Español Examen 1 Vocabulario

a la vez / al mismo tiempo

Meaning "at the same time" in English, it is used to describe simultaneous actions or events.

a saber / es decir / específicamente

that is to say, namely

así pues / de esta manera / en consecuencia

therefore, thus, accordingly

asimismo / igualmente / también

meaning "likewise" or "also" in English, used to indicate agreement or addition.

asomar / aparecer / mostrarse

to show up or appear

carcajada / risa enérgica

a loud, hearty laugh.

comportamiento / forma de actuar

behavior or conduct of a person.

chiste / broma

a joke or humorous remark.

de hecho / en realidad / verdaderamente

actually; in fact; indeed

deprimente / triste / depresivo

causing feelings of sadness or gloom.

despejar / limpiar / aclarar

to clear up or make something clean/clear.

eficacia / efectividad / eficiencia

the ability to produce a desired result or effect.

empresa / compañía / negocio

an organization engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities.

entorno / ambiente / lo que rodea

the surrounding environment or setting.

envolver / cubrir / empaquetar

to wrap or cover something, often for protection or presentation.

herramienta / instrumento

a device or implement used to carry out a particular function or task.

hoy día / en estos tiempos / ahora

nowadays or these days, referring to the present time or current era.

lanzar / tirar / echar

to throw or toss something, often with force or intention.

promover / impulsar / iniciar

to promote, drive, or initiate an action, idea, or cause.

restar / disminuir / quitar

to subtract, reduce, or take away an amount.

acoger / recibir

to welcome or receive someone or something warmly.

afición / interés

a hobby or interest that one enjoys or is passionate about.

atraer / captar el interés de

to attract or capture someone's interest or attention.

azotar / devastar

to whip or devastate something, often used in the context of natural disasters or severe actions.

culpar / hacer responsable

to blame or hold someone responsible for a fault or wrongdoing.

ejercer / practicar

to exercise or practice a skill or profession.

ensombrecido

to overshadow or darken something, often implying a loss of clarity or brightness.

impuesto

to impose or apply a charge, tax, or duty.

magisterio / enseñanza

the profession of teaching or education, often referring to the role of a teacher.

quehacer / trabajo

a chore or task, often in the home

rebatir / refutar

to argue against or challenge something, typically by offering counterarguments.

regañar / reprender

to scold, usually in a harsh or irritated manner, often used for correcting behavior.

relegado

something that has been downgraded, dismissed, or placed in a lower position

sobresalir / distinguirse

to stand out, to excel, or to be more noticeable than others.