Every Spanish vocabulary word, with real native examples.

Food & Drink

Ingredients, herbs, produce, and culinary words used across Spanish-speaking cuisines.

• Food in Spanish comida

  Food in Spanish is comida, the everyday word. In Mexico and parts of Latin America, comida also doubles as lunch, the main midday meal.

• Banana in Spanish plátano

  Banana in Spanish has more regional variation than almost any other food word. Plátano is the default in Spain, Mexico, and most of Latin America.

• Fish in Spanish pez

  Fish in Spanish is pez when it's alive and swimming, and pescado when it's caught or served as food. The transition happens at the moment of catching: hooked = pescado.

• 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

  Lime in Spanish is limón in Mexico and most of Latin America, but lima in Spain. To make matters trickier, limón in Spain means lemon.

• Sage in Spanish salvia

  Salvia is the Spanish word for sage, the aromatic herb used in stuffings, sauces, and roasted meats.

• Ice Cream in Spanish helado

  Ice cream in Spanish is helado as the universal default. Nieve in Mexico refers to fruit-based ice cream or shaved ice. Paleta is a popsicle.

• Thyme in Spanish tomillo

  "Thyme" translates to "tomillo" in Spanish, referring to the aromatic herb of the genus Thymus widely used in Mediterranean and Latin American cooking.

• 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

  Coffee in Spanish is café, the same word for coffee, the brown color, and the café (the place).

• Raspberry in Spanish frambuesa

  The Spanish word for 'raspberry' is 'frambuesa,' a feminine noun. The plant itself can be called 'frambueso.'

• Beer in Spanish cerveza

  Cerveza is the universal Spanish word for beer, understood everywhere in the Spanish-speaking world regardless of the many informal regional synonyms.

• Lemon in Spanish limón

  Limón is the Spanish word for lemon, but its meaning shifts by region: in Spain it clearly means the yellow citrus fruit, while in Mexico limón usually refers to the small green.

• Lunch in Spanish almuerzo

  Almuerzo is the most widely recognized Spanish word for lunch, though in Mexico the midday meal is commonly called la comida, and in some Andean regions lonche is used.

• Watermelon in Spanish sandía

  Sandía is the standard Spanish word for watermelon, a large green-skinned fruit with sweet red flesh enjoyed across the Spanish-speaking world.

• Steak in Spanish bistec

  Bistec is the most widespread Spanish word for steak, borrowed from the English beefsteak. Regional alternatives include filete, bife, and churrasco.

• Dinner in Spanish cena

  Cena is the standard Spanish word for dinner or supper, referring to the evening meal.

• Rosemary in Spanish romero

  Romero is the Spanish word for rosemary, the fragrant herb used in Mediterranean and Latin American cooking. It is also a common Spanish surname.

• Turmeric in Spanish cúrcuma

  Turmeric in Spanish is cúrcuma, the golden-yellow spice used in cooking and traditional medicine. In Peru it is called palillo, and some speakers refer to it as azafrán de raíz.

• Cake in Spanish pastel

  Pastel is the most widely understood Spanish word for cake, especially in Mexico and Central America.

• Mushroom in Spanish hongo

  Hongo is the most universal Spanish word for mushroom, covering both the biological organism and the ingredient.

• Kale in Spanish col rizada

  Col rizada is the most common Spanish translation for kale, the leafy dark-green vegetable popular in salads and smoothies.

• Plum in Spanish ciruela

  Ciruela is the Spanish word for plum. It is a feminine noun used across all Spanish-speaking countries, covering fresh plums, prunes (ciruela pasa), and various cultivated.

• Shrimp in Spanish camarón

  Camarón is the most common word for shrimp in Latin America. In Spain, the standard term is gamba. Langostino refers to a larger prawn and is used across many regions.

• Chicken in Spanish pollo

  "Chicken" in Spanish is pollo when referring to the meat or a young bird. A hen is gallina and a rooster is gallo.

• Fruit in Spanish fruta

  "Fruit" as food in Spanish is fruta (feminine). The masculine form fruto refers to the botanical product of a plant or is used figuratively to mean 'result' or 'outcome.'

• Garlic in Spanish ajo

  "Garlic" in Spanish is "ajo." It is a masculine noun central to Spanish and Latin American cooking, appearing in expressions like "al ajillo" (cooked with garlic) and "sopa.

• Popcorn in Spanish palomitas de maíz

  "Popcorn" is most widely called "palomitas de maíz" in Spanish, but nearly every country has its own word: "cotufas" in Venezuela, "pochoclo" in Argentina, "cabritas" in.

• Brisket in Spanish pecho de res

  Pecho de res is the most widely understood Spanish term for brisket, the cut of beef from the chest of the animal. Regional names vary significantly across Latin America.

• Dessert in Spanish postre

  Postre is the Spanish word for dessert, the sweet course served at the end of a meal. The phrase de postre means 'for dessert.'

• Scallops in Spanish vieiras

  The most widely understood Spanish word for 'scallops' is vieiras, especially in Spain.

• Hazelnut in Spanish avellana

  The Spanish word for 'hazelnut' is 'avellana,' a feminine noun.

• Lamb in Spanish cordero

  The Spanish word for 'lamb' is 'cordero,' used for both the young animal and its meat.

• Avocado in Spanish aguacate

  Avocado is called aguacate in most Spanish-speaking countries, a word derived from the Nahuatl term āhuacatl. In the Southern Cone and Peru, the fruit is known as palta.

• Peach in Spanish melocotón

  Peach is translated as melocotón in Spain and durazno in most of Latin America. Both words refer to the same fruit and are equally correct.

• Sausage in Spanish salchicha

  The most common Spanish word for 'sausage' is salchicha, used for hot-dog-style and fresh sausages.

• Blueberries in Spanish arándanos

  The Spanish word for 'blueberries' is arándanos. To distinguish them from cranberries, you can say arándanos azules (blue) versus arándanos rojos (red).

• Carrot in Spanish zanahoria

  The Spanish word for 'carrot' is zanahoria. It is used consistently across all Spanish-speaking regions with no major alternatives.

• Sweet Potato in Spanish batata

  Sweet potato has three main translations in Spanish depending on the region: batata in many South American countries, camote in Mexico and Central America, and boniato in Spain.

• Cherries in Spanish cerezas

  Cerezas is the Spanish plural for cherries, from the feminine singular cereza. The cherry tree is called cerezo, and guinda refers to the sour or maraschino cherry variety.

• Cottage Cheese in Spanish requesón

  Requesón is the closest Spanish equivalent to cottage cheese, a soft, fresh, slightly grainy cheese.

• Cranberry in Spanish arándano rojo

  The Spanish word for cranberry is arándano rojo, which literally translates to 'red blueberry.' This compound noun distinguishes the cranberry from the blueberry (arándano) by.

• Peanut in Spanish cacahuate

  The Spanish word for peanut varies significantly by region: cacahuate in Mexico, maní across most of South America and the Caribbean, and cacahuete in Spain.

• Mussels in Spanish mejillones

  Mussels in Spanish are mejillones (singular: mejillón), a masculine noun. In Peru and Chile, the local term choros or choritos is far more common.

• Tea in Spanish té

  Tea in Spanish is té (el té), a masculine noun with an accent mark that distinguishes it from the pronoun te (you/yourself).

• Cherry in Spanish cereza

  Cherry in Spanish is cereza (la cereza), a feminine noun. The cherry tree is cerezo (el cerezo), with the -o ending marking it as the tree rather than the fruit.

• Cucumber in Spanish pepino

  Cucumber in Spanish is pepino (el pepino), a masculine noun. It refers to the fresh vegetable used in salads and juices.

• Eggplant in Spanish berenjena

  Eggplant in Spanish is berenjena (la berenjena), a feminine noun. This word is universal across all Spanish-speaking regions with no common synonyms.

• Beets in Spanish remolacha

  Beets in Spanish vary significantly by region: remolacha is the standard in Spain, Argentina, and most countries; betabel is used in Mexico; betarraga in Chile and Peru.

• Butter in Spanish mantequilla

  Butter in Spanish is mantequilla (la mantequilla) in most countries. In Argentina and Uruguay, manteca means butter (not lard, which is its meaning elsewhere).

• Cabbage in Spanish repollo

  Cabbage in Spanish is repollo (el repollo) in most of Latin America and col (la col) in Spain and Mexico. Both refer to the same round, leafy vegetable.

• Ginger in Spanish jengibre

  Ginger in Spanish is jengibre (el jengibre), a masculine noun used throughout the Spanish-speaking world. In Peru, the local term kión is more common for fresh ginger root.

• Pineapple in Spanish piña

  Pineapple in Spanish is piña (la piña) in most countries and ananá (el ananá) in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. Piña is overwhelmingly the most common term worldwide.

• Pomegranate in Spanish granada

  Pomegranate in Spanish is granada (la granada), the same word as the famous city in Spain and also the word for grenade (the weapon).

• Sugar in Spanish azúcar

  Azúcar is the Spanish word for sugar. It is grammatically unusual because it can be treated as either masculine (el.

• Cookies in Spanish galletas

  Galletas is the Spanish word for cookies. The singular is galleta.

• Loquat in Spanish níspero

  Níspero is the Spanish word for loquat, the small orange fruit with a sweet-tart flavor.

• Pickles in Spanish pepinillos

  Pepinillos is the most common Spanish word for pickles — literally 'little cucumbers.' They are pickled gherkins.

• Squid in Spanish calamar

  Calamar is the Spanish word for squid. It is a masculine noun (el calamar) used both for the marine animal and the.

• Bread in Spanish pan

  Pan is the Spanish word for bread. It covers all types of bread — loaves, rolls, sliced bread, and baked goods in general.

• Desserts in Spanish postres

  Postres is the plural of postre, the Spanish word for dessert. It covers cakes, ice cream, fruit dishes, and any sweet course served after a meal.

• Gum in Spanish chicle

  Chicle is the Spanish word for chewing gum. The word comes from Nahuatl (tzictli) and actually entered English from.

• Pepper in Spanish pimienta

  Pimienta is the Spanish word for pepper as a spice (black pepper).

• Seafood in Spanish mariscos

  Mariscos is the Spanish word for seafood, typically used in plural.

• Vanilla in Spanish vainilla

  Vainilla is vanilla in Spanish — and remarkably, English borrowed the word from Spanish.

• Yeast in Spanish levadura

  Levadura is the Spanish word for yeast, the living organism used to make bread rise and to ferment beer and wine.

• Beef in Spanish carne de res

  Beef in Spanish is carne de res in most of Latin America and carne de vaca or carne de ternera in Spain.

• Pie in Spanish pastel / tarta / pay

  Pie in Spanish varies by region: pastel in Mexico, tarta in Spain, and pay (from English) in parts of Mexico.

• Jackfruit in Spanish jaca

• Oatmeal in Spanish avena

• Restaurant in Spanish restaurante

• Vegetable in Spanish verdura

• Cereal in Spanish cereal

• Cheese in Spanish queso

• Lobster in Spanish langosta

• Orange Juice in Spanish jugo de naranja

  The Spanish phrase for orange juice is "jugo de naranja" (HOO-goh deh nah-RAHN-hah) in Latin America and "zumo de naranja" in Spain.

• Peanut Butter in Spanish mantequilla de maní

  The Spanish phrase for peanut butter is "mantequilla de maní" (mahn-teh-KEE-yah deh mah-NEE).

• Zucchini in Spanish calabacín

  The Spanish word for zucchini is calabacín, a masculine noun commonly used in Spain and many Latin American countries.

• Salt in Spanish sal

  Sal is the Spanish word for salt. It is a feminine noun (la sal), which surprises many learners because it doesn't end in -a.

• Drink in Spanish beber

  Beber is the standard Spanish verb for to drink. In Latin America, tomar is often preferred in everyday speech.

• Pasta in Spanish pasta

  Pasta in Spanish is pasta — a direct cognate. However, fideos is the everyday word for noodles in several regions, and pasta can also mean paste, dough, or even slang for money.

• Bananas in Spanish plátanos

  Plátanos is the most widespread Spanish word for bananas, but the term varies dramatically by country: bananas in Ecuador, guineos in the Caribbean, and cambures in Venezuela.

• Brussel sprouts in Spanish coles de Bruselas

  Coles de Bruselas is the standard Spanish term for brussel sprouts, the small green cruciferous vegetables. In Argentina and Uruguay, they are called repollitos de Bruselas.

• Dill in Spanish eneldo

  Eneldo is the Spanish word for dill, the feathery aromatic herb used in fish dishes, pickles, and sauces. It should not be confused with hinojo (fennel), which looks similar but tastes different.

• Grapefruit in Spanish toronja

  Toronja is the most common Spanish word for grapefruit across Latin America. In Spain and the Southern Cone, the same fruit is called pomelo.

• Grill in Spanish parrilla

  Parrilla is the Spanish noun for a grill or grate. The verb to grill is asar, and grilled food is described as a la parrilla.

• Lettuce in Spanish lechuga

  Lechuga is the Spanish word for lettuce. It covers all varieties — romaine, iceberg, butter lettuce — and is one of the first produce words learners pick up.

• Soda in Spanish refresco

  Soda in Spanish is usually refresco or gaseosa, the fizzy soft drink, with the exact word varying by country.

• Oil in Spanish aceite

  Oil in Spanish is aceite for cooking oil, petróleo for crude oil, and óleo for oil paint or religious oils.

• Walnuts in Spanish nueces

  Walnuts in Spanish is nueces (plural) or nuez (singular). In Mexico, nuez de Castilla distinguishes the English walnut from the pecan, also called nuez.

• Bay Leaves in Spanish hojas de laurel

  Bay leaves in Spanish is hojas de laurel. The bay laurel plant itself is simply laurel. One leaf is hoja de laurel.

• Blackberry in Spanish mora

  Blackberry in Spanish is mora or zarzamora. Mora is the fruit; zarzamora is both the bush and the berry. In some regions mora can also mean mulberry.

• Ingredients in Spanish ingredientes

  Ingredients in Spanish is ingredientes, a near-perfect cognate. A single ingredient is un ingrediente (masculine).

• Mint in Spanish menta

  Mint in Spanish is menta (peppermint) or hierbabuena (spearmint). Both are used in cooking and drinks; regional preference varies.

• Olive in Spanish aceituna

  Olive in Spanish is aceituna (the fruit) or oliva (mainly in aceite de oliva). The olive tree is el olivo.

• Appetizers in Spanish aperitivos

  Appetizers in Spanish can be translated as "aperitivos," "entremeses," "tapas" (Spain), or "botanas" (Mexico). The choice of word depends on the region and formality of the dining context. Each term carries slightly different cultural connotations.

• Betabel in english in Spanish betabel

  Betabel is the Mexican Spanish word for beet or beetroot. The same vegetable is known as remolacha across most of the Spanish-speaking world and betarraga in Chile. This is a reverse-lookup entry for Spanish speakers searching for the English equivalent.

• Broccoli in Spanish brócoli

  Broccoli in Spanish is brócoli — the same word adapted with a written accent on the first syllable. It is masculine (el brócoli) and used throughout the Spanish-speaking world. The less common variant brécol appears occasionally in Spain.

• Chives in Spanish cebollino

  Chives are called cebollino in Spain and many Latin American countries, cebollín in Mexico and Central America, and ciboulette in Argentina and Uruguay. All three terms refer to the same thin, mild herb from the onion family used as a garnish and flavoring.

• Figs in Spanish higos

  Higos is the plural of higo, the Spanish word for fig. Brevas are early-season figs harvested in Spain. The fig tree itself is called higuera.

• guayaba in english in Spanish guava

  Guayaba is the Spanish word for guava, a sweet tropical fruit with pink or white flesh commonly enjoyed fresh, in juices, and in desserts across Latin America.

• honey in Spanish miel

  Miel is the Spanish word for honey. It is a feminine noun used in cooking, natural remedies, and idiomatic expressions. Like English, Spanish also uses miel-related terms as affectionate nicknames.

• lychee in Spanish lichi

  Lichi is the Spanish word for lychee, the small tropical fruit with translucent white flesh and a rough pinkish-red rind. The alternate spelling litchi also appears in scientific and formal contexts.

• Salad in Spanish ensalada

  A dish of mixed raw or cooked vegetables, often served cold with dressing.

• Baking in Spanish hornear

  Hornear is the Spanish verb for baking, referring to cooking food in an oven using dry heat.

• Elderberry in Spanish saúco

  Saúco is the Spanish word for elderberry, referring to both the plant and its small dark berries used in food and traditional remedies.

• Grape in Spanish uva

  Uva is the Spanish word for grape, the small round fruit that grows in clusters on vines.

• Marshmallow in Spanish malvavisco

  Marshmallow in Spanish is malvavisco (from the mallow plant). Mexico uses bombón, Spain uses nube (cloud), and other regions have their own playful names.

• Mustard in Spanish mostaza

  Mustard in Spanish is mostaza. It refers to both the condiment and the plant. The word also describes the mustard-yellow color (color mostaza).

• Nutmeg in Spanish nuez moscada

  Nutmeg in Spanish is nuez moscada, literally 'musk nut.' It is universally used across all Spanish-speaking countries with no significant regional variation.

• Onions in Spanish cebollas

  Onions in Spanish is cebollas (singular: cebolla). Regional names exist for specific varieties: cebolleta or cebollín for spring onions, cebolla morada for red onions.

• Pork Belly in Spanish panceta

  Pork belly in Spanish is panceta (Argentina, Spain) or tocino (Mexico). The specific term varies by country but all refer to the fatty cut from the belly of the pig.

• Spicy in Spanish picante

  Spicy in Spanish is picante, from the verb picar (to sting/bite). It describes food heat from chili peppers. In Mexican slang, picoso is a casual synonym.

• Toast in Spanish tostada

  Toast (food) in Spanish is tostada or pan tostado. Toast (cheers/speech) is brindis. The verb to toast bread is tostar; to raise a toast is brindar.

• Carrots in Spanish zanahorias

  Carrots in Spanish is zanahorias (singular: zanahoria). Unlike many food words in Spanish, zanahoria has no significant regional variation — it is the same everywhere.

• Cayenne Pepper in Spanish pimienta de cayena

  Cayenne pepper in Spanish is pimienta de cayena, a fiery spice commonly used in Latin American and Spanish cuisine to add heat to dishes.

• Jamaica in English in Spanish jamaica

  Jamaica in Spanish has a dual meaning: it is the Caribbean country Jamaica, and in Mexico it refers to the hibiscus flower used to make a popular cold drink called agua de jamaica.

• Meatballs in Spanish albóndigas

  Meatballs in Spanish is albóndigas. This word comes from Arabic and names a dish beloved across Spain and Latin America, often served in a tomato or chipotle broth.

• Milkshake in Spanish malteada

  Milkshake in Spanish varies by region: malteada in Mexico and Central America, batido in Spain and the Caribbean, and licuado for blended fruit drinks in Mexico.

• Passionfruit in Spanish maracuyá

  Passionfruit in Spanish is most widely known as maracuyá, but the word changes dramatically by region: fruta de la pasión in Spain, chinola in the Dominican Republic, and parchita in Venezuela.

• Pear in Spanish pera

  Pear in Spanish is pera, a straightforward feminine noun. It also appears in colorful expressions like pedir peras al olmo (to ask the impossible).

• Pretzel in Spanish pretzel

  Pretzel in Spanish is simply pretzel in most Latin American countries, borrowed directly from English or German. In Spain you may also hear bretzel, and the descriptive term rosquilla salada is occasionally used.

• Cinnamon in Spanish canela

  Canela is the Spanish word for cinnamon, a spice used widely in Latin American and Spanish desserts, drinks, and savory dishes.

• Cook in Spanish cocinar

  Cocinar is the Spanish verb for 'to cook.' As a noun, a cook is cocinero (male) or cocinera (female). Guisar is an alternate verb emphasizing stewing.

