all 1852 words

Every new word of C1, day by day, nouns with their article (el, la). Tap ▶ to hear it, ＋ to add it to your cards. This word list is based on ELELex (CEFRLex project, CENTAL, UCLouvain) and the Instituto Cervantes Plan Curricular, and is shared under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

1852 words

day 1 · apto!
al respectoabout it, on the matter
aparteapart, aside; separately
a través dethrough, by means of
sumamenteextremely, highly
sobre todoabove all, especially
en torno aaround, about (a topic, a figure)
a la hora dewhen it comes to
tener lugarto take place
por ciertoby the way
en absolutonot at all
ni mucho menosfar from it, not at all
en efectoindeed, that’s right
más bienrather, if anything
ahora bienhowever, that said
eso símind you, but
dar lugar ato give rise to, to lead to
proporcionarto provide, to give
específicospecific
consideradoconsiderate; highly regarded
relevanterelevant, important
abordarto deal with, to tackle (a topic)
precisarto specify, to state exactly; to need
subrayarto underline, to stress
pertinenterelevant, appropriate
aptosuitable, fit; (exam result) pass
aludirto refer to, to allude to
enfatizarto emphasise
recalcarto stress, to emphasise
el examinadorexaminer (the person who tests you)
despacioslowly
day 2 · how do you say it where you live?
sujetosubject (to), liable (to)
la definicióndefinition
apropiadoappropriate, suitable
gallegoGalician (also the language)
el rolloa drag, a bore (colloquial); a roll
pasivopassive
irregularirregular
lingüísticolinguistic, language (adj.)
el sinónimosynonym
la vocalvowel
el latínLatin (the language)
la lingüísticalinguistics
verbalverbal, verb (adj.)
la siglaacronym, initials
pluralplural; diverse
el vocabulariovocabulary
la ortografíaspelling
el apodonickname
el dialectodialect
neutroneutral
el/la hablantespeaker (of a language)
el quechuaQuechua (the language)
chulocool, nice (colloquial, Spain)
el castellanoCastilian, Spanish (the language)
el euskeraBasque (the language)
el peninsularpeninsular, of mainland Spain
despectivoinsulting, pejorative
coloquialcolloquial, informal
impropioinappropriate, out of place
el motenickname (often teasing)
la consonanteconsonant
el/la caraduracheeky person, someone with a nerve
el/la hispanohablanteSpanish speaker, Spanish-speaking
day 3 · is there a correct Spanish?
por más quehowever much, no matter how
de entradato begin with, from the outset
pese adespite, in spite of (formal)
por mucho quehowever much
aun cuandoeven if, even when
aun asíeven so
así y todoeven so, all the same
buscarle tres pies al gatoto split hairs, to overcomplicate things
lógicological
radicalradical, extreme
válidovalid
fundamentarto base, to support (an argument)
el enfrentamientoclash, confrontation
generalizarto generalise
moderadomoderate
la controversiacontroversy
racionalrational
sutilsubtle
la contradiccióncontradiction
contundenteforceful, convincing, hard (facts)
contradecirto contradict
coherenteconsistent, coherent
el adversarioopponent, adversary
la premisapremise
el/la oponenteopponent
la confrontaciónconfrontation
convincenteconvincing
la objeciónobjection
la apreciaciónremark, assessment, view
la paradojaparadox
cuestionablequestionable
discutibledebatable, arguable
rebatirto refute, to rebut
el lemaslogan, motto
day 4 · Sarah comes for Christmas
hijo únicoonly child
de penadreadful, terrible (colloquial)
a gustoat ease, comfortable
el pedazopiece, bit
agradarto please (formal gustar)
el mueblepiece of furniture
adornarto decorate
el mangohandle; mango (fruit)
el anfitriónhost
el yernoson-in-law
navideñoChristmas (adj.), festive
la hospitalidadhospitality
sosobland, tasteless; dull
el pañocloth
el cojíncushion
el edredónduvet
la mesillabedside table
la mandarinatangerine, mandarin
el chorizochorizo (spicy sausage)
la empanadapie, pasty
el estanteshelf
el bisabuelogreat-grandfather
el bacalaocod
el churrochurro (fried dough stick)
el calamarsquid
mellizotwin (not identical)
la croquetacroquette
el cazosaucepan, small pan; ladle
el mejillónmussel
el langostinoking prawn
el malentendidomisunderstanding
la NochebuenaChristmas Eve
day 5 · the lecture at the library
tomar notato take note, to note down
hacerse una ideato get an idea, to picture
dicho de otro modoput another way, in other words
en otras palabrasin other words
mejor dichoor rather
en resumidas cuentasin short, to sum up
a grandes rasgosbroadly, in broad outline
a modo deby way of, as a
hacer hincapié ento stress, to emphasise
poner de manifiestoto reveal, to make clear
resaltarto highlight, to stand out
el apartadosection (of a text or form)
la comacomma
la claridadclarity
el párrafoparagraph
el fragmentopassage, extract, fragment
asentirto nod, to agree
el énfasisemphasis
recopilarto collect, to compile
el extractoextract, excerpt; (bank) statement
el borradordraft; board eraser
enumerarto list, to enumerate
sintetizarto sum up, to synthesise
la ponenciatalk, paper (at a conference)
el/la ponentespeaker (at a conference)
el coloquiodiscussion, question time (after a talk)
reformularto reformulate, to rephrase
el foliosheet of paper (A4)
el interlocutorthe person you are talking to
condensarto condense, to shorten
el proyectorprojector
el esbozooutline, sketch
el/la conferenciantelecturer, speaker
la mediaciónmediation
day 6 · where do I belong?
dejar de ladoto set aside, to leave out
en cierta medidato some extent
hasta cierto puntoup to a point
en gran medidato a large extent
a mi entenderas I see it, in my view
a mi parecerin my opinion
estar como pez en el aguato be in one’s element
el intentoattempt, try
el retochallenge
acogerto welcome, to take in; to host
pertenecientebelonging (to), part (of)
el referenterole model, point of reference
provenientecoming (from), originating (from)
nativonative
retornarto return (formal)
la mentalidadmentality, way of thinking
emigrarto emigrate
la humildadhumility, modesty
la niñezchildhood
el prejuicioprejudice
la pertenenciabelonging
reafirmarto reaffirm; to give confidence
inseguroinsecure, unsure; unsafe
paternopaternal, on the father’s side
el estereotipostereotype
el tópicocliché, commonplace
el matiznuance, shade
la pluralidadplurality, diversity
el antepasadoancestor
el temperamentotemperament, character
introvertidointroverted
encajarto fit in; to fit (together)
day 8 · Manuel’s last year
de buenas a primerasout of the blue, suddenly
internointernal, in-house; private
la cuotafee, (monthly) contribution; quota
la directivaboard, committee; (EU) directive
el encargoorder (for something); task, commission
despacharto serve (customers); to deal with
la franquiciafranchise
el almacénstoreroom, warehouse
el cortadocortado (espresso with a dash of milk)
la contabilidadaccounts, accounting, bookkeeping
traspasarto hand over, to transfer (a business)
rentableprofitable
el empleadoremployer
la asesoríaconsultancy, (accountancy) firm
la rentabilidadprofitability
la logísticalogistics
el gestormanager; adviser who handles paperwork
la gerenciamanagement
la esponjasponge
el traspasotransfer (of a business, a lease)
la tostadoratoaster
mayoristawholesale; wholesaler
la facturacióninvoicing; turnover
el/la minoristaretailer; retail
la pizzeríapizzeria
empaquetarto pack, to package
el coladorstrainer, sieve
la batidorablender, mixer
la fregonamop
la hamburgueseríaburger restaurant
day 9 · the price of a bar
conformein agreement (estar conforme); as (conj.)
siempre y cuandoas long as, provided that
poner las cartas sobre la mesato put one’s cards on the table
tener la sartén por el mangoto have the upper hand
salirse con la suyato get one’s own way
consultar con la almohadato sleep on it
garantizarto guarantee
cederto give way, to give in; to hand over
presionarto pressure, to press
la prioridadpriority
la negativarefusal
la negociaciónnegotiation
respaldarto back, to support
el rechazorejection, refusal
pactarto agree (on), to make a deal
