Spanish vocabulary library
Every Spanish vocabulary word, with real native examples.
Learn how to say everyday English words in Spanish, with native pronunciation, real example sentences, and cultural context. Free, growing, and built on the Parrot Method.
Food & Drink
Ingredients, herbs, produce, and culinary words used across Spanish-speaking cuisines.
- Food in Spanish comida
- Banana in Spanish plátano
- Fish in Spanish pez
- Rice in Spanish arroz
Rice in Spanish is arroz, a staple across Spain and Latin America. The word anchors classic dishes like arroz con pollo, paella, and arroz con leche.
- Lime in Spanish limón
- Sage in Spanish salvia
- Ice Cream in Spanish helado
- Thyme in Spanish tomillo
- Basil in Spanish albahaca
Albahaca is the standard Spanish word for basil, the aromatic herb used in Italian and Mediterranean cooking. It's a feminine noun: la albahaca.
- Coffee in Spanish café
- Raspberry in Spanish frambuesa
- Beer in Spanish cerveza
People & Family
Family members, relationships, and ways to refer to people in your life.
- Terms of Endearment in Spanish términos de cariño
- My Love in Spanish mi amor
- Mom in Spanish mamá
- Princess in Spanish princesa
- Baby in Spanish bebé
- Last Name in Spanish apellido
- Daughter in Spanish hija
- Endearment in Spanish término de cariño
- Friend in Spanish amigo / amiga
- Nephew in Spanish sobrino
- Boss in Spanish jefe
- Queen in Spanish reina
Nature & Animals
Animals, wildlife, plants, and outdoor vocabulary, including words with deep cultural roots.
- Possum in Spanish zarigüeya
- Bird in Spanish pájaro
- Tree in Spanish árbol
- Monkey in Spanish mono
- Jellyfish in Spanish medusa
- Grass in Spanish césped
- Guinea Pig in Spanish cobaya
- Moth in Spanish polilla
- Otter in Spanish nutria
- Seahawk in Spanish águila pescadora
- Fox in Spanish zorro
- Moose in Spanish alce
Body & Health
Body parts, medical conditions, and health-related vocabulary you might need in real conversations.
- Measles in Spanish sarampión
- Seizure in Spanish convulsión
- ADHD in Spanish TDAH
- Sleep in Spanish dormir
- Tired in Spanish cansado/cansada
- Shingles in Spanish culebrilla
- Liver in Spanish hígado
- Kidney in Spanish riñón
- Spleen in Spanish bazo
- Strep Throat in Spanish faringitis estreptocócica
- Face in Spanish cara
- Exercise in Spanish ejercicio
Everyday Actions
Common verbs, nouns, and phrases you'll use in daily Spanish conversations.
- In Lieu in Spanish en lugar de
- To in Spanish a
- That in Spanish ese
- Update in Spanish actualizar
Actualizar is the standard Spanish verb for to update, used for software, information, records, and bringing someone up to speed.
- In State in Spanish en estado
- Car in Spanish coche
- Money in Spanish dinero
- Left in Spanish izquierda
- The in Spanish el
- Address in Spanish dirección
- Help in Spanish ayuda
- 40 in Spanish cuarenta
Emotions & Descriptions
Feelings, personality traits, and adjectives that describe how things look or feel.
- I Love You in Spanish te amo
- Love in Spanish amor
- Good in Spanish bueno
- Hot in Spanish caliente
- Handsome in Spanish guapo
- Happy in Spanish feliz
- Good Luck in Spanish ¡buena suerte!
- Fun in Spanish diversión
- Lazy in Spanish perezoso
- Pretty in Spanish bonito/bonita
- Ugly in Spanish feo/fea
- Right in Spanish derecho / derecha
Greetings & Phrases
Hellos, condolences, and other phrases that grease the wheels of social interaction.
- Congratulations in Spanish felicidades
- Please in Spanish por favor
- Sorry in Spanish lo siento
- Your Welcome in Spanish de nada
- You're Welcome in Spanish de nada
- Goodbye in Spanish adiós
- Welcome in Spanish bienvenido
- I'm Sorry in Spanish lo siento
- Hey in Spanish oye
- Sorry for Your Loss in Spanish lo siento mucho por tu pérdida
- Me Too in Spanish yo también
- Have a Good Day in Spanish que tengas un buen día
Holidays & Culture
Cultural concepts, holidays, and culturally-loaded words that come up in real conversations.
- Mother's Day in Spanish Día de las Madres
- Mexico in Spanish México
- Memorial Day in Spanish Día de los Caídos
- Netherlands in Spanish Países Bajos
- Hail Mary in Spanish Ave María
- Valentine's Day in Spanish Día de San Valentín
- Amish in Spanish amish
- Parade in Spanish desfile
- Holiday in Spanish día festivo
- Jew in Spanish judío/judía
- Wedding in Spanish boda
- Fireworks in Spanish fuegos artificiales
Colors & Visual Words
Colors, sizes, and the visual descriptors you'll use to talk about the world around you.
- Orange in Spanish naranja
- Purple in Spanish morado
- Yellow in Spanish amarillo
- Brown in Spanish marrón
- Black in Spanish negro
- Red in Spanish rojo
- Pink in Spanish rosa
- Blue in Spanish azul
- Gold in Spanish oro
- Green in Spanish verde
- Rainbow in Spanish arcoíris
- White in Spanish blanco
Time, Days & Dates
Days, months, time of day, and the words you need to make plans in Spanish.
- Time in Spanish tiempo
- When in Spanish cuando
- Tuesday in Spanish martes
- Monday in Spanish lunes
- May in Spanish mayo
- Morning in Spanish mañana
- Month in Spanish mes
- Tomorrow in Spanish mañana
- Date in Spanish fecha
- January in Spanish enero
- What Time in Spanish ¿Qué hora es?
- Summer in Spanish verano
Frequently Asked Questions About Spanish Vocabulary
- How does Parrot's Spanish vocabulary library work?
- Each page covers a single English word or phrase, with the most common Spanish translation, pronunciation guide, real example sentences, common mistakes, and cultural context where it matters. Pages are written by native-speaker editors and updated as the language evolves.
- Is the Parrot vocabulary library free?
- Yes, every vocabulary page is free to read with no signup required. Parrot's mobile app (where you actually practice with native-speaker video, parrot back what you hear, and use the spaced-repetition personal dictionary) is a paid subscription.
- How is this different from a dictionary like WordReference?
- Dictionaries give you the translation. Parrot gives you the translation plus the real-world context: how native speakers actually use the word, when to use one regional variant over another, what mistakes English speakers tend to make, and how the word fits into Spanish-speaking culture.
- How do I remember Spanish vocabulary long-term?
- Vocabulary needs spaced repetition AND real-world exposure. Most learners forget 70% of what they study within 48 hours when they only memorize lists. Parrot's videos surround you with native-speaker usage, and the in-app personal dictionary surfaces words right before you'd forget them.