Spanish Dictionary

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A

a prep to, at

abajo adv down, below, downward

abandonado adj abandoned

abandonar v to abandon, leave (a place)

abandono nm abononment, desertion

abanico nm range, (handheld) fan

abarcar v to ecompass, comprise

abeja nf bee

abiertamente adv openly

abierto adj open, unlocked

abismo nm abyss, large gap

abogado nm/f lawyer

abordar v to board, get in/on

abrazar v to hug, embrace

abrazo nm hug, embrace

abrigo nm overcoat, shelter

abril nm April

abrir v to open

absolutamente adv absoletely, complete

absolute adj absolute

absorver v to absorb, soak up

abstacción nf abstraction

abstracto adj abstract

absurdo adj absurd

absurdo nm absurdity, nonsense

abuela nf grandmother

abuelo nm grandfather

abundancia nf abundance

abundante adj abundant, plentiful

abundar v to be plentiful

aburrrido adj boring, bored

aburrimiento nm boredom

aburrir v to bore, tire

abuser v to abuse

abuso nm abuse, misuse

acá adv here, around here

acabar v acabar de: V to have just Ved finish

academia nf academy

académico adj academic

acariciar v to stroke, fondle, caress

acarrear v to bring up, entail

acaso adv by chance, maybe

acatar v to comply with, abide by

acceder v to consent, agree, accede

accesbile adj accessible

accesso nm access, entry

accidente nm accident, irregularity

acción nf action, act, deed

aceite nm oil

acelerado adj accelerated, quick

acelerar v to accelerate, speed (up)

acento nm accent, stress

acceptable adj acceptable, suitable

aceptación nf acceptance, approval

aceptar v to accept

acera nf sidewalk

acerca adv about, concerning

acercamiento nm approach, approximation

acercar v to come near

acero nm steel

acertado adj correct, accurate

acertar v to get right

ácido nm acid

acierto nm good aim, guess, hit

aclarar v to clarify, clear up

acoger v to welcome, accept

acomodado adj well-to-do suitable

acomodar v to be/make comfortable

acompañar v to accompany

aconsejar v to advise, counsel

acontecer v to happen, come about

acontecimiento nm event happening

acordar v to remember, remind

accorde nm agreement, accord

acostar v to put/go to bed

acostumbrar v to be accustomed to acta nf (meeting proceedings, minutes

actitud nf attitude

actividad nf activity, action

active adj active

acto nm act, action

actor nm actor

actriz nf actress

actuación nf performance, acting

actual adj current

actualidad nf present (time)

actualmente adv now, at present

actuar v to act

acudir v to attend, go to frequent

acuerdo nm accord; de acuerdo; in agreement

acumulación nf accumulation

acumular v to accumulate amass

acuasación nf accusation, charge

acusar v to accuse

adaptación nf adaption

adaptar v to adapt

adecuado adj adequate, suitable

adelantar v to move, forward

adelante adv forward, further

adelanto nm advance, progress

además adv also, as well, besides

adentrar v to penetrate, go inside

adentro adv inside

adherer v to adhere, attach

adhesion nf adherence

adicional adj additional

adios nm goodbye

adivinar v to guess, solve

adjetivo nm adjective

administración n administration

administrar v to administer, manage

administrador n administrator, manager

administrativo adj administrative

admirable adj admirable

admiración nf admiration

admirador nm admirer

admirar v to admire

admitir v to admit

adobe n adobe

adolescncia nf adolescence

adolescent adj adolescent

adonde adv to where

adónde adv to where?

adopter v to adopt

adorar v to worship, adore

adorner v to adorn, to decorate

adorno nm decoration, adornment

adquirir v to acquire, get

adquisición nf acquisition

adulto nm/adj adult, grown-up

adversario nm adversary

advertencia nf warning, notice

advertir v to notice, warn

aéreo adj aerial, air

aeropuerto nm airport

afán nm eagerness, zeal, effort

afectar v to affect

afecto nm affection, fondness

aferrar v to grasp, clutch

afición nf fondness, interest

aficionado nm fan, devotee

afín adj related, similar

afirmación nf statement, assertion

afirmar v to assert, affirm

aflojar v to loosen

afortunadmente adv luckily, fortunately

afortunado adj fortunate

africano adj African

afrontar v to face, confront

afuera adv outside

afueras nf outskirts, suburbs

agarrar v to grasp, catch

agencia nf agency, branch

agente n agent

ágil adj agile

agitación nf agitation, excitement

agitado adj agitated, irritated

agitar v to shake, move

agonía nf agony, grief

agosto nm August

agotado adj tired, used up, sold out

agotar v to exhaust, wear out, run out

agradable adj nice, pleasant

agradar v to please

agradecer v to thank for

agradecido adj grateful, thankful

agradeciento nm gratitude, gratefulness

agrario adj agrarian, agricultural

agravar v toaggravate

agragar v to add, gather

agresión nf aggression, attack

agresividad nf aggressiveness

agresivo adj aggressive

agrícola adj agricultural, farming

agricultor nm/f farmer

agricultura nf agriculture, farming

agrupar v to (put in) group

agua nf water

aguantar v to endure, put up with

aguardar v to wait for, await

agudo adj sharp, acute

aguja nf needle, spire, stylus

agujero nm hole, opening

ah interj oh

ahí adv there

ahogar v to drown, choke, flood

ahora adv now

ahorrar v to save (money, time)

ahorro nm saving, thrift

aire nm air, wind, appearance

aislado adj isolated

aislamiento nm isolation

aislar v to isolate, insulate

ajeno adj not belonging to detached

ajo nm garlic

ajustar v to adjust tighten

ajuste nm adjustment settlement

ala nf (el) wing, flank

alambre nm wire

alargar v to enlarge elongate

alarma nf alarm

alarmante adj alarming

alarmar v to alarm

alba nf dawn

albergar v to lodge, harbor

alcalde nm mayor

alcance nm reach, scope

alcanzar v to reach, catch up with

alcohol nm alcohol

aldea nf small village

alegar v to plead, argue

alegrar v to be/make happy

alegre adj happy, lively, cheerful

alegría nf joy happiness

alejado adj remot, distant, aloof

alejar v to move away

alemán adj German

alentar v to encourage

alerta nf alert

alertar v to alert, warn

alfombra nf rug, carpet mat

algo pron something, somewhat

algodón nm cotton

alguien pron somebody, someone anyone

alguno adj some, someone

aliado nm ally

alianza nf alliance

aliento nm breath, courage, spirit

alimentación nf feeding, food

alimentar v to feed, support

alimento nm food, nourishment

aliviar v to lighten, relieve, comfort

alivio nm relief, unburdening

allá adv there, over there

allí adv there, over there

alma nf soul

almacén nm warehouse, store

almohada nf pillow

almorzar v to have lunch

almuerzo nm lunch

alojar v to host, accommodate

alquilar v to rent, hire

alquieler nm rent, rental

alrededor adv about, around, round

alrededor nm surrounding area, vicinity

altamente adv highly

altar nm altar

alteración nf alteration, change

alterar v to alter, modify

alternar v to alternate

alternativa nf alternative

alternativo adj alternating, alternative

altísimo adj very high, tall

alto adj tall, high

altura nf height, altitude

aludir v to allude to

alumbrar v to light illuminate

aluminio nm aluminum

alumno nm student, pupil

alusión nf allusion, hint

alzar v to lift, raise

ama nc housekeeper, housewife

amable adj kind, nice, friendly

amanecer nm daybreak, dawn

amanecer v to dawn, get light

amante nc lover

amar v to love

amargo adj bitter, sour, painful

amargura nf bitterness, sorrow

amarillo adj yellow

ambición nf ambition

ambicioso adj ambitious greedy

ambiente nm environment, atmosphere

ambiguo adj ambiguous

ámbito nm sphere, space

ambos adj both

ambulante adj traveling

amenaza nf threat

amenazado adj threatened

amenazar v to threaten

americano adj American

amiga nf friend

amigo nm friend

amistad nf friendship

amistoso adj friendly

amo nm master, boss

amor nm love

amoroso adj loving, affectionate

amparo nm protection, shelter

ampliación nf enlargement, extension

ampliamente adv widely

ampliar v to enlarge, increase, expand

amplio adj wide, ample, broad

amplitud nf breadth, extent, range

añadir v to add

análisis nm analysis

analizar v to analyze

anaranjado adj orange

ancho adj wide

ancho nm width

anciano adj elderly, aged

andaluz adj Andalusian

andar v to walk, function

andar nm walk, gait, pace

anécdota nf anecdote

ángel nm angel

ángulo nm angle

angustia nf anguish, distress

angustiado adj anguished, distressed

angustioso adj distressing

anhelo nm longing, yearning

anillo nm (finger) ring

animado adj excited, lively

animal nm animal

animar v to cheer up

ánimo nm zest, spirit, heart

aniversario nm anniversary

año nm year

anoche adv last night

anónimo adj anonymous

anotar v to annotate, jot note

anisia nf anxiety, anguish

ansiedad nf anxiety

ansioso adj anxious eager

antaño adv in days gone by, last year

ante prep before, in the presence of

antecedente nm antecedent

antemano adv beforehand, in advance

antenna nf antenna

antepasado nm ancestor

anterior adj previous, preceding

anteriormente adv previously

antes adv before

anticipar v to anticipate, advance

antiüedad nf antiquity, seniority

antiguo adj old, ancient, former

annual adj annual, yearly

anular v to annul, cancel

anunciar v to announce, advertise

anuncio nm advertisement, announcement

apagado adj turned off

apagar v to turn off, extinguish

aparato nm apparatus, device

apraecer v to appear

aparentar v to give the appearance

aparente adj apparent

aparentement adv apparently

aparición nf appearance, apparition

apariencia nf appearance, aspect

apartar v to move away, separate

aparte adv apart, aside separately

apasionado adj passionate

apelar v to call upon, to appeal to

apellido nm last name

apenas adv hardly, barely

apertura nf opening, beginning

apetito nm appetite

aplastado adj crushed flattened

aplastar v to flatten, crush, smash

aplaudir v to clap, applaud

aplauso nm applause, praise, acclaim

aplicación nf application

aplicado adj applied

aplicar v to apply

apoderar v to take power

aportar v to provide, to contribute

aporte nm contribution

apostar v to wager, bet

apoyar v to support, lean on

apoyo nm support, backing

apreciación nf appreciation, assessment

apreciar v to appreciate

aprender v to learn

aprendizaje nm learning apprenticeship

apresurar v to hurry up, speed up

apretado adj tight, jammed

apretar v to squeeze, tighten, compress

aprobación nf approval, consent

aprobar v to pass (test), approve

apropiado adj appropriate

aprovechar v to take advantage of

aproximación nf approximation

aproximadamente adv approximately

aproximar v to come near, closer

apto adj appropriate, fit, able

apuesta nf wager, bet

apuntar v to point, note, aim

apunte nm note annotation

apurar v to speed up, hurry up

apuro nm trouble, predicament

aquel adj that (over there)

aquél pron that one over there

aquello pron that over there

aquí adv here

árabe adj Arab

araña nf spider

arbitrario adj arbitrary

árbitro nm referee

árbol nm tree

arcilla nf clay

archivo nm archive, file filing cabinet

arco nm arch, arc, bow

arder v to burn, glow

ardiente adj passionate, ardent

área nf area, zone

arena nf sand

argentino adj Argentine

argumentar v to argue, deduce

argumento nm argument, plot

árido adj arid, dry

arma nf wearpon

armado adj armed

armar v to arm, put together

armonía nf harmony

aroma nm aroma

arquitecto nm/f architect

arquitectura nf architecture

arrancar v to start (machine) uproot

arranque nm start, outburst, kick-start

arrasar v to raze, ravage

arrastrar v to drag, pull

arrebatar v to snatch, grab

arreglar v to fix, arrange

arreglo nm arrangement

arrepentir v to repent, regret

arriba adv up, above

arriesgar v to risk, venture

arrojar v to throw fling

arroyo nm brook, stream, gutter

arroz nm rice

arte nm art, skill

arteria nf artery

artefacto nm artifact, device

articular v to articulate

artículo nm article, product, item

artificial adj artificial

artista n artist, performer

artístico adj artistic

asaltar v to assault

asalto nm assault, robbery

asamblea nf assembly

ascender v to ascend, be promoted

ascenso nm promotion, climb

ascensor nm elevator

asco nm disgust

asegurar v to assure, secure, insure

asentar v to settle, establish, locate

asentir v to assent, agree

asisinar v to murder, assassinate

asesinato nm murder assassination

asesino nm killer, assissin

asesor nm/f adviser, consultant

así adv like that

asiento nm seat, chair

asignar v to assign, allocate

asilo nm asylum, shelter

asimilar v to assimilate

asimismo adv as well, also, moreover

asistencia nf attendance, assistance

asistente nc assistant

asistir v to attent

asociación nf association

asociar v to association

asociar v to associate with

asomar v to appear, show, stick (out)

asombrado adj amazed, bewildered

asombrar v to amaze, astound

asombro nm amazement, astonishment

asombroso adj amazing

aspecto nm aspect, appearance

áspero adj rough, coarse, harsh

aspiración nf ambition, aspiration

aspirar v to aspire, want

astro nm star

asumir v to assume, take on

asunto nm matter, issue, affair

asustado adj scared, frightened

asustar v to fighten, scare

atacar v to attack

ataque nm attack, raid

atar v to tie (up)

atardecer nm evening, dusk

atención nf attention

attender v to serve, attend to

atener v to abide, comply with

atentado nm (terrorist) attack offense

atento adj attentive, polite

atleta nf athlete

atmósfera nf atmosphere, environment

atracción nf attraction

atractivo adj attractive

attractiva nm attraction, charm

atraer v to attract

atraído attracted

atrapado adj trapped

atrapar v to trap, catch

atrás adv back, behind, ago

atrasado adj behind, slow

atravesar v to cross

atrever v to dare

atribuir v to attribute

atributo nm attribute, quality

atroz adj atrocious

audacia nf audience, hearing

aula nf classroom

aullar v to howl, yell

aumentar v to increase

aumento nm increase, rise

aun adv even (though), still

aún adv still, yet

aunque conj although, even though

ausencia nf abence

ausente adj absent

australiano adj Australian

auténtico adj authentic

auto nm auto, car

autor n writer

autobús nm bus

automáticamente adv automatically

automático adj automatic

automóvil nm automobile

autonomía nf autonomy, range

autónomo adj autonomous

autopista nf freeway, motorway

autor nm/f writer, author

autoridad nf authority

autoritario adj authoritarian

autorización nf authorizatioin

autorizado adj authorized

autorizar v to authorize, legalize

auxiliar adj auxiliary, ancillary

auxilio nm help, aid, assistance

avance nm advance, progress

avanzado adj advanced

avanzar v to advance, progress

ave nm bird

avenida nf avenue

aventura nf adventure

aventurar v to venture, risk

averiguar v to investigate, found out

avión nm plane, airplane, aircraft

avisar v to inform, announce

aviso nm warning

ay interj oh no! oh my

ayer adv yesterday

ayuda nf help, aid

ayudante n helper, assistant

ayudar v to help

azar nm random, chance, hazard

azúcar nm sugar

azul adj blue

 

 

