School / Work Word Dictionary
The school and work section starts with everyday classroom words like school, student, and teacher, then expands into career and workplace words like training, career, department, and role as the stages go up. It moves from describing a class to talking about your job or career path. This page organises the words from TentenQuiz's learning data by stage, in one glossary. You can see the exact words and definitions that appear in the quiz, so it is useful for skimming before you play or reviewing words you have already learned.
Each stage has 25 words, starting with easier words in Stage 1 and moving to slightly more advanced expressions as the number increases. The small text under a word is a reading aid for your learning language.
Stage 1
escuela—school
A place where students go to learn.
estudiante—student
A person who learns at a school or from a teacher.
profesor—teacher
A person whose job is to help others learn.
lección—lesson
A period of time when a teacher teaches students.
aula—classroom
A room where students have lessons.
pupitre—desk
A table used for reading, writing, or studying.
silla—chair
A piece of furniture made for one person to sit on.
libro—book
Pages with writing or pictures joined together for reading.
papel—paper
A thin flat material used for writing, drawing, or printing.
lápiz—pencil
A tool with a graphite center used for writing or drawing.
regla—ruler
A straight tool used to measure length or draw lines.
pizarra—blackboard
A large dark board that a teacher writes on during a lesson.
tarea—homework
Schoolwork that a student must do outside class.
pregunta—question
Something asked because a person wants an answer or information.
respuesta—answer
Words or information given in response to a question.
aprender—learn
To gain knowledge or a skill through study or experience.
enseñar—teach
To help someone gain knowledge or a skill.
leer—read
To look at written words and understand their meaning.
escribir—write
To make letters or words on a surface.
escuchar—listen
To pay attention to a sound or to someone speaking.
hablar—speak
To use the voice to express words or ideas.
practicar—practice
To do something repeatedly in order to improve.
recordar—remember
To keep information in the mind and not forget it.
olvidar—forget
To fail to remember something that was known.
entender—understand
To know what something means or how it works.
Stage 2
saber—know
To have information or understanding about something.
pensar—think
To use the mind to consider an idea or situation.
preguntar—ask
To say or write a question in order to get information.
explicar—explain
To make an idea clear by giving information about it.
repetir—repeat
To say or do the same thing again.
comparar—compare
To look at two or more things to see how they are alike or different.
resolver—solve
To find the answer to a question or problem.
comprobar—check
To examine something to make sure it is right or complete.
elegir—choose
To decide which person or thing to take from several options.
copiar—copy
To write the same words that are shown somewhere else.
dibujar—draw
To make a picture with lines or colors.
calcular—calculate
To use numbers to find an amount or result.
correcto—correct
Having no mistake and matching the right answer or fact.
incorrecto—wrong
Not correct or not matching the true answer or fact.
fácil—easy
Requiring little effort or skill to do or understand.
difÃcil—difficult
Requiring much effort, thought, or skill to do or understand.
examen—test
A set of questions or tasks used to check what someone has learned.
calificación—grade
A mark that shows how well a student performed on schoolwork.
asignatura—subject
An area of knowledge taught at school, such as history or science.
idioma—language
A system of words and rules that people use to communicate.
palabra—word
A single unit of language that has meaning.
oración—sentence
A group of words that expresses a complete idea.
significado—meaning
The idea that a word, sign, or action expresses.
ejemplo—example
A specific case used to make a larger group or idea easier to understand.
diccionario—dictionary
A book or resource that gives the meanings of words.
Stage 3
director escolar—principal
The person who leads and manages a school.
compañero de clase—classmate
A student who is in the same class as another student.
patio escolar—schoolyard
An open area beside a school where students play or exercise.
puerta de la escuela—school gate
The gate used to enter or leave school grounds.
pasillo—hallway
A long passage inside a building that connects rooms.
aula de ciencias—science room
A classroom prepared for learning science and doing simple experiments.
aula de música—music room
A classroom used for learning, singing, and playing music.
aula de arte—art room
A classroom used for drawing, painting, and making art.
sala de profesores—staff room
A room at school where teachers work and prepare lessons.
comedor—dining hall
A large room where students or workers eat meals together.
residencia estudiantil—dormitory
A building where students live while attending school.
uniforme escolar—uniform
Clothing of the same design worn by members of a school.
libro de texto—textbook
A book made for learning a particular school subject.
horario de clases—timetable
A table showing which lessons happen at each time.
capÃtulo—chapter
A main section of a book that is divided from other sections.
tÃtulo—title
The name given to a book, text, picture, or other work.
párrafo—paragraph
A group of sentences about one main idea in a text.
lÃnea—line
A row of written or printed words across a page.
sÃmbolo—symbol
A mark or shape used to represent an idea or information.
mapa—map
A drawing that shows the locations of places and roads.
dibujo—drawing
An image made by hand with lines, shapes, or colors.
fotografÃa—photograph
An image of a real scene captured with a camera.
club escolar—school club
A school group whose members share an activity or interest.
recreo—recess
A short break between school lessons.
ceremonia—ceremony
A formal event held for an important occasion.
