Vocabulario

Au Pair
 Welcome
Dear future Au Pair,

Welcome to this comprehensive vocabulary guide designed specifically

for your journey as an Au Pair. We understand that embarking on this
adventure can be both exciting and challenging, and we are here to
support you every step of the way.

This guide is more than just a collection of words; it is a resource to help

you feel confident and prepared to be ready to live in an English-
speaking environment. By familiarizing yourself with this vocabulary, you
will be able to communicate more effectively, understand the needs of
the children you care for, and immerse yourself in the culture more
seamlessly.

Remember, learning a language is a journey that requires practice and

dedication. With each new word you learn and every sentence you form,
you are building a bridge to new experiences and opportunities.
Don't be afraid to make mistakes along the way – they are part of the
learning process.

Stay motivated, keep practicing, and know that you are not alone in this
journey. With consistent effort, you will reach your language goals and
make unforgettable memories.

Thank you for choosing to be a part of this incredible program.

We wish you all the best in your adventures ahead.

Let's begin...
Guide to Building Your First Sentences in English
Learning how to structure sentences is a crucial step in becoming
comfortable with a new language. Here are some tips and examples to
help you start communicating effectively in English.

1. Basic Sentence Structure

In English, the basic sentence structure follows the order:

Subject-Verb-Object (SVO)
Example:
Subject (S): I
Verb (V): eat
Object (O): an appleComplete Sentence:
I eat an apple.
 Introducing yourself
You can start with simple sentences to introduce yourself.

My name is [Your Name]

I am from [Your Country]
I am [Your Age] years old]

Examples:
I wake up at 7 a.m.
I eat breakfast at 8 a.m.
I go to bed at 10 p.m.

Talking About Your Daily Routine

Use basic verbs to describe your daily activities.

I wake up at [time]
I eat breakfast at [time]
I go to bed at [time]

Examples:
I wake up at 7 a.m.
I eat breakfast at 8 a.m.
I go to bed at 10 p.m.

Expressing Likes and Dislikes

Use these structures to talk about your preferences.

I like [activity/thing]
I don’t like [activity/thing]

Examples:
I like playing with children.
I don’t like waking up early
Transition Words and Linking Words

Transition words, or linking words, are essential tools

that help you connect ideas, sentences, and
paragraphs smoothly. They make your speech and
writing more coherent and easier to follow.

1. Addition (Adición)
And - y
Also - también
In addition - además
Furthermore - además
Moreover - además
As well as - así como
Too - también
Besides - además
Not only... but also - no solo... sino también

Examples:
She speaks French and German.
I like playing soccer. Besides, I enjoy basketball.

2. Contrast (Contraste)
But - pero
However - sin embargo
On the other hand - por otro lado
Although - aunque
Even though - aunque
In contrast - en contraste
Whereas - mientras que
Nevertheless - no obstante
Nonetheless - no obstante
Yet - sin embargo

Examples:
She is very tired, but she will go to the party.
I enjoy winter. However, summer is my favorite season.
Transition Words and Linking Words
3. Cause and Effect (Causa y Efecto)

Because - porque
So - así que
Therefore - por lo tanto
Thus - así que
Hence - por lo tanto
As a result - como resultado
Consequently - por consiguiente
Due to - debido a

Examples:
It was raining, so we stayed inside.
She studied hard. Consequently, she passed the
exam.

4. Time (Tiempo)

First - primero
Then - luego
Next - siguiente
After - después
Before - antes
Finally - finalmente
Meanwhile - mientras tanto
Eventually - eventualmente
Later - más tarde
At the same time - al mismo tiempo

Examples:
First, we need to gather materials. Then, we can
start the project.
She arrived before the meeting started.
6. Examples (Ejemplos) Examples:
She is very talented. In fact,
For example - por ejemplo she won several awards.
Such as - como Clearly, this is a significant
Like - como issue.
For instance - por ejemplo
Including - incluyendo 9. Comparison (Comparación)
Namely - es decir
Similarly - de manera similar
Examples: Likewise - asimismo
Many fruits are rich in In the same way - de la
vitamins, such as oranges misma manera
and strawberries. Just as - así como
He enjoys outdoor activities Equally - igualmente
like hiking and camping.
Examples:
7. Conclusion (Conclusión) He enjoys traveling. Similarly,
In conclusion - en his sister loves exploring new
conclusión places.
To sum up - para resumir Just as we need food, we
All in all - en general also need love.
In summary - en resumen
Therefore - por lo tanto 10. Condition (Condición)
To conclude - para concluir
If - si
Examples: Unless - a menos que
In conclusion, we had a Provided that - siempre que
great time. As long as - siempre que
To sum up, the project was a In case - en caso de
success. Whether - si

8. Emphasis (Énfasis) Examples:

Indeed - de hecho If it rains, we will stay home.
In fact - de hecho You can come with us,
Absolutely - absolutamente provided that you finish your
Certainly - ciertamente work.
Without a doubt - sin duda
Clearly - claramente
Obviously - obviamente
 ACTION VERBS
Action verbs, also known as dynamic verbs, are words that express
physical or mental actions. These verbs describe what the subject of a
sentence is doing, physically or mentally.

