GCSE Spanish vocabulary · AQA & Edexcel
Education & work
462 words the exam can ask you on education & work, read aloud by a Spanish teacher. The list below is the whole of it — nothing outside this can come up.
Every word on education & work
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aceptar(to) accept / acceptingAQA · EDEXCEL
acosobullyingAQA
actividad (f)activityAQA · EDEXCEL
actriz (f)actress, actor (f)AQA · EDEXCEL
actuar(to) act / actingAQA · EDEXCEL
al / en el extranjeroabroadEDEXCEL
al aire librein the open air, outdoorsAQA · EDEXCEL
alegría (f)joy, happinessAQA · EDEXCEL
alumnostudent, pupilAQA
alumno (m), alumna (f)pupil, studentEDEXCEL
amar(to) love / lovingEDEXCEL
ambiciosoambitiousAQA
amigofriendAQA
amigo (m), amiga (f)friendEDEXCEL
amistad (f)friendshipAQA · EDEXCEL
amor (m)loveAQA · EDEXCEL
apoyar(to) support / supportingAQA · EDEXCEL
apoyosupport, backingAQA
aprender(to) learn / learningAQA · EDEXCEL
aprobar(to) pass (test) / passing (test)AQA · EDEXCEL
arquitectura (f)architectureAQA · EDEXCEL
arte (m)artAQA · EDEXCEL
artista (mf)artist, performerAQA · EDEXCEL
artísticoartisticAQA · EDEXCEL
asignatura (f)subject, school subjectAQA · EDEXCEL
asistir(to) attend / attendingAQA
atender(to) serve, look after (patient, customer) / serving, looking after (patient, customer)AQA · EDEXCEL
atraer(to) attract / attractingAQA · EDEXCEL
atravesar(to) cross / crossingEDEXCEL
aulaclassroomAQA
autobúsbusAQA
autorwriter, authorAQA
autoridadauthorityAQA
aventura (f)adventureAQA · EDEXCEL
avión (m)plane, aeroplaneAQA · EDEXCEL
ayudar(to) help / helpingAQA · EDEXCEL
BachilleratoBaccalaureate (equivalent to A levels)AQA
bailar(to) dance / dancingAQA · EDEXCEL
baile (m)danceAQA · EDEXCEL
banco (m)bank, bench, (financial) bankAQA · EDEXCEL
banda (f)band, (musical) bandAQA · EDEXCEL
barco (m)boat, shipAQA · EDEXCEL
bebé (mf)babyAQA · EDEXCEL
beneficio (m)benefit, profitEDEXCEL
biblioteca (f)libraryAQA · EDEXCEL
bicicleta, bicibicycle, bikeAQA
blog (m)blogAQA · EDEXCEL
bolígrafo (m)penAQA · EDEXCEL
bolsa (f)(shopping) bag, bagAQA · EDEXCEL
buscar(to) look for, fetch / looking for, fetchingAQA · EDEXCEL
caballo (m)horseAQA · EDEXCEL
caja (f)checkout, till, boxAQA · EDEXCEL
callarse(to) be quiet, quieten down / being quiet, quietening downAQA · EDEXCEL
cámara (f)cameraAQA · EDEXCEL
camarerawaitressAQA
camarerowaiterAQA
cambio (m)change, exchange (money)AQA · EDEXCEL
camino (m)path, way, routeAQA · EDEXCEL
camisa (f)shirtAQA · EDEXCEL
campaña (f)campaignAQA · EDEXCEL
campo (m)countryside, field, pitchAQA · EDEXCEL
cansadotired, tiringAQA · EDEXCEL
cantante (mf)singerAQA · EDEXCEL
cantar(to) sing / singingAQA · EDEXCEL
capital (f)capital city, capital (city)AQA · EDEXCEL
carrera (f)career, university degree, race, (university) degree courseAQA · EDEXCEL
carta (f)menu, letter, (playing) cardAQA · EDEXCEL
castellano (m)(Castilian) SpanishAQA · EDEXCEL
castigar(to) punish / punishingAQA
celebrar(to) celebrate / celebratingAQA · EDEXCEL
chaqueta (f)jacketEDEXCEL
chico (m)boyAQA · EDEXCEL
ciencia (f), ciencias (fpl)scienceEDEXCEL
