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English B1 — Health & Lifestyle (for Spanish Speakers) Official

English B1 health and lifestyle vocabulary, for Spanish speakers: fitness, diet, sleep, stress, at the doctor’s, personal care, habits, and sport. 250 words with Spanish translations, example sentences, and grammar notes in Spanish.

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Lo que aprenderás
¿Cómo se dice “el tobillo” en inglés?
“el tobillo” se dice “ankle” en inglés. Por ejemplo: She fell and hurt her ankle while she was running. — Se cayó y se hizo daño en el tobillo mientras corría.
¿Cómo se dice “la muñeca” en inglés?
“la muñeca” se dice “wrist” en inglés. Por ejemplo: He has been wearing a support on his wrist since the accident. — Lleva una muñequera en la muñeca desde el accidente.
¿Cómo se dice “el codo” en inglés?
“el codo” se dice “elbow” en inglés. Por ejemplo: Don't put your elbows on the table while we are eating. — No pongas los codos en la mesa mientras comemos.
¿Cómo se dice “la rodilla” en inglés?
“la rodilla” se dice “knee” en inglés. Por ejemplo: You should bend your knees when you lift something heavy. — Deberías doblar las rodillas cuando levantas algo pesado.
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PalabraTraducciónEjemplo
ankleB1
The joint that connects your foot to your leg.
el tobillo She fell and hurt her ankle while she was running.
Se cayó y se hizo daño en el tobillo mientras corría.
wristB1
The joint between your hand and your arm.
la muñeca He has been wearing a support on his wrist since the accident.
Lleva una muñequera en la muñeca desde el accidente.
elbowB1
The joint in the middle of your arm where it bends.
el codo Don't put your elbows on the table while we are eating.
No pongas los codos en la mesa mientras comemos.
kneeB1
The joint in the middle of your leg where it bends.
la rodilla You should bend your knees when you lift something heavy.
Deberías doblar las rodillas cuando levantas algo pesado.
shoulderB1
The part of your body between your neck and the top of your arm.
el hombro My shoulders hurt because I have been carrying a heavy rucksack all day.
Me duelen los hombros porque he estado cargando una mochila pesada todo el día.
chestB1
The front part of your body between your neck and your waist.
el pecho If you feel a pain in your chest, you should see a doctor immediately.
Si sientes un dolor en el pecho, deberías ver a un médico inmediatamente.
throatB1
The inside part of your neck where food and air pass.
la garganta My throat hurts when I swallow, so I'm only drinking warm tea.
Me duele la garganta cuando trago, así que solo estoy bebiendo té caliente.
neckB1
The part of your body that joins your head to your shoulders.
el cuello I slept badly on the sofa and now my neck hurts.
Dormí mal en el sofá y ahora me duele el cuello.
skinB1
The outside layer that covers your whole body.
la piel Your skin gets dry if you don't drink enough water.
La piel se te seca si no bebes suficiente agua.
boneB1
One of the hard white parts inside your body that form the skeleton.
el hueso She broke a bone in her foot and couldn't walk for six weeks.
Se rompió un hueso del pie y no pudo andar durante seis semanas.
muscleB1
A part inside your body that you use to move.
el músculo My muscles are sore because I did too much exercise yesterday.
Tengo los músculos doloridos porque ayer hice demasiado ejercicio.
jointB1
A place where two bones meet, like the knee or elbow.
la articulación Cold weather makes my joints hurt.
El tiempo frío hace que me duelan las articulaciones.
heartB1
The organ in your chest that sends blood around your body.
el corazón Regular exercise is good for your heart.
El ejercicio regular es bueno para el corazón.
lungB1
One of the two organs in your chest that you use to breathe.
el pulmón Smoking damages your lungs and your heart.
Fumar daña los pulmones y el corazón.
brainB1
The organ inside your head that you use to think.
el cerebro Sleep helps your brain remember what you have learned.
Dormir ayuda al cerebro a recordar lo que has aprendido.
bloodB1
The red liquid that moves around inside your body.
la sangre The nurse took some blood to do a few tests.
La enfermera me sacó sangre para hacer unas pruebas.
waistB1
The middle part of your body, above your hips.
la cintura These trousers are too tight around my waist.
Estos pantalones me quedan demasiado apretados en la cintura.
hipB1
One of the two parts at the sides of your body where your legs join it.
la cadera My grandmother has had an operation on her hip.
A mi abuela la han operado de la cadera.
thighB1
The top part of your leg, above the knee.
el muslo Cycling makes the muscles in your thighs stronger.
Montar en bici fortalece los músculos de los muslos.
lipB1
One of the two soft red edges of your mouth.
el labio My lips get very dry in winter, so I use a special cream.
Se me secan mucho los labios en invierno, así que uso una crema especial.
tongueB1
The soft part inside your mouth that you use to taste and speak.
la lengua I burnt my tongue because the soup was too hot.
Me quemé la lengua porque la sopa estaba demasiado caliente.
nerveB1
A thin line in your body that carries feelings and messages to your brain.
el nervio The pain in my leg is caused by a nerve in my back.
El dolor de la pierna me lo causa un nervio de la espalda.
painB1
The feeling you have in your body when you are hurt or ill.
Sinónimos: ache
el dolor I have had a pain in my back for three days.
Llevo tres días con un dolor de espalda.
acheB1
A pain that continues for a long time but is not very strong.
Sinónimos: pain
el dolor (continuo) After the long walk, I had a dull ache in my legs.
Después de la larga caminata, tenía un dolor sordo en las piernas.
feverB1
When your body is hotter than normal because you are ill.
la fiebre The little girl has a high fever, so she is staying in bed today.
La niña tiene fiebre alta, así que hoy se queda en la cama.
medicineB1
Something you take when you are ill to get better.
la medicina You must take this medicine three times a day after meals.
Debes tomar esta medicina tres veces al día después de las comidas.
pillB1
A small round piece of medicine that you swallow.
Sinónimos: tablet
la pastilla She takes a pill for her blood pressure every morning.
Toma una pastilla para la tensión todas las mañanas.
tablet (medicine)B1
A small hard piece of medicine that you swallow.
