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A1 · Body & health

A1 · Cuerpo y salud

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strong(adjective)
/strɔːŋ/
fuerte
having a lot of physical power so that you can lift heavy weights, do hard physical work, etc.
He is strong enough to carry the heavy box by himself
Es lo bastante fuerte como para cargar solo la caja pesada.
Sinónimospowerfulrobustvigorousintensefirm
Antónimosweakfeeblefragilegentlemild
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exercise(noun)
/ˈeksərsaɪz/
ejercicio
physical or mental activity that you do to stay healthy or become stronger
Doctors say we should do at least thirty minutes of exercise every day.
Los médicos dicen que deberíamos hacer al menos treinta minutos de ejercicio al día.
Sinónimosworkoutphysical activityexertiontrainingdrill
Antónimosrestinactivitysedentaryrelaxation
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tooth(noun)
/tuːθ/
diente
any of the hard white structures in the mouth used for biting food
Jane had her first tooth when she was only five months.
A Jane le salió su primer diente cuando solo tenía cinco meses.
The cat sank its teeth into his finger.
Sinónimosdental partfangivory
Antónimosgum
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die(verb)
/daɪ/
morir
to stop living
She died young.
Ella murió joven.
At least they died happy.
Sinónimosperishexpirepass awaydeceasedepart
Antónimoslivebe bornsurvivethrive
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eye(noun)
/aɪ/
ojo
either of the two organs on the face that you see with
There were tears in his eyes.
Tenía lágrimas en los ojos.
All eyes were on him (= everyone was looking at him) as he walked on to the stage.
Sinónimosopticviewgaze
Antónimosblindness
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life(noun)
/laɪf/
vida
the ability to breathe, grow, produce young, etc. that people, animals and plants have before they die and that objects do not have
My father died last year—I wish I could bring him back to life.
Mi padre murió el año pasado; desearía poder devolverlo a la vida.
In spring the countryside bursts into life.
Sinónimosexistencelivingbeinganimationvitality
Antónimosdeathnonexistenceinanimate
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arm(noun)
/ɑːrm/
brazo
either of the two long parts that stick out from the top of the body and connect the shoulders to the hands
The broken arm makes him uncomfortable.
El brazo roto lo hace sentir incómodo.
The men armed themselves with sticks and stones.
Sinónimosupper limbforelimbappendage
Antónimoslegfoot
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tired(adjective)
/ˈtaɪərd/
cansado
feeling that you would like to sleep or rest; needing rest
He is very tired.
Él está muy cansado.
They were cold, hungry and tired out(= very tired).
Sinónimoswearyexhaustedfatigueddrainedsleepyworn out
Antónimosenergeticrestedvigorousrefreshed
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sleep(verb)
/sliːp/
dormir
to rest with your eyes closed and your mind and body not active
Most adults need to sleep for about eight hours a night.
La mayoría de los adultos necesitan dormir unas ocho horas por noche.
Sinónimosdozenaprestslumberrepose
Antónimoswakeawakeconsciousnesswakefulness
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hair(noun)
/her/
pelo
the substance that looks like a mass of fine threads growing on a person's head
My sister has long black hair.
Mi hermana tiene el pelo largo y negro.
body/facial/pubic hair
Sinónimostresseslocksmanecoiffure
Antónimosbaldnesshairlessness
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see(verb)
/siː/
ver
to become aware of somebody/something by using your eyes
She looked for him but couldn't see him in the crowd
Lo buscó pero no pudo verlo entre la multitud.
She looked for him but couldn't see him in the crowd.
Sinónimosobserveviewnoticeperceivedetectwitnessbehold
Antónimosmissoverlookignoreneglect
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ear(noun)
/ɪr/
oído
either of the organs on the sides of the head that you hear with
Put your hands over your ears.
Pon tus manos sobre tus oídos.
an ear infection
Sinónimosauditory organhearingsense of hearing
Antónimosdeafness
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mouth(noun)
/maʊθ/
boca
the opening in the face used for speaking, eating, etc.; the area inside the head behind this opening
Please open your mouth.
