Lista de vocabulario A2 Flyers: 495 palabras

beetle

It is a small insect with a hard shell on its back.

I saw a big black beetle in the garden.

butterfly

It is a pretty insect with colourful wings that flies.

I saw a yellow butterfly in the garden.

camel

It's a big animal that lives in the desert and has humps on its back.

We saw a camel at the zoo today.

creature

An animal or being that is alive.

I saw a furry creature in my garden!

dinosaur

A very big animal that lived a long, long time ago.

My little brother likes playing with his dinosaur toys.

eagle

It is a big, strong bird with sharp eyes that hunts animals.

I saw an eagle at the zoo, and it was very big.

No longer existing; all gone.

Dinosaurs are extinct, so you cannot see them now.

fur

The thick hair that covers some animals.

My cat has soft, white fur.

insect

A small animal with six legs and often wings.

I don't like that insect, it might bite me.

nest

It's a home that birds make for their eggs and babies.

We saw a bird's nest high up in the tree.

octopus

It is a sea animal with a soft body and eight arms.

I saw a big octopus at the aquarium today.

swan

A big, white bird that lives on water and has a long neck.

We saw a beautiful white swan on the lake.

tortoise

It is a slow animal with a shell that it can hide inside.

The tortoise walked very slowly across the grass.

Not tame; living in nature, not kept by people.

My dog got very wild when we went to the park.

wing

It is part of a bird that helps it fly.

The bird hurt its wing, so it cannot fly.

belt

A strip of material you wear around your waist to hold up your pants.

My pants are too big, so I need a belt.

bracelet

It's a piece of jewelry you wear around your wrist.

My new bracelet is blue and has a little star.

costume

Special clothes you wear to look like someone or something else.

I need a costume for the party on Saturday.

crown

A special hat worn by a king or queen.

The princess put on her toy crown and smiled.

glove

A covering for your hand, often worn in cold weather.

I need a glove because my hand is cold.

necklace

It is jewelry that you wear around your neck.

My mum likes to wear a pretty necklace.

pajamas

These are soft, loose clothes you wear in bed.

I like to wear my warm pajamas when it is cold.

pocket

A small bag sewn into clothes, for holding things.

I keep my small toys in my pocket.

ring

A circle often worn on a finger.

I like my new silver ring.

spot

A small, round mark or area.

I saw a red spot on my shirt.

Saw; noticed with your eyes.

I spotted a red bird in the tree.

stripe

It is a long line of color on something.

My cat has a black stripe on its back.

Having lines of a different color.

I like his striped shirt because it is cool.

sunglasses

Dark glasses you wear to protect your eyes from the sun.

I wear sunglasses because the sun is very bright.

trainers

Shoes for sports or running.

I wear trainers because they are comfy for playing.

umbrella

A thing you hold over your head to keep you dry when it rains.

I need my umbrella because it is raining outside.

uniform

Special clothes worn by all people in a group, like at school.

I wear a blue uniform to school every day.

A shiny, yellow metal that is very valuable.

My grandma wears a gold ring on her finger.

A shiny gray-white metal that is valuable.

My grandma has a pretty silver necklace.

husband

A man who is married.

My mum's husband is my dad.

When two people love each other and become husband and wife.

My aunt and uncle are married and live nearby.

surname

It's the family name that you share with your parents.

My surname is Smith, just like my dad's.

wife

A woman who is married.

My dad helps my mum, his wife, with dinner.

butter

It's a yellow solid made from milk that we put on bread.

I like butter on my toast, but not too much.

cereal

A food made from grains, often eaten with milk for breakfast.

I like to eat cereal before school.

chopsticks

These are two thin sticks used to pick up food.

I can eat noodles with chopsticks now.

cookie

It's a small, flat, sweet baked treat.

I like to eat a chocolate chip cookie after school.

flour

It's a powder made from grain that we use to make bread and cakes.

We need flour to bake a birthday cake.

fork

It's a tool with points used to pick up food.