Sinónimos: pill
el comprimido Take two tablets with water before you go to bed.
Toma dos comprimidos con agua antes de acostarte.
drugB1
A medicine, or an illegal substance that changes how you feel.
Sinónimos: medicine
el medicamento This new drug has been tested on thousands of patients.
Este nuevo medicamento se ha probado en miles de pacientes.
doseB1
The amount of medicine you should take at one time.
la dosis Don't take a bigger dose than the doctor recommended.
No tomes una dosis mayor que la que recomendó el médico.
bandageB1
A long piece of material that you put around an injured part.
la venda The nurse put a clean bandage on the wound.
La enfermera puso una venda limpia en la herida.
woundB1
A hurt place on your body, often where the skin is broken.
Sinónimos: injury, cut
la herida The wound is healing slowly, but it still hurts a bit.
La herida se está curando despacio, pero todavía duele un poco.
bruiseB1
A dark mark on your skin after something hits you.
el moratón I found a big bruise on my leg, but I don't remember hitting anything.
Me encontré un moratón grande en la pierna, pero no recuerdo haberme golpeado con nada.
scarB1
A mark that stays on your skin after a wound has healed.
la cicatriz He has a small scar on his chin from a childhood accident.
Tiene una pequeña cicatriz en la barbilla de un accidente de la infancia.
rashB1
A lot of small red spots on your skin.
el sarpullido The cream made the rash disappear in a few days.
La crema hizo desaparecer el sarpullido en unos días.
infectionB1
An illness in a part of your body caused by bacteria or a virus.
la infección The doctor gave me antibiotics to fight the infection.
El médico me dio antibióticos para combatir la infección.
virusB1
A very small living thing that can make you ill.
el virus The virus spreads quickly when people don't wash their hands.
El virus se propaga rápidamente cuando la gente no se lava las manos.
contagiousB1
Able to pass easily from one person to another.
contagioso Stay at home if you have the flu, because it is very contagious.
Quédate en casa si tienes gripe, porque es muy contagiosa.
diseaseB1
A serious illness, often with a name, like heart disease.
Sinónimos: illness
la enfermedad Heart disease is one of the most common health problems in Europe.
Las enfermedades del corazón son uno de los problemas de salud más comunes en Europa.
illnessB1
The state of being ill; a health problem.
Sinónimos: disease, sickness
la enfermedad She has missed a lot of classes this term because of illness.
Ha faltado a muchas clases este trimestre por enfermedad.
allergyB1
A medical problem where some food or thing makes you feel ill.
la alergia My brother has an allergy to nuts, so he reads every food label carefully.
Mi hermano tiene alergia a los frutos secos, así que lee todas las etiquetas de los alimentos con cuidado.
operationB1
When doctors cut your body open to repair something inside.
Sinónimos: surgery
la operación My father is going to have an operation on his knee next month.
A mi padre lo van a operar de la rodilla el mes que viene.
surgeryB1
Medical work where doctors cut the body to repair it.
Sinónimos: operation
la cirugía After the surgery, she had to stay in hospital for a week.
Después de la cirugía, tuvo que quedarse en el hospital una semana.
nurseB1
A person whose job is to care for ill people, usually in a hospital.
el enfermero, la enfermera The nurse checked my blood pressure and asked me a few questions.
La enfermera me tomó la tensión y me hizo unas preguntas.
surgeonB1
A doctor who operates on people.
el cirujano, la cirujana The surgeon explained the operation to us before we signed the papers.
El cirujano nos explicó la operación antes de que firmáramos los papeles.
dentistB1
A person whose job is to look after people's teeth.
el dentista, la dentista You should go to the dentist's at least twice a year.
Deberías ir al dentista al menos dos veces al año.
specialistB1
A doctor who knows a lot about one area of medicine.
el especialista, la especialista My doctor sent me to a specialist because the pain didn't go away.
Mi médico me mandó a un especialista porque el dolor no se iba.
clinicB1
A place where you can see a doctor, smaller than a hospital.
la clínica There is a small clinic in the village where a doctor comes twice a week.
En el pueblo hay una pequeña clínica a la que viene un médico dos veces por semana.
ambulanceB1
A special vehicle that takes ill or injured people to hospital.
la ambulancia Somebody called an ambulance when the old man fainted in the street.
Alguien llamó a una ambulancia cuando el anciano se desmayó en la calle.
emergencyB1
A serious and dangerous situation that needs quick action.
la emergencia In an emergency, you should call 999 in the UK.
En una emergencia, en el Reino Unido debes llamar al 999.
first aidB1
Simple help you give to an ill or injured person before a doctor comes.
los primeros auxilios Everybody at work has done a first aid course this year.
Este año todo el mundo en el trabajo ha hecho un curso de primeros auxilios.
injectionB1
When medicine is put into your body with a needle.
Sinónimos: jab
la inyección The nurse gave me an injection in my arm, and it didn't hurt at all.
La enfermera me puso una inyección en el brazo y no me dolió nada.
vaccineB1
A special medicine that stops you from getting a disease.
la vacuna The new vaccine has been given to millions of people around the world.
La nueva vacuna se ha administrado a millones de personas en todo el mundo.
X-rayB1
A special photo that shows the bones inside your body.
la radiografía The doctor looked at the X-ray and told me that nothing was broken.
El médico miró la radiografía y me dijo que no había nada roto.
blood pressureB1
The force of the blood moving around your body.
la tensión arterial High blood pressure can be caused by stress and a bad diet.
La tensión alta puede estar causada por el estrés y una mala dieta.
pulseB1
The regular beat of your heart that you can feel in your wrist.
el pulso The nurse held my wrist to take my pulse.
La enfermera me sujetó la muñeca para tomarme el pulso.
check-upB1
A general examination by a doctor to see if you are healthy.
la revisión médica I go to the doctor for a check-up once a year, even when I feel fine.
Voy al médico a hacerme una revisión una vez al año, incluso cuando me encuentro bien.
painkillerB1
A medicine that stops or reduces pain.
el analgésico Take a painkiller if the pain gets worse during the night.
