Spanish Glossary
Master your vocabulary from A to Z with our comprehensive list.
| Spanish Word | Audio | English Translation | Part of Speech | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¿Cómo estás? | How are you? | phrase | A1 | ||
| ¿Cómo te llamas? | What's your name? | phrase | A1 | ||
| ¿Cuánto cuesta? | How much does it cost? | phrase | B1 | ||
| ¿Dónde está...? | Where is...? | phrase | A1 | ||
| ¿Qué hora es? | What time is it? | phrase | A1 | ||
| ¿Qué recomienda? | What do you recommend? | phrase | B1 | ||
| Abogado | Lawyer | noun | A1 | ||
| Abrigo | Coat | noun | A1 | ||
| Abril | April | noun | A1 | ||
| Abuela | Grandmother | noun | A1 | ||
| Abuelo | Grandfather | noun | A1 | ||
| Aburrido/a | Bored | adjective | A1 | ||
| Acostarse | To go to bed | verb | B1 | ||
| Actualizar | To update | verb | C1 | ||
| Además | Furthermore/Also | adverb | B1 | ||
| Adiós | Goodbye | interjection | A1 | ||
| Aeropuerto | Airport | noun | A1 | ||
| Agosto | August | noun | A1 | ||
| Agua | Water | noun | A1 | ||
| Almorzar | To have lunch | verb | B1 | ||
| Almuerzo | Lunch | noun | A1 | ||
| Alto | Tall | adjective | A1 | ||
| Amable | Kind/Friendly | adjective | A1 | ||
| Amarillo | Yellow | adjective | A1 | ||
| Año | Year | noun | A1 | ||
| Arroz | Rice | noun | A1 | ||
| Ayer | Yesterday | noun | A1 | ||
| Azul | Blue | adjective | A1 | ||
| Bailar | To dance | verb | B1 | ||
| Bajo | Short | adjective | A1 | ||
| Banco | Bank | noun | A1 | ||
| Barato | Cheap | adjective | B1 | ||
| Beber | To drink | verb | A1 | ||
| Bienvenido | Welcome | interjection | A1 | ||
| Blanco | White | adjective | A1 | ||
| Bonita | Pretty | adjective | A1 | ||
| Buenas noches | Good night | phrase | A1 | ||
| Buenas tardes | Good afternoon | phrase | A1 | ||
| Buenos días | Good morning | phrase | A1 | ||
| Bufanda | Scarf | noun | A1 | ||
| Buscar | To search | verb | C1 | ||
| Café | Coffee | noun | A1 | ||
| Calle | Street | noun | A1 | ||
| Camarero | Waiter | noun | A1 | ||
| Camisa | Shirt | noun | A1 | ||
| Cansado/a | Tired | adjective | A1 | ||
| Cantar | To sing | verb | B1 | ||
| Carne | Meat | noun | A1 | ||
| Caro | Expensive | adjective | B1 | ||
| Cena | Dinner | noun | A1 | ||
| Cenar | To have dinner | verb | B1 | ||
| Cerca | Near | adverb | A1 | ||
| Cero | Zero | number | A1 | ||
| Cerveza | Beer | noun | A1 | ||
| Chaqueta | Jacket | noun | A1 | ||
| Cien | One Hundred | number | A1 | ||
| Cinco | Five | number | A1 | ||
| Cincuenta | Fifty | number | A1 | ||
| Cocinar | To cook | verb | B1 | ||
| Comer | To eat | verb | A1 | ||
| Compartir | To share | verb | C1 | ||
| Comprar | To buy | verb | B1 | ||
| Contento/a | Content/Pleased | adjective | A1 | ||
| Contratar | To hire | verb | C1 | ||
| Correr | To run | verb | B1 | ||
| Costar un ojo de la cara | To cost an arm and a leg | idiom | C1 | ||
| Creo que... | I think that... | phrase | B1 | ||
| Cuarenta | Forty | number | A1 | ||
| Cuatro | Four | number | A1 | ||
| Cuchara | Spoon | noun | A1 | ||
| Cuchillo | Knife | noun | A1 | ||
| De nada | You're welcome | phrase | A1 | ||
| Delgado | Thin/Slim | adjective | A1 | ||
| Delicioso | Delicious | adjective | B1 | ||
| Depende | It depends | verb | B1 | ||
