Spanish Dictionary Abbreviations
art article
adj adjective
adv adverb
conj conjunction
f feminine
interj interjection
m masculine
n neuter
nc noun common
nf noun feminine
nm noun masucline
nmf noun masc/feminine
numb number
pl plural
prep preposition
pron pronoun
sg singular
subj subject
v verb
LAST UPDATED 10/07/2022 3:27 PM
Animals | Animals
Below you will find a list of vocabulary words related to animals. The vocabulary words are listed and defined with their Spanish to English equivalent.
caballo nm horse
perro nm dog
gato nm cat
lagartija lizard
lobo wolf
pájaro nm bird
castor beaver
hámster hamster
ave nf bird
vaca nf cow
bestia nmf beast
toro nm bull
ganado nm livestock
pez nm fish
león nm lion
mosca nf fly
gallina nf hen
cerdo nm pig
pollo nm chicken
mono nm monkey
rata nf rat
insecto nm insect
oveja nf sheep
paloma nf dove
ratón nm mouse
gallo nm rooster
mariposa nf butterfly
serpiente nf snake
conejo nm rabbit
hormiga nf ant
oso nm bear
gusano nm worm
tigre nm tiger
burro nm donkey
araña nf spider
abeja nf bee
buey nm ox
pato nm duck
cabra nf goat
elefante nm elephant
águila nf eagle
mosquito nm mosquito
sapo nm toad
pajarito nm little bird
rana nf frog
tortuga nf turtle
zorro nm fox
víbora nf viper
murciélago nm bat
grillo nm cricket
cisne nm swan
ballena nm whale
cuervo nm raven
gaviota nf seagull
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Partes del Cuerpo | Parts of the Body
Below you will find a list of vocabulary words related to body parts. The vocabulary words are listed and defined with their Spanish to English equivalent.
mano nf hand
ojo nm eye
cabeza nf head (part of body)
muñeca wrist
cara nf face,expression
pie nm foot
lengua nf tongue
cuerpo body
sangre nf blood
brazo nm arm
boca nf mouth
corazón nm heart
pelo nm hair
pierna nf leg
dedo nm finger, toe
espalda nf back
pecho nm chest, breast
hueso nm bone
cerebro nm brain
barbilla chin
seno nm breast, bosom, cavity
diente nm tooth
cuello nm neck, collar
hombro nm shoulder
nariz nf nose
rodilla nf knee
oreja nf ear
estómago nm stomach
nervio nm nerve
labio nm lip
cabello nm hair
músculo nm muscle
garganta nf throat
uña nf fingernail, toenail
piel skin
cintura nf waist
vientre nm womb, belly
dientes teeth
pulmón nm lung
barba nf beard
vena nf vein
puño nm fist
esqueleto nm skeleton
bigote nm mustache
hígado nm liver
ceja nf eyebrow, brow
cadera nf hip
riñón nm kidney
codo nm elbow
mejilla nf cheek
entrañas nf bowels
cráneo nm skull
muslo nm thigh
tobillo nm ankle
arteria nf artery
mandíbula nf jaw
nuca nf nape of neck
nalga nf buttocks
pupila nf pupil
intestino adj,nm intestine
retina nf retina
pulgar nm thumb
pestaña nf eyelash
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Comida | Food
Below you will find a list of vocabulary words related to food. The vocabulary words are listed and defined with their Spanish to English equivalent.