I need a fork to eat my pasta.

honey

A sweet, sticky food made by bees.

I put honey in my tea because it is yummy.

jam

A sweet spread made from fruit, often eaten on bread.

I like strawberry jam on my toast for breakfast.

knife

It's a tool with a sharp blade used for cutting.

I used a knife to cut my apple.

meal

It's when you eat food at a certain time, like breakfast or lunch.

I like to eat a healthy meal before school.

olives

Small, green or black fruits often in salads or pizza.

I don't like olives on my pizza, but my mum does.

pepper

A powder used to give food a hot or spicy taste.

I like to add pepper to my eggs.

piece

A part of something bigger.

I ate a piece of cake because I was hungry.

pizza

It is a flat, round bread with cheese and toppings.

We ate pizza for dinner last Friday.

salt

A white powder that makes food taste better.

I put salt on my chips because they were plain.

smell

To notice something with your nose.

I can smell cookies baking in the oven.

snack

A small amount of food eaten between meals.

I eat a snack after school because I am hungry.

spoon

It's a tool with a small bowl shape, used for eating.

I use a spoon to eat my soup.

strawberry

It is a small, red fruit with tiny seeds on the outside.

I like strawberry ice cream after dinner.

sugar

It's a sweet white or brown stuff we put in food and drinks.

I like sugar in my tea, but not too much.

taste

How food or drink feels in your mouth.

I like the taste of ice cream because it is sweet.

yogurt

It is a thick, creamy food made from milk.

I like to eat fruit and yogurt for breakfast.

bandage

A strip of cloth to cover and protect a cut or wound.

I fell and hurt my knee, but Mum put a bandage on it.

cut

To use something sharp, like scissors or a knife, to divide or separate something.

I use scissors to cut paper for my art project.

fall over

To fall down to the ground by accident.

He ran too fast and fell over.

medicine

Something you take to feel better when you are sick.

I had a bad cough, so I took some medicine.

x-ray

A special picture that shows your bones inside your body.

I broke my arm, so the doctor took an x-ray.

card

A small piece of paper or plastic, often used for playing games or sending messages.

I gave my mum a birthday card because I love her.

A strong, hard material that is often shiny and used to make things.

My bike is strong because it has a metal frame.

A material that is light and can be shaped when it is hot.

My water bottle is made of strong plastic.

wood

The hard material that trees are made of.

My chair is made of wood, and it is very strong.

wool

Soft, warm hair from a sheep, used to make clothes.

My sweater is made of wool, so it is very warm.

Betty

A girl's or woman's name.

Betty likes to play with her friends after school.

David

It is a boy's name.

David is my friend, and we play football.

Emma

It's a common name for a girl.

Emma is my friend, and she likes to play games.

Frank

Being honest and saying what you really think.

My dad was Frank about the broken vase.

George

It is a boy's name.

George is my friend, and he likes to play soccer.

Harry

A common boy's name.

Harry is my best friend at school.

Helen

It is a girl's name.

Helen is my best friend at school.

Holly

A green plant with prickly leaves and red berries, often used at Christmas.

We hung a sprig of Holly on the door.

Katy

A girl's name.

Katy is my best friend at school.

Michael

A boy's or man's name.

Michael is my friend, and he likes to play soccer.

Oliver

A boy's name, like Ben or Tom.

Oliver plays football with me after school.

Richard

It is a boy's or man's name.

Richard is my friend, and he likes to play games.

Robert

It is a boy's or man's name.

Robert is my friend, and he likes to play soccer.

Sarah

A girl's name.

Sarah is my best friend at school.

Sophia

It is a girl's name. It means wisdom.

Sophia is my friend, and she is good at drawing.

William

A boy's name that many people have.

William is my friend, and he likes to play football.

airport

A place where planes take off and land.

We went to the airport to pick up Grandma.

bank

A place where people keep their money safe.

I went to the bank with my dad.

bridge

It is something that goes over a road or river.