| Derecha | Right | direction | A1 | ||
| Desayunar | To have breakfast | verb | B1 | ||
| Desayuno | Breakfast | noun | A1 | ||
| Descargar | To download | verb | C1 | ||
| Despedir | To fire/dismiss | verb | C1 | ||
| Despertarse | To wake up | verb | B1 | ||
| Diciembre | December | noun | A1 | ||
| Diez | Ten | number | A1 | ||
| Doce | Twelve | number | A1 | ||
| Domingo | Sunday | noun | A1 | ||
| Dormir | To sleep | verb | B1 | ||
| Dos | Two | number | A1 | ||
| Ducharse | To shower | verb | B1 | ||
| Echar de menos | To miss someone | phrase | C1 | ||
| El aeropuerto | The airport | noun | B1 | ||
| El autobús | The bus | noun | B1 | ||
| El baño | The bathroom | noun | A1 | ||
| El boleto | The ticket | noun | B1 | ||
| El brazo | The arm | noun | B1 | ||
| El camarero | The waiter | noun | B1 | ||
| El cambio | The change | noun | B1 | ||
| El cambio climático | Climate change | noun | C1 | ||
| El cine | The cinema | noun | B1 | ||
| El cliente | The client | noun | C1 | ||
| El colega | The colleague | noun | C1 | ||
| El contrato | The contract | noun | C1 | ||
| El correo electrónico | The email | noun | C1 | ||
| El deporte | Sport | noun | B1 | ||
| El desempleo | Unemployment | noun | C1 | ||
| El dormitorio | The bedroom | noun | A1 | ||
| El efectivo | Cash | noun | B1 | ||
| El enlace | The link | noun | C1 | ||
| El equipaje | The luggage | noun | B1 | ||
| El estómago | The stomach | noun | B1 | ||
| El éxito | Success | noun | C1 | ||
| El fracaso | Failure | noun | C1 | ||
| El fútbol | Football | noun | B1 | ||
| El gobierno | The government | noun | C1 | ||
| El hotel | The hotel | noun | B1 | ||
| El informe | The report | noun | C1 | ||
| El invierno | Winter | noun | A1 | ||
| El jardín | The garden | noun | A1 | ||
| El jefe | The boss | noun | C1 | ||
| El libro | The book | noun | B1 | ||
| El mapa | The map | noun | B1 | ||
| El médico | The doctor | noun | B1 | ||
| El medio ambiente | The environment | noun | C1 | ||
| El menú | The menu | noun | B1 | ||
| El mercado | The market | noun | B1 | ||
| El miedo | Fear | noun | C1 | ||
| El móvil | The mobile phone | noun | C1 | ||
| El ordenador | The computer | noun | C1 | ||
| El orgullo | Pride | noun | C1 | ||
| El otoño | Autumn | noun | A1 | ||
| El partido político | The political party | noun | C1 | ||
| El pasaporte | The passport | noun | B1 | ||
| El plazo | The deadline | noun | C1 | ||
| El postre | The dessert | noun | B1 | ||
| El precio | The price | noun | B1 | ||
| El presidente | The president | noun | C1 | ||
| El presupuesto | The budget | noun | C1 | ||
| El primer plato | The starter | noun | B1 | ||
| El recibo | The receipt | noun | B1 | ||
| El resfriado | The cold (illness) | noun | B1 | ||
| El salón | The living room | noun | A1 | ||
| El segundo plato | The main course | noun | B1 | ||
| El sueldo | The salary | noun | C1 | ||
| El taxi | The taxi | noun | B1 | ||
| El tren | The train | noun | B1 | ||
| El verano | Summer | noun | A1 | ||
| El viento | The wind | noun | A1 | ||
| El vuelo | The flight | noun | B1 | ||
| Emocionado/a | Excited | adjective | A1 | ||
| En mi opinión | In my opinion | phrase | B1 | ||
| Enero | January | noun | A1 | ||