Tómate un analgésico si el dolor empeora durante la noche.
side effectB1
An extra, usually bad, effect that a medicine has on you.
el efecto secundario This medicine is safe, but it has some side effects, such as feeling sleepy.
Esta medicina es segura, pero tiene algunos efectos secundarios, como dar sueño.
waiting roomB1
A room where people wait before seeing a doctor or dentist.
la sala de espera We sat in the waiting room for almost an hour before they called my name.
Estuvimos sentados en la sala de espera casi una hora antes de que dijeran mi nombre.
wheelchairB1
A chair with wheels for people who cannot walk.
la silla de ruedas The hospital gave my grandfather a wheelchair so that he could move around.
El hospital le dio a mi abuelo una silla de ruedas para que pudiera moverse.
toothacheB1
A pain in one of your teeth.
el dolor de muelas I couldn't sleep last night because I had terrible toothache.
Anoche no pude dormir porque tenía un dolor de muelas terrible.
symptomB1
A sign in your body that shows you may be ill.
el síntoma The doctor asked me to describe my symptoms before examining me.
El médico me pidió que describiera los síntomas antes de examinarme.
to examineB1
To look at something carefully, for example a patient's body.
Sinónimos: check
examinar, reconocer The doctor examined my back but couldn't find anything wrong.
El médico me examinó la espalda pero no encontró nada raro.
examinationB1
A careful check of your body done by a doctor.
Sinónimos: check-up
el reconocimiento médico She had a full medical examination before starting her new job.
Le hicieron un reconocimiento médico completo antes de empezar su nuevo trabajo.
diagnosisB1
The name a doctor gives to your illness after examining you.
el diagnóstico After several tests, the diagnosis was better than we expected.
Después de varias pruebas, el diagnóstico fue mejor de lo que esperábamos.
to diagnoseB1
To say what illness a person has.
diagnosticar He was diagnosed with asthma when he was seven.
Le diagnosticaron asma cuando tenía siete años.
to suffer fromB1
To have an illness or health problem, especially for a long time.
padecer, sufrir de My aunt suffers from back pain, so she does special exercises.
Mi tía padece dolor de espalda, así que hace ejercicios especiales.
to faintB1
To suddenly fall because you stop being conscious for a short time.
Sinónimos: pass out
desmayarse She fainted because she had not eaten anything all day.
Se desmayó porque no había comido nada en todo el día.
dizzyB1
Feeling that everything is turning around you.
mareado If you feel dizzy, sit down and drink some water.
Si te sientes mareado, siéntate y bebe un poco de agua.
paleB1
Having skin that is lighter than usual, often because of illness.
pálido You look pale; you should sit down and drink some water.
Estás pálido; deberías sentarte y beber un poco de agua.
to bleedB1
To lose blood from your body.
sangrar The cut on his hand was bleeding a lot, so we called a doctor.
El corte de la mano le sangraba mucho, así que llamamos a un médico.
to cureB1
To make an ill person healthy again.
Sinónimos: heal
curar This illness can be cured if it is found early.
Esta enfermedad se puede curar si se detecta pronto.
cureB1
Something, usually a medicine, that ends an illness.
la cura, el remedio Scientists have not found a cure for the common cold yet.
Los científicos todavía no han encontrado una cura para el resfriado común.
to healB1
To become healthy again, especially skin, wounds or bones.
curarse, cicatrizar The wound healed slowly, and now there is only a small scar.
La herida cicatrizó despacio y ahora solo queda una pequeña cicatriz.
to treatB1
To give medical care to an ill person.
tratar (una enfermedad) The doctors treated her with a new drug, and she got better quickly.
Los médicos la trataron con un medicamento nuevo y mejoró rápidamente.
antibioticB1
A medicine that kills bacteria.
el antibiótico Antibiotics don't work against viruses, only against bacteria.
Los antibióticos no funcionan contra los virus, solo contra las bacterias.
pharmacyB1
A shop where you can buy medicines.
Sinónimos: chemist's
la farmacia You can buy these tablets at any pharmacy without a prescription.
Puedes comprar estos comprimidos en cualquier farmacia sin receta.
to sprainB1
To hurt a joint like your ankle by turning it suddenly.
Sinónimos: twist
torcerse (una articulación) I sprained my ankle playing basketball last weekend.
Me torcí el tobillo jugando al baloncesto el fin de semana pasado.
to twistB1
To injure a part of your body by turning it in a bad way.
Sinónimos: sprain
torcerse, girar She twisted her knee when she was dancing and had to stop.
Se torció la rodilla cuando estaba bailando y tuvo que parar.
to injureB1
To hurt yourself or someone else, for example in an accident or sport.
Sinónimos: to hurt
lesionarse, hacerse daño He injured his back while he was lifting heavy weights at the gym.
Se lesionó la espalda mientras levantaba pesas pesadas en el gimnasio.
unconsciousB1
Not awake and not able to see, hear or feel, often after an accident.
inconsciente He was unconscious for two minutes after he hit his head.
Estuvo inconsciente durante dos minutos después de golpearse la cabeza.
to vomitB1neutral/formal
To bring food back up from your stomach through your mouth.
Sinónimos: throw up, be sick
vomitar The little boy vomited twice during the night, so we took him to hospital.
El niño vomitó dos veces durante la noche, así que lo llevamos al hospital.
heart attackB1
A serious medical problem when the heart suddenly stops working properly.
el infarto My uncle had a heart attack last year, but he is much better now.
Mi tío tuvo un infarto el año pasado, pero ahora está mucho mejor.
GPB1British English
A family doctor who treats general health problems, especially in the UK.
el médico de cabecera If the pain continues, make an appointment with your GP.
Si el dolor continúa, pide cita con tu médico de cabecera.
blood testB1
A medical check where doctors take and study a little of your blood.
el análisis de sangre The results of the blood test showed that everything was normal.
Los resultados del análisis de sangre mostraron que todo estaba normal.
scanB1
A medical test that makes a picture of the inside of your body.
el escáner, la ecografía The hospital did a scan to check that the baby was growing well.