They are essential in creating vivid and dynamic sentences, allowing the
speaker or writer to convey clear and precise actions.

Examples of Action Verbs:

Physical Actions: run, jump, swim, eat, write

Mental Actions: think, believe, consider, know, understand
Why are Using
action verbs action verbs
important
Action verbs are crucial When using action verbs, it’s
because they: important to:

Describe Actions Clearly: Be Specific: Choose verbs that

They tell us what the subject is precisely describe the action.
doing. Match the Subject: Ensure the
Make Sentences Dynamic: verb agrees with the subject in
They add energy and number and tense.
movement to your writing and Add Detail: Complement action
speaking. verbs with adjectives and
Aid in Communication: adverbs for more detailed
They help convey instructions, descriptions.
stories, and descriptions clearly.

Example in sentences:
She bikes every morning. (Physical action)
He believes in fairies. (Mental action)
They wrote a letter to their friend. (Physical action)

By incorporating a variety of action verbs into your vocabulary, you can

improve your English fluency and make your communication more effective
and engaging.
 ACTION VERBS
English Spanish English Spanish

Ask Preguntar Drink Beber

Answer Responder Drive Conducir

Bake Hornear Eat Comer

Bathe Bañar Feed Alimentar

Brush Cepillar Fix Arreglar

Build Construir Fold Doblar

Buy Comprar Get Obtener

Call Llamar Give Dar

Carry Cargar Go Ir

Clean Limpiar Help Ayudar

Climb Escalar Hold Sostener

Cook Cocinar Hug Abrazar

Cry Llorar Jump Saltar

Dance Bailar Kiss Besar

Draw Dibujar Laugh Reír

Dress Vestir
English Español English Español

Learn Aprender Start Empezar

Listen Escuchar Stop Detener

Make Hacer Swim Nadar

Open Abrir Take Tomar

Paint Pintar Talk Hablar

Play Jugar Teach Enseñar

Read Leer Tell Contar

Run Correr Think Pensar

Say Decir Throw Lanzar

See Ver Touch Tocar

Sing Cantar Try Intentar

Sit Sentarse Turn Girar

Sleep Dormir Understand Entender

Smile Sonreír Wait Esperar

Speak Hablar Walk Caminar

Stand Pararse
 English Spanish English Spanish

Wash Lavar Reschedule Reprogramar

Watch Mirar Return Regresar

Wear Usar Ride Montar

Run Correr
Work Trabajar
Save Guardar
Write Escribir
Search Buscar
Yawn Bostezar
See Ver
Organize Organizar
Send Enviar
Plan Planificar
Share Compartir
Play Jugar
Shop Comprar
Practice Practicar
Show Mostrar
Prepare Preparar
Sing Cantar
Protect Proteger
Start Comenzar
Provide Proveer
Teach Enseñar
Receive Recibir
Tell Contar
Relax Relajarse
Text Mensajear
Remember Recordar Travel Viajar

Repeat Repetir Visit Visitar

Reschedule Reprogramar Wait Esperar

Return Regresar Wash Lavar

Write Escribir
 Descriptive
Vocabulary
Descriptive vocabulary consists of words that help you describe people,
places, things, and situations in detail. These words are essential for
making your communication more vivid and engaging. They allow you to
paint a clear picture in the mind of your listener or reader.

Why Is Descriptive Vocabulary Important?

1. Adds Detail and Depth: Using descriptive words helps you provide
more information and make your descriptions more detailed.
2. Engages the Audience: Descriptive vocabulary makes your speech
and writing more interesting and engaging.
3. Clarifies Communication: It helps you communicate more clearly by
providing specific details.
 DESCRIPTIVE
VOCABULARY
Adjectives
Type English Spanish

