Essential Vocabulary: Illnesses, Clothes, Travel, and More
Essential Vocabulary
Illnesses
Illnesses: Cough (Tos), Rash (Sarpullido), Temperature (Fiebre), Sunburn (Quemadura Sol), Sneezing (Estornudar), Swollen (Hinchado), Hurts (Dolor), Bleeding (Hemorragia), Diarrhea (Diarrea), Fainted (Desmayado), Blister (Ampolla), Flu (Gripe), Dizzy (Maredo)
Clothes
Clothes: Loose (Suelto), Tight (Ajustado), Hooded (Con Capucha), Long-sleeved (Manga Larga), Polo Neck (Cuello Pato), Sleeveless (Sin Mangas), V-neck (Cuello V), Checked (A Cuadros), Patterned (Estampado), Plain (Simple), Spotted (Lunares), Striped (Rayas), Casual (Informal), Scruffy (Desaliñado), Classic (Clásico), Old-fashioned (Anticuado)
Air Travel
Air Travel: Airport Terminal (Terminal), Baggage Drop (Equipaje), Baggage Reclaim (Zona Recogida Maletas), Check-in Desk (Recepción), Customs (Aduana), Departures Board (Paneles), Runway (Pista Aterrizaje), Security (Seguridad), Cabin Crew (Tripulación), Board (Embarcar), Seat Belts (Cinturón), Row (Fila)
Weather
Weather: Below Zero (Bajo 0), Boiling (Sofocante), Breeze (Brisa), Chilly (Helado), Damp (Mojado), Drizzling (Llovizna), Freezing (Congelado), Humid (Húmedo), Mild (Templado), Pouring (Torrencial), Showers (Chaparrón)
Environment
Environment: Air Quality (Calidad Aire), Extinct (Extinción), Climate Change (Cambio Climático), To Die Out (Morir), Endangered Species (Especies Extinción), Energy Conservation (Conservación Energía), Exhaust Fumes (Gases de Escape), Flash Floods (Inundaciones Repentinas), Fossil Fuels (Combustible Fósil), Future Generations (Generación Futura), Global Warming (Calentamiento Global), Heavy Industry (Industria Pesada), Humanitarian Aid (Ayuda Humanitaria), Impact On (Impacto En), Natural Disaster (Desastre Natural)
Personality
Personality: Two-faced (Dos Caras), Trustworthy (Verdadero), To Take After (Parecerse), Self-confident (Seguro Si Mismo), Self-centred (Autocentrado), Self-assured (Seguro Si Mismo), Reserved (Tímido), Shy (Tímido), Laid-back (Relajado), Introvert (Introvertido), Good Company (Buena Compañía), Fun-loving (Divertido), Fair-minded (Imparcial), Good Sense of Humour (Sentido Humor), Narrow Minded (Mente Estrecha)
Physical Appearance
Physical Appearance: To Be Hard of Hearing (Problemas Audición), To Be Good Looking (Guapo), To Go Grey (Pelo Gris), To Get Done Up (Arreglarse), To Be Fair-skinned (Piel Clara), Fair Hair (Pelo Rubio), Scruffy (Desaliñado), Complexion (Tez), Make Up (Maquillaje), Medium Height (Tamaño Medio), To Be Overweight (Sobrepeso), Pointed Face (Rostro Puntiagudo), Shoulder-length Hair (Pelo Hasta Hombros), Slim Figure (Delgado), Slender Figure (Alto y Delgado)
Formal Letters
Formal Letters: Dear Sir/Madam (No Conoces Nombre), Dear Mr…./Dear Mrs…., To Whom It May Concern (A Quien Corresponda).
Introduction
I am writing in response to the advertisement which appeared in..(Le escribo en respuesta al anuncio que apareció en..)
Ask/Inform
I would be grateful for further details about (Agradecería + Detalles Sobre), I would be interested to know (Estaría Interesado En Conocer), I would like to know the price of a ticket and whether the cost of the flight is included, Could you also indicate whether…..? (Podrías También Indicarme Si…) I also have some queries regarding (También Tengo Algunas Consultas Sobre)
Giving Information
In answer to your question regarding (En Respuesta A Su Pregunta Sobre). You wanted to know whether (Yo Quería Saber Si..) Regarding your question about (Con Respecto A Su Pregunta)
Apologising
Unfortunately, I do not think.. (Lamentablemente No Creo..) I am afraid I will not be able to..(Me Temo Que No Podré)
End
Thank you in advance for your assistance (Gracias De Antemano Por Su Ayuda) I look forward to receiving your reply (Espero Con Interés Recibir Su Respuesta). Yours faithfully (Dear Sir/Madam), Yours sincerely (Dear Mrs)
Connectors
Connectors: Moreover, Furthermore, Additionally (Además), Firstly, Secondly, Finally, For Instance (X Ejemplo), Therefore, Consequently (Por Lo Tanto), However (Sin Embargo), Although (Aunque)
Informal Letters
Informal Letters: Dear.., Hello..
Introduction
Thank you very much for your letter, it’s nice to hear from you (Me Alegra Saber De Ti)
Beginning
Do you remember the last time…..( Te Acuerdas La Ultima Vez Q..) I was thinking it would be great if we could (Estaba Pensando Q Seria Genial Si Pudiéramos..) I’m thrilled to tell you that I have ( Me Emociona Contarte Q He.)
End
I hope to see you soon (Espero Verte Pronto), Once Again Thank You (Una Vez Mas Gracias) I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon (Espero Saber De Ti Pronto ) Best Wishes,…