• Fennel in Spanish hinojo

  Hinojo is the Spanish word for fennel, covering the bulb, fronds, and seeds of this licorice-scented plant used in Mediterranean and Latin American cooking.

• Gravy in Spanish salsa

  Gravy doesn't have a single clean equivalent in Spanish because the dish isn't central to most Spanish-speaking cuisines. The closest terms are salsa (sauce), jugo de carne (meat juice), or the descriptive phrase salsa de carne.

• Spinach in Spanish espinacas

  Espinacas (almost always in the plural) is the Spanish word for "spinach," the leafy green vegetable known for its nutritional value. While the singular espinaca exists and appears in botanical or technical contexts, everyday cooking and conversation overwhelmingly favor the plural form.

• Squash in Spanish calabaza

  Calabaza is the primary Spanish word for squash, the versatile gourd used in cooking worldwide. In South America, zapallo is the preferred term, while calabacín specifically refers to zucchini in Spain.

• Cashews in Spanish anacardos

  Cashews are one of the most regionally varied food terms in Spanish. Spain uses "anacardos," Mexico says "nueces de la India," Central America favors "marañones," and in parts of South America you will hear "cajú" or "merey." All refer to the same kidney-shaped nut.

• Cloves in Spanish clavos de olor

  The Spanish term for cloves (the spice) is "clavos de olor," literally meaning "nails of scent." In culinary contexts, cooks often shorten it to just "clavos," but be aware that "clavo" on its own primarily means a metal nail in everyday speech.

• Crawfish in Spanish cangrejo de río

  Crawfish — also called crayfish or crawdads in English — are most commonly translated as "cangrejos de río" in Spanish, meaning river crabs. Regional alternatives include "langostinos de río" and "camarones de río," reflecting how different countries categorize freshwater crustaceans.

• Lemonade in Spanish limonada

  How to say lemonade in Spanish — limonada is the universal term, though what it tastes like can vary by country.

• Mashed potatoes in Spanish puré de papas

  How to say mashed potatoes in Spanish — puré de papas in Latin America, puré de patatas in Spain.

• Oats in Spanish avena

  "Avena" is the Spanish word for "oats," covering the grain itself and oat-based foods like oatmeal and oat milk.

• Potatoes in Spanish papas

  Learn that potatoes are papas in Latin America and patatas in Spain.

• Skirt Steak in Spanish arrachera

  Skirt steak is arrachera in Mexico, entraña in Argentina and Uruguay, and falda in Spain. The name changes by region, but the cut is the same.

• Spices in Spanish especias

  Especias is the Spanish word for spices. Condimentos covers a broader range of seasonings. Individual spice names vary by region.

• Taro in Spanish malanga

  Malanga is the most common Spanish word for taro, a starchy root vegetable popular in Caribbean and Central American cooking.

• Bakery in Spanish panadería

  Panadería is the standard Spanish word for bakery, derived from pan (bread), with pastelería for pastry-focused shops.

• Cumin in Spanish comino

  Comino — the Spanish word for the spice cumin.

• Dairy in Spanish lácteos

  Lácteos — the Spanish word for dairy or dairy products.

People & Family

Family members, relationships, and ways to refer to people in your life.

• Terms of Endearment in Spanish términos de cariño

  Spanish terms of endearment cover romantic partners (mi amor, mi vida, mi cielo), family (mami, papi, mijo, mija), and friends (cariño, querido).

• My Love in Spanish mi amor

  My love in Spanish is mi amor, the universal term of endearment used between partners, parents and kids, even casually with strangers in some countries.

• Mom in Spanish mamá

  Mom in Spanish is mamá, the everyday term across Spanish-speaking countries. Mami is the affectionate version (especially Latin American). Madre is the more formal mother.

• Princess in Spanish princesa

  The Spanish word for 'princess' is 'princesa,' a feminine noun. In Spain, a king's daughter also holds the title 'infanta.'

• Baby in Spanish bebé

  Bebé is the standard Spanish word for baby.

• Last Name in Spanish apellido

  Last name in Spanish is apellido. In Spanish-speaking countries, people typically carry two apellidos: the father's first surname followed by the mother's first surname.

• Daughter in Spanish hija

  Daughter in Spanish is hija, one of the first family words any learner picks up. The h is always silent, and hija pairs with hijo (son) as the basic parent-child vocabulary.

• Endearment in Spanish término de cariño

  Endearment in Spanish translates to término de cariño. The most beloved terms of endearment include cariño (darling), mi amor (my love), mi vida (my life), and corazón.

• Friend in Spanish amigo / amiga

  Amigo (masculine) and amiga (feminine) are the universal Spanish words for friend.

• Nephew in Spanish sobrino

  Sobrino is the Spanish word for nephew, a masculine noun. The feminine sobrina means niece, and sobrinos is the plural for any mixed group.

• Boss in Spanish jefe

  "Boss" in Spanish is jefe (masculine) or jefa (feminine). In Mexico and other regions, patrón or patrona is also widely used.

• Queen in Spanish reina

  "Queen" in Spanish is reina. It refers to a female monarch, a chess piece (also called dama), and is used as a term of endearment.

• King in Spanish rey

  "Rey" is the Spanish word for king. Its plural is "reyes." The word appears in many cultural references, from "Los Reyes Magos" (the Three Wise Men) to the chess piece "el.

• Mother-in-Law in Spanish suegra

  "Suegra" is the Spanish word for mother-in-law. The masculine counterpart is "suegro" (father-in-law), and the plural "suegros" refers to both in-laws together.

• Sister in Spanish hermana

  Hermana is the Spanish word for sister. It refers to a female sibling and is also the basis for affectionate and extended-family variants.

• Husband in Spanish esposo

  Esposo is the standard Spanish word for husband. Marido is equally common and carries a slightly more informal tone. Both are correct and widely used.

• Niece in Spanish sobrina

  The Spanish word for 'niece' is sobrina. The masculine counterpart, nephew, is sobrino. When referring to nieces and nephews together, Spanish uses the masculine plural sobrinos.

• Uncle in Spanish tío

  The Spanish word for 'uncle' is tío. The feminine form tía means aunt. In Spain, tío and tía are also widely used as informal slang meaning 'dude,' 'mate,' or 'girl.'

• Cousin in Spanish primo / prima

  The Spanish word for 'cousin' is 'primo' for a male cousin and 'prima' for a female cousin.

• Boyfriend in Spanish novio

  The most universal Spanish word for boyfriend is novio, but it carries a broader range than its English counterpart — novio can also mean fiancé or groom depending on context.

• Farmer in Spanish granjero

  Granjero and agricultor both mean farmer in Spanish. Granjero implies a farm owner or operator, while agricultor emphasizes someone who cultivates crops professionally.

• Kiss in Spanish beso

  Beso is the Spanish noun for kiss. The verb form is besar (to kiss).

• People in Spanish personas

  Personas is the countable Spanish translation for people.

• Sister in Law in Spanish cuñada

• Brother in Law in Spanish cuñado

• Aunt in Spanish tía

• Brother in Spanish hermano

• Dad in Spanish papá

• Nickname in Spanish apodo

  The Spanish word for nickname is "apodo" (ah-POH-doh).

• Family Tree in Spanish árbol genealógico

  Árbol genealógico is the Spanish term for "family tree.

• Grandmother in Spanish abuela

  Abuela is the Spanish word for "grandmother." It is one of the first family vocabulary words learners encounter.

• Parents in Spanish padres

  Padres is the Spanish word for parents.

• Twin in Spanish gemelo

  Gemelo is the most common Spanish translation for "twin.

• Wife in Spanish esposa

  Esposa is the standard Spanish word for "wife.

• Woman in Spanish mujer

  Mujer is the Spanish word for "woman." Its plural is irregular: mujeres.

• Man in Spanish hombre

  Hombre is the Spanish word for man. It refers to an adult male in everyday speech, while varón is used on official forms and señor is the polite form of address.

• Neighbor in Spanish vecino

  Neighbor in Spanish is vecino for a man and vecina for a woman, the person who lives next to or near you.

• Children in Spanish niños

  Children in Spanish is niños for kids in general and hijos for someone's own offspring.

• Singer in Spanish cantante

  Singer in Spanish is cantante, a gender-neutral noun. A band vocalist is vocalista, and a classical or religious singer may be called cantor/cantora.

• Miss You in Spanish te extraño

  'Miss you' in Spanish is te extraño (Latin America) or te echo de menos (Spain). Both express longing for someone's presence.

• Boy in Spanish niño

  Boy translates to niño for a young child, chico for an older boy or young man, and muchacho for a teenager or young adult. Regional slang like chaval (Spain) and chamaco (Mexico) adds local color. The right choice depends on the boy's age and the speaker's dialect.

• Married in Spanish casado/casada

  Married in Spanish is casado (masculine) or casada (feminine). It comes from the verb casarse (to get married). Matrimonio refers to the institution of marriage itself.

• Best friend in Spanish mejor amigo

  The Spanish term for best friend is 'mejor amigo' (masculine) or 'mejor amiga' (feminine), describing your closest companion.

• Girlfriend in Spanish novia

  Girlfriend in Spanish is novia. Be aware that novia also means bride or fiancée in many contexts, so the meaning depends on the situation.

• Chef in Spanish chef

  Chef in Spanish is chef (a widely adopted loanword) or cocinero/a (the native Spanish word). Chef implies professional training, while cocinero/a covers anyone who cooks.

• Daughter-in-Law in Spanish nuera

  Nuera is the Spanish word for daughter-in-law — the wife of one's son. The more formal alternative is hija política.

• kid in Spanish niño

  Translating 'kid' into Spanish requires choosing among niño/niña, chico/chica, and regional slang like chamaco. Each option carries its own age range and level of formality, so the right pick depends on who you are talking about and where you are.

• Student in Spanish estudiante

  Estudiante is the most common Spanish translation for student. It is gender-neutral in form — el estudiante for male, la estudiante for female — while the synonym alumno changes to alumna for females.

• Godfather in Spanish padrino

  Padrino is the Spanish word for godfather, referring to a male sponsor in a baptism or other religious ceremony, as well as a mentor or patron figure.

• Mommy in Spanish mami

  How to say mommy in Spanish — mami is the sweet, childlike equivalent, while mamá is the everyday word for mom.

• Priest in Spanish sacerdote

  Explore how to say priest in Spanish using sacerdote, cura, or padre depending on formality.

• Child in Spanish niño / niña

  Niño or niña — the Spanish words for a male or female child.

Nature & Animals

Animals, wildlife, plants, and outdoor vocabulary, including words with deep cultural roots.

• Possum in Spanish zarigüeya

  Zarigüeya is the standard Spanish word for possum, a nocturnal marsupial found across the Americas.

• Bird in Spanish pájaro

  Pájaro is the everyday Spanish word for bird. Ave is a more formal or scientific synonym, and pajarito is used affectionately for a small bird.

• Tree in Spanish árbol

  Árbol is the Spanish word for tree, a masculine noun used for all types of trees, from fruit trees to towering forest species.

• Monkey in Spanish mono

  Mono is the standard Spanish word for monkey. In Mexico you'll also hear chango, and in Central America mico is common.

• Jellyfish in Spanish medusa

  Jellyfish in Spanish is medusa, named after the Greek mythological figure Medusa. In Mexico and the Caribbean you'll also hear aguamala, and in Argentina and Uruguay, aguaviva.

• Grass in Spanish césped

  Césped is the most precise Spanish word for a manicured lawn, while hierba, pasto, and grama all translate grass depending on the country and whether you mean wild grass or a.

• Guinea Pig in Spanish cobaya

  "Guinea pig" in Spanish is cobaya in Spain, cuy in the Andes (Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia), and conejillo de Indias in formal contexts.

• Moth in Spanish polilla

  "Polilla" is the most common Spanish word for moth, especially the small clothes-eating kind. Larger moths may be called "mariposa nocturna" (night butterfly).

• Otter in Spanish nutria

  "Nutria" is the Spanish word for otter. Be aware that in English, "nutria" refers to a different animal (the coypu).

• Seahawk in Spanish águila pescadora

  A seahawk, or osprey, is called "águila pescadora" in Spanish — literally "fishing eagle." In parts of the Caribbean and Central America it may also be called "gavilán marino.

• Fox in Spanish zorro

  The word for "fox" in Spanish is "zorro" (masculine) or "zorra" (feminine). Be aware that "zorra" carries vulgar connotations in many regions and should be used carefully.

• Moose in Spanish alce

  "Moose" in Spanish is "alce," a masculine noun. Because moose are not native to Spanish-speaking countries, the word is less common in daily conversation but well understood.

• Snake in Spanish serpiente

  Serpiente is the most general Spanish word for snake. Culebra typically describes harmless species, while víbora refers to venomous ones and can also be used figuratively.

• Turkey in Spanish pavo

  Pavo is the standard Spanish word for turkey, covering both the live bird and the meat. In Mexico, the Nahuatl-derived guajolote is widely used for the animal.

• Sheep in Spanish oveja

  The Spanish word for 'sheep' is oveja. A ram is carnero, and a lamb is cordero. In Mexico, borrego is a common colloquial alternative.

• Axolotl in Spanish ajolote

  Ajolote is the Spanish word for axolotl, the iconic Mexican salamander famous for its regenerative abilities.

• Seaweed in Spanish alga / algas

  The Spanish word for 'seaweed' is 'alga' (singular) or 'algas' (plural). Though grammatically feminine, 'alga' takes the masculine article 'el' in the singular for phonetic.

• Animal in Spanish animal

  Spanish and English share the word animal, making it one of the easiest cognates to remember. The key difference lies in pronunciation: Spanish stresses the final syllable.

• Hibiscus in Spanish hibisco

  Hibiscus translates to hibisco in standard Spanish, but the plant is much better known as flor de Jamaica in Mexico and Central America, where it is widely used in a popular cold.

• Peacock in Spanish pavo real

  The Spanish word for 'peacock' is pavo real, which literally translates to 'royal turkey.

• Raccoon in Spanish mapache

  Mapache is the standard Spanish word for raccoon, the masked nocturnal mammal common across the Americas.

• Bull in Spanish toro

  The Spanish word for 'bull' is toro. Related terms include buey (ox) and novillo (young bull).

• Crab in Spanish cangrejo

  The standard Spanish word for 'crab' is cangrejo. In Mexico and parts of Central America, jaiba is commonly used for certain crab species.

• Flowers in Spanish flores

  Flores is the Spanish word for flowers, the plural of the feminine noun flor.

• Racoon in Spanish mapache

  Mapache is the Spanish word for racoon, derived from the Nahuatl word mapachtli.

• Frog in Spanish rana

  The Spanish word for frog is rana, a feminine noun referring to the smooth-skinned amphibian that lives near fresh water.

• Cactus in Spanish cactus

  Cactus in Spanish is cactus (el cactus), identical to English but pronounced with Spanish phonetics. The older academic form cacto exists but is rarely used in everyday speech.

• Bear in Spanish oso

  Bear (the animal) in Spanish is oso (el oso), a masculine noun. A female bear is osa (la osa). To bear (endure) translates to soportar or aguantar.

• Spider in Spanish araña

  Araña is the Spanish word for spider. It is a feminine noun (la araña) and refers to any member of the order Araneae.

• Sloth in Spanish perezoso

  Perezoso means both sloth (the animal) and lazy (the adjective) in Spanish.

• Rat in Spanish rata

  Rata is the Spanish word for rat. It is always feminine (la rata), regardless of the animal's biological sex.

• Sun in Spanish sol

• Desert in Spanish desierto

• Earth in Spanish tierra

• Forest in Spanish bosque

• Quail in Spanish codorniz

• Octopus in Spanish pulpo

  The Spanish word for octopus is "pulpo" (POOL-poh). It is a masculine noun referring to the eight-armed marine mollusk.

• Goose in Spanish ganso

  Ganso is the most common Spanish word for "goose." It is a masculine noun (el ganso), with gansa as the feminine form.

• Bat in Spanish murciélago

  Murciélago is the Spanish word for a bat (the flying mammal). For a baseball bat, the word is bate.

• Butterfly in Spanish mariposa

  Mariposa is the universal Spanish word for butterfly. It is also used figuratively and in compound terms like mariposa monarca (monarch butterfly) and estilo mariposa (butterfly stroke in swimming).

• Caterpillar in Spanish oruga

  Oruga is the precise Spanish word for caterpillar, the larval stage of butterflies and moths. Gusano (worm) is sometimes used loosely but is technically inaccurate for caterpillars.

• Ocean in Spanish océano

  Ocean in Spanish is océano, a masculine noun used for the planet's largest bodies of water like the Atlantic and Pacific.

• Whale in Spanish ballena

  Whale in Spanish is ballena, a feminine noun, with the double l sounding like a y or j depending on region.

• Cow in Spanish vaca

  Cow in Spanish is vaca, a feminine noun, with the v pronounced like a soft b.

• Rabbit in Spanish conejo

  Rabbit in Spanish is conejo. The diminutive conejito means bunny. A hare is a liebre, a distinct animal.

• River in Spanish río

  River in Spanish is río. A smaller stream is an arroyo, and a tributary is an afluente.

• Stingray in Spanish mantarraya

  Stingray in Spanish is mantarraya or raya. Mantarraya is commonly used for large rays; raya is the generic term for any flat ray fish.

• Bee in Spanish abeja

  Bee in Spanish is abeja. A bumblebee is abejorro, and a wasp is avispa. Bees (abejas) are vital pollinators across Spanish-speaking agricultural regions.

• Beetle in Spanish escarabajo

  Beetle in Spanish is escarabajo. The word covers all beetle species. The VW Beetle car is also called el escarabajo or el Vocho (Mexico).

• Duck in Spanish pato

  Duck in Spanish is pato. A female duck is pata, and a duckling is patito. Pato also appears in the idiom hacerse el pato (to play dumb).

• Hail in Spanish granizo

  Hail (weather) in Spanish is granizo. The verb 'to hail' is granizar. Large damaging hailstones may be called pedrisco in Spain.

• Parrot in Spanish loro

  Parrot in Spanish is loro. Perico is a small parrot or parakeet, papagayo is a large parrot or macaw, and cotorra is a chatty parrot—or a talkative person.

• Sea in Spanish mar

  Sea in Spanish is mar, usually masculine (el mar) but sometimes feminine (la mar) in poetry and nautical speech. Ocean is océano.

• Seal in Spanish foca

  Seal in Spanish is foca (the animal) or sello (a stamp/official mark). A sea lion is león marino. The verb 'to seal' is sellar.

• Sunset in Spanish atardecer

  The Spanish word for sunset is atardecer, which also doubles as a verb meaning to grow dark in the evening. Puesta de sol refers specifically to the moment the sun dips below the horizon, while ocaso carries a literary or metaphorical tone.

• Cockroach in Spanish cucaracha

  Cockroach in Spanish is cucaracha — a feminine noun (la cucaracha) recognized worldwide thanks to the famous Mexican folk song. The word is universal across all Spanish-speaking countries and is one of the most widely known Spanish words even among non-speakers.

• Dragonfly in Spanish libélula

  Libélula is the Spanish word for dragonfly. A related insect, the damselfly, is sometimes called caballito del diablo. Dragonflies appear frequently in poetry and art throughout the Spanish-speaking world.

• Sea urchin in Spanish erizo de mar

  A spiny marine animal found on ocean floors, also valued as a delicacy in many cuisines.

• Termites in Spanish termitas

  Small insects that live in colonies and feed on wood, often causing structural damage to buildings.

• Beaver in Spanish castor

  A large semiaquatic rodent known for building dams, called 'castor' in Spanish.

• Crow in Spanish cuervo

  The Spanish word for crow is 'cuervo,' a masculine noun referring to the common black bird of the corvid family.

• Donkey in Spanish burro

  Burro is the most common Spanish word for donkey, a domesticated animal historically used for carrying heavy loads across rural terrain.

