in battle."

commitment (n) /kəˈmɪtmənt/ — compromiso
"His commitment to the cause was evident in his actions."

community (n) /kəˈmjuːnəti/ — comunidad
"The local community organized a fundraising event."

education (n) /ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn/ — educación
"Access to quality education is essential for societal progress."

entertainment (n) /ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/ — diversión
"The city offers various entertainment options, from theaters to parks."

fairness (n) /ˈfeənəs/ — justicia
"The judge ruled with fairness in mind."

friendship (n) /ˈfrendʃɪp/ — amistad
"Their friendship grew stronger over the years."

kindness (n) /ˈkaɪndnəs/ — amabilidad
"Her kindness to others earned her many friends."

maturity (n) /məˈtʃʊərəti/ — madurez
"With maturity, he learned to handle challenges better."

ownership (n) /ˈəʊnəʃɪp/ — propiedad
"The ownership of the company changed after the merger."

scenery (n) /ˈsiːnəri/ — paisaje
"The scenery on our hike was breathtaking."

supervision (n) /ˌsuːpəˈvɪʒn/ — supervisión
"The workers performed the task under the supervision of the manager."

survival (n) /səˈvaɪvl/ — supervivencia
"The survival of the species depends on environmental changes."

treatment (n) /ˈtriːtmənt/ — tratamiento
"The doctor recommended a special treatment for the condition."

accuse sb of (v) /əˈkjuːz […] əv/ — acusar a alguien de
"He was accused of stealing the car."

arrest sb (for) (v) /əˈrest […] fə(r)/ — detener a alguien (por)
"The police arrested him for the robbery."

burglary (n) /ˈbɜːɡləri/ — robo en vivienda
"He was sentenced for committing burglary in several homes."

charge sb (with) (v) /ˈtʃɑːdʒ […] wɪð/ — acusar a alguien (de)
"The police charged him with assault after the incident."

community service (n) /kəˌmjuːnəti ˈsɜːvɪs/ — servicios comunitarios
"As part of his sentence, he was ordered to do community service."

criminal (n) /ˈkrɪmɪnl/ — delincuente
"The criminal was arrested after the robbery."

criminal record (n) /ˈkrɪmɪnl ˈrekɔːd/ — antecedentes penales
"Having a criminal record can affect one's ability to find a job."

defendant (n) /dɪˈfendənt/ — acusado
"The defendant denied all charges in court."

dismiss a case (v) /dɪsˌmɪs ə ˈkeɪs/ — desestimar un caso
"The judge decided to dismiss the case due to lack of evidence."

judge (n) /dʒʌdʒ/ — juez
"The judge ruled that the evidence was insufficient for a conviction."

jury (n) /ˈdʒʊəri/ — jurado
"The jury deliberated for hours before reaching a verdict."

life sentence (n) /ˌlaɪf ˈsentəns/ — cadena perpetua
"He was given a life sentence for his involvement in the murder."

mugging (n) /ˈmʌɡɪŋ/ — atraco
"The victim reported a mugging in the park late at night."

on trial (exp) /ˌɒn ˈtraɪəl/ — (ser) juzgado
"The suspect is currently on trial for his role in the robbery."

pay a fine (v) /ˌpeɪ ə ˈfaɪn/ — pagar una multa
"He had to pay a fine for parking illegally."

prosecutor (n) /ˈprɒsɪkjuːtə(r)/ — abogado de la acusación
"The prosecutor presented strong evidence against the defendant."

reach a verdict (v) /ˌriːtʃ ə ˈvɜːdɪkt/ — dictar un veredicto
"The jury took hours to reach a verdict in the case."

send sb to prison (v) /ˌsend […] tə ˈprɪzn/ — encarcelar a alguien
"The judge decided to send him to prison for five years."

sentence sb to (v) /ˈsentəns […] tə/ — condenar a alguien a
"The court sentenced him to 20 years in prison for his crimes."

shoplifting (n) /ˈʃɒplɪftɪŋ/ — hurto (en tienda)
"He was caught for shoplifting and was given community service."

suspect (n) /ˈsʌspekt/ — sospechoso
"The suspect was seen leaving the scene of the crime."

theft (n) /θeft/ — hurto
"He was arrested for theft after stealing a car."

therapy program (n) /ˈθerəpi prəʊɡræm/ — programa de terapia
"The offender participated in a therapy program as part of his sentence."

