2014 elementary word list (englishpost.org)

2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, 4th-6th Grade, Level 1: Socializing IWord

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Definition Example Sentence

zero cero adjective a cardinal number; 0 Lilly received zero points in the game.one uno adjective a cardinal number; 1 I have one nose.two dos adjective a cardinal number; 2 Melissa has two ears.

three tres adjective a cardinal number; 3 My cousin is three years old.four cuatro adjective a cardinal number; 4 I have four sisters.five cinco adjective a cardinal number; 5 Five colones is not a lot of money.six seis adjective a cardinal number; 6 I have six best friends.

seven siete adjective a cardinal number; 7 There are seven provinces in Costa Rica.eight ocho adjective a cardinal number; 8 Susan has eight dogs.nine nueve adjective a cardinal number; 9 There are nine different sodas at the party.ten diez adjective a cardinal number; 10 Billy has ten fingers.

black negro adjective the color of darkness The night sky is black.blue azul adjective the color of the sky and water The ocean is blue.

brown café adjective the color of coffee Lucy has a brown dog.gray gris adjective the color from mixing black and white The clouds turn gray when a storm approaches.

green verde adjective the color of grass The grass is green.orange anaranjado adjective the color made from mixing red and yellow Jose is wearing an orange shirt.

pink rosado adjective the color made from mixing red and white The flower is pink.purple morado adjective the color made from mixing blue and red Saprissa jerseys are purple.

red rojo adjective the color of blood An apple is red.white blanco adjective the color of snow The board is white.yellow amarillo adjective the color of a banana peel The sun is yellow.cloudy nublado adjective overcast When it rains it is cloudy.rainy lluvioso adjective a state in which rain is falling Costa Rica is rainy during the winter.sunny soleado adjective abounding in sunlight It is sunny during the summer.windy ventoso adjective a state in which more wind blows than usual There is dust everywhere because it is windy.fine bien adjective good, OK I am fine. And you?

good bien adjective fine, OK I´m good. How are you doing?

hello hola interjection

a greeting in English Hello! What´s your name?

hey hola interjection

a greeting in English Hey! How are you?

2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, 4th-6th Grade, Level 2: My Body I

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arm brazo noun a limb that comes from the shoulder (usually we have 2) Francisco broke his arm.back espalda noun the rear part of the human body Alonso always sleeps on his back.body cuerpo noun the entire physical structure of a person His whole body hurt when he had dengue fever.bone hueso noun a hard structure that makes up the skeleton My friend has never broken a bone.brain cerebro noun the tissue inside your skull that you use to think Most dinosaurs had a very small brain.

chest pecho noun the upper front part of the body Everyone stared at Franco’s hairy chest at the beach.

ear oreja noun a part of the body you use to hear An earring fell out of Maria’s ear.elbow codo noun the joint that allows the arm to bend I broke my elbow two years ago.

eye ojo noun a part of the body you use to see My friend has one blue eye and one brown eye.face cara noun the front part of the head from forehead to chin Lorena has an oval shaped face.feet pies noun both of the lowest parts of the legs (usually we have 2) Her feet were sweaty in her shoes from walking.

finger dedo noun one of the five digits attached to the hand Jefferson stuck his finger up his nose.foot pie noun the lowest part of the leg Eduardo kicked the soccer ball with his foot.hair pelo noun any of the small strands that grow out of skin He got his hair cut at the barbershop.

hand mano noun a part of the body at the end of the arm Marco used his hand to give Francesca a high-five.

head cabeza noun the upper part of the body that is connected to the neck

His head hurt because he was dehydrated.

heart corazón noun the organ that pumps blood throughout the body Eating greasy foods is not good for your heart.hip cadera noun a part of the body between the waist and legs My grandma broke her hip during a hike.

knee rodilla noun the joint that connects the thigh to the lower leg He scraped his knee when he fell off his bike.leg pierna noun a limb that comes from the hip (usually we have 2) Carl fell on his leg while dancing.lip labio noun one of the two parts that surround the mouth Juliana licked her upper lip.

mouth boca noun the part of the body you use to eat My friend opened her mouth to yell at the thief.

neck cuello noun a part of the body that connects the head to the shoulders

She wore a ruby necklace around her neck.

nose nariz noun a part of the face you use to smell Isabella has a long thin nose.shoulder hombro noun the top part of the arm Luisa used her shoulder to push open the door.

skin piel noun the soft tissue that covers the body A baby’s skin is very soft.

stomach estómago noun a big sack between the esophagus and the small intestines

She ate so much that her stomach got bigger.

teeth dientes noun all of the hard white structures in the mouth She left teeth marks on the apple after she bit it.toe dedo del pie noun one of the five digits attached to the foot Hernando dropped a pot on his toe.

tooth diente noun a hard white structure in the mouth Samantha chipped her tooth when she fell.

2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, 4th-6th Grade, Level 3: My FamilyWord

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aunt tía noun the sister of your mother or father I have one aunt.baby bebé noun an infant or very young child We are going to have a baby!boy niño noun a male child The boy did not want to go to kindergarten.

brother hermano noun a male son of your parents Jenny's brother is older than her.child niño noun a son or daughter or a young person I am my mother's child.

cousin primo noun the child of your aunt or uncle I only have one cousin.dad padre noun short for father My dad is from Guanacaste.

daughter hija noun the female child of her parents His daughter has blond hair.family familia noun a group of people who are related to each other I have a big family.father padre noun a male parent My father is tall.friend amigo noun a person regarded with liking Edwin is Juan's friend.

girl niña noun a female child The girl wanted an ice cream.grandfather abuelo noun your father or mother's father His grandfather is 75 years old.

grandmother abuela noun your father or mother's mother Her grandmother is short.husband esposo noun the man you are married to Her husband is from San Jose.member miembro noun a person who belongs to a group or an organization I am the youngest member of my family.

mom madre noun short for mother My mom is beautiful.mother madre noun a woman who has a child John's mother is tall.nephew sobrino noun the son of one´s sibling Her nephew is two years old.

niece sobrina noun the daughter of one´s sibling The doctor's niece is sick.sister hermana noun a girl that has the same parents as you My sister is a teacher.son hijo noun the male child of his parents My son is in first grade.

uncle tío noun the uncle of one's parents, or the husband of one's aunt My uncle is a firefighter.wife esposa noun the woman you are married to His wife is a teacher.

angry enojado adjective having a strong feeling against someone who has behaved badly, making you want to shout at them or hurt them

The teacher was angry when her students arrived late to English class.

happy feliz adjective feeling, showing, or causing pleasure or satisfaction Amanda is always happy and always smiling.hungry hambriento adjective wanting or needing food The children are always hungry after school.

sad triste adjective unhappy or sorry Issac was sad when he broke up with his girlfriend.thirsty sediento adjective needing to drink Maria was thirsty after playing soccer.tired cansado adjective in need of rest or sleep I was tired after working all day.

2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, 4th-6th Grade, Level 4: Socializing II

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Monday lunes noun first day of the week The student goes to school on Monday.Tuesday martes noun day that follows Monday She washes clothes on Tuesday.

Wednesday miércoles noun day that follows Tuesday I exercise on Wednesday.Thursday jueves noun day that follows Wednesday He went to Liberia on Thursday.

Friday viernes noun day that follows Thursday Friday is my favorite day.Saturday sábado noun day that follows Friday There is a soccer game on Saturday.Sunday domingo noun day that follows Saturday We go to church on Sunday.January enero noun the first month of the year There are fiestas in Santa Cruz in January.

February febrero noun the second month of the year We celebrate Valentine's Day on the 14th of February.March marzo noun the third month of the year Her birthday is in March.April abril noun the fourth month of the year Semana Santa is in April.May mayo noun the fifth month of the year The sun always shines in May.June junio noun the sixth month of the year I always go to baseball games in June.July julio noun the seventh month of the year We have a short break from school in July.

August agosto noun the eighth month of the year We celebrate the Day of the Virgin in the beginning of August.

September septiembre noun the ninth month of the year Costa Ricans celebrate Independence Day in September.October octubre noun the tenth month of the year It is always rainy in October.

November noviembre noun the eleventh month of the year Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in November in the United States.