Tall Alto/a

Height (Altura) Short Bajo/a

Medium height De estatura mediana

Slim Delgado/a

Thin Flaco/a

Skinny Muy delgado/a

Athletic Atlético/a
Build
Muscular Musculoso/a
(Complexión)
Stocky Corpulento/a

Overweight Con sobrepeso

Chubby Rechoncho/a

Plump Rellenito/a

Young Joven

Middle-aged De mediana edad

Age (Edad)
Old Viejo/a

Elderly Anciano/a
 Type English Spanish

Long Largo

Short Corto

Medium-length De largo medio

Curly Rizado

Wavy Ondulado

Hair (Cabello) Straight Liso

Bald Calvo/a

Blonde Rubio/a

Brunette Moreno/a

Redhead Pelirrojo/a

Grey/Gray Canoso/a

Round face Cara redonda

Oval face Cara ovalada

Square face Cara cuadrada

Heart-shaped Cara en forma de

Facial Features face corazón
(Rasgos Faciales)
Freckles Pecas

Dimples Hoyuelos

Wrinkles Arrugas

Scars Cicatrices
 Type English Spanish

Big Grandes

Small Pequeños

Round Redondos

Almond-shaped Almendrados

Eyes (Ojos) Blue Azules

Green Verdes

Brown Marrones

Hazel Avellana

Black Negros

Fair Clara

Pale Pálida

Tan Bronceada

Olive Aceitunada
Skin (Piel)
Dark Oscura

Wrinkled Arrugada

Smooth Suave

Freckled Con pecas

 Type English Spanish

Attractive Atractivo/a

Beautiful Hermoso/a

Handsome Guapo/a

Pretty Bonito/a

General Cute Lindo/a

Appearance
Gorgeous Precioso/a
(Apariencia
General) Elegant Elegante

Stylish Con estilo

Neat Pulcro/a

Messy Desordenado/a

Unkempt Desaliñado/a

Well-dressed Bien vestido/a

Casual Casual

Formal Formal
Clothing (Ropa)
Trendy A la moda

Old-fashioned Anticuado/a

Scruffy Desaliñado/a
 Type English Spanish

Soft Suave

Textures Hard Duro

(Texturas) Smooth Liso

Rough Áspero

Round Redondo

Square Cuadrado
Shapes (Formas)
Triangular Triangular

Oval Ovalado

Large Grande

Medium Mediano
Sizes (Tamaños)
Small Pequeño

Tiny Diminuto

New Nuevo

Qualities Old Viejo

(Cualidades) Clean Limpio

Dirty Sucio

Happy Feliz

Emotions Sad Triste

(Emociones) Angry Enojado

Excited Emocionado
 Understanding
Adverbs
Adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They
provide more information about how, when, where, and to what extent
something happens. Using adverbs effectively can make your sentences
more detailed and expressive.

Types of Adverbs
Adverbs of Manner (Adverbios de Modo)
Adverbs of Time (Adverbios de Tiempo)
Adverbs of Place (Adverbios de Lugar)
Adverbs of Frequency (Adverbios de Frecuencia)
 ADVERBS
VOCABULARY
LIST
Type English Spanish

Quickly Rápidamente

Slowly Lentamente

Carefully Cuidadosamente

Adverbs of Easily Fácilmente

Manner Happily Felizmente

Sadly Tristemente

Loudly Ruidosamente

Quietly Silenciosamente

Now Ahora

Later Más tarde

Soon Pronto

Yesterday Ayer
Adverbs of Time
Today Hoy

Tomorrow Mañana

Recently Recientemente

Always Siempre
 Type English Spanish

Here Aquí

There Allí

Everywhere En todas partes

Inside Adentro
Adverbs of Place
Outside Afuera

Above Arriba

Below Abajo

Nearby Cerca

Always Siempre

Often A menudo

Sometimes A veces

Adverbs of Never Nunca

Frequency Usually Usualmente

Rarely Raramente

Frequently Frecuentemente

Occasionally Ocasionalmente

Very Muy

Quite Bastante

Almost Casi

Completely Completamente
Adverbs of Degree
Absolutely Absolutamente

Extremely Extremadamente

Fairly Bastante

Totally Totalmente
 AU PAIR
VOCABULARY
Embarking on your journey as an Au Pair is an exciting and rewarding
experience. As you prepare to care for children in an English-speaking
environment, having a strong foundation in English vocabulary is
essential. This unit is designed to equip you with the words and phrases
you need to communicate effectively and confidently in your daily
activities.