contentarto please, to keep happy
favorablefavourable
el aliadoally
la concesiónconcession
compensarto make up for, to compensate
oportunoright, timely, appropriate
decisivodecisive
la exigenciademand, requirement
el acercamientorapprochement, step closer
la discrepanciadisagreement, discrepancy
la arroganciaarrogance
la contrapropuestacounter-offer, counter-proposal
dispuestowilling, ready (estar dispuesto a)
barajarto weigh up (options); to shuffle
la prepotenciaarrogance, high-handedness
intransigenteinflexible, uncompromising
day 10 · the business plan
poner en marchato set up, to launch, to start
sacar adelanteto make (it) work, to get off the ground
hacer frente ato face, to tackle, to cope with
incrementarto increase
planearto plan
potencialpotential
fracasarto fail
exitososuccessful
financiarto finance, to fund
proveerto supply, to provide (de)
el incrementoincrease, rise
arriesgarto risk
consolidarto consolidate, to strengthen
el asesoradviser, consultant
el consejeroadviser; board member
la planificaciónplanning
inevitableinevitable
expandirto expand
afrontarto face, to confront
competitivocompetitive
millonariomillionaire; worth millions
conllevarto involve, to entail
asesorarto advise
la prosperidadprosperity
viableviable, feasible
la competitividadcompetitiveness
la globalizaciónglobalisation
la privatizaciónprivatisation
astutoshrewd, clever, cunning
previsiblepredictable, expected
importadorimporting; importer
imprevisibleunpredictable, unforeseeable
day 11 · at the bank
tipo de interésinterest rate
costar un ojo de la carato cost an arm and a leg
la entidadbody, organisation; (bank) institution
cuadrarto add up, to tally; to fit
mensualmonthly
la bancabanking, the banks
la inflacióninflation
el importeamount, sum (to pay)
quebrarto go bankrupt, to go bust; to break
el déficitdeficit
el balancebalance sheet; overall result
bancariobank (adj.), banking
netonet
la subidarise, increase; climb
el provechobenefit, use
la transaccióntransaction
rebajarto lower, to reduce
abonarto pay; to credit (an account)
equilibrarto balance
la recesiónrecession
la liquidaciónclosing-down sale; settlement (of accounts)
la austeridadausterity
cotizarto pay social security; to be quoted
el banquerobanker
adquisitivopurchasing (poder adquisitivo)
el avalguarantee; guarantor
malgastarto waste (money, time)
derrocharto squander, to splash out
austerofrugal, austere
el céntimocent
devaluarto devalue, to lose value
desembolsarto pay out, to put down (money)
amortizarto pay off; to recover the cost of
day 12 · the licence
por escritoin writing
a raíz defollowing, as a result of
con el fin dein order to, with the aim of
a fin dein order to (formal)
de antemanoin advance
a la mayor brevedadas soon as possible (letters)
el procedimientoprocedure
finalizarto end, to finish
la aprobaciónapproval
autorizarto authorise, to allow
urgenteurgent
la autorizaciónauthorisation, permit
efectuarto carry out, to make (formal)
asignarto assign, to allocate
la modificaciónchange, amendment
la convocatoriacall (for applications); notice of a meeting
especificarto specify, to state
innecesariounnecessary
remitirto send, to forward (formal)
la notificaciónnotification
la normativaregulations, rules
notificarto notify
la confirmaciónconfirmation
la rapidezspeed, quickness
la correspondenciacorrespondence, mail
alargarto lengthen, to drag out
interminableendless
la burocraciabureaucracy, red tape
acortarto shorten
formalizarto formalise, to make official
el destinatarioaddressee, recipient
agilizarto speed up
el/la remitentesender
la documentacióndocuments, papers
provisionalprovisional, temporary
day 13 · working conditions
mano de obralabour, workforce
por cuenta propiaself-employed, on one’s own account
a tiempo completofull-time
no dar abastoto be unable to cope, to be swamped
librarto have the day off; to free
desempeñarto hold (a post), to carry out
productivoproductive
liderarto lead, to head
el rangorank; range
el paradounemployed person
ascenderto be promoted, to rise
el liderazgoleadership
la dinámicadynamics, way of working
la trayectoriacareer, track record
el plusbonus, extra (payment)
la productividadproductivity
delegarto delegate
la incorporaciónstart (in a job), joining
flexibleflexible
salarialsalary (adj.), pay
la jerarquíahierarchy
el ceseend (of an activity), dismissal
la vacantevacancy; vacant
el/la aspirantecandidate, applicant
la flexibilidadflexibility
el aprendizapprentice, trainee
forzosocompulsory, forced
novatonew, inexperienced; beginner
sumergidoundeclared (work); submerged
remunerarto pay, to remunerate
el asalariadoemployee, wage earner
exigentedemanding, strict
seguridad socialSocial Security
day 15 · the barrio in the papers
de última horalast-minute; breaking (news)
rueda de prensapress conference
salir a la luzto come to light
estar al tantoto be up to date, to be in the know
cualwhich (el cual, lo cual: relative)
la difusióncirculation, reach, spread
la novedadnews, novelty, latest thing
el panoramaoutlook, picture, scene
encabezarto head, to lead
el vistazoglance, quick look
el sucesoevent; (in the press) crime or accident news
la reputaciónreputation
la exclusivaexclusive (story)
el boletínbulletin, newsletter
la cabeceranewspaper (title); masthead; headboard
el reporteroreporter
el/la corresponsalcorrespondent
el redactorstaff writer, editor (of texts)
el semanarioweekly (paper or magazine)
el/la columnistacolumnist
la primiciascoop, first news
el rotativodaily newspaper (in the press)
el/la articulistacolumnist, opinion writer
day 16 · according to sources
de primera manofirst-hand
textualmenteword for word, literally
presenciarto witness, to attend
verificarto check, to verify
averiguarto find out
la menciónmention
contrastarto check against, to compare
literalliteral, word for word
transcurrirto pass, to go by (time); to take place
dudosodoubtful, dubious
contradictoriocontradictory
la alusiónreference, allusion
notorioobvious, glaring; well known
la verificaciónchecking, verification
constatarto establish, to confirm (a fact)
la aclaraciónclarification
denotarto show, to indicate
corroborarto confirm, to corroborate
la veracidadtruthfulness, accuracy
la filtraciónleak (of information)
exclamarto exclaim
el anonimatoanonymity
parafrasearto paraphrase
la paráfrasisparaphrase
extraoficialunofficial, off the record
day 17 · what the polls say
extremadamenteextremely
la tasarate; fee, tax
inferiorlower, below; inferior
posteriorlater, subsequent; back
la sumasum, total
relativorelative
equivalenteequivalent
estadísticostatistical
encuestarto survey, to poll
sextosixth
la totalidadwhole, entirety
considerableconsiderable
ordinarioordinary, usual; common
la proporciónproportion
el descensofall, decline, drop
agruparto group
octavoeighth
la docenadozen
el rankingranking, league table
excederto exceed, to go above
equivalerto be equivalent to, to amount to
sobrepasarto exceed, to go beyond
la fracciónfraction
el recuentocount
el centenarabout a hundred
la decenaabout ten
el sondeopoll, survey
day 18 · the podcast
ir al granoto get to the point
andarse por las ramasto beat about the bush
no tener pelos en la lenguato speak one’s mind
hablar por los codosto talk nonstop
la ondawave; wavelength
la transmisióntransmission, broadcast
el audioaudio, sound file
la grabaciónrecording
semanalweekly
moderarto present, to chair (a debate); to moderate
el emisortransmitter; sender
entablarto strike up, to start (a conversation)
el moderadorpresenter, moderator (of a debate)
el tertulianotalk-show panellist
el podcastpodcast
el abonadosubscriber
sintonizarto tune in (to)
retransmitirto broadcast (an event)
radiofónicoradio (adj.)
anecdóticoanecdotal, trivial
la retransmisiónbroadcast (of an event)
la animaciónanimation; liveliness
callarseto stop talking, to keep quiet
day 19 · fake news
aparentementeapparently, seemingly
lamentablementeunfortunately, regrettably
