GCSE Spanish vocabulary · AQA & Edexcel

Free time

384 words the exam can ask you on free time, read aloud by a Spanish teacher. The list below is the whole of it — nothing outside this can come up.

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accidente (m)accidentAQA · EDEXCEL
acción (f)action, actAQA · EDEXCEL
actividad (f)activityAQA · EDEXCEL
activoactiveAQA · EDEXCEL
actuaciónperformance, actingAQA
actuar(to) act / actingAQA · EDEXCEL
acuáticowater, aquaticAQA
aficionadofanAQA
aficionado (a/de) (m), aficionada (a/de) (f)fan (of)EDEXCEL
agua (f)waterAQA · EDEXCEL
ahorrar(to) save (time, money) / saving (time, money)AQA · EDEXCEL
aire (m)airAQA · EDEXCEL
al aire librein the open air, outdoorsAQA · EDEXCEL
alegrecheerful, happy, livelyAQA · EDEXCEL
alegría (f)joy, happinessAQA · EDEXCEL
alquilar(to) hire, rent / hiring, rentingAQA · EDEXCEL
altotall, high, loud (volume)AQA · EDEXCEL
amigofriendAQA
andar(to) walk / walkingAQA · EDEXCEL
aplicación (f)application, appEDEXCEL
aprender(to) learn / learningAQA · EDEXCEL
aprobar(to) pass (test) / passing (test)AQA · EDEXCEL
apropiadoappropriate, suitableAQA
aprovechar(to) take advantage of, make the most of / taking advantage of, making the most ofEDEXCEL
arroz (m)riceAQA · EDEXCEL
arte (m)artAQA · EDEXCEL
artículo (m)article, product, itemAQA · EDEXCEL
artista (mf)artist, performerAQA · EDEXCEL
artísticoartisticAQA · EDEXCEL
asistir(to) attend / attendingAQA
atender(to) serve, look after (patient, customer) / serving, looking after (patient, customer)AQA · EDEXCEL
atletismo (m)athleticsEDEXCEL
auriculares (mpl)headphones, earbudsEDEXCEL
aventura (f)adventureAQA · EDEXCEL
azúcar (m)sugarAQA · EDEXCEL
bailar(to) dance / dancingAQA · EDEXCEL
baile (m)danceAQA · EDEXCEL
bajar(to) go down, get off, download, lower / going down, getting off, downloading, loweringAQA · EDEXCEL
baloncesto (m)basketballAQA · EDEXCEL
banda (f)band, (musical) bandAQA · EDEXCEL
bañar; bañarseto bathe / bathing; to have a bath, swim / bathing, swimmingEDEXCEL
baño (m)bathroom, bath, swimAQA · EDEXCEL
baratocheapAQA · EDEXCEL
beber(to) drink / drinkingAQA · EDEXCEL
bebida (f)drink, beverageAQA · EDEXCEL
belleza (f)beautyAQA · EDEXCEL
bicicleta (f)bicycleEDEXCEL
bicicleta, bicibicycle, bikeAQA
bienvenidowelcomeAQA
billete (m)ticket (transport), note (money), ticket (for transport)AQA · EDEXCEL
blog (m)blogAQA · EDEXCEL
bolsa (f)(shopping) bag, bagAQA · EDEXCEL
botella (f)bottleAQA · EDEXCEL
brazo (m)armAQA · EDEXCEL
caballo (m)horseAQA · EDEXCEL
cadena (f)chain, channelEDEXCEL
caja (f)checkout, till, boxAQA · EDEXCEL
calcetín (m)sockEDEXCEL
cámara (f)cameraAQA · EDEXCEL
camarerawaitressAQA
cambio (m)change, exchange (money)AQA · EDEXCEL
caminar(to) walk / walkingAQA · EDEXCEL
camisa (f)shirtAQA · EDEXCEL
camiseta (f)T-shirtAQA · EDEXCEL
campo (m)countryside, field, pitchAQA · EDEXCEL
canal (m)channel, canalAQA · EDEXCEL
canción (f)songAQA · EDEXCEL
cansadotired, tiringAQA · EDEXCEL
cantante (mf)singerAQA · EDEXCEL
cantar(to) sing / singingAQA · EDEXCEL