alimento nm food, nourishment
bistec steak
alimentación nf feeding, food
dulces candy
plato nm plate, dish
atún tuna
bebida nf drink, beverage
pan tostado toast
cena nf dinner
almuerzo nm lunch
vainilla vanilla
desayuno nm breakfast
aceituna olive
helado ice cream
ingrediente nm ingredient
chicle gum
vinagre vinegar
banquete nm banquet, feast
agua nf water
carne nf meat, flesh
champiñones mushrooms
vino nm wine
batido shake
café nm coffee, café
café descafeinado decaffeinated coffee
nueces nuts
mostaza mustard
mermelada marmalade
leche nf milk
lechuga lettuce
mayonesa mayonnaise
pan nm bread
fruta nf fruit
leche descremada skim milk
huevo nm egg
azúcar nm sugar
soda dietética diet soda
té nm tea
papitas potato chips
alcohol nm alcohol
salsa sauce
gelatina jello
aceite oil
pescado nm fish
albaricoque apricot
sal nf salt
papa nf potato
melocotón peach
manzana nf apple
naranja nf orange (fruit)
fresa strawberry
panecillos rolls
postre nm dessert
miel nf honey
dulce adj sweet
rósbif roast beef
arroz nm rice
cervaza nf beer, ale
queso nm cheese
grasa nf grease, fat
maíz nm corn, maize
toronja grapefruit
harina nf flour
uva nf grape
jugo nm juice
pasta nf pasta, dough
chocolate nm chocolate
sopa nf soup
mate nm mate (beverage)
tomate nm tomato
trigo nm wheat
verdura nf vegetable
pimienta pepper
crema de maní peanut butter
encurtido pickle
refresco soft drink
vegetal n vegetable
whisky nm whisky
crema nf cream
caldo nm broth, soup
arvejitas peas
torta nf cake
rábano radish
caramel nm caramel, piece of candy
espinaca spinach
coco nm coconut
cebolla nf onion
manteca nf butter, lard
té helado iced tea
jamón nm ham
cereza cherry
helado adj iced, freezing, icy
melón cantaloupe
pastel nm cake
limonada lemonade
plátano nm banana
remolacha beet
limón nm lemon
galleta nf cookie
salchicha sausage
nuez nf nut
frijoles beans
pavo nm turkey
pera nf pear (fruit)
salsa para la ensalada salad dressing
repollo cabbage
cereal nm cereal
ensalada nf salad
marisco seafood
tortilla nf tortilla
piña nf pineapple
ajo nm garlic
zanahoria nf carrot
apio celery
mantequilla nf butter, margarine
licor liquor
tocino bacon
cinnamon canela
pollo chicken
huevos eggs
yogurt yogurt
papas fritas french fries
chile hot pepper
hamburguesas hamburgers
perros calientes hot dogs
fideos noodles
cerdo pork
chocolate caliente hot chocolate
Adjectives
amargo bitter
quemado burned
fresco fresh
frito fried
congelado frozen
duro hard
húmedo moist
crudo raw
podrido rotten
cocido cooked
delicioso delicious
seco dry
No tienes mucho tiempo para comer. You don't have much time to eat.
La comida es muy buena. The food is very good.
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Ropa | Clothing
Below you will find a list of vocabulary words related to clothing. The vocabulary words are listed and defined with their Spanish to English equivalent.
prenda piece of clothing
brazalete bracelet
cadena chain
arete earring
joya jewel
ropa interior underwear
talla size (of clothing), stature
impermeable raincoat
traje nm suit, dress, costume
bragas panties
zapato nm shoe
calzoncillos shorts
vestido nm dress
sandalias sandals
camisa nf shirt
pañuelo handkerchief
pantalón nm pants, trousers
bronceador suntan lotion
bota nf boot, wineskin
traje de baño bathing suit
botón nm button
collar necklace
anillo ring
reloj watch
sombrero nm hat, sombrero
bufanda scarf
abrigo nm overcoat
falda nf skirt
bata de baño bathrobe
mitones mittens
corbata nf tie, sash
peine comb
manera nf sleeve
combinación slip
guante nm glove
cepillo hairbrush
pañuelo nm handkerchief, shawl
botas boots
manto nm cloak
traje suit
cinturón nm belt
saco sportcoat
chaqueta nf jacket
sostén brassiere
camiseta nf T-Shirt
paraguas umbrella
blusa nf blouse
calcetines socks
zapatilla nf sneakers
suéter sweater
chaleco nm vest
tenis tennis shoes
sostén nm bra
zapatillas slippers
gorro nm cap
sudadera sweatsuit
delantal nm apron
No debes ponerte eso. You're not supposed to wear that.
No es appropiada. It isn't appropriate.
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Transportation | Transportation
Below you will find a list of vocabulary words related to transportation. The vocabulary words presented are listed and defined with their Spanish to English equivalent.