dar por sentadoto take for granted
poner en tela de juicioto call into question
tomar el peloto pull someone’s leg
meter la patato put one’s foot in it
la disculpaapology; excuse
la confusiónconfusion; mix-up
excusarto excuse; to make excuses
liarto muddle, to complicate (colloquial)
la sospechasuspicion
la manipulaciónmanipulation
el engañodeception, trick
la rupturabreak, breakdown, rupture
confiablereliable, trustworthy
la correccióncorrection
la credibilidadcredibility
viralviral
propagarto spread
la indignaciónoutrage, indignation
desconfiarto distrust, to be wary of
rectificarto correct (a statement), to put right
la falsedadfalsehood, untruth
desvelarto reveal, to expose
engañosomisleading, deceptive
enredarto complicate, to tangle
inquietarto worry, to unsettle
la falsificaciónforgery, falsification
el sesgobias
sesgadobiased
falsificarto forge, to fake
veraztruthful, accurate
infundadounfounded, groundless
la psicosispanic, mass fear; psychosis
day 20 · on air
en directolive (on air)
estar a la últimato be up to date, to be trendy
la intervencióncontribution (in a debate); intervention
masivomass, massive
captarto capture, to grasp; to attract
promocionarto promote
mediáticomedia (adj.), in the media
la popularidadpopularity
el marketingmarketing
el entretenimientoentertainment
el tatuajetattoo
interactivointeractive
multimediamultimedia
el protagonismoprominence, leading role
la celebridadcelebrity
patrocinarto sponsor
el logotipologo
el doblajedubbing
el desodorantedeodorant
el/la anuncianteadvertiser
la cosméticacosmetics
la caspadandruff
el/la internautainternet user
el culebrónsoap opera
day 22 · the thesis
colegio mayorhall of residence (university)
el méritomerit, credit
la excelenciaexcellence
la éliteelite
la determinacióndetermination
el prestigioprestige, standing
el rectorrector (head of a university)
culminarto crown, to complete, to culminate
prestigiosoprestigious
la cátedrachair (a professor’s post)
la metodologíamethodology
la dedicacióndedication, commitment
el rigorrigour, precision
el decanodean (of a faculty)
el posgradopostgraduate degree or course
la docenciateaching (as a profession)
eruditoscholarly, learned; a scholar
magistralmasterly; clase magistral = lecture
la bibliografíabibliography, reading list
expositivoexpository, explanatory (text)
argumentativoargumentative (a text that argues)
el plagioplagiarism
aplazarto postpone, to put off
day 23 · schools then and now
pasar listato take the register, to call the roll
jefe de estudioshead of studies (deputy head)
la oposiciónlas oposiciones: state exams for a post
calificarto mark, to grade; to describe as
evaluarto assess, to evaluate
el semestresemester, half-year
la calificaciónmark, grade
el abandonodropping out; abandonment
puntualpunctual, on time
interinotemporary (job); a temporary teacher
suplentesubstitute, supply (teacher)
el clippaper clip
el profesoradoteaching staff, teachers
el suspensoa fail (mark)
puntuarto mark, to give points
la tutoríatutorial; tutor’s meeting
el rotuladorfelt-tip pen, marker
el subrayadorhighlighter (pen)
la libretanotebook, exercise book
el absentismoabsenteeism, truancy
la calculadoracalculator
la puntualidadpunctuality
optativooptional (subject)
convalidarto give credit for (a subject)
la grapastaple
day 24 · the education debate
amor propiopride, self-respect
la ausenciaabsence, lack
el rendimientoperformance, results (at school or work)
la disciplinadiscipline; a subject, a field
alentarto encourage
rebelderebellious; a rebel
dificultarto make difficult, to hinder
excluirto exclude, to leave out
la barrerabarrier, obstacle
la motivaciónmotivation
la inclusióninclusion
el acosoharassment; acoso escolar = bullying
la expulsiónexpulsion
la exclusiónexclusion
ausenteabsent, missing
problemáticoproblematic, difficult
autoritarioauthoritarian, bossy
la adolescenciaadolescence, teenage years
la autoestimaself-esteem
el estímulostimulus, encouragement, incentive
el educadoreducator, teacher
la aptitudaptitude, ability
marginarto marginalise, to push aside
superdotadohighly gifted
la dislexiadyslexia
day 25 · a love of reading
de librotextbook, classic (un caso de libro)
de memoriaby heart
ponerse las pilasto get your act together
estar en las nubesto be miles away, to daydream
ser pan comidoto be a piece of cake
el sabioa wise person; wise
el geniogenius; temper
retenerto retain, to remember; to hold back
entusiasmarto thrill, to delight
el entendimientounderstanding
la maestríamastery, skill; (Am.) master’s degree
la nociónnotion; nociones = basics
apasionarto fascinate, to be passionate about
flojoweak, slack; loose
aficionarseto take up, to get into (a hobby)
el ajedrezchess
asimilarto take in, to absorb, to assimilate
el afáneagerness, drive
el ingeniowit, ingenuity, talent
la intuiciónintuition
el adjetivoadjective
el pensadorthinker
innatoinnate, inborn
el pasatiempopastime, hobby
el pronombrepronoun
instructivoinstructive, educational
el puzzlejigsaw puzzle
el prefijoprefix; dialling code
el anagramaanagram
favoritofavourite
day 26 · what the study says
a fondothoroughly, in depth
en líneas generaleson the whole, broadly speaking
a la largain the long run
dar en el clavoto hit the nail on the head
la excepciónexception
evidenciarto show, to make evident
la concepciónconception, idea, view
la relevanciarelevance, importance
la valoraciónassessment, evaluation
sistemáticosystematic
insuficienteinsufficient, not enough
el parámetroparameter, standard
rigurosorigorous, strict
satisfactoriosatisfactory
comparablecomparable
sustancialsubstantial, essential
deficientepoor, inadequate
inexistentenon-existent
exhaustivoexhaustive, thorough
analíticoanalytical
la objetividadobjectivity
el cuestionarioquestionnaire
la fiabilidadreliability
la precisiónprecision, accuracy
day 27 · choosing what to study
a distanciaat a distance, by distance learning
dormirse en los laurelesto rest on your laurels
esforzarseto make an effort, to try hard
la metagoal, aim; finishing line
el logroachievement
potenciarto boost, to develop, to strengthen
el rumbocourse, direction
la capacitacióntraining, qualification
sacrificarto sacrifice, to give up
aspirarto aspire to, to aim at; to breathe in
la expectativaexpectation
la modalidadmode, option, format
complementariocomplementary, extra
intermediointermediate, middle
capacitarto train, to qualify, to equip
la vocaciónvocation, calling
empeñarseto insist on, to be set on
el graduadograduate
la aspiraciónaspiration, ambition
la especializaciónspecialisation
presencialin person, face-to-face
formativoeducational, training (adj.)
costearto pay for, to fund
ilusionadoexcited, hopeful
homologarto get (a degree) officially recognised
day 29 · nobody should be alone
tercera edadold age, senior citizens
ponerse en la piel deto put yourself in someone’s shoes
sacar de quicioto drive someone mad
traer sin cuidadonot to care at all
deprisaquickly, in a hurry
vitalvital, essential; full of life
la autonomíaindependence, autonomy
el olvidooblivion, being forgotten
atentoattentive; kind, thoughtful
la dependenciadependence; dependency (care needs)
la rutinaroutine
la adopciónadoption; taking up (a habit)
procurarto try to, to make sure
la cercaníacloseness, nearness
el disfruteenjoyment
la indiferenciaindifference
distantedistant, aloof
cariñosoaffectionate, loving
el jubiladoretired person, pensioner
la vulnerabilidadvulnerability
el acompañamientosupport, company, accompaniment
rutinarioroutine, humdrum
el quehacerchore, task
agobiarto overwhelm, to get someone down
el cuidadorcarer, caregiver
la fragilidadfrailty, fragility
compadecerto pity, to feel sorry for
el/la cangurobabysitter (Spain); kangaroo
la cazuelacasserole dish, pot; stew
el garbanzochickpea
llevaderobearable
el guisantepea
el/la pacientepatient (also: patient, adj.)
day 30 · at the health centre
silla de ruedaswheelchair
sangrarto bleed
la emergenciaemergency