cienciasscience(s)AQA
científicoscientistAQA
científico (m), científica (f)scientistEDEXCEL
cita (f)appointment, date, (romantic) dateAQA · EDEXCEL
ciudad (f)city, townAQA · EDEXCEL
ciudadano (m), ciudadana (f)citizenEDEXCEL
clase (f)classroom, class, lesson, kind, typeAQA · EDEXCEL
cliente (mf)customer, clientAQA · EDEXCEL
club (m)club, societyAQA · EDEXCEL
cobrar(to) charge (money), earn / charging (money), earningAQA · EDEXCEL
cocinar(to) cook / cookingAQA · EDEXCEL
cola (f)queue, glue, tailAQA · EDEXCEL
colegio (m)school, high school, (primary/secondary) schoolAQA · EDEXCEL
comentario (m)comment, remarkAQA · EDEXCEL
comer(to) eat / eatingAQA · EDEXCEL
comercio (m)trade, business (shop), commerce, businessAQA · EDEXCEL
compañeroclassmate, group member, colleague, companionAQA
compañero (m), compañera (f)classmate, companion, colleagueEDEXCEL
compañía (f)company, firmAQA · EDEXCEL
competición (f)competition, contestEDEXCEL
comportamiento (m)behaviourAQA · EDEXCEL
compra(s) (f)shopping, purchaseAQA · EDEXCEL
concursocompetition, quizAQA
conectarse (a Internet)(to) connect (online) / connecting (online)EDEXCEL
confianza (f)confidence, trustAQA · EDEXCEL
confiar(to) trust, confide / trusting, confidingAQA
conflicto (m)conflictAQA · EDEXCEL
conocer(to) know (person, place), meet (for the first time) / knowing (person, place), meeting (for the first time)AQA · EDEXCEL
conocimiento (m)knowledgeAQA · EDEXCEL
conseguir(to) get, obtain / getting, obtainingAQA · EDEXCEL
consejo (m)advice, (piece of) adviceAQA · EDEXCEL
construcciónconstruction, buildingAQA
construir(to) build / buildingAQA · EDEXCEL
continuar(to) continue / continuingAQA · EDEXCEL
conversación (f)conversationAQA · EDEXCEL
conversar(to) chat, talk / chatting, talkingEDEXCEL
convertirse(to) become, transform / becoming, transformingAQA
corbata (f)tieEDEXCEL
correo (electrónico)mail, post (email)AQA
correo electrónico (m)emailEDEXCEL
cuaderno (m)notebook, workbookEDEXCEL
cuadro (m)paintingEDEXCEL
cuenta (f)bill, accountAQA · EDEXCEL
cuidadorcarerAQA
cuidar (de)(to) look after / looking afterEDEXCEL
culpablame, faultAQA
curso (m)school year, courseEDEXCEL
datos (mpl)dataEDEXCEL
de modain fashion, fashionableAQA
de vacacioneson holidayAQA
debate (m)debateEDEXCEL
debereshomeworkAQA
deberes (mpl)homework, dutiesEDEXCEL
deportistasportspersonAQA
deportivosporty, sportsAQA · EDEXCEL
derecho (m)right, law (subject of study)AQA · EDEXCEL
día (m)day, daytimeAQA · EDEXCEL
diálogodialogue, conversationAQA
diarionewspaper, diary, journalAQA · EDEXCEL
dibujo (m)drawing, artAQA · EDEXCEL
dinero (m)moneyAQA · EDEXCEL
directorheadteacher, director, managerAQA
director (m), directora (f)boss, headteacherEDEXCEL
discusión (f)discussion, argumentAQA · EDEXCEL
discutir(to) argue, discuss / arguing, discussingAQA · EDEXCEL
diseñar(to) design / designingAQA
diseño (m)designAQA · EDEXCEL
doctor (m), doctora (f)doctorEDEXCEL
documentodocumentAQA
drama (m)dramaEDEXCEL
droga (f)drugAQA · EDEXCEL
dueñoowner, landlord (m)AQA
economíaeconomy, economicsAQA
edificio (m)buildingAQA · EDEXCEL