December diciembre noun the twelfth month of the year I enjoy Christmas in December.

eleven once adjective

a cardinal number; 11 My favorite number is eleven.

twelve doce adjective

a cardinal number; 12 Jesus prayed with twelve disciples.

thirteen trece adjective

a cardinal number; 13 There were thirteen colonies in the United States.

fourteen catorce adjective

a cardinal number; 14 The cat had fourteen kittens!

fifteen quince adjective

a cardinal number; 15 Fifteen is half of thirty.

sixteen dieciséis adjective

a cardinal number; 16 If you are sixteen years old, you can drive a car.

seventeen diecisiete adjective

a cardinal number; 17 We have seventeen cousins.

eighteen dieciocho adjective

a cardinal number; 18 You can vote when you are eighteen years old.

nineteen diecinueve adjective

a cardinal number; 19 I ate nineteen cookies for lunch.

twenty veinte adjective

a cardinal number; 20 There are twenty students in the class.

thirty treinta adjective

a cardinal number; 30 Thirty years ago it was 1984.

2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, 4th-6th Grade, Level 5: My HomeWord

Spanish Translation

Part of Speech


attic ático noun the part of a building, especially of a house, directly under a roof

The attic is below the roof.

basement sótano noun a room that is under the house, underground My house has a big basement.bathroom cuarto de baño noun a room that has a toilet I shower in the bathroom.

bedroom cuarto (dormitorio)

noun a room where you sleep Francine went to her bedroom after dinner.

garage garaje noun a room that a car or motorcycle is kept in The car is parked in the garage.

garden jardín noun an area of land used for growing flowers or vegetables

There are flowers in the garden.

hallway pasillo noun a narrow passage in a house or building A hallway connects the two rooms.house casa noun a building made for people to live in Our house is made of wood.

kitchen cocina noun a room in a house or business where food is cooked My mother cooks in the kitchen.lawn césped noun an area of land with grass that is cut short The lawn is in front of the house.office oficina noun a building or room where people work My mom works in an office.porch porche noun a structure in front of the house with a roof but no walls I sit on my porch and talk to friends.roof techo noun the cover or top of a building The large roof is red.yard patio noun the area in front of a house, usually grassy The neighbors have a yard big enough to play soccer!

armchair sillón noun a piece of furniture you sit on She sits in the armchair and reads a book.bathtub bañera noun a fixture in the bathroom where you wash your body My sister washes her baby in the bathtub.blanket cobija noun a piece of material used on a bed for warmth My bed has a soft blanket.

bookshelf librero noun a piece of furniture used to hold books My father's books are on the bookshelf.broom escoba noun a device for sweeping I clean the floor with a broom.cabinet gabinete noun a piece of furniture used for storage The dishes are stored in the cabinet.freezer congelador noun a very cold refrigerator that freezes food The ice cream is in the freezer.

microwave microondas noun a machine that cooks food quickly When the food is cold I put it in the microwave.

mirror espejo noun a smooth surface that reflects whatever is in front of it

I comb my hair using a mirror.

picture foto, dibujo noun a painting, drawing or photograph A picture of my grandparents is in my bedroom.pillow almohada noun a soft, stuffed item used to rest a head during sleep My bed has a fluffy pillow.shelf estante noun a piece of furniture that is used to store things My pictures sit on the shelf.

silverware cubiertos noun a name for a group of knives, forks, and spoons The restaurant has a lot of silverware.

toilet servicio, inodoro noun a place where people get rid of bodily waste His bathroom has a blue toilet.

toothpaste pasta de dientes noun a paste used with a toothbrush to clean Crest makes good toothpaste.

wall pared noun vertical dividing surface The wall of the house is white.

2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, 4th-6th Grade, Level 6

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bald calvo adjective

without any hair My Uncle Mike wears a hat to cover his bald spot.

blind ciego adjective

not being able to see Erik is blind so he uses a seeing eye dog.

blow soplar verb a burst of wind The wind will blow hard during the storm.

branch palo noun a part of a tree that grows out from the trunk A branch fell on my car during the storm and broke my windshield.

bread pan noun grain that is baked and ground The bread in the bakery is fresh.bull toro noun a male cow The bull was very big and scary.burn quemadura noun an injury to skin or other material from extreme heat The hot sun gave me a bad burn on my back and neck.bush mata noun a shrub or clump of shrubs with medium length stems The bush was shaped like an elephant.chalk tiza noun a white material used to write on blackboards The chalk broke all over the floor.

chips papas (de paquete)

noun thin slices of fried potatoes I ate tortilla chips with guacamole.

coast costa noun the land that borders the ocean The Pacific coast of Costa Rica has beautiful beaches.corn maíz noun a yellow vegetable that has rows of seeds Many tortillas are made of corn.

cramp calambre noun a painful, involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscles, typically caused by fatigue or strain

Richard could not walk due to the cramp in his foot.

creek quebrada noun a stream The creek by my house was my favorite place to play.

dark oscuro adjective

being close to black in color Guanacastecos tend to be dark compared to people from the Central Valley.

dew rocío noun small drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night Some animals drink dew in the morning.dirt tierra noun a substance, such as mud or dust, that soils something Manuel had to clean a lot of dirt out of his house.

dove paloma noun a stocky bird with a small head, shorts legs, and a cooing voice A white dove is a symbol of peace.dust polvo noun fine, dry powder made up of particles of earth A piece of dust got in my eye.

fair claro, rubio adjective

having light colored skin and hair She needs to wear sunscreen because she is fair.

feed alimentar verb to give food to a person or an animal I feed the cat each morning.fork tenedor noun an utensil used for picking up food Maria used her fork to eat salad.

fried frito adjective

when a food is cooked in hot bubbling oil Fried chicken is a very popular food.

fries papas fritas noun fried chopped potatoes Fries are a popular side dish for hamburgers.glass vidrio noun a hard substance used to make things like windows The glass in the window shattered during the storm.goat cabra noun a farm animal with hooves and horns Isabel looked at the goat and saw that it had yellow eyes.

gold oro adjective

shiny deep yellow The teacher’s ring is gold.

goose ganso noun a waterbird with a long neck, short legs and a short bill The goose flew away.grass pasto noun vegetation made of short plants with long narrow leaves The grass in Guanacaste gets brown in the summer.hail granizo noun rain in the form of balls of ice Hail can break windows.


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half media noun two equal parts of a whole We have recess for half an hour.

herb hierba noun any plant used for flavoring, food, medicine, or perfume

My favorite herb is rosemary.

hill cuesta noun a raised area of land My brother likes to roll down the neighborhood hill.hour hora noun unit of time with sixty minutes Lunch lasts one hour.lake lago noun a large body of water surrounded by land I like to kayak in the lake by my house.lamb cordero noun meat that comes from sheep Lamb chops are expensive.miss señorita noun a polite way to address a young woman “Excuse me, miss. Where’s the bathroom?”moss musgo noun a small green plant that grows in a carpet Moss grows on the forest floor.nurse enfermero noun a person who cares for the sick Juan is studying to become a nurse.pain dolor noun physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury Ryan felt a lot of pain in his foot after he stubbed his toe.path camino, noun a small road made by animals or people walking When hiking you should stay on the path.

peach melocotón noun a sweet round red and yellow fruit that has a lot of juice

The state fruit of Georgia is the peach.

pill pastilla noun a small object that contains medicine or vitamins When you are sick, you can take a pill to feel better.pond charca noun a small body of still water Frogs can lay their eggs in a pond.seat asiento noun a thing used for sitting on Harry sat in the wrong seat on the bus.short bajo adjective having little length or height Yessenia is short. She can´t reach the cabinets.snack merienda noun a small meal eaten between main meals Fiona had an empanada as a snack.snake serpiente noun a reptile that has no legs My brother has a pet snake.socks medias noun piece of clothing worn on your feet under shoes My fuzzy socks keep my feet warm.some unos adjective an unspecified amount or number of Some foods are not very healthy.sour ácido adjective having an acid taste like lemon The orange was very sour.

spoon cuchara noun a round utensil used for picking up liquids She used a spoon to eat her soup.stone piedra noun a hard, solid, nonmetallic matter that makes a rock The archway in the church was made of stone.strong fuerte adjective having the power to move heavy weights Emilio lifts weights to become strong.sweet dulce adjective having a sugary taste The birthday cake was sweet.tape cinta noun a narrow strip of sticky material Alicia put tape on the paper.that eso pronoun used to identify a person or thing observed by the speaker That house is beautiful.trash basura noun discarded matter; refuse We should pick up all the trash by the river.warm calido adjective a moderately high temperature I put ice in my cup of warm water.year año noun unit of time with 365 days One school year is ten months.