calle nf street
camino nm road, route, path
carretera nf highway, road
avenida nf freeway, motorway, avenue
autopista nf freeway, motorway
callejón nm alley
puerto nm port, harbor
vuelo nm flight
tráfico nm traffic, trade
paseo nm walk, ride
tránsito nm traffic, transit
aeropuerto nm airport
chofer n driver
metro nm meter, subway
coche nm car
barco nm boat, ship
tren nm train, convoy
avión nm plane, airplane, aircraft
vehículo nm vehicle, car
automóvil nm automobile
carro nm car, cart
auto nm auto, car
camión nm truck, van, tanker
ferrocarril nm railway
nave nf spacecraft, ship
taxi nm taxi, cab
bote nm boat, container
bicicleta nf bicicleta
buque nm ship, vessel, hull
tranvía nm trolley, tram, streetcar
autobús nm bus
cohete nm rocket
vagón nm carriage, wagon
helicóptero nm helicopter
ómnibus nm bus
camioneta nf small truck, station wagon
moto nf motorcycle
subterráneo adj underground
barca nf (small) boat
lancha nf boat, barge
Verbos de Comunicación | Verbs of Communication
Below you will find a list of verbs related to communication. The verbs presented are listed and defined with their Spanish to English equivalent.
decir v to tell, say
hablar v to speak, talk
contar v to tell, count
explicar v to explain
proponer v to propose
expresar v to express
anunciar v to announce, advertise
comentar v to comment on
discutir v to argue, discuss
mencionar v to mention, cite
pronunciar v to pronounce
afirmar v to declare, assent
aclarar v to clarify, clear up
declarar v to declare, testify
nombrar v to name, appoint
reclamar v to demand, require
gritar v to shout
criticar v to criticize, gossip
protestar v to protest, object
conversar v to converse
rezar v to pray
rogar v to pray, ask, implore
recitar v to recite
charlar v to chat, talk
alegar v to allege
articular v to articulate
invocar v to invoke
dialogar v to confer, talk
murmurar v to murmur
exclamar v to exclaim
clamar v to cry, clamor
susurrar v to whisper
suplicar v to plead, beg
chillar v to shriek, scream
orar v to pray
gruñir v to grunt, grumble
aullar v to howl, yell
enunciar v to enunciate
mascullar v to mutter, grumble
implorar v to implore, beg
platicar v to chat, converse
cuchichear v to whisper, mutter
vociferar v to proclaim, blare
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Verbos de Movimiento | Verbs of Movement
Below you will find a list of verbs related to movement. The verbs presented are listed and defined with their Spanish to English equivalent.
ir to go
pasar to pass
salir to go out
entrar to enter
caer to fall
correr to run
mover to move, incite
subir to go up, on
andar to walk
bajar to come down
avanzar to advance
viajar to travel
conducir to lead, drive
manejar to drive, handle
caminar to walk
saltar to jump, leap
marchar to go, walk, march
trasladar to move, trasfer
volar to fly
apartar to move away, seperate
huir to flee, run away (from)
descender to descend
desplazar to move, shift, replace
circular to circulate, go around, flow
pasear to go for a walk
tropezar to trip, stumble
nadar to swim
acelerar to accelerate, speed (up)
rodar to roll, run, scatter
navegar to navigate, sail
explorar to explore
deslizar to slide, glide, slip
trepar to climb
transitar to roam, go by
irrumpir to burst in, raid
vagar to wander (about)
resbalar to slip, slide
rondar to hover, patrol
deambular to roam, wander
brincar to leap
revolotear to flutter, hover
Adjetivos de Emoción | Adjectives of Emotion
Below you will find a list of adjectives related to emotion. The adjectives presented are listed and defined with their Spanish to English equivalent.
Positive
feliz adj happy, fortunate
orgulloso adj proud, arrogant
relajado adj relaxed
satisfecho adj satisfied
listo adj ready
atraído adj attracted
capaz adj capable, able
contento adj happy, content
disponible adj available
cómodo adj comfortable, convenient
cierto adj certain, sure, true
bien adj fine
emocionado adj excited
halagado v flattered
libre adj free
vivo adj alive, bright
honrado adj honest, respectable
tranquilo adj calm, tranquil, relaxed
superior adj superior, upper
seguro adj safe, sure, secure
popular adj popular
emocionado adj excited
preparado adj prepared
animado adj excited
Neutral
inclinado adj inclined
responsable adj responsible
regular adj OK
conmovido adj touched
sorprendido adj surprised
raro adj strange
ocupado adj comfortable
inseguro adj unsure
rodeado adj surrounded
comprometido adj committed
aislado adj isolated
Semi-negative
cansado adj tired
obligado adj obliged
incapaz adj incapable
preocupado adj worried
Negative
solo adj lonely
culpable adj guilty
incómodo adj uncomfortable
humillado adj humiliated
amenazado adj threatened
embarressed adj embarrassed
nervioso adj nervous
extraño adj strange
ofendido adj offended
triste adj sad
perdido adj lost
enfermo adj ill
defraudado adj disappointed
aliviado adj relieved
frustrado adj frustrated
acosado adj harassed
débil adj weak
tentado adj tempted
deprimido adj depressed
traicionado adj betrayed
aturdido adj bewildered
decepcionado adj let down
turbado adj upset
enojado adj upset
desconcertado adj disconcerted
atrapado adj trapped
inquieto adj restless
abandonado adj abandoned
sucio adj dirty
desorientado adj disoriented
desolado adj devastated
desamparado adj forsaken
cohibido adj self-conscious
aburrido adj bored
agredido adj attacked
estafado adj cheated
invadido adj assailed
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Idiomas y Etnias | Languages and Ethnicities
Below you will find a list of vocabulary related to languages and ethnicities. The vocabulary words are listed and defined with their Spanish to English equivalent.