educación (f)educationAQA · EDEXCEL
educativoeducationalAQA · EDEXCEL
ejércitoarmyAQA
empleadoemployeeAQA
emplear(to) employ, use / employing, usingAQA
empleo (m)job, employment, work, occupationAQA · EDEXCEL
empresa (f)company, firm, businessAQA · EDEXCEL
empresariobusiness person, entrepreneurAQA
empresario (m), empresaria (f)entrepreneur, manager, employerEDEXCEL
en líneaonlineEDEXCEL
enamorar(se)(to) fall in love / falling in loveEDEXCEL
encontrar; encontrarse(to) find / finding; (to) run into, be located, feel / running into, being located, feelingEDEXCEL
enfermeronurseAQA
enseñanza (f)teaching, educationAQA · EDEXCEL
enseñar(to) teach, show / teaching, showingAQA · EDEXCEL
entregar(to) deliver, hand in / delivering, handing inAQA · EDEXCEL
entregarse(to) turn yourself in / turning yourself inAQA
entrevista (f)interviewAQA · EDEXCEL
enviar(to) send / sendingAQA · EDEXCEL
equipo (m)team, equipmentAQA · EDEXCEL
error (m)mistake, errorAQA · EDEXCEL
escolarschoolEDEXCEL
escribir(to) write / writingAQA · EDEXCEL
escritowrittenEDEXCEL
escrito (aux)(has, have) writtenAQA
escritorwriterAQA
escritor (m), escritora (f)writerEDEXCEL
escuchar(to) listen (to) / listening (to)AQA · EDEXCEL
escuela (f)school, (primary) schoolAQA · EDEXCEL
esfuerzoeffortAQA
especie (f)species, kindAQA · EDEXCEL
espectáculo (m)show (e.g. theatre), show, spectacleAQA · EDEXCEL
estadio (m)stadiumAQA · EDEXCEL
estrésstressAQA
estrictostrictAQA · EDEXCEL
estudiante (mf)studentAQA · EDEXCEL
estudiar(to) study / studyingAQA · EDEXCEL
estudio (m)study, learning, studioAQA · EDEXCEL
euro (m)EuroAQA · EDEXCEL
evento (m)eventAQA · EDEXCEL
examen (m)examAQA · EDEXCEL
excursión (f)outing, trip, excursionAQA · EDEXCEL
éxito (m)successAQA · EDEXCEL
experiencia (f)experienceAQA · EDEXCEL
expertoexpertAQA
experto (m), experta (f)expertEDEXCEL
expresar(to) express / expressingAQA
extranjeroabroad, foreigner (m)AQA · EDEXCEL
fábricafactoryAQA
fabricar(to) manufacture, produce / manufacturing, producingAQA
falda (f)skirtAQA · EDEXCEL
familia (f)familyAQA · EDEXCEL
fe (f)faithEDEXCEL
felicidad (f)happinessAQA · EDEXCEL
firmar(to) sign / signingAQA
formación (f)training, educationAQA · EDEXCEL
formar; formarse (en, como)(to) form / forming; (to) train (as) / training (as)EDEXCEL
foto (f)photo, pictureAQA · EDEXCEL
frasephrase, sentenceAQA
fumar(to) smoke / smokingAQA · EDEXCEL
fundar(to) set up, establish / setting up, establishingAQA
fútbol (m)footballAQA · EDEXCEL
ganar(to) win, earn / winning, earningAQA · EDEXCEL
gastar(to) spend (money) / spending (money)AQA · EDEXCEL
género (m)gender, genreAQA · EDEXCEL
gente (f)peopleAQA · EDEXCEL
geografíageographyAQA
gobierno (m)governmentAQA · EDEXCEL
grabar(to) record / recordingAQA · EDEXCEL
gritar(to) shout / shoutingAQA · EDEXCEL
grupo (m)group, bandAQA · EDEXCEL
guíaguide, guide bookAQA
hacer turismoto sightsee / go sightseeingEDEXCEL
historia (f)history, storyAQA · EDEXCEL
hoja (f)sheet, leafEDEXCEL
horario (m)timetable, scheduleAQA · EDEXCEL
hospital (m)hospitalAQA · EDEXCEL
huelgastrikeAQA