Vocabulary is the building block of language. By expanding your

vocabulary, you can express yourself more clearly, understand others
better, and handle everyday situations with ease. This unit will provide
you with the necessary tools to build a solid vocabulary base, helping
you to form sentences and engage in conversations.
 DAILY ROUTINE
VERBS
English Spanish

Wake up Despertarse

Brush Cepillar

Eat Comer

Sleep Dormir

Play Jugar

Get dressed Vestirse

Take a shower Ducharse

Go to bed Acostarse

Make the bed Hacer la cama

Have breakfast Desayunar

Go to school Ir a la escuela

Do homework Hacer la tarea

Exercise Hacer ejercicio

Read Leer

Watch TV Ver televisión

 HOUSEHOLD
VOCABULARY
English Spanish English Spanish

Kitchen Cocina Cleaning supplies Productos de limpieza

Bedroom Dormitorio Vacuum cleaner Aspiradora

Bathroom Baño Broom Escoba

Mop Mopa
Living room Sala de estar
Dustpan Recogedor
Dining room Comedor
Laundry detergent Detergente para ropa
Laundry room Lavandería
Iron Plancha
Garage Garaje
Washing machine Lavadora
Garden Jardín
Dryer Secadora
Balcony Balcón
Dishwasher Lavavajillas
Attic Ático
Refrigerator Refrigerador
Basement Sótano
Stove Estufa
Closet Armario
Oven Horno
Hallway Pasillo
Microwave Microondas
Door Puerta
Sink Fregadero
Window Ventana Table Mesa
Floor Piso Chair Silla

Ceiling Techo Sofa Sofá

Wall Pared Bed Cama

Roof Techo Pillow Almohada

Stairs Escaleras Blanket Manta

Towel Toalla
 CHILDCARE
VOCABULARY
English Spanish

Diaper Pañal

Stroller Cochecito

Pacifier Chupete

Bedtime Hora de dormir

Snack Merienda

Bottle Biberón

Bib Babero

Crib Cuna

High chair Silla alta

Playground Área de juegos

Toys Juguetes

Baby monitor Monitor de bebé

Car seat Silla de auto

Baby wipes Toallitas para bebé

Formula Fórmula

Onesie Enterizo

Changing table Mesa para cambiar

Playpen Corralito
 English Spanish

Nursery Guardería

Booster seat Asiento elevador

Swaddle Envolver

Teething ring Anillo de dentición

Playdate Cita de juegos

Nanny Niñera

Babysitter Cuidador/a

Potty training Entrenamiento para ir al baño

Lullaby Canción de cuna

Storytime Hora del cuento

Sippy cup Vaso entrenador

Bib Babero

Diaper bag Bolsa de pañales

Wet wipes Toallitas húmedas

Formula milk Leche de fórmula

Toddler Niño pequeño

Infant Infante

Booster seat Asiento elevador

Baby food Comida para bebé

Rocking chair Mecedora

 EMOTIONS AND
FEELINGS
English Spanish

Happy Feliz

Sad Triste

Angry Enojado/a

Scared Asustado/a

Excited Emocionado/a

Nervous Nervioso/a

Surprised Sorprendido/a

Calm Calmo/a

Confused Confundido/a

Frustrated Frustrado/a

Embarrassed Avergonzado/a

Proud Orgulloso/a

Disappointed Decepcionado/a

Lonely Solitario/a

Anxious Ansioso/a

Relaxed Relajado/a

Bored Aburrido/a

Grateful Agradecido/a
 English Spanish

Jealous Celoso/a

Hopeful Esperanzado/a

Depressed Deprimido/a

Furious Furioso/a

Joyful Alegre

Terrified Aterrorizado/a

Confident Confiado/a

Ashamed Avergonzado/a

Envious Envidioso/a

Loving Amoroso/a

Grumpy Gruñón/ona

Curious Curioso/a

Restless Inquieto/a

Satisfied Satisfecho/a

Miserable Miserable

Stressed Estresado/a

Shocked Conmocionado/a

Enthusiastic Entusiasta

Content Contento/a

Hurt Herido/a

Offended Ofendido/a
 HEALTH AND
SAFETY
VOCABULARY
English Spanish English Spanish

Doctor Doctor/a Dizziness Mareo

Medicine Medicina Injury Lesión

Allergy Alergia Bruise Moretón

Burn Quemadura
Emergency Emergencia
Cut Corte
Safe Seguro/a
Poison Veneno
Botiquín de primeros
First aid kit
auxilios Safety rules Reglas de seguridad

Bandage Venda Seat belt Cinturón de seguridad

Prescription Receta médica Smoke detector Detector de humo

Vaccine Vacuna Emergency exit Salida de emergencia

Ambulance Ambulancia Hydration Hidratación

Fever Fiebre Sunblock Protector solar

Hygiene Higiene
Cold Resfriado
Wash hands Lavar las manos
Flu Gripe
Sanitize Desinfectar
Infection Infección
Mask Mascarilla
Antibiotic Antibiótico
Social distancing Distanciamiento social
Asthma Asma
RCP (Reanimación
Inhaler Inhalador CPR
cardiopulmonar)