capitán (m)captainEDEXCEL
capitana (f)captainEDEXCEL
carne (f)meatAQA · EDEXCEL
caroexpensiveAQA · EDEXCEL
carrera (f)career, university degree, race, (university) degree courseAQA · EDEXCEL
carta (f)menu, letter, (playing) cardAQA · EDEXCEL
casco (m)helmetEDEXCEL
celebrar(to) celebrate / celebratingAQA · EDEXCEL
celebrarse(to) hold (an event) / holding (an event)AQA
cena (f)dinner, evening mealAQA · EDEXCEL
cenar(to) have dinner, tea (evening meal) / having dinner, tea (evening meal)AQA
centro comercial (m)shopping centreAQA · EDEXCEL
chaqueta (f)jacketEDEXCEL
charlar(to) chat / chattingAQA
ciclismo (m)cyclingEDEXCEL
ciudad (f)city, townAQA · EDEXCEL
clásicoclassic, classicalAQA · EDEXCEL
cliente (mf)customer, clientAQA · EDEXCEL
cobrar(to) charge (money), earn / charging (money), earningAQA · EDEXCEL
cocina (f)kitchen, cuisine, cooking, food technologyAQA · EDEXCEL
cocinar(to) cook / cookingAQA · EDEXCEL
cola (f)queue, glue, tailAQA · EDEXCEL
colgar(to) hang (up), post (photo) / hanging (up), posting (photo)AQA · EDEXCEL
comer(to) eat / eatingAQA · EDEXCEL
comida (f)food, meal, lunchAQA · EDEXCEL
competición (f)competition, contestEDEXCEL
compra(s) (f)shopping, purchaseAQA · EDEXCEL
comprar(to) buy, purchase / buying, purchasingAQA · EDEXCEL
comunicar, comunicarse(to) communicate / communicatingEDEXCEL
concierto (m)concertAQA · EDEXCEL
conectarse (a Internet)(to) connect (online) / connecting (online)EDEXCEL
contentohappy, content, pleasedAQA · EDEXCEL
contestar(to) answer, reply, respond / answering, replying, respondingAQA · EDEXCEL
copa (f)cup, glassAQA · EDEXCEL
corazón (m)heartAQA · EDEXCEL
corbata (f)tieEDEXCEL
correr(to) run / runningAQA · EDEXCEL
corridabullfightAQA
costar(to) cost, be hard / costing, being hardAQA · EDEXCEL
costoprice, costAQA
cuenta (f)bill, accountAQA · EDEXCEL
cuerpo (m)bodyAQA · EDEXCEL
cultura (f)cultureAQA · EDEXCEL
cumpleaños (m)birthdayAQA · EDEXCEL
dar un paseo(to) go for a walk, stroll / going for a walk, strollAQA
de modain fashion, fashionableAQA
dedo (m)fingerEDEXCEL
deporte (m)sportAQA · EDEXCEL
deportivosporty, sportsAQA · EDEXCEL
descansar(to) rest, relax / resting, relaxingAQA · EDEXCEL
descuentodiscountAQA
desfile (m)parade, processionAQA · EDEXCEL
destino (m)destination, destinyAQA · EDEXCEL
dinero (m)moneyAQA · EDEXCEL
diseño (m)designAQA · EDEXCEL
disfrutar (de)(to) enjoy / enjoyingEDEXCEL
dispositivodevice, gadgetAQA
distancia (f)distanceAQA · EDEXCEL
divertidofun, enjoyableAQA · EDEXCEL
divertir(to) amuse, entertain / amusing, entertainingAQA
divertirse(to) enjoy oneself, have a good time / enjoying oneself, having a good timeAQA · EDEXCEL
documental (m)documentaryAQA · EDEXCEL
dólar (m)dollarEDEXCEL
doler(to) hurt, be painful / hurting, being painfulAQA · EDEXCEL
dormir(to) sleep / sleepingAQA
dormirse(to) fall asleep / falling asleepAQA
droga (f)drugAQA · EDEXCEL
dulcesweetAQA · EDEXCEL
educación (f)educationAQA · EDEXCEL
ejercicio (m)exerciseAQA · EDEXCEL
en líneaonlineEDEXCEL
encantar(to) love, delight, be delightful to / loving, delighting, being delightful toAQA · EDEXCEL