B

bachillerato nm high school diploma

bahía nf bay

bailar v to dance

bailarín nm/f dancer

baile nm dance, ball

bajar v to come down, let down

bajo prep under, underneath

bajo adj short, low

bala nf bullet, shot

balance nm outcome, balance

balanza nf balance, (measuring) scale

balcón nm balcony

balón nm ball

banquete nm banquet, feast

baño nm bathroom, bath, swim

baquete nm banquet, feast

bar nm (snack) bar, café

barato adj inexpensive

barba nf beard

barbaridad nf atrocity

bárbaro adj savage, horrible

barca nf (small) boat

barco nm boat, ship

barra nf bar, rod, rail

barrer v sweep, clean out

barrera nf barrier, obstacle

barrio nm neighborhood, district

barro nm clay, mud

basar v to base on, base upon

base nf base, basis

básicamente adv basically

básico adj basic, essential

bastante adj rather, fairly, quite a bit

bastar v to bsufficient

bastón nm (walking) cane

basura nf garbage, rubbish

batalla nf battle

batería nf battery, gun deck

batir v to beat (object)

bautizar v to baptize, christen

bebé nm baby

beber v to drink

bebida nf drink, beverage

beca nf scholarship, grant

belgo adj Belgian

bélico adj warlike

belleza nf beauty

bello adj beautiful, fine

bendito adj blessed

beneficiar v to benefit

beneficio nm benefit, profit

besar v to kiss

beso nm kiss

bestia nf beast, brute

bíblico adj biblical

biblioteca nf library

bicho nm bug, creature

bicicleta nf bicicleta

bicho nm bug, creature

bicileta nf bicycle

bien adv well

bien nm goods, property, benefit

bienestar nm wellbeing, welfare

bigote nm mustache

billete nm ticket, bill, note

biografía nf biography

biológico adj biological

blanco adj white

blando adj soft, limp, gentle

bloque nm block

blusa nf blouse

boca nf mouth, entrance, opening

bochorno nm sultry weather

boda nf marriage, wedding

bodega nf cellar, pantry, warehouse

bola nf ball, sphere

boliviano adj Bolivian

bolsa nf bag, purse, stock exchange

bolsillo nm pocket

bomba nf bomb, explosion, pump

bondad nf goodness, kindess

bonito adj pretty, nice

borde nm edge

bordear v to border

bordo nm a bordo: on board

borrar v to erase bosque nm forest

bota nf boot, wineskin

bote nm boat, container

botella nf bottle, flask

botón nm button

boxeador n boxer

brasileño adj Brazilian

bravo adj fierce, angry

brazo nm arm

breve adj brief, short

brevemente adv briefly

brillante adj brilliant, shiny, sparkling

brillar v to shine, twinkle, be outstanding

brillo nm shine, twinkling, sparkle

brindar v to offer

brisa nf breeze

británico adj British

broma nf joke

bronce nm bronze

brotar v to sprout

bruja nf witch, hag

bruscamente adv quickly sharply

brusco adj brusque, abrupt, sudden

brutal adj brutal, savage

bruto adj brutal, coarse, clumsy

bueno adj good

bueno adv well

buey nm ox

bulto nm bulk, shape

buque nm ship, vessel, hull

burla nf mockery, joke, trick

burlar v to mock

burro nm donkey

busca nf search, hunt

buscar v to look for

búsqueda nf search

 

 

C

caballería nf cavalry, knighthood

caballero nm gentleman, knight

caballo nm horse

cabecera nf head, header

cabello nm hair

caber v to fit (into)

cabeza nf head (part of body)

cabina nf cabin, cockpit

cable nm cable, wiring

cabo nm end, bit

cabra nf goat

cada adj each, every

cadaver nm corpse, body

cadena nf chain

cadera nf hip

caer v to fall

café nm coffee, café

café adj brown

caída nf fall, drop, falling

caído adj fallen

caja nf bank, box, safe

cajón nm drawer

cal nf lime, whitewash

calcular v to calculate, figure out

cálculo nm calculation, calculus

caldo nm broth, soup

calendario nm calendar

calendar v to warm, heart

calidad nf quality

cálido adj warm

caliente adj hot, warm, spirited

calificación nf evaluation, qualification

califcar v to grade, rate, qualify

callado adj quiet, reserved

callar v to be/make quiet

calle nf street

callejero adj of the street

callejón nm alley

calma nf calm, lull

calmar v to calm, soothe, relieve

calor nm heat, warmth

calzar v wear (shoes)

cama nf bed (furniture)

cámara nf camera, chamber

cambiar v to change

cambio nm change

caminar v to walk

camino nm road, route, path

camioneta nf small truck, station wagon

camión nm truck, van, tanker

camisa nf shirt

camiseta nf T-Shirt

campamento nm camp, camping

campana nf bell

campaña nf campaign

campeón nm champion

campeonato nm championship

campesino adj rural

campo nm field, country

caña nf cane, reed

canadiense adj Canadian

canal nm channel, canal

cáncer nm cancer

cancha nf playing field, court

canción nf song

candidato nm candidate

cañón nm canyon, cannon

cansado adj tired, tiresome

cansancio nm tiredness, weariness

cansar v to tire, annoy

cantante n singer

cantar v to sing

cantidad nf quantity, amount

canto nm singing, chant

caos nm chaos

capa nf layer, coat

capacidad nf capacity

capaz adj capable, able

capilla nf chapel

capital nmf capital; city, money

capitán nm captain, chief

capítulo nm chapter

capricho nm caprice, whim

caprichoso adj capricious, whimsical

captar v to capture, attract

capturer v to capture

cara nf face, expression

carro nm car, cart

carácter nm personality, nature

característica nf characteristic, aspect

característico adj characteristic

caracterizar v to characterize, portray

caramel nm piece of candy, caramel

carbon nm coal, charcoal

carcajada nf hearty laughter, guffaw

cárcel nf jail, prison

career v to be without

carencia nf lack, shortage

carente adj lacking, devoid

carga nf load, charge, cargo

cargar v to load (up), carry

cargo nm position, charge, fee

caridad nf charity

cariño nm love, affection

cariñoso adj effectionate

carne nf meat, flesh

caro adj expensive, difficult, dear

carrera nf career, course, race

carretera nf highway, road

carro nm car, cart

carta nf letter, (playing) card

cartel nm poster

cartera nf wallet, satchel

carton nm cardboard, carton, sketch

casa nf house

casado adj married

casar v to marry

casco nm helmet

casero adj homemade

casi adv almost, nearly

casita nf cottage

caso nm case, occasion

castellano adj Castilian, Spanish

castigar v to punish

castigo nm punishment, penalty

castillo nm castle

casualidad nf chance, coincidence

catalán adj Catalan

catálogo nm catalog

catástrofe nf catastrophe

cátedra nf academic chair

cathedral nf cathedral

categoría nf category

católico adj Catholic

catorce num fourteen

cauce nm (river) bed, ditch

caudal nm volume, abundance

causa nf cause

causar v to cause, bring about

cautela nf caution

caza nf hunting (game)

cazador nm/f hunter

cazar v to hunt

cebolla nf onion

ceder v to give way, yield

ceja nf eyebrow, brow

celebración nf celebration

celebrar v to celebrate

célebre adj famous renowned

celeste adj heavenly, sky-blue

celo nm jealousy, zeal

celoso adj jealous

célula nf cell (biology)

cementerio nm cemetery, graveyard

cemento nm cement, concrete

cena nf dinner

cenar v to dine

ceñir v to adhere to, fit tightly

ceniza nf ash

censura nf censorship, criticism

centavo nm cent

centenar nm hundred

centímetro nm centimeter

central adj central

central nf headquarters

centrar v to center, focus, base (on)

centro nm center, middle, downtown

cera nf wax

cerámica nf ceramic

cereal nm cereal

cerca adv close, near

cercanía nf nearness, proximity

cercano adj near

cerco nm fence, circle, ring

cerdo nm pig, sow, slob

cerebral adj cerebral

cerebro nm brain

ceremonia nf ceremony

cero num zero, naught, nil

cerrado adj closed

cerrar v to close

cerro nm hill

certeza nf certainty

cervaza nf beer, ale

cesar v to cease, stop

ciclo nm cycle

ciclista n cyclist

ciego adj blind

cielo nm sky, heaven, ceiling

ciencia nf science, knowledge

científico adj scientific, scientist

ciento num hundred

cierre nm zipper, closing

ciertamente adv certainly, indeed

cierto adj certain, sure, true

cifra nf figure, number, amount

cigarillo nm cigarette

cima nf summit, peak, top

cinco num five

cincuenta num fifty

cine nm cinema, US movie theater

cinta nf tape, ribbon, film, strip

cintura nf waist

cinturón nm belt

circo nm circus

circuito nm circuit, circumference track

circulación nf circulation, traffic

circular v to circulate, go around flow

circular adj circular

círculo nm circle, club

circustancia nf circumstance

cirujano nm/f surgeon

cita nf appointment, date, quotation

citar v to cite, quote

ciudad nf city

ciudadano nm citizen

ciudadano adj community, citizen

civil adj civil

civil nc civilian

civilización nf civilization

civilizado adj civilized

clandestine adj undercover, clandestine

clamar v to cry, clamor

claramente adv clearly

claridad nf clearness, clarity

claro adv/adj of course, clearly

clase nf kind, class, order

clásico adj classic

clasificación nf classification

clasificar v to classify, sort, file

clavar v to nail

clave nf/adj key

clavo nm nail, tack, peg

cliente nc client, customer

clientele nf customers, clients

clima nm climate

clínica nf clinic

clínico adj clinical

club nm club, society

cobrar v to charge (money)

cobre nm copper

coche nm car

cocher nm car, carriage

cocina nf kitchen

cocinar v to cook

cocinero nm/f cook

coco nm coconut

código nm code

codo nm elbow

coger v to hold, take, catch

coherente adj coherent, connected

cohete nm rocket

coincidencia nf coincidence

coincidir v to coincide, agree

cola nf line, queue, tail

colaboración nf collaboration

colaborador nm collaborator

colaborar v to collaborate, work together

colar v to slip in

coche nm car

cochón nm mattress

colección nf collection

colectivo adj/nm collective, joint, group

colega nc colleague

colegio nm high school, college

cólera nmf rage, cholera

colgado adj hanging

colgar v to hang up

colina nf hill, slope

collar nm collar, necklace

colmo nm climax

colocar v to place, position

colombiano adj Colombian

colonia nf colony, cologne

colonial adj colonial

color nm color

colorado adj red, colored

columna nf column, spine

coma nmf comma, coma

comandante nm commander, commanding officer

commando nm command, order

combate nm combat, battle, fight

combater v to fight against

combinación nf combination

combinado adj combined

combiner v to combine

comedia nf comedy, play, pretense

comedor nm dining room

comentar v to comment on

comento nm cement

comentario nm remark, comment

comenzar v to begin, start

comer v to eat

commercial adj commercial, shopping

comerciante n merchant, businessman

comercio nm commerce, trade

cometa nmf comet, kite

cometer v to commit

cómico adj comic

comida nf food, meal

comienzo nm start, beginning

comisario nm commissioner, delegate

comisión nf commission, committee

como conj like, as

cómo adv how?

comodidad nf comfort, convenience

cómodo adj comfortable, convenient

compacto adj compact, dense

compañera nf female companion

compañero nm companion, classmate

campañía nf company

comparable adj comparable

comparación nf comparison

comparer v to compare

compartir v to share

campás nm rhythm, time, compass

compatriota nc fellow countryman

compensación nf compensation

compensar v to compensate, make up for

competencia nf competition, contest

competir v to compete

complacer v to please, satisfy

complejidad nf complexity

complejo adj complex, complicated

complejo nm complex

complementar v to tomplement, supplement

complementario adj additional, complementary

complemento nm complement supplement

completamente adv completely

completar v to to complete

completo adj complete

complicación nf complication

complicado adj complicated, complex

complicar v to complicate, make difficult

cómplice nc accomplice

complicidad nf involvement, complicity

componente nm component, ingredient

componer v to compose, be part of

comportamiento nm behavior, conduct

comportar v to behave

composición nf composition, make-up, essay

compra nf shopping, buy, purchase

comprador nm buyer

comprar v to buy comprender v to understand

comprensible adj understandable

comprensión nf understanding

comprensivo adj understanding

comprobar v to verify, prove

comprometer v to compromise

comprometido adj committed, engaged

compromise nm compromise, engagement

compuesto adj composite, mixed

computadora nf computer

común adj common

comunicación nf communication

comunicar v to communicate

comunidad nf community

comunión nf communion

comunismo nm communism

comunista adj Communist

comunitario adj of the community

con prep with

concebir v to conceive, understand

concede v to grant, concede

concetración nf concertration, gathering

concentrar v to concentrate

concepción nf conception

concepto nm concept

concsión nf awarding, concession

conciencia nf conscience, consciousness

concierto nm concert, concerto

concluir v to conclude, finish

conclusión nf conclusion, end

concretamente adv specifically, exactly

concreter v to materialize, fulfill

concreto adj concrete, real

concurrencia nf coming together, participation

concurrir v to coincide, concur, meet

concurso nm competition, gathering

condena nf sentence (in prison), penalty

condenar v to convict, condemn

condición nf condition

condicionado adj conditioned

condicionar v to condition, determine

conducer v to lead, drive

conducta nf conduct, behavior

conductor nm/f driver, conductor

conectar v to connect, plug in

conejo nm rabbit

conexión nf connection, relationship

conferencia nf conference, lecture

conferir v to confer

confesar v to confess, admit

confesión nf confession, admission

confianza nf confidence, trust

confiar v to trust confide

configurar v to make up, comprise

confirmer v to confirm

conflict nm conflict

conformar v to conform

conforme adj in agreement

confundido adj confused

confundir v to confuse

confusion nf confusion

confuse adj confused, mixed up

congelado adj frozen

confreso nm confress

conjunto nm group, set

conmigo pron with

conmoverv to move, affect

conocedor nm expert, judge connoisseur

conocer v to know (someone or place)

conocido adj known, well-known

conocimiento nm knowledge

conquista nf conquest

conquistar v to conquer, win (over)

consagrado adj dedicated, consecrated

consagrar v to consecrate, establish

consciente adj conscious, aware

consecuencia nf consequence

conseguir v to get, acquire, obtain

consejero nm/f advisor, counselor

consejo nm advice, council, counsel

consenter v to consent to pamper

conservación nf conservation

conservador adj conservative

conserver v to conserve, preserve

considerable adj considerable

consideración nf consideration, regard

consideracrión nf consideration, regard

considerer v to consider

consigna nf watchword, motto, slogan

consiguiente adj consequent, por consiguiente consequently

consistencia nf consistency

consistir v to consist of

consolar v to console

consolidar v to consolidate

conspiración nf conspiracy

constancia nf perseverance

constante adj constant

constantemente adv constantly

constar v to consist of comprise

constatar v to prove, verify

constitución nf constitution

constitucional adj constitutional

constituir v to constitute, consist of

construcción nf construction

constructive adj constructive

construer v to construct, build

consuelo nm comfort, consolation

consulta nf consultation, advice

consultar v to consult

consumer v to complete, carry out

consumer v to consume, take in

consumo nm consumption

contacto nm contact

contagiar v to infect, infest

contar v to tell, count

comtemplar v to comtemplate

contemporáneo adj contemporary

contener v to contain

contenido nm contents, content

contento adj happy, content

contestación nf answer

contester v to answer, reply

context nm context

contienda nf contest, dispute

contigo pron with you

continente nm continent

continuación nf continuation, follow-up

continuamente adv continuously

continuar v to continue

continuidad nf continuity

continuo adj continuous

contorno nm outline, perimeter, edge

contra prep against, opposite

contradecir v to contradict, be inconsistent

contradicción nf contradiction

contradictorio adj contradictory

contraer v to contract, shrink, abbreviate

contrario adj contrary, opposite

contrastar v to contrast

contratar v to hire, contract

contrato nm contract, agreement

contribución nf contribution

contribuir v to contribute

control nm control

controlar v to control

contundente adj decisive, blunt, forceful

convencer v to convince, persuade

convencido adj conviced, persuaded

convencimiento nm convincing convención nf convention, assembly

convencional adj conventional

conveniencia nf convenience, usefulness

conveniente adj convenient

convener v to be agreeable, ve convenient

convent nm convent, monastery

conversación nf conversation

conversar v to converse, talk

convertir v to covert, change, become

convicción nf conviction

convincente adj convincing

convivencia nf coexistence, living together

convivir v to coexist

convocar v to convene, summone

cooperación nf cooperation

copa nf cup, glass, top (tree)

copia nf copy

copier v to copy

coraje nm courage, toughness

corazón nm heart, core

corbata nf tie, sash

cordial adj cordial, friendly

cordillera nf mountain range

cordon nm cord, yarn, braid

coro nm choir, chorus

corona nf crown

corazón nm heart

coreano adj Korean

coronar v to crown, top

coronel nm colonel

corporal adj of the body, corporal

corral nm corral, yard

corrección nf correction, amendment

correctamente adv correctly

correcto adj correct, suitable

corredor n broker

corridor nm/f broker, corridor, runner

corregir v to correct, rectify

correo nm mail, post (office)

correr v to run

correspondencia nf correspondence, connection

corresponder v to correspond with

correspondiente adj corresponding

corriente nf current, flow

corriente adj current, common

corrupción nf corruption

cortar v to cut

corte nmf court, cut

cortesía nf courtesy

corteza nf bark, crust, rind, peel

cortina nf curtain, screen

corto adj short, brief

cosa nf thing

cosecha nf harvest, crop

coser v to sew

costa nf coast

costado nm side, flank

costar v to cost be hard

costarricense adj Costa Rican

costo nm price, cost, expense

costoso adj costly, expensive

costumbre nf habit, custom, usage

cotidiano adj daily

cráneo nm skull, cranium

creación nf creation

creador nm creator

crear v to create

creative adj creative

crecer v to grow, increase

creciente adj growing, increasing

crecimento nm growth, increase

crédito nm credit, reputation

creencia nf belief

creer v to believe, think

crema nf cream

crepúsculo nm dusk, twilight

cría nf breeding, raising

criar v to bring up, rear

criatura nf creature, child

crimen nm crime, murder

criminal nc/adj criminal

crisis nf crisis

cristal nm glass, crystal, window

cristiano adj Christian

criterio nm criterion

crítica nf criticism, critique

criticar v to criticize

crítico adj/nm critical

crónico adj chronic

cruce nm crossing, intersection

crudo adj raw, crude, natural

cruel adj cruel, harsh

crueldad nf cruelty, harshness

cruz nf cross, burden

cruzar v to cross

cuaderno nm notebook, workbook

cuadra nf (city) block

cuadrado adj square

cuadro nm painting, picture

cual pron which, who, whom

cuál pron which?

