English–Spanish Dictionary

English–Spanish Dictionary

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The Cambridge English–Spanish Dictionary is based on original research on the unique Cambridge English Corpus, and includes all the words at CEFR levels A1–B2 in the English Vocabulary Profile.

Just one search also brings you definitions from the Password English–Spanish Learner’s Dictionary and the Global English–Spanish Learner’s Dictionary.

More than 41,000 clear definitions in English with Spanish translations
Hear the words spoken in British and American English
More than 31,000 real examples show how words are used
Ideal for newer learners of English (CEFR levels A1–B2)
Based on the Cambridge English Corpus — a database of over 2 billion words

Acknowledgements

Chief Editor
Colin McIntosh

Editors
Ainara Solana
Judith Willis

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said to advise someone that they will have an advantage if they do something immediately or before anyone else does it

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