We walked across the bridge to get to the park.

castle

A big, strong building where kings and queens lived long ago.

We saw a very old castle on our trip.

club

A group of people who meet to do something they like together.

I like my book club, because we read cool stories.

college

A place where people go to study after high school.

My big sister goes to college in another city.

corner

Where two lines or walls meet.

I left my bike by the corner of the house.

east

It is the direction where the sun comes up in the morning.

My bedroom window faces east, so it's sunny.

factory

It is a place where things are made by machines and people.

My dad works at a factory making toys.

The part of something that faces forward or is seen first.

We sat in the front of the car.

get to

To have the chance to do something.

I get to play outside because I finished my homework.

London

A very big city in England, it is the capital.

My aunt lives in London, and I visit her often.

middle

It's the center or halfway point between two things.

My sandwich had cheese in the middle.

museum

A place where old or interesting things are kept for people to see.

We went to the museum to see dinosaur bones.

north

It is the direction to the top of a map.

Our house faces north, so it's sunny at the back.

Finished or ended.

The game is over, so let's go home.

path

A way to walk or go somewhere.

We walked on the path to school.

police station

It is the place where police officers work.

My dad is a police officer, and he works at the police station.

post office

A place where you can send letters and packages.

We went to the post office to mail a card.

restaurant

It's a place where you can buy and eat food.

Let's go to a restaurant because I'm hungry.

right

Correct or not wrong.

You are right, the sky is blue.

skyscraper

A very tall building in a city.

The skyscraper is so tall, I can see it from my house.

south

It is the direction below you on a map.

My grandma lives south of the park.

stadium

A big place where people watch sports or concerts.

We went to the stadium to see the football game.

To go forward without turning.

Go straight on at the lights, and you will see the shop.

theater

A place where you can watch plays and shows.

We went to the theater to see a fun play.

university

It is a place where you can study after school to learn more.

My big sister wants to go to university.

way

A path or road to go somewhere.

This is the best way to get to school.

west

It is the direction where the sun goes down.

The park is west of my house.

art

Something made by someone creative, like a painting or drawing.

My sister loves art, and she draws every day.

bin

A container for things you don't want anymore.

I put the empty can in the bin.

competition

When people try to win something against others.

I want to win the sports competition at school.

dictionary

A book that tells you what words mean.

I use a dictionary to help with my homework.

flag

A piece of cloth with a special color and design that shows a country or group.

We put a small flag on top of the cake.

geography

It's the study of places and things on Earth.

We learned about mountains in geography today.

glue

A sticky stuff used to join things together.

I use glue to stick paper in my art book.

group

It's when people or things are together.

Our class is too big, so we work in a group.

gym

A room or building with equipment for doing exercise.

We go to the gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

history

It's what happened in the past.

We learn about kings and queens in history.

language

A way that people talk and write to each other.

I learn French in school because it's a fun language.

math

It's when you use numbers to count or solve problems.

I need help with my math homework because it is hard.

project

It is a school task that you work on, often making something.

I need to finish my science project this weekend.

science

Learning about the world by watching, asking questions, and trying things.

We learn about plants in science class at school.

scissors

A tool you use to cut paper or other things.

I need scissors to cut this paper, please.

student

A person who learns at school.

The student was happy because she got a good grade.

study

To learn about something by reading or going to class.

I need to study for my math test.

subject

Something you study at school, like math or science.

My favorite subject is art because I like to draw.

timetable

It's a list that shows when things happen.

I check the train timetable so I know when to go.

backpack

A bag you carry on your back with straps.

I put my books in my backpack before school.

cartoon

A funny drawing, often in a TV show or book.

My little brother likes to watch cartoon shows.

channel

A TV station you can watch.

My favorite show is on channel five.

chess

A game played by two people on a board with black and white squares.

My brother likes to play chess with his friend.

collect

To get things from different places and keep them together.

I collect stickers, and I keep them in a book.

concert

A music show with many people watching.

