Hi Folks!
Today I come to bring a practical vocabulary list for use on a daily basis as an Au Pair.
Some words you may even find nonsense I have put here, but believe me, maybe another person does not know and will benefit from the information, so I wanted to keep the full version even with the "obvious" words.
Enough talk and let's the list:
Today I come to bring a practical vocabulary list for use on a daily basis as an Au Pair.
Enough talk and let's the list:
- FAMILY
PARENTS: PARENTS
MOTHER (MOM): MOTHER
FATHER (DAD): PAI
SISTER: SISTER
BROTHER: BROTHER
SON: SON
DAUGHTER: DAUGHTER
GRANDMOTHER (GRANDMA): GRANDMOTHER
GRANDFATHER (Granpa): GRANDFATHER
GRANDAUGHTER: NETA
GRANDSON: NETO
UNCLE: UNCLE
AUNT: TIA
COUSIN: COUSIN, PRIMA
NEPHEW: NEPHEW
NIECE: NIECE
MOTHER-IN-LAW: LAW
FATHER-IN-LAW: father
SISTER-IN-LAW: SISTER-
BROTHER-IN-LAW: BROTHERINLAW
DAUGHTER-IN-LAW: NORA
SON-IN-LAW: GENRO
- EDUCATION
SCHOOL: SCHOOL
NURSERY SCHOOL / DAY CARE (CENTER / CENTRE): Little School, NURSERY (FROM 6 WEEKS TO 5 OR 6 YEARS OLD)
PRE-SCHOOL: PRE-SCHOOL (FROM 2 TO 6 YEARS OLD)
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Elementary School (kindergarten FROM TO 5TH OR 6TH GRADE)
KINDERGARTEN: KINDERGARTEN (FROM 5 OR 6 YEARS OLD)
MIDDLE SCHOOL / JUNIOR HIGH: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (FROM 5TH OR 6TH GRADE TO 8TH GRADE)
- AGES
BABY: BABY
INFANT: FROM 3 MONTHS OLD TO ONE YEAR OLD (OR TO BEGIN TO WALK)
Todller: FROM ONE YEAR OLD TO 4 YEARS OLD
CHILD: CHILD
CHILDREN: CHILDREN
KID: CHILD
TEENAGER: TEEN
ADULT: ADULT
- HOUSE
ROOM: ROOM / BEDROOM
BEDROOM: BEDROOM
BATHROOM: BATHROOM
KITCHEN: KITCHEN
OFFICE: OFFICE
GARAGE: GARAGE
DEN: OFFICE
LAUNDRY ROOM: LAUNDRY
MASTER BEDROOM: SUITE (ROOM)
MASTER BATHROOM: SUITE (BATHROOM)
LIVING ROOM: ROOM (WHERE HAVE TV)
DINING ROOM: DINING ROOM
PANTRY: PANTRY
BASEMENT: BASEMENT
ATTIC: ATTIC
FRONT YARD: FRONT YARD
BACK YARD: BACK GARDEN
PORCH: BALCONY
BALCONY: BALCONY
STAIRS: LADDER
- FURNITURE (FURNITURE)
CHAIR: CHAIR
TABLE: TABLE
COUCH: COUCH
CLOCK: WALL CLOCK
WALL: WALL
FLOOR: GROUND FLOOR
WINDOW: WINDOW
DOOR: Door
LIGHT: LIGHT
LAMP: ABAJOUR
BED: BED
CLOSET: CABINET
NIGHT STAND: CREATED-DUMB
DESK: DESK
SHELF: SHELF
CURTAIN: CURTAIN
BLIND: BLINDS CARPET: CARPET, CARPET (BIG)
DRESSER: DRESSER
RUG: RUG (SMALL)
MAT: Doormat
- ELECTRONICS AND OTHERS
COMPUTER: COMPUTER
VIDEO PLAYER (VCR): VIDEO TAPE
DVD PLAYER: DVD SET
TV: TV
RADIO: RADIO
STEREO: SOUND EQUIPMENT
ANSWERING MACHINE: ANSWERING MACHINE