cualidad nf quality, attribute

cualquier adj any, anyone

cuando conj/adv when, when?

cuanto adj en cuanto; terms of regarding

cuánto adj how much?

cuarenta num forty

cuartel nm quarters, barracks

cuarto nm room, chamber

cuarto adj fourth

cuatro num four

cubano adj Cuban

cubierta nf covering, top, lid

cubierto adj covered

cubrir v to cover

cuchichear v to whisper, mutter

cuchillo nm knife

cuello nm neck, collar

cuenca nf socket, basin, bowl

cuenta nf bill, account

cuento nm story, tale

cuerda nf cord, rope

cuerno nm horn, antler

cuero nm leather, skin

cuerpo nm body

cuestión nf question, matter

cuestionar v to question

cueva nf cave cuidado nm care, carefulness

cuidadosamente adv carefully

cuidadoso adj careful, cautious

cuidar v to take care of

culminar v to culminate, accomplish

culpa nf blame, fault

cupable adj guilty

cultivar v to cultivate, produce

cultivo nm cultivation, crop

culto adj cultured, educated

culto nm worship, cult

cultura nf culture

cultural adj cultural

cumbre nf summit, top

cumpleaños nm birthday

cumplimento nm fulfillment, compliment

cumplir v to fulfill

cuna nf cradle, birth, lineage

cuota nf quota, share, dues

cúpula nf cupola, dome

cura nmf priest, cure

curar v to cure

curiosamente adv strangely, funnily enough

curiosidad adj curious, strange

curso nm course, direction

curva nf curve

cuyo adj whose

 

CH

chaleco nm vest

chaqueta nf jacket

charla nf talk, chat

charlar v to chat, talk

chica nf girl, female

chico nm boy

chileno adj Chilean

chillar v to shriek, scream

chemenea nf chimney, fireplace

checo adj Czech

chino adj Chinese

chiquillo nm kid, youngster

chispa nf spark

chiste nm joke, funny story

chofer n driver

chocar v to crash into, collide with

chocolate nm chocolate

choque nm crash, collision

chorro nm stream, jet, spurt

chupar v to suck

D

dado adj given

dama nf lady, dame

dañar v to damage

daño nm harm, injury, damage

danés adj Danish

danza nf dance

dar v to give

dato nm data, fact

de prep of, from

debajo adv underneath, below

debate nm debate

debater v to debate, discuss

deber v should, ought to; to owe

deber nm duty, obligation

debidamente adv properly, duly

debido adj debido a: due to

débil adj weak

debilidad nf weakness

debilitar v to weaken, debilitate

década nf decade

decadencia nf decline, decay

decaer v to decay, wane

decena nf ten (of something)

decente adj respectable, decent

decepción nf disappointment, disenchantment

decididamente adv decidedly, decisively

decidido adj determined, resolute

decider v to decide

décimo adj tenth

decir v to tell, say

decisión nf decision

decisivo adj decisive, conclusive

declaración nf declaration, statement

declarar v to declare, testify

decoración nf decoration

decreto nm decree, order

dedicación nf dedication, devotion

dedicar v to dedicate, devote

dedo nm finger, toe, digit

deducir v to deduce, infer

defecto nm defect

defender v to defend, protect

defensa nf defense, plea

defensive adj defensive

defensor nm defender

definición nf definition

definido adj definite

definer v to define

definitivamente adv definitely, finally

definitive adj definitive, conclusive

dejar v to let, leave

delantal nm apron

delante adv (in) front (of), ahead

delgado adj thin, skinny

delicadeza nf gentleness, tenderness

delicado adj delicate

delicioso adj delicious, delightful, charming

delincuente nc delinquent

delirio nm delirium, nonsense

delito nm crime, offense

demanda nf petition, request, demand

demander v to claim, sue

demás adj the rest, others

demasiado adj too much, too many

deocracia nf democracy

democrático adj democratic

demonio nm demon, devil

demorar v to delay, take time

demostración nf demonstration

demostrar v to show, demonstrate

denominación nf name, denomination

deonminar v to call, name

densidad nf density, thickness

denso adj heavy, dense, thick

dentro adv inside

denuncia nf accusation

denunciar v to denounce

departamento nm department apartment

dependencia nf dependence, dependency

depender v to depend on

deporte nm sport

deportivo adj sports, sporty

depositar v to deposit, place, store

depósito nm deposit, sediment

depresión nf depression, slump

derecha nf right, right hand

derecho nm right justice, law

derivar v to derive, come (from)

derramar v to shed, pour out

derribar v to knock down, overthrow

derrota nf defeat, loss

derrotar v to defeat, loss

derrotar v to defeat, beat

derrumbar v to knock down, demolish

desacuerdo nm disagreement

desafiar v to defy, stand up to

desafío nm challenge, provocation

desagradable adj unpleasant

desaparecer v to disappear, vanish

desaparecido adj missing

desparición nf disappearance

desarollado adj developed, grown

desarrollar v to develop

desarrollo nm development

desatre nm disaster

desatar v to untie, unleash, spark off

desayunar v to have breakfast

desayuno nm breakfast

desbordar v to overflow, spill over

descalzo adj barefoot

descansar v to rest

descanso nm rest, interval, break

descarga nf unloading, discharge

descargar v to unleash, unload

descartar v to discard, reject, rule out

descender v to descend

descendiente nc descendant

descenso nm decline, descent, lowering

descifrar v to decipher

descomponer v to decompose, break down

desconcertado adj disoriented, disconcerted

desconcierto nm disorder, chaos

desconfianza nf distrust

desconocer v to not know, not recognize

desconocido adj unknown

describir v to describe

descripción nf description

descrubrimiento nm discovery

descrubrir v to discover

descuidar v to neglect

descuido nm neglect, oversight

desde prep from, since

deseable adj desirable

desear v to want, desire, wish for

desechar v to discard

desembocar v to flow, lead into

desempeñar v to carry out, fulfill

desencadenar v to unleash, unchain

desenlace nm outcome, result

desenvolver v to clear up, unwrap

deseo nm desire, wish

desequilibrio nm imbalance, unsteadiness

desesperación nf desperation, exasperation

desesperado adj desperate, hopeless

desesperar v to despair, lose hope

desilar v to march, parade

desile nm parade, line, formation

desgracia nf misfortune, bad luck

desgraciadamente adv unfortunately

deshacer v to undo, destroy, take apart

desierto nm desert

desierto adj deserted, desolate

designer v to designate

desigual adj unequal, uneven, irregular

desilusión nf disappointment, letdown

deslizar v to slide, glide, slip

desmentir v to contradict

desnudo adj nude, naked

desorden nm disorder, mess

desordenado adj messy, confused

despacho nm office, study

despacio adj slow, slowly

despedida nf goodbye, farewell

despedir v to say goodbye (to), dismiss

despejar v to clear (up)

despejado adj clear

desperdicio nm waste, refuse, garbage

despertar v to wake (up) arouse

despierto adj awake

despazamento nm movement removal

desplazar v to replace, move, shift

desplegar v to unfold, deploy

despliegue nm deployment, display

despojar v to deprive, rob

depreciar v to despise, scorn

desprecio nm comtempt, disdain

desprender v to detach, release, remove

después adv after

destacado adj outstanding, leading

destacar v to emphasize, stand out

destinar v to assign, appoint

destino nm destination, destiny

deuño n owner, landlord

detrás  adv behind

diferente adj different, separate

día nm day

diamante nm diamond

diente nm tooth

dialogar v to confer, talk

diciembre nm December

difícil adj difficult, hard

difícilmente adv with difficulty

dificultad nf difficulty, obstacle

difundir v to spread (out)

difusión nf spread, diffusion

difnidad nf dignity

digno adj worth

diligencia nf diligence

diluir v to dilute, weaken

dimensión nf dimension, size

diminuto adj diminutive, tiny, minute

dinámica nf dynamics

dinámico adj dynamic

dinero nm money

Dios nm God, divinity

diplomático adj;nm/f diplomatic, diplomat

diputado nm deputy, member

dirección nf direction, address

directamente adv directly, straight away

directo adj direct, straight

director nm/f director, manager, principal

dirigente nc leader, director, manager

dirigir v to direct, manage

disciplina nf discipline, subject

discípulo nm disciple

disco nm disc, disk, record

discrete adj discreet, tactful

discupla nf apology, excuse

disculpar v to excuse

discurrir v to flow, pass, roam

discurso nm lecture, discourse, talk

discusión nf discussion, argument

discutir v to argue, discuss

diseñar v to design, develop

diseño nm design

disfrazado adj disguised

disfrazar v to disguise, hide, conceal

disfrutar v to enjoy

disgust nm disgust, annoyance

disimular v to disguise, hide pretend

disipar v to dissipate, disperse

disminuir v to decrease, diminish

dissolver v to dissolve

disparar v to shoot (at)

disparate nm nonsense, blunder

disparo nm shot, discharge

dispersar v to disperse, scatter, spread

disperse adj spread out

disponer v to have means, dispose

disponsible adj available

disposición nf disposal, disposition

dispuesto adj willing, ready

disputa nf dispute, argument, quarrel

disputer v to dispute, contest

distancia nf distance

distante adj distant, far, remote

distinción nf distinction

distinguido adj distibuished

distinguir v to distinguish

distinto adj distinct, different

distracción nf distraction, amusement

distraer v to distract

distribución nf distribution

distribuir v to distribute, deliver

diversidad nf diversity, variety

diversión nf fun, entertainment

diverso adj different, several, diverse

divertido adj funny, amusing

diverter v to amuse, entertain

divider v to divide

divino adj divine

división nf division

divorcio nm divorce

doblar v to bend, turn

doble adj,nm to bend, turn

doce num twelve

docena nf dozen

doctor nm/f doctor

doctrina nf doctrine, teachings

documentación nf documentation

documento nm document

dólar nm dollar

doler v to hurt

dolor nm pain, ache, sorrow

doloroso adj painful

doméstico adj domestic

domicilio nm residence, address

domicicano adj Dominican

dominante adj dominant, prevailing

domingo nm Sunday

dominio nm power, control

don nm courtesy title, Mr., gift

doña nf courtesy title, Mrs.

donde conj where

dónde adv where?

dorado adj golden, gold-plated

dormido adj asleep, sleeping

dormir v to sleep

dormitorio nm bedroom, dormitory

dos num two

doscientos num two hundred

dosis nf close

dotado adj endowed, gifted

dotar v to endow, bestow

drama nm drama

dramático adj dramatic

droga nf drug

duda nf doubt

dudar v to (have) doubt

dudoso adj doubtful, dubious

duelo nm grief, affliction

dueña nf landlady, owner

dueño nm owner, landlord

dulce adj sweet

duración nf duration, length

duramente adv harshly, severely

durante adv during, for (time)

durar v to last

dureza nf hardness, toughness

duro adj hard

duro nm duro (money)

 

E

echar v to throw, cast

eclesiástico adj ecclesiastical

eco nm echo, response

economía nf economy, economic, thriftiness

económicamente adv economically

económico adj economic

economista nm/f economist

edad nf age

edición nf edition, publication

edificación nf construction, building

edificio nm building

editar v to edit, publish, release

editor nm/f editor, publisher

editorial nm/f publisher, editorial article

educación nf education

educado adj educated

educar v to educate

educativo adj educational

efectivamente adv in fact, actually, indeed

efectivo adj effective

efecto nm effect

efectuar v to carry out, cause to happen

eficacia nf efficiency effectiveness

eficaz adj effective

eficiencia nf efficiency

eficiente adj efficient

efímero adj ephemeral, short-lived

egoism nm selfishness

egoísta adj selfish

eh interj eh

eje nm axis, shaft, crux

ejecución nf performance, execution

ejecutar v to execute, carry out

ejecutivo adj executive

ejemplar nm copy, issue

ejemplar adj exemplary, model

ejemplo nm example

ejercer v to practice, exercise

ejercicio nm exercise, practice

ejército nm army

el, la art the

él pron he, them

elaboración nf production

elaborar v to make, develop

elección nf election, choice

electoral adj electoral

electricidad nf electricity

elétrico adj electric

electrónico adj electric

elefante nm elephant

elegancia nf elegance, style

elegante adj elegant, smart, stylish

elegir v to choose, elect

elemental adj elemental, basic

element nm element

elevación nf rise, elevation, increase

elevado adj elevated, high, lofty

elevar v to elevate, raise

eliminar v to eliminate, exclude

ella pron she, them

ello pron it

elocuente adj eloquent

elogio nm praise, eulogy, compliment

eludir v to evade, avoid, elude

embajada nf embassy

embajador nm/f ambassador

embarazada adj pregnant

embarazo nm pregnancy

embarcar v to embark, load

embargo nm sin embargo: nevertheless

emergencia nf emergency

emerger v to emerge, surface

emigrar v to emigrate

emisón nf broadcast, emission

emisor nm transmitter, emitter

emitir v to emit, give (off)

emoción nf emotion, excitement

emocional adj emotional

emocionar v to move, make/get excited

empeñar v to insist on

empaño nm insistence, determination

emperador nm emperor

empezar v to begin, start

empleado nm employee

emplear v to employ

empleo nm work, job occupation

emprednder v to undertake, embark on

empresa nf firm, company, venture

empresario nm manager, entrepreneur

empujar v to push, shove

en prep in, on

enamorado adj in love

enamorar v to fall in love

encabezar v to head, lead (off)

encajar v to insert, fit well

encaje nm lace 

encaminar v to head for, guide

encatado adj pleased, delighted

encantador adj charming

encatar v to be very pleasing to

encanto nm charm, spell

encarar v to front, confront

encargado adj in charge of

encargar v to entrust, take charge of

encargo nm job, order, errand

encarnar v to embody

encender v to turn on

encendido adj turned on, burning

encerrado adj locked (up)

encerrar v to shut (in)

encima adv above, on top, in addition

encomendar v to commend, entrust

encontrar v to find

encuentro nm meeting, game, skirmish

encuesta nf poll, survey, inquiry

endurecer v harden, make hard

enemigo nm enemy

energía nf energy, power

enérgico adj energetic, vigorous

enero nm January

énfasis nm emphasis

enfermar v to become ill

enfermedad nf illness, sickness

enfermero nm/f nurse

enfermo adj ill, sick

enfocar v to focus

enfoque nm focus, approach

enfretamiento nm confrontation

enfrentar v to confront, face

enfrente adv in front (of)

enfriar v to cool

engañar v to trick, deceive

engaño nm deceit, falsehood, hoax

engendrar v to engender, beget

engordar v to fatten, get fat

enigma nm enigma, mystery

enlace nm link, connection, bond

enlazar v to link, connect

enorme adj enormous, vast

enormente adv enormously

enredar v to entangle, ensare

enriquecer v to enrich

ensalada nf salad

ensayar v to test

ensayo nm essay, rehearsal

ensequida adv immediately, at once

enseñar v to teach, show

ensuciar v to get dirty

entablar v to start, establish

ente nm entity, being, firm

entender v to understand

entendido adj understood

entendimiento nm understanding

enterado adj aware of

enteramente adv completely, entirely

enterar v to find out

entero adj entire, whole, complete

enterrado adj buried

enterrar v to bury

entidad nf entity

entierro nm burial

entonces adv so, then

entorno nm environment, surroundings

entrada nf entrance, admission ticket

entrañas nf insides, bowels

entrar v to enter

entre prep between, among

entrega nf delivery

entregar v to deliver

entrenamiento nm training

entrenar v to train

entretener v to entertain, amuse

entretenimiento nm entertainment

entrevista nf interview, meeting

entrevistar v to interview

entusiamado adj enthused, excited

entusiamar v to fill with enthusiasm, excite

entusiasmo nm enthusiasm

entusiasta adj enthusiastic

enumerar v to enumerate, count

enunciar v to enunciate

envergadura nf breadth, expanse

enviar v to send

envidia nf envy

envidiar v to envy

envolver v to wrap

envuelto adj wrapped

episodio nm episode, incident

época nf time, age, period

equilibrar v to balance

equilibrio nm balance

equipo nm team, equipment, outfit

equivalente adj/nm equivialent

equivaler v to be equivalent, tantamount

equivocaión nf mistake, misconception

equivocado adj mistaken, wrong

equivocar v to be wrong

era nf era, age

erotic adj erotic

erro nm error, mistake

escala nf scale, ladder, rank

escalera nf stairs, ladder

escarcha nf frost

escándalo nm scandal

escaper v to escape

escaparate nm showcase, display window

escasez nf scarcity, shortage

escaso adj scarce, very little

escena nf scene, stage, setting

escenario nm stage, setting, scene

esclavo nm slave

escoger v to choose

escolar adj school, scholastic

escocés adj Scottish

esconder v to hide, conceal

escondido adj hidden

escribir v to write

escrito nm manuscript, writing

escritor nm/f writer

escritorio nm desk, bureau

escritura nf writing, scripture

escuchar v to listen

escudo nm shield, coat of arms

escuela nf school

escultura nf sculpture, carving

ese adj that

ése pron that one

esencia nf essence

esencial adj essential

esencialmente adv essentially

esfera nf sphere, globe

esforzar v to make an effort, exert oneself

esfuerzo nm effort, endeavor

eso pron that

especial adj spatial, space

espacio nm space, room

espada nf swor

espalda nf back (body)