• Eel in Spanish anguila

  Anguila is the Spanish word for eel, the long snake-like freshwater or saltwater fish.

• Ladybug in Spanish mariquita

  Ladybug in Spanish is mariquita in Spain, catarina in Mexico, vaquita de San Antonio in Argentina, and chinita in Chile. This insect has more regional names than almost any other creature.

• Marigold in Spanish cempasúchil

  Marigold in Spanish is cempasúchil (the Mexican marigold used for Day of the Dead) or caléndula (the European pot marigold). The choice depends on which flower species you mean.

• Snail in Spanish caracol

  Snail in Spanish is caracol. The word also means shell (as in a snail shell or spiral shape). A slug (snail without a shell) is babosa.

• Tiger in Spanish tigre

  Tiger in Spanish is tigre, a near-cognate of the English word. In Latin American slang, tigre can also mean a tough, aggressive, or brave person.

• Capybara in Spanish capibara

  Capybara in Spanish is capibara (general), carpincho (Argentina/Uruguay), or chigüire (Venezuela/Colombia). This giant South American rodent has different names in every country it inhabits.

• Deer in Spanish venado

  Deer in Spanish is venado in Latin America and ciervo in Spain. Both words refer to the same animal, but regional preference varies.

• Dinosaur in Spanish dinosaurio

  Dinosaur in Spanish is dinosaurio. This near-cognate is easy to remember and is used in both scientific and everyday conversation.

• Mouse in Spanish ratón

  Mouse in Spanish is ratón. This masculine noun refers to both the small rodent and the computer peripheral. It is related to rata (rat) and has a common diminutive use.

• Ticks in Spanish garrapatas

  Garrapatas are ticks — small parasitic arachnids that attach to the skin of animals and humans to feed on blood.

• Turtle in Spanish tortuga

  Tortuga is the Spanish word for turtle. It covers all types — sea turtles, land tortoises, and freshwater turtles — though more specific terms exist.

• Wind in Spanish viento

  Viento is the Spanish word for wind. It is a masculine noun used for all wind-related contexts, from gentle breezes to powerful storms.

• Air in Spanish aire

  Aire is the Spanish word for air, referring to the invisible gas we breathe as well as breezes, winds, and figurative atmospheres.

• Alligator in Spanish caimán

  Caimán is the standard Spanish translation of alligator, referring to the broad-snouted reptiles found in the Americas and China.

• Cave in Spanish cueva

  Cave in Spanish is cueva for a standard cave, caverna for a large or dramatic cavern, and gruta for a grotto or scenic cave.

• Dolphin in Spanish delfín

  Delfín is the Spanish word for dolphin, the intelligent marine mammal. In figurative use, 'delfín' can also mean a chosen successor or protégé.

• Eagle in Spanish águila

  Águila is the Spanish word for eagle—a feminine noun that takes the masculine article el in the singular because it begins with a stressed á.

• Grasshopper in Spanish saltamontes

  Saltamontes is the standard Spanish word for grasshopper, while chapulín is the regional term used widely in Mexico and Central America—and also the name behind the beloved TV character El Chapulín Colorado.

• in heat meaning in Spanish en celo

  When an animal enters its reproductive cycle, Spanish speakers describe the state as en celo. This phrase appears in veterinary discussions, pet care conversations, and biology classes, making it essential for anyone discussing animal behavior in Spanish.

• lizard in Spanish lagartija

  Spanish distinguishes between small and large lizards through two separate nouns. Lagartija refers to the little lizards that dart along walls and fences, while lagarto covers bigger species and, in some Latin American dialects, even means alligator.

• Rainforest in Spanish selva tropical

  Selva tropical is the most common Spanish phrase for "rainforest," combining selva (jungle/forest) with tropical (tropical) to specify the dense, humid forests found near the equator. Bosque tropical is a slightly more technical alternative heard in environmental science.

• Snow in Spanish nieve

  Nieve is the Spanish noun for "snow," referring to the frozen precipitation that falls in cold climates. The related verb nevar (to snow) is impersonal and conjugates only in the third person singular, much like llover (to rain). In parts of Mexico, nieve doubles as a colloquial word for ice cream.

• Tick in Spanish garrapata

  The English word tick has several meanings, but the most searched translation is garrapata — the blood-sucking arachnid. For a nervous twitch, Spanish uses tic, and for a checkmark, the formal term is marca de verificación.

• Ant in Spanish hormiga

  The Spanish word for ant is "hormiga," a feminine noun (la hormiga). The grammatical gender never changes regardless of the biological sex of the insect.

• Bison in Spanish bisonte

  The Spanish word for bison is "bisonte," a masculine noun (el bisonte). It refers to both the American bison (bisonte americano) and the European bison (bisonte europeo).

• Dandelion in Spanish diente de león

  Dandelion in Spanish is diente de león, which literally translates to 'lion's tooth' due to the jagged shape of its leaves.

• Opossum in Spanish zarigüeya

  "Zarigüeya" is the standard Spanish word for "opossum," though regional names like "tlacuache" (Mexico) are widely used across Latin America.

• Pet in Spanish mascota

  Learn that mascota is the Spanish word for pet, covering domestic companion animals.

• Worm in Spanish gusano

  Gusano is the general Spanish word for worm, while lombriz refers specifically to earthworms.

• Soil in Spanish tierra

  Tierra is the primary Spanish word for soil, also meaning earth or land. Suelo overlaps as ground or floor, and terreno refers to a plot of land.

• Trees in Spanish árboles

  Árboles is the plural of árbol, the Spanish word for tree, covering all species and contexts.

• Tulips in Spanish tulipanes

  Tulipanes is the Spanish word for tulips, the plural of tulipán, used for the flower in all contexts.

• Bobcat in Spanish lince rojo

  Lince rojo is the Spanish name for the bobcat, a wild feline native to North America.

• Earthquake in Spanish terremoto

  A sudden shaking of the ground caused by tectonic activity.

• Elk in Spanish alce

  A large deer species native to North America and parts of East Asia.

Body & Health

Body parts, medical conditions, and health-related vocabulary you might need in real conversations.

• Measles in Spanish sarampión

  "Measles" translates to "sarampión" in Spanish, a masculine singular noun, even though the English word is grammatically plural.

• Seizure in Spanish convulsión

  Convulsión is the standard Spanish word for a seizure (the medical event). Ataque epiléptico specifies an epileptic seizure.

• ADHD in Spanish TDAH

  The Spanish abbreviation for ADHD is 'TDAH,' which stands for Trastorno por Déficit de Atención e Hiperactividad.

• Sleep in Spanish dormir

  The Spanish verb for 'to sleep' is 'dormir,' an irregular verb with an o→ue stem change in the present tense. The noun form is 'sueño.'

• Tired in Spanish cansado/cansada

  Cansado/cansada is the standard Spanish adjective meaning tired or weary, changing form to match the gender of the person it describes.

• Shingles in Spanish culebrilla

  Shingles in Spanish is culebrilla, a colloquial term derived from culebra (snake) because of the rash's serpentine pattern. The formal medical name is herpes zóster.

• Liver in Spanish hígado

  Hígado is the Spanish word for liver, used for both the organ in the body and the food. The h is silent, and the stress falls on the first syllable, making it an esdrújula word.

• Kidney in Spanish riñón

  Riñón is the Spanish word for kidney, the vital organ that filters blood. In the plural, riñones also appears in idiomatic expressions and on restaurant menus as a traditional.

• Spleen in Spanish bazo

  Bazo is the Spanish word for spleen, the organ located in the upper left abdomen that filters blood. It is used almost exclusively in medical contexts.

• Strep Throat in Spanish faringitis estreptocócica

  Faringitis estreptocócica is the medical Spanish term for strep throat, a bacterial throat infection. Colloquially, speakers often say anginas or simply infección de garganta.

• Face in Spanish cara

  The everyday Spanish word for 'face' is cara. Rostro is a more formal or literary synonym, while faz is archaic and rarely used in modern speech.

• Exercise in Spanish ejercicio

  The Spanish word for exercise is ejercicio, a masculine noun used for both physical activity and academic practice tasks.

• Hair in Spanish pelo

  Hair in Spanish is pelo (el pelo) for everyday use, covering hair on the head, body, or animals.

• Ankle in Spanish tobillo

  Ankle in Spanish is tobillo (el tobillo), a masculine noun with no regional variation. It is one of the simpler body-part translations — there is only one word, universally used.

• Lymph Nodes in Spanish ganglios linfáticos

  Lymph nodes in Spanish are ganglios linfáticos. In everyday speech, doctors and patients often shorten this to ganglios (los ganglios).

• Chin in Spanish barbilla

  Barbilla and mentón both mean chin in Spanish. Barbilla is the more common everyday term, while mentón appears in medical, literary, and formal contexts.

• Bladder in Spanish vejiga

  Vejiga is the Spanish word for bladder, specifically the urinary bladder. It is a feminine noun: la vejiga.

• Nurse in Spanish enfermero / enfermera

  Enfermero (male) and enfermera (female) are the Spanish words for nurse.

• Root Canal in Spanish endodoncia

  Endodoncia is the standard Spanish term for a root canal procedure.

• Cyst in Spanish quiste

• Doctor in Spanish doctor/doctora

• OCD in Spanish TOC (trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo)

• Sleep Apnea in Spanish apnea del sueño

• Body in Spanish cuerpo

• Gym in Spanish gimnasio

• Leg in Spanish pierna

  Pierna is the Spanish word for a human leg. For animal legs or furniture legs, Spanish uses pata instead.

• Shoulder in Spanish hombro

  Hombro is the Spanish word for shoulder (body part). For the shoulder of a road, Spanish uses acotamiento (Mexico) or arcén (Spain).

• Spine in Spanish columna vertebral

  Columna vertebral is the anatomical Spanish term for spine or spinal column. Espina means thorn or fishbone and is not used for the human backbone.

• Cold in Spanish frío

  Frío is the Spanish word for cold as a temperature adjective or noun. For the common cold (illness), Spanish uses resfriado or catarro.

• Heart in Spanish corazón

  Corazón is the Spanish word for heart, used for both the physical organ and the figurative seat of emotion. It also doubles as a popular term of endearment.

• Head in Spanish cabeza

  Head in Spanish is cabeza, a feminine noun for the body part and many figurative uses.

• Peptides in Spanish péptidos

  Peptides in Spanish is péptidos, a direct cognate. They appear in skincare, nutrition, and biochemistry discussions.

• Rodilla in English in Spanish rodilla

  Rodilla is the Spanish word for knee. The related verb arrodillarse means to kneel. Rodilla is feminine: la rodilla.

• Wrist in Spanish muñeca

  The Spanish word for wrist is "muñeca," which is also the word for doll. Context makes the meaning clear. A wristwatch can be called "reloj de muñeca" or "reloj de pulsera," and a wristband is a "muñequera."

• Arm in Spanish brazo

  The Spanish word for arm (body part) is "brazo." The forearm specifically is "antebrazo." Be careful not to confuse it with "arma" (weapon), which is a feminine noun that takes the masculine article "el" in the singular due to its initial stressed a.

• Autism in Spanish autismo

  The Spanish word for autism is "autismo." A person on the autism spectrum is described as "autista," a term used for all genders. The full clinical name is "trastorno del espectro autista" (autism spectrum disorder, often abbreviated TEA).

• Disease in Spanish enfermedad

  Enfermedad is the primary Spanish word for disease or illness. Related terms include dolencia for a mild ailment, padecimiento for a chronic condition, and mal used in literary or colloquial expressions.

• hand in Spanish mano

  Mano is the Spanish word for hand. Despite ending in -o, it is a feminine noun — one of the most notable gender exceptions in Spanish — and takes feminine articles and adjectives.

• heartburn in Spanish acidez

  Acidez (estomacal) is the most widely understood Spanish term for heartburn. In Mexico, agruras is the everyday word, while in Spain, ardor de estómago is common.

• Pharmacy in Spanish farmacia

  Pharmacy in Spanish is farmacia. Botica is an older or regional synonym, and droguería in Colombia refers to a shop selling household goods and toiletries, not drugs.

• Therapist in Spanish terapeuta

  A trained professional who provides treatment for physical, mental, or emotional conditions.

• Beard in Spanish barba

  Barba is the Spanish word for beard, referring to the facial hair that grows on the chin and jawline.

• Bell's palsy in Spanish parálisis de Bell

  A medical condition causing temporary facial muscle weakness, known as 'parálisis de Bell' in Spanish.

• Carpal tunnel in Spanish túnel carpiano

  The Spanish medical term for carpal tunnel is 'túnel carpiano,' commonly discussed as 'síndrome del túnel carpiano' (carpal tunnel syndrome).

• Cervix in Spanish cuello uterino

  The cervix is called 'cuello uterino' in Spanish, an anatomical term referring to the lower narrow end of the uterus.

• Gout in Spanish gota

  Gota is the Spanish word for gout, a form of arthritis caused by uric acid buildup in the joints.

• Skin in Spanish piel

  Skin in Spanish is piel for human skin, cutis for facial complexion, and cuero for animal hide or leather. Piel is the most versatile and common term.

• Stomach in Spanish estómago

  Stomach in Spanish is estómago (the organ) or barriga/panza (the belly area, informal). Me duele el estómago is one of the most essential health phrases for Spanish learners.

• Anxiety in Spanish ansiedad

  Anxiety in Spanish is ansiedad. It is used both as a clinical term (trastorno de ansiedad = anxiety disorder) and in everyday speech for general worry and nervousness.

• Finger in Spanish dedo

  Finger in Spanish is dedo. The same word is also used for toes — dedo del pie — so context or a qualifier tells listeners which you mean.

• Seizures in Spanish convulsiones

  Seizures in Spanish is convulsiones in general medical usage or crisis epilépticas in formal clinical terminology. Knowing these terms can be vital for communicating health needs in Spanish.

• Blood in Spanish sangre

  Blood in Spanish is sangre, a feminine noun used in medical, everyday, and figurative contexts. The verb to bleed is sangrar.

• Tonsils in Spanish amígdalas

  Amígdalas is the Spanish word for tonsils, the pair of lymphoid tissues at the back of the throat. The term anginas is used colloquially in some regions, particularly to describe inflamed or swollen tonsils.

• X Ray in Spanish radiografía

  The Spanish word for an X-ray image is "radiografía," while "rayos X" refers to the electromagnetic rays themselves. Both terms appear frequently in medical conversations across the Spanish-speaking world.

• Ear in Spanish oreja

  Ear in Spanish is oreja for the outer, visible ear, and oído for the inner ear or the sense of hearing.

• Eczema in Spanish eccema

  Eczema in Spanish is eccema, a skin condition characterized by inflammation, dryness, and itching.

• Nose in Spanish nariz

  "Nariz" is the Spanish word for "nose," a feminine noun used for the body part and in many everyday expressions.

• Numb in Spanish entumecido

  "Entumecido" is the primary Spanish translation for "numb" in the physical sense. For emotional numbness, "insensible" is preferred.

• Psoriasis in Spanish psoriasis

  Learn that psoriasis is the same word in Spanish, with tips on pronunciation and medical vocabulary.

• Testosterone in Spanish testosterona

  Testosterona is the Spanish cognate for testosterone, used in medical, fitness, and educational contexts.

• Bones in Spanish huesos

  Huesos — the Spanish word for bones, plural of hueso.

• Diarrhea in Spanish diarrea

  Diarrea — the Spanish medical term for diarrhea.

• Eyebrows in Spanish cejas

  The strips of hair above each eye on the human face.

Everyday Actions

Common verbs, nouns, and phrases you'll use in daily Spanish conversations.

• In Lieu in Spanish en lugar de

  In lieu of in Spanish is en lugar de or en vez de, both meaning instead of or in place of. En lugar de leans formal; en vez de is everyday speech.

• To in Spanish a

  To in Spanish is most often a (motion or recipient), but splits into para (purpose, destination, deadline), hacia (toward, no arrival), and hasta (all the way to) depending on.

• That in Spanish ese

  That in Spanish splits into ese / esa / eso (gender-matched demonstratives), aquel / aquella for things farther away, and que as a relative pronoun (the book that I read).

• 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

  The English phrase "in state" translates to Spanish as "en estado" for general conditions, or "en capilla ardiente" when referring to the ceremonial display of a deceased.

• Car in Spanish coche

  Car in Spanish has three main words depending on the country. Coche is standard in Spain. Carro dominates in Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and most of South America.

• Money in Spanish dinero

  Money in Spanish is dinero, the universal default. Latin America leans heavily on plata (especially in casual speech), Mexico uses lana for cash, and Spain says pasta.

• Left in Spanish izquierda

  Left in Spanish is izquierda for the direction and izquierdo as the masculine adjective.

• The in Spanish el

  The in Spanish is el (masculine singular), la (feminine singular), los (masculine plural), or las (feminine plural).

• Address in Spanish dirección

  Dirección is address in Spanish, used for street addresses, email addresses, and any contact location. It's a feminine noun, so use la dirección.

• Help in Spanish ayuda

  Help in Spanish is ayuda as a noun and ayudar as a verb. For emergencies, ¡socorro! and ¡auxilio! are the natural shouts. Echar una mano is the casual to lend a hand.

• 40 in Spanish cuarenta

  The number 40 in Spanish is "cuarenta," a word used identically across all Spanish-speaking regions for counting, ages, quantities, and more.

• After in Spanish después

  After in Spanish is después as an adverb (after, afterward) and después de as a preposition (after lunch, after eating).

• But in Spanish pero

  But in Spanish is pero in most everyday cases (I want to go, but I'm tired).

• They in Spanish ellos

  They in Spanish is ellos for masculine or mixed-gender groups, and ellas for groups that are all women.

• This in Spanish este

  This in Spanish is este (masculine: este libro), esta (feminine: esta silla), or esto (neuter, abstract idea: esto es importante). Plurals are estos / estas.

• 14 in Spanish catorce

  The number 14 in Spanish is "catorce," a single word used for counting, dates, and quantities throughout every Spanish-speaking country.

• Who in Spanish quién

  Who in Spanish is quién with an accent for questions (¿Quién llama?, who's calling?) and quien without an accent as a relative pronoun (la persona con quien hablo,.

• 13 in Spanish trece

  The number 13 in Spanish is "trece," one of the special single-word numbers between 11 and 15 that all learners should memorize individually.

• 11 in Spanish once

  The number 11 in Spanish is "once," the first of the unique teen numbers that must be memorized as a single word rather than built from a tens-and-units pattern.

• From in Spanish de

  "From" most commonly translates to "de" in Spanish, one of the most versatile prepositions in the language.

• Trash in Spanish basura

  Basura is the everyday Spanish word for trash or garbage, used universally across all Spanish-speaking countries.

• Bathroom in Spanish baño

  Bathroom in Spanish is baño universally. In Spain, public restrooms are often labeled servicios or aseos. Sanitario is the more formal Mexican option.

• Where Are You in Spanish ¿dónde estás?

  Where are you in Spanish is ¿dónde estás? for current location (informal, with tú) or ¿dónde está usted? for formal. ¿De dónde eres?

• We in Spanish nosotros

  We in Spanish is nosotros for masculine or mixed-gender groups, and nosotras for groups that are all women.

• 16 in Spanish dieciséis

  Dieciséis is the Spanish word for the number sixteen. It is a single compound word formed from diez y seis, written with an accent on the final syllable.

• Math in Spanish matemáticas

  The Spanish word for math is 'matemáticas,' always used in the plural form with the feminine article 'las.'

• Before in Spanish antes

  The Spanish word for 'before' is 'antes.' It can function as an adverb on its own, or combine with 'de' or 'de que' depending on what follows.

• In Conjunction in Spanish en conjunto

  The Spanish equivalent of 'in conjunction' is 'en conjunto,' meaning together or jointly. Related expressions include 'conjuntamente,' 'junto con,' and 'en combinación con.'