Stage 4
asistencia—attendance
Being present at a lesson, meeting, or event.
ausencia—absence
Not being present at a lesson, meeting, or event.
retraso—lateness
Arriving after the expected or agreed time.
matrÃcula—enrollment
The act of becoming a student at a school.
graduación—graduation
The completion of a course of study at a school.
semestre—semester
One of the main periods into which a school year is divided.
excursión escolar—field trip
A school outing made to learn or enjoy time outside the classroom.
tarea asignada—task
A piece of work that someone is expected to complete.
informe—report
A written account that gives information about a subject or activity.
discurso—speech
A formal talk given to a group of people.
experimento—experiment
A test done to discover or show how something works.
investigación—research
Careful study done to find facts or new information.
grupo—group
Several people who work or learn together.
norma—rule
An instruction that says what people must or must not do.
permiso—permission
Approval that allows someone to do something.
aviso—notice
A short message that gives important information.
fecha lÃmite—deadline
The latest time by which a task must be finished.
entregar—submit
To give completed work or a document to the person in charge.
pedir prestado—borrow
To take and use something for a time and then return it.
prestar—lend
To let someone use something for a time before returning it.
devolver—return
To give something back to the person or place it came from.
unirse—join
To become part of a group or activity.
aprobar—pass
To reach the required result in a test or course.
suspender—fail
To not reach the required result in a test or course.
error—mistake
Something done or understood incorrectly.
Stage 5
comenzar—start
To begin doing something or cause it to begin.
terminar—finish
To bring an activity or period of time to an end.
preparar—prepare
To make things ready before an activity or event.
organizar—organize
To arrange things or activities in a clear and orderly way.
decidir—decide
To choose what will be done after thinking about the options.
discutir—discuss
To talk about a subject with others and exchange ideas.
estar de acuerdo—agree
To have the same opinion or accept a suggestion.
discrepar—disagree
To have a different opinion or not accept a suggestion.
contactar—contact
To communicate with a person by speaking, writing, or another method.
solicitar—request
To politely or formally ask for something to be done or given.
autorizar—approve
To officially accept or allow a plan, request, or action.
rechazar—refuse
To say that one will not accept, give, or do something.
contratar—hire
To give someone a paid job.
renunciar—quit
To leave a job by one’s own decision.
descansar—rest
To stop working or moving for a time to regain energy.
ayudar—help
To make it easier for someone to do something.
dirigir—lead
To guide a person or group toward a goal.
gestionar—manage
To organize and control work, people, or resources.
mejorar—improve
To make something better than it was before.
continuar—continue
To keep doing something without stopping.
cambiar—change
To make something different from what it was before.
reparar—repair
To repair something so that it works properly again.
enviar—send
To cause a message, item, or person to go to another place.
recibir—receive
To get something that another person sends or gives.
compartir—share
To let others use, know, or experience something together.
Stage 6
trabajo—work
Activity that uses effort or knowledge to achieve a result.
profesión—job
The kind of work a person regularly does to earn a living.
trabajador—worker
A person who works to produce goods or provide services.
empresa—company
An organization where people work to provide goods or services.
oficina—office
A room or place where administrative work is done.
lugar de trabajo—workplace
The place where a person regularly does a job.
jefe—boss
A person who directs the work of other employees.
colega—colleague
A person who works in the same place or organization as another.
empleado—employee
A person paid to work for an organization.
gerente—manager
A person who organizes and controls people or work.
reunión—meeting
A gathering where people discuss work or make decisions.
sala de reuniones—meeting room
A room prepared for people to hold meetings.
plan—plan
A decision made in advance about what to do and how to do it.
horario—schedule
An arranged list of activities and the times they will happen.
documento—document
A written or printed record that contains information.
formulario—form
A document with spaces where required information is written.
firma—signature
A person’s written name used to show approval or identity.
currÃculum—résumé
A short document that lists a person’s education, skills, and work experience.
salario—salary
Money regularly paid to a person for their work.
dÃa festivo—public holiday
An official day when schools and many workplaces are closed.
horas extra—overtime
Work done beyond the usual or required working hours.
viaje de negocios—business trip
Travel to another place for work.
entrevista—interview
A formal conversation in which questions are asked to judge a person’s suitability.
solicitud—application
A formal request for a school place, a job, or entry to a program.
contrato—contract
A formal agreement that states what each side must do.
Stage 7
ocupado—busy
Having many things to do and little free time.
libre—free
Having no work or duty that must be done at the moment.
importante—important
Having great value or a strong effect on what happens.
necesario—necessary
Needed in order for something to happen or be done.
posible—possible
Able to happen or be done.
imposible—impossible
Not able to happen or be done.
listo—ready
Prepared so that an action can begin immediately.
cuidadoso—careful
Paying close attention in order to avoid mistakes or danger.
responsable—responsible
Taking duties seriously and doing what one should do.
justo—fair
Treating people equally and following just rules.
injusto—unfair
Not treating people equally or not following just rules.
