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Vocabulary List 101
Present Simple and Progressive Vocab Page
| Term | Definition | Spanish Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Hustle | Energetic activity; rush. | Ajetreo |
| Buzz | Sounds of activity and excitement. | Zumbido |
| Skyscrapers | Very tall buildings. | Rascacielos |
| Flurry | A small, brief burst of activity. | Ráfaga |
| Nightlife | Social activities or entertainment available at night in a town or city. | Vida nocturna |
| Neighborhoods | Distinct areas within a town or city. | Barrios |
| Leisure | Time free from work or duties. | Ocio |
| Dynamic | Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress. | Dinámico |
| Crowded | Full of people; packed. | Lleno de gente / Atestado |
| Commute | Travel to and from work. | Viaje (de ida y vuelta al trabajo) |
| Meticulously | With great attention to detail. | Meticulosamente |
| Pulses | Shows signs of activity or life. | Pulsos |
| Cutting-edge | The most advanced stage of development; highly innovative. | Vanguardia |
| Grab | Take quickly or hastily. | Agarrar |
| On the go | While moving or traveling; busy and active. | En movimiento / Activo |
| Bustling | Full of energetic and noisy activity. | Bullicioso |
| Bright lights | Intense or glaring lights, often used to describe lively urban areas. | Luces brillantes |
| Blend | A mixture of different things or styles. | Mezcla |
| Rhythm | A regular repeated pattern of movement or sound. | Ritmo |
| Brisk | A regular repeated pattern of movement or sound. | Brusco / Ágil / Vivo |
| Landmarks | Recognizable natural or man-made features. | Puntos de referencia |
| Expansive | Covering a wide area in terms of space or scope. | Expansivo |
| Pub | A place for drinking alcoholic beverages. | Pub |
| Pint | A measure of liquid capacity. | Pinta |
| Theatre performance | A live presentation of a play or show. | Representación teatral |
| Dining out | Eating a meal outside of one's home, typically in a restaurant. | Comer fuera |
| Diverse | Showing a great deal of variety; very different. | Diverso |
| Cultural diversity | The existence of a variety of cultural or ethnic groups within a society. | Diversidad cultural |
| Recipes | Sets of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the ingredients needed. | Recetas |
| Flavors | Distinctive tastes. | Sabores |
| Sidewalk café | A café with outdoor seating along a pedestrian path. | Café de acera |
| Value | To consider something important or beneficial. | Valorar |
| Surroundings | The area around a particular place. | Alrededores |
| Outdoors | In or into the open air; outside a building. | Al aire libre |
| Browsing | To look over or through something casually or in search of something of interest. | Navegando |
| Lengthy | Taking a long time; long. | Prolongado |
| Bistro | A small, casual restaurant. | Bistro |
| Romantic ambiance | An atmosphere that evokes feelings of love or charm. | Ambiente romántico |
| Crowded | Filled with many or too many people or things. | Lleno de gente |
| Campaign | A series of operations or activities aimed at achieving a particular goal, often in marketing or politics. | Campaña |
| Stroll | To walk in a leisurely way. | Pasear |
| Glistening | Shining with a sparkling light. | Reluciente |
| Opera House | A theatre designed for opera performances (used here as a general term without specifying the Sydney Opera House). | Ópera |
| Laid-back Blend - Mix together different elements. | Relaxed and easy-going. | Relajado |
| Vibe | A person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others. | Ambiente |
| Blend | Mix together different elements. | Mezclar |
| Work ethic | The principle that hard work is intrinsically virtuous or worthy of reward. | Ética laboral |
| Harbor | A place on the coast where ships may moor in shelter. | Puerto |
| Outdoor activities | Recreational activities done outside. | Actividades al aire libre |
| Surfing | The sport of riding on a wave on a surfboard. | Surf |
| Hiking | The activity of going for long walks, especially across country or in the woods. | Senderismo |
| Nightlife | Social activities or entertainment available at night in a town or city. | Vida nocturna |
| Stretches | To extend one's limbs or body to their full length in order to tighten the muscles. | Estiramientos |
| Neighborhood | The area or region around or near some place or thing. | Vecindario |
| Attentively | Paying close attention to something. | Atentamente |
| Jogging | Running at a steady, gentle pace. | Trotar |
| Recipe | A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the ingredients required. | Receta |
| Chopping | To cut something into pieces with repeated sharp blows of a knife | Picar |
| Stirring | To mix a substance or substances by moving an object such as a spoon in a circular pattern. | Remover |
| Setting the table | Preparing a table for a meal by arranging the dishes, cutlery, glasses, etc. | Poner la mesa |