En el hospital le hicieron una ecografía para comprobar que el bebé estaba creciendo bien.
to get overB1
To become well again after an illness or a bad experience.
recuperarse de It took my grandmother a month to get over the infection.
Mi abuela tardó un mes en recuperarse de la infección.
to come down withB1informal
To start to feel ill with an illness that is not serious.
pillar, ponerse enfermo de I think I'm coming down with something because I feel cold and tired.
Creo que estoy pillando algo porque tengo frío y estoy cansado.
liverB1
The large organ in your body that cleans your blood.
el hígado Drinking too much alcohol is bad for your liver.
Beber demasiado alcohol es malo para el hígado.
kidneyB1
One of the two organs that clean liquid waste from your body.
el riñón People have two kidneys, but it is possible to live with only one.
Las personas tienen dos riñones, pero es posible vivir con solo uno.
eyesightB1
The ability to see.
Sinónimos: sight, vision
la vista Her eyesight got worse, so she needed stronger glasses.
Se le empeoró la vista, así que necesitaba unas gafas con más graduación.
hearingB1
The ability to hear sounds.
el oído (sentido) His hearing isn't as good as it used to be.
Ya no oye tan bien como antes.
deafB1
Not able to hear anything or not able to hear well.
sordo My grandfather is a bit deaf, so you have to speak slowly and clearly.
Mi abuelo está un poco sordo, así que tienes que hablar despacio y con claridad.
blindB1
Not able to see.
ciego She has been blind since birth, but she travels everywhere alone.
Es ciega de nacimiento, pero viaja sola a todas partes.
stomach acheB1
A pain in your stomach.
el dolor de tripa I had stomach ache after eating all that chocolate.
Me dolía la tripa después de comerme todo ese chocolate.
gymB1
A place with machines where people do exercise.
el gimnasio She goes to the gym three times a week before work.
Va al gimnasio tres veces por semana antes del trabajo.
personal trainerB1
A person you pay to help you do exercise correctly.
el entrenador personal His personal trainer designs a different plan for him every month.
Su entrenador personal le diseña un plan diferente cada mes.
instructorB1
A person who teaches a sport or physical activity.
Sinónimos: trainer
el monitor / la monitora The gym instructor showed me how to use the machines.
El monitor del gimnasio me enseñó a usar las máquinas.
warm-upB1
Gentle exercises you do to prepare your body before sport.
el calentamiento The warm-up before the match lasted fifteen minutes.
El calentamiento antes del partido duró quince minutos.
to warm upB1
To do gentle exercises to prepare your body for sport.
calentar (antes del ejercicio) Always warm up before you start running, or you may hurt yourself.
Calienta siempre antes de empezar a correr, o puedes hacerte daño.
to cool downB1
To do gentle exercises to relax your body after training.
volver a la calma (tras el ejercicio) Always cool down for five minutes after you finish exercising.
Vuelve siempre a la calma durante cinco minutos después de terminar de hacer ejercicio.
to stretchB1
To make your arms, legs or body as long and straight as possible.
estirar Remember to stretch for a few minutes after doing exercise.
Acuérdate de estirar unos minutos después de hacer ejercicio.
to bendB1
To move a part of your body so it is not straight.
doblar, flexionar Bend your knees slowly before you pick up anything heavy.
Dobla las rodillas despacio antes de levantar algo pesado.
weightsB1
Heavy objects that you lift to make your muscles stronger.
las pesas She lifts weights twice a week to make her arms stronger.
Levanta pesas dos veces por semana para fortalecer los brazos.
muscularB1
Having big, strong muscles.
musculoso He has become quite muscular since he started training with weights.
Se ha puesto bastante musculoso desde que empezó a entrenar con pesas.
to liftB1
To take something and move it up.
Sinónimos: raise
levantar Bend your knees when you lift heavy boxes.
Dobla las rodillas cuando levantes cajas pesadas.
to strengthenB1
To make something stronger, especially your muscles or body.
fortalecer Swimming strengthens your shoulders and your back.
Nadar fortalece los hombros y la espalda.
joggingB1
Running slowly for exercise.
el footing She goes jogging in the park every morning before breakfast.
Sale a hacer footing por el parque todas las mañanas antes de desayunar.
to jogB1
To run slowly and steadily as a form of exercise.
Sinónimos: to run
hacer footing She jogs in the park every morning before work.
Hace footing en el parque todas las mañanas antes de trabajar.
to trainB1
To practise a sport regularly to get better at it.
entrenar The team trains twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
El equipo entrena dos veces por semana, los martes y los jueves.
fitnessB1
The condition of being healthy and strong in your body.
la forma física Her fitness has improved a lot since she started swimming.
Su forma física ha mejorado mucho desde que empezó a nadar.
staminaB1
The energy to continue doing exercise for a long time.
la resistencia física You need a lot of stamina to run a marathon.
Se necesita mucha resistencia para correr un maratón.
intenseB1
Involving a lot of effort or energy; very strong.
intenso The training session was so intense that my legs hurt for two days.
La sesión de entrenamiento fue tan intensa que me dolieron las piernas durante dos días.
sweatB1
The liquid that comes out of your skin when you are hot.
el sudor His shirt was wet with sweat at the end of the match.
Al final del partido tenía la camiseta empapada de sudor.
to sweatB1
To lose liquid through your skin when you are hot or nervous.
sudar I always sweat a lot when I do exercise in summer.
Siempre sudo mucho cuando hago ejercicio en verano.
to breatheB1
To take air into your body and let it out.
respirar Breathe deeply and try to relax before the race.
Respira hondo e intenta relajarte antes de la carrera.
breathB1
The air that goes into and out of your body.
la respiración, el aliento Take a deep breath and hold it for five seconds.
Coge aire hondo y aguántalo cinco segundos.
out of breathB1
Breathing fast and with difficulty, for example after running.
sin aliento I was completely out of breath after climbing the stairs.
Me quedé completamente sin aliento después de subir las escaleras.
paceB1
The speed at which you walk or run.
el ritmo Start the race at a slow pace, or you will get tired too early.
