Essential English Vocabulary & Expressions

Expand your English proficiency with this curated list of essential words, phrasal verbs, and common expressions, complete with Catalan and Spanish translations. This resource is designed to help you enhance your communication skills and deepen your understanding of everyday English.

Core Vocabulary & Nouns

• A Will: un testament
• Soft Drinks: refrescos
• Hazard: perill
• Status Quo: el que està establert
• A Say On: tenir veu
• Thrill Seeker: amante de la adrenalina
• Runner-up: Segundo puesto
• Bribe: soborno
• Disgrace: vergonya
• Deception: engany

Verbs & Phrasal Verbs

• Withdraw: retirar
• Toy With: jugar
• Take On: adquirir
• Pick On: tractar malament/injustament
• Leave Out: excloure
• Get Rid Of: desfer-se
• Stick: mantenir-se
• Dropped To: caigut a
• Lift: aixecar
• Hesitate: dubtar
• Spring Up: brotar
• Break Out: fugar-se
• Get Through: superar
• Pass Down: deixar en herència
• To Crave: desitjar
• Throw Out: llençar
• Turn Up: aparèixer
• Pull Out: treure fora
• Call Off: suspendre/cancel·lar
• Work Out: fer exercici
• Cut Out: retirar, eliminar
• Get Round To: trobar el moment
• Put On (Weight): guanyar (pes)
• Stick To: continuar tot i ser difícil
• Anticipate: preveure

Adjectives & Adverbs

• Unfair: injust
• Naive: innocent
• Apprehensive: ansiós/inquiet
• Willing: disposat a
• Terrifying/Scary: aterrador
• Petrified/Scared: petrificat, mort de por
• Spectacular/Impressive: espectacular/impressionant
• Exhilarating/Exciting/Thrilling: estimulant, emocionant
• Starving/Hungry: mort de gana
• Gigantic/Big: gegantí/gran
• Exhausted/Tired: esgotat
• Filthy/Dirty: brut
• Fascinated/Interested: fascinat/interessat
• Hair-Raising: pèls de punta
• Wide Open: ben obert
• Brand New: nou flamant/super nou
• Fast Asleep: adormit profundament
• Wide Awake: completament despert
• Pitch Black: foscor total
• Soaking Wet: empapat
• Banned: prohibit
• Outraged: enfadat
• Strenuous: intens

Common Expressions & Idioms

• Have a Go: intentar
• On the Spur of the Moment: d'improvís/espontàniament
• Scare to Death: susto de muerte
• A Close Shave: por los pelos
• Cutting It Fine: llegar por los pelos
• The Coast Was Clear: no hay monos en la costa (meaning: no hi ha perill / via lliure)
• Be Stripped Of: estar desposseït de
• Push Yourself: esforçar-se
• Overdo It: exagerar
• Be Into Something: ser aficionat d'alguna cosa

Collocations with 'Take' and 'Put'

• Take Advantage of Something/Somebody: aprofitar-se de quelcom/algú
• Take Advice: seguir un consell
• Take Drugs: prendre drogues
• Take It Easy: pren-t'ho amb calma
• Take Part In: participar en
• Take Something/Somebody For Granted: donar per fet
• Take Something Seriously: prendre's quelcom seriosament
• Put Pressure On: posar pressió a
• Put Somebody/Something At Risk: posar en risc
• Put Something Out of Your Mind: treu-t'ho del cap
• Get Goals: establir objectius
• Put Your Arm Around Something: posar el braç al voltant de quelcom
• Put Your Hand Up: aixecar la mà
• Put Your Mind To Something: concentrar-se en quelcom
• Put Yourself In My Position: posa't en la meva posició

Sports & Activities Vocabulary

• Diving: busseig
• Rowing: rem