ensalada (f)saladAQA · EDEXCEL
entrada (f)entrance, admission ticketAQA · EDEXCEL
entrenar(to) train / trainingAQA
entrenarse(to) train, go training / training, going trainingAQA
entrevista (f)interviewAQA · EDEXCEL
equipo (m)team, equipmentAQA · EDEXCEL
escenascene (of film), stageAQA
escenario (m)stageEDEXCEL
escribir(to) write / writingAQA · EDEXCEL
escrito (aux)(has, have) writtenAQA
escuchar(to) listen (to) / listening (to)AQA · EDEXCEL
espectáculo (m)show (e.g. theatre), show, spectacleAQA · EDEXCEL
estadio (m)stadiumAQA · EDEXCEL
estrella (f)starAQA · EDEXCEL
euro (m)EuroAQA · EDEXCEL
evento (m)eventAQA · EDEXCEL
excursión (f)outing, trip, excursionAQA · EDEXCEL
éxito (m)successAQA · EDEXCEL
exposición (f)exhibition, displayAQA · EDEXCEL
falda (f)skirtAQA · EDEXCEL
familia (f)familyAQA · EDEXCEL
famosofamous, well-knownAQA · EDEXCEL
felicidad (f)happinessAQA · EDEXCEL
felizhappy, glad, contentAQA · EDEXCEL
ficciónfictionAQA
fiesta (f)party, bank holiday, festivalAQA · EDEXCEL
físicophysicalAQA · EDEXCEL
flamenco (m)flamenco (dance/music), flamenco (dance/music from the south of Spain)AQA · EDEXCEL
forma (f); en formaway, form, shape; fit, in shapeEDEXCEL
fruta (f)fruitAQA · EDEXCEL
fumar(to) smoke / smokingAQA · EDEXCEL
fútbol (m)footballAQA · EDEXCEL
gafasglassesAQA
ganar(to) win, earn / winning, earningAQA · EDEXCEL
gastar(to) spend (money) / spending (money)AQA · EDEXCEL
gastosexpenses, costs, spendingAQA
género (m)gender, genreAQA · EDEXCEL
gimnasio (m)gymAQA · EDEXCEL
gira (f)tourEDEXCEL
grabar(to) record / recordingAQA · EDEXCEL
graciosofunnyAQA
grasa (f)fat, greaseAQA · EDEXCEL
gratisfree (of charge)AQA
grupo (m)group, bandAQA · EDEXCEL
guíaguide, guide bookAQA
guitarraguitarAQA
gusto (m)pleasure, tasteEDEXCEL
hamburguesa (f)burger, hamburgerAQA · EDEXCEL
herida (f)injury, woundAQA · EDEXCEL
hogar (m)homeAQA · EDEXCEL
horario (m)timetable, scheduleAQA · EDEXCEL
huevo (m)eggAQA · EDEXCEL
igualequal, same, alikeAQA · EDEXCEL
imaginaciónimaginationAQA
infantilof children, children'sAQA
informereportAQA
instalaciones (fpl)facilitiesEDEXCEL
instrumento (m)instrumentEDEXCEL
internacionalinternationalAQA · EDEXCEL
Internet (m)InternetAQA · EDEXCEL
invitar(to) invite / invitingAQA · EDEXCEL
ir de compras(to) go shoppingEDEXCEL
jersey (m)jumperEDEXCEL
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
jugador (m), jugadora (f)playerEDEXCEL
jugar(to) play (sport/game) / playing (sport/game)AQA
jugar (a)(to) play / playingEDEXCEL
juguetetoyAQA
kilómetro (m)kilometerAQA · EDEXCEL
leche (f)milkAQA · EDEXCEL
lectura (f)readingAQA · EDEXCEL
leer(to) read / readingAQA · EDEXCEL
lengua (f)tongue, languageAQA · EDEXCEL
letra (f)letter, lyricsAQA · EDEXCEL
levantar(to) raise / raisingAQA
levantarse(to) get up / getting upAQA · EDEXCEL
leyendoreadingEDEXCEL
libro (m)bookAQA · EDEXCEL
literaturaliteratureAQA
llamar(to) call, name / calling, namingAQA
llamarse(to) be called / being calledAQA
lococrazy, insaneAQA