• 18 in Spanish dieciocho

  Dieciocho is the Spanish cardinal number for eighteen, written as a single word formed from diez (ten) and ocho (eight).

• Again in Spanish otra vez

  Otra vez is the most common way to say again in Spanish, used interchangeably with de nuevo in most contexts, while volver a + infinitive expresses repeating a specific action.

• 12 in Spanish doce

  Doce is the Spanish cardinal number for twelve, used in counting, telling time, and everyday quantities.

• Because in Spanish porque

  Porque is the Spanish conjunction meaning because. It is one of four easily confused forms: porque, por qué, porqué, and por que.

• Toilet in Spanish inodoro

  Inodoro refers to the toilet fixture itself in Spanish. In daily conversation, most people ask for el baño. Regional terms like váter, excusado, and retrete also exist.

• Was in Spanish fue / era

  Was translates to fue or era (from ser) and estuvo or estaba (from estar) depending on whether you describe identity, characteristics, conditions, or locations in the past.

• Chair in Spanish silla

  Silla is the everyday Spanish word for chair. Related terms like sillón (armchair), butaca (theater seat), and asiento (seat) cover other seating types.

• Hat in Spanish sombrero

  Sombrero is the general Spanish word for hat. More specific headwear includes gorra (cap), gorro (beanie), and boina (beret).

• Instead in Spanish en vez de

  En vez de is the most common way to say instead of in Spanish. En lugar de is a close synonym, and en cambio is used when instead stands alone to introduce a contrast.

• Listen in Spanish escuchar

  Escuchar means to listen in Spanish and implies paying deliberate attention. Oír means to hear and refers to sound perception that happens without effort.

• Pen in Spanish bolígrafo

  Bolígrafo is the formal Spanish word for ballpoint pen. Nearly every country has its own everyday term: pluma in Mexico, lapicero in Peru, birome in Argentina, and boli in Spain.

• Hungry in Spanish hambriento / tener hambre

  While hambriento is the direct adjective for hungry, Spanish speakers overwhelmingly use the phrase tener hambre (literally 'to have hunger') in everyday conversation.

• Support in Spanish apoyo / apoyar

  Support in Spanish is apoyo (noun) or apoyar (verb) for emotional, financial, or general backing.

• 4 in Spanish cuatro

  The number 4 in Spanish is cuatro. It is invariable—no gender or plural changes—and is one of the first numbers every learner memorizes.

• Shorts in Spanish pantalones cortos

  Pantalones cortos is the standard Spanish phrase for shorts, literally meaning short pants. The English loanword shorts is also widely used in casual speech across Latin America.

• Sink in Spanish fregadero

  Sink in Spanish depends on which room you mean. Fregadero is the kitchen sink where you wash dishes. Lavabo or lavamanos is the bathroom sink.

• Suitcase in Spanish maleta

  Maleta is the universal Spanish word for suitcase. In Argentina and Uruguay, valija is the everyday term instead.

• Purse in Spanish bolso

  Purse in Spanish is bolso in most countries, bolsa in Mexico, and cartera in Argentina and Colombia. Monedero specifically means coin purse.

• Spain in Spanish España

  Spain in Spanish is España, one of the first proper nouns learners encounter.

• Flute in Spanish flauta

  Flauta is the Spanish word for flute.

• Be Quiet in Spanish cállate

  Be quiet in Spanish is most directly cállate, the informal command form of callarse (to be silent).

• Airport in Spanish aeropuerto

  Aeropuerto is the universal Spanish word for airport. It is used across every Spanish-speaking country with no regional variation, making it one of the easiest travel words to.

• Bed in Spanish cama

  Cama is the standard Spanish word for bed. Related terms include litera (bunk bed), catre (cot), and cama doble or cama matrimonial for a double bed.

• Hay in English in Spanish there is / there are

  Hay is the present-tense impersonal form of the verb haber and translates to there is or there are in English. It never changes for singular or plural — hay covers both.

• Socks in Spanish calcetines

  Calcetines is the standard Spanish word for socks.

• Shut Up in Spanish cállate

  Cállate is the informal imperative of callarse (to be quiet) and is the most direct way to say shut up in Spanish.

• Chores in Spanish quehaceres

  Quehaceres is the go-to Spanish word for chores, referring to the routine household tasks like cleaning, cooking, and tidying.

• In Progress in Spanish en curso

  In progress in Spanish is most naturally en curso, used for projects, tasks, and processes that are underway.

• Hotel in Spanish hotel

  Hotel is the same word in Spanish and English, but pronounced oh-TEHL with a silent h and stress on the final syllable.

• How Many in Spanish cuántos / cuántas

  Cuántos and cuántas are the Spanish equivalents of how many. They must agree in gender with the noun they modify: cuántos for masculine nouns and cuántas for feminine nouns.

• Me in Spanish me

  Me in Spanish takes several forms depending on grammatical role: me as a direct or indirect object pronoun, mí after prepositions, yo as the subject pronoun, and conmigo for the.

• Season in Spanish estación

  Season has three main translations in Spanish: estación for the four seasons of the year, temporada for a TV or sports season, and sazonar as the verb meaning to season food.

• Come Here in Spanish ven aquí

  Come here in Spanish is ven aquí when speaking informally (tú) and venga aquí for the formal register (usted).

• Eat in Spanish comer

  Comer is the Spanish verb for to eat. It is a regular -er verb and one of the first verbs learners encounter.

• Essay in Spanish ensayo

  Essay in Spanish is ensayo for a formal or literary essay. For school assignments, redacción and composición are more common.

• Resume in Spanish currículum

  Resume (the document) in Spanish is currículum or hoja de vida. The verb to resume (continue after a pause) is reanudar.

• There in Spanish allí

  "There" in Spanish is most commonly translated as allí, ahí, or allá, each indicating a different degree of distance from the speaker and listener.

• 21 in Spanish veintiuno

  The number 21 in Spanish is veintiuno, written as a single word. Before masculine nouns it shortens to veintiún.

• 80 in Spanish ochenta

  The number 80 in Spanish is ochenta. It derives from ocho (eight) and is used for ages, prices, quantities, and compound numbers like ochenta y cinco (85).

• Pool in Spanish piscina

  "Pool" (swimming) in Spanish is piscina in most countries, alberca in Mexico, and pileta in Argentina and Uruguay. The cue sport is billar.

• Volleyball in Spanish voleibol

  "Voleibol" is the Spanish term for volleyball, the team sport in which players hit a ball over a net.

• Glass in Spanish vaso

  English "glass" translates to several Spanish words depending on meaning: "vaso" for a drinking glass, "vidrio" for the material, "cristal" for crystal or fine glass, and.

• Jeans in Spanish jeans

  "Jeans" is widely used as a loanword across Spanish-speaking countries. Spain prefers "vaqueros," Mexico uses "pantalones de mezclilla," and Colombia sometimes adapts the.

• Knife in Spanish cuchillo

  "Cuchillo" is the standard Spanish word for knife, used for kitchen knives and general cutting tools. A folding or pocket knife is a "navaja," while a dagger is a "puñal."

• Quote in Spanish cita

  The English word "quote" translates to several Spanish words depending on whether you mean a literary quotation (cita, frase célebre), an appointment (cita), or a price estimate.

• Go in Spanish ir

  "Go" in Spanish is "ir," one of the most frequently used and most irregular verbs in the language. Its present-tense forms — voy, vas, va, vamos, van — must be memorized.

• Desk in Spanish escritorio

  Escritorio is the standard Spanish word for desk, typically a piece of furniture used for writing or office work. Pupitre refers specifically to a student's school desk.

• Kitchen in Spanish cocina

  Cocina is the Spanish word for kitchen. It also means stove or cooker and can refer to a style of cooking or cuisine. Context makes the intended meaning clear.

• Letter in Spanish carta / letra

  In Spanish, 'letter' translates to carta when referring to a written message sent by mail, and to letra when referring to a character of the alphabet or someone's handwriting.

• Train in Spanish tren

  The Spanish word for 'train' (the vehicle) is tren. It is masculine, so you say el tren. For the verb 'to train,' Spanish uses entrenar.

• Check in Spanish cheque / cuenta / verificar

  The English word 'check' has several translations in Spanish depending on context: cheque (bank check), cuenta (restaurant bill), and verificar or revisar (to check or verify.

• Fence in Spanish cerca

  The most common Spanish word for 'fence' is cerca. Other terms include valla (a taller fence or barrier), reja (an iron fence or railing), and barda (a wall-style fence used in.

• Where in Spanish dónde

  The Spanish word for 'where' is dónde (with an accent) when used in questions, and donde (without an accent) when used as a relative pronoun.

• Clock in Spanish reloj

  The Spanish word for both 'clock' and 'watch' is reloj. To distinguish them, Spanish adds descriptors: reloj de pared (wall clock), reloj de pulsera (wristwatch), and reloj.

• Clothing in Spanish ropa

  The Spanish word for clothing is 'ropa,' a feminine noun used as an uncountable collective term.

• Little in Spanish pequeño / poco

  The English word 'little' translates to 'pequeño' (small in size) or 'poco' (small in quantity) in Spanish.

• Mold in Spanish moho / molde

  The English word 'mold' has two distinct meanings that require different Spanish words: 'moho' for the fungus or mildew, and 'molde' for a form used to shape objects.

• Straw in Spanish pajita

  The word 'straw' translates differently depending on whether you mean a drinking straw or the dried plant material.

• Which in Spanish cuál

  In Spanish, 'which' is most commonly translated as cuál when asking a question, and as que or el cual when used as a relative pronoun.

• Bible in Spanish Biblia

  The Spanish word for Bible is Biblia, a near-cognate that is easy to recognize.

• Iron in Spanish hierro

  Iron has two main translations in Spanish: hierro for the metal and plancha for the household appliance used to press clothes. The verb 'to iron' is planchar.

• United States in Spanish Estados Unidos

  United States is translated as Estados Unidos in Spanish, often preceded by the article los. The standard abbreviation is EE. UU., with doubled letters to indicate the plural.

• 19 in Spanish diecinueve

  The number 19 in Spanish is diecinueve, a single compound word formed from diez (ten), the connecting vowel i, and nueve (nine).

• Here in Spanish aquí

  The Spanish word for 'here' is aquí when referring to a precise location, while acá conveys a more general sense of direction or proximity.

• Table in Spanish mesa

  The Spanish word for 'table' as a piece of furniture is mesa. When referring to a chart, board, or data table, the correct word is tabla.

• Classroom in Spanish aula

  The most formal Spanish word for 'classroom' is aula, which takes the masculine article el despite being feminine.

• Fluent in Spanish fluido

  Fluido is the Spanish adjective for fluent, used to describe smooth and proficient language ability.

• Living Room in Spanish sala

  Sala is the most widespread Spanish translation for living room across Latin America.

• Or in Spanish o

  The Spanish word for 'or' is o, a single-letter conjunction that connects alternatives.

• Teach in Spanish enseñar

  The most common Spanish translation for 'teach' is enseñar, a versatile verb that also means 'to show.' This dual meaning is one of its trickiest features for English speakers.

• Wallet in Spanish cartera

  The most common Spanish word for wallet is cartera, used throughout Mexico and much of Latin America. In Argentina and several other countries, billetera is preferred.

• Award in Spanish premio

  The standard Spanish word for award is premio, which covers prizes, honors, and recognitions. For more formal or prestigious contexts, galardón is an elegant alternative.

• Country in Spanish país

  The English word 'country' has two distinct meanings — a nation and the countryside — and Spanish uses completely different words for each.

• Finished in Spanish terminado

  Finished in Spanish is most commonly expressed as terminado (from terminar) or acabado (from acabar).

• Get in Spanish obtener

  English 'get' has no single Spanish equivalent. Obtener and conseguir cover acquiring something, recibir means to receive, ponerse handles 'get + adjective' (become), and llegar.

• Locker in Spanish casillero

  Locker in Spanish varies by region: casillero is common in Latin America for school or gym lockers, taquilla is standard in Spain, and the English loanword locker is used.

• Ruler in Spanish regla

  Ruler has two distinct meanings in English, each with its own Spanish word. A measuring ruler is regla (feminine).

• Say in Spanish decir

  Say in Spanish is decir, one of the most frequently used irregular verbs. Its present tense yo form is digo, and its preterite is dije. The construction ¿Cómo se dice...?

• Bracelet in Spanish pulsera

  Bracelet in Spanish is pulsera (la pulsera), the most common and universal term. Brazalete tends to refer to wider, rigid, or cuff-style bracelets.

• Coat in Spanish abrigo

  Coat in Spanish is abrigo (el abrigo), referring to a heavy outer garment for cold weather. Chaqueta means jacket (lighter, shorter).

• Curse in Spanish maldición

  Curse in Spanish is maldición (noun, a hex or exclamation) or maldecir (verb, to curse someone). For curse words specifically, use palabrota or grosería.

• Farm in Spanish granja

  Farm in Spanish is granja (la granja) for a standard farm with animals and crops. Finca is used across Latin America for farms and rural estates.

• Flirt in Spanish coquetear

  Flirt in Spanish is coquetear (verb) or coqueto/coqueta (adjective for a flirtatious person). In Spain, ligar is the go-to verb meaning to flirt or hook up.

• Floor in Spanish piso

  Floor in Spanish is piso or suelo. Piso covers both the floor surface and a story of a building (and in Spain, it also means an apartment).

• Fork in Spanish tenedor

  Fork (the eating utensil) in Spanish is tenedor (el tenedor), a masculine noun. For a fork in the road, Spanish uses bifurcación.

• In Contrast in Spanish en contraste

  In contrast translates to en contraste in Spanish, but the more natural and frequent equivalents are por el contrario (on the contrary), en cambio (on the other hand), and a.

• In Turn in Spanish a su vez

  In turn translates to a su vez when expressing consequence or chain of events ('she, in turn, told him').

• Remember in Spanish recordar

  Remember in Spanish is recordar (stem-changing: recuerdo, recuerdas) or the reflexive acordarse de (me acuerdo de).

• Request in Spanish solicitud

  Request as a noun is solicitud (formal application or request) or petición (petition).

• Schedule in Spanish horario

  Schedule as a noun is horario (timetable), agenda (personal planner), or calendario (calendar).

• Story in Spanish historia

  Story in Spanish is historia (a story, narrative, or history), cuento (a short story, tale, or fairy tale), or relato (a literary account or narrative).

• Ten in Spanish diez

  Ten in Spanish is diez, an invariable number used as both an adjective and a noun. It does not change for gender or number.

• There Is in Spanish hay

  There is / there are in Spanish is hay, a single impersonal form of the verb haber that works for both singular and plural.

• Advice in Spanish consejo

  Advice in Spanish is consejo (el consejo), which unlike English 'advice' is countable: un consejo (a piece of advice), dos consejos (two pieces of advice).

• Garage in Spanish garaje

  Garage in Spanish is garaje (el garaje), adapted from the French word with Spanish spelling.

• Left and Right in Spanish izquierda y derecha

  Left is izquierda and right is derecha in Spanish. Both function as nouns (la izquierda, la derecha), adjectives (el lado izquierdo, la mano derecha), and directional adverbs (a.

• Library in Spanish biblioteca

  Library in Spanish is biblioteca (la biblioteca), not librería. This is one of the most famous false friends in Spanish: librería means bookstore (where you buy books), while.

• Shirt in Spanish camisa

  Camisa is the Spanish word for a button-down or dress shirt.

• Soccer in Spanish fútbol

  Fútbol is the Spanish word for soccer. In every Spanish-speaking country the sport is called fútbol, not soccer.

• Test in Spanish prueba

  Prueba is the most versatile Spanish word for test, covering trials, assessments, and evidence.

• Want in Spanish querer

  Querer is the standard Spanish verb for to want. It is also one of the main verbs for to love (te quiero).

• Alien in Spanish extraterrestre

  Extraterrestre is the primary Spanish word for alien (from outer space).

• Door in Spanish puerta

  Puerta is the Spanish word for door. It covers house doors, car doors, gates, and even figurative doorways.

• Drive in Spanish conducir

  Conducir is the standard Spanish verb for 'to drive' in Spain, while manejar is preferred across Latin America.

• Pants in Spanish pantalones

  Pantalones is the Spanish word for pants or trousers.

• To Order in Spanish pedir

  Pedir is the main Spanish verb for ordering food, drinks, or making requests.

• With in Spanish con

  Con is the Spanish preposition meaning 'with.' It is one of the most essential and frequently used words in the.

• Backpack in Spanish mochila

  Mochila is the standard Spanish word for backpack, used across all Spanish-speaking countries for school bags, hiking packs, and travel backpacks.

• Dress in Spanish vestido

  Vestido is the Spanish noun for dress (the garment). It also relates to the verb vestir/vestirse, meaning to dress or get dressed.

• Golf in Spanish golf

  Golf in Spanish is simply golf — the English word has been adopted directly. It is masculine (el golf) and follows standard Spanish rules for sports vocabulary.

• Gossip in Spanish chisme

  Chisme is the most common Spanish word for gossip in Latin America. In Spain, cotilleo is preferred. Both refer to informal talk about other people's private lives.

• Bachelor's Degree in Spanish licenciatura

  Licenciatura is the traditional Spanish word for a bachelor's degree, still widely used in Latin America.

• Meeting in Spanish reunión

  Reunión is the most universal Spanish word for meeting. In Mexico junta is widely used for work meetings.

• Neighborhood in Spanish barrio

  Barrio is the most widespread Spanish word for neighborhood. In Mexico, colonia is the standard term.

• Outside in Spanish afuera

  Afuera is the standard Spanish adverb for outside. Fuera is used interchangeably, especially in Spain.

• Wall in Spanish pared

  Pared is the everyday Spanish word for wall, specifically an interior wall of a room.

• About in Spanish sobre

  About translates to sobre when referring to a topic, acerca de in formal writing, and aproximadamente or unos/unas when.

• Blanket in Spanish manta

  Blanket in Spanish is manta (Spain), cobija (Mexico and Central America), or frazada (South America).

• Boat in Spanish barco

  Barco is the general Spanish word for boat or ship.

• Chess in Spanish ajedrez

  Ajedrez is the Spanish word for chess. It is a masculine noun (el ajedrez) derived from the Arabic ash-shatranj.

• Gloves in Spanish guantes

  Guantes is the standard Spanish word for gloves. It is a masculine plural noun (los guantes), with the singular form un.

• Opposite in Spanish opuesto / opuesta

  Opuesto (masculine) or opuesta (feminine) is the primary Spanish adjective for opposite.

• Pedophile in Spanish pedófilo / pedófila

  Pedófilo (masculine) or pedófila (feminine) is the clinical and legal Spanish term for pedophile.

• She in Spanish ella

  Ella is the Spanish subject pronoun for she. Because Spanish is a pro-drop language, the verb conjugation alone usually.

• Sit in Spanish sentarse

• Tape in Spanish cinta

• 45 in Spanish cuarenta y cinco

• Budget in Spanish presupuesto

• Calendar in Spanish calendario

• Chemistry in Spanish química

• Even Though in Spanish aunque

• Manager in Spanish gerente

• Office in Spanish oficina

• Size in Spanish tamaño

• Speech in Spanish discurso

• Two in Spanish dos

• Under in Spanish debajo de

• Accountability in Spanish responsabilidad

• Agree in Spanish estar de acuerdo

• Location in Spanish ubicación

• More in Spanish más

• Motherfucker in Spanish hijo de puta

• Museum in Spanish museo

  The Spanish word for museum is "museo" (moo-SEH-oh).

• Necklace in Spanish collar

  The Spanish word for necklace is "collar" (koh-YAR). It is a masculine noun that refers to a piece of jewelry worn around the neck.

• Post Office in Spanish oficina de correos

  The Spanish phrase for post office is "oficina de correos" (oh-fee-SEE-nah deh koh-RREH-ohs).

• Random in Spanish aleatorio

  The Spanish word for random is "aleatorio" (ah-leh-ah-TOH-ree-oh).