vandalism (n) /ˈvændəlɪzəm/ — vandalismo
"The police investigated the act of vandalism at the local park."

victim (n) /ˈvɪktɪm/ — víctima
"The victim of the robbery was left in shock and fear."

witness (n) /ˈwɪtnəs/ — testigo
"The witness provided a description of the suspect to the police."

young offender (n) /ˌjʌŋ əˈfendə(r)/ — delincuente juvenil
"The young offender was given a warning and counseling."

bring back (phr v) /ˌbrɪŋ ˈbæk/ — restaurar
"The new manager decided to bring back the old company policy."

calm down (phr v) /ˌkɑːm ˈdaʊn/ — tranquilizarse
"He told her to calm down after hearing the shocking news."

come across (phr v) /ˌkʌm əˈkrɒs/ — toparse
"I came across an interesting article about environmental issues."

deal with (phr v) /ˈdiːl wɪð/ — tratar con
"She had to deal with several complaints at work."

run away (phr v) /ˌrʌn əˈweɪ/ — escapar
"The child tried to run away from home, but was stopped by a neighbor."

set off (phr v) /ˌset ˈɒf/ — partir
"We set off early in the morning to avoid the traffic."

set up (phr v) /ˌset ˈʌp/ — establecer
"They decided to set up a charity to help the homeless."

stick together (phr v) /ˌstɪk təˈɡeðə(r)/ — mantenerse unidos
"The team agreed to stick together and support each other through the challenge."

accessory (n) /əkˈsesəri/ — accesorio
"She wore a stylish accessory to complement her outfit."

casual (adj) /ˈkæʒuəl/ — informal
"He prefers wearing casual clothes on the weekend."

chunky (adj) /ˈtʃʌŋki/ — grueso
"The necklace had a chunky design, perfect for making a statement."

elegant (adj) /ˈelɪɡənt/ — elegante
"She wore an elegant gown to the gala event."

fitted (adj) /ˈfɪtɪd/ — ajustado
"The fitted dress highlighted her figure beautifully."

high heels (n) /ˌhaɪ ˈhiːlz/ — tacones altos
"She wore high heels to the party, adding extra height."

loose-fitting (adj) /ˌluːs ˈfɪtɪŋ/ — holgado
"He prefers loose-fitting shirts for comfort."

low-waisted (adj) /ˌləʊ ˈweɪstɪd/ — de cintura baja
"The jeans are low-waisted, offering a trendy look."

patterned (adj) /ˈpætənd/ — estampado
"She wore a patterned scarf with flowers on it."

piercing (n) /ˈpɪəsɪŋ/ — piercing
"He has a piercing on his nose."

plain (adj) /pleɪn/ — liso, sencillo
"She prefers plain t-shirts without any logos."

sportswear (n) /ˈspɔːtsweə(r)/ — ropa deportiva
"She bought new sportswear for her morning jogs."

striped (adj) /straɪpt/ — de rayas
"He wore a striped shirt that made him stand out."

stylish (adj) /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/ — elegante
"The stylish jacket gave her a modern look."

tattoo (n) /təˈtuː/ — tatuaje
"He has a dragon tattoo on his arm."

trend (n) /trend/ — moda
"Floral prints are the latest trend in fashion."

vintage (adj) /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/ — antiguo
"She loves wearing vintage clothes from the 70s."

do business (v) /ˌduː ˈbɪznəs/ — hacer negocio
"They plan to do business with international clients."

do damage (v) /ˌduː ˈdæmɪdʒ/ — hacer daño
"The storm caused a lot of damage to the crops."

do research (v) /ˌduː rɪˈsɜːtʃ/ — investigar
"The scientist needs to do research before making conclusions."

do sb a favour (v) /ˌduː [….] ə ˈfeɪvə(r)/ — hacerle a alguien un favor
"Can you do me a favour and pick up my package?"

give priority (v) /ˌɡɪv praɪˈɒrəti/ — dar prioridad
"The government must give priority to healthcare reform."

give sb a chance (v) /ˌɡɪv […] ə ˈtʃɑːns/ — darle a alguien una oportunidad
"He should be given a chance to prove himself."

give sth a go (v) /ˌɡɪv […] ə ˈɡəʊ/ — probar algo
"I decided to give it a go and try skydiving."

give the impression (v) /ˌɡɪv ði ɪmˈpreʃn/ — dar la impresión
"His calm attitude gives the impression that he is in control."