lograr(to) achieve, manage to (+verb) / achieving, managing to (+verb)AQA · EDEXCEL
lucha (f)fightEDEXCEL
luchar(to) fight, struggle / fighting, strugglingAQA · EDEXCEL
mantener; mantenerse(to) maintain, keep / maintaining, keeping; to keep, stay / keeping, stayingEDEXCEL
manzanaappleAQA
mar (m)seaAQA · EDEXCEL
marca (f)brand, mark, makeAQA · EDEXCEL
mascotapetAQA
medios (mpl)media, meansEDEXCEL
medios de comunicaciónmediaAQA
mercado (m)marketAQA · EDEXCEL
miembro (m)memberAQA · EDEXCEL
mochilarucksack, school bagAQA
modafashionAQA
moda (f); a la moda, de modafashion; fashionableEDEXCEL
modelo (mf)modelAQA · EDEXCEL
moneda (f)coin, currencyEDEXCEL
monopatín (m)skateboardEDEXCEL
monopatinaje (m)skateboardingEDEXCEL
montar(to) ride, set up / riding, setting upAQA · EDEXCEL
mover(se)(to) move / movingEDEXCEL
móvil (m)mobile phoneAQA · EDEXCEL
mundialworld(wide)AQA · EDEXCEL
música (f)musicAQA · EDEXCEL
nacionalnationalAQA · EDEXCEL
nadar(to) swim / swimmingAQA
naranjaorange (fruit, and the colour)AQA · EDEXCEL
natación (f)swimmingAQA · EDEXCEL
naturaleza (f)natureAQA · EDEXCEL
negocio (m)business, storeAQA · EDEXCEL
nieve (f)snowEDEXCEL
norma (f)ruleEDEXCEL
novela (f)novelAQA · EDEXCEL
obra (f)play, work, bookAQA · EDEXCEL
oferta (f)offerAQA · EDEXCEL
opción (f)option, choiceAQA · EDEXCEL
ordenador (portátil) (m)(laptop) computerEDEXCEL
organizaciónorganisationAQA
organizar(to) organise / organisingAQA · EDEXCEL
orquesta (f)orchestra, dance bandAQA · EDEXCEL
paella (f)paellaAQA · EDEXCEL
pagar(to) pay (for) / paying (for)AQA · EDEXCEL
pago (m)paymentEDEXCEL
pan (m)breadAQA · EDEXCEL
pantalones (mpl)trousersEDEXCEL
pañuelo (m)headscarfEDEXCEL
papel (m)paper, role, part (movie, play), partAQA · EDEXCEL
parque temáticotheme parkAQA
partido (m)match (sports), (political) party, (sports) matchAQA · EDEXCEL
pasarlo bien/malto have a good/bad timeAQA
pasatiempo (m)leisure activity, hobbyEDEXCEL
pasear(to) take for a walk, go for a walk / taking for a walk, going for a walkAQA · EDEXCEL
patatas fritaschips, friesAQA
pedir(to) ask for / asking forAQA · EDEXCEL
pelearse(to) fight (physically) / fighting (physically)AQA · EDEXCEL
película (f)film, movieAQA · EDEXCEL
pie (m); a pie; de piefoot; on foot, walking; standingEDEXCEL
pierna (f)legAQA · EDEXCEL
pinturapainting, paintAQA
piscina (f)swimming poolAQA · EDEXCEL
placer (m)pleasure, amusementEDEXCEL
plástico (m)plasticAQA · EDEXCEL
playa (f)beachAQA · EDEXCEL
pop (m), música pop (f)popEDEXCEL
practicar(to) practise / practisingAQA · EDEXCEL
precio (m)price, cost, valueAQA · EDEXCEL
probar(to) taste, try / tasting, tryingAQA · EDEXCEL
producto (m)productAQA · EDEXCEL
programa (m)show (TV, radio), programme (activity, plan), programmeAQA · EDEXCEL
protagonistaprotagonist/main characterAQA
público (m)public, audienceAQA · EDEXCEL
pueblo (m)village, town, small townAQA · EDEXCEL
puesto (m)position, stall, stand, place, postAQA · EDEXCEL
queso (m)cheeseEDEXCEL
radio (f)radioAQA · EDEXCEL
realidad (f)realityAQA · EDEXCEL
rebajas (fpl)salesEDEXCEL
regalar(to) give (as a gift) / giving (as a gift)AQA · EDEXCEL