My sister wants to go to a pop music concert.

diary

It is a book where you write about your day.

I write in my diary before I go to bed.

drum

It is a musical instrument you hit to make a loud sound.

I like to bang on my drum, but it is too loud.

festival

A special time with fun things to do, like games and music.

We went to the food festival and ate lots of snacks.

flashlight

A small electric light you can hold in your hand.

I used my flashlight because it was dark inside.

golf

It is a game where you hit a small ball into holes with special sticks.

My dad likes to watch golf on TV.

hotel

A place where people can pay to sleep when they are traveling.

We stayed at a big hotel near the beach.

instrument

Something you use to make music.

My sister plays the guitar; it's her favorite instrument.

invitation

It's when someone asks you to come to something like a party.

I got an invitation to my friend's birthday party!

join

To become a member of a group or club.

I want to join the soccer club at school.

magazine

It's a book with pictures and stories that comes out every week or month.

I like to read my animal magazine on Saturdays.

match

A game where two teams try to kick a ball into a goal.

I can't play now because the football match is on TV.

meet

To see and talk to someone.

I will meet my friend after school.

member

Someone who belongs to a group or club.

I am a member of the school football team.

Connected to the internet.

I watch videos online, but only after my homework.

pop music

Music that is popular with many people.

I like to listen to pop music in my bedroom.

prize

Something you get for winning.

I got a cool toy as a prize!

program

A set of instructions that a computer or phone follows.

I like the music program on the radio.

puzzle

A game or toy that is fun to try and solve.

I like to do a jigsaw puzzle when I am bored.

pyramid

It is a shape with a flat base and triangle sides that meet at a point.

My toy blocks made a small pyramid.

quiz

A short test to check what you know.

I studied for the math quiz, but it was still hard.

race

A contest to see who is fastest, usually running or driving.

My friends and I had a race to the tree.

score

To get a point in a game or test.

I hope I can score a goal in the soccer match.

elbow

It's the part in the middle of your arm that lets you bend it.

I hurt my elbow when I fell down.

finger

A long body part on your hand, used for touching things.

My finger hurts because I hit it with a hammer.

knee

It is the part in the middle of your leg that bends.

I hurt my knee when I fell, but it is okay now.

toe

It's one of the five parts at the end of your foot.

I stubbed my toe, and now it hurts.

brush

A tool with short, stiff hairs or plastic used for cleaning or tidying.

I use a brush to tidy my hair every morning.

comb

A tool with teeth you use to tidy your hair.

I use a comb to make my hair neat.

cooker

It is a machine to make hot food.

Mum uses the cooker to bake a cake.

cushion

A soft pad used to make a seat or chair more comfy.

I put a cushion on the chair because it was hard.

entrance

A place where you go in.

The store's entrance is near the big red doors.

envelope

It's a paper cover to put a letter inside.

I put my birthday card in a blue envelope.

fridge

A big box that keeps food cold.

The milk is in the fridge because it needs to stay cold.

gate

It is like a door in a fence or wall that you can open and close.

I closed the gate because the dog might run away.

key

A small metal thing that opens a lock.

I use my key to open the front door.

lift

To move something to a higher place.

Can you help me lift this box, please?

oven

It's a hot box used for cooking food.

We bake cookies in the oven after dinner.

screen

It is a flat part of a TV or phone where you see pictures.

I watch cartoons on the screen after school.

shampoo

A liquid soap you use to wash your hair.

I use shampoo to make my hair clean.

shelf

A flat board fixed to a wall or in furniture, used for holding things.

I put my books on the top shelf.

soap

It is something you use with water to wash your hands or body.

Please use soap and water to clean your hands.

stamp

A small, sticky piece of paper you put on letters before mailing them.

I need a stamp to mail this birthday card.

step

To move by lifting your foot and putting it down in a new place.

I took a big step because the puddle was deep.

swing

To move backwards and forwards while hanging from something.

I like to swing at the park.

telephone

It's a device you use to talk to people far away.