have a feeling (v) /ˌhæv ə ˈfiːlɪŋ/ — tener la sensación
"I have a feeling that she’s going to win the competition."

have a look (v) /ˌhæv ə ˈlʊk/ — echar un vistazo
"You should have a look at this report before the meeting."

have a terrible temper (v) /ˌhæv ə ˌterəbl ˈtempə(r)/ — tener un carácter difícil
"He has a terrible temper, so avoid arguing with him."

have an opportunity (v) /ˌhæv ən ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti/ — tener una oportunidad
"She had an opportunity to work abroad, and she took it."

make an exception (v) /ˌmeɪk ən ɪkˈsepʃn/ — hacer una excepción
"They decided to make an exception for her and allowed her to submit late."

make fun of sb (v) /ˌmeɪk ˈfʌn əv […]/ — burlarse de alguien
"It’s not nice to make fun of people for their appearance."

make no difference (v) /ˌmeɪk nəʊ ˈdɪfrəns/ — no suponer ninguna diferencia
"It will make no difference if you submit your application late."

make sense (v) /ˌmeɪk ˈsens/ — tener sentido
"Her explanation didn’t make sense at all."

reach a compromise (v) /ˌriːtʃ ə ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/ — llegar a un acuerdo
"After hours of negotiation, they were able to reach a compromise."

reach a decision (v) /ˌriːtʃ ə dɪˈsɪʒn/ — tomar una decisión
"We will reach a decision about the project tomorrow."

reach the point (v) /ˌriːtʃ ðə ˈpɔɪnt/ — llegar a un punto
"We reached the point where we had to make a final choice."

reach your destination (v) /ˌriːtʃ jə ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/ — llegar a un destino
"It took us six hours to reach our destination."

take advantage (v) /ˌteɪk ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ — aprovechar
"She decided to take advantage of the sale and bought two coats."

take sth for granted (v) /ˌteɪk […] fə ˈɡrɑːntɪd/ — dar algo por sentado
"Don’t take her kindness for granted—she’s always there to help."

take sth seriously (v) /ˌteɪk […] ˈsɪəriəsli/ — tomarse algo en serio
"He didn’t take the warning seriously and ignored it."

take your time (v) /ˌteɪk jə ˈtaɪm/ — tómate tu tiempo
"Don’t rush, take your time and make the right decision."

average-sized (adj) /ˈævərɪdʒ saɪzd/ — tamaño medio
"She has an average-sized house with three bedrooms."

badly dressed (adj) /ˌbædli ˈdrest/ — mal vestido
"He looked badly dressed in that torn t-shirt."

brightly coloured (adj) /ˌbraɪtli ˈkʌləd/ — de colores brillantes
"The walls were brightly coloured, making the room feel cheerful."

clean-shaven (adj) /ˌkliːn ˈʃeɪvn/ — bien afeitado
"He has a clean-shaven face, which looks professional."

dark-haired (adj) /ˌdɑːk ˈheəd/ — de cabello oscuro
"She is a dark-haired beauty with striking blue eyes."

fast-thinking (adj) /ˌfɑːst ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/ — con rapidez mental
"A fast-thinking individual can make quick decisions under pressure."

friendly looking (adj) /ˈfrendli lʊkɪŋ/ — de aspecto amable
"She has a friendly-looking face that makes everyone feel welcome."

full-length (adj) /ˌfʊl ˈleŋkθ/ — largo hasta los pies
"The full-length mirror allowed her to see her entire outfit."

heavily built (adj) /ˌhevɪli ˈbɪlt/ — de constitución robusta
"He is a heavily built man who enjoys lifting weights."

knee-length (adj) /ˈniː leŋkθ/ — largo hasta las rodillas
"She wore a knee-length dress to the summer party."

loose-fitting (adj) /ˌluːs ˈfɪtɪŋ/ — holgado
"I prefer loose-fitting clothes because they’re more comfortable."

middle-aged (adj) /ˌmɪdl ˈeɪdʒd/ — de mediana edad
"He is a middle-aged man who enjoys playing tennis on weekends."

natural-looking (adj) /ˈnætʃrəl lʊkɪŋ/ — de aspecto natural
"She wore a natural-looking makeup look for the party."

scruffy-looking (adj) /ˈskrʌfi lʊkɪŋ/ — de aspecto descuidado
"He looked scruffy-looking in his old hoodie and jeans."

shoulder-length (adj) /ˈʃəʊldə leŋkθ/ — hasta los hombros
"Her shoulder-length hair looked great with curls."