Empieza la carrera a un ritmo lento, o te cansarás demasiado pronto.
to jumpB1
To push your body up into the air with your legs.
saltar You have to jump as high as you can to reach the ball.
Tienes que saltar lo más alto que puedas para llegar al balón.
to keep fitB1
To stay healthy and strong by doing exercise.
mantenerse en forma Walking to work every day helps me keep fit.
Ir andando al trabajo todos los días me ayuda a mantenerme en forma.
stiffB1
When your muscles hurt and are difficult to move.
agarrotado, con agujetas My legs were really stiff the day after the long run.
Al día siguiente de la carrera larga tenía las piernas muy agarrotadas.
soreB1
Painful, especially after exercise, illness or injury.
Sinónimos: painful
dolorido My legs were really sore the day after my first gym class.
Tenía las piernas muy doloridas al día siguiente de mi primera clase de gimnasio.
energeticB1
Full of energy and very active.
Sinónimos: active, lively
enérgico, con mucha energía My dog is so energetic that he needs two long walks a day.
Mi perro tiene tanta energía que necesita dos paseos largos al día.
athleteB1
A person who is good at sport and does it seriously.
el atleta, la atleta The athletes have to follow a very strict diet during the season.
Los atletas tienen que seguir una dieta muy estricta durante la temporada.
sportyB1informal
Liking sport and doing a lot of physical activity.
deportista My cousin is really sporty, so she spends every weekend outdoors.
Mi prima es muy deportista, así que pasa todos los fines de semana al aire libre.
yogaB1
Exercises for your body and mind that come from India.
el yoga I do yoga every evening to relax my body and my mind.
Hago yoga todas las tardes para relajar el cuerpo y la mente.
martial artsB1
Fighting sports like judo or karate.
las artes marciales He started doing martial arts to feel more confident.
Empezó a hacer artes marciales para sentirse más seguro de sí mismo.
to competeB1
To take part in a competition and try to win.
competir More than a hundred runners competed in the race last Sunday.
Más de cien corredores compitieron en la carrera el domingo pasado.
to take partB1
To do an activity, competition or event together with other people.
Sinónimos: participate
participar Anyone can take part in the race if they register before Friday.
Cualquiera puede participar en la carrera si se inscribe antes del viernes.
to scoreB1
To win a point or goal in a game or sport.
marcar (un gol, un punto) Our team scored two goals in the last ten minutes.
Nuestro equipo marcó dos goles en los últimos diez minutos.
to kickB1
To hit something or someone with your foot.
dar una patada, chutar He kicked the ball so hard that it went over the fence.
Chutó el balón tan fuerte que pasó por encima de la valla.
to defeatB1
To win against a person or team in a game or competition.
Sinónimos: to beat
derrotar, vencer They defeated the champions in the final match of the tournament.
Derrotaron a los campeones en el partido final del torneo.
tournamentB1
A competition with many players or teams and several games until one winner.
el torneo Our team won the local tennis tournament last summer.
Nuestro equipo ganó el torneo local de tenis el verano pasado.
medalB1
A round piece of metal you get for winning a competition.
la medalla She won a gold medal in the swimming championship.
Ganó una medalla de oro en el campeonato de natación.
refereeB1
The person who controls a game and applies the rules.
el árbitro, la árbitra The referee stopped the game because some players were arguing.
El árbitro paró el partido porque algunos jugadores estaban discutiendo.
opponentB1
The person or team that plays against you.
Sinónimos: rival
el adversario, el rival Our opponents were stronger than us, but we played better.
Nuestros rivales eran más fuertes que nosotros, pero jugamos mejor.
courtB1
An area where you play sports like tennis or basketball.
la pista, la cancha The tennis courts are free if you book them in the morning.
Las pistas de tenis son gratis si las reservas por la mañana.
dietB1
The food you usually eat, or a special eating plan.
la dieta The doctor put him on a special diet without salt or sugar.
El médico lo puso a una dieta especial sin sal ni azúcar.
balancedB1
Including the right amounts of different types of food.
equilibrado A balanced diet includes fruit, vegetables, protein and some fat.
Una dieta equilibrada incluye fruta, verdura, proteínas y algo de grasa.
nutritionB1
Getting the right food for good health.
la nutrición Good nutrition is especially important for children and old people.
Una buena nutrición es especialmente importante para los niños y las personas mayores.
nutrientB1
A substance in food that your body needs to stay healthy.
el nutriente Vegetables lose some of their nutrients when you boil them for a long time.
Las verduras pierden parte de sus nutrientes cuando las hierves mucho tiempo.
nutritiousB1
Containing substances that your body needs to stay healthy.
Sinónimos: healthy
nutritivo A nutritious breakfast gives you energy for the whole morning.
Un desayuno nutritivo te da energía para toda la mañana.
proteinB1
A substance in meat, eggs or beans that your body needs to grow.
la proteína Eggs and fish are excellent sources of protein.
Los huevos y el pescado son fuentes excelentes de proteínas.
carbohydrateB1
A substance in bread, rice or pasta that gives your body energy.
el hidrato de carbono Runners often eat carbohydrates, such as pasta, the night before a race.
Los corredores suelen comer hidratos de carbono, como pasta, la noche antes de una carrera.
fatB1
The oily substance in foods like butter, cheese or meat.
la grasa Try to eat less fat and more vegetables.
Intenta comer menos grasa y más verdura.
fibreB1
The part of plants in food that helps your stomach work well.
la fibra Brown bread contains more fibre than white bread.
El pan integral contiene más fibra que el pan blanco.
vitaminB1
A natural substance in food that your body needs to be healthy.
la vitamina Oranges are full of vitamin C, which is good for your skin.
Las naranjas están llenas de vitamina C, que es buena para la piel.
calorieB1
A unit that measures how much energy food gives you.
la caloría This cake has more than five hundred calories per piece.
Esta tarta tiene más de quinientas calorías por porción.
portionB1
The amount of food served to one person.
Sinónimos: serving
la ración The portions in that restaurant are enormous, so we usually share one.
Las raciones de ese restaurante son enormes, así que normalmente compartimos una.
fillingB1
Making your stomach feel full quickly.
saciante, que llena Porridge is cheap and very filling, so it is a perfect breakfast.