• Sweater in Spanish suéter

  The Spanish word for sweater is suéter, a masculine noun used across Latin America.

• To Listen in Spanish escuchar

  Escuchar is the Spanish verb meaning to listen, implying deliberate attention. It contrasts with oír, which means to hear passively.

• Website in Spanish sitio web

  The most precise Spanish term for website is sitio web, a masculine noun phrase.

• 22 in Spanish veintidós

  The number 22 in Spanish is veintidós, written as a single word with an accent on the final syllable.

• Become in Spanish convertirse

  There is no single Spanish verb that covers every use of become.

• Characteristics in Spanish características

  Características is the direct Spanish translation of characteristics.

• Computer in Spanish computadora

  The Spanish word for computer varies by region: computadora is standard in most of Latin America, ordenador is the norm in Spain, and.

• Corner in Spanish esquina

  The Spanish word for corner depends on context. Esquina refers to an outside corner — like a street corner or the outer edge of a table.

• Dar in English in Spanish to give

  Dar is one of the most versatile verbs in Spanish, primarily meaning "to give.

• Ghost in Spanish fantasma

  Fantasma is the Spanish word for "ghost" or "phantom." Despite ending in -a, fantasma is a masculine noun (el fantasma).

• Invoice in Spanish factura

  Factura is the standard Spanish word for "invoice." It is used in business, commerce, and tax contexts across the Spanish-speaking world.

• Magnet in Spanish imán

  The Spanish word for magnet is imán, a masculine noun used to describe an object that attracts metal.

• Makeup in Spanish maquillaje

  Maquillaje is the Spanish word for makeup. It covers all cosmetic products applied to the face or body.

• Question Mark in Spanish signo de interrogación

  The Spanish term for question mark is signo de interrogación.

• Scarf in Spanish bufanda

  Bufanda is the most common Spanish word for scarf, typically referring to a warm, knitted scarf worn around the neck in cold weather.

• Shoes in Spanish zapatos

  Zapatos is the Spanish word for shoes. The singular form is zapato.

• Smell in Spanish oler

  The Spanish verb oler means "to smell.

• Spoon in Spanish cuchara

  Cuchara is the standard Spanish word for "spoon." It is a feminine noun (la cuchara).

• 8 in Spanish ocho

  Ocho is the Spanish word for the number eight (8). It is invariable — the form never changes regardless of context.

• Behind in Spanish detrás

  Detrás is the Spanish adverb meaning "behind." When followed by de, it becomes the prepositional phrase detrás de (behind something).

• Bridge in Spanish puente

  Puente is the Spanish word for bridge. It also means a long weekend when a holiday falls near a weekend day.

• Capers in Spanish alcaparras

  Alcaparras is the Spanish word for capers, the small pickled flower buds used in Mediterranean cooking.

• Congrats in Spanish felicidades

  Felicidades is the most common way to say congrats in Spanish, used for achievements, birthdays, and celebrations alike.

• Curfew in Spanish toque de queda

  Toque de queda is the Spanish term for curfew, used for both official government restrictions and informal household rules.

• Engine in Spanish motor

  Motor is the Spanish word for engine, covering car engines, motors, and figurative driving forces.

• High School in Spanish preparatoria

  Preparatoria is the Mexican term for high school. Other regions use secundaria, bachillerato, or liceo.

• Ice in Spanish hielo

  Hielo is the Spanish word for ice, used for frozen water in drinks, winter weather, and figurative expressions about coldness.

• In fact in Spanish de hecho

  De hecho is the most common Spanish equivalent of 'in fact,' used to introduce a surprising truth, clarify a point, or add emphasis to a statement.

• In the queue in Spanish en la fila

  En la fila and en la cola both mean 'in the queue' or 'in line' in Spanish. Fila is dominant in Latin America while cola is preferred in Spain.

• Interview in Spanish entrevista

  Entrevista is the Spanish word for interview, covering job interviews, media interviews, and research interviews. The verb form is entrevistar.

• Menu in Spanish menú

  Menú is the Spanish word for menu. In Spain, menú often refers to a fixed-price set meal, while carta is the à-la-carte menu listing individual dishes.

• Message in Spanish mensaje

  Mensaje is the Spanish word for message, covering text messages, emails, voice messages, and figurative uses like the message of a speech.

• Physics in Spanish física

  Física is the Spanish word for physics, the branch of science that studies matter, energy, and forces. It is also the feminine form of the adjective físico (physical).

• Pick up in Spanish recoger

  Recoger is the most versatile Spanish verb for to pick up, covering objects, people, and tidying. Levantar applies when the action is lifting something upward.

• Pillow in Spanish almohada

  Almohada is the Spanish word for pillow — the one you sleep on. A decorative throw pillow or couch cushion is a cojín.

• Shape in Spanish forma

  Forma is the primary Spanish word for shape, covering physical outlines, geometric shapes, and figurative uses like 'in good shape.' Figura emphasizes silhouette or artistic form.

• Skirt in Spanish falda

  Falda is the standard Spanish word for skirt in most countries. In Argentina and Uruguay, pollera is the everyday word. In parts of Central America, enagua is used.

• South in Spanish sur

  Sur is the Spanish word for south. It is used for cardinal directions, geographic regions, and in compound terms like Sudamérica (South America).

• Use in Spanish usar

  Usar is the everyday Spanish verb for to use. Utilizar is a more formal alternative. The noun form is uso.

• Waitress in Spanish mesera

  Mesera is the most common Latin American word for waitress. In Spain, the word is camarera. In Argentina and Uruguay, moza is standard.

• 500 in Spanish quinientos

  Quinientos is the Spanish word for 500. Unlike most numbers, it has a feminine form — quinientas — used before feminine nouns.

• Also in Spanish también

  También is the standard Spanish adverb for also, too, and as well. It connects ideas and shows agreement in everyday conversation.

• And you in Spanish ¿y tú?

  ¿Y tú? is the informal way to say 'and you?' in Spanish. Use ¿y usted? in formal situations. Both are essential for returning questions in conversation.

• Appreciate in Spanish apreciar

  Apreciar means to appreciate in the sense of valuing something. When expressing gratitude, agradecer (to be grateful for) is often more natural in Spanish.

• Art in Spanish arte

  Arte is the Spanish word for art. It takes masculine articles in the singular (el arte) but feminine articles in the plural (las artes), making it one of Spanish's ambigeneric nouns.

• Belt in Spanish cinturón

  Cinturón is the Spanish word for belt, used for clothing belts, seat belts (cinturón de seguridad), and figurative belts like the asteroid belt or a championship belt.

• Both in Spanish ambos

  Ambos (masculine) and ambas (feminine) mean both in Spanish. In casual speech, los dos / las dos is equally common and carries the same meaning.

• Box in Spanish caja

  Caja is the Spanish word for box, covering cardboard boxes, cash registers (la caja), gift boxes, and toolboxes. Cajón is used for larger boxes and drawers.

• Break in in Spanish irrumpir

  Break in translates to irrumpir (burst in), entrar a la fuerza (enter by force), or allanar (trespass/raid) depending on context. Spanish has no single phrasal verb equivalent.

• Bring in Spanish traer

  Traer means to bring something toward the speaker. Llevar means to bring or take something away from the speaker. English uses 'bring' for both, but Spanish makes the distinction mandatory.

• Childhood in Spanish infancia

  Infancia is the most common Spanish word for childhood, the period of life before adolescence. Niñez is a close synonym that emphasizes the state of being a child.

• City in Spanish ciudad

  Ciudad is the standard Spanish word for city. It appears in place names (Ciudad de México, Ciudad de Panamá) and everyday expressions about urban life.

• Elevator in Spanish ascensor

  Ascensor is the standard Spanish word for elevator in Spain and most of Latin America. In Mexico and Central America, elevador is widely used instead.

• Flood in Spanish inundación

  Inundación is the Spanish noun for flood, and inundar is the verb meaning to flood. Both are used for natural disasters, plumbing emergencies, and figurative expressions.

• Furniture in Spanish muebles

  Muebles is the standard Spanish word for furniture, always used in the plural. The singular mueble refers to a single piece of furniture. Mobiliario is a more formal alternative.

• Hockey in Spanish hockey

  Hockey in Spanish is hockey — the English loanword adopted directly. Ice hockey is hockey sobre hielo, and field hockey is hockey sobre césped.

• Internship in Spanish pasantía

  Pasantía is the Latin American Spanish word for internship. In Spain, the standard term is prácticas (short for prácticas profesionales).

• Jesus in Spanish Jesús

  Jesús is both a religious name and one of the most common first names in Spanish-speaking countries. Its pronunciation — heh-SOOS — is one of the first things learners need to know.

• Long in Spanish largo

  Largo is the Spanish adjective for long (in physical length). For long durations, Spanish uses mucho tiempo. Largo is a classic false friend — it means long, not large.

• Middle school in Spanish escuela secundaria

  Escuela secundaria — or simply secundaria — is the Spanish term closest to middle school. The exact grade range varies by country, as school systems are structured differently across the Spanish-speaking world.

• Napkin in Spanish servilleta

  Napkin in Spanish is servilleta, a feminine noun covering both paper and cloth napkins at the table.

• Oven in Spanish horno

  Oven in Spanish is horno, a masculine noun with a silent h, so it sounds like OR-noh.

• Quiet in Spanish callado

  Quiet in Spanish depends on meaning: callado for a quiet person, silencioso for a quiet place, and tranquilo for a calm quiet.

• Radish in Spanish rábano

  Radish in Spanish is rábano, a masculine noun for the small, peppery root vegetable.

• Rash in Spanish sarpullido

  Rash in Spanish is sarpullido or erupción cutánea, both describing irritated, often red skin.

• Recipe in Spanish receta

  Recipe in Spanish is receta, a feminine noun that also means a doctor's prescription.

• Refrigerator in Spanish refrigerador

  Refrigerator in Spanish has several regional names: refrigerador, nevera, frigorífico, and heladera all mean the same appliance.

• Rock in Spanish roca

  Rock in Spanish is roca or piedra for stone, while the music genre is simply el rock.

• Sandals in Spanish sandalias

  Sandals in Spanish are sandalias, a feminine plural noun, while flip-flops are usually chanclas.

• Skiing in Spanish esquí

  Skiing in Spanish is el esquí (the sport), and to ski is the verb esquiar.

• Slide in Spanish tobogán

  Slide in Spanish changes with meaning: a playground slide is a tobogán, a presentation slide is a diapositiva, and to slide is deslizar.

• Sunscreen in Spanish protector solar

  Sunscreen in Spanish is protector solar or bloqueador, the lotion that protects skin from the sun.

• Vacuum in Spanish aspiradora

  Vacuum in Spanish is la aspiradora (the vacuum cleaner), and to vacuum is aspirar or pasar la aspiradora.

• Waiter in Spanish mesero

  Waiter in Spanish is mesero in much of Latin America, camarero in Spain, and mozo in Argentina.

• Warning in Spanish advertencia

  Warning in Spanish is advertencia (a cautionary warning) or aviso (a notice or alert).

• While in Spanish mientras

  While in Spanish is mientras as a conjunction and un rato as a noun meaning a short time.

• AI in Spanish IA

  AI in Spanish is IA, short for inteligencia artificial, with the letters flipped from the English AI.

• Angel in Spanish ángel

  Angel in Spanish is ángel, a masculine noun with the stress and written accent on the first syllable.

• Ball in Spanish pelota

  Ball in Spanish is pelota for most sports balls, balón for large inflated balls, and bola for a generic round ball.

• Bowl in Spanish tazón

  Bowl in Spanish is tazón, cuenco, or bol, a deep dish for soup, cereal, or salad.

• Bowling in Spanish bolos

  Bowling in Spanish is los bolos in Spain and boliche in much of Latin America, and the alley is a bolera.

• Broom in Spanish escoba

  Broom in Spanish is escoba, a feminine noun for the tool you sweep with.

• Chamomile in Spanish manzanilla

  Chamomile in Spanish is manzanilla, a feminine noun for the calming herb and the tea made from it.

• Clam in Spanish almeja

  Clam in Spanish is almeja, a feminine noun for the edible shellfish.

• Construction in Spanish construcción

  Construction in Spanish is construcción, a feminine noun for the act of building and the industry.

• Cooler in Spanish hielera

  Cooler in Spanish is hielera in Mexico, conservadora in Argentina, and nevera portátil elsewhere.

• Couch in Spanish sofá

  Couch in Spanish is sofá, a masculine noun, with sillón common for an armchair or, in some regions, the couch.

• Dishes in Spanish platos

  Dishes in Spanish is los platos, and to do the dishes is lavar los platos or fregar los platos in Spain.

• Donut in Spanish dona

  Donut in Spanish is dona in Mexico and much of Latin America, dónut in Spain, and rosquilla for a ring-shaped pastry.

• Folder in Spanish carpeta

  Folder in Spanish is carpeta, a feminine noun for both a physical folder and a computer folder.

• Football in Spanish fútbol americano

  Football in Spanish is fútbol americano for American football, and fútbol for soccer.

• Gambling in Spanish juegos de azar

  Gambling in Spanish is los juegos de azar (games of chance) or las apuestas (betting).

• Ham in Spanish jamón

  Ham in Spanish is jamón, a masculine noun, with the j pronounced as a breathy h.

• House in Spanish casa

  House in Spanish is casa, a feminine noun that also means home in many everyday phrases.

• Hummingbird in Spanish colibrí

  Hummingbird in Spanish is colibrí, a masculine noun, with picaflor and chuparrosa as common regional names.

• Introduction in Spanish introducción

  Introduction in Spanish is introducción for the opening of a text and presentación for introducing people.

• Island in Spanish isla

  Island in Spanish is isla, a feminine noun, with a small island being an islote.

• Knight in Spanish caballero

  Knight in Spanish is caballero for the medieval warrior, and caballo (horse) for the chess piece.

• Newspaper in Spanish periódico

  Newspaper in Spanish is periódico or diario, both masculine nouns for the daily news publication.

• Police in Spanish policía

  Police in Spanish is policía, used for both the institution (la policía) and an individual officer (el/la policía). Chile uses carabineros for its national police.

• Show in Spanish mostrar

  Show in Spanish is mostrar (to show/display), espectáculo (a live show), or programa (a TV show). The anglicism show is also widely used.

• Statement in Spanish declaración

  Statement in Spanish is declaración for a formal or legal statement, estado de cuenta for a bank statement, and comunicado for a press release.

• Store in Spanish tienda

  Store in Spanish is tienda, the universal word for a shop or retail store. Almacén can mean warehouse or, in some countries, department store.

• Third in Spanish tercero

  Third in Spanish is tercero (masculine) or tercera (feminine). Before a masculine singular noun it shortens to tercer. The fraction one-third is un tercio.

• Transportation in Spanish transporte

  Transportation in Spanish is transporte. Public transportation is transporte público, and a means of transport is un medio de transporte.

• Work in Spanish trabajo

  Work in Spanish is trabajo (noun: job/work) or trabajar (verb: to work). Funcionar means 'to work' in the sense of operating, and obra is a work of art or construction project.

• Wrench in Spanish llave inglesa

  Wrench in Spanish is llave inglesa (adjustable wrench) or simply llave in a tool context. Llave also means key or faucet, so context matters.

• 23 in Spanish veintitrés

  23 in Spanish is veintitrés, written as one word with an accent on the final e. The old two-word form veinte y tres is archaic.

• Accountant in Spanish contador

  Accountant in Spanish is contador (Latin America) or contable (Spain). A CPA is a contador público.

• Architecture in Spanish arquitectura

  Architecture in Spanish is arquitectura, a near-cognate. An architect is un arquitecto (male) or una arquitecta (female).

• Direction in Spanish dirección

  Direction in Spanish is dirección for a way/course and also for a street address. Directions (instructions) are indicaciones. Sentido is the direction of traffic flow.

• East in Spanish este

  East in Spanish is este (the compass direction) or oriente (the East as a region). The adjective eastern is oriental.

• Highlighter in Spanish resaltador

  Highlighter in Spanish is resaltador (Latin America), subrayador (Spain), or marcatextos (Mexico). All refer to the fluorescent marker pen.

• His in Spanish su

  'His' in Spanish is su (before a noun) or suyo (standalone). Since su can also mean her, your, their, or its, de él is used for clarity when needed.

• In the Vein Of in Spanish en la línea de

  'In the vein of' in Spanish is en la línea de, en el estilo de, or al estilo de. These express similarity to a style or approach.

• Leave in Spanish salir

  'Leave' in Spanish splits into salir (to go out), irse (to go away), and dejar (to leave something/someone behind). Each covers a different shade of leaving.

• Little Bit in Spanish un poco

  'A little bit' in Spanish is un poco or the diminutive un poquito. Both express a small amount or degree.

• Mailbox in Spanish buzón

  Mailbox in Spanish is buzón. A P.O. box is an apartado postal (Mexico) or casilla de correo (Argentina). Buzón also refers to an email inbox in some contexts.

• Move in Spanish mover

  'Move' in Spanish is mover (to physically move something), mudarse (to change residence), or moverse (to move oneself).

• Skills in Spanish habilidades

  The Spanish word for skills is habilidades. This plural noun comes from habilidad (singular) and refers to abilities or competencies a person has developed. Synonyms like destrezas emphasize hands-on proficiency, while competencias is favored in professional and educational settings.

• South America in Spanish Sudamérica

  South America translates to Sudamérica or América del Sur in Spanish. Both forms are widely accepted and interchangeable. The continent is home to most of the world's Spanish-speaking countries, making this term essential for geography discussions.

• Switzerland in Spanish Suiza

  Switzerland is Suiza in Spanish. The demonym is suizo for a man and suiza for a woman. Despite sharing its spelling with the country name, the feminine adjective suiza is distinguished by context and capitalization rules.

• Technology in Spanish tecnología

  Technology in Spanish is tecnología. It is a cognate of the English word, sharing Greek roots, but note the accent on the í. Informática is a narrower term that covers computing and information technology specifically.

• Tennis in Spanish tenis

  Tennis in Spanish is tenis, spelled with a single n. It is a direct borrowing from English that has been adapted to Spanish phonetics. In many Spanish-speaking countries, pádel (paddle tennis) rivals or even surpasses tenis in popularity.

• Three in Spanish tres

  Three in Spanish is tres. It is one of the first numbers learners encounter and appears constantly in daily life—from telling time to ordering food. The ordinal form is tercero (third), which shortens to tercer before masculine singular nouns.

• Too in Spanish también

  Too has two main translations in Spanish. También means also or as well, while demasiado means too much or excessively. Choosing the right one depends on which meaning of too you intend.

• Whiteboard in Spanish pizarra blanca

  Whiteboard translates to pizarra blanca in most Spanish-speaking regions. The word pizarra originally means slate or chalkboard, and adding blanca (white) distinguishes the modern dry-erase surface. Regional variants include tablero blanco and pizarrón blanco.

• Window in Spanish ventana

  Window in Spanish is ventana. It refers to the opening in a wall or building that lets in light and air. The diminutive ventanilla describes a smaller service window—like those at bank counters, airplane cabins, or car doors.

• Witch in Spanish bruja

  The Spanish word for witch is "bruja." The masculine form "brujo" refers to a male witch or warlock, while "brujería" means witchcraft. The word appears frequently in folklore, literature, and everyday conversation across the Spanish-speaking world.

• Without in Spanish sin

  The Spanish preposition "sin" translates directly to "without." It is one of the most essential prepositions in Spanish and appears in many fixed expressions such as "sin embargo" (however) and "sin duda" (without a doubt).

• 7 in Spanish siete

  The number 7 in Spanish is "siete." It is one of the foundational numbers every learner memorizes early. The ordinal form is "séptimo" (seventh), and "siete" appears in many cultural references, from the seven deadly sins to phone numbers.