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airplane avión noun a means of transport that flies with two wings It is easiest to fly in an airplane to the United States.baker panadero noun a person who makes bread and cakes The baker starts baking at 4:00 am.book libro noun a written work consisting of pages bound in covers My favorite book is Huck Finn.

cactus cactus noun a plant with a fleshy stem that has spines and no leaves A cactus doesn’t need a lot of water.chalkboar

dpizarra de tiza noun a large board used in schools to write on The teacher wrote a sentence on the chalkboard.

dengue dengue noun a severe fever caused by a virus carried by mosquitos Having dengue fever is not fun.desk mesa noun a table used to write on at school Sit down in your desk.

driver chofer noun a person who drives a vehicle The president’s driver crashed on the highway.Earth la Tierra noun the planet that we live on We need to take care of planet Earth.eighty ochenta adjective a cardinal number; 80 I have eighty dollars!

erosion erosión noun the gradual destruction or diminution of something Rivers and oceans cause erosion.

fever fiebre noun an abnormally high body temperature, sometimes including shivering, headache and in some cases, delirium Alison could not go to school because of her high fever.

fifty cincuenta adjective a cardinal number; 50 Fifty years is half a century.forest bosque noun an area covered with trees and undergrowth Lots of different animals live in the forest.forty cuarenta adjective a cardinal number; 40 Jesus wandered the desert for forty days.

genes genes noun a unit of heredity that is transferred from a parent to offspring Dominant genes express themselves over recessive ones.

glue goma noun a material that sticks things together We used glue to paste the picture in the book.

homework tarea noun extra class work to do at home The children do their homework when they come home from school.

horrible horrible adjective something that is shocking The horrible meal made us sick.hospital hospital noun a place where people go to get healed when sick Doctors work in a hospitalhundred cien adjective a cardinal number; 100 My grandmother is a hundred years old.

light claro adjective pale in color Turtle eggs are a pale white color.llama llama noun a domesticated animal with soft wooly fleece In Peru you can buy sweaters made from llama wool.metro metro noun a subway system in a city Elizabeth takes the metro to the museum.month mes noun unit of time with 28-31 days I am going to San Jose in one month.

mosquito mosquito noun a type of fly that sucks blood and carries diseases I hate it when a mosquito bites me.muscular muscular adjective having well developed muscles The men on Combate are very muscular.

next contiguo preposition to the side of The bakery is next to the hospital.ninety noventa adjective a cardinal number; 90 There were ninety people at the meeting.

notebook cuaderno noun a book for taking notes in You should always write clearly in your notebook.


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number número noun a mathematical concept used to count or measure My favorite number is 4.paint pintura noun a wet colored substance used as a decorative coating Ashley got paint on her shirt.

pancake panqueque noun a thin flat patty of batter Richard ate a pancake for breakfast.

papaya papaya noun a large oval fruit with a yellowish skin and sweet orange flesh, or the tropical tree on which this grows

Many people don't like papaya.

peninsula península noun a piece of land almost completely surrounded by water Osa is a large peninsula.picnic picnic noun a meal that is eaten outdoors. My family has a picnic every weekend.pretty precioso adjective pleasing to the eye, delicate Pretty flowers decorated the bedroom.quiz examencito noun a small test given to students by a teacher The students failed the quiz because they hadn't studied.

rainbow arcoiris noun a bow of colors that appears after rainfall There was a rainbow after it rained

religion religión noun an organized system of belifes, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or gods

What religion are you?

river río noun a large natural stream of water The Nile is the longest river in the world.ruler regla noun a tool used to measure things A ruler is twelve inches long.

scared asustado adjective frightened or worried Brian is scared of snakes.school escuela noun a place where people go to learn I go to school during the week.

seventy setenta adjective a cardinal number; 70 There were seventy horses in the tope.shoes zapatos noun piece of clothing worn on your feet Put on your shoes before you go outside.sixty sesenta adjective a cardinal number; 60 My mom is sixty years old.skirt falda noun a piece of clothing that is worn around the waist Some girls wear a skirt to school.

square cuadro noun a polygon with four equal sides and angles My mom made my birthday cake a square.staple grapar verb to attach or secure with a metal clip The teacher asked us to staple our papers together.sugar azúcar noun a substance added to food to make it sweet You need sugar when you bake cookies.suit traje noun formal attire with pants and a jacket The man wore a suit to the wedding.

terrible terrible adjective something that is very bad The service at the restaurant was terrible.tornado tornado noun a destructive windstorm occurring over land The tornado sent a cow flying in the air.tortilla tortilla noun a flat circular food made of flour My grandmother makes a tortilla every morning.triangle triángulo noun a shape that has three straight sides and three points The leaves of that tree are shaped in a triangle.under debajo preposition directly below or at a lower level than something The ball is under the chair.wavy ondulado adjective Having a slight curve Kevin has short, wavy hair.

worker trabajador noun a person who is employed The worker put the food on the shelves.young joven adjective not having existed for many years She is a young girl of 10 years old.


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airport aeropuerto noun a place where airplanes can land or take off Mary needs to go to the airport.

astronaut astronauta noun a person who travels in a spacecraft Franklin Chang is a Costa Rican astronaut that has been to space seven times.

attractive atractivo adjective

aesthetically pleasing Models are usually attractive people.

author autor noun a person who write books, articles, or reports My favorite author is Gabriel Garcia Marquez.blouse blusa noun a loose shirt worn by women Jessica wore a purple blouse.

breakfast desayuno noun the first meal of the day Kevin had gallo pinto and natilla for breakfast.brownie brownie noun a chocolate dessert that is cut into squares My neighbor baked me a brownie.butterfly mariposa noun an insect with large colorful wings The butterfly flew around the garden.

canary canario noun a bird with a melodious song having yellowish-green feathers They kept the canary in a cage.

canoe canoa noun a light, narrow boat propelled by paddles We paddled the canoe around the lake.

cherry cereza noun a small, round red or black fruit with a large seed inside

Cherry is a popular flavor of granizado.

condiments

condimentos noun substances added to food to give it flavor The food was bland so she added some condiments.

crayon crayola noun a colorful, waxy stick used to make pictures Tara likes coloring with a crayon.donkey burro noun a mammal of the horse family with long ears When I was little I liked to ride on the donkey.

garlic ajo noun a plant of the onion family that has a strong taste and smell and is used in cooking to add flavour

Garlic has a very strong flavor.

glasses anteojos noun used to correct bad vision My grandpa is getting old and needs glasses.gloves guantes noun worn over the hands to warm them When I go skiing I need gloves for my hands.guide guía noun a person who conducts tours or expeditions They got lost in the jungle without their guide.

helicopter helicóptero noun a means of transportation that flies by electric propellers In an emergency, a helicopter can fly to the hospital.history historia noun the study of past events and occurrences Jorge´s favorite class in school is History.

humid humedo adjective

a high amount of water vapor in the air Limón is very humid.

jungle jungla noun a tropical area overgrown with forest and vegetation Jaguars live in the jungle.marker marcador noun a writing tool, often used to color The marker is blue.

medicine medicina noun special food or a chemical that makes someone better when they are ill

My mom gives me medicine when I am sick.

minute minuto noun unit of time with sixty seconds I ran for one minute.nature naturaleza noun the physical world collectively (including plants, Costa Rica is a good place to observe nature.

animals, the landscape, etc.)notepad block de notas noun a small stack of paper for taking notes A notepad is smaller than a notebook.officer oficial noun a person who holds a position of authority Josefina is a bank officer at Banco Nacional.painter pintor noun a person who paints pictures on canvas, buildings, etc. The painter painted the world map on the wall.

paramedic paramédico noun a person who is trained to do medical work in an emergency The paramedic did CPR on the victim.