español adj Spanish

espantar v to scare, frighten

espantoso adj frightening, dreadful

especial adj special

especialidad nf specialty, specialized

especialista n specialist

especializar v to specialize, major in

especialmente adv especially

especie nf kind, sort, species

específicamente adv specifically

específico adj specific

espectacular adj spectacular

espectáculo nm spectacle, show

espectador nm spectator, onlooker

espectro nm ghost, specter

especulación nf speculation, conjecture

espejo nm mirror, reflection

espera nf wair

esperanza nf hope

esperar v to wait, hope (for), expect

espeso adj thick, dense, stiff

espina nf thorn, spine

espíritu nm spirit, ghost

espiritual adj spiritual

espléndido adj splendid, generous

esplendor nm splendor

espontáneamente adv spontaneously

espontáneo adj spontaneous

esporádico adj sporadic

esposa nf wife

esposo nm husband, spouse

espuma nf foam, lather

esqueleto nm skeleton, framework

esquema nm outline, diagram, plan

esquina nf corner

estabilidad nf stability

estable adj stable, steady

establecer v to establish

establecido adj established

establecimiento nm establishment

estación nf station, season

estadio nm stadium

estadística nf statistic

estadístico adj statistical

estado nm state, condition, status

estadounidense adj US

estallar v to break out, explode, start

estallido nm crash, outbreak, explosion

estampa nf print, engraving, illustration

estancia nf stay, stance, ranch

estar v to be (location, change from norm)

estatal adj state, government-owned

estático adj static, motionless

estatua nf statue

estatura nf stature, height

este adj this

este n East

éste pron this one

estéril adj sterile, barren

estética nf aesthetics

estético adj esthestic

estilo nm style

estimar v to estimate, hold in esteem

estimular v to stimulate, encourage

estímulo nm stimulus, encouragement

estirar v to stretch, strain

esto pron this

estómago nm stomach

estrategia nf strategy

estratégico adj strategic

estechar v to tighten, make closer

estrecho adj narrow

estrella nf star

estrenar v to use for the first time, debut

estictamente adv strictly

estricto adj strict, rigorous

estropear v to ruin, mess up

estructura nf structure

estudiante n student

estudiar v to study

estudio nm study, learning

estudioso adj studious

estupendo adj marvelous, stupendous

estupidez nf stupidity, stupid thing

estúpido adj stupid, idiotic

etapa nf stage, period

etcétera n etcetera

eternidad nf eternity

eterno adj eternal

ética nf ethics

ético adj ethical

etiqueta nf label, etiquette

euphoria nf euphoria, elation

europeo adj European

evaluar v to evaluate, assess

evento nm event

evidencia nf evidence, certainty

evidente adj evident, obvious

evidentemente adv evidently, obviously

evitar v to avoid, prevent

evocar v to evoke, recall

evolución nf evolution, development

evolucionar v to evolve, develop

exactamente adv exactly

exactitude nf accuracy

exacto adj exact, faithful, true

exagerción nf exaggeration

exagerado adj exaggerated

exagerar v to exaggerate

examen nm examination, exam

examiner v to examine, inspect

exceeder v to excel, exceed

excelencia nf excellence

excelente adj excellent

excepción nf exception

excepcional adj exceptional, unusual

excepto prep except (for)

exceivamente adv excessively

excesivo adj excessive

exceso nm excess

excitar v to excite

exclamar v to exclaim

excluir v to exclude, reject

exclusivamente adv exclusively

exclusive adj exclusive

excursión nf excursion

excusa nf excuse

exento adj exempt, free

exhibición nf exhibition, showing

exhibir v to exhibit, show off

exigencia nf requirement, demand

exigente adj demanding, urgent

exigir v to demand

exilio nm exile

existencia nf existence, life

existente adj existing

existir v to exist

éxito nm success

exótico adj exotic

expander v to expand

expansión nf expansion, spreading

expectativa nf expectation, hope, prospect

expedición nf expedition

expediente nm dossier, proceedings

experiencia nf experience

experimental adj experimental

experimentar v to experience, experiment

experimento nm experiment

expert nm expert

explicación nf explanation

explicar v to explain

explícito adj explicit

exploración nf exploration

explorer v to explore

explosión nf explosion

explotación nf exploitation, cultivation

explotar v to explode, exploite

exponer v to expound, expose

exportación nf exhibition, display

expresar v to express

expression nf expression

expresivo adj expressive

expreso adj express, explicit

expulsar v to expel, throw out

expulsión nf expulsion, ejection

exquisto adj exquisite, superb

extender v to extend, spread

extension nf extension, area, expanse

extenso adj extensive, large

exterior adj/nm exterior, outside

externo adj external, outward

extinción nf extinction

extinguir v to extinguish, put out

extra adj extra

extraer v to extract, take out

extrañar v to miss, long for

extranjero adj/nm foreign, alien

extraño adj strange, foreign

extraordinariamente adv extraordinarily

extraordinario adj extraordinary, exceptional

extremadamente adv extremely

extremo nm edge, border, end

extremo adj extreme

 

F

fábrica nf factory, manufacture

fabricación nf manufacture, production

fabricar v to manufacture

fabuloso adj fabulous, fantastic

facción nf (face) feature, faction

fachada nf front of a building

fácil adj easy

facilidad nf ease, facility

facilitar v to facilitate

fácilmente adv easily

factor nm factor, cause, influence

factura nf invoice, bill

facultad nf faculty, ability

faena nf task, job, performance

falda nf skirt

falla nf flaw failure

fallar v to fail, miss

fallecer v to pass away (to die)

fallo nm mistake, blunder, fault

falso adj false

falta nf lack, shortage

faltar v to be lacking

fama nf reputation, fame

familia nf family

familiar adj familiar, of the family

familiar nm relative

famoso adj famous, well-known

fantasia nf fantasy, fancy

fantasma nm ghost, phantom

fantástico adj fantasitic, unreal

farmacia nf pharmacy, drugstore

fascinante adj fascinating

fase nf phase, stage

fatal nf phase, stage

fatifa nf fatigue

favor nm favor, benefit

favorable adj favorable, suitable

favorecer v to favor, help

favorito adj favorite

fe nf faith

febrero nm February

fecha nf date, day

felicidad nf happiness

felicitar v to congratulate

feliz adj happy, fortunate

femenino adj feminine, female

fenómeno nm phenomenon

feo adj ugly, nasty, rude

feria nf fair, festival

feroz adj ferocious, fierce

ferrocarril nm railway

fértil adj fertile, rich

fiar v to vouch for, confide, trust

fibra nf fiber, grain

ficción nf fiction

ficha nf index card, chip, token

fidelidad nf faithfulness accuracy

fiebre nf fever excitement

fiel adj faithful, loyal

fiera nf (wild) beast

fiesta nf party, feast

figurar nf figure 

figurar v to appear, represent figure (in)

fijar v to set, fix, notice

fijo adj fixed, steady

fila nf line, row, file

filo nm (cutting) edge

filosofía nf philosophy

filosófico adj philosophical

filósofo nm philosopher

filtrar v to seep, filter

fin nm end

final nmf al final: finally, in the end

final adj final

finalidad nf purpose, aim

finalizar v to end, finalize

finalmente adv finally, at last

financiar v to finance

finaciero adj financial

finca nf property, estate

finger v to feign pretend

fino adj fine, delicate

firma nf company, signature, signing

firmar v to sign

firme adj firm, steady

firmemente adv firmly

firmeza nf firmness

fiscal adj fiscal, treasury

fiscal n district attorney, prosector

físicamente adv physically

físico adj physical

físico nm/f physicist

flaco adj thin, frail

fleche nf arrow, dart

flexible adj flexible

flor nf flower

florecer v to flower, bloom, flourish

flotar v to float, flutter

fluir v to flow

flujo nm flow, tide, discharge

foco nm focus

fomentar v to foster, promote, encourage

fondo nm bottom, end

forma nf form, shape, way

formación nf formation, education

formal adj formal, polite

formar v to form

formidable adj formiddle, tremendous

fórmula nf formula

formular v to formulate

fortalecer v to formulate

fortalecer v to fortify

fortaleza nf fortress, strength

fortuna nf fortune, fate

forzar v to force

fósforo nm match, match stick

forot nf photo, picture

fotografía nf photograph

fotográfico adj photographic

fotógrafo nm/f photographer

fracasar v to fail, to be unsuccessful

fracas nm failure, collapse

fracción nf fraction

frágil adj fragile, weak

fragment nm fragment, passage

francamente adv frankly, openly

francés adj French

franco adj open, frank, outspoken

franja nf strip, stripe, fringe

frasco nm bottle, jar, flask

frase nf phrase

frecuencia nf frequency

frecuente adj frequent

frecuentemente adv frequently, often

frenar v to brake, restrain

freno nm brake

frente nm/f al frente: facing; frente a across from

fresco adj cool, healthier, fresh

fresco nm freshness, coolness

frialdad nf coldness, indifference

frío nm/adj cold

frívolo adj trivial, frivolous

frontal adj frontal

frontera nf border, frontier

frusctración nf frustration

frustrado adj frustrated

fruta nf fruit

fruto nm fruit, result

fuego nm fire, gunfire

fuente nf source; fountain

fuera adv out, outside, away

fuerte adj strong

fuertemente adv strongly

fuerza nf strength, force, power

fuga nf flight, escape

fumar v to smoke

función nf function meeting

functional adj functional

funcionamiento nm functioning, operation

funcionar v to work, function

funcionario nm civil servant

fundación nf foundation

fundador nm founder

fundamental adj funfamental

fundamentalmente adv fundamentally, basically

fundamento nm foundation, ground

fundar v to found, base

fundir v to melt, cast, smelt

furia nf fury, rage

furioso adj furious

fútbol nm soccer

futbolista n soccer player

futuro nm/adj future

 

G

gabinete nm cabinet, den, office

gala nf gala (performance/dinner)

galería nf gallery, balcony

gallina nf hen coward

galleta nf cookie

gallo nm rooster

gama nf range, musical scale

gana nf desire

ganado nm livestock, cattle

ganador nm winner

ganacia nf gain, profit

ganar v to win, earn

garantía nf guarantee, warranty

garantizar v to guarantee

garganta nf throat, gorge

garra nf claw, fang

gas nm gas

gastar v to spend (money)

gasto nm expense, expenditure

gato nm cat

generación nf generation

general adj/nm general

generalizar v to generalize popularize

generalmente adv generally, usually

generar v to generate

género nm sort, gender, genre

generosidad nf generosity

generoso adj generous

genético adj genetic

genial adj brilliant, inspired

genio nm genius, disposition

gente nf people

geografía nf geography

geográfico adj geographical

geométrico adj geometric

gestion nf management, step negotiation

gesto nm gesture

gigante adj gigantic

gigante nc giant

gigantesco adj giant, gigantic

gira nf tour

girar v to rotate, revolve

giro nm turn, draft, expression

global adj global, overall

globo nm balloon, globe

gloria nf glory, fame

glorioso adj glorious

gobernadora nm governor

gobernante n ruler, leader

gobernar v to govern

gobierno nm government

gol nm goal

golpe nm hit, strike, punch

golpear v to hit, strike

goma nf rubber

gorro nm cap

gordo adj fat, thick

gota nf drop

gozar v to enjoy

grabación nf recording

grabar v to record, engrave

gracia nf thank you; grace, favor

gracioso adj funny, charming, amusing

grado nm degree, grade

gráfico adj graphic, explicit

grande adj large, great, big

grandeza nf greatness, size

grandioso adj magnificent, grandiose

granito nm granite

granizo nm hail, hailstone

grano nm grain, kernel

grasa nf grease, fat

gratitude nf gratitude

grato adj agreeable, pleasant

gratuito adj free, arbitrary, gratuitous

grave adj serious, solemn

gravedad nf seriousness, gravity

griego adj Greek

grieta nf crack, opening, slit

gris adj gray, gloomy

gritar v to shout

grito nm cry, shout, scream

grosero adj crude, rude, crass

grotesco adj grotesque ridiculous

grueso adj thick

grueso nm bulk, mass

gruñir v to grunt, grumble

grupo nm group

guante nm glove

guatemalteco adj Guatemalan

guapo adj handsome, beautiful

guardar v to keep, save

guardia n guard, watch, lookout

guerra nf war, warfare

guerrero adj/nm/f warrior, warlike, soldier

guía nc guide, leader

guiar v to guide, lead, steer

guitarra nf guitar

gusano nm worm, caterpillar

gustar v to be pleasing to

gusto nm pleasure, taste, preference

 

 

H

haber v to have

hábil adj skillful, clever

habilidad nf ability, skill, talent

habitación nf room, bedroom, habitat

habitante nm inhabitant

habitar v to inhabit

hábito nm habit

habitual adj usual, habitual, customary

habitualmente adv habitually

habla nf speech, talking

hablar v to speak, talk

hacer v to do, make

hacia prep toward, towards

hacienda nf ranch

hallar v to find (out)

hallazgo nm finding, discovery

halagado v flattered

hambre nf hunger, starvation

harario nm schedule, timetable

harina nf flour

harto adj fed up with

hasta prep until, up to, even

hazaña nf deed, heroic feat

hecho nm fact, happening

hectárea nf hectare

helado adj iced, freezing, icy

helicóptero nm helicopter

hembra nf female, woman

heredar v to inherit

heredero nm heir, heiress

herencia nf inheritance, legacy

herida nf wound, injury

herido adj wounded, injury

herido adj/nm wounded, injured (person)

herir v to wound, hurt

hermana nf sister

hermano nm brother, siblings

hermoso adj beautiful, lovely

héroe nm hero

heroic adj heroic

herramienta nf tool

hervir v to boil

hielo nm ice

hierba nf herb, grass, weed

hierro nm iron

hígado nm liver

hygiene nf hygiene

hija nf daughter

hijo nm children

hilo nm thread, yarn, wire

himno nm hymn, anthem

hipótesis nf hypothesis

hispano adj Hispanic

historia nf history, story

historiador nm/f historian

histórico adj historical

hogar nm home, hearth

hoja nf sheet, leaf

hola interj hello, hi

holandés adj Dutch

hombre nm man, mankind, husband

hombro nm shoulder

homenaje nm homage, tribute

hondo adj deep 

hondrueño adj Honduran

honesto adj honest

honor nm honor, honesty

honrado adj honest, respectable

honrar v to honor

hora nf hour, time (specific)

horario nm schedule, timetable

horizontal adj horizontal

horizonte nm horizon

hormiga nf ant

horno nm oven, furnace

horrible adj horrible

horror nm horror, atrocity

hospital nm hospital

hostil adj hostile, unfriendly

hostilidad nf hostility, enmity

hotel nm hotel

hoy adv today, nowadays

hueco nm hole, cavity

hueco adj hollow

huelga nf strike, protest

huella nf trace, track, footstep

hueso nm bone

huevo nm egg

huir v to flee, run away

humanidad nf humanity, mankind

humano adj/nm human

humedad nf humidity

húmedo adj humid, damp

humilde adj humble, modest

humilación nf humiliation

humo nm smoke

humor nm mood, humor

hundido adj buried, sunken

hundir v to sink, submerge

huracán nm hurricane

húngaro adj Hungarian

I

ida nf departure, first half of a trip

idea nf idea

ideal nm ideal, goal

ideal adj ideal

idéntico adj identical

identidad nf identity

identificación nf identification

identificar v to identify

ideología nf ideology

ideológico adj ideological

idioma nm (specific) language

idiota nc idiot, dunce

iglesia nf church

ignorancia nf ignorance

ignorante adj ignorant

ignorer v to be unaware

igual adj equal, same (as)