I called Grandma on the telephone yesterday.

air

It is what we breathe. It is all around us.

My bike tire is flat because it needs more air.

cave

It's a big hole in the side of a hill or mountain.

Bats sleep in the cave during the daytime.

desert

It is a hot, dry place with lots of sand.

The camel can live in the desert because it saves water.

Earth

It is the planet we live on. It is round and has land and water.

I learn about Earth at school.

environment

The place where people, animals, and plants live.

We recycle to protect the environment.

exit

A way to go out of a place.

We used the exit door because the shop was full.

fire

Something hot that burns and gives off light and heat.

We made a fire to keep warm while camping.

hill

It's land that is higher than what is around it.

We rode our bikes up the hill.

land

The part of the Earth that is not water.

We can plant flowers in the land near our house.

ocean

A very big area of salty water that covers most of the Earth.

We went to the beach and swam in the ocean.

planet

A big round object in space that goes around a star.

Earth is a planet, and we live on it.

pond

A small area of water, like a small lake.

Ducks swim in the pond near my house.

space

An area that is empty.

I need more space in my bag for my books.

stone

A hard, solid thing from the ground. It is not alive.

I found a shiny stone in the garden.

stream

A small, flowing body of water.

We saw fish in the stream near our house.

view

What you can see from a place.

The view from my window is of a big tree.

It means the time from midnight until lunchtime.

I wake up at 7 a.m. for school.

Used to say how far back in the past something happened.

My birthday was two weeks ago.

April

It is the fourth month of the year, after March.

My birthday is in April, so it will be warm.

August

It is the eighth month of the year, after July.

School starts again in August after the summer break.

autumn

It is the season after summer, when leaves fall from trees.

I like autumn because I can jump in piles of leaves.

calendar

It's a chart that shows all the days, weeks, and months of the year.

I look at the calendar to see when my birthday is.

century

A period of one hundred years.

My grandma is old, but she's not a century old!

date

The day when something happens.

My birthday party is on the date July 10th.

December

It's the last month of the year, after November.

We get presents in December because it's Christmas.

Before the usual time.

I wake up early because I have to go to school.

end

The last part of something.

We can play after the school day ends.

fall

Fall is the time of year after summer, when the leaves change color.

I like to play outside in the fall because it's cool.

February

It is the second month of the year.

My birthday is in February.

future

The time that will come after now.

I want to be a doctor in the future.

hour

A period of time that is sixty minutes long.

I will watch TV for one hour after dinner.

Asking about the amount of time something takes.

How long will it take to get to school?

January

It's the first month of the year, after December.

My birthday is in January, but my sister's is in June.

July

It's a month of the year, after June and before August.

My birthday is in July, so we have a party.

June

It is the sixth month of the year, after May.

My birthday party is in June this year.

Not on time; after the correct time.

I was late for school because I missed the bus.

After some time; not now.

I can't play now, but maybe later.

March

It is a month of the year, after February and before April.

My birthday is in March, so spring is almost here!

May

Used to say that something is possible or allowed.

You may go outside after you finish your homework.

midday

The middle of the day, around 12 o'clock.

We eat lunch at midday at school.

midnight

It is twelve o'clock at night, the start of a new day.

We must be in bed before midnight on school nights.

minute

A very short amount of time, equal to sixty seconds.

Wait a minute, and I will find your toy.

month

A part of the year, like January or February.

My birthday is next month, in April.

November

It is a month of the year. It comes after October.

My birthday is in November, and it's often cold.

October

It is a month of the year, after September and before November.

My birthday is in October, and I want a party.

It means after 12 o'clock in the daytime, until night.

We eat dinner at 6 p.m. because we are hungry.

past

It means something that happened before now.

My mum read me a story about the past.

quarter

One of four equal parts of something.

I ate a quarter of my pizza for lunch.

September

It is the ninth month of the year, after August.

School starts again in September after the summer break.

spring

The season after winter, when plants start to grow.