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paste pegar verb to attach an object to paper using glue Please paste the picture into your notebook.plastic plástico noun a synthetic material used for many things Many storage containers are made of plastic.protein proteína noun a substance that builds muscles and is found in some foods Protein is important for your diet.raincoat impermeable noun a jacket worn during the rain I’m going to Osa so I need to bring my raincoat.

recess recreo noun a short period of time during a school day where kids can play

I play soccer during recess.

rectangle rectángulo noun a shape with four sides and four corners that are all right angles

My pencil case is a rectangle.

reduce reducir verb to make less of something. We should reduce our carbon footprint.reporter reportero noun a person who interviews people and reports the news The reporter interviewed the new president.

reserve reserva noun an area of land where animals and plants are protected

A nature reserve is full of animals and plants.

reuse reusar verb to use something again I like to reuse plastic bags.salty salado adjective tasting like salt My grandma’s chorreadas were too salty.

sandwich emparedado Noun food between two pieces of bread Felipe got a sandwich at Subway.scarf bufanda Noun worn around the neck in cold weather My mom knit me a scarf.

second segundo Noun a sixtieth of a minute of time I need one second to jump.secretary secretario Noun a person who keeps records and makes appointments Olga is the secretary at the office.

silence silencio Noun the lack of sound or noise The teacher likes silence when she is teaching.spice especie Noun an aromatic substance used to flavor food Pepper is a type of spice.

stapler grapadora Noun an office tool used to put items together Do you have a stapler I can borrow?steak bistec noun a thick slice of beef Steak is usually expensive at restaurants.

stream riachuelo noun a small, narrow river There were tadpoles swimming in the stream.submarine submarino noun a ship that can go under water completely Her dream is to ride in a submarine.

sweater suéter noun a piece of clothing worn to keep someone warm I wear my sweater when I go to San Jose.

these estos pronoun

plural form this These markers are dry.

this esto pronoun

used to identify a person or thing close by Is this pencil yours?

those esos pronoun

plural form of that Those cars are cool.

toast tostada noun a slice of bread that is heated I like to put jam on my toast.toxic tóxico adjective poisonous Toxic waste kills animals.

volcano volcán noun a mountain from which lava comes from Cartago has an active volcano.watch reloj noun worn on the wrist and used to tell time I am never late because I wear a watch.

writer escritor noun a person who writes for a living She wants to be a writer for La Nación.


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actress actriz noun a women who acts on the stage, movies, or television Jennifer Lopez is an actress.aisle pasillo noun a passage between rows of seats Please stay in your seat and out of the aisle.

allergy alergia noun a bodily reaction to a substance, ex. pollen, fur, a particular food, or dust

Tim has a severe allergy to peanut butter.

ambulance ambulancia noun a vehicle used to transport people to and from a hospital Please pull over when an ambulance passes.architect arquitecto noun a person who designs buildings The architect designed the new school building.athlete atleta noun a person who is trained to compete in sports Andrey Amador is a Costa Rican athlete.better mejor adjective partly or fully recovered from illness, injury, or mental stress Mary is feeling much better today.bicycle bicicleta noun a two-wheeled vehicle propelled by a rider using two pedals His bicycle was stolen because he did not lock it up.binder ampo noun a folder that papers can be clipped into All the papers were put into the binder.blazer saco noun a formal jacket The blazer made the man look sophisticated.blonde rubio adjective having a golden color Britney Spears has blonde hair.broccoli brócoli noun a green vegetable that looks like a small tree Jaime doesn't like broccoli.bronze bronce adjective shiny yellowish brown color Third place in the Olympics gets the bronze.

calculator calculadora noun a tool used to do mathematical calculations Doing math with a calculator is easy.calendar calendario noun a chart showing the days, weeks, and months of a year It is popular to gift a calendar in January.canyon cañón noun a deep gorge usually with a river flowing through it The Grand Canyon is in the United States.career carrera noun profession or occupation She chose engineering for her career.cholera cólera noun a disease that causes stomach aches and diarrhea Cholera is a very serious illness.cilantro culantro noun an herb used to add flavor to food Alex puts cilantro in with his gallo pinto.clothes ropa noun a shorter word for clothing I go shopping for summer clothes in May.

conservation

conservación noun preserving and protecting natural environments Conservation is very important to protecting animals.

dairy los lácteos noun product derived from milk Ice cream and cheese are dairy products.desert desierto noun a dry barren area of land (usually covered with sand) Africa has the largest desert in the world.

diarrhea diarrea noun a condition in which feces are discharged from the bowels frequently in a liquid form

After eating old eggs, Al had terrible diarrhea.

evolution evolución noun the process by which organism develop and diversify Charles Darwin proposed the theory of evolution.firefighter bombero noun a person who fights fires and rescues people from burning buildings Daniel wants to be a firefighter.

frustrated frustrado adjectivefeeling annoyed or less confident because you cannot achieve what you want

Daniel was frustrated that he didn't understand the homework.

glacier glaciar noun a slow moving mass of ice My grandfather hiked a glacier in Patagonia.hamburger hamburguesa noun ground beef made into a patty Lucia ate a hamburger with her friends at the mall.

hamster hámster noun a rodent with a short tail and large cheek pouches Frank has a pet hamster.


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hazel avellana adjective

a greenish brown color Maria inherited her father’s hazel eyes.

hepatitis hepatitis noun a disease that inflames the liver I got the hepatitis vaccine last week.

housewife ama de casa noun a woman who cares for her children and does the house work

The housewife cleaned the kitchen while the kids where in school.

hurricane huracán noun a strong tropical storm A hurricane destroyed the beach town.island isla noun a land surrounded by water. Isla Chira is one of Costa Rica's islands.knife cuchillo noun utensil used for cutting She uses a fork and a knife to eat.

minerals minerales noun naturally-occurring, solid substances found in the Earth

Mariela collects many types of rocks and minerals.

mountain montaña noun a large steep hill Cornelio climbed a mountain this weekend.musician músico noun a person who plays instruments The musician plays the guitar and drums.

nervous nervioso adjective

worried and anxious Karen was nervous about her grade on the history test.

obese obeso adjective

very overweight Being obese is very unhealthy.

observe observar verb to notice or perceive something Laura went to Monteverde to observe birds.omelette omelette noun a food made from scrambled eggs and vegetables Julianna made an omelette for her sister.pajamas pijamas noun clothing worn when you fall asleep My pajamas are very comfortable.paperclip clip noun a piece of bent metal used to hold papers together I held my papers together with a paperclip.

parrot loro noun a bright-colored, tropical bird that can imitate speech The parrot kept calling my name.plumber plomero noun a person who installs and repairs pipes in buildings The plumber fixed the broken pipe in the bathroom.

preparation preparación noun the way something is made There was a lot of preparation for the dinner.preposition preposición noun a word expressing relation to another word We use a preposition to signify where something is.profession profesión noun job, career Doctor was her profession.

pudding pudín, budín noun a thick, semi-solid dessert Rice pudding is a traditional Costa Rican dish.radiation radiación noun the emission of energy as waves or particles Radiation poisoning is a dangerous problem.sandals sandalias noun open footwear used in warm weather I wore sandals to the beach.science ciencia noun the study of nature and the behavior of matter Science is one of the subjects in school.

sneakers tenis noun informal shoes The kids wear sneakers when they play.species especies noun a group of organisms capable of exchanging genes There are millions of species of insects.ticket tiquete noun a piece of paper that gives the holder a certain right You cannot enter the bus without your ticket.

tsunami tsunami noun a large sea wave cause by an earthquake or volcano A tsunami can destroy a beach town.underwear ropa interior noun clothing worn under your clothes It’s important to wear comfortable underwear.

yogurt yogur noun semisolid food from fermented milk Andrea mixes yogurt and granola for breakfast.