el seguimientofollow-up, monitoring
clínicoclinical, medical
el historialrecord, history (medical, work)
lesionarto injure
la respiraciónbreathing, respiration
vacunarto vaccinate
el puñofist; cuff
respiratoriorespiratory, breathing
la caderahip
pálidopale
el riñónkidney
hospitalariohospital (adj.); hospitable
el bultolump; bag, package
el asmaasthma
la nucaback of the neck, nape
la anestesiaanaesthetic, anaesthesia
el vómitovomit; vómitos = vomiting
el tirónpull, tug; a pulled muscle
la quemaduraburn
hospitalizarto take into hospital
la mascarillaface mask
parpadearto blink
cervicalcervical, neck (adj.)
el quirófanooperating theatre
la pediatríapaediatrics
el/la pediatrapaediatrician
el tendóntendon
el párpadoeyelid
la ecografíaultrasound scan
desinfectarto disinfect
day 31 · get well soon
estar hecho polvoto be worn out, shattered
tirar la toallato throw in the towel
sanarto heal, to get better
dolorosopainful
crónicochronic, long-term
agudosharp, acute; high-pitched
la eficaciaeffectiveness
el aliviorelief
el pronósticooutlook, prognosis; forecast
inyectarto inject
persistentepersistent
prematuropremature, too early
la diarreadiarrhoea
irritarto irritate
el fármacomedicine, drug (medical)
frotarto rub
la parálisisparalysis
la inflamaciónswelling, inflammation
la muletacrutch
el moratónbruise
cicatrizarto heal (a wound), to scar over
el prospectoleaflet (inside medicine)
la acidezheartburn; acidity
escocerto sting
la náuseanausea; náuseas = feeling sick
la migrañamigraine
la ampollablister
el analgésicopainkiller
el calmantepainkiller, sedative
la pomadacream, ointment
la recaídarelapse
el esguincesprain
la escayolaplaster cast
day 32 · tears and laughter
hondodeep
el afectoaffection, fondness
la iraanger, rage
decepcionarto disappoint
ansiosoanxious; eager
consolarto comfort, to console
rabiarto be furious; to rage
los celosjealousy
insoportableunbearable
la frustraciónfrustration
indiferenteindifferent
el sustofright, scare
disimularto hide (a feeling), to pretend
frustrarto frustrate; to thwart
la impotenciahelplessness, powerlessness
suspirarto sigh
susurrarto whisper
el asombroastonishment, amazement
afectivoemotional, affective
abatidodowncast, low, dejected
el insomnioinsomnia
caprichosofussy, spoilt, capricious
involuntarioinvoluntary, unintentional
desagradarto displease, to dislike
dolidohurt, upset
la resignaciónresignation, acceptance
aborrecerto hate, to loathe
el escalofríoshiver, chill
desoladodevastated, heartbroken
disgustadoupset, annoyed
sonrojarseto blush
resignadoresigned
instintivoinstinctive
day 33 · healthy habits
flacothin, skinny
alimentariofood, eating (adj.)
preventivopreventive
grasofatty, greasy, oily
la porciónportion, piece, slice
agitarto shake, to stir up
la higienehygiene
la colcabbage
la judíabean; judías verdes = green beans
recomendableadvisable, recommended
estirarto stretch
el yogayoga
el cacaococoa
la meditaciónmeditation
repugnantedisgusting, revolting
el aguacateavocado
el entrantestarter (food); incoming
ingerirto take in, to consume
sudarto sweat
digerirto digest
espesothick
la levadurayeast
el pimientopepper (vegetable)
termalthermal; aguas termales = hot springs
la digestióndigestion
hidratarto hydrate, to moisturise
la anorexialoss of appetite; anorexia
la berenjenaaubergine, eggplant
dietéticodiet, dietary (adj.)
la pechugabreast (of chicken)
la espinacaspinach
la frambuesaraspberry
la acupunturaacupuncture
la nutriciónnutrition
day 34 · the project
por amor al artefor the love of it, for free
con vistas awith a view to
de cara alooking ahead to, in preparation for
no sea quein case, lest
sin ánimo de lucronon-profit
echar una manoto lend a hand
involucrarto involve
donarto donate
la coordinacióncoordination
la donacióndonation
dotarto provide, to equip
recaudarto raise (money), to collect
movilizarto mobilise, to get people moving
humanitariohumanitarian
la aportacióncontribution
cooperarto cooperate
el beneficiariobeneficiary
presupuestariobudget (adj.), budgetary
benéficocharity (adj.), beneficial
la subvencióngrant, subsidy
prioritariopriority (adj.)
la recaudacióntakings, money raised
el maratónmarathon
el minibúsminibus
day 36 · the trees arrive
llover a cántarosto pour with rain
talarto cut down, to fell (trees)
el cerrohill
la cimatop, summit
forestalforest (adj.)
cosecharto harvest; to reap (success)
el molinomill; molino de viento = windmill
recolectarto pick, to gather, to collect
el riegowatering, irrigation
el céspedlawn, grass
la sendapath, trail
la cortezabark; crust
el pinarpine wood, pine forest
el arboladotrees (of an area)
la regaderawatering can
la heladafrost
la escarchahoarfrost, white frost
el arcoírisrainbow
rocosorocky
perenneevergreen; perennial
el vivero(plant) nursery
la macetaflowerpot
armoniosoharmonious
campestrecountry, rural (adj.)
apaciblepeaceful, calm, mild
el pétalopetal
estivalsummer (adj.), summery
germinarto sprout, to germinate
primaveralspring (adj.), springlike
la lloviznadrizzle
repoblarto replant (a forest); to repopulate
la farolastreet lamp
participativoparticipatory
day 37 · the climate plan
huella de carbonocarbon footprint
la transicióntransition
la eficienciaefficiency
preservarto preserve, to protect
restringirto restrict
el carbonocarbon
canadienseCanadian
el subsidiosubsidy, benefit
el fomentopromotion, encouragement
el deteriorodeterioration, decay
incentivarto encourage (with incentives)
suecoSwedish
el incentivoincentive
intensificarto intensify
medioambientalenvironmental
contrarrestarto counter, to offset
belgaBelgian
estabilizarto stabilise, to keep steady
la preservaciónpreservation, protection
la neutralidadneutrality
la degradacióndegradation, decline
la sostenibilidadsustainability
mitigarto ease, to mitigate
el sensorsensor
el fenómenophenomenon
day 38 · heat, drought and storms
en vista dein view of, given (that)
por endetherefore, hence (formal)
en consecuenciaconsequently, as a result
así puesso, thus
la amenazathreat
afectadoaffected
originarto cause, to give rise to
alertarto warn, to alert
arderto burn, to be on fire
la humedadhumidity, damp
la advertenciawarning
destrozarto wreck, to smash, to ruin
el helicópterohelicopter
socorrohelp!; aid, rescue
inundarto flood
propiciarto favour, to make likely
agravarto make worse, to aggravate
socorrerto help, to rescue
desbordarto overflow, to burst its banks
la precipitaciónrainfall, precipitation
alarmantealarming
áridodry, arid
abruptosteep, rugged; abrupt
sedientothirsty
agudizarto sharpen, to worsen
torrencialtorrential
granizarto hail
tormentosostormy
el aguacerodownpour
desérticodesert (adj.), desert-like
el remolinowhirlwind, swirl; eddy
la brumahaze, mist
day 39 · wild neighbours
atraparto catch, to trap
la reproducciónreproduction; breeding
la criaturacreature; (small) child
la supervivenciasurvival
el zorrofox
la águilaeagle
la mariposabutterfly
el tiburónshark
la floraflora, plant life
la críayoung (animal), chick, cub
el cuervoraven, crow
la garraclaw, talon
venenosopoisonous, venomous
el buitrevulture
el ciervodeer, stag
el murciélagobat (animal)
el pingüinopenguin
el búhoowl
la avispawasp
la picadurasting, bite (insect)
el loroparrot
la fierawild beast; ser una fiera = to be brilliant
la ardillasquirrel
el jabalíwild boar
la focaseal (animal)
el anfibioamphibian
el vencejoswift (the bird)
day 40 · what we throw away
estar de brazos cruzadosto sit back and do nothing
el humosmoke; fumes
la destruccióndestruction
arrojarto throw, to dump
la placapanel, plate; plaque
concienciarto raise awareness, to make aware
perjudicarto harm, to damage
la prohibiciónban, prohibition
tóxicotoxic
la retiradawithdrawal, removal
absorberto absorb, to soak up
protectorprotective; protector
desperdiciarto waste
contaminarto pollute, to contaminate
el aluminioaluminium
duraderolong-lasting, durable
el desperdiciowaste
ganaderolivestock (adj.); a farmer
nocivoharmful
el envasecontainer, packaging