smartly dressed (adj) /ˌsmɑːtli ˈdrest/ — vestido con elegancia
"She was smartly dressed in a suit for the interview."

sporty-looking (adj) /ˈspɔːti lʊkɪŋ/ — de aspecto deportivo
"He had a sporty-looking jacket on that matched his sneakers."

time-saving (adj) /ˈtaɪm seɪvɪŋ/ — que ahorra tiempo
"This time-saving recipe helps prepare dinner in less than 30 minutes."

well-dressed (adj) /ˌwel ˈdrest/ — bien vestido
"He was well-dressed in a tailored suit and polished shoes."

widely recognized (adj) /ˌwaɪdli ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/ — bien sabido
"She is a widely recognized expert in her field."

classify (v) /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/ — clasificar
"The librarian helped to classify the new books by genre."

lighten (v) /ˈlaɪtn/ — aclarar
"The paint color was too dark, so they decided to lighten it."

simplify (v) /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/ — simplificar
"The teacher tried to simplify the instructions for the students."

specialize (v) /ˈspeʃəlaɪz/ — especializarse
"He decided to specialize in computer science after graduation."

symbolize (v) /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/ — simbolizar
"The dove is often used to symbolize peace."

apply for a place (v) /əˌplaɪ fər ə ˈpleɪs/ — solicitar una plaza
"She decided to apply for a place at the university to study law."

appoint (v) /əˈpɔɪnt/ — nombrar
"The company plans to appoint a new CEO next month."

become an apprentice (v) /bɪˌkʌm ən əˈprentɪs/ — trabajar como aprendiz
"He chose to become an apprentice in carpentry to gain hands-on experience."

commission sb to do sth (v) /kəˌmɪʃn […] tə duː […]/ — encargarle a alguien que haga algo
"The company commissioned him to design a new marketing campaign."

full-time job (n) /ˌfʊl taɪm ˈdʒɒb/ — trabajo de jornada completa
"She found a full-time job as a software engineer after graduation."

graduate from (v) /ˈɡrædʒueɪt frəm/ — graduarse en
"He graduated from university with a degree in economics."

homeless shelter (n) /ˈhəʊmləs ʃeltə(r)/ — albergue para indigentes
"The local homeless shelter provides food and accommodation to those in need."

internship (n) /ˈɪntɜːnʃɪp/ — prácticas
"She applied for an internship at a tech company to gain experience."

low paid (adj) /ˌləʊ ˈpeɪd/ — mal remunerado
"He worked at a low-paid job before finding something better."

mentor an intern (v) /ˌmentɔːr ən ˈɪntɜːn/ — orientar a un pasante
"As a senior manager, it’s important to mentor an intern to help them develop professionally."

part-time (n) /ˌpɑːt ˈtaɪm/ — a media jornada
"She works part-time at a bookstore while studying."

part-time job (n) /ˌpɑːt taɪm ˈdʒɒb/ — trabajo de media jornada
"I need a part-time job to support my studies."

permanent position (n) /ˌpɜːmənənt pəˈzɪʃn/ — puesto fijo
"After the internship, she was offered a permanent position at the company."

placement (n) /ˈpleɪsmənt/ — puesto
"He secured a placement at a prestigious law firm."

supervise sb (v) /ˈsuːpəvaɪz […]/ — supervisar a alguien
"The manager was asked to supervise the new employees."

take on (a job) (phr v) /ˌteɪk ɒn (ə ˈdʒɒb)/ — aceptar (un trabajo)
"She decided to take on the project manager role despite the challenges."

temporary job (n) /ˈtemprəri dʒɒb/ — trabajo temporal
"He found a temporary job over the summer to earn extra money."

thesis (n) /ˈθiːsɪs/ — tesis
"She spent months working on her thesis for her master's degree."

turn down (a job) (phr v) /ˌtɜːn daʊn (ə ˈdʒɒb)/ — rechazar (un trabajo)
"He decided to turn down the job offer because the salary was too low."

tutor sb (v) /ˈtjuːtə […]/ — dar clases a alguien
"I tutored him in mathematics to help with his exam preparation."

unpaid (adj) /ˌʌnˈpeɪd/ — no remunerado
"She worked in an unpaid internship for six months."

volunteer (v) /ˌvɒlənˈtɪə(r)/ — trabajar como voluntario
"He decided to volunteer at the local animal shelter."