igualar v to equate, equalize

igualdad nf equality

igualmente adv equally

illegal adj illegal

ilimitado adj unlimited

iluminación nf illumination, lighting

iluminado adj illuminated

iluminar v to illuminate, light up

ilusión nf illusion, hope, dream

ilustración nf illustration

ilustrado adj learned, illustrated

ilustrar v to illustrate

ilulstre adj renowned, illustrious

imagen nf image, picture

imaginación nf imagination, fantasy

imaginar v to imagine

imaginario adj imaginary

imitación nf imagination, fantasy

imaginar v to imagine

imaginario adj imaginary

imitación nf imitation

imitar v to imitate, copy, mimic

impacto nm impact

imparter v to impart, administer

impacable adj impeccable, faultless

impeder v to prevent, hinder

imperial adj imperial, imperialist

imperio nm empire, fortune

implacable adj relentless, implacable

implicar v to implicate, imply

implorar v to implore, beg

imponente adj impressive, magnificent

imponer v to impose, enforce

importado adj imported

importancia nf importance

importante adj important

importer v to matter, import

imposibilidad nf impossibility

imposible adj impossible

imposición nf imposition

impotencia nf impotence

imprecise adj imprecise

imprenta nf printing house

imprescindible adj essential, indispensable

impression nf impression, printing

impresionante adj impressive, astonishing

impresionar v to impress

impreso adj printed

imprevisto adj unforeseen, unexpected

imprimir v to print

improvisar v to improvise

impuesto nm tax

impulsar v to push, promote, drive

impulse nm impulse, momentum

inaugurar v to inaugurante, start

incapacidad nf inability, incompetence

incapaz adj incapable

incendio nm fire, conflagration

incertidumbre nf uncertainty

incidencia nf occurrence, impact

incidente nm incident

incidir v to influence, affect

incierto adj uncertain

incipiente adj incipent, beginning

incitar v to incite

inclinación nf slope, incline, tendency

inclinado adj inclined, slanting

incliner v to bow, tilt, incline

incluir v to include

inclusive adv including, even

incluso adv including, even

incómodo adj uncomfortable

incomprensible adj incomprehensible

inconsciente adj unconscious, thoughtless

inconveniente nm inconvenience, drawback

incorporación nf inclusion, incorporation

incorporar v to incorporate, include

increíble adj incredible, unbelievable

incrementar v to increase

incremento nm increase, raise

incurrir v to incur, fall into

incursión nf invasion, incursion

indagar v to investigate

indefinido adj vague, indefinite

independencia nf independence

independiente adj independent, self-sufficient

independientemente adv independently

indicación nf indication

indicar v to indicate

índice nm index, forefinger

indicio nm indication, sign

indiferencia nf indifference

indiferente adj indifferent

indígena adj indigenous, native

indignación nf indignation

indio nm Indian

indirecto adj indirect

indiscutible adj indisputable, unquestionable

indispensable adj indispensable, essential

individual adj individual

individuo nm individual, person

índole nf nature, temperament

inducer v to lead to

indudable adj unquestionable

indudablemente adv doubtless, undoubtedly

industria nf industry, factory

industrial adj industrial

inédito adj unpublished

inesperado adj unexpected, unforeseen

inestable adj unstable, unsteady

inevitable adj inevitable, unavoidable

inevitablemente adv inevitably

inexistente adj non-existent

inexplicable adj unexplainable

infancia nf infancy, childhood

infantile adj of children, childrenlike, infantile

infección nf infection

infeliz adj unhappy, unfortunate

inferior adj lower, inferior

infierno nm hell, inferno

infinidad nf inifity, countless

infinito adj/nm infinite, infinity

influencia nf influence

influir v to (have) influence

información nf information

informar v to inform

informative adj informative

informe nm report

ingeniero nm/f engineer

ingenio nm ingenuity, talent, wit

ingenioso adj ingenious, clever

ingenuo adj naïve, ingenuous

inglés adj English

ingrediente nm ingredient

ingresar v to join, deposit, admit

ingreso nm entrance, admission, income

inicial nf initial (letters)

inicialmente adv initially

iniciar v to initiate, start

inciciativa nf initiative

inicio nm beginning, start

injusticia nf injustice

injusto adj unfair, unjust

inmediatamente adv immediately

immediato adj immediate

inmenso adj immense, vast, huge

inmerso adj engrossed, immersed

inmigrante nc immigrant

inminente adj imminent

inmóvil adj immovable, motionless

innecesario adj unnecessary

innovación nf innovation

inundación nf flood

innumerable adj innumerable, countless

inocencia nf innocence

inocente adj innocent, naȉve

inolvidable adj unforgettable

inquientante adj disquieting

inquietar v to make uneasy, disturb

inquieto adj restless, anxious

inquietud nf restlessness, anxiety

inscribir v to register, record

inscripción nf inscription, registration

insecto nm insect

inseguridad nf insecurity

inseguro adj unsure, unsafe

inseparable adj inseparable

insertar v to insert, put in

insignificante adj insignificant

insinuar v to insinuate, hint

insistencia nf insistence, persistence

insister v to insist on

insólito adj unusual, uncommon

insoportable adj unbearable, intolerable

inspección nf inspection

inspector nm/f inspector

inspiración nf inspiration, inhalation

inspirer v to inspire, inhale

instalación nf installation, facilities

instalar v to install

instancia nf instance

instante nm instant, moment

instinto nm instinct

institución nf institution

institucional adj institutional

instituto nm institute

instrucción nf instruction

instruir v to instruct

instrument nm instrument

insuficiente adj insufficient

insultar v to insult, berate

insulto nm insult

intacto adj intact

integración nf integration

integrante adj integral, part of a group

integrar v to integrate, fit in

integridad nf integrity

íntegro adj whole, entire, honest

intellectual adj intellectual

inteligencia nf intelligence

inteligente adj intelligent

intención nf intention

intensamente adv intensely

intensidad nf intensity, force

intense adj intense, acute

intentar v to try, attempt

intent nm attempt, try

intecambiar v to exchange

intercambio nm exchange, interchange

interés nm interest

interesado adj interested

intersante adj interesting

interesar v to interest

interior nm/adj interior, inside

interlocutor nm participant in a dialog

intermedio adj interim, intermediate

intermedio nm means, interval

interminable adj endless, interminable

internacional adj international

internar v to confine

interno adj internal

interponer v to interpose, intervene

interpretación nf interpretation, interpreting

interpretar v to interpret

intérprete nc performer, interpreter

interrogante nc question, interrogator

interrogar v to question, interrogate

interrumpir v to interrupt

interrupción nf interruption

intervalo nm interval, gap

intervención nf intervention

intervenir v to intervene

intestino adj,nm intestine

íntimamente adv intimately

intimidad nf private life, intimacy

íntimo adj close, intimate

introducción nf introduction

introducer v to introduce, bring in

intuición nf intuition

intuir v to sense

inundación nf flood, deluge

inundar v to flood, inundate

inútil adj useless

invadir v to invade, overcome

invasión nf invasion

invención nf invention, contrivance

inventar v invent, make up

invento nm invention

inversión nf investment, outlay

inverso adj inverse, opposite

invertido adj reversed, inverted

invertir v invest

investigación nf investigation

investigador nm/f researcher, investigator

investigar v to investigate

invierno nm winter

invisible adj invisible

invitación nf invitation

invitado nm guest

invitar v to invite

invocar v to invoke

involuntario adj involuntary

inyección nf shot, injection

ir v to go

ira nf rage, wrath

irlandés adj Irish

ironía nf irony

irónico adj ironic, mocking

irracional adj irrational

irreal adj unreal

irregular adj irregular

irreversible adj irreversible

irritar v to irritate

irrumpir v burst in, raid

isla nf island

italiano adj Italian

izquierda nf left

izquierdo adj left (opposite of right)

 

J

jamás adv never

jamón nm ham

japanés adj Japanese

jardín nm garden

jaula nf cage, crate, playpen

jefe nm/f leader, boss, manager

jerarquía nf hierarchy, rank

jinete nm rider, horseman

joder v to fuck, screw (around/up)

jornada nf (working) day, shift

joven adj young

joven nc teenager, young person

jovencito nm young person

joya nf jewel, treasure

judicial adj judicial

judío adj Jewish

juego nm game, play, sport

jueves nm Thursday

juez n judge

jugada nf move, play

jugador nm player, gambler

jugar v to play (sport/game)

jugo nm juice

juguete nm toy

juicio nm judgment

julio nm July

junio nm June

junta nf meeting, conference, seam

juntar v to bring together

junto adv/adj together, together with, next to

jurar v to swear, take an oath

jurídico adj legal, juridical

justamente adv just, exactly

justicia nf justice, fairness

justificación nf justification

justificado adj justifiable, justified

justificar v to justify, excuse

justo adv/adj just, fair,

juvenil adj young, juvenile

juventud nf youth

juzgar v to judge

 

K

kilo nm kilogram

kilómetro nm kilometer

 

L

la pron the

laberinto nm maze, labyrinth

labio nm lip

labor nf labor, work, task

laboral adj labor, industry

laboratorio nm laboratory

laborioso adj laborious, industrious

lado nm side

ladrillo nm brick 

ladrón nm thief

lago nm lake

lágrima nf tear, teardrop

laguna nf lagoon

lamentable adj regrettable

lamentablemente adv regrettably

lamenter v to regret

lámina nf sheet (of metal)

lámpara nf lamp

lana nf wool

lancha nf boat, barge

lanzar v to throw, launch

lapicero nm mechanical pencil, pencil

lápiz nm pencil

lapso nm lapse

largamente adv for a long time, at length

largar v to let go, start out

largo adj long

largo nm a lo largo: throughout; length

larguísumo adj very long

lástima nf shame, pity

lata nf (tin) can

latent adj latent

lateral adj side, lateral

latín nm Latin

latino adj Latin

latinoamericano adj Latin American

latir v to beat (heart)

latitude nf latitude

latir v to beat (heart)

latitud nf latitude

lavar v to wash

lazo nm bow, knot, tie, lasso

le pron

leal adj loyal, faithful

lealtad nf loyalty, faithfulness

lección nf lesson

leche nf milk lecho nm (river) bed, couch

lector nm reader, lecturer

lectura nf reading

leer v to read

legal adj legal

legislación nf legislation

legítimo adj legitimate

lejano adj distant

lejos adv far (away, off)

lema nm motto, slogan

leña nf firewood

lengua nf language, tongue, strip (of land)

lenguaje nm language, speech

lentamente adv slowly

lente nm/f lens, glasses

lentitud nf slowness

lento adj slow

león nm lion

lesion nf injury, wound, harm

letra nf letter, handwriting, lyrics

levanter v to raise, lift

lefe adj slight, trifling, light

ley nf law, bill, rule

leyenda nf legend

liberación nf liberation

liberal adj liberal

liberar v to free, liverate

libertad nf freedom, liberty

libra nf pound (money/weight)

librar v to liberate, set free

libre adj free, vacant

libremente adv freely

librería nf bookstore

libro nm book

licencia nf license, permission

líder nc leader

ligado adj linked, joined

ligar v to tie, link, bind

ligeramente adv slightly, lightly

ligero adj light (in weight), slight

limitación nf limitation

limitado adj limited

limitar v to limit

límite nm limit

limosna nf alms, charity

limón nm lemon

limpiar v to clean

limpieaza nf cleanliness, purity

limpio adj clean

lindo adj pretty, nice, lovely

línea nf line, course

lingüístico adj linguistic

lío nm mess, problem, bad situation

liquidar v to liquidate, sell (off)

líquido nm liquid

liso adj smooth, flat, straight

lista nf list, roster, roll

listo adj ready, clever, smart

literalmente adv literally

literario adj literary

literature nf literature

litro nm liter

liviano adj light, frivolous

llama nf flame, llame

llamada nf call, knock

llamado nm call, calling

llamar v to call, name

llamativo adj striking

llano adj flat, level, plain

llanto nm crying, weeping

llanura nf plain, prairie, plainness

llave nf key, faucet, wrench

llegada nf arrival

llegar v to arrive

llenar v to fill

lleno adj full, filled

llevar v to take, carry

llorar v to cry

llover v to rain

lluvía nf rain

llovizna nf drizzle, sprinkle

lloviznar v to sprinkle

lo art/pron the

lobo nm wolf

local adj local

local nm place, quarters

localidad nf town, locality

localizer v to locate, find, localize

loco adj crazy, insane

locura nf madness, insanity

lógica nf logic

lógicamente adv logically

lógico adj logical

lograr v to achieve, get, manage

logro nm success, achievement

lomo nm back, loin, spine

longitude nf length, longitude

lucha nf fight, struggle, wrestly

luchar v to fight, wrestly

lucir v to show (off), shine

luego adv later, afterwards

lugar nm place, position

lujo nm luxury

lujoso adj luxurious

luminoso adj bright, luminous

luna nf moon

lunes nm Monday

luz nf light

 

M

macho nm male, manliness

madera nf wood

madre nf mother

madrugada nf dawn, daybreak

madurar v to mature, ripen

madurez nf maturity, ripeness

maduro adj mature, ripe

maestra nf teacher

maestro nm/adj teacher, master

magia nf magic

mágico adj magic, magical

magnífico adj magnificent, splendid

magnitude nf magnitude, extent

maíz nm corn, maize

mal adv,nm badly, evil

maldad nf evil, wickedness

maldición nf damnation, curse

maldito adj damned, wretched

malestar nm discomfort, unease, unrest

maleta nf suitcase, case

maligno adj evil, malignant

malo adj bad

mama nf mom

mañana nf morning, tomorrow

mancha nf stain, spot

mandar v to send, order

mandato nm mandate, order, command

mandíbula nf jaw

mando nm command, authority

madrugada nf dawn, daybreak

manejar v to drive, handle

manejo nm handling, management

manera nf sleeve

mango nm handle, mango

manía nf obsession, mania

manifestación nf protest, manifestation

manifestar v to express, show

maniobra nf maneuver, operation

manipular v to manipulate, handle

mano nf hand

manta nf blanket

manto nm cloak

manteca nf butter, lard

mantener v to keep, maintain

mantenimiento nm maintenance, sustenance

mantequilla nf butter, margarine

manto nm cloak

manual nm manual, handbook

manual adj manual

manzana nf apple, (city) block

mapa nm map

máquina nf machine

maquinaria nf machinery

mar nmf sea

marfil nm ivory

maravilla nf wonder, marvel

marvilloso adj wonderful, marvelous

marca nf mark, brand, trademark

marcar v to mark, note dial

marcha nf march, progress

marchar v to go, leave, march

marco nm frame, mark, setting

marea nf wave, tide, ebb

margen nm/f edge, margin, border, brink

marginal adj marginal, minor

marido nm husband

marinero nm/f sailor

marino adj marine, naval

mariposa nf butterfly, wing nut

mármol nm marble

marron adj brown

martes nm Tuesday

martillo nm hammer

marzo nm March

mas conj but, however

más adj more

masa nf mass, dough, bulk, crowd

mácara nf mask

masculine adj masculine, manly, male

mascullar v to mutter, grumble

masivo adj mass, massive

matanza nf slaughter, carnage

matar v to kill

mate nm mate (beverage)

matemática nf mathematics

matemático adj mathematical

materia nf matter, subject

material nm,adj material, element

materno adj maternal

matiz nm shade, tint, nuance

matrimonial adj matrimonial

matrimonio nm marriage, married couple

máximo adj/nm maximum

mayo nm May

mayor adj larger, older, main

mayoría nf majority

me pron me

mecánica nf mechanics, mechanism

mecánico adj mechanical

mecanismo nm mechanism

medulla nf medal, medallion

media nf average; halfways

mediado adj mid, middle

mediano adj average, medium, ordinary

mediante prep by means of

mediar v to mediate

medicamento nm medicine, drug

medicina nf medicine

medico nm/f/adj doctor medical

medida nf measure; a medida que: to the extent

medieval adj medieval

medio nm means, middle; por pedio: through

medio adj half, middle

mediocre adj mediocre

medico n doctor

mediodía nm noon, midday

medianoche nf midnight

medir v to measure

meditar v to meditate, ponder

mejilla nf cheek

mejor adj best, better

mejora nf improvement

mejorar v to improve, get better

melancólico adj melancholy

melodía nf melody

memoria nf memory

mención nf mention

mencionar v to mention, cite

menor adj younger, youngest

menos adj less, fewer

mensaje nm message

mensual adj monthly

mental adj mental

mentalidad nf mindset, mind

mentalmente adv mentally

mente nf mind

mentir v to (tell a) lie

mentira nf lie

metro n meter, subway

menudo adv a menudo: often

mercado nm market

mercancía nf goods, merchandise

merced nf favor, mercy

merecer v to deserve, be worthy (of)