idioma (m)language (specific language), languageAQA · EDEXCEL
igualequal, same, alikeAQA · EDEXCEL
igualdad (f)equalityAQA · EDEXCEL
imaginaciónimaginationAQA
impuestotaxAQA
independencia (f)independenceAQA · EDEXCEL
industria (f)industry, factoryAQA · EDEXCEL
influencia (f)influenceAQA · EDEXCEL
informáticaICTAQA
informereportAQA
ingenieroengineerAQA
inglésEnglishAQA · EDEXCEL
instalaciónfacilityAQA
instalaciones (fpl)facilitiesEDEXCEL
instalar(to) install / installingAQA
instituto (m)school, high school, institute, secondary schoolAQA · EDEXCEL
inteligenciaintelligenceAQA
intercambio (m)exchangeEDEXCEL
internacionalinternationalAQA · EDEXCEL
Internet (m)InternetAQA · EDEXCEL
investigacióninvestigation, researchAQA
investigar(to) investigate, research / investigating, researchingAQA
ir(se) de vacaciones(to) go on holiday / going on holidayEDEXCEL
jefa (f)boss, managerEDEXCEL
jefe (mf)boss, manager, leaderAQA · EDEXCEL
joven (mf)young person, youngAQA · EDEXCEL
juega (a), ¡juega (a)!(she, he, it, one) plays / (she, he, it, one) is playing / (you (formal)) play / Play! (you)EDEXCEL
juega | ijuega!(she, he, it, one) plays / (she, he, it, one) is playing / (you (formal)) play / Play! (you)AQA
juegan(they) play / (they) are playingAQA
juegan (a)(they) play / (they) are playingEDEXCEL
juegas(you) play / (you) are playingAQA
juegas (a)(you) play / (you) are playingEDEXCEL
juego (a)(I) play / (I) am playingEDEXCEL
juego (m)gameAQA · EDEXCEL
jugar(to) play (sport/game) / playing (sport/game)AQA
jugar (a)(to) play / playingEDEXCEL
juntarse(to) meet, get together / meeting, getting togetherEDEXCEL
justicia (f)justice, fairnessEDEXCEL
juventud (f)youthAQA · EDEXCEL
laboral(of) work, relating to workAQA · EDEXCEL
laboratoriolaboratoryAQA
lectura (f)readingAQA · EDEXCEL
leer(to) read / readingAQA · EDEXCEL
lengua (f)tongue, languageAQA · EDEXCEL
lenguajelanguage, speechAQA
ley (f)law, ruleAQA · EDEXCEL
leyendoreadingEDEXCEL
libertad (f)freedomAQA · EDEXCEL
libro (m)bookAQA · EDEXCEL
lista (f)list, (school) registerAQA · EDEXCEL
listoready (after estar), clever, intelligent (after ser)AQA · EDEXCEL
literaturaliteratureAQA
llamar(to) call, name / calling, namingAQA
llamarse(to) be called / being calledAQA
llegada (f)arrivalAQA · EDEXCEL
lograr(to) achieve, manage to (+verb) / achieving, managing to (+verb)AQA · EDEXCEL
lujoluxuryAQA
mandar(to) send, order / sending, orderingAQA · EDEXCEL
manifestación (f)protestAQA · EDEXCEL
manifestarse(to) protest / protestingEDEXCEL
matemáticasmathsAQA
matemáticas (fpl)MathsEDEXCEL
medicina (f)medicine, medicationAQA · EDEXCEL
médicodoctorAQA
médico (m), médica (f)doctorEDEXCEL
medios (mpl)media, meansEDEXCEL
medios de comunicaciónmediaAQA
mejorar(to) improve, make better / improving, making betterAQA · EDEXCEL
memoria (f)memoryAQA · EDEXCEL
mercado (m)marketAQA · EDEXCEL
merecer(to) deserve, be worthy of / deserving, being worthy ofAQA · EDEXCEL
mesa (f)tableAQA · EDEXCEL
miembro (m)memberAQA · EDEXCEL
mochilarucksack, school bagAQA
modafashionAQA
modelo (mf)modelAQA · EDEXCEL
molestar(to) annoy / annoyingEDEXCEL