el vertederorubbish dump, landfill
segregarto separate (waste; formal, official)
el corchocork
limpiadorcleaning (adj.); a cleaner (product)
inorgánicoinorganic, non-organic
triturarto shred, to crush, to grind
la biomasabiomass
inflamableflammable
fotovoltaicophotovoltaic, solar (panel)
absorbenteabsorbent; absorbing
la lejíableach
el tapóntraffic jam, bottleneck; cork, plug
day 41 · water for everyone
de primera necesidadessential, basic
tienda de campañatent
carecerto lack, to be without
el campamentocamp, campsite
el suministrosupply
fluirto flow
la restricciónrestriction
la escasezshortage, scarcity
el senderofootpath, trail
la riberariverbank, bank
remarto row
el abastecimientosupply, provision
la carencialack, shortage
la barca(small) boat
la travesíacrossing, journey, trek
desembocarto flow into (a river); to lead to
abastecerto supply
el cauceriverbed; channel
fluvialriver (adj.), fluvial
la cascadawaterfall
balancearto rock, to swing
la calacove, small bay
el charcopuddle
el manantialspring (of water)
el embalsereservoir
racionarto ration
el acantiladocliff
la brújulacompass
el termoflask, Thermos; water heater
la desembocaduramouth (of a river)
el precipicioprecipice, cliff edge
depurarto treat, to purify (water)
el embarcaderojetty, landing stage
el alpinismomountaineering
el goteodripping; drip (system)
day 43 · the research centre
la evidenciaevidence, proof
la fasestage, phase
detectarto detect
el componentecomponent; member (of a group)
el aporteinput, contribution
la contribucióncontribution
la magnitudsize, scale, magnitude
abarcarto cover, to take in
replicarto replicate (a study); to reply
emergerto emerge
el indiciosign, indication, clue
la implicaciónimplication
el paradigmaparadigm, model
perfeccionarto perfect, to refine
la predicciónprediction, forecast
la deteccióndetection
la experimentaciónexperimentation, experiments
la anomalíaanomaly
empíricoempirical
refutarto refute, to disprove
hipotéticohypothetical
inferirto infer
meticulosometiculous
day 44 · a lecture on the brain
latirto beat (heart)
el reflejoreflection; reflex
cerebralbrain (adj.), cerebral
la secuenciasequence
el gengene
la genéticagenetics
el cráneoskull
la divulgaciónoutreach, popularisation (of science)
la inmunidadimmunity
cognitivocognitive
la bacteriabacterium
inmuneimmune
descifrarto decipher, to work out
la pandemiapandemic
molecularmolecular
la vacunaciónvaccination
la hormonahormone
la neuronaneuron, nerve cell
el ADNDNA
la biotecnologíabiotechnology
el cromosomachromosome
day 45 · in the lab
el mecanismomechanism
precisoprecise, accurate
el ácidoacid
el mineralmineral
el cuadradosquare
el ánguloangle
el vaporsteam, vapour
disolverto dissolve
la extracciónextraction
la conversiónconversion
ortodoxoorthodox, conventional
la ecuaciónequation
resistenteresistant, tough
robustosturdy, robust
el prototipoprototype
la exactitudaccuracy, exactness
conceptualconceptual
la simulaciónsimulation
cúbicocubic; cube-shaped
el óxidorust; oxide
la mediciónmeasurement
la álgebraalgebra
day 46 · numbers and doubts
múltiplemultiple
el margenmargin
la estabilidadstability
el flujoflow
igualarto equal, to match
la probabilidadprobability, chance
el azarchance
aproximarto bring closer; aproximarse: to come close
la variaciónvariation
predecirto predict
la precaucióncaution, precaution
duplicarto double; to duplicate
inducirto induce, to lead to
densodense, heavy (text)
aleatoriorandom
la formulaciónwording, formulation
la correlacióncorrelation
la estimaciónestimate
esporádicooccasional, isolated
concluyenteconclusive
inequívocounequivocal, unmistakable
incuestionableunquestionable, undeniable
la astrologíaastrology
la certezacertainty
day 47 · to the stars
a menos queunless (+ subjunctive)
año luzlight year
a condición de queon condition that (+ subjunctive)
en el supuesto de quein the event that (+ subjunctive)
condicionarto shape, to determine, to condition
la apariciónappearance (coming into view)
paraleloparallel
la gravedadgravity; seriousness
convencionalconventional
la millamile
la radiaciónradiation
el submarinosubmarine
el observatorioobservatory
la órbitaorbit
el aterrizajelanding
el cometacomet
la latitudlatitude
el/la extraterrestrealien, extraterrestrial
cuánticoquantum (adj.)
el astrostar, heavenly body
astronómicoastronomical
el/la astronautaastronaut
el meteoritometeorite
sobrevolarto fly over
el asteroideasteroid
el trópicotropic
el solsticiosolstice
la magiamagic
day 48 · science and society
en seriemass-produced, in series
fuga de cerebrosbrain drain
idearto devise, to come up with
el desafíochallenge
el minerominer; mining (adj.)
la utilidaduse, usefulness
la patentepatent
la maquinariamachinery
progresivoprogressive, gradual
el pioneropioneer; pioneering
divulgarto spread, to popularise (knowledge)
el dinosauriodinosaur
la invencióninvention
revolucionarto revolutionise
prometedorpromising
la imposibilidadimpossibility
la modernidadmodernity, being modern
la manufacturamanufacture, manufacturing
innovadorinnovative
punteroleading, cutting-edge
la industrializaciónindustrialisation
futuristafuturistic
caducooutdated, obsolete
day 50 · apps everywhere
en un abrir y cerrar de ojosin the blink of an eye
ejecutarto run (a program); to carry out
reemplazarto replace
la actualizaciónupdate
la capturacapture; screenshot (captura de pantalla)
el soportesupport; stand
la utilizaciónuse, utilisation
el operadoroperator; phone company
silenciososilent, quiet
el directoriodirectory, folder
engancharto hook; to connect; to get hooked
la interfazinterface
el iconoicon
el sustitutosubstitute, replacement
reiniciarto restart, to reboot
desbloquearto unlock
el auricularearphone, headphone
inalámbricowireless
giratoriorevolving, swivel, spinning
el escánerscanner
el comodínwildcard, joker; go-to solution
despistadoabsent-minded, scatterbrained
day 51 · the data deal
base de datosdatabase
letra pequeñasmall print
a sabiendas deknowing full well
procesarto process
cifrarto encrypt
filtrarto filter; to leak
remotoremote
la suspensiónsuspension
el bloqueoblock, blocking; (mental) block
la eliminacióndeletion, removal, elimination
deshacerto undo
invisibleinvisible
almacenarto store
la localizaciónlocation
rastrearto track, to trace
el almacenamientostorage
desactivarto switch off, to deactivate
vulnerarto violate, to breach
reenviarto forward (a message)
la trampatrap; trick, catch
day 52 · clever machines
someterto subject, to submit (to)
implementarto implement, to put in place
la conscienciaconsciousness, awareness
la éticaethics
la regulaciónregulation
éticoethical
la aceptaciónacceptance, approval
la interaccióninteraction
la integridadintegrity
celosojealous
el/la cómpliceaccomplice; knowing (look)
la intimidadprivacy; intimacy
el dilemadilemma
susceptibletouchy; susceptible (of)
irracionalirrational
la empatíaempathy
inaceptableunacceptable
subestimarto underestimate
la moralidadmorality
inquietanteunsettling, disturbing
automatizarto automate
imparcialimpartial, unbiased
opacoopaque; not transparent
la robóticarobotics
day 53 · the letter to the investor
en aras defor the sake of, in the interests of
habida cuenta degiven, bearing in mind
el fundadorfounder
el cumplimientofulfilment; compliance
apropiarseto appropriate, to take (for oneself)
el consentimientoconsent
el estatutostatute; (company) articles
apoderarseto seize, to take over
consentirto consent to, to allow; to spoil (a child)
ostentarto hold (a post, a share); to show off
concordarto agree, to match
el/la accionistashareholder
la filialsubsidiary, branch
el consorcioconsortium
acatarto abide by, to comply with
desestimarto reject, to dismiss
rehusarto decline, to refuse
lucrativolucrative
rescindirto terminate (a contract)
day 54 · living online
cuanto antesas soon as possible
brecha digitaldigital divide
la aparienciaappearance
fingirto pretend, to fake
aparentarto look, to seem; to pretend
el viciovice, bad habit