Las gachas de avena son baratas y sacian mucho, así que son un desayuno perfecto.
snackB1
A small amount of food you eat between meals.
el tentempié I always have a healthy snack, like fruit or nuts, in the middle of the morning.
A media mañana siempre tomo un tentempié saludable, como fruta o frutos secos.
to snackB1
To eat small amounts of food between your main meals.
picar entre horas I try not to snack between meals during the week.
Intento no picar entre horas durante la semana.
junk foodB1informal
Food that is quick to eat but bad for your health.
la comida basura If you stop eating junk food, you will feel better in a few weeks.
Si dejas de comer comida basura, te sentirás mejor en unas semanas.
processedB1
Changed in a factory and not natural any more.
procesado Processed food usually contains a lot of salt and sugar.
La comida procesada suele contener mucha sal y mucho azúcar.
homemadeB1
Made at home, not bought from a shop.
casero My mother's homemade soup is much healthier than tinned soup.
La sopa casera de mi madre es mucho más sana que la sopa de lata.
organicB1
Grown naturally, without artificial chemicals.
ecológico, bio Organic vegetables are more expensive, but many people prefer them.
Las verduras ecológicas son más caras, pero mucha gente las prefiere.
rawB1
Not cooked.
crudo Eating raw vegetables gives you more vitamins than boiling them.
Comer verduras crudas aporta más vitaminas que hervirlas.
vegetarianB1
A person who does not eat meat or fish.
el vegetariano, la vegetariana My sister has been a vegetarian since she was fifteen.
Mi hermana es vegetariana desde los quince años.
veganB1
A person who does not eat meat, fish, eggs or milk products.
el vegano, la vegana There are two vegan restaurants in my neighbourhood now.
Ahora hay dos restaurantes veganos en mi barrio.
dairyB1
Made from milk, like cheese, butter or yoghurt.
lácteo Some people feel bad after eating dairy products like cheese or yoghurt.
Algunas personas se sienten mal después de comer productos lácteos como el queso o el yogur.
wholemealB1British English
Made using all of the grain, including the outside part.
integral I have changed to wholemeal bread because it has more fibre.
Me he pasado al pan integral porque tiene más fibra.
low-fatB1
Containing very little fat.
bajo en grasa She only buys low-fat yoghurt, but it has quite a lot of sugar.
Solo compra yogur bajo en grasa, pero tiene bastante azúcar.
sugaryB1
Containing a lot of sugar.
azucarado, con mucho azúcar Sugary drinks are one of the main causes of health problems in children.
Las bebidas azucaradas son una de las principales causas de problemas de salud en los niños.
fattyB1
Containing a lot of fat.
graso Doctors recommend avoiding fatty food if you have heart problems.
Los médicos recomiendan evitar la comida grasa si tienes problemas de corazón.
appetiteB1
The feeling of wanting to eat.
el apetito When I'm ill, I lose my appetite and eat almost nothing.
Cuando estoy enfermo, pierdo el apetito y no como casi nada.
to overeatB1
To eat more food than your body needs.
comer en exceso Many people overeat when they feel stressed or bored.
Mucha gente come en exceso cuando se siente estresada o aburrida.
to chewB1
To break food into small pieces with your teeth.
masticar Chew your food slowly; it is better for your digestion.
Mastica la comida despacio; es mejor para la digestión.
to swallowB1
To make food or drink go down your throat.
tragar The tablet was so big that it was difficult to swallow.
El comprimido era tan grande que era difícil de tragar.
to digestB1
To change food in your stomach into things your body can use.
digerir Some people find it hard to digest milk.
A algunas personas les cuesta digerir la leche.
to grillB1
To cook food under or over direct heat, without much oil.
hacer a la parrilla I usually grill the chicken instead of frying it in oil.
Normalmente hago el pollo a la parrilla en vez de freírlo en aceite.
flavourB1
The taste of food or drink.
Sinónimos: taste
el sabor This yoghurt comes in three flavours: strawberry, lemon and natural.
Este yogur viene en tres sabores: fresa, limón y natural.
labelB1
A piece of paper on a product with information about it.
la etiqueta Read the label carefully to check how much sugar the product contains.
Lee la etiqueta con atención para comprobar cuánto azúcar contiene el producto.
to containB1
To have something inside.
contener This snack contains nuts, so it isn't safe for people with allergies.
Este tentempié contiene frutos secos, así que no es seguro para las personas con alergias.
weightB1
How heavy a person or thing is.
el peso The doctor said that my weight was normal for my height.
El médico dijo que mi peso era normal para mi estatura.
to weighB1
To measure how heavy someone or something is.
pesar(se) I weigh myself once a week, always at the same time.
Me peso una vez a la semana, siempre a la misma hora.
to put on weightB1
To become heavier and fatter.
Sinónimos: gain weight
engordar He has put on weight since he stopped playing football.
Ha engordado desde que dejó de jugar al fútbol.
to lose weightB1
To become thinner and less heavy.
adelgazar, perder peso She lost five kilos by walking an hour every day.
Perdió cinco kilos andando una hora todos los días.
insomniaB1
The problem of not being able to sleep.
el insomnio He has suffered from insomnia since he started his stressful new job.
Sufre de insomnio desde que empezó su nuevo trabajo tan estresante.
napB1
A short sleep, usually during the day.
la siesta My grandfather always has a short nap after lunch.
Mi abuelo siempre se echa una siesta corta después de comer.
to yawnB1
To open your mouth wide because you are tired or bored.
bostezar She couldn't stop yawning during the meeting.
No podía parar de bostezar durante la reunión.
to snoreB1
To make a loud noise through your nose while you sleep.
roncar My husband snores so loudly that I sometimes sleep in another room.
Mi marido ronca tan fuerte que a veces duermo en otra habitación.
to doze offB1informal
To fall asleep without planning to, especially during the day.
Sinónimos: to fall asleep
quedarse dormido, dar una cabezada My grandfather always dozes off in front of the television after lunch.