well-paid (adj) /ˌwel ˈpeɪd/ — bien remunerado
"He has a well-paid job as a financial consultant."

win a scholarship (v) /ˌwɪn ə ˈskɒləʃɪp/ — conseguir una beca
"She managed to win a scholarship to study abroad."

analytical (adj) /ˌænəˈlɪtɪkl/ — analítico
"He is an analytical thinker, able to solve complex problems."

anxious (adj) /ˈæŋkʃəs/ — inquieto
"She felt anxious before the big presentation."

articulate (adj) /ɑːˈtɪkjuleɪt/ — elocuente
"He was very articulate when explaining his ideas."

brainy (adj) /ˈbreɪni/ — listo
"She is a brainy student who excels in science."

carefree (adj) /ˈkeəfriː/ — despreocupado
"His carefree attitude made him popular among his friends."

cautious (adj) /ˈkɔːʃəs/ — precavido
"He is very cautious about making major decisions."

cool-headed (adj) /ˌkuːl ˈhedɪd/ — de cabeza fría
"She remained cool-headed during the emergency."

critical (adj) /ˈkrɪtɪkl/ — crítico
"He has a critical eye for detail in design."

decisive (adj) /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ — decidido
"A decisive leader is essential in times of crisis."

demotivated (adj) /ˌdiːˈməʊtɪveɪtɪd/ — desmotivado
"After several failures, she felt demotivated to continue."

determined (adj) /dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/ — resuelto
"She was determined to succeed in her career despite the challenges."

diligent (adj) /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/ — diligente
"The diligent student completed all his assignments ahead of time."

disorganized (adj) /dɪsˈɔːɡənaɪzd/ — desorganizado
"He is very disorganized and often forgets appointments."

distracted (adj) /dɪˈstræktɪd/ — distraído
"She was so distracted by her phone that she missed the meeting."

efficient (adj) /ɪˈfɪʃnt/ — eficiente
"The new software made the process much more efficient."

empathetic (adj) /ˌempəˈθetɪk/ — empático
"An empathetic manager listens to the concerns of their team."

enthusiastic (adj) /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/ — entusiasta
"She was enthusiastic about starting her new job."

focused (adj) /ˈfəʊkəst/ — concentrado
"He remained focused on the task at hand despite the distractions."

imaginative (adj) /ɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv/ — imaginativo
"She is a very imaginative artist who creates beautiful paintings."

immature (adj) /ˌɪməˈtjʊə(r)/ — inmaduro
"His immature behavior made him unpopular among his colleagues."

impatient (adj) /ɪmˈpeɪʃnt/ — impaciente
"He was impatient waiting for the test results."

imperceptive (adj) /ˌɪmpəˈseptɪv/ — poco intuitivo
"Her imperceptive nature makes it difficult for her to understand others' feelings."

imprecise (adj) /ˌɪmprɪˈsaɪs/ — poco meticuloso
"The instructions were too imprecise and caused confusion."

inarticulate (adj) /ˌɪnɑːˈtɪkjələt/ — poco elocuente
"He felt inarticulate during the interview and struggled to express his ideas."

indecisive (adj) /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/ — indeciso
"Her indecisive nature makes it hard to make important decisions."

inefficient (adj) /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃnt/ — ineficiente
"The outdated system was inefficient and needed to be replaced."

insecure (adj) /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə(r)/ — inseguro
"He felt insecure about his appearance and was always self-conscious."

insensitive (adj) /ɪnˈsensətɪv/ — insensible
"Her insensitive comment upset everyone in the room."

irrational (adj) /ɪˈræʃənl/ — irracional
"His irrational fears prevented him from taking the necessary risks."

irreplaceable (adj) /ˌɪrɪˈpleɪsəbl/ — insustituible
"Her leadership was irreplaceable after years of hard work and dedication."

irresponsible (adj) /ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbl/ — irresponsable
"It was irresponsible to leave the car unlocked in a busy area."

mature (adj) /məˈtʃʊə(r)/ — maduro
"He was very mature for his age and handled difficult situations well."

motivated (adj) /ˈməʊtɪveɪtɪd/ — motivado
"She was highly motivated to achieve her career goals."

optimistic (adj) /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ — optimista
"She remained optimistic despite the challenges she faced."

organized (adj) /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/ — organizado
"He is always organized, with everything in its right place."

patient (adj) /ˈpeɪʃnt/ — paciente
"A patient teacher knows how to explain things in different ways."