Thermometer Termómetro Choking Asfixia

Pain Dolor Poison control Control de envenenamiento

Cough Tos

Headache Dolor de cabeza

SCHOOL AND EDUCATION
VOCABULARY
English Spanish English Spanish

Homework Tarea School bag Mochila escolar

Teacher Maestro/a Uniform Uniforme

Student Estudiante Recess Recreo

Classroom Aula Schedule Horario

Book Libro Library Biblioteca

Notebook Cuaderno Laboratory Laboratorio

Pencil Lápiz Gymnasium Gimnasio

Pen Bolígrafo Cafeteria Cafetería

Eraser Borrador Principal Director/a

Blackboard Pizarra Counselor Consejero/a

Desk Escritorio Assembly Asamblea

Chair Silla Graduation Graduación

Lesson Lección Field trip Excursión

Subject Asignatura Science Ciencia

Exam Examen Mathematics Matemáticas

Test Prueba History Historia

Grade Nota/Calificación Geography Geografía

Boletín de
Report card
calificaciones
SCHOOL AND EDUCATION
VOCABULARY
English Spanish

Art Arte

Music Música

Physical Education Educación física

Computer Computadora

Chalk Tiza

Marker Marcador

Folder Carpeta

Project Proyecto

Quiz Cuestionario

Dictionary Diccionario

Spell Deletrear

Read Leer

Write Escribir

Learn Aprender

Teach Enseñar
PLAY AND RECREATION
VOCABULARY
English Spanish English Spanish

Toy Juguete Kite Cometa

Game Juego
Bicycle Bicicleta
Puzzle Rompecabezas
Skating Patinaje
Draw Dibujar
Storytelling Contar historias
Sing Cantar
Building blocks Bloques de construcción
Dance Bailar
Race Carrera
Play Jugar
Hide and seek Escondite
Playground Área de juegos

Slide Tobogán Tag Pilla-pilla

Swing Columpio Costume Disfraz

Ball Pelota Adventure Aventura

Doll Muñeca Treasure hunt Búsqueda del tesoro

Car Coche
Sports Deportes
Blocks Bloques

Libro para
Coloring book
colorear

Paint Pintar

Crayons Crayones

Playdough Plastilina
 TRAVEL VOCABULARY
English Spanish English Spanish

Ticket Boleto Currency

Cambio de divisas
exchange
Airport Aeropuerto
Souvenir Recuerdo
Luggage Equipaje
Travel insurance Seguro de viaje
Passport Pasaporte
Visa Visa
Map Mapa
Destination Destino
Hotel Hotel
Journey Viaje
Reservation Reserva
Sightseeing Turismo
Flight Vuelo Car rental Alquiler de coches
Boarding pass Tarjeta de embarque Train Tren

Security check Control de seguridad Bus Autobús

Customs Aduana Subway Metro

Suitcase Maleta Ferry Ferry

Backpack Mochila Cruise Crucero

Departure Salida Tour Tour

Arrival Llegada Landmark Monumento

Beach Playa
Gate Puerta
Mountains Montañas
Terminal Terminal
City center Centro de la ciudad
Itinerary Itinerario
Check-in Registro
Tourist Turista
Check-out Salida
Guidebook Guía turística
Travel agency Agencia de viajes

Vacation Vacaciones

Tourist attraction Atracción turística

 Conclusion

¡Felicidades por completar esta guía de vocabulario! Esperamos que la hayas

encontrado informativa y útil mientras te preparas para tu viaje. Dominar un nuevo
idioma no es una tarea fácil, y has dado un paso importante hacia convertirte en una
persona más competente en inglés.

Recuerda, construir tu vocabulario es un proceso continuo. Sigue practicando las

palabras y frases que has aprendido aquí. Úsalas en tus interacciones diarias, tanto
con los niños que cuidas como en tus propias experiencias personales. Cuanto más
practiques, más confianza tendrás en tu capacidad para comunicarte efectivamente.

Ser una Au Pair es una experiencia única y gratificante. No solo ayudarás a los niños
a crecer y aprender, sino que también adquirirás habilidades y recuerdos invaluables
que durarán toda la vida. Aprovecha cada momento, mantén la curiosidad y no
tengas miedo de cometer errores, ya que son parte del proceso de aprendizaje.

Te deseamos todo lo mejor en tu aventura como Au Pair. Que esté llena de

crecimiento y muchas experiencias maravillosas.

Gracias por usar esta guía y CUENTAS CON NUESTRO APOYO.

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