español adj Spanish
argentino adj Argentinian
chileno adj Chilean
mexicano adj Mexican
cubano adj Cuban
peruano adj Peruvian
colombiano adj Colombian
boliviano adj Bolivian
venezolano adj Venezuelan
paraguayo adj Paraguayan
uruguayo adj Uruguayan
nicaragüense adj Nicaraguan
panameño adj Panamanian
domicicano adj Dominican
puertoriqueño adj Puerto Rican
guatemalteco adj Guatemalan
salvadoreño adj El Salvadorian
costarricense adj Costa Rican
hondrueño adj Honduran
inglés adj English
francés adj French
italiano adj Italian
alemán adj German
europeo adj European
americano adj American
chino adj Chinese
griego adj Greek
romano adj Roman
japanés adj Japanese
ruso adj Russian
árabe adj Arab
británico adj British
turco adj Turkish
portugués adj Portuguese
holandés adj Dutch
brasileño adj Brazilian
suizo adj Swiss
sueco adj Swedish
belgo adj Belgian
polaco adj Polish
escocés adj Scottish
estadounidense adj US
irlandés adj Irish
canadiense adj Canadian
húngaro adj Hungarian
danés adj Danish
checo adj Czech
australiano adj Australian
noruego adj Norwegian
coreano adj Korean
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Opuestos | Opposites
Below you will find a list of vocabulary words related to opposites. The vocabulary words presented are listed and defined with their Spanish to English equivalent. Note that description words that begin with no, in-, or des- often refer to an opposite.
más adj more
menos adj less, fewer
seco adj dry
mojado adj wet
bonito adj pretty
feo adj ugly
primero adj first
ultimo adj last, final
grande adj large, great, big
pequeño adj small
mucho adj many
poco adj few
limpio adj clean
sucio adj dirty
nuevo adj new
viejo adj old
bueno adj good
malo adj bad
mejor adj better
peor adj worse
mayor adj older
menor adj younger
posible adj possible
imposible adj impossible
largo adj long
corto adj short
alto adj tall
bajo adj low
verdadero adj true
falso adj false
abierto adj open
cerrado adj closed
lleno adj full
vacío adj empty
empleado employed
desempleado unemployed
fácil adj easy
dificil adj difficult
rico adj rich
pobre adj poor
barato adj cheap
caro adj expensive
profundo adj deep
bajo adj shallow
correcto correct
incorrecto incorrect
duro adj hard
blando adj soft
calificado qualified
no calificado unqualified
estrecho adj narrow
ancho adj wide
áspero adj rough
liso adj smooth
delgado adj thin
grueso adj thick
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Los Colores | The Colors
Below you will find a list of vocabulary words related to colors. The vocabulary words are listed and defined with their Spanish to English equivalent.
blanco adj white
negro adj black
rojo adj red
verde adj green
azul adj blue
amarillo adj yellow
gris adj gray
dorado adj golden, gold-plated
rubio adj blonde
celeste adj sky-blue, heavenly
rosado adj pink
marrón/café adj brown
violeta adj violet
plateado adj silver
morado adj purple
castaño adj brown (hair)
anaranjado adj orange
Profesiónes | Professions
Below you will find a list of vocabulary words related to professions. The vocabulary words are listed and defined with their Spanish to English equivalent.