• Acorn in Spanish bellota

  The Spanish word for acorn is "bellota." This feminine noun is closely tied to Spanish gastronomy because Iberian pigs fed on acorns produce the famous jamón ibérico de bellota, one of Spain's most prized culinary products.

• Almost in Spanish casi

  "Casi" is the Spanish adverb meaning "almost" or "nearly." It is placed directly before the word it modifies and is one of the most frequently used adverbs in spoken Spanish. Common phrases include "casi nunca" (hardly ever) and "casi siempre" (almost always).

• Another in Spanish otro

  "Another" in Spanish is "otro" (masculine) or "otra" (feminine). A critical grammar point: unlike English, Spanish never places an indefinite article before "otro." You say "otro libro," never "un otro libro."

• Average in Spanish promedio

  The English word 'average' translates to several Spanish words depending on context. Promedio is the mathematical or statistical average, medio/a describes something as mid-range, and regular or normal are used colloquially to describe ordinary quality.

• Birth certificate in Spanish acta de nacimiento

  Birth certificate translates primarily as acta de nacimiento in Latin America, especially Mexico. In Spain and some South American nations, partida de nacimiento or certificado de nacimiento is preferred. The exact term varies by country and bureaucratic context.

• Bus in Spanish autobús

  Bus has one of the most diverse sets of translations in Spanish. The standard term is autobús, but regional words abound: camión in Mexico, colectivo in Argentina, guagua in the Caribbean and Canary Islands, and micro in Chile. Each country has its own preferred word for this everyday vehicle.

• Cup in Spanish taza

  In Spanish, the word for cup depends on what it holds: taza is a handled cup for hot drinks, copa is a stemmed glass for wine or a trophy, and vaso is a straight-sided drinking glass.

• Drill in Spanish taladro

  Taladro is the Spanish word for a drill (the power tool). When drill means a practice exercise (like a fire drill), use simulacro. As a verb, perforar or taladrar both mean to drill or bore a hole.

• Environment in Spanish medio ambiente

  Medio ambiente is the Spanish term for the natural environment or ecosystem. Ambiente alone refers to atmosphere or surroundings, and entorno describes a social, professional, or digital setting.

• German in Spanish alemán

  Alemán (feminine alemana) is the Spanish word for German, used for nationality, the language, and as an adjective. Germany itself is Alemania. The literary variant germano exists but is rare in modern speech.

• heaven in Spanish cielo

  Cielo is the Spanish word for both heaven and sky. Context determines which meaning applies. Paraíso (paradise) is an alternative when emphasizing a blissful afterlife or idyllic place.

• home in Spanish hogar

  Hogar is the Spanish word that captures the warm, emotional sense of home, while casa refers to the physical house or dwelling. In everyday speech, en casa (at home) is the most common way to express being home.

• judge in Spanish juez

  Juez is the Spanish noun for judge. Traditionally used for both genders with el juez or la juez, the feminine form jueza is now widely accepted. The verb to judge is juzgar.

• landlord in Spanish casero

  Casero is the most conversational Spanish word for landlord. More formal alternatives include propietario (property owner) and arrendador (lessor), while dueño (owner) is a casual catch-all.

• Map in Spanish mapa

  Map in Spanish is mapa, a masculine noun despite its -a ending. A plano is a floor plan or city layout, while cartografía refers to mapmaking as a discipline.

• Notebook in Spanish cuaderno

  Notebook in Spanish is cuaderno, the standard word for a bound notebook used at school or work. Libreta is a smaller or informal notebook, and bloc de notas is a notepad.

• Noun in Spanish sustantivo

  Noun in Spanish is sustantivo. In traditional grammar, nombre is also used to mean noun. Every Spanish sustantivo has grammatical gender and must agree with its articles and adjectives.

• Painting in Spanish pintura

  Painting in Spanish is pintura, covering both the artwork and the substance (paint). A framed painting is a cuadro, a canvas is a lienzo, and an oil painting is an óleo.

• Pencil in Spanish lápiz

  Pencil in Spanish is lápiz. Its plural is lápices, following the rule for words ending in -z. In some regions, lapicero means pencil, while in others it means pen.

• Puzzle in Spanish rompecabezas

  Puzzle in Spanish is rompecabezas (literally head-breaker), used for jigsaw puzzles and brain teasers. Puzle is the accepted adapted spelling, and acertijo is a riddle.

• Restroom in Spanish baño

  Restroom in Spanish is baño, used everywhere and understood by all. In Spain, servicio(s) and aseo(s) are common for public restrooms. In Mexico, sanitario is the formal alternative.

• Ring in Spanish anillo

  A circular band worn on the finger, typically as jewelry or a symbol of commitment.

• Roof in Spanish techo

  The upper covering of a building that provides shelter from weather.

• Summary in Spanish resumen

  A brief account of the main points of a longer text, event, or discussion.

• Tissue in Spanish pañuelo

  A thin, soft piece of paper used for wiping or blowing the nose, or a piece of cloth used similarly.

• Thing in Spanish cosa

  Cosa is the Spanish word for thing, used for objects, ideas, or situations whose specific name is unknown or unimportant.

• Tie in Spanish corbata

  Corbata is the Spanish word for a necktie, the formal clothing accessory worn around the collar.

• To play in Spanish jugar

  Jugar is the primary Spanish verb for to play, used for games and sports, while tocar is used for musical instruments.

• Truck in Spanish camión

  Camión is the standard Spanish word for truck, though in Mexico it also means bus, which can cause confusion for learners.

• Vacation in Spanish vacaciones

  Vacaciones is the Spanish word for vacation and is always used in plural form, unlike the singular vacation in English.

• Wheel bearing in Spanish rodamiento de rueda

  Rodamiento de rueda is the technical Spanish term for wheel bearing, the component that allows a wheel to spin smoothly on its axle.

• As in Spanish como

  Como is the primary Spanish translation of as, covering comparisons, manner, and causal meanings in different sentence structures.

• Building in Spanish edificio

  The Spanish word for a building (structure) is 'edificio,' while the act of building is 'construcción.'

• Camping in Spanish camping

  The English loanword 'camping' is widely used in Spanish, alongside native alternatives like 'acampar' (to camp) and 'campamento' (campsite).

• Citizenship in Spanish ciudadanía

  The Spanish word for citizenship is 'ciudadanía,' referring to the legal status of being a citizen of a particular country.

• Commitment in Spanish compromiso

  Compromiso is the Spanish noun for commitment, expressing a pledge, obligation, or strong dedication to something or someone.

• Crochet in Spanish ganchillo

  Ganchillo is the Spanish word for crochet, a needlecraft technique that uses a hooked needle to create fabric from yarn or thread.

• Dollars in Spanish dólares

  Dólares is the Spanish plural of dólar, the word used for the US dollar and other dollar-denominated currencies across Spanish-speaking regions.

• Drums in Spanish batería

  Batería is the Spanish word for a drum kit, while tambores refers to individual drums.

• Hasta Mañana in English in Spanish hasta mañana

  Hasta mañana means "see you tomorrow" or "until tomorrow" in English. It's one of the most common Spanish farewells when you expect to see the person the next day.

• I Need in Spanish necesito

  I need in Spanish is necesito, the first-person present tense of necesitar. It is one of the most essential phrases for expressing personal needs in any situation.

• I Think in Spanish creo

  I think in Spanish is creo (from creer) for opinions and beliefs, or pienso (from pensar) for deliberate thought. Both are followed by que when introducing a clause.

• In Absentia in Spanish en ausencia

  In absentia translates to en ausencia in Spanish. It is primarily used in legal and formal contexts to indicate something happened without the person being present.

• Jewish in Spanish judío

  Jewish in Spanish is judío (adjective/noun). It refers to the religion, culture, and ethnicity. The word has standard gender agreement: judío (masculine), judía (feminine).

• Mistake in Spanish error

  Mistake in Spanish is error (formal/neutral) or equivocación (personal blunder). The verb equivocarse means to make a mistake or be wrong.

• Next in Spanish siguiente

  Next in Spanish is siguiente (next in sequence) or próximo (next in time). Siguiente follows the noun; próximo can precede or follow it depending on the context.

• Opera in Spanish ópera

  Opera in Spanish is ópera (with an accent on the first o). It is a near-cognate that only differs by the accent mark and pronunciation stress.

• Over There in Spanish allí

  Over there in Spanish is allí (specific spot in the distance) or allá (general direction, farther away). Spanish has a three-way system: aquí (here), ahí (there near you), allí/allá (over there).

• País in English in Spanish país

  País means country in English. It is one of the most common Spanish nouns, used for nations, territories, and figurative expressions like país de las maravillas (wonderland).

• Power of Attorney in Spanish poder notarial

  Power of attorney in Spanish is poder notarial (notarized power) or simply poder. In Mexico, a carta poder serves as a simpler authorization letter for specific transactions.

• Printer in Spanish impresora

  Printer in Spanish is impresora (the machine). An impresor is a person who operates a printing press or print shop. The verb to print is imprimir.

• Quiz in Spanish cuestionario

  Quiz in Spanish is cuestionario or prueba corta for academic contexts. The English word quiz is also used as-is in social media and online personality test contexts.

• Religion in Spanish religión

  Religion in Spanish is religión — a near-cognate differing only by the accent mark and Spanish pronunciation. It covers organized faith systems and the broader concept of religious belief.

• Subject in Spanish tema

  Subject in Spanish translates to tema (topic), materia/asignatura (school subject), or sujeto (grammar/person). The correct translation depends entirely on the intended meaning.

• Thirteen in Spanish trece

  Thirteen in Spanish is trece. It is part of the unique 11–15 number set that doesn't follow the regular tens-and-units pattern of higher numbers (dieciséis, diecisiete, etc.).

• Village in Spanish pueblo

  Village in Spanish is pueblo (also meaning people or town). Aldea is a smaller hamlet. Pueblo is one of Spanish's most versatile words, covering village, town, and even a nation's people.

• Watch in Spanish reloj

  Watch in Spanish is reloj (the timepiece, noun) or ver/mirar (the verb, to watch). A wristwatch is reloj de pulsera. To watch TV is ver la televisión.

• Accounting in Spanish contabilidad

  Accounting in Spanish is contabilidad (the field/practice) or contaduría (the profession/office, especially in Mexico). An accountant is contador/contadora (Latin America) or contable (Spain).

• Accurate in Spanish preciso

  Accurate in Spanish is preciso or exacto. Preciso emphasizes precision and correctness; exacto emphasizes exactness. Both work for data, descriptions, and measurements.

• American in Spanish estadounidense

  American (from the U.S.) in Spanish is estadounidense (formal/precise) or americano (widely used but debated, since America includes the entire continent in Spanish).

• Apron in Spanish delantal

  Apron in Spanish is delantal (most of the Spanish-speaking world) or mandil (Mexico and parts of Spain). Both refer to the protective garment worn while cooking or working.

• Business in Spanish negocio

  Business in Spanish is negocio (a business/deal), empresa (a company), or asunto (an affair/matter). The right translation depends on whether you mean a commercial venture, a company, or personal affairs.

• Church in Spanish iglesia

  Church in Spanish is iglesia, the standard word for a Christian place of worship as well as the institution of the church itself.

• Coach in Spanish entrenador

  Coach in Spanish is entrenador when referring to a sports trainer, and autocar or autobús when referring to a passenger vehicle.

• Court in Spanish tribunal

  Court in Spanish varies by meaning: tribunal or corte for a legal court, cancha for a sports court, and patio for a courtyard.

• Credit Card in Spanish tarjeta de crédito

  Credit card in Spanish is tarjeta de crédito. This essential financial term is used daily in shops, restaurants, and online transactions throughout the Spanish-speaking world.

• Doll in Spanish muñeca

  Doll in Spanish is muñeca. Be aware that muñeca also means wrist, making it a classic example of a Spanish word with two very different meanings.

• Fan in Spanish ventilador

  Fan in Spanish depends on context: ventilador for an electric fan, abanico for a hand-held fan, and aficionado or fan for an enthusiast.

• Focus in Spanish enfoque

  Focus in Spanish is enfoque (noun) or enfocarse / concentrarse (verb). Enfoque can refer to a camera focus or a mental approach, while concentrarse strictly means to concentrate.

• Garbage in Spanish basura

  Garbage in Spanish is basura. It covers trash, rubbish, and refuse. It is also used figuratively to describe something worthless or of terrible quality.

• Geography in Spanish geografía

  Geography in Spanish is geografía. It is a near-cognate that shares the same Greek roots as the English word, making it easy to remember.

• Germany in Spanish Alemania

  Germany in Spanish is Alemania — a word that comes from the Alemanni, a Germanic tribe, rather than being a cognate of the English name.

• Grade in Spanish grado

  Grade in Spanish can be grado (degree/level), calificación (academic score), or nota (mark). The correct translation depends heavily on context.

• Grow in Spanish crecer

  Grow in Spanish is crecer when something grows on its own (intransitive), and cultivar when you grow something like plants (transitive). Aumentar works for numerical or abstract growth.

• Hole in Spanish agujero

  Hole in Spanish is agujero for openings and tears, hoyo for pits or dug holes, and hueco for hollow spaces or gaps.

• Ireland in Spanish Irlanda

  Ireland in Spanish is Irlanda. As a country name it is feminine and does not usually require an article.

• Luck in Spanish suerte

  Luck in Spanish is suerte, a feminine noun used in many common expressions like buena suerte (good luck), mala suerte (bad luck), and por suerte (luckily).

• On in Spanish en

  On in Spanish is most commonly translated as en, but can also be sobre or encima de depending on the context and the type of surface or position being described.

• Opinion in Spanish opinión

  Opinion in Spanish is opinión, a near-cognate that only differs from English by the accent mark on the final syllable. It is feminine and follows standard Spanish noun rules.

• Psychology in Spanish psicología

  Psychology in Spanish is psicología, an academic cognate. The main spelling difference is the accent on the í and the fact that Spanish keeps the silent p in the ps- cluster.

• Reason in Spanish razón

  Reason in Spanish is razón, a feminine noun that means both 'reason' and 'rightness.' The expression tener razón means 'to be right,' making razón one of the most versatile abstract nouns in Spanish.

• Rein In in Spanish frenar

  Rein in translates to Spanish as frenar (to brake/slow down), contener (to contain/hold back), or refrenar (to restrain). The best choice depends on whether the context is literal or figurative.

• Research in Spanish investigación

  Research in Spanish is investigación (noun) or investigar (verb), used in academic, scientific, and professional contexts to describe the systematic study or inquiry into a subject.

• Retaliation in Spanish represalia

  Retaliation in Spanish is represalia, a formal term used in legal, workplace, and political contexts to describe punitive action taken in response to a perceived wrong.

• Rocket in Spanish cohete

  Rocket in Spanish is cohete when referring to a spacecraft or firework, and rúcula when referring to the leafy green plant also known as arugula.

• Rope in Spanish cuerda

  Rope in Spanish is cuerda, a versatile noun for any kind of cord or line. Soga refers to a thicker, heavier rope, and mecate is a regional variant heard in Mexico and Central America.

• Science in Spanish ciencia

  Science in Spanish is ciencia, a near-cognate of the English word that is used across academic, educational, and everyday contexts to refer to systematic knowledge or a field of study.

• Screwdriver in Spanish destornillador

  Screwdriver in Spanish is destornillador in Spain and most of South America, or desarmador in Mexico and Central America. Both refer to the hand tool used to drive screws.

• Slowly in Spanish lentamente

  Slowly in Spanish can be lentamente (formal, literary) or despacio (everyday speech). Both mean slowly, but despacio is far more common in daily conversation.

• Storage in Spanish almacenamiento

  Storage in Spanish is almacenamiento for the concept or process of storing, bodega for a physical storage room or warehouse, and depósito for a larger storage facility. The right word depends on whether you mean digital storage, a closet, or a warehouse.

• Swimming in Spanish natación

  Natación refers to the sport or activity of swimming, while nadar is the verb meaning to swim.

• Try in Spanish intentar

  Try translates to intentar (to attempt), probar (to try or taste), or tratar de (to try to). Each verb covers a different shade of meaning.

• Utensils in Spanish utensilios

  Utensilios is the Spanish word for utensils in general. Cubiertos specifically means eating utensils or silverware (fork, knife, spoon).

• Wool in Spanish lana

  Lana is the Spanish word for wool. It refers to the natural fiber from sheep and other animals, and is also Mexican slang for money.

• 200 in Spanish doscientos

  200 in Spanish is doscientos (masculine) or doscientas (feminine). Unlike English, Spanish hundreds agree in gender with the noun they modify.

• Accent in Spanish acento

  Acento refers to the stress or emphasis placed on a syllable, while tilde is the written accent mark (´) placed over vowels in Spanish.

• American Football in Spanish fútbol americano

  Fútbol americano is the Spanish term for American football, distinguishing it from fútbol (soccer), which is the default meaning of 'football' in Spanish-speaking countries.

• Amount in Spanish cantidad

  Cantidad is the most versatile Spanish word for amount, covering general quantities, while monto and importe are preferred in financial contexts.

• Any in Spanish cualquier

  The English word 'any' translates to several Spanish forms—cualquier for 'whichever,' algún in affirmative contexts, and ningún in negatives—depending on sentence structure and meaning.

• Around in Spanish alrededor de

  Around translates into several Spanish forms: alrededor de (surrounding), por (in the area of), and aproximadamente (about a quantity), depending on the intended meaning.

• Attic in Spanish ático

  Ático, desván, and altillo all mean attic in Spanish, but usage varies by region and whether the space is for storage or living.

• Background Check in Spanish verificación de antecedentes

  Verificación de antecedentes is the standard Spanish phrase for background check, used in employment, legal, and security contexts across the Spanish-speaking world.

• Bar in Spanish bar

  Bar in Spanish stays as bar for a drinking establishment, but switches to barra for a counter or rod, and cantina in Mexico for a rustic pub.

• Be Careful in Spanish ten cuidado

  Be careful in Spanish is ten cuidado (informal) or tenga cuidado (formal). A quick one-word warning is simply ¡Cuidado! Mexican slang adds ¡Aguas!

• Bet in Spanish apostar

  Bet in Spanish is apostar (verb) or apuesta (noun). Apostar is a stem-changing o→ue verb used for wagers, predictions, and figurative bets.

• Bike in Spanish bicicleta

  Bike in Spanish is bicicleta, commonly shortened to bici in everyday speech. In Colombia you'll hear cicla, and in Mexican slang, cleta.

• Bow in Spanish arco

  Bow in Spanish depends on meaning: arco for a weapon or violin bow, moño or lazo for a ribbon bow, reverencia for the act of bowing, and proa for the bow of a ship.

• Bucket in Spanish cubeta

  Bucket in Spanish has strong regional variation: cubeta in Mexico, balde in South America, cubo in Spain, and tobo in Venezuela. All mean the same container.

• China in Spanish China

  China refers to the country (China), while the lowercase form can mean porcelain or, in some Latin American countries, a young woman.

• Closed in Spanish cerrado

  Cerrado (masculine) and cerrada (feminine) mean 'closed' in Spanish, used for doors, shops, roads, and figurative senses like a closed personality.

• Complain in Spanish quejarse

  Quejarse is the primary Spanish verb for 'to complain,' a reflexive verb meaning to express dissatisfaction. Reclamar is used for formal complaints or demands.

• Cotton in Spanish algodón

  Algodón is the Spanish word for cotton, used for the fabric, the plant, and cotton-based products like cotton candy (algodón de azúcar).

• Debes in Spanish you must / you should

  Debes is the tú form of deber, meaning 'you must,' 'you should,' or 'you owe.' It expresses obligation, advice, or debt depending on context.

• Dining Room in Spanish comedor

  Comedor is the Spanish word for dining room — the room in a house where meals are eaten. It can also mean a cafeteria or canteen in institutional settings.

• Flashlight in Spanish linterna

  Linterna is the standard Spanish word for flashlight (or torch in British English), used universally across Spain and Latin America for any portable handheld light.