| Enfadado/a | Angry | adjective | A1 | ||
| Enfermo/a | Sick/Ill | adjective | A1 | ||
| Es mentira | It's a lie | phrase | B1 | ||
| Es verdad | It's true | phrase | B1 | ||
| Escribir | To write | verb | B1 | ||
| Español / Española | Spanish | adjective | A1 | ||
| Esposo / Esposa | Husband / Wife | noun | A1 | ||
| Estación | Station | noun | A1 | ||
| Estar | To be (temporary) | verb | A1 | ||
| Estar como una cabra | To be crazy | idiom | C1 | ||
| Estar hecho polvo | To be exhausted | idiom | C1 | ||
| Estoy casado/a | I am married | phrase | A1 | ||
| Estoy de acuerdo | I agree | phrase | B1 | ||
| Estoy enfermo/a | I am ill | phrase | B1 | ||
| Estoy soltero/a | I am single | phrase | A1 | ||
| Estudiante | Student | noun | A1 | ||
| Falda | Skirt | noun | A1 | ||
| Familia | Family | noun | A1 | ||
| Farmacia | Pharmacy | noun | A1 | ||
| Febrero | February | noun | A1 | ||
| Feliz | Happy | adjective | A1 | ||
| Flipar | To freak out (Spain slang) | slang | C1 | ||
| Fruta | Fruit | noun | A1 | ||
| Fuerte | Strong | adjective | A1 | ||
| Gracias | Thank you | interjection | A1 | ||
| Gris | Grey | adjective | A1 | ||
| Guapo | Handsome | adjective | A1 | ||
| Gustar | To like | verb | A1 | ||
| Hablar | To speak | verb | A1 | ||
| Hace calor | It's hot | phrase | A1 | ||
| Hace frío | It's cold | phrase | A1 | ||
| Hace sol | It's sunny | phrase | A1 | ||
| Hacer | To do/make | verb | A1 | ||
| Hasta luego | See you later | phrase | A1 | ||
| Hasta mañana | See you tomorrow | phrase | A1 | ||
| Hermana | Sister | noun | A1 | ||
| Hermano | Brother | noun | A1 | ||
| Hija | Daughter | noun | A1 | ||
| Hijo | Son | noun | A1 | ||
| Hola | Hello | interjection | A1 | ||
| Hospital | Hospital | noun | A1 | ||
| Hoy | Today | noun | A1 | ||
| Iglesia | Church | noun | A1 | ||
| Ingeniero | Engineer | noun | A1 | ||
| Inglés / Inglesa | English | adjective | A1 | ||
| Inteligente | Intelligent | adjective | A1 | ||
| Ir | To go | verb | A1 | ||
| Ir al grano | To get to the point | idiom | C1 | ||
| Izquierda | Left | direction | A1 | ||
| Joven | Young | adjective | A1 | ||
| Jueves | Thursday | noun | A1 | ||
| Jugar | To play | verb | B1 | ||
| Julio | July | noun | A1 | ||
| Junio | June | noun | A1 | ||
| La aduana | Customs | noun | B1 | ||
| La ambulancia | The ambulance | noun | B1 | ||
| La aplicación | The app | noun | C1 | ||
| La bebida | The drink | noun | B1 | ||
| La cabeza | The head | noun | B1 | ||
| La cama | The bed | noun | A1 | ||
| La casa | The house | noun | A1 | ||
| La cocina | The kitchen | noun | A1 | ||
| La confianza | Trust/Confidence | noun | C1 | ||
| La contraseña | The password | noun | C1 | ||
| La cuenta, por favor | The bill, please | phrase | A1 | ||
| La economía | The economy | noun | C1 | ||
| La empresa | The company | noun | C1 | ||
| La entrevista | The interview | noun | C1 | ||
| La espalda | The back | noun | B1 | ||
| La esperanza | Hope | noun | C1 | ||
| La factura | The invoice | noun | C1 | ||
| La fiebre | The fever | noun | B1 | ||
| La hora | The hour/time | noun | A1 | ||
| La inmigración | Immigration | noun | C1 | ||
| La inteligencia artificial | Artificial intelligence | noun | C1 | ||