2014 English Spelling Bee Word List, 4th-6th Grade, Level 10Word

Spanish Translation

Part of Speech


bitter amargo adjective having a sharp taste that’s isn’t sweet Burnt coffee tastes bitter.boiled hervido adjective when a food is cooked in hot bubbling water Boiled eggs are easy to make.

breaded empanizado adjective when a food is covered in bread crumbs My mom made breaded chicken for dinner.

broken roto noun having been damaged and no longer in one piece or in working order

Joe had a broken arm from his soccer injury.

cardboard cartón noun pasteboard or stiff paper I used cardboard to make a bed for my dog.cattle ganado noun large farm animals; cows The herd of cattle crossed the road slowly.

chubby gordito adjective being slightly overweight but not quite fat If you eat too much pinto, you might get chubby.cleats tacos noun sneakers with spikes used for sports The soccer player put on his cleats before the game.

clothing ropa noun used to cover up the body of a person The child grew fast and his clothing doesn’t fit.cooked cocinado adjective when a food is not raw Cooked fish is healthy.

curly rizado adjective having a strong curve Schnauzers have curly fur all over their body.curvy curvilíneo adjective shapely and voluptuous All the women in Samantha’s family are curvy.fumes gases noun gas, smoke, or vapor that smells strongly Factories produce smelly fumes.

grassland sabana noun a large open area of country covered with grass Large herds of cattle graze in the grassland.grilled asado adjective when a food is cooked on a grill Grilled cheese sandwiches with onions are good.

helmet casco noun a piece of equipment worn on the head for protection It is a good idea to always wear a helmet while on a motorcycle.

mashed puré de adjective when a food is crushed into a soft pulp Mashed potatoes are a traditional Thanksgiving dish.

mumps paperas noun a viral disease of the human species; causing fever, headaches and sore throat

She has a sore throat from having mumps.

mustard mostaza noun a yellow sauce My friend puts mustard on her hot dogs.necklace collar noun accessory worn around the neck The gold necklace was very expensive.

paintbrush brocha noun a tool used to spread paint You should wash your paintbrush thoroughly.pepper pimienta noun a spicy-tasting black powder Sam breathed in pepper and it made her sneeze.

pineapple piña noun a large fruit that has a yellow, juicy inside I love sweet pineapple.

plantain plátano noun a tropical fruit similar to a banana with green skin, or the plant that produces this fruit

There are many ways to cook plantain.

plump gordito adjective a little chubby Babies are usually plump.popcorn palomitas noun corn that is heated so that it pops Olga bought popcorn at a movie theatre.principal director noun a person who is in charge of a school The principal spoke to the students that fought.protect proteger verb keep safe from harm or injury It is important to protect the environment.

rainforest bosque lluvioso noun a dense forest with consistently heavy rainfall Costa Rica has a beautiful rainforest.redhead pelirrojo adjective someone who has red hair Lindsey Lohan is a natural redhead.


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rooster gallo noun an adult male chicken The rooster is very colorful.

runny moqueado adjective

producing or discharging mucus Steve had a runny rose when he was sick last week.

sailboat velero noun a boat that moves by using sails to catch wind Richard loves sailing in a sailboat.scissors tijeras noun a tool used to cut things Don’t cut yourself on the scissors.

sharpener maquinilla noun a tool used to make a point on the end of a pencil I lent my pencil sharpener to Harold.shine alumbrar verb to cast light The sun will shine at noon.

silver plata adjective

shiny gray-white color The old lady’s hair is silver.

skinny flaco adjective

lean or thin Bamboo stalks are skinny.

Spain España noun country in Europe Spain influenced much of Latin America.status estado noun the standing of travel plans Your flight status is on time.

strawberry fresa noun a small red fruit with seeds on the outside Strawberry is in season during summer.

stuffy tapado adjective

filled with mucus due to illness It was hard to breather because of my stuffy nose.

subway metro noun a railway system underground She takes the subway to work every day.

sunburn quemadura del sol

noun reddening, inflammation, and, in severe cases, blistering and peeling of the skin due to overexposure to the sun

After going to the beach, Joe had a bad sunburn.

sunglasses gafas del sol noun worn when it is sunny to protect the eyes I lost my sunglasses at the beach.swamp pantano noun a low area of land that collects water The Everglades is a swamp in Florida.tailor sastre noun a person who makes clothes to fit individually The tailor fixed my pants to fit me.

tasty sabroso adjective

something that is delicious A tasty snack is exciting.

thick ancho adjective

made up of a large number of things Her thick hair made her neck hot.

thorn espina noun a stiff, sharp projection on the stem of a plant I poked my finger with a thorn.thunder trueno noun the noise that comes after a lightning strike The thunder was super loud.

trail sendero noun a path, especially through the wilderness The hikers followed the trail to the beach.trunk tronco noun the woody stem of a tree That trunk of that tree is tall!turkey pavo noun a large bird with a bald head; a meat For Thanksgiving, many families eat turkey.waiter mesero noun a man who serves the customers at a restaurant The woman asked the waiter for more water.

waterfall catarata noun a cascade of water falling from a height Niagara falls is a very large waterfall.

watermelon sandía noun a large, round or oval-shaped fruit with dark green skin, sweet pink flesh, and a lot of black seeds

The girl likes to eat watermelon.

weather clima noun the state of the atmosphere with respect to wind, temperature, cloudiness, moisture, pressure

The weather changes with the seasons.

welder soldadura noun a person who unites pieces of metal by heating them The welder uses fire to weld the pipes together.

worse peor adjective

of poorer quality or a lower standard; less good or desirable

Unfortunately, Jack is feeling worse today than yesterday.


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Part of Speech


accountant contador noun a person who keeps and inspect financial accounts An accountant helps her with her taxes.always siempre adverb one hundred percent of the time She always takes a shower.

another otro más adjective

one more of something Florence asked the baker for another cookie.

arrival llegada noun the action of getting somewhere Barbra’s time of arrival was 3:30pm.backache dolor de espalda noun pain or soreness in the back My mom has a backache.baggage equipaje noun personal belongings packed in suitcases Pick up your baggage after you get off the airplane.

bathe bañar verb to give a person or an animal a bath You must bathe the dog at least once a month.boulder roca grande noun a large rock The boulder blocked the mountain road.

bushy espeso adjective

growing thickly to resemble a bush When it is humid, Elise’s hair becomes bushy.

butcher carnicero noun a person who cuts and sells meat in a shop The butcher gave me ground beef.

cabbage repollo noun a large round vegetable with large green, white, or purple leaves that can be eaten cooked or uncooked:

Cabbage is a healthy food.

celery apio noun a vegetable with long, thin, whitish or pale green stems that can be eaten uncooked or cooked

Celery is delicious in soup.

confident seguro adjective

being certain of one´s abilities Harry is very confident speaking English.

confused confundido adjective

unable to think clearly or to understand something Steven was confused about his schedule on the first day of school.

cough tos verb expel air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound I cough a lot in my sleep.crackers galletas noun a thin, crisp wafer Some people put tuna on their crackers.

cruise crucero noun a vacation trip on a massive ship The tourists taking a cruise stopped in Puerto Limon.

delicious delicioso adjective

something that tastes very good My mom’s cooking is delicious.

departure salida noun the action of leaving somewhere Your time of departure is 12:45pm.dessert postre noun a sweet dish at the end of a meal Dessert is my favorite part of the meal.

destination

destino noun the place you are going to San Jose is our destination.

diagnose diagnosticar verb to examine a person in order to identify a disease I like to diagnose myself, but I am not a doctor.disease enfermedad noun illness or sickness Dengue is a common disease in Costa Rica.earrings aretes noun accessories worn on the ears Sally got new earrings for her birthday.

envelope sobre noun a flat, paper container with a sealable flap I put the letter in an envelope.ferret hurón noun a long, skinny pet that is usually brown or albino My sister has a pet ferret.flight vuelo noun the distance covered by a flying object His flight leaves at 10:00 am.

garbage basura noun wasted or spoiled food and other refuse There is a lot of garbage by the side of the road.

gerbil jerbo noun a rodent that is specially adapted to live in dry conditions

Susy always wanted a pet gerbil, but she got a cat.

gorge cañón noun a narrow valley between hills or mountains There was a secret path in the gorge.