interactuarto interact
la obsesiónobsession
la adicciónaddiction
la visibilidadvisibility
desapercibidounnoticed
la distraccióndistraction
la accesibilidadaccessibility
la desinformacióndisinformation
la maníaobsession, fad; habit; dislike
la conectividadconnectivity, connection
compulsivocompulsive
el analfabetismoilliteracy
digitalizarto digitise
indignarto outrage, to make angry
day 55 · Manuel says goodbye
a lo grandein a big way, in style
por todo lo altoin style, lavishly
de miedofantastic, great (colloquial)
de corazónfrom the heart, sincerely
afortunadamentefortunately, luckily
hacer acto de presenciato put in an appearance
más vale tarde que nuncabetter late than never
el reconocimientorecognition, tribute; check-up
marinarto marinate
el romerorosemary
honrarto honour
acomodarto seat, to make comfortable; to fit
emocionanteexciting; moving
el agradecimientogratitude, thanks
inolvidableunforgettable
fabulosofabulous
encantadorcharming, lovely
la complicidadcomplicity; rapport, understanding
el caldostock, broth
solemnesolemn
la canelacinnamon
enorgullecerseto be proud (of)
radianteradiant, beaming
emotivomoving, emotional
pelarto peel
el bizcochosponge cake
entrañableendearing, dear, close
hornearto bake
inseparableinseparable
el buffetbuffet
saltearto sauté, to stir-fry
el tomillothyme
sazonarto season
valiosovaluable
day 57 · the bar reopens
ir sobre ruedasto go smoothly, to run like clockwork
empezar la casa por el tejadoto put the cart before the horse
el mantenimientomaintenance, upkeep
nivelarto level
el acerosteel
la renovaciónrenovation; renewal
inclinarto tilt, to lean
pésimodreadful, very bad
removerto stir
revolverto stir, to mix; to mess up
el clavonail; clove (spice)
reposarto rest, to stand (food)
inspeccionarto inspect
impecablespotless, flawless
el hormigónconcrete
pulirto polish
el/la contratistabuilder, contractor
la grietacrack
el yesoplaster
la cucharadaspoonful, tablespoon
el martillohammer
el destornilladorscrewdriver
el tornilloscrew
el pegamentoglue
la brochapaintbrush (for walls)
el cimientofoundation (of a building)
el panaderobaker
el taladrodrill
el azulejo(glazed) tile
empanarto coat in breadcrumbs
ahumarto smoke (food)
el delantalapron
pesadoannoying, tiresome; heavy
day 58 · the city of the future
de sol a solfrom dawn to dusk
conformarto make up, to form
reforzarto strengthen, to reinforce
el machomale (animal)
derribarto knock down, to demolish
la ampliaciónextension, expansion
subterráneounderground (adj.)
deteriorarto deteriorate; to damage
estructuralstructural
el burrodonkey
la hembrafemale (animal)
la cabragoat
derrumbarto collapse; to knock down
gigantescogigantic, huge
el cuernohorn (of an animal)
la edificaciónbuilding; construction
emblemáticoiconic, emblematic
edificarto build, to construct
el suroestesouth-west
el rebañoflock, herd
el urbanismourban planning
la periferiaoutskirts, periphery
saturarto saturate, to overload
centralizarto centralise
la gentrificacióngentrification
la metrópolimetropolis
la mesetaplateau, tableland
la urbe(big) city
degenerarto degenerate, to deteriorate (into)
el polígonoestate (industrial); polygon
señorialstately, grand
despobladodeserted, depopulated
urbanizarto develop (land), to urbanise
day 59 · getting around
tener mala patato be unlucky
el pasajepassage, alley; passengers; (LatAm) ticket
rondarto be about (an amount); to hang around
el buqueship, vessel
el ferrocarrilrailway
el choquecollision, crash; clash
la camionetavan
el frenobrake
el desplazamientojourney, trip; travel
volcarto overturn, to tip over
rozarto brush against, to graze
la caravanatailback, traffic queue; caravan
ruidosonoisy
el repuestospare part, spare
el abonopass, season ticket
el desvíodiversion, detour
el neumáticotyre
la intersecciónjunction, intersection
la glorietaroundabout (with a square)
el parquímetroparking meter
el revisorticket inspector
el patinetescooter (kick or electric)
el/la chóferdriver, chauffeur
la grúatow truck; crane
el aceleradoraccelerator
frenéticofrantic, frenetic
averiarseto break down
el copilotoco-driver, front-seat passenger
el maleteroboot (of a car)
el compartimentocompartment
el embragueclutch (of a car)
el pinchazopuncture, flat tyre
el retrovisormirror (of a car)
day 60 · housing
casa de campocountry house
tasarto value, to price (a property)
el corredorcorridor; runner; agent
decentedecent
el inmuebleproperty, building
el promotordeveloper; promoter
inmobiliarioproperty, real-estate (adj.)
la comodidadcomfort, convenience
la especulaciónspeculation
la burbujabubble
hipotecarto mortgage
abusivoexcessive, outrageous; unfair
el sótanobasement
la tuberíapipe; pipes, plumbing
el desalojoeviction; evacuation
el aseotoilet (room); washing
el radiadorradiator
el mohomould
el cerrajerolocksmith
el desagüedrain, drainpipe
el interruptor(light) switch
el desahucioeviction
el chaletdetached house, villa
espaciosospacious, roomy
el albornozbathrobe
desocupadoempty, unoccupied
el jarrónvase (large)
el florero(flower) vase
el adosadoterraced house
la goteraleak (in a roof or ceiling)
el desvánattic, loft
el trasterostorage room
day 61 · public space
morderto bite
cívicocivic; public-spirited
accesibleaccessible
habilitarto set up, to make usable
el desordenmess, disorder
arañarto scratch
el cachorropuppy; cub
peludohairy, furry, fluffy
ladrarto bark
el mobiliariofurniture; (urbano) street furniture
mansogentle, tame
la gaviotaseagull
la suciedaddirt, filth
la palomapigeon; dove
el bordillokerb
el grafitigraffiti
la ramparamp
el candadopadlock
el vandalismovandalism
la alcantarilladrain, sewer
dócildocile, gentle
el civismogood citizenship, civic spirit
embellecerto beautify, to make prettier
la papeleralitter bin
day 62 · the barrio’s shops
de segunda manosecond-hand
bordarto embroider
tejerto knit, to weave
la denominaciónname, denomination
el rastrotrace, track; (el Rastro) flea market
la prendagarment, item of clothing
el lotebatch, lot, bundle
la artesaníacrafts, craftsmanship
la calabazapumpkin
la confecciónmaking (of clothes), tailoring
el carnicerobutcher
la zapateríashoe shop
la tintoreríadry cleaner’s
la coliflorcauliflower
el brócolibroccoli
la alcachofaartichoke
la ciruelaplum
el cacahuetepeanut
la chuletachop (meat); cheat sheet
la pescaderíafishmonger’s
el melónmelon
la costurasewing; seam
encogerto shrink
el quioscokiosk, newsstand
la sandíawatermelon
el estampadoprint, pattern; printed (adj.)
la ferreteríahardware shop
degustarto taste, to sample
la cremallerazip
la papeleríastationer’s
la degustacióntasting
el calabacíncourgette
la fruteríafruit shop, greengrocer’s
day 64 · on tour
en vivolive (music, TV)
venezolanoVenezuelan
brasileñoBrazilian
la composicióncomposition, piece
el/la integrantemember (of a band, a team)
acordein keeping with; a chord
andinoAndean
porteñofrom Buenos Aires
el tambordrum
el repertoriorepertoire
amateuramateur
afinarto tune (an instrument)
la flautaflute
el dúoduo
la nanalullaby
el cuartetoquartet
el/la solistasoloist
caribeñoCaribbean
la acústicaacoustics
el cantautorsinger-songwriter
el estribillochorus, refrain
el/la sopranosoprano
la baladaballad
versátilversatile
la coplacopla (a Spanish popular song); verse
pegadizocatchy
el/la violinistaviolinist
tararearto hum (a tune)
el instrumentoinstrument
day 65 · lights, camera
venir de perlasto be just what one needed
la realizaciónproduction; directing (film, TV)
brutalbrutal; (colloquial) amazing
presumirto show off, to boast
impresionarto impress; to shock
el focospotlight, light; focus
excepcionalexceptional
la distincióndistinction; award
dramáticodramatic
patéticopathetic, ridiculous
protagonizarto star in, to play the lead in
alabarto praise
mediocremediocre
el/la cineastafilmmaker
el rodajeshoot, filming
el elencocast (of a film, a play)
conmovedormoving, touching
galardonarto award a prize to
escénicostage, scenic
el admiradoradmirer, fan
taquillerobox-office (hit), popular