AIR-CONDITIONER: AIR CONDITIONING
FAN: FAN
- IN THE KITCHEN
REFRIGERATOR (frigde): REFRIGERATOR
FREEZER: FREEZER
STOVE: STOVE
OVEN: OVEN
DISH WASHER: DISHWASHER MACHINE
SINK: PIA
FAUCET / TAP: TAP
MICROWAVE: MICROWAVE
ELECTRIC OVEN: Forninho
TOASTER: TOASTER
GARBAGE DISPOSAL: FOOD GRINDER
KITCHEN COUNTER: KITCHEN BENCH
CUPBOARD OR CABINETS: CABINET
DRAWER: DRAWER
APPLIANCE: APPLIANCE
- IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM
WASHING MACHINE: WASHING MACHINE
DRYING MACHINE / DRYER: TUMBLE
CLOTHES LINE: Clothesline
SOAP: SOAP
FABRIC Softener: Softener
- IN THE BATHROOM
BATH TUB: TUB
SHOWER: SHOWER
TOILET: PRIVATE
FLUSH: PULL / GIVE DISCHARGE
TOILET PAPER: TOILET PAPER
TRASH / GARBAGE: GARBAGE
- Adjectives
BEAUTIFUL: BONITO
PRETTY: BEAUTIFUL
GREAT: GREAT
UGLY: UGLY
BIG: BIG
SMALL: SMALL
GOOD: GOOD
BAD: BAD
LARGE: LARGE, LONG
LONG: LONG, LONG, CONSUMING
SHORT: SMALL, SHORT (FOR THINGS, PEOPLE AND ANIMALS)
HIGH: HIGH (ONLY THINGS)
LOW: LOW (ONLY THINGS)
TALL: HIGH (ONLY FOR PEOPLE)
WONDERFUL: WONDERFUL
AMAZING: INCREDIBLE, AMAZING
AWESOME: AWESOME, WONDERFUL
AWFUL: POOR, AWFUL, AWFUL
HORRIBLE: AWFUL
YOUNG: YOUNG, YOUNG (ONLY FOR PEOPLE AND ANIMALS)
OLD: OLD (FOR THINGS, PEOPLE AND ANIMALS)
HANDSOME: ELEGANT
NICE: LEGAL (FOR ALL)
NEW: NEW (ONLY THINGS)
FAST: FAST
SLOW: SLOWLY
QUICK: FAST
- BODY
HEAD: HEAD
HAIR: HAIR
FACE: FACE
EYE: EYE
EAR: EAR
NOSE: NOSE
CHEEK: Cheek
CHIN: CHIN
MOUTH: MOUTH
TONGUE: LANGUAGE
EYEBROW: Eyebrow
NECK: NECK
ARM: ARM
CHEST: CHEST
BREAST: BUST
SHOULDER: SHOULDER
WRIST: PULSE
HAND: HAND
FINGER: FINGER
THUMB: HAND thumb
STOMACH: BELLY
FOREHEAD: TESTA
HIP: HIP
BACK: BACK
LEG: LEG
THIGH: THIGH
KNEE: KNEE
BUTT: BUTT
ANKLE: ANKLE
FOOT: FOOT
FEET: FEET
TOE: TOE
TOOTH: TOOTH
Theeth: TEETH
- BABIES
PACIFIER: CHUPETA
BOTTLE: BOTTLE
MILK: MILK
CHOCOLATE MILK: NESCAU, TODDY, Nesquik, Hersheys
TO FEED: FOOD DAR, FOOD
DIAPER: NAPPY
TO BURP: Burp
TO SLEEP: SLEEP
TO PUT TO BED: PUT TO SLEEP PRA - PUTTING IN BED
TO WAKE UP: WAKE
TO TAKE A NAP: TAKE A SNOOZE (DURING THE DAY)
BLANKET: BLANKET
TO WALK: WALK
STEP: STEP
SMELL: SMELL
POOP: COCO, COCO DO
PEE: PEE, PEE
TO TAKE A BATH: GIVE BATH
TO GIVE A BATH: GIVE BATH
FORMULA: PAP
BIB: BIB
RASH: diaper rash
TO THROW UP: Vomiting
CREAM, OINTMENT, PASTE: OINTMENT
BABY WIPES: hankie
BLANKIE: Skirt Steak (CLOTH)
CRIB: COT
TO DROOL: BABAR
CAR SEAT: CAR SEAT
STROLLER: BABY CARRIAGES
HIGH CHAIR: Highchair
BATH TUB: TUB
POTTY: bedpan
POTTY TRAINING: LEARN HOW TO USE THE potty
TO BREAST FEED: GIVE CHEST