regalo (m)present, giftAQA · EDEXCEL
regla (f)ruler, rule, regulationAQA · EDEXCEL
reírse(to) laugh / laughingAQA
relación (f)relationship, relationAQA · EDEXCEL
relajanterelaxingAQA · EDEXCEL
relajarse(to) relax / relaxingEDEXCEL
reservar(to) book, reserve / booking, reservingAQA · EDEXCEL
resultado (m)result, outcomeAQA · EDEXCEL
reunión (f)meeting, reunionAQA · EDEXCEL
revista (f)magazineAQA · EDEXCEL
ricorich, wealthy, tastyAQA · EDEXCEL
riesgo (m)riskAQA · EDEXCEL
risalaughAQA
ritmo (m)rhythmEDEXCEL
rock (m)rock musicEDEXCEL
rodilla (f)kneeEDEXCEL
románticoromanticAQA
ropa (f)clothes, clothingAQA · EDEXCEL
sal (m)saltAQA · EDEXCEL
salud (f)healthAQA · EDEXCEL
sanohealthy, wholesomeAQA · EDEXCEL
secciónsection, department (in store)AQA
seguidor (m), seguidora (f)followerEDEXCEL
seguridad (f)security, safetyAQA · EDEXCEL
selecciónchoice, selection, national sports teamAQA
sentarse(to) sit (down) / sitting (down)AQA
serie (f)seriesAQA · EDEXCEL
sombrashade, shadowAQA
sombrero (m)hatEDEXCEL
sonido (m)soundAQA · EDEXCEL
streaming (m)streamingEDEXCEL
subir(to) go up, upload / going up, uploadingAQA · EDEXCEL
supermercado (m)supermarketAQA · EDEXCEL
talla (f)size of clothingEDEXCEL
tapassmall dishes of food, bar snacksAQA
tarjeta (f)card, credit card, written card, bank cardAQA · EDEXCEL
tecnología (f)technologyAQA · EDEXCEL
tele, televisiónTV, televisionAQA
telenovelasoap (opera), TV serialAQA
telerrealidadreality TVAQA
temporada (f)season (period of time, TV, series, food...), season (of sport, music)AQA · EDEXCEL
tenis (m)tennisEDEXCEL
tienda (f)shop, tentAQA · EDEXCEL
tocar(to) touch, play (instrument) / touching, playing (instrument)AQA · EDEXCEL
tomar el sol(to) sunbathe / sunbathingAQA · EDEXCEL
torneotournamentAQA
traje (m)suit, costumeAQA · EDEXCEL
uvagrapeAQA
vaso (m)glass, (drinking) glassAQA · EDEXCEL
veía(I, she, he, it, one) used to see, used to watch / (I, she, he, it, one) was seeing, was watching / (you (formal)) used to see, used to watch / (you (formal)) were seeing, were watchingAQA · EDEXCEL
veías(you) used to see, used to watch / were seeing, were watchingAQA · EDEXCEL
vender(to) sell / sellingAQA · EDEXCEL
venta (f)saleAQA · EDEXCEL
veo(I) see / (I) am seeingAQA · EDEXCEL
ver(to) see, watch / seeing, watchingAQA · EDEXCEL
verdura (f)vegetableAQA · EDEXCEL
vestido (m)dressAQA · EDEXCEL
vestir; vestirse(to) wear, dress / wearing, dressing; (to) get dressed / getting dressedEDEXCEL
viajar(to) travel / travellingAQA · EDEXCEL
viaje (m)trip, journey, travelAQA · EDEXCEL
víctima (mf)victim, casualtyAQA · EDEXCEL
vida (f)lifeAQA · EDEXCEL
vídeo (m)videoAQA · EDEXCEL
vinowineAQA
violencia (f)violenceAQA · EDEXCEL
violentoviolentAQA
visita (f)visit, guest at home, visitorAQA · EDEXCEL
vistaview, sightAQA
visto (aux)(has, have) seenAQA
vóleibol (m)volleyballEDEXCEL
volumenvolumeAQA
voz (f)voiceAQA · EDEXCEL
web (f)Internet, webEDEXCEL
zapatillas de deporte (fpl)trainersEDEXCEL
zapato (m)shoeAQA · EDEXCEL

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