autor n writer
medico n doctor
professor nm/f professor, teacher
jefe nm/f leader, boss, manager
líder leader
direcortor/a del departmento chairperson
miembro/a de la junta directiva board member
director nm/f director, manager, principal
artista n artist
maestro n teacher
ayudante/a de maestro teacher's aide
superintendente superintendent
escritor nm/f writer
policía n police officer
dentista n dentist
estudiante n student
mecanógrafo/a typist
voluntario/a volunteer
deuño n owner, landlord
subdirector/a vice-principal
empleado nm employee
supervisor supervisor
político adj nm/f politician
mecánico n mechanic
secretario nm/f secretary
educador/a educator
guardia de seguridad security guard
juez n judge
poeta n poet
guardia del tráfico crossing guard
periodista n journalist
ministro nm/f (government) secretary, minister
soldado nm/f soldier
abogado nm/f lawyer
militar n soldier, military person
actor nm actor
trabajador n worker, laborer
trabajador adj hardworking
ingeniero nm/f engineer
bombero n firefighter
official adj,n official, authorized, officer
agente n agent
guardia n guard
especialista n specialist
terapista n therapist
sacerdote nm priest
traductor n translator
cura nmf priest
pintor nm/f painter
obrero nm/f worker, laborer
cartero n mail carrier
vendedor nm/f salesperson
plomero n plumber
capitán nm captain, chief
comerciante n merchant, businessman
músico nm/f musician
corredor n broker
filósofo nm philosopher
carpintero carpenter
científico adj scientific, scientist
amo nm master, boss
arquitecto nm/f architect
ayudante n helper, assistant
investigador nm/f researcher, investigator
ténico adj technician
conductor nm/f driver, conductor
enfermero nm/f nurse
cantante n singer
historiador nm/f historian
cazador nm/f hunter
pastor nm/f shepherd, pastor
administrador n administrator, manager
monja nf nun
dueña n landlady, owner
pescador n fisherman
físico nm/f physicist
maestra nf teacher
chofer de autobús bus driver
embajador nm/f ambassador
cocinero nm/f cook
fotógrafo nm/f photographer
consejero nm/f advisor, counselor
piloto nm/f pilot, driver
portero nm/f porter, doorkeeper, goalkeeper
consultor/a consultant
comisario nm commissioner, delegate
senador nm/f senator
gobernante n ruler, leader
asesor nm/f adviser, consultant
novelista n novelist
bailarín nm/f dancer
inspector nm/f inspector
economista nm/f economist
servidumbre nf staff of servants, servitude
funcionarios n staff
empleados n employees
recepcionista receptionist
psicólogo nm/f psychologist
actriz nf actress
fiscal n district attorney, prosector
editor nm/f editor, publisher
intérprete nc performer, interpreter
diplomático adj;nm/f diplomatic, diplomat
sargento nm sergeant
jinete n rider, horseman
agricultor nm/f farmer
guerrero adj/nm/f warrior, warlike, soldier
dependiente clerk
marinero nm/f sailor
asistente nm/f assistant
cajero n cashier
jardinero n gardener
oficial official
operador/a operator
instructor n instructor
bedel n janitor
entrenador/a n trainer
bibliotecario n librarian
Weather | Clima
Below you will find a list of vocabulary words related to weather. The vocabulary words are listed and defined with their Spanish to English equivalent.
Nouns
calor nm heat, warmth
frío nm/adj cold
viento nm wind, scent
lluvía nf rain
temperatura nf temperature
clima nm climate
nube nf cloud
atmósfera nf atmosphere, environment
rayo nm ray, beam, lightning
tornado tornado
nieve nf snow
fresco adj cool
humedad nf humidity
tormenta nf storm
terremoto nm earthquake
niebla nf fog
inundación nf flood
temporal adj storm
torrente nm torrent, flood
brisa nf breeze
tempestad nf (thunder) storm
precipitación nf precipitation, rain
desprendimiento de tierra landslide
trueno nm thunder
hielo ice
relámpago nm lightning
lluvia rain
neblina nf fog
huracán nm hurricane
rocio nm dew
llovizna nf drizzle, sprinkle
bochorno nm sultry weather
nevada nf snowfall
vendaval nm strong wind
granizo nm hail, hailstone
escarcha nf frost
Adjectives
fresco adj cool, healthier, fresh
deshidratación dehydration
congelamiento frostbite
postración heatstroke
insolación sunstroke
despejado adj clear
templado adj mild, lukewarm
nublado adj cloudy
soleado adj sunny
Verbs
llover v to rain
despejar v to clear up
nevar v to snow
lloviznar v to sprinkle