el realizadordirector (film, TV)
el palcobox (in a theatre)
honoríficohonorary
pretenciosopretentious
onduladowavy (hair)
la coletaponytail
el flequillofringe (hair)
day 66 · the book presentation
leer entre líneasto read between the lines
la fantasíafantasy, imagination
trágicotragic
la narrativanarrative; fiction (as a genre)
simbólicosymbolic
poéticopoetic
la plumafeather; pen; writing style
la revelaciónrevelation; discovery (a new talent)
imaginarioimaginary; (noun) collective imagination
peculiarpeculiar, unusual
el manuscritomanuscript; handwritten
el/la detectivedetective
la imprentaprinting house; printing press
ficticiofictional, fictitious
simbolizarto symbolise
la metáforametaphor
el prólogoprologue, foreword
la intrigasuspense; intrigue
el seudónimopseudonym, pen name
el desenlaceending, outcome
verosímilbelievable, plausible
el ateneocultural association, athenaeum
la dedicatoriadedication (in a book)
el/la ensayistaessayist
inacabadounfinished
day 67 · at the museum
lucirto look good; to wear, to show off
visualvisual
posarto pose
el broncebronze; a bronze (sculpture)
fotográficophotographic
la restauraciónrestoration
la vanguardiaavant-garde; forefront
el brilloshine, sparkle
el diamantediamond
la rayastripe; line; parting (hair)
la perlapearl
rosadopinkish, pink
la cerámicaceramics, pottery
subastarto auction
sobriosober, plain (style)
borrosoblurry, blurred
colorearto colour (in)
amarillentoyellowish, yellowed
el óleooil painting; oil paint
pictóricopictorial, painterly
el bocetosketch, draft
la vitrinadisplay case, glass cabinet
interpretativointerpretive, explanatory
figurativofigurative (art)
la cartulinacard, thin cardboard
cubistacubist
day 68 · heritage
reinarto reign
fecharto date (a letter, an object)
el orienteeast; the East
el emperadoremperor
el legadolegacy
asentarto settle; to establish
la antigüedadage, antiquity; seniority
el herederoheir
reconstruirto rebuild, to reconstruct
arqueológicoarchaeological
remontarto go back; to come back (from behind)
la cúpuladome
egipcioEgyptian
primitivoprimitive, early; original
el/la aztecaAztec
intactointact, untouched
míticomythical; (colloquial) legendary
la conmemoracióncommemoration
el yacimiento(archaeological) site; deposit
la dinastíadynasty
el conquistadorconqueror, conquistador
la excavaciónexcavation, dig
el acueductoaqueduct
románicoRomanesque
el cortijofarmhouse (in Andalusia)
el restauradorrestorer
la masíafarmhouse (in Catalonia)
restaurarto restore
modernizarto modernise
day 69 · the barrio festival
la bolaball (small, round)
la federaciónfederation
el entrenamientotraining
disputarto play (a match); to compete for
el torobull
la derrotadefeat
la canchacourt, pitch (sport)
el circocircus
atléticoathletic
festejarto celebrate
la jugadamove, play (in a game)
el muñecodoll, soft toy; figure
el recintogrounds, enclosure, area
el empatedraw, tie
desfilarto parade, to march past
la campanabell
el/la futbolistafootballer
la competicióncompetition
el golfgolf
el payasoclown
sortearto raffle; to get round
la clausuraclosing (ceremony); closure
el pabellónpavilion; sports hall
el/la hinchafan, supporter (sport)
el trofeotrophy
el disfrazcostume, fancy dress
el certamencontest, competition (arts)
la semifinalsemi-final
inauguralopening, inaugural
patronalemployers’; of the town festival
la hoguerabonfire
el petardofirecracker, banger
el penaltipenalty (kick)
day 71 · five years
estado civilmarital status
cita previa(prior) appointment (at an office)
estar en el aireto be up in the air
constarto appear (in a document); to be on record
sellarto stamp; to seal
alegarto claim; to make a case, to appeal
anularto cancel, to annul
acreditarto prove, to certify
prolongarto extend, to prolong
la certificacióncertification; certificate
el/la intérpreteinterpreter
tramitarto process; to deal with (paperwork)
la cancelacióncancellation
la consignaleft luggage; instruction, slogan
expedirto issue (a document)
el padrónregister of residents
el vencimientoexpiry; due date
denegarto refuse, to turn down
empadronarseto register as a resident
el/la solicitanteapplicant
prorrogarto extend (a deadline, a contract)
caducadoexpired, out of date
el empadronamientoregistration (as a resident)
la colaqueue; tail
la extranjeríaimmigration (office, department)
la prórrogaextension (of a deadline)
day 72 · rights and institutions
el tratadotreaty; treatise
el decretodecree
la presidenciapresidency, chair
el senadosenate
la legislaciónlegislation, law
el mandatoterm of office; mandate
el/la dirigenteleader
institucionalinstitutional
vigentein force, current
gubernamentalgovernmental
la convenciónconvention
parlamentarioparliamentary; member of parliament
proclamarto proclaim, to declare
la legislaturaparliamentary term, legislature
el vigorvigour; force (of a law)
ratificarto ratify, to confirm
autonómicoregional (of an autonomous community)
dimitirto resign
el/la contribuyentetaxpayer
el sufragiosuffrage, vote
el electoradoelectorate, voters
legislarto legislate, to make laws
la abstenciónabstention
controvertidocontroversial
la papeletaballot paper; (colloquial) a tricky task
simplificarto simplify
el portavozspokesperson
day 73 · in court
juzgarto judge; to try (in court)
jurídicolegal, juridical
el presoprisoner
castigarto punish
el fraudefraud
policialpolice (adjective)
la condenasentence, conviction; condemnation
dictarto dictate; to hand down (a ruling)
sancionarto sanction, to penalise
la acusaciónaccusation; prosecution
presuntoalleged
la sanciónsanction, penalty, fine
la detenciónarrest, detention
la jurisdicciónjurisdiction
la impunidadimpunity
apelarto appeal
el magistradojudge, magistrate
el juramentooath
la legalidadlegality, the law
interrogarto question, to interrogate
la negligencianegligence
el interrogatorioquestioning, interrogation
el sobornobribe, bribery
el veredictoverdict
infringirto break, to infringe (a law, a rule)
indemnizarto compensate
honestohonest
la honradezhonesty, integrity
day 74 · the neighbours’ dispute
echar leña al fuegoto add fuel to the fire
cortar por lo sanoto take drastic action
dar la latato pester, to go on and on
estar hasta las naricesto be fed up (to the back teeth)
la gota que colma el vasothe last straw
hacer la vista gordato turn a blind eye
a regañadientesreluctantly
la asambleaassembly, general meeting
la juntacommittee, board; meeting
el reglamentoregulations, rules
el actaminutes (of a meeting); certificate
el insultoinsult
el bandotown hall order, edict; side
el ruegorequest, plea
groserorude, coarse
conciliarto reconcile; to balance
la reconciliaciónreconciliation
la querella(criminal) complaint, lawsuit
vecinalneighbourhood, residents’ (adjective)
el alborotoracket, commotion
el pleitolawsuit, legal dispute
el mediadormediator
la groseríarude remark, rudeness
maleducadorude, bad-mannered
habladortalkative
day 75 · living together
la dignidaddignity
cruelcruel
la virtudvirtue
el privilegioprivilege
velarto watch over, to make sure
ofensivooffensive
privilegiarto favour, to give priority to
la injusticiainjustice
tolerarto tolerate
despreciarto look down on, to despise
cobardecoward; cowardly
el racismoracism
la delincuenciacrime (in general)
el despreciocontempt, disdain
la valentíacourage, bravery
el refugiadorefugee
la equidadfairness, equity
machistasexist, male chauvinist
discriminarto discriminate (against)
la intoleranciaintolerance
el egoísmoselfishness
la paternidadfatherhood, paternity
marginadomarginalised, left out
day 76 · looking back
quedarse en blancoto go blank (in an exam)
no pegar ojonot to sleep a wink
echar raícesto put down roots
sin ton ni sonfor no reason, any old how
ecuatorianoEcuadorian
canarioCanarian; canary (bird)
la pesadillanightmare
revivirto relive; to revive
memorablememorable
evocarto evoke, to bring back
arraigarto take root
el arraigoroots, ties (to a place)
la ojeradark circle (under the eyes)
el veraneosummer holiday