perceptive (adj) /pəˈseptɪv/ — intuitivo
"She is very perceptive and can easily understand people's emotions."

pessimistic (adj) /ˌpesɪˈmɪstɪk/ — pesimista
"He has a pessimistic outlook and always expects the worst."

precise (adj) /prɪˈsaɪs/ — meticuloso
"Her precise instructions helped the team complete the task accurately."

rational (adj) /ˈræʃnəl/ — racional
"He made a rational decision based on the facts provided."

reliable (adj) /rɪˈlaɪəbl/ — fiable
"She is a reliable employee who always meets deadlines."

replaceable (adj) /rɪˈpleɪsəbl/ — sustituible
"The staff member was replaceable, but his contribution was valued."

responsible (adj) /rɪˈspɒnsəbl/ — responsable
"A responsible leader takes charge in difficult situations."

secure (adj) /sɪˈkjʊə(r)/ — seguro
"He felt secure in his job because of his high performance."

sociable (adj) /ˈsəʊʃəbl/ — sociable
"She is a very sociable person and enjoys meeting new people."

unenthusiastic (adj) /ˌʌnɪnθjuːziˈæstɪk/ — poco entusiasta
"His unenthusiastic response made me think twice about the proposal."

unimaginative (adj) /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv/ — poco imaginativo
"The movie was unimaginative and failed to capture my attention."

unreliable (adj) /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl/ — poco fiable
"He is unreliable, often missing deadlines and appointments."

unsociable (adj) /ʌnˈsəʊʃəbl/ — insociable
"His unsociable behavior made it difficult for him to make friends."

brain surgeon (n) /ˈbreɪn sɜːdʒən/ — neurocirujano
"The brain surgeon performed a complex operation to save the patient’s life."

camera operator (n) /ˈkæmrə ɒpəreɪtə(r)/ — operador de cámara
"The camera operator captured stunning footage during the event."

company director (n) /ˌkʌmpəni dəˈrektə(r)/ — director de empresa
"The company director made an important announcement during the meeting."

dog groomer (n) /ˈdɒɡ ɡruːmə(r)/ — peluquero canino
"She took her dog to the dog groomer for a bath and haircut."

drone pilot (n) /ˈdrəʊn paɪlət/ — piloto a distancia
"A drone pilot is responsible for controlling unmanned aerial vehicles."

estate agent (n) /ɪˈsteɪt eɪdʒənt/ — agente inmobiliario
"The estate agent showed them several houses before they made their choice."

flight attendant (n) /ˈflaɪt ətendənt/ — asistente de vuelo
"The flight attendant served drinks during the flight."

software designer (n) /ˈsɒftweə dɪzaɪnə(r)/ — diseñador de software
"A software designer develops programs and applications for users."

statistical analyst (n) /stəˌtɪstɪkl ˈænəlɪst/ — analista estadístico
"The statistical analyst interpreted the data for the research team."

tattoo remover (n) /təˈtuː rɪmuːvə(r)/ — especialista en eliminación de tatuajes
"The tattoo remover used laser technology to remove the tattoo."

train driver (n) /ˈtreɪn draɪvə(r)/ — maquinista
"The train driver is responsible for safely operating the train."

video editor (n) /ˈvɪdiəʊ edɪtə(r)/ — editor de vídeo
"The video editor worked on the footage to create a polished final version."

yoga instructor (n) /ˈjəʊɡə ɪnstrʌktə(r)/ — profesor de yoga
"The yoga instructor led a relaxing class for beginners."

confused by (adj) /kənˈfjuːzd baɪ/ — confundido por
"She was confused by the complex instructions."

dedicated to (adj) /ˈdedɪkeɪtɪd tə/ — dedicado a
"He is dedicated to his work and often stays late in the office."

familiar with (adj) /fəˈmɪliə wɪð/ — familiarizado con
"She is familiar with the latest technology trends."

fond of (adj) /ˈfɒnd əv/ — gustar
"She is fond of reading mystery novels in her free time."

interested in (adj) /ˈɪntrəstɪd ɪn/ — interesado en
"He is interested in learning new languages."

necessary for (adj) /ˈnesəsəri fə(r)/ — necesario para
"It is necessary for employees to attend the safety training."

passionate about (adj) /ˈpæʃənət əbaʊt/ — apasionado de
"She is passionate about environmental issues and sustainability."

successful in (adj) /səkˈsesfl ɪn/ — (tener) éxito en
"He is successful in his career as a lawyer."