Mi abuelo siempre se queda dormido delante de la televisión después de comer.
nightmareB1
A frightening dream.
la pesadilla The child woke up crying because he had had a nightmare.
El niño se despertó llorando porque había tenido una pesadilla.
to dreamB1
To see images and stories in your mind while you sleep.
soñar I dreamt about flying over the sea last night.
Anoche soñé que volaba sobre el mar.
to napB1
To sleep for a short time during the day.
echarse la siesta I usually nap for twenty minutes after lunch.
Normalmente me echo una siesta de veinte minutos después de comer.
heartbeatB1
The movement or sound of your heart pumping blood.
el latido del corazón Exercise makes your heartbeat faster.
El ejercicio acelera los latidos del corazón.
bedtimeB1
The time when you usually go to bed.
la hora de acostarse Looking at your phone at bedtime makes it harder to fall asleep.
Mirar el móvil a la hora de acostarse hace más difícil quedarse dormido.
awakeB1
Not sleeping.
despierto I was still awake at three o'clock because of the noise.
A las tres todavía estaba despierto por el ruido.
asleepB1
Sleeping.
dormido Don't make noise: the children are asleep.
No hagas ruido: los niños están dormidos.
sleepyB1
Tired and ready to sleep.
somnoliento, con sueño I always feel sleepy after a big meal.
Siempre me entra sueño después de una comida abundante.
refreshedB1
Feeling full of energy again after rest or sleep.
descansado, renovado After eight hours of sleep I woke up feeling completely refreshed.
Después de ocho horas de sueño me desperté sintiéndome completamente renovado.
to lie downB1
To put your body flat, for example on a bed.
tumbarse Lie down for a while if you feel dizzy.
Túmbate un rato si te sientes mareado.
lie-inB1informal, British English
A morning when you stay in bed longer than usual.
quedarse en la cama hasta tarde On Sundays we usually have a lie-in and a late breakfast.
Los domingos normalmente nos quedamos en la cama hasta tarde y desayunamos tarde.
to stay upB1
To go to bed later than usual.
quedarse levantado The students stayed up until two in the morning studying for the exam.
Los estudiantes se quedaron levantados hasta las dos de la madrugada estudiando para el examen.
restlessB1
Not able to relax or stay still.
inquieto, agitado The patient had a restless night and slept only a few hours.
El paciente pasó una noche agitada y durmió solo unas horas.
stressB1
The worried feeling you have when you have too many problems.
el estrés Stress at work can cause sleep problems and headaches.
El estrés en el trabajo puede causar problemas de sueño y dolores de cabeza.
stressedB1
Feeling worried and nervous because of problems.
estresado She feels stressed because she has too much to do and no free time.
Se siente estresada porque tiene demasiado que hacer y nada de tiempo libre.
tenseB1
Not relaxed; with tight muscles because of stress or worry.
tenso My shoulders feel tense when I spend too many hours at the computer.
Noto los hombros tensos cuando paso demasiadas horas delante del ordenador.
stressfulB1
Causing stress and worry.
estresante Moving house is one of the most stressful experiences in life.
Mudarse de casa es una de las experiencias más estresantes de la vida.
anxietyB1
A strong feeling of worry or fear.
la ansiedad Breathing slowly can help you control anxiety before an exam.
Respirar despacio puede ayudarte a controlar la ansiedad antes de un examen.
to worryB1
To keep thinking about problems or bad things that could happen.
preocuparse Try not to worry about things that you cannot change.
Intenta no preocuparte por las cosas que no puedes cambiar.
depressionB1
An illness that makes you feel very sad for a long time.
la depresión After losing his job, he suffered from depression for months.
Después de perder el trabajo, sufrió una depresión durante meses.
depressedB1
Very sad for a long time.
deprimido She felt depressed during the long, dark winter.
Se sentía deprimida durante el largo y oscuro invierno.
moodB1
The way you feel at a particular time.
el estado de ánimo, el humor Doing exercise in the morning puts me in a good mood for the whole day.
Hacer ejercicio por la mañana me pone de buen humor para todo el día.
moodyB1
Often changing quickly from a good mood to a bad mood.
de humor cambiante My teenage brother gets very moody when he doesn't sleep enough.
Mi hermano adolescente se pone de muy mal humor cuando no duerme lo suficiente.
mentalB1
Connected with the mind.
mental Mental health is as important as physical health.
La salud mental es tan importante como la salud física.
meditationB1
The practice of making your mind calm and quiet.
la meditación Ten minutes of meditation a day can reduce stress.
Diez minutos de meditación al día pueden reducir el estrés.
to meditateB1
To sit quietly and make your mind calm.
meditar She meditates for a few minutes every morning before work.
Medita unos minutos cada mañana antes de trabajar.
mindfulnessB1
Paying calm attention to the present moment.
la atención plena, el mindfulness Our teacher uses mindfulness exercises to help us concentrate.
Nuestro profesor usa ejercicios de mindfulness para ayudarnos a concentrarnos.
to calm downB1
To become quiet and relaxed after being angry or nervous.
calmarse, tranquilizarse Try to calm down before you answer that message.
Intenta calmarte antes de responder a ese mensaje.
calmB1
Quiet, relaxed and not nervous.
Sinónimos: relaxed, quiet
tranquilo, sereno She always stays calm in difficult situations.
Siempre mantiene la calma en situaciones difíciles.
postureB1
The way you hold your body when you sit or stand.
la postura Good posture prevents back pain when you work at a desk.
Una buena postura evita el dolor de espalda cuando trabajas en un escritorio.
therapyB1
Treatment for a problem of the mind, usually by talking.
la terapia Therapy helped her understand and control her fears.
La terapia la ayudó a entender y controlar sus miedos.
therapistB1
A person trained to help people with problems of the mind or body.
el terapeuta, la terapeuta His therapist taught him some simple breathing exercises.
Su terapeuta le enseñó unos ejercicios sencillos de respiración.
to cheer upB1
To make somebody feel happier, or to become happier.
animar, animarse We bought her some flowers to cheer her up.
Le compramos unas flores para animarla.
to relaxB1
To rest and become calm.
relajarse You need to relax more; you can't work every weekend.