mérito nm worth, merit

mero adj mere

mes nm month

mesa nf table, board

meta nf goal, aim, purpose

metáfora nf metaphor

metal nm metal

metálico adj metallic

meter v to put (into)

método nm method

metro nm meter, subway

mexicano adj Mexican

mezcia nf mixture, blend

mezclado adj mixed

mezclar v to mix

mi adj my

mí pron me

micrófono nm microphone

miedo nm fear

miel nf honey

miembro nm member, limb

mientras conj while, whereas, as long as

miércoles nm Wednesday

mierda nf shit, crap, excrement

mil num thousand

milagro nm miracle

militar n soldier, military person

military adj military

military nm soldier, military person

millón num million, fortune

mina nf mine

mínimo adj/nm minimum

ministerio nm ministry

ministro nm/f (government) secretary, minister

minoría nf minority

minucioso adj meticulous, thorough

minúsculo adj minute, insignificant

minuto nm minute

mío pron mine

mirada nf gaze, look

mirar v to look, watch

misa nf (religious) mass

miserable adj wretched, miserable

miseria nf misery, wretchedness

misión nf mission, task

mismísimo adj very same

mismo adj same

misterio nm mystery

misterioso adj mysterious

místico adj mystical

mitad nf half, middle

mito nm myth

mixto adj mixed, co-ed

moda nf fashion, form

modalidad nf mode, manner

modelo nc model, pattern

modern adj modern

modesto adj modest, humble

modificación nf modification, alteration

modificar v to modify

modo nm way, manner

mojado adj wet

mojar v to make wet, dampen

molde nm mold, cast, pattern

molestar v to bother, disturb, upset

molestia nf bother, disturb, upset

molestia nf bother, nuisance, trouble

molesto adj annoyed, bothered, upset

molino nm mill, windmill

momento nm moment, time

moneda nf coins, currency

monja nf nun

mono nm monkey

monótono adj monotonous

monstruo nm monster, monstrosity

monstruoso adj monstrous

montaña nf mountain

montar v to ride, mount, assemble

monte nm mountain

montón nm lot of heap, pile

monumental adj monumental

monumento nm monument

morado adj purple

moral adj moral

moral nf morals, ethics

morder v to bite

moreno adj dark, brown

morir v to die

mortal adj mortal, lethal, deadly

mosaico nm mosaic

mosca nf fly (insect)

mostrar v to show

motivación nf motivation

motivar v to motivate, cause

motive nm motive, cause

moto nf motorcycle

motor nm engine, motor

mover v to move, incite

móvil adj mobile

movilizar nm to mobilize

movimiento nm movement

mozo nm waiter, youth, bellboy

muchacha nf girl

muchacho nm boy

muchísimo adj great many, great amount

mucho adj much, many, a lot

mudar v to move, change

mudo adj mute, silent

mueble nm (piece of) furniture

muelle nm wharf, dock

muerte nf death

muerto adj/nm dead

muestra nf proof, sample, sign

mujer nf woman, wife

multiple adj multiple, many

multiplicar v to multiply

multitud nf multitude

mundial adj worldwide

mundo nm world

muñeca nf doll, wrist

municipal adj municipal, town

muralla nf city wall

murmurar v to murmur

muro nm (outer) wall, rampart

músculo nm muscle

museo nm museum

música nf music

musical adj musical

música nf music

musical adj musical

músico nm/f musician

muslo nm thigh

mutuamente adv mutually, each other

mutuo adj mutual

muy adv very, really

 

N

nacer v to be born

nacimiento nm birth, origin

nación nf nation

nacional adj national

nacionalidad nf nationality

nada pron nothing, (not) at all

nadar v to swim

nadador n swimmer

nadie pron nobody, anybody

nalga nf buttocks

naranja nf orange (fruit)

nariz nf nose

narración nf narration, account

narrar v to narrate, tell

nativo adj native

natural adj natural

naturaleza nf nature, character

naturalidad nf ease, spontaneity

naturalmente adv naturally

navaja nf razor, blade, navaja

nave nf spacecraft, ship

navegación nf navigation, shipping

navegar v to navigate, sail

neblina nf fog

necesariamente adv necessarily

necesario adj necessary

necesidad nf necessity, need

negro adj black

nervio nm nerve

nevada nf snowfall

nevar v to snow

niebla nf fog

nieve nf snow

nicaragüense adj Nicaraguan

niña nf girl

niño nm boy

noche nf night

nombrar v to name, appoint

noruego adj Norwegian

novelista n novelist

noventa num ninety

novia nf girlfriend, bride

noviembre nm November

novio nm boyfriend, groom

nube nf cloud

nuca nf nape of neck

núcleo nm nucleus, core

nudo nm knot

nuestro adj our

nuevamente adv anew, again

nueve num/adj nine, new

nuez nf nut

nulo adj void, null

número nm number

numeroso adj numerous

nunca adv never, ever

 

O

o conj or

obedecer v to obey

obediencia nf obedience

obispo nm bishop

objetivo nm/adj objective, impartial

objeto nm object, thing

obligación nf obligation

obligado adj obliged, required

obligar v to obligate, force

obligatorio adj obligatory, compulsory

obra nf work, book, deed

obrar v to work, act

obrero nm/f worker, laborer

obrero adj working class

observación nf observation

observador nm observer

observar v to observe

obsession nf mania, obsession

obstáculo nm obstacle

obstante adj no + obstante nevertherless

obtener v to obtain

obviamente adv obviously

obvio adj obvious

ocasión nf opportunity, occasion

ocasional adj occasional, random

ocasionar v to occasion, bring about

occidental adj occidental, western

océano nm ocean

ochenta num eighty

ocho num eight

ocio nm leisure (time)

octubre nm October

ocultar v to hide

oculto adj hidden, occult

ocupación nf occupation, use

ocupado adj busy, occupied

ocupar v to occupy, use

ocurrencia nf idea, witty remark

ocurrir v to happen, occur

odiar v to hate

odio nm hatred

oeste nm West

offender v to offend

oferta nf offer, bid, supply

official adj,n official, authorized, officer

oficialmente adv officially

oficina nf office

oficio nm job, occupation, function

ofrecer v to offer, present

oh interj oh

oído nm hearing, ear

oír v to hear

ojalá adv I hope that

ojo nm eye

ola nf wave, billow

oler v to smell

olfato nm sense of smell

olla nf pot, kettle

olor nm smell, odor, fragrance

olvidar v to forget

olvido nm forgetfulness, omission

ómnibus nm bus

once num eleven

onda nf wave, ripple

opaco adj dull, opaque, heavy

opción nf option, choice

ópera nf opera

operación nf operation

operar v to operate

opinar v to think, be of the opinion

opinión nf opinion, view

oponer v to oppose

oportunidad nf opportunity, chance

oportuno adj opportune, timely

oposición nf opposition

optar v to choose, opt for

optimism nm optimism

optimista adj optimistic

óptimo adj optimum

opuesto adj opposite, contrary

oración nf prayer

oral adj oral

orar v to pray

órbita nf orbit, socket, field

oden nm/f order; sequence, religious

ordenado adj organized, clean

ordenar v to put in order, organize

ordinario adj vulgar, ordinary

oreja nf ear

orgánico adj organic

organism nm organization, organism, (human) body

organización nf organization

organizado adj organized

organizer v to organize

organizer v to organize

órgano nm organ

orgullo nm pride

orgulloso adj proud, arrogant

orientación nf orientation, direction

orientado adj positioned, guided

oriental adj eastern, oriental

orientar v guide, show the way

oriente nm East

origen nm origin, cause

original adj/nm original

originar v to give rise (to), cause

orilla nf shore, edge

oro nm gold

orquesta nf orchestra, dance band

os pron you

oscilar v oscillate

oscurecer v to get dark

oscuridad nf darkness

oscuro adj dark, obscure

oso nm bear

ostentar v to flaunt, show off

ontoño nm autumn

otorgar v to give, grant, award

otro adj other, another

oveja nf sheep, ewe

oxígeno nm oxygen

 

P

pabellón nm pavilion, sport hall

paciencia nf patience

paciente nc patient

pacífico adj peaceful

pacto nm pact, agreement

padre nm father

padrino nm godparent, sponsor

pagar v to pay

página nf page

pago nm payment

país nm country

paisaje nm landscape

paja nf straw, thatching

pájaro nm bird

pala nf shovel

palabra nf word

palacio nm palace

pálido adj pale, ghastly, faded

palma nf palm tree, palm

palo nm stick, pole

paloma nf dove

palpar v to feel, touch, fondle

pan nm bread

panameño adj Panamanian

pánico nm panic

panorama nm panorama, landscape

pantalla nf screen, monito

pantalón nm pants, trousers

pañuelo nm handkerchief, shawl

papa nmf pope, potato

papá nm dad

papel nm paper, role, part

paquete nm package, packet

par nmf pair, couple; a la par: at same time

para prep for, to, in order to

parada nf (transportation) stop

parado adj stopped, standing

paraguayo adj Paraguayan

paraíso nm paradise

paraje nm place, spot

paralelo adj parallel

paralizado adj paralyzed

paralizar v to paralyze

parar v to stop (moving)

parcela nf piece of property

parcial adj partial, biased

parcialmente adv partially

pardo adj brown, dark, dim

parecer v,nm to seem, look like, opinion, looks

parecido adj similar

pared nf (interior) wall

pareja nf couple, pair

parentesco nm kinship

paréntesis nm parenthesis, digression

pariente nc relative

parir v to give birth

parlamentario adj parliamentary

parque nm park

párrafo nm paragraph

parroquia nf parish

parte nf part, portion

participación nf participation, involvement

participante nm participant

participar v toparticipate

partícula nf particle

particular adj particular, peculiar

particular nm particular, detail, individual

particularmente adv particularly, personally

partida nf game, match, departure

partidario nm supporter, partisan

partido nm party, group, (sports) match

partir v to divide, leave; a partir de: starting

parto nm birth

pasado adj,nm past, last

pasaje nm fare, passage, lane

pasajero nm passenger

pasajero adj fleeting, transitory

pasar v to pass, spend (time)

pasear v to go for walk, ride

paseo nm walk, ride

pasillo nm hall, corridor

pasión nf passion, desire

pasivo adj passive

paso nm step, pace

pasta nf pasta, dough

pastel nm cake

pastilla nf pill, capsule

pasto nm grass, pasture

pastor nm/f shepherd, pastor

pata nf leg, paw

patada nf kick, punt

paterno adj paternal

patio nm courtyard, playground, yard

patín nm skate

pato nm duck

patria nf native land, fatherland

patrimonio nm patrimony, inheritance

patriótico adj patriotic

patrón nm employer, landlord, patron saint

pausa nf pause

pauta nf guideline, rule, standard

pavo nmf turkey

paz nf peace

pecado nm sin

pecar v to sin

pecho nm chest, breast

peculiar adj peculiar

pedagógico adj pedagogical, teaching

pedazo nm piece, bit

pedir v to ask for, request

pegar v to hit, stick (on)

pelea nf fight, quarrel

pelear v to fight, struggle

película nf movie, film

peligro nm danger, menace

peligroso adj dangerous

pelo nm hair

pelota nf ball

pena nf trouble; valer la pena; be of worth

penal adj penal

pendiente adj aware of pending

penetración nf penetration, insight

penetrar v to penetrate, come in

penoso adj painful, laborious

pensado adj thought-out, designed

pensamiento nm thought, thinking

pensar v to think

pension nf boarding house

penumbra nf semidarkness, twilight

peon nm unskilled labrorer, field hand

peor adv worse

peor adj worse, worst

pequeño adj little, small, young

pera pear 

percatar v to inform, become aware

percepción nf perception

percibir v to perceive, notice

perder v to lose, miss

pérdida nf loss

perdido adj lost

perdón nm forgiveness, pardon

perdonar v to forgive, excuse

perdurar v to last, live on, endure

perfección nf perfection

perfeccionar v to perfect

perfectamente adv perfectly

perfecto adj perfect

perfil nm profile, outline

perfilar v to outline, shape

perfume nm perfume

periódico nm newspaper, periodical

periodismo nm journalism

periodista n journalist

periodístico adj journalistic

período nm period, time

perjudicar v to endanger

perjuicio nm damage, loss

perla nf pearl

permanecer v to stay, remain

permanencia nf permanence, tenure

permanente adj permanent

permanentemente adv permanently

permiso nm permission, permit

permitir v to allow, permit

pero conj but, yet, except

perpetuo adj continual, perpetual

perro nm dog

persecución nf pursuit, persecution

perseguir v persecute, pursue, chase

persistente adj persistent

persistir v to persist

persona nf person

personaje nm character (e.g. movie)

personal adj personal, staff, staffing

personalidad nf personality, celebrity

personalmente adv personally

perspectiva nf perspective

pertenecer v to belong

perteneciente adj pertaining, belonging

pertencia nf membership, property

perturbar v to perturb, upset

peruano adj Peruvian

perverso adj perverse, wicked

pesadilla nf nightmare

pesado adj heavy, boring, tiresome

pesar nm sorrow; a pesar de: in spite of

pesar v to weigh

pesca nf fishing

pescado nm fish

pescador n fisherman

pescar v to fish

pesca nf fishing

pescado nm fish

pescador nm/f fisherman

pescar v to fish

peseta nf peseta (money)

pésimo adj dreadful, awful

peso nm peso (money), weight, load

pestaña nf eyelash

peste nf plague, pestilence, pest

petición nf request, petition

petróleo nm oil, petroleum

pez nm (alive) fish

piadoso adj devout, pious, merciful

piano nm piano

picar v to bite, sting, itch

pico nm y pico: and abit; beak, peak

pie nm foot, base

piedad nf pity, mercy

piedra nf stone, rock

piel nf skin, hide, fur

pierna nf leg

pieza nf piece, part

pila nf (baptismal) font, battery, heap

pilar nm pillar, column

piloto nm/f pilot, driver

piña nf pineapple

pino nm pine (tree)

pinta nf appearance, look, aspect

pintado adj painted

pintar v to paint

pintor nm/f painter

pintoresco adj picturesque

pintura nf painting, paint

piomo nm lead

pionero nm pioneer

pirámide nf pyramid

pisar v to step on

piscina nf swimming pool

piso nm floor, story

pista nf clue, track, trace

pistola nf gun, pistol

placa nf plaque, plate, badge

placer nm pleasure

plan nm plan

plancha nf (electric) iron, plate, sheet

planear v to plan

planeta nm planet

plano nm plane, map, level

planta nf plant, floor

plantar v to plant

planteamiento nm proposal, exposition

plantear v propose, present

plástico nm/adj plastic

plata nf silver, money

plátano nm banana

plataforma nf platform, springboard

platicar v to chat, converse

plato nm plate, dish

playa nf beach, seaside

plaza nf square, marketplace

plazo nm deadline, installment

pleito nm litigation, suit, dispute

plenamente adv fully

plenitud nf fullness, abundance

pleno adj complete, full

plomo nm lead, bullet

pluma nf pen, feather

población nf population

poblado adj populated

poblar v to populate, inhabit

pobre adj poor

pobreza nf poverty, lack scarcity

poco adj little, few a little bit

poder v to be able to; can

poder nm,v power

poderoso adj powerful

poema nm poem

poesía nf poetry, poem

poeta n poet

poético adj poetic

polaco adj Polish

polémica nf polemics, argument

policía n police, police force, police officer

policial adj police

política nf politics, policy

político adj nm/f politician

pollo nm chicken

polo nm pole, polo, polo shirt

polvo nm dust, powder

pólvora nf gunpowder, powder

poner v to put (on), get

popular adj popular

poquito adj little bit

por prep by, for, through

porcentaje nm percentage

porcelana nf porcelain

porción nf part, portion, share

porque conj because

porquería nf filth, junk

portador nm bearer, carrier

portar v to behave, carry

portero nm/f porter, doorkeeper, goalkeeper

portugués adj Portuguese

porvenir nm future, time to come

posar v to rest, pose, land

poseer v to possess, own

posesión nf possession

posibilidad nf possibility

posible adj possible

posiblemente adv possibly

posición nf position

positive adj positive

posterior adj rear, backside

posteriormente adv afterwards

postre nm/f dessert; a la postre: in the end

postura nf posture, position, attitude

potencia nf power, potential

potencial adj potential

potente adj potent, powerful

precipitación nf precipitation, rain

prenda piece of clothing

presente adj present

presidencial adj presidential

presidente nm president

presidir v to preside over

presión nf pressure

presionar v to press, pressure

preso nm prisoner

preso adj imprisoned, confined

prestado adj borrowed, lent

préstamo nm loan, borrowing

prestar v to lend

prestigio nm prestige

pretigioso adj prestigious

presumir v to boast, show off, suppose

presunto adj allege, presumed

presupuesto nm budget

pretender v to attempt

pretension nf pretension, claim

pretext nm pretext, excuse

prevalecer v to prevail

prevención nf prevention, warning

prevenir v to avoid, prevent

prever v to foresee, anticipate, forecast

previamente adv previously

previo adj previous

previsible adj foreseeable

previsión nf forecast, precaution

previsto adj foreseen, planned

prima nf female cousin, down payment

primario adj primary

primavera nf spring, spring-like

primero adj first

primitive adj primitive

primo nm cousin

primordial adj fundamental, primary

princesa nf princess

principal adj main, principal

principalmente adv principally, mainly

príncipe nm prince

principio nm beginning, principle

prioridad nf priority

prisa nf hurry

prisión nf prison, imprisonment

prisionero nm prisoner

privado adj private

privar v to deprive (of)