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Part of Speech


hairy peludo adjective covered with hair Tarantulas are usually hairy and brightly colored.headache dolor de cabeza noun a continuous pain in the head Erin had a terrible headache and had to go lie down.highlighter resaltador noun a broad felt-tipped pen used to mark notes Erin used her highlighter to mark important notes.

highway carretera noun a main road connecting two major cities Route 32 is the highway between San José and Limón.janitor conserje noun a person who takes care of a building The janitor swept the classroom floor.lawyer abogado noun a person who practices law The lawyer convinces a juror to change his mind.

leaves hojas noun a flattened structure of a plank attached to the stem

The leaves are falling off the tree.

lettuce lechuga noun a green vegetable that is very healthy to eat Karina likes to eat sandwiches with lots of lettuce.luggage equipaje noun suitcases or bags used to pack personal belongings Don’t bring more luggage than you can carry.

manager gerente noun a person who is responsible for controlling all or part of a company

He got a promotion to the manager position at the hotel.

mechanic mecánico noun a person who repairs vehicles The mechanic repaired the transmission on my car.motorcycle motocicleta noun a two-wheeled vehicle resembling a bicycle with a motor It is important to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle.

onion cebolla noun a yellow or purple vegetable used for seasoning food

Henry likes to put onion in his rice.

passenger pasajero noun a traveler on public or private transportation The passenger fell asleep on the train.

pigeon paloma noun a bird similar to the dove but larger with white or gray feathers

A pigeon is a common animal to see in San Jose.

pollute contaminar verb to make land, water, air, ect. dirty or unhealthy Factories often pollute the rivers and streams of Costa Rica.range cordillera noun a line or series of mountains or hills There is a mountain range in central Costa Rica.sauce salsa noun a thick liquid served with food to add moistness Mushroom sauce tastes really good with pork.

sculptor escultor noun a person who makes statues The garden was filled with the works of famous sculptors.shrimp camarón(es) noun a small crustacean(s) that lives in the ocean Many people like shrimp in their pasta.shrub arbusto noun a woody plant that is smaller than a tree There is an ugly shrub in my front yard.

spaghetti espagueti noun long thin pasta Spaghetti with meatballs is my dad’s favorite food.springs manantial noun a place where water comes up from underground We refilled our water bottles at the fresh water springs.

steamed al vapor adjective when a food is cooked with water vapor Steamed vegetables are very healthy.stocky robusto adjective a person who is short and thick My stocky neighbor loves hamburgers.

surprised sorprendido adjectivefeeling or showing surprise because something has happened that you did not expect

We were surprised by the results of the game.

therapist terapeuta noun a person who is trained to help patients overcome issues

I talked to the therapist about my anxiety.

usually usualmente adverb a lot of the time The bus usually comes at noon.waitress mesera noun a women who serves customers at a restaurant The waitress asked me what I wanted to eat.watery lloroso adjective teary After dusting, Sally had watery eyes.


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Part of Speech


above sobre preposition

at a higher level than but not touching something else The salt is above the sugar on the shelf.

avocado aguacate noun a dark green, oval fruit that is pale green inside Kimberly loves to eat tortillas with avocado.

babysitter niñero noun a person who looks after children while parents are out The babysitter watched us while my mom worked.

barbeque parrillada verb cooking a meal outdoors My dad likes to barbeque.bartender cantinero noun a person who mixes and serves drinks at a bar The bartender made a piña colada.beautiful hermoso adjective having a pleasurable appearance or personality Costa Rica is a very beautiful country.

behind detrás preposition

to the far side of something, so as to be hidden by it Brian is behind Kevin in the line.

below abajo preposition

at a lower level or under something The dictionary is below the binder.

beside a la par preposition

at the side of or next to My shoe was beside the bed.

between en medio preposition

in the space separating two other things My car was parked between two trees.

biodegradable biodegradable

adjective capable of being decomposed Organic peels are biodegradable.

biodiversity biodiversidad noun the variety of life in the world Costa Rica has a lot of biodiversity.blackberry mora noun a small, soft, dark purple fruit with seeds The blackberry was too sour.bleeding sangrando verb to lose blood After her fall, Sarah realized her knee was bleeding.

blizzard tormenta de nieve

noun a heavy and lasting snowstorm The blizzard left lots of snow.

bracelet pulsera noun an accessory worn on the wrist The husband bought his wife a gold bracelet.breathing respirando verb to take air into and expel it from the lungs After going for a run, he was breathing very rapidly.

businessman empresario noun a man who works in financial matters The businessman wears a suit and tie to work.businesswoma

nempresaria noun a woman who works in financial matters The businesswoman works at the bank.

cashier cajero noun a person who takes the money at the store The cashier gave me change at the grocery store.

caterer proveedor de comida

noun a person who prepares the food for a social event The caterer made delicious cakes for graduation.

chopped picado adjective cut up into small pieces Chopped onions are an ingredient in salsa.

coconut coco noun a very large nut with a hard, hairy shell, a white part that you eat, and liquid in the center

Coconut is used to make a lot of desserts.

constipated constipado adjective having a bowel movement less than 3 times per week Luke was constipated from his digestive illness.

contaminate contaminar verb to add something harmful to the environment Please do not contaminate the water with trash.creature criatura noun an animal or person A scary creature was lurking in my closet.

dizzy mareado adjective a sensation of spinning around and losing one's balance Jonathan began to suffer from dizzy spells.

drowsy somnoliento adjective sleepy and lethargic; half asleep After being in the sun all day, I felt very drowsy.

eggplant berenjena noun an oval, purple vegetable that is white inside and is usually eaten cooked

Eggplant is a dark purple vegetable.

elderly mayor, anciano adjective describing a person who has lived a long time My elderly neighbor needs help crossing the street.


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entree plato fuerte noun the main course of a meal His entrée was very big, so he didn’t finish it.epidemic epidemia noun when a disease affects a lot people quickly There is a malaria epidemic in Haiti.

extinct extinto adjective a species that has no living members Dinosaurs are extinct.flabby flácido adjective soft, loose and fleshy My grandmother has flabby arms.

hairdresser peluquero noun a person who cuts and styles hair The hairdresser cut my hair too short.handsome guapo adjective having an attractive appearance Richard is a very handsome man.

heels tacones noun shoes with a tall back The little girl was learning to walk in heels.jacket chaqueta noun a warm article of clothing Loriana has to put on a jacket at night when it´s cold.

ketchup salsa de tomate noun a red tomato sauce I like to put ketchup on my French fries.milkshake batido noun a drink made from ice cream and milk Alicia got a milkshake for dessert.

napkin servilleta noun a piece of cloth or paper used to protect clothes and wipe the mouth

The napkin saved his clothes from the soup that he spilled in his lap.

oatmeal avena noun a cereal made from ground oats Apple and cinnamon oatmeal is delicious.pebble piedrita noun a small stone made smooth and round Margarita has a pebble stuck in her shoe.

pollution polución noun the presence of a substance that is harmful or poisonous Many cities in China have a lot of pollution.quarter cuarto noun one-fourth It is a quarter until two o' clock.recipe receta noun instruction for cooking a dish She had her family's famous recipe for tamales.ridge cresta noun a long narrow hilltop or mountain range Billy the goat was standing on top of the ridge.

sandstorm tormenta de arena

noun a windstorm that blows a large amount of dust and sand There was a sandstorm in the desert yesterday.

season temporada noun a period of the year characterized by climatic feature Fall is my favorite season.slender esbelto adjective someone that is slim My niece is a slender girl.sociable sociable adjective liking to be with and talking with other people Taylor is very sociable.squash ayote noun a kind of vegetable-like fruit including pumpkins Susan loves to eat squash.strait estrecho noun a narrow passage of water connecting two areas of water The strait of Magellan is very famous.

suitcase maleta noun a bag used to pack personal belongings for travel Pack your suitcase before we leave.supplies útiles noun a stock of resources The teacher asked us to take out our supplies.swelling hinchazón verb the abnormal enlargement of a part of the body His ankle was huge from the swelling.

thunderstorm tormenta noun a weather pattern that produces lightning, thunder, wind and rain

My dog gets scared during noisy thunderstorm.

toothache dolor de diente noun a pain in a tooth or teeth Tom went to the dentist because of a toothache.vegetable verdura noun a plant, root, seed, or pod that is used as food, Broccoli is a vegetable.vomiting vomitando verb eject matter from the stomach through the mouth Matt began vomiting after smelling the rotten food.


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aluminum aluminio noun a light silvery-gray metal Jorge’s house has an aluminum roof.appetizer entrada noun a dish that comes before the main course Mozzarella sticks are a delicious appetizer.