Necesitas relajarte más; no puedes trabajar todos los fines de semana.
to unwindB1informal
To relax after a period of work or stress.
Sinónimos: to relax
desconectar, relajarse I listen to quiet music in the evening to unwind after work.
Por la noche escucho música tranquila para desconectar después del trabajo.
relaxingB1
Making you feel calm and rested.
relajante We spent a relaxing afternoon reading by the pool.
Pasamos una tarde relajante leyendo junto a la piscina.
laughterB1
The sound you make when you laugh.
la risa Laughter is one of the best medicines against stress.
La risa es una de las mejores medicinas contra el estrés.
hygieneB1
Keeping yourself and things around you clean to stay healthy.
la higiene Good hygiene, like washing your hands, prevents many illnesses.
Una buena higiene, como lavarse las manos, previene muchas enfermedades.
deodorantB1
A product you put under your arms to smell nice.
el desodorante I always put on deodorant after having a shower.
Siempre me pongo desodorante después de ducharme.
razorB1
A tool with a thin blade used for shaving.
la cuchilla de afeitar Be careful with that razor; it is very sharp.
Ten cuidado con esa cuchilla; está muy afilada.
to shaveB1
To cut hair from your face or body with a razor.
afeitarse My father shaves every morning before going to work.
Mi padre se afeita todas las mañanas antes de ir a trabajar.
suncreamB1
A cream that protects your skin from the sun.
Sinónimos: sunscreen
la crema solar Put on suncream every two hours when you are at the beach.
Ponte crema solar cada dos horas cuando estés en la playa.
moisturiserB1
A cream that stops your skin from getting dry.
la crema hidratante She uses a moisturiser every night because her skin gets dry.
Usa una crema hidratante todas las noches porque se le seca la piel.
tissueB1
A soft paper you use to clean your nose.
el pañuelo de papel Could you give me a tissue, please? My nose is running.
¿Me das un pañuelo, por favor? Me gotea la nariz.
nailB1
The hard part at the end of your fingers and toes.
la uña She bites her nails when she is nervous, which is a difficult habit to break.
Se muerde las uñas cuando está nerviosa, lo cual es un hábito difícil de dejar.
dental flossB1
A thin string used to clean between your teeth.
el hilo dental The dentist told me to use dental floss every day, not just my toothbrush.
El dentista me dijo que usara hilo dental todos los días, no solo el cepillo.
to brushB1
To clean or make something tidy using a brush.
cepillar, cepillarse You should brush your teeth for two minutes, twice a day.
Deberías cepillarte los dientes durante dos minutos, dos veces al día.
habitB1
Something you do often, almost without thinking.
el hábito, la costumbre Eating fruit for dessert is a healthy habit that is easy to keep.
Comer fruta de postre es un hábito saludable y fácil de mantener.
routineB1
The things you always do in the same order or at the same times.
la rutina A regular sleep routine helps you rest better at night.
Una rutina de sueño regular te ayuda a descansar mejor por la noche.
dailyB1
Happening or done every day.
Sinónimos: every day
diario, a diario She walks to work daily and takes the stairs instead of the lift.
Va andando al trabajo a diario y sube por las escaleras en vez de coger el ascensor.
to cut downB1
To do or use less of something, like sugar or coffee.
reducir (el consumo) My doctor told me to cut down on coffee.
Mi médico me dijo que redujera el café.
addictionB1
The problem of not being able to stop taking or doing something.
la adicción Sugar addiction is more common than most people think.
La adicción al azúcar es más común de lo que la mayoría de la gente cree.
addictedB1
Not able to stop taking or doing something.
adicto Many teenagers are addicted to their phones and sleep badly because of it.
Muchos adolescentes son adictos al móvil y duermen mal por eso.
alcoholB1
Drinks like wine and beer that can change how you feel.
el alcohol The doctor advised him to drink less alcohol and more water.
El médico le aconsejó beber menos alcohol y más agua.
tobaccoB1
The plant that cigarettes are made from.
el tabaco Tobacco is responsible for thousands of deaths every year.
El tabaco es responsable de miles de muertes cada año.
caffeineB1
The substance in coffee and tea that keeps you awake.
la cafeína Avoid caffeine in the evening if you want to sleep well.
Evita la cafeína por la tarde-noche si quieres dormir bien.
smokerB1
A person who smokes cigarettes.
el fumador, la fumadora Smokers have a much higher risk of lung problems.
Los fumadores tienen un riesgo mucho mayor de problemas pulmonares.
lifestyleB1
The way a person lives, including habits, food and free time.
el estilo de vida Moving to the countryside completely changed our lifestyle.
Mudarnos al campo cambió por completo nuestro estilo de vida.
healthyB1
Good for your health, or having good health.
sano, saludable Cooking at home is usually healthier than eating out.
Cocinar en casa suele ser más sano que comer fuera.
unhealthyB1
Bad for your health, or not having good health.
poco saludable, malsano It is unhealthy to sit in front of a screen all day.
No es saludable estar sentado delante de una pantalla todo el día.
activeB1
Doing a lot of physical activities.
activo My grandparents stay active by dancing and working in the garden.
Mis abuelos se mantienen activos bailando y trabajando en el jardín.
harmfulB1
Causing damage to health or to something.
Sinónimos: bad, dangerous
perjudicial, dañino Too much sun can be harmful to your skin.
Demasiado sol puede ser perjudicial para la piel.
beneficialB1
Good and helpful for you.
Sinónimos: good, healthy
beneficioso A short walk after dinner is beneficial for your digestion.
Un paseo corto después de cenar es beneficioso para la digestión.
regularlyB1
Often, and at more or less the same times.
con regularidad, regularmente You should do exercise regularly, not just once a month.
Deberías hacer ejercicio con regularidad, no solo una vez al mes.
painfulB1
Causing pain.
doloroso The injection was less painful than I expected.
La inyección fue menos dolorosa de lo que esperaba.
constipatedB1
Not able to empty your body of solid waste easily.
estreñido He felt constipated because he never ate fruit or vegetables.
Estaba estreñido porque nunca comía fruta ni verdura.

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