privilegiado adj privileded

privilegio nm privilege

probalidad nf probability

probable adv probable

probablemente adv probably

probar v to test, prove, try

problema nm problem

procedencia nf origin, source

procedente adj coming (from)

proceder v to proceed, start

procedimiento nm procedure, proceedings

procession nf procession

proceso nm process, procedure

proclamar v to proclaim

procurer v to try, seek

prodigioso adj prodigious, famous

producción nf production

producir v to produce, cause

productivo adj productive, profitable

productor nm producer

profesión nf profession, occupation

professional adj professional

professor nm/f professor, teacher

profeta nm prophet

profundamente adv profoundly, deeply

profundidad nf depth, profundity

profundizar v to deepen, analyze in depth

profundo adj deep, profound

programa nm program, plan

programar v to plan, program

progresar v to progress

progresivo adj progressive

progreso nm progress

prohibición nf prohibition

prohibido adj prohibited

prohibir v to prohibit, forbid

prolongación nf extension

prolongado adj prolonged, lengthy

prolonger v to extend, prolong

promesa nf promise

prometer v to promise

promoción nf promotion

promover v to promote

pronto adv soon, quick, early

pronunciar v to pronounce

propaganda nf advertising, propaganda

propagar v to propagate, spread

propiamente adv exactly, properly

propiciar v to favor, foster, aid

propicio adj appropriate, suitable

propiedad nf property

propietario nm owner

propio adj own, proper, typical

proponer v to propose

proporción nf proportion

proporcionar v to supply

proposición nf proposition

propósito nm intention, purpose

propuesta nf proposal, proposition

prosa nf prose

proseguir v to continue, carry on

prosperar v to prosper, thrive

protagonista nc protagonist, main character

protección nf protection

protector nm protector, defender

proteger v to protect

protesta nf objection, protest

protestar v to protest, object

provecho nm benefit, use

proveer v to provide

proveniente adj coming from

provenir v to come from, be from

provincial nf province, region

provocar v to cause, provoke

proximidad nf proximity

próximo adj next

proyección nf projection, screening

proyectar v to project

proyecto nm project, plan

prudencia nf prudence, moderation

prudente adj sensible, prudent

prueba nf proof, trial, test

psicología nf psychology

psicológico adj psychological

psicólogo nm/f psychologist

publicación nf publication

públicamente adv publicly, in public

publicar v to publish

publicidad nf advertising, publicity

publicitario adj advertising

público adj public

público nm public, audience

pueblo nm people, village

puente nm bridge

puerta nf door

puerto nm port, harbor

puertoriqueño adj Puerto Rican

pues conj then, well then

puesto nm job, place, position

pugna nf battle, struggle

pulgar nm thumb

pulmón nm lung

pulso nm pulse, pulsation

puñado nm fistful, small group

puño nm fist, handle, cuff

punta nf tip, point

punto nm point, dot period

puntual adj punctual

pupila nf pupil

puramente adv purely, simply

pureza nf purity, chastity

puro adj pure, clean

puta nf whore, prostitute

 

 

Q

que conj that, which

qué pron what?, which? How

quebrar v to break, bend, weaken

quedar v to remain, stay

quehacer nm task, job, chore

queja nf complaint

quejar v to complain

quemado adj burned, burnt

quemado adj burned, burnt

quemar v to burn

querer v to want, love

querido adj dear, beloved

queso nm cheese

quien pron who, whom

quién pron who? Whom?

quieto adj still, motionless, calm

químico adj chemical

quince num fifteen

quinientos num five hundred

quinto adj fifth

quitar v to remove, take away

quizás adv perhaps maybe

 

R

rabia nf rage

racional adj rational

radical adj radical

radicalmente adv radically

radicar v to lie, be situated

radio nmf radio; set, communication

raíz nf root

rama nf branch, bough, limb

ramo nm bunch (of flowers), branch

rancho nm ranch, farm

rango nm rank, range

rápidamente adv rapidly, quickly

rapidez nf speed, velocity

rápido adj quick, fast

raqueta nf racket

raro adj strange, rare, scarce

rascar v to scratch, scrape

rasgo nm feature, trait

rasto nm track, sign, flea market

rata nf rat

ratificar v to ratify

rato nm moment, while, time

ratón nm mouse, rat

raya nf line, ray, stripe

rayo nm ray, beam, lightning

raza nf race, lineage

razón nf reason; tener razón: to be right

razonable adj reasonable

razonamiento nm reasoning

razonar v to reason (out), think

reacción nf reaction

reaccionar v to react

real adj royal, real, authentic

realidad nf reality, actuality

realism nm realism

realista adj realistic

realización nf fulfillment, realization

realizar v to fulfill, carry out

realmente adv really, actually, in fact

reanudar v to renew, resume

reaparecer v to reappear

rebajar v to discount

rebaño nm herd, flock

rebasar v to exceed, pass over

rebelde adj/nc rebel, insurgent

rebeldía nf rebelliousness, defiance

rebelión nf rebellion

recelo nm mistrust, suspicion

recepción nf reception, waiting-room

receta nf recipe, prescription

rechazar v to reject

rechazo nm rejection, refusal

recivir v to receive

recién adv recently, just

reciente adj recent

recientemente adv recently

recinto nm grounds, precincts

recipiente nm container, recipient, tank

recíproco adj reciprocal

recitar v to recite

reclamar v to demand, require

reclamo nm claim, complaint, protest

recobrar v to recover, regain

recoger v to pick up

recomendación nf recommendation

recomendar v to recommend

recompensa nf reward, recompense

reconocer v to recognize, admit

reconocimiento nm recognition, acknowledgment

reconstrucción nf reconstruction

reconstruir v to reconstruct

recordar v to remember, remind

recorrer v to travel, cover (distance)

recorrido nm journey, itinerary, route

recorte nm clipping, cutting, trimming

recrear v to recreate, amuse

rectificar v to rectify, straighten (out)

recto adj right, straight, honest

recuerdo nm memory, keepsake

recuperación nf recovery, recuperation

recuperar v to recuperate, recover

recurrir v to resort to

recurso nm resource, recourse, means

red nf network, net, system

redacción nf editing, wording, essay

redactor v to edit, write, compose

redondo adj round

reducción nf reduction

reducido adj reduced, limited

reducer v to reduce

reemplazar v to replace

referencia nf reference, allusion

referente adj concerning

refreir v to refer (to)

refinado adj refined

relfjado adj reflected

reflejar v to reflect

reflejo nm reflection

reflexión nf reflection

reflexionar v to reflect, consider on

reforma nf reform, improvement

reforzar v to reinforce, strengthen

refugiar v to take shelter, give refuge

refugio nm shelter, refuge

regalar v to give (as a gift)

regalo nm gift, present

regar v to water, irrigate

regimen nm regime, diet

region nf region

regional adj regional

regir v to rule, govern, manage

registrar v to register, record

registro nm register, record

regla nf rule, ruler, regulation

reglamento nm regulation, rules

regresar v to return (to a place)

regreso nm return

regular adj regular

regular v to regulate, adjust

reina nf queen

reinar v to reign, prevail

reino nm kingdom, reign

reír v to laugh (at)

reiterar v to reiterate, repeat

reivindicación nf claim, demand, redemption

relación nf relationship, relation

relacionado adj related, regarding

relacionar v to relate

relajar v to relax

relámpago nm lightning

relativamente adv relatively

relative adj relative

relato nm tale, story

relevante adj relevant, significant

relieve nm relief; poner de relieve: to emphasive

religion nf religion

religioso adj religious

reloj nm clock, watch

rematar v to finish off, finish up

remediar v to heal, cure

remedio nm alternative, cure, solution

remitir v to remit

remontar v to go back to (time)

remote adj remote, far-off

remover v to remove

renacer v to reborn, reappear

rencor nm grudge, spite

rendimiento nm yield, output, efficiency

render v to give in; to render

renovación nf renewal, renovation

renovar v to renew, renovate

renta nf income

renuncia nf resignation, renunciation

renunciar v to give up, renounce

reparar v to repair, restore

repartir v to divide, deliver, distribute

reparto nm distribution, delivery

repasar v to review, revise

repente adv de + repente: suddly

repentino adj sudden

repercusión nf repercussion, impact

repertorio nm repertoire, list, index

repetición nf repetition

repetido adj repeated

repetir v to repeat

replete adj full, overcrowded

réplica nf answer, retort, copy

replica v to reply

reponer v to replace, restore

reportaje nm news report

reposar v to rest, lie down

reposo nm rest, peace

representación nf representation

representante nc representative

representar v represent

representativo adj representative

represión nf repression

reprimir v to repress

reprochar v to reproach

reproche nm reproach, criticism

reproducción nf reproduction

reproducer v to reproduce, repeat

república nf republic

republican adj republican

requerir v to require

requisite nm prerequisite, requirement

resaltar v to emphasive

rescatar v to rescue, save

rescate nm rescue, ransom

resentimiento nm resentment

reserve nf reservation, reserve

reservado adj reserved, booked

reservar v to reserve, book

residencia nf residence

residir v reside, live (in)

residuo nm residue, waste

resignación nf resignation, acceptance

resignar v to resign, relinquish

resistencia nf resistance, opposition

resistir v to resist, endure

resolución nf resolution

resolver v to resolve, settle, work out

resonancia nf resonance, repercussion

respaldo nm support, backing, back

respectivo adj respective

respect nm respect, con respect a: with regards to

respetable adj respectable

respetar v to respect

respeto nm respect, regard

respetuoso adj respectful

respiración nf respiration, breath

respirar v to breathe

responder v to answer, respond

responsabilidad nf responsibility

responsible adj responsible

respuesta nf answer, reply

restablecer v to reestablish, restore

restante adj remaining

restar v to subtract, minimize

restaurante nm restaurant

restaurar v to restore, reinstate

resto nm rest, remainder, leftover

restricción nf restriction

resucitar v to resuscitate

resuelto adj resolved, determined

resultado nm result, outcome

resultar v to result, outcome, turn out

resultar v to result, turn out

resumen nm summary

resumir v to summarize

retener v to keep, retain

retina nf retina

retirada nf retreat, withdrawal

retirado adj retired, remote, secluded

retirar v to take away, retire

retiro nm withdrawal, retreat

reto nm challenge, defiance

retomar v to retake, restart

retornar v to return, give back

retorno nm return

retrasar v to delay, fall behind

retraso nm delay

retrato nm portrait, photograph

retroceder v to go back

retroceso nm movement backwards

reunion nf meeting, reunion

reunir v to gather, meet, collect

revelación nf revelation

revelar v to reveal, disclose

reventar v to burst, puncture

revés nm al revés: backwards, upside down, inside out

revisar v to check, revise inspect

revision nf checking revision

revista nf magazine, journal

revivir v to revive

revolución nf revolution

revolucionario adj revolutionary

revolver v to stir, mix, scramble

revuelto adj confused, messed up

rey nm king

rezar v to pray, recite

rico adj rich, tasty

ridículo adj ridiculous, absurd

rienda nf rein, restraint

riesgo nm risk

rigidez nf rigidity

rígido adj rigid, stiff, firm

rigor nm harshness, rigor

riguroso adj rigorous, severe

rincón nm corner, nook

riñón nm kidney

río nm river

riqueza nf riches, wealth

risa nf laugh, chuckle

rítmico adj rhythmic

ritmo nm rhythm

rito nm rite, ritual

ritual nm ritual, rite

rival nc rival

robar v to rob, steal

robo nm theft, robbery

robusto adj strong, robust, sturdy

roca nf rock

roce nm brush, graze

rocio nm dew

rodar v to roll, run, scatter

rodeado adj surrounded

rodear v to surround

rodilla nf knee

rogar v to implore, pray, ask

rojo adj red

rol nm role

rollo nm roll, coil

romano adj Roman

romántico adj romantic

romper v to break

ronda nf round

ropa nf clothes, clothing

rosa nf rose

rosado adj pink, rosy

rosario nm rosary, beads, string

rostro nm face, countenance

roto adj broken, torn

rotundo adj categorical

rozar v to touch (lightly)

rubio adj blonde, fair

rudo adj rude, crude, coarse

rueda nf wheel

ruido nm noise

ruidoso adj noisy

ruina nf ruin, collapse

rumbo nm direction, course, bearing

rumor nm rumor, murmur

rupture nf break-up rupture

rural adj rural, country

ruso adj Russian

rústico adj rustic, rural

ruta nf route

rutina nf routine

 

S

sábado nm Saturday

sábana nf (bed) sheet

saber v to know (a fact), find out

saber nm knowledge

sabiduría nf wisdom, knowledge

sabio adj wise, learned

sabor nm taste, flavor, sensation

sabroso adj delicious, tasty

sacar v to take out

sacerdote nm priest

saco nm sack, bag, plunder

sacrificar v to sacrifice

sacrificio nm sacrifice

sacudir v to shake, jolt

sagrado adj sacred

sal nf salt

sala nf room, hall

salario nm salary, wages

salida nf exit, escape, outcome

salir v to leave, go out

salón nm hall, room

saltar v to jump, hop, skip

salto nm jump, hop, skip

salud nf health

saludable adj healthy, wholesome

saludar v to greet, say hello

saludo nm greeting

salvación nf salvation, rescue

salvadoreño adj El Salvadorian

salvaje adj wild, savage, uncultivated

salvar v to save, rescue

salvo adv except (for), but

sanción nf sanction, approval, penalty

sangre nf blood

sangriento adj bloody

sanitario adj health, sanitary, clean

sano adj healthy, wholesome

santa nf saint

santo nm saint

sargento nm sergeant

satisfacción nf satisfaction

satisfacer v to satisfy

satisfactorio adj satisfactory

satisfecho adj satisfied

se pron

secar v to dry

sección nf section, cut

seco adj dry, arid

secretario nm/f secretary

secreto adj secret, nm

sector nm sector, area, section

secuencia nf sequence

secular adj secular, lay

secundario adj secondary

sed nf thirst

seda nf silk

sede nf headquarters, seat

seducir v to seduce, tempt

seguido adj in a row, successive

seguidor nm follower, supporter, fan

seguir v to follow, keep on

según prep according to

segundo adj/nm second

seguramente adv surely, securely

seguridad nf security, safety

seguro adj, nm safe, sure, secure, insurance

seis num six

selección nf selection, choice

seleccionar v to select

sello nm stamp, seal

selva nf forest, jungle

semana nf week

seminal adj weekly

sembrar v to sow, plant

semejante adj similar, such, alike

semejanza nf similarity, likeness

semilla nf seed

seminario nm seminar, seminary

seña nf sign, mark, seal

senador nm/f senator

señal nf sign, mark, token

señalar v to point (out), signal

sencillamente adv simply

sencillez nf simplicity

sencillo adj simple, plain, easy

senda nf path, lane

sendero nm (foot) path

seno nm breast, bosom, cavity

señor nm sir, Mr. lord

señora nf Mrs. lady, madam

señorita nf young woman

sensación nf sensation, feeling

sensibilidad nf sensitivity

sensible adj sensitive, sentient

sentado adj seated

sentar v to sit (down), seat

sentencia nf (legal) sentence, judgment

sentido nm sense, feeling

sentimental adj sentimental

sentimiento nm feeling, sentiment

sentir v to feel, regret

sentir nm feeling

separación nf separation

separado adj separate

separar v to separate

septiembre nm September

séptimo adj seventh

sequía nf drought

ser v to be (norm)