Argentinian argentino adjective

from Argentina The best meat in the world is Argentinian.

atmosphere atmósfera noun the envelope of gases surrounding the earth The moon doesn’t have an atmosphere.

auburn castaño adjective

a light reddish brown color Lauren’s auburn hair is long and curly.

cauliflower coliflor noun a white vegetable that looks like a tree My sister does not like cauliflower.

characteristic característica

noun, adjectiv

ean indentifying quality Gallo pinto is characteristic of Tico cuisine.

chauffeur chofer noun a person who drives a private or rented automobile The chauffeur drove by my house.counselor orientador noun a person trained to give guidance or advice The guidance counselor helped me choose a school.

cucumber pepino noun a long, thin, pale green vegetable with dark green skin, usually eaten uncooked in salads

Cucumber grows best in summer.

dehydrated deshidratado verb a state of lack of water in the body of a person or animal I felt dehydrated because of the heat in Guanacaste.drought sequía noun a long period of abnormally low rainfall California is currently in the middle of a drought.

embarrassed avergonzado adjective

feeling ashamed or shy The mother was afraid that she embarrassed her child.

endangered en peligro (de extinción)

adjective

seriously at risk of extinction The leatherback turtle is an endangered species.

engineer ingeniero noun a person who designs or creates structures or devices She wants to be a computer engineer.environment ambiente noun the conditions in which a person, animal or plant lives It is important to protect the environment.

exhausted agotado adjective

drained of one's physical or mental resources; very tired After running the marathon, Susan was exhausted.

fertilizer abono noun a substance added to soil or land to increase its fertility It is important to use fertilizer in a garden.freckles pecas noun natural spots that some people have on their skin Lauren has freckles covering her face.

frequently frecuentemente

adverb most of the time I frequently go shopping in Liberia.

geothermal geotérmico adjective

relating to or produced by the internal heat of the earth There are geothermal factories in Guanacaste.

gorgeous hermoso adjective

very attractive I think my mother is gorgeous.

hedgehog erizo noun a mammal with a spiny coat and short legs. A hedgehog can roll up into a little ball.journalist periodista noun a person who works as a writer for a newspaper María José wants to be a journalist for La Nación.

knowledge conocimiento noun information that one has in one's mind Going to university will increase your knowledge.lasagna lasaña noun a baked food with layers of pasta, sauce, and cheese Lasagna is very popular in Italian restaurants.librarian bibliotecario noun a person who works in a library The librarian put away the stack of books.lightning relámpago noun an electrical spark discharged in the atmosphere The lightning lit up the sky.

lopsided ladeado adjective

having uneven body parts Her ears were lopsided, so her glasses looked crooked.

mayonnaise mayonesa noun a white sauce made from eggs Mayonnaise is good on potato salad.


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measles sarampión noun an infectious disease, caused by a virus; passed by air She has never had measles.migraine migraña noun a really bad headache with nausea and disturbed vision Andrew stays in bed in the dark when he has a migraine.

mushroom hongo noun a vegetable with a round top and short stem Brian likes pasta sauce with mushroom.nauseous con náuseas adjective affected with nausea; inclined to vomit After eating too much, he felt nauseous.ointment pomada noun a lotion to treat a skin disorder Roy used an ointment on his rash.oxygen oxígeno noun life-supporting component of the air Humans need oxygen to breathe.

parakeet periquito noun a small parrot with green feathers and a long tail The parakeet sang all morning long.

parallelogram paralelogramo noun a polygon with four sides; two pairs of parallel sides and four edges

The parellologram block is red.

petite chiquita adjective a person that is small in stature and height Yessenia is petite so she can wear small clothes.pharmacist farmacéutico noun a person who prepares and dispenses medicine The pharmacist gave me medicine for my cough.

physical fisico adjective having to do with the body Physical activity is important for your health.prescription receta médica noun a form given to a patient to get special medicine The doctor sent her a prescription for her allergy.

recycle reciclar verb to convert something into reusable material My school has bins to recycle plastic and paper.renewable renovable adjective not permanently depleted when used Renewable energy is an important resource.

sausage chorizo noun meat that is stuffed into a circular tube Sausage and eggs are a common breakfast.

schedule horario noun a list of times or tasks to be completed He missed his bus because he did not know the bus schedule.

scholarship beca noun financial aid provided to a student to study He won a scholarship to go to the United States.scrambled revuelto adjective when eggs are mixed together Scrambled eggs are a popular breakfast food.

scruffy desaliñado adjective shabby and untidy His beard was scruffy after two days of not shaving.

sneezing estornudando verbto make a sudden, involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and mouth due to irritation of one's nostrils

After inhaling smoke, Ally began sneezing.

soldier soldado noun a person who serves in an army The soldier had to go to Iraq.spinach espinacas noun a vegetable with wide, dark green leaves that are I prefer spinach in salads.

eaten cooked or uncooked

stomachachedolor de

estómagonoun a pain in a person's belly Most childhood stomachaches are not serious.

straight liso adjective without a bend or curve Tara has long, straight hair.surgeon cirujano noun a person who performs surgeries on people The surgeon told Annie the surgery would be quick.

symptom síntoma noun a change in the body associated with a particular disease Bodyache is a symptom of the flu.utensil cubierto noun a tool for practical use He set the table with the utensils.

vaccinate vacunar verb to give an injection to protect from diseases I vaccinate my dog every year.veterinarian veterinario noun a person who treats diseased and injured animals We took our sick horse to see the veterinarian.

zucchini calabacín noun a long, thin vegetable with a dark green skin. Zucchini is my favorite vegetable.


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accessible accesible adjective able to access All public buildings must be accessible to the handicapped.accidentally accidentalmente adverb happening on accident He accidentally bumped into the kitchen table.accounting contabilidad noun analyzing the financial position of a company Accounting is a common area of study in technical schools.

adolescence adolescencia noun the transitional period between childhood and adulthood Adolescence is often an awkward period for kids growing up.

allergic alérgico adjective having an allergy My mom is allergic to cats.anticlimactic anticlimático adjective without a climax The movie they watched was anticlimactic.bibliography bibliografía noun a list of source materials used to write a paper The bibliography must be attached at the end of every paper.

cognitive cognitivo adjective the act or process of knowing and remembering Developing new cognitive abilities is important for children.committee comité noun a group of people working on a particular project The sports committee approved the project to fix the soccer field.complement complemento noun something that completes or makes perfect French fries are the perfect complement for a cheeseburger.concession concesión noun something conceded by those in authority Management offered a shorter work week as a concession.

conjunction conjunción noun in language, a connector; “and” or “because,” for example The word "and" is the most common conjunction in English.

conscience conciencia noun the inner sense of what is right or wrong The little white lie weighed heavily on his conscience.contradiction contradicción noun assertion of the opposite or contrary to what was said His remarks were a contradiction of what he originally said.

cumulative acumulativo adjective the addition of successive parts The student´s cumulative test score was a perfect 300 after scoring 100 on the previous 3 tests!

delinquent delincuente noun a person who fails in a duty or obligation The delinquent was suspended from school for two weeks.

demographic demográfico noun a single vital statistic of a human population The Hispanic population in the U.S. will be an important demographic for future elections.

diplomatic diplomático adjective tactful; skilled in dealing with sensitive matters or people The solution to the problems in Syria should be diplomatic.

dishonesty deshonestidad noun lack of honesty The lawyer was sent to jail for his dishonesty.epitome epítome noun a person or thing that embodies the features of an Gallo pinto is the epitome of Costa Rican food.

entire groupfluorescent fluorescente adjective strikingly bright, vivid or glowing The fluorescent light bulb lasts longer than the incandescent.

fundamentally fundamentalmente adverb being an essential part of a foundation Messi is the best soccer player in the world fundamentally.grammatical gramatical adjective conforming to standard speech His grammatical mistakes made it difficult to understand him.

Holocaust holocausto nounduring World War II, the mass slaughter of European Jews in Nazi concentration camps

Six million Jews were killed during the Holocaust.

hypocrisy hipocresía noun pretending to be good when you really are not The hypocrisy of the priest got him kicked out of the church.immaculate inmaculado adjective without spot or stain; perfectly clean Mom mops her floors every day. They´re immaculate!immediately inmediatamente adverb right now; without delay Open that door immediately!impeccable impecable adjective flawless; perfect The service at the fancy restaurant was impeccable.inconsistent inconsistente adjective not consistent Baseball players are inconsistent at times.

indirectly indirectamente adverb not in a direct way; roundabout The taxi drove indirectly to its destination and charged more!