Breastfeeding: BREASTFEEDING
BABY WALKER: ANDADOR
STUFFED ANIMAL: Bichinho PLUSH
TO CRY: CRY
TO CLEAN: CLEAN
PJ: PAJAMAS
- FOOD AND EAT
MEALS: MEALS
BREAKFAST: BREAKFAST
LUNCH: LUNCH
SNACK: SNACK
DINNER, SUPPER: DINNER
PLATE: PRATO
PAN: PAN
FORK: FORK
SPOON: SPOON
KNIFE: KNIFE
Frying Pan: FRYER
BOWL: BOWL
GLASS: CUP
CUP: CUP
BOTTLE: BOTTLE
CAN: CAN
GALLON: GALLON
MUG: MUG
JUG, PITCHER: JARRA
CAFETERIA: SCHOOL CAFETERIA, OR ELSEWHERE
LUNCH BOX: lunchbox
TO BE HUNGRY: BE HUNGRY
- FOOD
RICE: RICE
BEAN: BEAN
PASTA: NOODLES
MEAT: FLESH
STEAK: BEEF FILLET
CHICKEN: CHICKEN
EGG: EGG
TURKEY: PERU
SALAD: Salad
FISH: FISH
TUNA: TUNA
SHRIMP: SHRIMP
Chickpea: CHICKPEAS
Lentil: LENTIL
CHEESE: CHEESE
BREAD: BREAD
HAM: HAM
BUTTER: BUTTER
Margarine: MARGARINE
CREAM CHEESE: CURD, CREAM CHEESE
SAUCE: SAUCE
TOMATO SAUCE: TOMATO SAUCE
OLIVE: OLIVE
SANDWICH: SANDWICH
PIZZA: PIZZA
PEPERONI: PEPERONI
HOT DOG: SAUSAGE, HOT DOG
SAUSAGE: A TYPE OF SAUSAGE (GERMAN SAUSAGE)
FRENCH FRIES: CRISP
BURGER: BURGER
BACON: BACON
LASAGNA: LASAGNA
MEATBALL: Meatball
CRACKERS: WATER AND SALT WAFER / CREAM CRACKER
OAT: OATS
WHEAT: WHEAT / INTEGRAL
DUCK: DUCK
SOUP: Soup
LOBSTER: LOBSTER
- SWEETS AND DESSERT
CHOCOLATE: CHOCOLATE
CAKE: CAKE
PIE: PIE
Mousse: Mousse
COOKIE: COOKIE
PASTRY: SWEET PUFF PASTRY
ICE CREAM: CREAM
CANDY: BALA
GUM: Chewing Gum
LOLLIPOP: LOLLIPOP
PUDDING: PUDDING
Yougurt: YOGURT
BROWNIE: BROWNIE
MUFFIN: MUFFIN
DONUT: DONUT
- VEGETABLES
LETTUCE: LETTUCE
TOMATO: TOMATO
ONION: ONION
PEA: PEA
GREEN BEAN: POD
CARROT: CARROT
CABBAGE: CABBAGE
CORN: CORN
SWEET POTATO: SWEET POTATO
Zuccini: ZUCCHINI
CUCUMBER: CUCUMBER
RADISH: RADISH
BROCCOLI: BROCCOLI
CAULIFLOWER: CAULIFLOWER
BEET: BEET
RED PEPPER: RED CHILI
YELLOW PEPPER: YELLOW CHILI
GREEN PEPPER: YELLOW CHILI
GARLIC: Garlic
SPINACH: SPINACH
EGGPLANT: EGGPLANT
CELERY: AIPO
MUSHROOM: MUSHROOM / CHAMPIGNON
BASIL: BASIL
WATERCRESS: CRESS
OKRA: OKRA
- FRUITS / VEGETABLE
BANANA: BANANA
APPLE: APPLE
WATERMELON: WATERMELON
MELON: MELON
ORANGE: ORANGE
PAPAYA: Papaya
MANGO: MANGO
PASSION FRUIT: PASSION
PINEAPPLE: Pineapple
CANTALOUPE: MAMÃO ROSY
LEMON: LEMON
STRAWBERRY: STRAWBERRY
BLACKBERRY: AMORA
BLUEBERRY: BLUEBERRY
RASPBERRY: RASPBERRY
CRANBERRY: CRANBERRY
CLEMENTINE: mexerica
PUMPKIN: PUMPKIN
GRAPE: UVA
AVOCADO: AVOCADO
PEACH: PEACH
PLUM: PLUM
CHERRY: CHERRY
PEAR: PEAR
COCONUT: COCONUT
GUAVA: GOIABA
GRAPEFRUIT: GRAPEFRUIT
- BEVERAGES
COFFEE: Coffee
TEA: TEA
WATER: WATER
JUICE: JUICE
WINE: WINE
BEER: BEER
POP / SODA / SOFT DRINK: SODA