ser nm being

serenidad nf serenity, calm

sereno adj serene, calm

seriamente adv seriously

serie nf series

seriedad nf seriousness

serio adj serious

serpiente nf snake

servicio nm service, helpfulness

servidor nm/f servant

servidumbre nf staff of servants, servitude

server v to serve

sesenta num sixty

session nf session, meeting

setenta num seventy

severo adj severe

sexo nm sex

sexto adj sixth

sexual adj sexual

si conj if, whether

sí adv yes

siempre adv always, forever

sierra nf mountain range, saw

siesta nf siesta, afternoon nap

siete num seven

siglo nm century, age

significación nf meaning, significance

significado nm meaning

significar v to mean

signifactivo adj significant, meaningful

signo nm sign, mark, symbol

siguiente adj following, next

silencio nm silence

silencioso adj quiet, silent

silla nf chair, seat

sillón nm archchair, seat

silvestre adj wild

simbólico adj symbolic

símbolo nm symbol

similar adj similar

simpatía nf sympathy, affinity

simpatico adj nice, likeable, friendly

simple adj simple, mere, simple-minded

simplemente adv simply, just

similar v to pretend, simulate

simultáneamente adv simultaneously

simultáneo adj simultaneous

sin prep without

sinceramente adv sincerely

sinceridad nf sincerity

sincero adj sincere

sindicato nm trade union

singular adj single, singular

sinestro adj sinister

sino conj but, except, rather

síntesis nf synthesis

sintético adj synthetic

síntoma nm symptom

siquiera adv even (if)

sirena nf siren, mermaid

sistema nm system

sistemático adj systematic

sitio nm place,space

situación nf situation

situado adj situated, located

situar v to situated, located

situar v to situate, place, locate

soberanía nf sovereignty

soberano adj sovereigh, self-assured

soberbio adj proud, arrogant

sobra nf excess, surplus, leftover

sobrar v to be too much, left over

sobre prep on top of, over, about

sobrepasar v excel, out perform

sobresalir v to stand out, excel

sobrevenir v to occur, befall, strike

sobrevivir v to survive, outlive

sobrino nm nephew

social adj social

soialista adj socialist

soiedad nf society

socio nm member, partner

sofisticado adj sophisticated

sol nm sun

solamente adv only

solar adj solar

soldado nm/f soldier

soleado adj sunny

soledad nf loneliness, solitude

solemne adj solemn

soler v to be accustomed to solicitor v to solict, request

solicitud nf request, application

solidaridad nf solidarity, togetherness

solidario adj united, jointly shared

sólido adj solid, strong

solitario adj solitary, lonely

solo adj lonely, alone

solo adv only, just

soltar v to release, loosen, let out

soltero adj single, not married

solución nf solution, answer

solucionar v to solve, settle

sombra nf shade, shadow

sombrero nm hat, sombrero

sobrío adj shady, dark, dismal

someter v to subject

sonar v to sound, ring

soñar v to dream

sonoro adj loud, resounding

sonreír v to smile

sonriente adj smiling

sonrisa nf smile

sopa nf soup

soplar v to blow (wind)

soportar v to endure, stand (something)

soporte nm support, endorsement

sordo adj deaf, dull

sorprendente adj surprising, astonishing

sorprender v to surprise

sorprendido adj surprised

sorpresa nf surprise

sospecha nf suspicion

sospechar v to suspect, suppose

sospechoso adj suspicious

sostén bra

sostener v to suspect, suppose

sostenido adj sustained, steady

sótano nm basement

soviético adj Soviet

su adj his/her/their/your

suave adj soft, gentle, mild

suavemente adv softly

subir v to go up

subito adj sudden

subjetivo adj subjective

subrayar v to underline, highlight, emphasize

subsistir v to subsist, survive

subterráneo adj underground

suceder v to happen

sucesión nf succession, series

sucesivamente adv successively, step

sucesivo adj successive, following

suceso nm event, incident

sucio adj dirty, filthy, underhanded

sudar v to sweat

sudor nm sweat perspiration

sueldo nm salary, pay

suelo nm ground, floor

sulto adj loose

sueco adj Swedish

sueño nm dream, sleep

suerte nf luck, fortune

suficiente adj sufficient, enough

suficientemente adv enough

sufrimiento nm suffering

sufrir v to suffer, undergo

sugerncia nf suggestion

sugerir v to suggest, hint at

suicidio nm suicide

suizo adj Swiss

sujetar v to fasten, attach, hold

sujeto nm subject, individual

sujeto adj fastened, subject to

suma nf sum, amount, summary

sumemente adv extremely, highly

sumar v to add up amount to

sumergir v to submerge, plunge

sumido adj sunken, drowned

sumo adj utmost, highest

supercar v to overcome, surpass

superficial adj superficial

superficie nf surface, area

superior adj superior, upper

superioridad nf superiority

supervivencia nf survival

suplicar v to plead, beg

suponer v to suppose, assume

supremo adj supreme

suprimir v to suppress, delete

supuestamente adv supposedly, allegedly

supuesto adj supposed; por supesto: of course

sur nm south

surgir v to appear, spring (forth)

susceptible adj susceptible

suscitar v to arouse, provoke

suspender v to suspend, hang, fail

suspirar v to sigh

sustancia nf substance, essence

sustentar v to maintain, support

sustituir v to substitute, replace

susto nm fright, scare

susurrar v to whisper

sutil adj subtle

suyo pron his, hers, yours, theirs

 

T

tabaco nm tobacco, cigarette, ciga

tabla nf chart, board, table, plank

táctica nf tactics, strategy

tacto nm sense of touch, feel

tal adj such (a)

talent nm talent, skill

talla nf size (of clothing) stature

taller nm workshop, shop

talon nm heel, check, coupon, stub

tamaño nm heel, check, coupon, stub

tabmién adv also

tambor nm drum

tampoco adv neither, nor, either

tan adv such, as, too, so

tanque nm tank, large container

tanto adj so much, so many

tapa nf cover, lid

tardar v to delay, take long

tarde nf afternoon, evening

tarde adv late

tardío adj late, belated

tarea nf task, job

tarjeta nf card

tasa nf rate, fee, levy

taxi nm taxi, cab

taza nf cup, bowl

te pron you

té nm tea

teatral adj theatrical

teatro nm theater, drama

techo nm roof

técnica nf technique, skill

ténico adj technical, technician

tecnológico adj technological

tejado nm roof, housetop

tejer v to sew, weave

tejido nm fabric, tissue

tela nf cloth, fabric

telfónico adj telephone

teléfono nm phone, telephone

television nf TV, television

televisor nm television set

tema nm theme, subject, topic

temblar v to tremble, shake

templado adj mild, lukewarm

temblor nm tremor, shudder, shiver

temer v to fear

temeroso adj fearful

temor nm fear

temperamento nm temperament, personality

temperatura nf temperature

tempestad nf (thunder) storm

templo nm temple, church

temporada nf season, period, time

temporal adj temporary, storm

temprano adj, adv early

tendecia nf tendency, style

tender v to tend to, lay out

tendido adj spread, hung, laid (out)

tener v to have

teniente nm lieutenant, deputy mayor

tenis nm tennis

tenor nm a tenor de: in accordance with

tension nf tension, stress, strain

tenso adj tight, tense

tentación nf temptation

tentar v to tempt, entice

tenue adj tenous, flimsy

teoría nf theory

teórico adj theoretical

tercero adj third

tercio nm third

terminar v to finish, end

término nm term (language)

ternura nf tenderness

terraza nf terrace, balcony

terremoto nm earthquake

terreno nm ground, earth, terrain

terrestre adj earthly, of the earth

terrible adj terrible

terriblemente adv terribly

territorio nm territory

terror nm terror, horro

tertulia nf get-together, meeting of friends

tesis nf thesis, exposition

tesoro nm treasure, thesaurus

testigo nm witness

testimonio nm testimony, evidence

texto nm text

ti pron you

tí nf aunt

tibio adj lukewarm

tiempo nm time (general), weather

tienda nf shop, store, tent

tierno adj tender, soft

tierra nf earth, land, ground

tigre nm tiger

timbre nm doorbell, bell, seal, stamp

timidez nf shyness, timidity

tímido adj timid, shy, half-hearted

tinta nf ink

tinte nm tint, dye

tío nm uncle, guy

típico adj typical

tipo nm type, kind

tira nf strip, strap

tirar v to throw, pull

tiro nm throw, shot

titular nm headline, holder

titular v to title, call

título nm title, heading

toalla nf towel

tobillo nm ankle

tocar v to touch, play (instrument)

todavía adv still, yet

todo adj all, every

tolerancia nf tolerance

tolerar v to tolerate, put up with

tomar v to take, drink

tomate nm tomato

tonelada nf ton

tono nm tone

tontería nf stupidity, stupid thing

tonto adj stupid, dumb

topar v to run into, bump into

toque nm touch, ringing, warning

torcer v to twist, bend, distort

tormenta nf storm

tornar v to transform, turn

torno nm en torno a: about, regarding

toro nm bull

torpe adj clumsy, awkward, slow

torre nf tower

torrente nm torrent, flood

torta nf cake

tortilla nf tortilla

tortura nf torture

total adj total, entire

totalidad nf whole, totality

totalmente adv totally, completely

travajador nm/f worker, laborer

trabajador adj hardworking

trabajar v to work

trabajo nm work, job, effort

tradición nf tradition

tradicional adj traditional

tradicionalmente adv traditionally

traducción nf translation

traducer v to translate

traer v to bring, carry

tráfico nm traffic, trade

tragar v to swallow

tragedia nf tragedy

trágico adj tragic

trago nm swig, drink

traición nf treason, betrayal

traicionar v to betray

traidor nm traitor

traje nm suit, dress, costume

trama nf plot, theme

trámite nm procedure, step requirement

tramo nm section, stetch, plot

trampa nf trick, trap; hacer trampa: to cheat

trance nm trance, fix, enrapture

tranquilamente adv calmy, peacefully

tranquilidad nf tranquility, peace

tranquilizar v to calm down

tranquilo adj calm, tranquil, relaxed

transcurrir v to occur, take place

transcurso nm passing, course, lapse

transformación nf transformation

transformer v to transform, change

transición nf transition

transitar v to roam, go by

tránsito nm traffic, transit

transitorio adj transitory

transmission nf broadcast, transmission

transmitir v to transmit, broadcast

transparencia nf transparency, slide

transparent adj transparent, clear

transporter v to transport, carry

transporte nm transportation, transport

tranvía nm trolley, tram, streetcar

trapo nm rag, cloth

tras prep after, behind

trascendencia nf transcendent nature, significance

transcendental adj far-reaching, transcendental

trascendente adj transcendent

tresero adj behind, back

trasladar v to move, transfer

traslado nm tranfer

traspasar v to go beyond, cross over

trastorno nm confusion, trouble, upheaval

tratado nm treaty, treatise

tratamiento nm treatment, processing

tartar v to try, treat, deal with

trato nm treatment, manner, agreement

través adv a través: across, over, through

trayecto nm trajectory, course, path

trayectoria nf trajectory, path

trazar v to draw, trace

trazo nm line, stroke

trece num thirteen

tregue nf truce, rest

treinta num thirty

tremendo adj tremendous, dreadful, huge

tren nm train, convoy

trepar v to climb

tres num three

trescientos num three hundred

triángulo nm triangle

tribu nf tribe

tribunal nm court

trigo nm wheat

triple adj triple

triste adj sad, unhappy

tristeza nf sadness

triunfar v to triumph

triunfo nm triumph, victory

tronco nm trunk, torso

trono nm throne

tropa nf troops, forces

tropezar v to trip, stumble

tropical adj tropical

trozo nm piece, chunk

truco nm trick, ruse

trueno nm thunder

tu adj you

tú pron you

tubo nm tube, pipe

tumba nf tomb, grave

tumbar v to knock over, cast down

túnel nm tunnel

turco adj Turkish

turismo nm tourism

turista nc tourist

turístico adj tourist

turno nm turn, shift; en turno a: around

tuyo pron yours

 

U

ubicacion nf position, location

ubicar v to find, locate

últimamente adv lately, recently

ultimo adj last, final

umbral nm threshold, outset

un art a, an

uña nf nail, fingernail, toenail

únicamente adv only

único adj only, unique, sole

unidad nf unit, unity

unido adj united

uniforme nm uniform

uniforme adj uniform

union nf union

unir v to unite, join (together)

universal adj universal

universidad nf university, college

universitario adj university

uno num one

urbano adj urban, city, urbane

urgencia nf urgency

urgente adj urgent

uruguayo adj Uruguayan

usado adj worn out, old, used

usar v to use

uso nm use

usted pron you

usual adj normal, usual

útil adj useful

utilidad nf usefulness, utility

utilización nf use, utilization

utilizer v to use, utilize

uva nf grape

 

 

V

vaca nf cow

vacaciones nf vacation

vaciar v to empty, pour out

vacilar v to vacillate, hesitate

vacío adj empty, vacant

vago adj vague

vagón nm carriage, wagon

vaivén nm swinging, rocking

valer v to be worth, cost

validez nf validity

válido adj valid

valiente adj brave, courageous, bold

valioso adj valuable, precious

valle nm valley

valor nm value, worth

valorar v to value

vanguardia nf vanguard, forefront

vanidad nf vanity, conceit

vano adj vain, useless

vapor nm vapor, steam

vara nf rod, stick

variación nf variation

variado adj varied, mixed

variante nf variant, difference

variar v to change, vary

variedad nf variety

varios adj several, various

varón nm male, man

vasco adj Basque

vaso nm (drinking) glass, vase

vasto adj vast, immense, huge

vecindad nf nearness, vicinity

vecino nm neighbor

vecino adj nearby, neighboring

verde adj green

vegetación nf vegetation

vegetal adj plant, vegetable

vehículo nm vehicle, car

veinte num twenty

veinticinco num twent-five

veinticuatro num twenty-four

veintidós num twenty-two

vejez nf old age

vela nf candle, sail, vigil

velar v to watch over

velo nm veil

velocidad nf speed, velocity

veloz adj fast, quick

vena nf vein

vencer v to overcome, conquer

vendaval nm strong wind

vendedor nm/f salesperson

vender v to sell

veneno nm poison, venom

venezolano adj Venezuelan

venganza nf revenge, vengeance

vengar v to take revenge, avenge

venir v to come

venta nf sale

ventaja nf advantage, benefit

ventana nf window

ventanilla nf (vehicle) window

ver v to see

vera nf de veras: really, for real

verano nm summer

verbal adj verbal, oral

verbo nm verb

verdad nf truth

verdadermente adv truly

verdadero adj true, real

verde adj green

verdura nf vegetables, greenery

vereda nf path, sidewalk

vergüenza nf embarrsment

verifcar v to verify

version nf version, account

verso nm verse, poem

verter v to pour, spill, shed

vertical adj vertical, upright

vertiginao adj dizzying

vestido adj dressed

vestido nm dress

vestir v to wear, dress

vestuario nm wardrobe, changing room

vez nf time (specific occurrence)

vía nf por vía: by means; road, way

viajar v to travel

viaje nm travel, trip

viajero nm traveler, passenger

vibración nf vibration

vibrar v to vibrate, tremble

viceversa adv vice versa

vicio nm vice, bad habit, defect

víctima nf victim, casualty

victoria nf victory, triumph

vida nf life

vidrio nm glass, pane

viejo adj old, aged

viento nm wind, scent

vientre nm womb, belly

viernes nm Friday

vigente adj in force, valid

vigilancia nf surveillance, vigilance

vigilar v to watch over, guard

vigo nm force, strength, vigor

vigoroso adj vigorous, strong

villa nf village, town

vinculado adj connected

vincular v to connect, link, bind

vículo nm tie, bond, link

vino nm wine

violación nf violation, rape

violar v to violate, trespss, rape

violencia nf violence

violentamente adv violently

violento adj violent

violin nm violin

virgen nf virgin

virgen adj virgin

virtud nf virtue, quality

visible adj visible

vision nf vision

visita nf visit, visitor, guest

visitante nc visitor

visitor v to visit

vislumbrar v to glimpse

víspera nf eve

vista nf view, sight

visual adj visual

vital adj vital, lively, essential

vitalidad nf vitality, health

viuda nf widow

vivienda nf housing, dwelling

vivir v to live

vivo adj alive, bright

vocabulario nm vocabulary

vocación nf vocation, calling

vociferar v to proclaim, blare

volante nm steeing wheel

volar v to fly

volcán nm volcano

volcar v to turn/knock over, empty

volume nm volume

voluntad nf will, willpower, intention

voluntariamente adv voluntarily

voluntario adj voluntary, volunteer

volver v to return, to V again

vos pron you

vosotros pron you

votar v to vote

voto nm vote

voz nm voice

vuelo nm flight

vuelta nf return, turn

vuestro adj your

vulgar adj vulgar, common, banal

vulnerable adj vulnerable

 

W

whisky nm whisky

 

Y

y conj and

ya adv already, still

yo pron I 

yeso nm plaster

Z

zanahoria nf carrot

zapatilla nf sneakers

zapato nm shoe

zona nf area, zone

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