The links to different dictionaries on this page are to help you develop you vocabulary. When you use vocabulary in this course it is important to write the definition in Spanish, use it in a sentence and provide synonymns is possible. For your own reference you can include the English equivalent of the word, but note that Spanish to English and vice versa is NOT definition.
For each set of unit vocabulary you may need to use flashcards, games ofr a strategy of your choice.
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Si y sI
como y cOmo
que y quE
pregunta y cuestiOn
televisiOn y televisor
perro-dog y pero-but
carro -car y caro-expensive
cara -face caro -expensive y barata-cheap
papel y trabajo escrito
saber y conocer
preguntar y pedir
gratis y libre
suceder y tener Exito
parientes y padres
librerIa y biblioteca
lectura y conferencia
ignorar y hacerle caso
fAbrica y tela
educado y de buena formaciOn
crimen y delito
disgustar y repugnar
deshonrar y verguenzar
desgracia
Exit y salida
FC= false cognate, PFC= partial false cognate
1. Capable (fc)does not mean able to. Use Capaz= capable
2. Carpeta (fc) does not mean carpet. Carpeta = file folder. Alfombra/ tapete = carpet
3. Colegio (fc) does not mean college. Colegio = secondary or private school. Use Universidad for a tertiary institution.
4. Constipado (fc) means to have a cold. Estreñido = constipation in the bowels
5. Decepción (fc) = deception. Fue una decepción cuando perdió ... Engaño = deception.
6. Deshonesto (fc)= immodest, lewd, indecent. Honrado= honest. No es honrado= dishonest.
7. Efectivo (fc) = cash. Eficaz/ eficiente = effective
8. Embarazada (fc)= pregnant. Apenado/ mortificado = embarrassed
9. Éxito (fc) La salida = success. = exit
10. Firma (fc)= signature. Empresa o compañía= Firm/ company
11. Lectura (fc)= Reading. Ponencia o conferencia= Lecture
12. Introducir (fc)= to present/ insert. Presentar= to present a person.
13. Papel (fc)= writing paper/ staionery. Trabajo escrito/ ponencia/ informe= reporto research paper
14. Pretender= to attempt or try. Simular o fingir= simulate or assume an identity
15. Realizar= to achieve or accomplish something. Darse cuenta= realize
16. Promoción= sale or promotion of a new product. Ascenso= promotion or advancement in the sense of a job or grade level
17. El voto(pfc) promise or vow. Voto= vote as a political act.
18. Aplicar (pfc) = to put one thing to another. To fill out a job application use llenar una solicitud o formulario.
19. Argumento (pfc)= legal or intellectual argument. Una disputa= disagreement
20. ATENDER (pfc)= to take care of. Does not mean to attend or be present
21. ASISTIR (pfc) means to attend. Yo asisto a la escuela MGHS. Ayudar= to help
22. Conferencia (pfc) conference rarely. Means lecture or formal presentation. Use Congreso/ entrevista.
23. Forma (pfc)= form in the sense of shape. formulario o planilla= Form to fill out
24. Molestar (pfc)= to bother. Violar o abusar= molest
25. Nativo (pfc)=adjective as in "native language". Natural de Mexico.
26. Relevante (fc)= outstanding. Pertinente relacionado = appropriate
27. Simpático= nice, pleasant, attractive personality. Compasivo o despuesto a= simpathetic
Child, Jack. Introduction to Spanish Translation University Press of America, 1992
Online reference:
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As you prepare for the National Spanish Exam you are expected to know levels 1 and 2 vocabulary in addition to what's listed below.
Everything from Levels 1 and 2 plus:
World
Geographical words (equator, hemisphere, latitude)
Geographical names (expanded)
Names of world countries
Names of world cities
Natural disasters and natural resources
The universe (basic astronomy terms)
Leisure Time
Weather (intermediate expressions)
Time (intermediate expressions)
Cultural entertainment (movies, theatre, etc.)
Pastimes (mastered) and sports (intermediate expressions)
Family and Home
Description (intermediate expressions)
Temporary states, physical characteristics, personality traits
Description of things and colors (intermediate expressions)
Nationalities (expanded)
Religions
Human life cycle and its ceremonies
Holidays and holy days
School and Education
Words associated with language (noun, paragraph, etc.)
Basic expressions for fractions, algebra and geometry
Travel and Transportation
Travel topics (types of travel and problems with travel)
Intermediate expressions for air, train and car travel
Meeting Personal Needs
Expressions of courtesy (intermediate expressions)
Formal introductions and social graces
Extending, accepting and declining invitations
Agreement and disagreement
Expressing an opinion
Expressing feelings
Expressing likes and dislikes (intermediate expressions)
Parts of clothing and types of fabric
Internal parts of the body
Basic terms for an office visit to the doctor
World of Work
Professions (mastered)
Communication media
Work expressions (employment, boss, payments)
Types of computer data entry and parts of a computer window
History, Politics, and Social Issues
People of history (king, governor, discoverer, etc)
Places of history (land, sea, air, etc. . .)
Events of history (war, invasion, battle)
Actions of history (conquer, invade, civilize)
Periods of history (century, epoch, time period)
Fine Arts
Basic art terms (painting, drawing, sculpture)
Musical terms and musical instruments
Literary terms and genres of literature
Links:
- Spanish definitions you can find synonyms here too
- Monolingual dictionary
- Dictionary of synonyms and antonyms
- Online monolingual dictionaries
- Modismos y cognados (version 1)
- Word reference Spanish to English
- vocabulary notes, grammar and quizzes
- HOME
- Common errors with cognates and other Spanish words
- Vocabulary tips
- Idioms-listen and repeat-audiria