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infinitive infinitivo noun the simple or basic form of a verb The first verb form that you learn in a language is the infinitive.interjection interjección noun a word or phrase that expresses emotion such as “ouch!” To express emotion, use an interjection!microscopic microscópico adjective being so small that it can´t be seen by the human eye Very small things like cells are considered to be microscopic.mysterious misterioso adjective full of mystery Bats are mysterious creatures.narcissism narcisismo noun excessive self-love Napoleon was famous for his narcissism.necessity necesidad noun something necessary Water is a necessity for all life.

obedience obediencia noun the quality of being obedient Children need to practice obedience to their parents.occasionally ocasionalmente adverb from time to time; now and then Occasionally, volunteers go to San José for training.

officially oficialmente adverb being official Officially, the new year starts at midnight.

paranoia paranoia noun a mental disorder characterized by excessive suspicion of others

People suffering from paranoia often think they are being followed.

paraphrase parafrasear verb the process of restating or rewording a passage of text To summarize a story, you need to learn to paraphrase.parliament parlamento noun in British countries, a legislative body The British parliament decided not to strike against Syria.

perseverance perseverancia noun steady persistence Perseverance is a good quality for a person to have.persistence persistencia noun the quality of being persistent Persistence helps you get what you want.

possessive posesivo adjective opposed to the personal independence of one´s loved ones Her ex-boyfriend was very jealous and possessive.

probability probabilidad noun a strong chance; likely The probability of Costa Rica winning the World Cup is very low.procedure procedimiento noun a particular course or mode of action It is important to follow procedure in an emergency.

pronunciation pronunciación noun the production of sounds in order to speak Good pronunciation takes a lot of practice.

punctuation puntuación nounthe system of certain symbols in writing to make meaning more clear by marking pauses and ending sentences

Punctuation is important when you´re writing.

recommendation recomendación noun anything that serves to recommend a person or thing She rewrote the paper based on her teacher´s recommendation.

specifically específicamente adverb being specific European countries are in a financial crisis, specifically Greece.

subordinate subordinado noun someone or something under the authority of another The supervisor is the subordinate of the regional director.succession sucesión noun the coming of one person or thing after another in order Costa Rica has had peaceful succession of presidents since 1948.

superfluous superfluo adjective excessive; unnecessary There is a lot of superfluous information on the internet.surprising sorprendente adjective causing wonder or astonishment The end to the classic was surprising.

susceptible susceptible adjective capable of being affected by an outside force Wash your hands or you will be more susceptible to getting sick.

themselves ellos mismos plural pronoun the reflexive form of they With a win they gave themselves a chance to win the tournament.

theocracy teocracia noun a form of government in which God is the supreme ruler This government has been a theocracy for hundreds of years.venerable venerable adjective commanding respect because of great age or dignity Pope John Paul II was a wise, venerable man.visibility visibilidad noun being visible The visibility on mountain roads is made worse by fog.


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accommodation alojamiento noun food and lodging We need accommodation for a family of four.accumulate acumular verb to gather or collect, often slowly Dirt and dust accumulate in my house.

apprehensive aprensivo adjective fearful that something bad might happen The exchange student was apprehensive about her trip to Costa Rica.baccalaureate bachillerato noun an internationally recognized program of study The International Baccalaureate program came to Costa Rica in 1990.

bipartisan bipartidista adjective including members from two groups or factions To pass the new law, the President needed bipartisan support.bizarre extraño adjective very strange Around the world there are many types of bizarre foods.

bookkeeping contabilidad noun keeping systematic records of money transactions Her great grandfather studied bookkeeping at Harvard.bureaucratic burocrático adjective characteristic of a bureaucrat or a bureaucracy Bureaucratic organizations are famous for their amount of paperwork.camaraderie camaradería noun comradeship; good fellowship Sports teams often have a great sense of camaraderie.champagne champaña noun a sparkling white wine It is customary to drink champagne on New Year´s Eve.

commitment compromiso noun a promise to do something Marriage is a life-long commitment between two people.compliment cumplido noun an expression of praise The girl blushed when her boyfriend gave her a compliment.composure compostura noun self-controlled state of mind; calmness, tranquility The criminal kept his composure as he was being accused.courteous cortés adjective showing good manners; polite Women look for men that are kind and courteous.decimate diezmar verb to destroy a great number Julius Caesar´s mission was to decimate the opposing force.

disappearance desaparición noun an instance of disappearing The young girl´s disappearance was on the news all morning.doubtful dudoso adjective of uncertain outcome or result It´s doubtful that Costa Rica will win the World Cup.

effectiveness eficacia noun the degree to which something functions as it should The worker was fired for his low effectiveness.exhilarating estimulante adjective stimulating, invigorating The Fast and the Furious was an exhilarating movie!

gourmet de gastronomía adjective fancy, specialized or exotic foods Many people go to bakeries for the gourmet breads.

guaranteed garantizado adjective promised product functionality and duration, usually in writing The car battery was guaranteed for five years.

handkerchief pañuelo noun a small cloth used to wipe sweat off your face or to blow your nose He wiped the sweat off his face with his handkerchief.

influential influyente adjective having influence over someone or something Bill Gates is an influential man because of his fortune.interrogation interrogatorio noun the act of questioning The soldiers used violence during the interrogation.kaleidoscope calidoscopio noun a children´s toy with changing shapes and colors I always wanted a kaleidoscope to look through.

knowledgeable enterado adjective possessing knowledge about a subject Einstein was one of the most knowledgeable scientists in history.labyrinth laberinto noun a large and confusing maze The mouse couldn´t find the cheese in the giant labyrinth.loneliness soledad noun the feeling of being lonely Many teenagers suffer from loneliness.

miscellaneous misceláneo adjective consisting of many different elements Random office supplies are miscellaneous expenses.

modifier modificante noun a word or phrase that qualifies the sense of another word or phrase in a sentence You need a modifier to better describe that object.


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necessary necesario adjective urgent; of most importance It is necessary for humans to drink water.occurrence suceso noun something that happens; event, incident Rain in summer is a strange occurrence in parts of Costa Rica.ordinarily normalmente adverb most of the time; generally, usually Ordinarily, school finishes at 2:00 PM.

outrageous escandaloso adjective offensive; intolerable; shocking What the Nicaraguan President said about Guanacaste was outrageous!

plagiarize plagiar verb to steal another´s work when writing an essay You shouldn´t plagiarize when writing a paper.psychological psicológico adjective pertaining to psychology The Joker had a lot of psychological problems.

quarantine cuarentena noun the isolation of sick people to prevent the spread of a disease People sick with a contagious virus should be put in quarantine.realistically de manera realista adverb based on what is real or practical No man can realistically run faster than a car.recognition reconocimiento noun the acknowledgement of achievement She did not receive recognition for her great work.reminisce recordar verb to recall past experiences The old man likes to reminisce about his childhood.

renaissance renacimiento nounthe great revival of art and literature from the 14th to the 17th century; the transition between the medieval and modern world

The renaissance was a period of advancement in art and science.

sacrilegious sacrílego adjective involving sacrilege The man´s sacrilegious remarks upset the pastor and his family.separately por separado adverb apart, divided Students must work separately on their tests.sophomore alumno de 2º año noun a student in the second year of high school or college Jerry did not play on the baseball team his sophomore year.

souvenir recuerdo noun an item given or purchased to remember a place My dad always brought me a souvenir from his business trips.

sponsorship patrocinio noun the promising of financial support of an organization in return for advertising Saprissa has a sponsorship from Coca-Cola.

spontaneous espontáneo adjective acting upon sudden impulses; doing without thinking Jim´s dad is spontaneous. He went to Mexico one day for fun.stubbornness obstinación noun fixed in purpose or opinion The stubbornness of the donkey angered the farmer.

subtlety sutileza noun something subtle The thief´s subtlety surprised the investigators.surrounded rodeado adjective enclosed on all sides The small town in Switzerland was surrounded by tall mountains.

suspiciously sospechosamente adverb arousing suspicion; questionably The watchman was suspiciously looking into the parked cars.

symmetrical simétrico adjective well-proportioned; exhibiting symmetry A perfect square is symmetrical.synonymous sinónimo adjective equivalent in meaning "Smart" is synonymous with "intelligent."

tardiness tardanza noun late arrival, often repetitive Tardiness in this classroom is unacceptable!theoretical teórico adjective existing only in theory; hypothetical, speculative His findings were purely theoretical.therefore por lo tanto adverb as a result; consequently Therefore, you must always wear a safety belt.thorough exhaustivo adjective attentive to detail and accuracy; painstaking The search was complete and thorough.

thoughtfulness consideración noun consideration for others Thank you for your thoughtfulness.unbelievable increíble adjective unable to be believed; incredible, extraordinary The goal Messi scored last night was unbelievable!

unfortunately desafortunadamente adverb suffering from bad luck; lamentably Unfortunately, there are no classes today due to the civic act.

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2014 elementary word list (englishpost.org)