HOT CHOCOLATE: HOT CHOCOLATE
CHOCOLATE MILK: CHOCOLATE (NESCAU)
MILK: MILK
- FOOD KIDS LIKE TO EAT
PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICH: peanut butter SANDWICH
PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY SANDWICH: PEANUT PASTE WITH JELLY SANDWICH
PIZZA: PIZZA
GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH: CHEESE HOT
BAGEL: BAGEL (TYPE DONUT BUT NOT SWEET)
TOAST: TOAST
OATMEAL: CEREAL
CEREAL: CEREAL
MASHED POTATOES: POTATO PUREE
- SPORTS
TENNIS: TENNIS
BASKETBALL: BASKETBALL
VOLLEYBALL: VOLLEYBALL
SOFTBALL: SOFTBALL (DIFFERENT BASEBALL)
BASEBALL: BASEBALL
SOCCER: SOCCER (OUR)
FOOTBALL: FOOTBALL
SWIMMING: SWIMMING
GYMNASTICS: GYMNASTICS OLYMPIC
CHEERLEADING: CHEERLEADER (TWISTED LEADER)
LACROSSE: LACROSSE
TRACK: SMALL RACE, MEDIUM AND LONG DISTANCE
HOCKEY: HOCKEY
ICE SKATING: SKATING ON ICE
CROSS COUNTRY: RACE ON THE GRASS OR LAND
GOLF: GOLF
BOWLING: BOWLING
COACH: COACH
TO COACH: COACH
Practise: TRAINING
Practise TO: TRAINING, PRACTICE, Rehearse
ROUTINE: CHOREOGRAPHY
LITTLE LEAGUE: TEAM SPORTS FOR CHILDREN
GAME: GAME
TEAM: TIME
BOY SCOUTS / GIRL SCOUTS: Boy Scouts
- FIGHT OR ARGUMENT VOCABULARY
FIGHT: FIGHT, FIGHT
ARGUMENT: DISCUSSION
To Argue: DISCUSS
TO YELL: SCREAM
TO YELL AT: CRY COM (Someone)
TO SCREAM: SCREAM
TO SCREAM AT: CRY COM (SOMEONE)
TO GROUND: PUNISHMENT AND PUTTING SOMETHING TO DRAW.
TO BE Grounded: PUNISHMENT OF STAY
TO GET Grounded: PUNISHMENT OF STAY
CUT IT OUT: TO THAT
BREAK IT UP: SEPARATE, REMOVE YOURSELF
TO HIT: BEAT (FOR ALL)
TO BEHAVE: BEHAVE YOURSELF
TALK BACK TO: REPLY (BEING CREATED MAL)
KNOCK IT OFF: TO THAT
TIME OUT: PUNISHMENT
- WHEN SOMEONE IS SICK
SICK: SICK
TO FEEL: FEELING
NOT TO FEEL GOOD: NOT FEELING GOOD
HEADACHE: HEADACHE
STOMACH ACHE: PAIN BELLY
HURT: DOER
PAIN: PAIN
MEDICINE: REMEDY
TO TAKE THE MEDICINE: TAKE REMEDY
PRESCRIPTION: RECIPE
PHARMACY: PHARMACY
DRUG STORE: DROGARIA
DOCTOR: DOCTOR
HOSPITAL: HOSPITAL
INSURANCE: INSURANCE (FOR ALL)
HEALTH INSURANCE: COVENANT
COUGH: COUGH, COUGH
SORE: Aching
SORE THROAT: SORE THROAT
BACK PAIN: BACK PAIN
FEVER: FEVER
THERMOMETER: THERMOMETER
COUGH SYRUP: SYRUP
COLD: FLU
TO GET / TO CATCH A COLD: GET FLU
FLU: COLD
"TO COME DOWN WITH": GET ANY DISEASE
RUNNY NOSE: runny nose
MIGRAINE: MIGRAINE
TO REST: to rest for , REST
SNEEZE: SPLASHING, SPLASHING
ITCH: ITCH, SCRATCHING
TOOTHACHE: PAIN OF TOOTH
TEMPERATURE: TEMPERATURE
I hope that helps =)
Credits mara this vocabulary list: Thaynara Pires and little help from American boy.
With Love <3