Essential English Vocabulary: Actions, Family, and Status Terms

Unit 5 Vocabulary: Key Terms and Definitions

Attitudes and Authority

Liberal

(Lliurepensador/a): My parents are very liberal, and I can do what I want.

Referee

(Àrbitre): He works as a referee every weekend.

To be on your side

(Estar al teu costat): The referee is on your side.

Strict

(Estricte/a): My parents are very strict, and I can’t do what I want.

Neutral

(Ser neutral): The referee is never neutral.

Settle for

(Conformar-se): She settled for that job.

Actions and Events

Overhear

(Escoltar quelcom per accident): I overheard my parents' conversation.

Flee

(Fugir): The thief decided to flee.

Get away

(Marxar): The thief didn’t want to get away.

Bury

(Entarrar): They buried their treasure.

Nod

(Afirmar amb el cap): George nodded his head in agreement.

Stay

(Quedar-se/Romandre): The police stayed there after that accident.

Cheer

(Animar): The fans cheered the runners on.

Take a break

(Descansar): You have been working hard, so you can take a break now.

Fake

(Falsificar): You will have to fake it, or she will be insulted.

Inherit

(Heredar): People may inherit certain traits from their parents.

Raise (Children)

(Criar/Educar): Children are usually raised by their parents.

States, Feelings, and Relationships

No one

(Ningú): No one could see their treasure.

Everyone

(Tothom): Everyone could see my treasure.

Agreement

(Acord): George nodded his head in agreement.

Disagreement

(Desacord): We are in total disagreement.

Grateful

(Agraït/Agraïda): I am extremely grateful to all the teachers for their help.

Self-centered

(Egocèntric/a): She’s too self-centered to take any interest in my troubles.

Jealous

(Gelós/Gelosa): I’m very jealous.

Bond

(Forta relació): There is usually a strong bond between grandparents and grandchildren.

Family and Status Terms

Sibling

(Germà/Germana): My sibling is 20 years old.

Cousin

(Cosí/Cosina): I have 5 cousins.

Single

(Solter/Soltera): He is still single.

An only child

(Fill/Filla únic/a): Are you an only child?

Niece

(Neboda): I love playing with my niece and nephew.

Nephew

(Nebot): I love playing with my niece and nephew.

Widow

(Vídua): She gets a widow’s pension.

Relative

(Familiar): Her friends and relatives are coming.

Great-grandfather

(Besavi/Besàvia): I wanted to meet my great-grandfather.

Brother-in-law

(Cunyat/Cunyada): My brother-in-law works as a teacher.

Spouse

(Cònjuge): Fill in your spouse’s name here.

Engaged

(Promès/Promesa): She is engaged.

Pregnant

(Embarassada): My sister is pregnant.