útil—useful
Helping someone do something or achieve a purpose.
inútil—useless
Not helping with a task or purpose.
claro—clear
Easy to understand because the meaning is plain.
poco claro—unclear
Difficult to understand because the meaning is not plain.
formal—formal
Following official rules or accepted ways for an important situation.
informal—informal
Relaxed and not following official rules or ceremony.
urgente—urgent
Needing immediate attention or action.
independiente—independent
Able to act or work without relying on others.
cooperativo—cooperative
Willing to work together with others toward a shared goal.
creativo—creative
Able to produce new and original ideas.
seguro—confident
Feeling sure about one’s ability or decision.
tranquilo—calm
Feeling peaceful and able to act without panic.
paciente—patient
Able to wait or face difficulty without becoming upset.
activo—active
Taking part willingly and doing things with energy.
Stage 8
objetivo—goal
A result that a person wants to reach through effort.
éxito—success
The achievement of a desired goal or result.
fracaso—failure
The state of not achieving a desired goal or result.
esfuerzo—effort
The physical or mental energy used to achieve something.
progreso—progress
Movement toward a better state or closer to a goal.
resultado—result
What happens or is produced because of an action.
logro—achievement
Something important completed successfully through effort.
habilidad—skill
An ability learned through study, training, or practice.
capacidad—ability
The power or capacity to do something.
conocimiento—knowledge
Information and understanding gained through learning or experience.
experiencia—experience
Knowledge or skill gained by doing or seeing things directly.
idea—idea
A thought or suggestion about what to do or how something works.
opinión—opinion
A personal belief or judgment about a subject.
razón—reason
A fact that explains why something happens or is done.
propósito—purpose
The intended reason for doing or making something.
método—method
A particular way of doing something.
proceso—process
A series of stages through which something is done or changes.
orden—order
The arrangement in which things follow one another.
opción—option
One of several things that can be chosen.
solución—solution
A way to fix a problem or difficulty.
desafÃo—challenge
A difficult task that tests ability and effort.
responsabilidad—responsibility
A duty to take care of something and answer for the result.
deber—duty
Something that a person is required or expected to do.
consejo—advice
An opinion given to help someone decide what to do.
instrucción—instruction
A statement that tells someone what to do or how to do it.
Stage 9
información—information
Facts or details that help someone know about something.
detalle—detail
A small but specific part of something larger.
resumen—summary
A short statement of the main points of a longer text or talk.
lista—list
A set of names or items written one after another.
registro—record
Stored written information about an event or activity.
hecho—fact
Something that is known or shown to be true.
prueba—evidence
Information or an object that helps show something is true.
fuente—source
The place, person, or material from which information comes.
referencia—reference
Material used to check facts or find more information.
anuncio—announcement
A public message that gives information to many people.
orden del dÃa—agenda
A list of subjects to be discussed at a meeting.
acta—meeting minutes
A written record of what was discussed and decided in a meeting.
debate—debate
A formal discussion in which people present different views on a subject.
conclusión—conclusion
A final judgment reached after considering information.
efecto—effect
A change caused in something by an action or event.
ventaja—advantage
A helpful or favorable quality of something.
desventaja—disadvantage
A quality that makes something less useful or favorable.
punto fuerte—strength
A quality or ability in which a person or thing is especially strong.
punto débil—weakness
A quality or ability that is less developed or needs improvement.
criterio—standard
A level or rule used to judge quality or correctness.
condición—condition
Something that must be true or done before another thing can happen.
polÃtica—policy
A general rule or direction followed by an organization.
procedimiento—procedure
A fixed series of steps used to do something correctly.
advertencia—warning
A message that tells people about possible danger or trouble.
riesgo—risk
The possibility that something harmful or unwanted may happen.
Stage 10
educación—education
The process of teaching and learning knowledge, skills, and values.
formación—training
Practice and instruction given to improve a skill or prepare for work.
carrera—career
The path of jobs and work that a person follows over time.
departamento—department
A part of an organization that handles a particular kind of work.
puesto—position
A particular job and level held by a person in an organization.
rol—role
The function or part a person has in a group or activity.
organización—organization
A group of people arranged to work together for a purpose.
contratación—recruitment
The process of finding and hiring people for jobs.
ascenso—promotion
A move to a higher position or level at work.
jubilación—retirement
The time when a person permanently stops working after many years.
certificado—certificate
An official paper that proves a fact, result, or achievement.
cualificación—qualification
Knowledge, skill, or a certificate that makes a person suitable for something.
beca—scholarship
Money given to a student to help pay for education.
cuota escolar—tuition
Money paid for teaching at a school or educational program.
conferencia—lecture
A lesson in which one person explains a subject to a group.
taller—workshop
A small learning session where people practice a skill together.
grupo de estudio—study group
A small group whose members meet to learn together.
examen de ingreso—entrance exam
A test used to decide who may enter a school or program.
examen final—final exam
A test given at the end of a school term or course.
festival escolar—school festival
A school event with performances, displays, and shared activities.
jornada deportiva—sports day
A school event in which students take part in games and races.
ceremonia de graduación—graduation ceremony
A formal event held when students complete a course of study.
delegado de clase—class representative
A student chosen to represent a class and take on some class duties.
premio—prize
Something given to honor a success or excellent work.
seguridad—safety
The state of being protected from danger or harm.
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