all 1852 words

day 1 · apto!

day 2 · how do you say it where you live?

day 3 · is there a correct Spanish?

day 4 · Sarah comes for Christmas

day 5 · the lecture at the library

day 6 · where do I belong?

day 8 · Manuel’s last year

day 9 · the price of a bar

day 10 · the business plan

day 11 · at the bank

day 12 · the licence

day 13 · working conditions

day 15 · the barrio in the papers

day 16 · according to sources

day 17 · what the polls say

day 18 · the podcast

day 19 · fake news

day 20 · on air

day 22 · the thesis

day 23 · schools then and now

day 24 · the education debate

day 25 · a love of reading

day 26 · what the study says

day 27 · choosing what to study

day 29 · nobody should be alone

day 30 · at the health centre

day 31 · get well soon

day 32 · tears and laughter

day 33 · healthy habits

day 34 · the project

day 36 · the trees arrive

day 37 · the climate plan

day 38 · heat, drought and storms

day 39 · wild neighbours

day 40 · what we throw away

day 41 · water for everyone

day 43 · the research centre

day 44 · a lecture on the brain

day 45 · in the lab

day 46 · numbers and doubts

day 47 · to the stars

day 48 · science and society

day 50 · apps everywhere

day 51 · the data deal

day 52 · clever machines

day 53 · the letter to the investor

day 54 · living online

day 55 · Manuel says goodbye

day 57 · the bar reopens

day 58 · the city of the future

day 59 · getting around

day 60 · housing

day 61 · public space

day 62 · the barrio’s shops

day 64 · on tour

day 65 · lights, camera

day 66 · the book presentation

day 67 · at the museum

day 68 · heritage

day 69 · the barrio festival

day 71 · five years

day 72 · rights and institutions

day 73 · in court

day 74 · the neighbours’ dispute

day 75 · living together

day 76 · looking back