English vocabulary
English vocabulary: people
Common English words for people, the most frequent first. Each word has its Spanish meaning and a real line from the Lexayo story, so you see it in use.
people noun gente, personas
plural noun: people are…
There were people everywhere and the music was very loud.
Había gente por todas partes y la música estaba muy alta.
man noun hombre; señor
plural: men
And that man? What does he do?
¿Y ese hombre? ¿A qué se dedica?
guy noun tío, chico
informal; you guys = vosotros
Hi, Nuria. Who's the guy?
Hola, Nuria. ¿Quién es el chico?
Mr noun señor (Sr.)
only before a surname
Good morning, Mr Ruiz. How are you?
Buenos días, señor Ruiz. ¿Cómo está?
name noun nombre
My name is… = Me llamo…
My name is Javi.
Me llamo Javi.
woman noun mujer
plural: women
That woman is Javi's mother.
Esa mujer es la madre de Javi.
friend noun amigo, amiga
Who is your friend, Nuria?
¿Quién es tu amigo, Nuria?
meet verb conocer; quedar con, encontrarse
irregular: met; Nice to meet you = Encantado
My name is Elena. Nice to meet you... Nuria!
Me llamo Elena. Encantada... ¡Nuria!
girl noun chica, niña
Nuria? Are you the new girl?
¿Nuria? ¿Eres la chica nueva?
kid noun niño, crío; (verb) bromear
informal; just kidding = es broma
As a kid, yes. With my aunt, every summer.
De pequeño, sí. Con mi tía, todos los veranos.
boy noun chico, niño
This boy works more than your father.
Este chico trabaja más que tu padre.
together adverb juntos, juntas
And do you eat together?
¿Y comen juntas?
person noun persona
plural: people
But she's a very good person.
Pero es muy buena persona.
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