Understanding Key English Vocabulary and Phrases
Commonly Used Words and Their Definitions
This guide provides a comprehensive list of commonly used English words and phrases, along with their definitions and synonyms. It’s a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their English language skills.
A
Average: Typical, normal (e.g., the average student, the average American). Synonym: medio, típico
Actual: Real. Synonym: real
Nowadays: At present, presently, currently. Synonym: actualmente, hoy en día
B
Because of: Due to, owing to. Synonym: debido a, a causa de
C
Compulsory: Obligatory. Synonym: obligatorio
Certainly: Of course. Synonym: por supuesto
Consciously: Intentionally. Synonym: deliberadamente, intencionadamente
D
Dramatically: Drastically. Synonym: dramáticamente, drásticamente
E
Eventually: Finally. Synonym: finalmente, al final
Exhausted: Very tired. Synonym: agotado
Essay: Composition. Synonym: redacción
Essential: Really important, fundamental. Synonym: esencial, fundamental
F
Fat: Overweight. Synonym: gordo, con sobrepeso
Famous: Popular, well-known. Synonym: famoso, popular, conocido
For instance: For example, such as, like. Synonym: por ejemplo
Finally: Eventually. Synonym: finalmente
G
Guy: Man. Synonym: tipo, individuo
H
Huge: Enormous, tremendous. Synonym: enorme
However: Nevertheless. Synonym: sin embargo, no obstante
I
Initially: At first. Synonym: al principio
In my view: From my point of view, as I see it. Synonym: En mi opinión, desde mi punto de vista
Incredible: Unbelievable, amazing, really surprising. Synonym: increíble, asombroso
K
To Keep Fit: To keep in shape, to keep in good physical condition. Synonym: mantenerse en forma
L
Large: Big. Synonym: grande
M
Main: The most important. Synonym: principal, el más importante
Mainly: Basically, primarily. Synonym: principalmente
Major: Very important. Synonym: muy importante
O
Obese: Really fat, very fat.
Opinion: View, point of view. Synonym: opinión, punto de vista
P
Particularly: Especially. Synonym: particularmente, especialmente, sobre todo
Providing (that): Provided (that), on condition that, as long as. Synonym: siempre que, a condición de que, sólo si
R
To Recommend: To suggest, to advise. Synonym: recomendar, aconsejar
S
Severe: Strong. Synonym: fuerte
T
Thin: Slim. Synonym: delgado, flaco
To Persuade: To convince. Synonym: persuadir, convencer
To Improve: To get better. Synonym: mejorar
To Figure Out: To understand. Synonym: comprender
To Confront: To face, to deal with. Synonym: afrontar (un problema, una crisis)
To Change: To transform. Synonym: cambiar, transformar
To Get To: To reach. Synonym: alcanzar
To Turn Into: To become. Synonym: convertirse, llegar a ser
To Continue: To go on, to carry on. Synonym: continuar
To Attempt: To try. Synonym: intentar
To Be Aware Of: To be conscious of. Synonym: ser consciente de
To Realize: To become aware of. Synonym: darse cuenta de
To Work Out: To do exercise. Synonym: hacer ejercicio
To Gain Weight: To put on weight. Synonym: ganar peso, engordar
U
Unhappy: Sad, depressed, low, to be blue. Synonym: triste, deprimido
Unless: If not. Synonym: a menos que, si no
W
We Haven’t Made Up Our Minds Yet: We haven’t decided yet. Synonym: aún no nos hemos decidido
Whether: If. Synonym: si
This resource provides a solid foundation for expanding your English vocabulary. Remember to practice using these words and phrases in context to solidify your understanding.