Por favor, abre la boca.
His mouth twisted into a wry smile.
Sinónimoslipsjawsmaworal cavity
Antónimosclosureendorigin
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foot(noun)
/fʊt/
pie
the lowest part of the leg, below the ankle, on which a person or an animal stands
He can stand on one foot very long.
Él puede estar de pie sobre un pie durante mucho tiempo.
a foot pump(= operated using your foot, not your hand)
Sinónimospedal extremitylower extremity
Antónimoslidtop
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body(noun)
/ˈbɑːdi/
cuerpo
the whole physical structure of a human or an animal
You should keep your body clean.
Deberías mantener tu cuerpo limpio.
body fat/weight/temperature/size/heat
Sinónimosphysical formfigureframeanatomycarcass
Antónimosspiritsoulmind
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doctor(noun)
/ˈdɑːktər/
médico/a
a person who has been trained in medical science, whose job is to treat people who are ill or injured
I am a doctor.
Soy médico/a.
Doctor Staples (= as a title/form of address)
Sinónimosphysicianmedical practitionerclinician
Antónimospatient
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hand(noun)
/hænd/
mano
the part of the body at the end of the arm, including the fingers and thumb
I want to hold your hand.
Quiero tomar tu mano.
a hand towel(= a small towel for drying your hands on)
Sinónimosfistpalmpawgripmitt
Antónimosfoottoeabsence
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face(noun)
/feɪs/
cara, rostro
the front part of the head, where the eyes, nose and mouth are
She has a round face and big brown eyes.
Tiene la cara redonda y grandes ojos marrones.
Sinónimosconfrontencountertacklemeetdeal withcope with
Antónimosavoidevadedodgeshunignore
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fine(adjective)
/faɪn/
bien
in good health
I am fine.
Estoy bien.
Sinónimoswellgoodokaysatisfactoryacceptableexcellentsuperbthin
Antónimosbadpoorillunwellthickcoarse
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nurse(noun)
/nɜːrs/
enfermera
a person whose job is to take care of sick or injured people, usually in a hospital
My father is a doctor and my mother is a nurse.
Mi padre es médico y mi madre es enfermera.
a dental nurse (= one who helps a dentist)
Sinónimosregistered nurseRNnursing sisterhealthcare professionalmedic
Antónimospatientlaymannonprofessional
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wake(verb)
/weɪk/
despertar
to stop sleeping; to make somebody stop sleeping
Wake up! It's eight o'clock.
¡Despierta! Son las ocho.
He woke up to find himself alone in the house.
Sinónimosariseawakenrousestircome tobecome conscious
Antónimossleepdozeslumberrest
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leg(noun)
/leɡ/
pierna
one of the long parts that connect the feet to the rest of the body
How many legs does an ant have?
¿Cuántas piernas tiene una hormiga?
How many legs does a centipede have?
Sinónimoslimbextremitymembersupport
Antónimostorsobody
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healthy(adjective)
/ˈhelθi/
sano, saludable
having good health and not likely to become ill
My grandfather is eighty but he is still very healthy and strong.
Mi abuelo tiene ochenta años, pero sigue muy sano y fuerte.
Sinónimoswellfitwholesomerobustvigorousin good shape
Antónimosunhealthysickillweakfrail
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head(noun)
/hed/
cabeza
the part of the body on top of the neck containing the eyes, nose, mouth and brain
She shakes her head when she doesn't agree.
Ella niega con la cabeza cuando no está de acuerdo.
He shook his head in disbelief.
Sinónimosskullbrainmindchiefleadertop
Antónimosfootbasefollower
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nose(noun)
/nəʊz/
nariz
the part of the face that sticks out above the mouth, used for breathing and smelling things
Her mother has a sharp nose.
Su madre tiene una nariz afilada.
Sinónimossnootproboscisbeakmuzzlesnout
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sick(adjective)
/sɪk/
enfermo
physically or mentally ill
My grandfather is very sick.
Mi abuelo está muy enfermo.
Sinónimosillunwellailingdiseasedunhealthy
Antónimoshealthywellfitrobuststrong