mujer (f)woman / wife, woman, wifeAQA · EDEXCEL
mundo (m)worldAQA · EDEXCEL
museo (m)museumAQA · EDEXCEL
música (f)musicAQA · EDEXCEL
músicomusicianAQA
nacionalnationalAQA · EDEXCEL
nacionalidadnationalityAQA
negocio (m)business, storeAQA · EDEXCEL
niña (f)child, (young) girl, young girlAQA · EDEXCEL
niño (m)child, (young) boy, little boyAQA · EDEXCEL
nivel (m)levelAQA · EDEXCEL
nombre (m)nameAQA · EDEXCEL
norma (f)ruleEDEXCEL
notagrade, note, markAQA
noticias (fpl)newsEDEXCEL
novela (f)novelAQA · EDEXCEL
novia (f)girlfriend, brideAQA · EDEXCEL
objetivo (m)objective, goalEDEXCEL
obligatoriocompulsoryAQA
obra (f)play, work, bookAQA · EDEXCEL
obreroworker, labourerAQA
oferta (f)offerAQA · EDEXCEL
oficina (f)officeAQA · EDEXCEL
opción (f)option, choiceAQA · EDEXCEL
oportunidad (f)opportunity, chanceAQA · EDEXCEL
ordenadorcomputerAQA
ordenador (portátil) (m)(laptop) computerEDEXCEL
organizar(to) organise / organisingAQA · EDEXCEL
orquesta (f)orchestra, dance bandAQA · EDEXCEL
página (f)pageAQA · EDEXCEL
pago (m)paymentEDEXCEL
país (m)countryAQA · EDEXCEL
palabra (f)wordAQA · EDEXCEL
pantalla (f)screen, monitorAQA · EDEXCEL
pantalón/pantalonestrousersAQA
pantalones (mpl)trousersEDEXCEL
papel (m)paper, role, part (movie, play), partAQA · EDEXCEL
parounemployment, strikeAQA
participar(to) participate / participatingAQA · EDEXCEL
partido (m)match (sports), (political) party, (sports) matchAQA · EDEXCEL
pasaporte (m)passportEDEXCEL
pasatiempo (m)leisure activity, hobbyEDEXCEL
patio (m)playground, courtyard, yardAQA · EDEXCEL
paz (f)peaceAQA · EDEXCEL
pedir(to) ask for / asking forAQA · EDEXCEL
película (f)film, movieAQA · EDEXCEL
peluquerohairdresserAQA
perezosolazyAQA
periódico (m)newspaperAQA · EDEXCEL
periodistajournalistAQA
perro (m)dogAQA · EDEXCEL
pintar(to) paint / paintingAQA · EDEXCEL
pintorpainterAQA
pobrepoor, unfortunate (before the noun), without money (after the noun)AQA · EDEXCEL
policía (mf)police, police force, police officerAQA · EDEXCEL
políticapolitics, policyAQA
portátillaptopAQA
practicar(to) practise / practisingAQA · EDEXCEL
premio (m)prize, reward, awardAQA · EDEXCEL
presentación (f)presentation, introductionEDEXCEL
presidenta (f)president, chairpersonEDEXCEL
presidente (m)president, chairpersonEDEXCEL
presión (f)pressureAQA · EDEXCEL
prestar(to) lend / lendingEDEXCEL
profesiónprofessionAQA
profesionalprofessionalAQA · EDEXCEL
profesorteacherAQA
profesor (m), profesora (f)teacher, professorEDEXCEL
programa (m)show (TV, radio), programme (activity, plan), programmeAQA · EDEXCEL
prohibir(to) forbid, ban / forbidding, banningEDEXCEL
promover(to) promote / promotingAQA
proyecto (m)project, planAQA · EDEXCEL
prueba (f)class test, test, trial, proofAQA · EDEXCEL
publicación (f)post, publicationEDEXCEL
publicar(to) publish, post (online) / publishing, posting (online)AQA · EDEXCEL
pueblo (m)village, town, small townAQA · EDEXCEL
puente (m)bridge, long weekendAQA · EDEXCEL
puerta (f)doorAQA · EDEXCEL
químicochemicalAQA
radio (f)radioAQA · EDEXCEL
recepciónreceptionAQA
recreobreak (at school)AQA
recursoresourceAQA