| La justicia | Justice | noun | C1 | ||
| La ley | The law | noun | C1 | ||
| La libertad | Freedom | noun | C1 | ||
| La llegada | The arrival | noun | B1 | ||
| La maleta | The suitcase | noun | B1 | ||
| La manifestación | The protest/demonstration | noun | C1 | ||
| La mesa | The table | noun | A1 | ||
| La música | Music | noun | B1 | ||
| La nieve | The snow | noun | A1 | ||
| La nostalgia | Nostalgia | noun | C1 | ||
| La oferta | The offer/sale | noun | B1 | ||
| La oficina | The office | noun | C1 | ||
| La pantalla | The screen | noun | C1 | ||
| La pastilla | The pill/tablet | noun | B1 | ||
| La película | The film | noun | B1 | ||
| La pierna | The leg | noun | B1 | ||
| La playa | The beach | noun | B1 | ||
| La primavera | Spring | noun | A1 | ||
| La propina | The tip | noun | B1 | ||
| La puerta | The door | noun | A1 | ||
| La receta | The prescription | noun | B1 | ||
| La red social | Social media/network | noun | C1 | ||
| La reserva | The reservation | noun | B1 | ||
| La reunión | The meeting | noun | C1 | ||
| La salida | The departure/exit | noun | B1 | ||
| La silla | The chair | noun | A1 | ||
| La soledad | Loneliness | noun | C1 | ||
| La talla | The size (clothing) | noun | B1 | ||
| La tarjeta | The card | noun | B1 | ||
| La tienda | The shop | noun | B1 | ||
| La tormenta | The storm | noun | A1 | ||
| La ventana | The window | noun | A1 | ||
| La vergüenza | Shame/Embarrassment | noun | C1 | ||
| Las elecciones | The elections | noun | C1 | ||
| Las llaves | The keys | noun | A1 | ||
| Leche | Milk | noun | A1 | ||
| Leer | To read | verb | B1 | ||
| Lejos | Far | adverb | A1 | ||
| Levantarse | To get up | verb | B1 | ||
| Limpiar | To clean | verb | B1 | ||
| Llueve | It's raining | verb | A1 | ||
| Lo siento | I'm sorry | phrase | A1 | ||
| Los datos | The data | noun | C1 | ||
| Los derechos | The rights | noun | C1 | ||
| Lunes | Monday | noun | A1 | ||
| Madre | Mother | noun | A1 | ||
| Mañana | Tomorrow / Morning | noun | A1 | ||
| Marrón | Brown | adjective | A1 | ||
| Martes | Tuesday | noun | A1 | ||
| Marzo | March | noun | A1 | ||
| Mayo | May | noun | A1 | ||
| Me duele... | It hurts... | phrase | B1 | ||
| Me llamo... | My name is... | phrase | A1 | ||
| Me parece que... | It seems to me that... | phrase | B1 | ||
| Medianoche | Midnight | noun | A1 | ||
| Médico | Doctor | noun | A1 | ||
| Mediodía | Midday | noun | A1 | ||
| Mes | Month | noun | A1 | ||
| Mesa | Table | noun | A1 | ||
| Meter la pata | To put your foot in it | idiom | C1 | ||
| Miércoles | Wednesday | noun | A1 | ||
| Mola | Cool (Spain slang) | slang | C1 | ||
| Morado | Purple | adjective | A1 | ||
| Mucho gusto | Nice to meet you | phrase | A1 | ||
| Museo | Museum | noun | A1 | ||
| Nadar | To swim | verb | B1 | ||
| Naranja | Orange | adjective | A1 | ||
| Necesitar | To need | verb | A1 | ||
| Necesito ayuda | I need help | phrase | B1 | ||
| Negro | Black | adjective | A1 | ||
| Nervioso/a | Nervous | adjective | A1 | ||
| No estoy de acuerdo | I disagree | phrase | B1 | ||
| No tener pelos en la lengua | To be blunt | idiom | C1 | ||
| Noventa | Ninety | number | A1 | ||
| Noviembre | November | noun | A1 | ||
| Nublado | Cloudy | adjective | A1 | ||