• Four in Spanish cuatro

  Cuatro is the Spanish word for the number four, one of the first numbers every learner memorizes and a building block for prices, dates, addresses, and phone numbers.

• Fridge in Spanish refrigerador

  Refrigerador is the most widespread Spanish word for fridge, but nevera dominates in Spain and the Caribbean while heladera is standard in Argentina and Uruguay.

• Game in Spanish juego

  Juego is the general Spanish word for game, but Spanish splits the concept: partido for a sports match, and partida for a round or session of a game like chess or cards.

• Headphones in Spanish audífonos

  Audífonos is the most common Spanish word for headphones in Latin America, while auriculares is preferred in Spain and Argentina and cascos is used colloquially in Spain.

• in front of in Spanish enfrente de

  Spanish offers several prepositional phrases to express the idea of being 'in front of' something. The most common are enfrente de, delante de, and frente a, each carrying a slightly different spatial nuance that learners should master to sound natural.

• insurance in Spanish seguro

  The Spanish noun seguro covers every type of insurance — health, auto, life, and home. Because the same word also functions as an adjective meaning 'safe' or 'sure,' context is everything when interpreting this versatile term.

• key in Spanish llave

  English uses 'key' for everything from door locks to keyboard buttons to abstract concepts. Spanish splits these meanings across three distinct nouns — llave, clave, and tecla — each occupying its own semantic lane.

• leader in Spanish líder

  Líder entered Spanish as a loanword from English and has been fully adopted by the Real Academia Española. It functions identically to its English counterpart and is the default translation in business, politics, sports, and everyday conversation.

• mortgage in Spanish hipoteca

  Hipoteca is the Spanish equivalent of 'mortgage,' covering both the loan agreement and the lien placed on a property. For anyone navigating real estate or banking in a Spanish-speaking country, this word and its related terms are indispensable.

• Pattern in Spanish patrón

  The Spanish word patrón translates to "pattern" in English and refers to a repeated design, model, or recurring sequence. However, patrón also means "boss" or "employer" in many Spanish-speaking countries, so context is essential for correct interpretation.

• Plumber in Spanish plomero

  In Latin America, a plumber is called plomero, derived from plomo (lead), the material historically used for pipes. In Spain, the equivalent word is fontanero, which comes from fuente (fountain), reflecting a different etymological tradition.

• Safe in Spanish seguro

  The Spanish adjective seguro (feminine segura) means "safe" or "secure" and is used to describe places, situations, or feelings of safety. When "safe" is a noun referring to a strongbox or vault, Spanish uses the compound noun caja fuerte.

• Something in Spanish algo

  Algo is the standard Spanish indefinite pronoun meaning "something." It is one of the most frequently used words in the language and appears in questions, statements, and negative constructions. Algo can also function as an adverb meaning "somewhat" or "a bit," adding versatility to this small but powerful word.

• Speaker in Spanish altavoz

  Translating "speaker" into Spanish requires knowing whether you mean a device or a person. For audio equipment, Spain favors altavoz, Mexico uses bocina, and South America prefers parlante. For a person delivering a speech, the word is orador, while hablante describes someone who speaks a particular language.

• Square in Spanish cuadrado

  "Square" has two entirely separate translations in Spanish. Cuadrado covers the geometric shape and the adjective meaning "square-shaped." Plaza refers to an open public space in a town or city — the town square. Choosing the wrong one leads to confusion, since they share no semantic overlap in Spanish.

• Stadium in Spanish estadio

  Estadio is the Spanish word for stadium. It is a near cognate of the English word, sharing Latin and Greek roots, and is used universally across all Spanish-speaking regions.

• Sweden in Spanish Suecia

  Suecia is the Spanish name for Sweden, the Scandinavian country in northern Europe. The related adjective and demonym is sueco (masculine) or sueca (feminine).

• Ticket in Spanish boleto

  Ticket translates to several Spanish words depending on context and region. Boleto is dominant in Latin America for transport, entrada covers event admissions, billete is preferred in Spain for transport, and multa specifically means a fine or traffic ticket.

• Tip in Spanish propina

  The word tip has three main Spanish translations: propina for a gratuity, consejo for advice, and punta for the physical end or point of something. Choosing the right word depends entirely on context.

• To Write in Spanish escribir

  Escribir is the Spanish verb meaning to write. It is an -ir verb with a regular present-tense conjugation but an irregular past participle: escrito. Related verbs include redactar (to draft or compose) and anotar (to jot down).

• Vase in Spanish florero

  The Spanish word for vase is "florero" when it holds flowers, or "jarrón" when referring to a larger decorative vessel. Knowing which term to use depends on size, purpose, and regional habit.

• Video Games in Spanish videojuegos

  In Spanish, video games translates to "videojuegos," written as a single compound word. The singular form is "videojuego." This term is standard across all Spanish-speaking countries.

• 24 in Spanish veinticuatro

  The number 24 in Spanish is "veinticuatro," written as a single word. Spanish fuses the numbers 21 through 29 into compound forms rather than separating them as two words.

• Above in Spanish encima de

  Spanish offers several ways to say "above": "encima de" (on top of, above), "arriba de" (up from), and "sobre" (on, over). The best choice depends on whether you mean physical position, rank, or general superiority.

• Airplane in Spanish avión

  "Avión" is the standard Spanish word for airplane. It is masculine (el avión) and keeps the stress on the final syllable. The plural form is "aviones."

• Apartment in Spanish apartamento

  Spanish has three main words for apartment: "apartamento" (widely understood), "departamento" (Mexico and parts of South America), and "piso" (Spain). Choosing the right one depends on where you are or who you are speaking with.

• Arrive in Spanish llegar

  "Llegar" is the Spanish verb meaning to arrive. A critical grammar point is that it pairs with the preposition "a" for destinations—never "en," which is a common error among English speakers.

• Boots in Spanish botas

  The Spanish word for boots is "botas." This noun covers all types of footwear that extend above the ankle, from practical rain boots (botas de lluvia) to stylish cowboy boots (botas vaqueras) and shorter ankle boots known as botines.

• Bra in Spanish sostén

  Spanish has several words for bra depending on the region: "sostén" is widely understood, "brasier" prevails in Mexico, "sujetador" is standard in Spain, and "corpiño" is the go-to term in Argentina. Knowing the right word for your audience avoids confusion.

• Call in Spanish llamar

  "Llamar" is the primary Spanish verb for call, covering phone calls, calling someone's name, and even knocking on a door. The noun form "llamada" means a call, as in a phone call. Understanding the various contexts of llamar is essential for everyday communication.

• Ceiling in Spanish techo

  "Techo" is the go-to Spanish word for ceiling, but it also means roof in many contexts. When precision matters, speakers may say "cielo raso" for an interior ceiling or "tejado" for the exterior roof, though everyday conversation usually relies on "techo" for both.

• Currency in Spanish moneda

  "Moneda" is the standard Spanish word for currency, but it also means coin. For foreign exchange contexts, "divisa" is the preferred financial term. Knowing when to use each word helps you navigate everything from travel conversations to banking transactions.

• Design in Spanish diseño

  Design in Spanish is diseño when used as a noun and diseñar when used as a verb, covering everything from graphic design to fashion and architecture.

• Earrings in Spanish aretes

  Earrings in Spanish can be aretes (Latin America), pendientes (Spain), or aros (Southern Cone), depending on the region.

• Eight in Spanish ocho

  Eight in Spanish is ocho, the cardinal number between siete (seven) and nueve (nine).

• Es in Spanish es

  Es is the third-person singular present tense form of the Spanish verb ser, meaning 'is' or 'it is' when describing identity, characteristics, or origin.

• Every in Spanish cada

  Every in Spanish is most often cada (invariable) or todos/todas, depending on whether you emphasize each individual item or the group as a whole.

• Excuse in Spanish disculpa

  Excuse in Spanish is disculpa when asking for forgiveness or getting someone's attention, and excusa when referring to a reason or pretext.

• Fight in Spanish pelea

  Pelea is the everyday noun for a fight or quarrel, while pelear and luchar are the verb forms meaning to fight or to struggle.

• Fishing in Spanish pesca

  Pesca is the Spanish noun for fishing, referring to the activity or industry. Pescar is the verb meaning to fish or to catch fish.

• Greece in Spanish Grecia

  Grecia is the Spanish name for Greece. The adjective and demonym is griego (masculine) or griega (feminine), and the language is also called griego.

• Guest in Spanish invitado

  Invitado is the most common Spanish word for guest, especially at events and parties. Huésped refers specifically to a guest staying overnight, such as at a hotel or someone's home.

• Hoodie in Spanish sudadera con capucha

  The standard Spanish term for hoodie is sudadera con capucha. In everyday speech, the English loanword hoodie is also widely used, and regional terms like buzo and polerón exist in South America.

• In accordance with in Spanish de acuerdo con

  De acuerdo con is the standard Spanish equivalent of "in accordance with." Conforme a is common in legal and formal texts, while según is a shorter, more general alternative meaning "according to."

• Jersey in Spanish jersey

  How to say jersey in Spanish — whether you mean a knit sweater or a sports jersey.

• Kite in Spanish cometa

  How to say kite in Spanish — cometa is the most universal term, but every region has its own favorite word.

• Leather in Spanish cuero

  How to say leather in Spanish — cuero is the primary word, while piel can also mean leather or skin depending on context.

• Luggage in Spanish equipaje

  How to say luggage in Spanish — equipaje covers all your travel bags, while maletas refers specifically to suitcases.

• Mayores in english in Spanish mayores

  What does mayores mean in English? It translates to older, elders, adults, or bigger — and is also the title of a hit song by Becky G & Bad Bunny.

• Monks in Spanish monjes

  How to say monks in Spanish — monjes is the plural, monje the singular. Not to be confused with frailes (friars).

• Motorcycle in Spanish motocicleta

  How to say motorcycle in Spanish — motocicleta is the full word, but moto is what everyone actually says.

• Nightmare in Spanish pesadilla

  "Pesadilla" is the Spanish word for "nightmare," used both for bad dreams and figuratively for any dreadful experience.

• On Top Of in Spanish encima de

  "Encima de" and "sobre" both translate "on top of" in Spanish, with "encima de" emphasizing the elevated position and "sobre" being more versatile.

• Outfit in Spanish atuendo

  "Atuendo" and "conjunto" are the most common Spanish translations for "outfit," with the English loanword "outfit" also gaining traction in casual speech.

• Password in Spanish contraseña

  "Contraseña" is the standard Spanish word for "password," used in digital, security, and everyday contexts alike.

• Pastor in Spanish pastor

  "Pastor" in Spanish means both "shepherd" (someone who tends livestock) and "pastor" (a Protestant religious leader). Context determines which meaning applies.

• Performance in Spanish rendimiento

  Learn how to say performance in Spanish with rendimiento, actuación, and desempeño depending on context.

• Playground in Spanish parque infantil

  Find out how to say playground in Spanish with parque infantil, patio de juegos, and other regional options.

• Policy in Spanish política

  Understand how to say policy in Spanish: política for rules and guidelines, póliza for insurance.

• Price in Spanish precio

  Master the Spanish word precio and learn when to use costo or valor instead.

• Welding in Spanish soldadura

  Soldadura is the Spanish word for welding, covering the process, the joint itself, and the trade as a profession.

• West in Spanish oeste

  Oeste is the standard Spanish word for west, used for directions, geography, and everyday navigation.

• Ride in Spanish montar

  Montar is the most common Spanish verb for ride, covering horseback, bicycles, and more. The noun form paseo refers to a ride or outing.

• Sleeping in Spanish durmiendo

  Sleeping in Spanish is durmiendo (present participle of dormir) or dormido/a when used as an adjective meaning asleep.

• Solo in Spanish solo

  Solo in Spanish works as both an adjective (alone) and an adverb (only). The RAE dropped the accent on the adverb sólo in 2010, so both uses are now written the same way.

• Space in Spanish espacio

  Espacio is the Spanish word for space, covering physical room, outer space, and figurative breathing room. Lugar and sitio work when space means spot or place.

• Suit in Spanish traje

  Traje is the Spanish word for suit (clothing). It also appears in traje de baño (swimsuit). For a lawsuit, Spanish uses demanda, and for a card suit, the word is palo.

• Surfing in Spanish surf

  Surfing in Spanish is el surf (the sport) or hacer surf / surfear (to surf). The loanword surf is standard across all Spanish-speaking countries.

• Taxes in Spanish impuestos

  Impuestos is the standard Spanish word for taxes, used for income tax, sales tax, and government levies.

• Think in Spanish pensar

  Pensar is the main Spanish verb for to think, with stem change e→ie in the present tense.

• To Do in Spanish hacer

  Hacer is the Spanish verb for to do or to make, one of the most essential and irregular verbs in the language.

• To Know in Spanish saber

  Spanish has two verbs for to know: saber for facts and skills, and conocer for people and places.

• Travel in Spanish viajar

  Viajar is the Spanish verb for to travel, and viaje is the noun for a trip or journey.

• Voice in Spanish voz

  Voz is the Spanish word for voice, a feminine noun used for speaking, singing, and figurative expression.

• Appointment in Spanish cita

  Cita is the standard Spanish word for appointment, used for medical visits, business meetings, and even dates.

• Attorney in Spanish abogado

  Abogado (or abogada) is the standard Spanish word for attorney or lawyer, used in legal, professional, and everyday contexts.

• Background in Spanish fondo

  Fondo is the most common Spanish translation for background, but antecedentes, trasfondo, and segundo plano each cover different senses of the English word.

• Card in Spanish tarjeta

  Tarjeta is the main Spanish word for card, covering credit cards, ID cards, and greeting cards, while carta and naipe refer to playing cards.

• Buildings in Spanish edificios

  Edificios — the standard Spanish word for buildings.

• Choke in Spanish atragantarse

  Atragantarse — the Spanish verb for choking on food or drink.

• Crane in Spanish grúa

  Grúa — the Spanish word for a construction crane or tow crane.

• Delayed in Spanish retrasado

  Retrasado — the standard Spanish adjective meaning delayed.

• Drinking Straw in Spanish popote

  Popote, pajita, and more — many Spanish words for drinking straw.

• Dominican Republic in Spanish República Dominicana

  The Spanish-speaking Caribbean nation sharing Hispaniola with Haiti.

• Enough in Spanish suficiente

  An adjective or adverb indicating an adequate amount.

• Factory in Spanish fábrica

  A building where goods are manufactured or assembled.

• Fee in Spanish tarifa

  A charge or payment required for a service.

• Finally in Spanish finalmente

  An adverb meaning at last or in the end.

Emotions & Descriptions

Feelings, personality traits, and adjectives that describe how things look or feel.

• I Love You in Spanish te amo

  I love you in Spanish is te amo (deep, romantic) or te quiero (warm but lighter).

• Love in Spanish amor

  Love in Spanish is amor as a noun and querer or amar as verbs. Querer is everyday love, amar is deeper or more romantic, and amor is the noun behind both.

• Good in Spanish bueno

  Good in Spanish is bueno (adjective: a good thing or person) but bien (adverb: well, fine) when describing how something is done or how someone feels.

• Hot in Spanish caliente

  Hot in Spanish is caliente for temperature (objects), picante for spicy food, hace calor for hot weather, and tengo calor for feeling hot.

• Handsome in Spanish guapo

  Handsome in Spanish is guapo (Spain, Mexico) or buen mozo (Southern Cone). Hermoso and bello reach into beautiful territory. Papito and papi are flirty slang.

• Happy in Spanish feliz

  Happy in Spanish is feliz for a deeper or longer-lasting happiness, contento for currently feeling good, and alegre for someone who is cheerful by nature.

• Good Luck in Spanish ¡buena suerte!

  Good luck in Spanish is ¡buena suerte! or just ¡suerte! in everyday speech. ¡Mucha suerte! is warmer; ¡éxitos! specifically wishes success.

• Fun in Spanish diversión

  Diversión is the Spanish noun for fun. The adjective form divertido/divertida describes something or someone that is fun or entertaining.

• Lazy in Spanish perezoso

  Perezoso (masculine) and perezosa (feminine) are the standard Spanish adjectives for lazy. Regional synonyms like flojo, vago, and holgazán are also widely used.

• Pretty in Spanish bonito/bonita

  The most common Spanish translation of 'pretty' is 'bonito' (masculine) or 'bonita' (feminine). Regional alternatives include 'lindo/a,' 'guapo/a,' and 'hermoso/a.'

• Ugly in Spanish feo/fea

  Feo (masculine) and fea (feminine) are the standard Spanish adjectives for ugly, covering physical appearance, objects, weather, and figurative situations.

• Right in Spanish derecho / derecha

  Right in Spanish maps to several words depending on meaning: derecha for the direction, correcto for correctness, and tener razón for being right about something.

• Regret in Spanish arrepentirse

  Arrepentirse is the most natural Spanish verb for to regret, used for personal regrets about your own choices.

• Soul in Spanish alma

  "Alma" is the Spanish word for soul, referring to the spiritual or emotional core of a person.

• In Awe in Spanish asombrado

  "In awe" can be expressed in Spanish as "asombrado/a" (astonished), "maravillado/a" (filled with wonder), or "boquiabierto/a" (open-mouthed).

• Overwhelmed in Spanish abrumado / agobiado

  The word 'overwhelmed' in Spanish can be translated as 'abrumado' or 'agobiado,' both conveying a sense of being crushed or burdened by too much.

• I Love You So Much in Spanish te quiero mucho

  Te quiero mucho and te amo mucho are the two main ways to say I love you so much in Spanish.

• Silly in Spanish tonto

  Silly in Spanish is most often tonto or bobo, both adjectives that agree in gender and number. Tonto ranges from playful teasing to mildly insulting depending on tone.

• Angry in Spanish enojado

  Angry in Spanish is enojado in Latin America and enfadado in Spain. Both are past participles used as adjectives, requiring estar (not ser) and agreement in gender and number.

• Excited in Spanish emocionado

  Excited in Spanish is emocionado (from emocionarse, to get excited or moved). It covers emotional excitement and can also mean moved or touched.

• Short in Spanish corto

  Short in Spanish requires different words depending on meaning. Corto means short in length or duration (a short rope, a short film). Bajo means short in height (a short person).

• Mood in Spanish estado de ánimo

  Mood in Spanish is estado de ánimo (state of mind/spirit) or humor (temper, mood). Estar de buen humor means to be in a good mood; estar de mal humor means to be in a bad mood.

• Proud in Spanish orgulloso/orgullosa

  Orgulloso (masculine) and orgullosa (feminine) are the standard Spanish translations for proud.

• Grief in Spanish duelo

  Duelo is the Spanish word for grief as an emotional process.

• Dark in Spanish oscuro

  Oscuro (masculine) / oscura (feminine) is the Spanish adjective for dark, describing absence of light, deep colors, or figurative gloominess.

• Confident in Spanish seguro/segura (de sí mismo/a)

  Confident in Spanish is best translated as seguro/segura de sí mismo/a, meaning 'sure of oneself.' Confiado/confiada.

• Fat in Spanish gordo/gorda

  Fat as an adjective in Spanish is gordo (masculine) or gorda (feminine). As a noun meaning the substance, it is grasa.

• Nonchalant in Spanish despreocupado

  Despreocupado is the standard Spanish translation for nonchalant, describing someone who's relaxed, unbothered, or carefree.

• Brave in Spanish valiente

• Delicious in Spanish delicioso/a

• Mean in Spanish significar

• Difficult in Spanish difícil

  Difícil is the standard Spanish adjective for "difficult" or "hard.

• Disgusting in Spanish asqueroso

  Asqueroso is the most common Spanish adjective for "disgusting" or "gross.

• Expensive in Spanish caro

  Caro is the standard Spanish adjective for "expensive" or "costly.

• Old in Spanish viejo

  Viejo is the most common Spanish translation of old. However, its meaning can shift depending on its position relative to the noun.