recursos (mpl)resourcesEDEXCEL
red (Red)network (internet), net (fishing)AQA
reflejar(to) reflect / reflectingAQA · EDEXCEL
regalo (m)present, giftAQA · EDEXCEL
regla (f)ruler, rule, regulationAQA · EDEXCEL
relación (f)relationship, relationAQA · EDEXCEL
relacionarse con(to) relate to, get on with / relating to, getting on withAQA
representanterepresentativeAQA
respeto (m)respect, regardAQA · EDEXCEL
responsableresponsibleAQA · EDEXCEL
respuestaanswer, replyAQA
resultado (m)result, outcomeAQA · EDEXCEL
reunión (f)meeting, reunionAQA · EDEXCEL
reunirse(to) get together / getting togetherAQA · EDEXCEL
revista (f)magazineAQA · EDEXCEL
ricorich, wealthy, tastyAQA · EDEXCEL
ropa (f)clothes, clothingAQA · EDEXCEL
sacar buenas / malas notas(to) get good / bad gradesEDEXCEL
salario (m)salary, wageAQA · EDEXCEL
saludo (m)greeting, regardsEDEXCEL
salvar(to) save, rescue / saving, rescuingAQA · EDEXCEL
se me da bien/mal (el español)I am good/bad at (Spanish)EDEXCEL
secciónsection, department (in store)AQA
secretariosecretaryAQA
seguridad (f)security, safetyAQA · EDEXCEL
selecciónchoice, selection, national sports teamAQA
señorMr., man, Sir, gentlemanAQA · EDEXCEL
septiembreSeptemberAQA · EDEXCEL
serviciostoiletsAQA
silencio (m)silenceAQA · EDEXCEL
silla (f)chair, seatAQA · EDEXCEL
silla de ruedas (f)wheelchairEDEXCEL
sistemasystemAQA
sociedad (f)societyAQA · EDEXCEL
soldadosoldierAQA
solicitar(to) request, apply for / requesting, applying forAQA · EDEXCEL
sueño (m)dream, sleepAQA · EDEXCEL
suerte (f)luck, fortuneAQA · EDEXCEL
superar(to) get over, overcome / getting over, overcomingAQA
suspender(to) fail / failingAQA
tarea (f)task, job, homework, choreAQA · EDEXCEL
tasarateAQA
teatro (m)theatre, dramaAQA · EDEXCEL
tecnología (f)technologyAQA · EDEXCEL
teléfono (m)(tele)phone, phone, telephoneAQA · EDEXCEL
tema (m)topic, theme, issue, subject, matterAQA · EDEXCEL
texto (m)textEDEXCEL
tienda (f)shop, tentAQA · EDEXCEL
tierra (f)earth, land, groundAQA · EDEXCEL
título (m)title, qualification, (university) degreeAQA · EDEXCEL
tocar(to) touch, play (instrument) / touching, playing (instrument)AQA · EDEXCEL
tomar el sol(to) sunbathe / sunbathingAQA · EDEXCEL
tontosillyAQA
trabajadorhardworkingAQA · EDEXCEL
trabajadorahardworkingEDEXCEL
trabajar(to) work / workingAQA · EDEXCEL
trabajo (m)work, job, school assignment, effortAQA · EDEXCEL
traduccióntranslationAQA
traducir(to) translate / translatingEDEXCEL
traje (m)suit, costumeAQA · EDEXCEL
turismo (m)tourismAQA · EDEXCEL
turista (mf)touristAQA · EDEXCEL
uniforme (m)uniformAQA · EDEXCEL
universidad (f)universityAQA · EDEXCEL
universitariouniversityAQA · EDEXCEL
vacacionesholidaysAQA
vacaciones (fpl)holidaysEDEXCEL
vagolazyAQA
vender(to) sell / sellingAQA · EDEXCEL
ventana (f)windowAQA · EDEXCEL
viajar(to) travel / travellingAQA · EDEXCEL
viaje (m)trip, journey, travelAQA · EDEXCEL
víctima (mf)victim, casualtyAQA · EDEXCEL
vida (f)lifeAQA · EDEXCEL
votar(to) vote / votingAQA · EDEXCEL
vuelo (m)flightAQA · EDEXCEL
zapato (m)shoeAQA · EDEXCEL
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