| Nueve | Nine | number | A1 | ||
| Ochenta | Eighty | number | A1 | ||
| Ocho | Eight | number | A1 | ||
| Octubre | October | noun | A1 | ||
| Once | Eleven | number | A1 | ||
| Padre | Father | noun | A1 | ||
| Pagar | To pay | verb | B1 | ||
| Pan | Bread | noun | A1 | ||
| Pantalones | Trousers/Pants | noun | A1 | ||
| Pasear | To go for a walk | verb | B1 | ||
| Perdón | Excuse me/Sorry | phrase | A1 | ||
| Pescado | Fish | noun | A1 | ||
| Picante | Spicy | adjective | B1 | ||
| Playa | Beach | noun | A1 | ||
| Plaza | Square | noun | A1 | ||
| Poder | To be able to/can | verb | A1 | ||
| Pollo | Chicken | noun | A1 | ||
| Por ejemplo | For example | phrase | B1 | ||
| Por favor | Please | phrase | A1 | ||
| Preocupado/a | Worried | adjective | A1 | ||
| Preparar | To prepare | verb | B1 | ||
| Primo / Prima | Cousin | noun | A1 | ||
| Profesor | Teacher | noun | A1 | ||
| Quedarse en blanco | To go blank | idiom | C1 | ||
| Querer | To want | verb | A1 | ||
| Queso | Cheese | noun | A1 | ||
| Quince | Fifteen | number | A1 | ||
| Recto | Straight ahead | direction | A1 | ||
| Reservar | To reserve/book | verb | B1 | ||
| Restaurante | Restaurant | noun | A1 | ||
| Rojo | Red | adjective | A1 | ||
| Rosa | Pink | adjective | A1 | ||
| Sábado | Saturday | noun | A1 | ||
| Saber | To know (facts) | verb | A1 | ||
| Seis | Six | number | A1 | ||
| Semana | Week | noun | A1 | ||
| Septiembre | September | noun | A1 | ||
| Ser | To be (permanent) | verb | A1 | ||
| Ser pan comido | To be a piece of cake | idiom | C1 | ||
| Sesenta | Sixty | number | A1 | ||
| Setenta | Seventy | number | A1 | ||
| Siete | Seven | number | A1 | ||
| Simpático | Nice/Likeable | adjective | A1 | ||
| Sin embargo | However | conjunction | B1 | ||
| Sin gluten | Gluten-free | phrase | B1 | ||
| Sombrero | Hat | noun | A1 | ||
| Sorprendido/a | Surprised | adjective | A1 | ||
| Soy de... | I am from... | phrase | A1 | ||
| Supermercado | Supermarket | noun | A1 | ||
| Tenedor | Fork | noun | A1 | ||
| Tener | To have | verb | A1 | ||
| Tengo ... años | I am ... years old | phrase | A1 | ||
| Tengo hambre | I am hungry | phrase | A1 | ||
| Tengo sed | I am thirsty | phrase | A1 | ||
| Tía | Aunt | noun | A1 | ||
| Tiene razón | You're right | phrase | B1 | ||
| Tío | Uncle | noun | A1 | ||
| Tío / Tía | Mate/Dude (informal) | slang | C1 | ||
| Tomar el pelo | To pull someone's leg | idiom | C1 | ||
| Trabajar | To work | verb | A1 | ||
| Tranquilo/a | Calm | adjective | A1 | ||
| Treinta | Thirty | number | A1 | ||
| Tres | Three | number | A1 | ||
| Triste | Sad | adjective | A1 | ||
| Una mesa para dos | A table for two | phrase | B1 | ||
| Uno | One | number | A1 | ||
| Vegetariano | Vegetarian | adjective | B1 | ||
| Veinte | Twenty | number | A1 | ||
| Verde | Green | adjective | A1 | ||
| Verdura | Vegetable | noun | A1 | ||
| Vestido | Dress | noun | A1 | ||
| Vestirse | To get dressed | verb | B1 | ||
| Viejo | Old | adjective | A1 | ||
| Viernes | Friday | noun | A1 | ||
| Vino | Wine | noun | A1 | ||
| Vivir | To live | verb | A1 | ||
| Vivo en... | I live in... | phrase | A1 | ||
| Zapatos | Shoes | noun | A1 |
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