Flowers grow in my garden in the spring.

summer

It is the hot season between spring and autumn.

I like summer because I can go swimming.

time

A measurement of how long something lasts, or when something happens.

I can't play now because it's dinner time.

It is the day after today.

I will play football tomorrow after school.

The evening or night that is happening now.

We will watch a movie tonight after dinner.

winter

It's the cold season after autumn and before spring.

We wear warm coats in winter because it is very cold.

ambulance

A vehicle that takes people to the hospital when they are sick or hurt.

We called an ambulance because my friend broke his leg.

bicycle

It's a vehicle with two wheels that you ride.

I ride my bicycle to school every day.

fire truck

A big red vehicle that helps firefighters.

We saw a fire truck because there was a fire.

journey

A trip from one place to another.

My school journey is short because I live close by.

motorway

A wide, fast road for cars to travel long distances.

We drove on the motorway to get to Grandma's house.

passenger

Someone who travels in a car, bus, train, or plane.

The passenger showed the driver her ticket.

platform

A raised, flat place where you can stand.

We waited for the train on the platform.

It is a contest to see who is fastest.

My brother likes watching car racing on TV.

railway

A track with metal lines that trains travel on.

We went to see the trains at the railway station.

rocket

A vehicle that flies into space.

I saw a big rocket at the science museum.

spaceship

It's a vehicle that travels to outer space.

My brother wants to be an astronaut and fly a spaceship.

taxi

It is a car you pay to drive you somewhere.

We took a taxi because it was raining.

tour

A visit to see places when you travel.

We went on a bus tour of the city.

traffic

Cars, trucks, and buses moving on a road.

We were late because the traffic was very bad.

wheel

A round thing that helps cars and bikes move.

My toy car has a broken wheel.

fog

A thick cloud close to the ground that makes it hard to see.

We couldn't see the park because of the fog.

It's hard to see because there are thick clouds near the ground.

The playground was empty because it was foggy.

storm

Bad weather with lots of rain, wind, and maybe thunder.

We stayed inside because there was a big storm.

actor

Someone who pretends to be someone else in a movie or play.

My brother wants to be an actor when he grows up.

artist

Someone who makes paintings, drawings, or other art.

My sister is an artist, and she loves to paint.

astronaut

Someone who travels in a spaceship to go to space.

My brother wants to be an astronaut when he grows up.

business

It's when you buy or sell things to earn money.

My dad works at a big business downtown.

businessman/woman

A person whose job is business.

My uncle is a businessman in the city.

designer

Someone who plans how things look and work.

My new shoes are cool because they are from a famous designer.

engineer

A person who designs or builds things like roads or machines.

My mum is an engineer, and she fixes cars.

fire fighter

Someone who puts out fires.

The fire fighter helped the cat out of the tree.

job

A regular activity you do to earn money.

My dad has a job, so we can buy food.

journalist

Someone who writes news stories for TV, radio, or newspapers.

The journalist asked my dad about the new shop.

manager

Someone who tells people what to do at work.

The shop's manager helped us find a toy.

mechanic

A person who fixes cars or machines.

My bike is broken, so I need a mechanic.

meeting

When people come together to talk about something.

I was late because our school meeting took a long time.

news

Information about something that happened recently.

I watched the news to see what the weather will be.

newspaper

A large paper that has news and stories.

Dad reads the newspaper every morning.

office

A place where people work at desks using computers.

My mum works in an office downtown.

photographer

Someone who takes pictures with a camera.

My dad hired a photographer for my birthday party.

pilot

Someone who flies a plane or helicopter.

The pilot landed the plane safely.

police officer

A person who helps keep people safe and follows the law.

I asked the police officer for help because I was lost.

queen

A very important woman who rules a country.

The queen waved to everyone from her car.

singer

Someone who uses their voice to make music.

My sister wants to be a singer when she grows up.

waiter

A person who brings food and drinks to your table at a restaurant.

The waiter brought us our pizza and juice.