• Sad in Spanish triste

  Triste is the Spanish word for sad.

• Unique in Spanish único

  Único is the Spanish word for "unique." It also carries the meaning of "only" or "sole," as in hijo único (only child).

• Busy in Spanish ocupado

  Ocupado is the primary Spanish translation of busy, used for people, phone lines, and restrooms alike.

• Weak in Spanish débil

  Weak in Spanish is débil, an adjective that works for physical weakness, faint signals, and weak arguments alike.

• Hate in Spanish odio

  Hate in Spanish is el odio as a noun and odiar as a verb, expressing intense dislike.

• I Like in Spanish me gusta

  I like in Spanish is me gusta, a construction that literally means it pleases me, so the grammar flips from English.

• Spoiled in Spanish consentido

  Spoiled in Spanish is consentido or malcriado for a person, and echado a perder for food that has gone bad.

• Embarrassing in Spanish vergonzoso

  Embarrassing in Spanish is vergonzoso or embarazoso. Beware: embarazada means pregnant, not embarrassed—a classic false friend.

• Reliable in Spanish confiable

  Reliable in Spanish is confiable (Latin America) or fiable (Spain). For people, de confianza (trustworthy) is also common.

• Simple in Spanish simple

  Simple in Spanish is simple (a cognate) or sencillo. Simple can have a slightly negative tone (simplistic, simpleton); sencillo is warmer (straightforward, humble).

• Awesome in Spanish increíble

  There is no single translation for 'awesome' in Spanish — the best choice depends on region and register. Increíble and genial work everywhere, while chido, chévere, and guay are beloved regional slang terms that add local flavor.

• Crazy in Spanish loco

  The Spanish adjective loco (feminine loca) means crazy, insane, or wild. It is used both literally to describe mental states and informally to express surprise, excitement, or disbelief.

• laugh in Spanish reír

  Reír is the Spanish verb meaning to laugh. In practice, the reflexive form reírse is used far more often. The noun for laughter is risa, and a boisterous laugh is a carcajada.

• Tall in Spanish alto

  Having greater than average height, used to describe people, objects, or structures.

• Weird in Spanish raro

  Raro is the most common Spanish translation of weird, meaning strange, unusual, or uncommon.

• Always in Spanish siempre

  Siempre is the Spanish adverb for always, expressing that something happens every time or without exception.

• Guilty in Spanish culpable

  Guilty in Spanish is culpable, used for both legal verdicts and everyday feelings of guilt. It does not change for gender, only for number.

• Happy Valentine's Day in Spanish feliz día de San Valentín

  Happy Valentine's Day in Spanish is feliz día de San Valentín. In many Latin American countries, the holiday also celebrates friendship, not just romance.

• I'm Good in Spanish estoy bien

  I'm good in Spanish is estoy bien, used to express that you're fine or to politely decline. It covers both the status response and the soft refusal meanings of the English phrase.

• Never in Spanish nunca

  Never in Spanish is nunca or jamás. Nunca is the everyday default; jamás is more emphatic. Both can appear before or after the verb, with different structural requirements.

• Scared in Spanish asustado

  Scared in Spanish is asustado (adjective, a state of fear) or tener miedo (verb phrase, to have fear). Both express the feeling of being frightened, with different grammatical structures.

• Scary in Spanish aterrador

  Scary in Spanish is aterrador (terrifying) or expressed with dar miedo (to be scary, give fear). Multiple adjectives exist for different flavors of scary: espantoso, tenebroso, escalofriante.

• Selfish in Spanish egoísta

  Selfish in Spanish is egoísta. Unlike most Spanish adjectives, egoísta does not change for gender — it is the same form for masculine and feminine.

• Stinky in Spanish apestoso

  Stinky in Spanish is apestoso (casual/everyday) or maloliente (more neutral). The verb apestar means to stink, and it can also mean to be fed up with something in informal speech.

• Thin in Spanish delgado

  Thin in Spanish is delgado (for people, neutral) or fino (for objects). Flaco means skinny (thinner, sometimes negative). The right choice depends on whether you're describing a person or an object.

• Worried in Spanish preocupado

  Worried in Spanish is preocupado/preocupada. The verb preocuparse (to worry) is reflexive. Me preocupa (it worries me) flips the subject like gustar.

• Awkward in Spanish incómodo

  Awkward in Spanish is incómodo (uncomfortable/awkward situation), torpe (physically clumsy), or embarazoso (embarrassingly awkward). The right choice depends on the type of awkwardness.

• Ego in Spanish ego

  Ego in Spanish is ego, a direct Latin borrowing shared by both languages. In psychology, the Freudian ego is sometimes called el yo.

• Fancy in Spanish elegante

  Fancy in Spanish is elegante, meaning stylish or refined. Depending on context, you might also use lujoso (luxurious) or sofisticado (sophisticated).

• Lust in Spanish lujuria

  Lust in Spanish is lujuria for the intense or sinful sense, and deseo for the broader meaning of desire or longing.

• Perfect in Spanish perfecto

  Perfect in Spanish is perfecto (masculine) or perfecta (feminine). It is a cognate adjective that must agree in gender with the noun it describes.

• Polite in Spanish educado

  Polite in Spanish can be educado, cortés, or amable, each carrying a slightly different nuance. Educado specifically means well-mannered, while cortés is more formal and amable leans toward kind.

• Warm in Spanish cálido

  Warm translates to cálido (pleasant warmth, climate), tibio (lukewarm liquids or food), or caluroso (warm weather). The choice depends on what you are describing.

• Calm in Spanish tranquilo

  Calm in Spanish is tranquilo/a as an adjective, calma as a noun, and cálmate as the command to calm down. Tranquilo is one of the most versatile reassurance words in Spanish.

• Helpful in Spanish útil

  Helpful in Spanish is útil when describing things that are useful, and servicial when describing a person who is eager to help. Choosing the right word depends on whether the subject is a thing or a person.

• interesting in Spanish interesante

  Interesante is a near-cognate of its English counterpart, making it one of the easiest Spanish adjectives to remember. It does not change form for gender, which simplifies usage, though learners should be mindful of its invariable ending.

• lucky in Spanish afortunado

  Expressing luck in Spanish goes beyond a single word. Afortunado is the formal, universal adjective, while suertudo adds a playful, colloquial punch. Understanding the register difference between the two helps learners match their tone to the situation.

• Smart in Spanish inteligente

  Inteligente is the most universal Spanish adjective for "smart," applicable to intellectual ability in any context. Listo/a with the verb ser also means "smart" or "clever," but paired with estar it shifts to mean "ready" — a distinction that trips up many learners.

• Traits in Spanish rasgos

  Rasgos is the primary Spanish translation for traits, particularly personality or character traits. Características covers traits in a broader, more neutral sense, while cualidades emphasizes positive qualities.

• Comfortable in Spanish cómodo

  "Cómodo" (masculine) or "cómoda" (feminine) is the standard Spanish adjective for comfortable, applying to physical objects like chairs and shoes. For emotional comfort — feeling at ease — Spanish speakers often prefer the expression "a gusto" or "sentirse cómodo."

• Confidence in Spanish confianza

  "Confianza" is the Spanish noun for both confidence and trust, and understanding this dual meaning is key. When you want to emphasize personal self-assurance, "seguridad en sí mismo" is a powerful alternative. Context determines which shade of meaning applies.

• Disappointed in Spanish decepcionado

  Disappointed in Spanish is decepcionado (masculine) or decepcionada (feminine), describing the feeling of letdown when expectations are not met.

• Fear in Spanish miedo

  Miedo is the standard Spanish noun for fear, while temer is the verb form and temor is used in more formal or literary contexts.

• Gentle in Spanish suave

  Spanish has several words for gentle depending on context: suave (soft, mild), tierno (tender), amable (kind), and the more formal gentil (gracious).

• Personality in Spanish personalidad

  Discover how to express personality in Spanish using personalidad and related terms like carácter.

• Pride in Spanish orgullo

  Learn that orgullo is the Spanish word for pride, covering both positive self-worth and negative arrogance.

• Strong in Spanish fuerte

  Fuerte is the Spanish word for strong, used for physical strength, intense flavors, loud sounds, and emotional resilience.

• Empathy in Spanish empatía

  The ability to understand and share another person's feelings.

• Evil in Spanish malvado

  An adjective describing profound moral wickedness.

Greetings & Phrases

Hellos, condolences, and other phrases that grease the wheels of social interaction.

• Congratulations in Spanish felicidades

  Congratulations in Spanish is felicidades across most of Latin America (and for birthdays everywhere), felicitaciones in slightly more formal Latin American settings, and.

• Please in Spanish por favor

  Please in Spanish is por favor in any setting. Casual speech shortens it to porfa, and porfis is the playful, cutesy version common between friends and family.

• Sorry in Spanish lo siento

  Sorry in Spanish is lo siento for genuine regret, perdón for light pardon-me apologies, and disculpa or disculpe for excuse me.

• Your Welcome in Spanish de nada

  You're welcome in Spanish is de nada as the universal default. No hay de qué is more polite.

• You're Welcome in Spanish de nada

  "You're welcome" is most commonly translated as "de nada" in Spanish, a universal phrase used across all Spanish-speaking countries to respond politely after being thanked.

• Goodbye in Spanish adiós

  Goodbye in Spanish has a family of options. Adiós carries a slight finality, hasta luego is the everyday default for see you later, chao or chau is casual bye, and nos vemos.

• Welcome in Spanish bienvenido

  Bienvenido is welcome in Spanish, used to greet people arriving somewhere.

• I'm Sorry in Spanish lo siento

  "I'm sorry" is most directly translated as "lo siento" in Spanish, literally meaning "I feel it." It conveys genuine empathy or apology and is the go-to phrase across all.

• Hey in Spanish oye

  Hey in Spanish is most often oye (literally listen, used to grab attention) for the attention-getting hey, and hola for the greeting hey.

• Sorry for Your Loss in Spanish lo siento mucho por tu pérdida

  Lo siento mucho por tu pérdida is the standard Spanish phrase for sorry for your loss, used after someone has experienced a death in their life.

• Me Too in Spanish yo también

  "Me too" in Spanish is yo también for regular verbs and a mí también with gustar-type constructions. For negative agreement, use yo tampoco ("me neither").

• Have a Good Day in Spanish que tengas un buen día

  The most common way to say 'have a good day' in Spanish is 'que tengas un buen día' when speaking informally, or 'que tenga un buen día' in formal situations.

• Thank You Very Much in Spanish muchas gracias

  Muchas gracias is the standard Spanish phrase for thank you very much. It is polite, warm, and universally understood.

• Good Day in Spanish buen día

  Good day in Spanish is buen día or buenos días. Buenos días (literally 'good days,' always plural) is the standard morning greeting used everywhere.

• Bless You in Spanish salud

  Salud is the most common way to say 'bless you' after a sneeze in Spanish.

• Safe Travels in Spanish buen viaje

  Safe travels in Spanish is buen viaje, literally 'good trip.' Alternatives include que te vaya bien and feliz viaje.

• Are You in Spanish ¿eres tú? / ¿estás tú?

  'Are you' in Spanish is either ¿eres? (from ser, for identity and traits) or ¿estás? (from estar, for states and locations). Formal versions use ¿es usted? and ¿está usted?

• Help Me in Spanish ayúdame

  Help me in Spanish is ayúdame (informal) or ayúdeme (formal). In emergencies, shout ¡socorro! or ¡auxilio!

• How Are You Doing in Spanish ¿cómo estás?

  'How are you doing' in Spanish is ¿cómo estás? (informal) or ¿cómo está usted? (formal). ¿Qué tal? is a casual universal alternative.

• I Am Sorry in Spanish lo siento

  'I am sorry' in Spanish is lo siento (I feel it / I'm sorry). Perdón and disculpa are lighter apologies. Lo lamento is more formal.

• Don't worry in Spanish no te preocupes

  No te preocupes is the informal way to say don't worry in Spanish. For formal situations, use no se preocupe. Tranquilo/a and no pasa nada are popular alternatives that convey reassurance.

• No worries in Spanish no te preocupes

  No worries in Spanish is most directly no te preocupes (don't worry). Alternatives include tranquilo/a, no hay problema, and no pasa nada — each with a slightly different tone.

• By the way in Spanish por cierto

  The most common Spanish equivalent of 'by the way' is 'por cierto,' used to introduce a new or tangential topic in conversation.

• In Jest in Spanish en broma

  In jest in Spanish is en broma, an adverbial phrase meaning something was said or done as a joke, not seriously.

• How do you feel in Spanish ¿Cómo te sientes?

  ¿Cómo te sientes? is the informal way to ask someone how they feel in Spanish, while ¿Cómo se siente? is the formal equivalent using usted.

• Apologize in Spanish disculparse

  Disculparse is the standard Spanish verb for to apologize, with pedir perdón and pedir disculpas as common alternatives.

Holidays & Culture

Cultural concepts, holidays, and culturally-loaded words that come up in real conversations.

• Mother's Day in Spanish Día de las Madres

  Mother's Day in Spanish is Día de las Madres in Mexico (always May 10) or Día de la Madre in Spain and most of Latin America (varies, often the first or second Sunday of.

• Mexico in Spanish México

  "México" is written with an "x" and an accent on the first "e." The "x" is pronounced as /h/ (like the Spanish "j"), a holdover from colonial-era orthography.

• Memorial Day in Spanish Día de los Caídos

  Memorial Day in Spanish is most often translated as Día de los Caídos (Day of the Fallen), the U.S. federal holiday honoring military members who died in service.

• Netherlands in Spanish Países Bajos

  "Netherlands" in Spanish is "Países Bajos," literally "Low Countries." Many speakers informally say "Holanda," though this technically refers to only two of the country's.

• Hail Mary in Spanish Ave María

  Hail Mary in Spanish is Ave María, used for the Catholic prayer and as a common exclamation of surprise.

• Valentine's Day in Spanish Día de San Valentín

  Valentine's Day in Spanish is Día de San Valentín, celebrated on February 14.

• Amish in Spanish amish

  Amish is used in Spanish as a direct borrowing from English and does not change for gender or number.

• Parade in Spanish desfile

  Desfile is the standard Spanish word for parade. It is a masculine noun (el desfile).

• Holiday in Spanish día festivo

• Jew in Spanish judío/judía

• Wedding in Spanish boda

  Wedding in Spanish is boda, a feminine noun, with casamiento and matrimonio as common alternatives.

• Fireworks in Spanish fuegos artificiales

  Fuegos artificiales is the standard Spanish expression for fireworks. Pirotecnia refers to the craft or industry of pyrotechnics, while cohetes and petardos describe individual rockets or firecrackers depending on the region.

• Rosary in Spanish rosario

  A string of beads used in prayer, or the devotional prayer itself, widely associated with Catholic tradition.

• Guitar in Spanish guitarra

  Guitar in Spanish is guitarra. The word actually entered English from Spanish, which borrowed it from Arabic. The guitar is deeply embedded in Hispanic culture, from flamenco to mariachi.

Colors & Visual Words

Colors, sizes, and the visual descriptors you'll use to talk about the world around you.

• Orange in Spanish naranja

  Orange in Spanish is naranja for both the color and the fruit. The fruit is feminine (la naranja) and the color is invariant (camisa naranja, autos naranja).

• Purple in Spanish morado

  Purple in Spanish is morado as the everyday default. Púrpura is more literary and royal, violeta covers the violet end of the spectrum, and lila is lilac.

• Yellow in Spanish amarillo

  Yellow in Spanish is amarillo, agreeing in gender and number (amarillo, amarilla, amarillos, amarillas).

• Brown in Spanish marrón

  Brown in Spanish has a regional split. Marrón is the default in Spain and the Southern Cone. Café is the everyday word in Mexico and most of Latin America.

• Black in Spanish negro

  Black in Spanish is negro, agreeing in gender and number (negro, negra, negros, negras).

• Red in Spanish rojo

  Red in Spanish is rojo, agreeing in gender and number: rojo, roja, rojos, rojas. Colorado is a warmer, rosier red common in Mexico and Argentina. Encarnado is poetic blood-red.

• Pink in Spanish rosa

  Pink in Spanish is rosa across Spain and Latin America. Rosado is also widespread in Latin America, especially for the strict color.

• Blue in Spanish azul

  Blue in Spanish is azul, used for both the color and the noun. Modifiers add nuance: azul claro (light), azul oscuro (dark), azul marino (navy).

• Gold in Spanish oro

  Oro is the Spanish noun for gold as a metal or material, while dorado is the adjective used to describe something golden in color or appearance.

• Green in Spanish verde

  Verde is the Spanish word for green. Unlike many adjectives, verde does not change with gender — it is verde for both masculine and feminine nouns.

• Rainbow in Spanish arcoíris

  Rainbow in Spanish is arcoíris (also written arco iris as two words). It is a masculine noun that literally translates to arc of Iris, referring to the Greek goddess of the.

• White in Spanish blanco

  "White" in Spanish is "blanco" (masculine) or "blanca" (feminine). It changes form to agree in gender and number with the noun it describes.

• Lavender in Spanish lavanda

  The Spanish word for 'lavender' is 'lavanda,' used for both the plant and the color.

• Teal in Spanish verde azulado

• Tan in Spanish bronceado

  Bronceado means suntan in Spanish, while the tan color is marrón claro or beige depending on context.

Time, Days & Dates

Days, months, time of day, and the words you need to make plans in Spanish.

• Time in Spanish tiempo

  Time in Spanish splits into three words.

• When in Spanish cuando

  When in Spanish is cuando without an accent (statement: when I get home) or ¿cuándo? with an accent (question: when do you arrive?).

• Tuesday in Spanish martes

  Tuesday in Spanish is martes, lowercase and the same in singular and plural.

• Monday in Spanish lunes

  Monday in Spanish is lunes, always lowercase. The plural is the same word: el lunes (this Monday) vs los lunes (every Monday). Lunes is masculine and comes from luna (moon).

• May in Spanish mayo

  May in Spanish is mayo when it's the fifth month of the year, and poder (or puede que plus subjunctive) when it's the modal verb for permission or possibility.

• Morning in Spanish mañana

  Morning in Spanish is mañana, the same word as tomorrow, with context deciding which meaning. In the morning is por la mañana. Madrugada is the very early hours (1-5 a.m.

• Month in Spanish mes

  Mes is the Spanish word for month, a masculine noun used to refer to any of the twelve divisions of the calendar year.

• Tomorrow in Spanish mañana

  Tomorrow in Spanish is mañana, the same word that means morning. Context tells you which: hasta mañana means see you tomorrow, while por la mañana means in the.

• Date in Spanish fecha

  Fecha means a calendar date in Spanish. The word cita covers romantic dates and appointments, while dátil refers to the date fruit.

• January in Spanish enero

  Enero is the Spanish word for January, the first month of the year. Unlike in English, month names are never capitalized in Spanish.

• What Time in Spanish ¿Qué hora es?

  The standard Spanish phrase for asking the time is '¿Qué hora es?' To ask at what time something happens, use '¿A qué hora?'

• Summer in Spanish verano

  The Spanish word for 'summer' is 'verano,' a masculine noun. The literary synonym 'estío' appears in poetry and formal writing.

• June in Spanish junio

  Junio is the Spanish word for June. Unlike English, months in Spanish are not capitalized unless they begin a sentence.

• What Time Is It in Spanish ¿Qué hora es?

  What time is it in Spanish is ¿Qué hora es?, the phrase every beginner learns early. Answers use es la for one o'clock and son las for all other hours.

• September in Spanish septiembre

  Septiembre is the Spanish word for September. Unlike English, months are not capitalized in Spanish.

• Day in Spanish día

  Día is the Spanish word for day. Despite ending in -a, it is masculine—el día, not la día. This is one of the most common gender exceptions beginners encounter.

• In Due Time Meaning in Spanish a su debido tiempo

  In due time translates to a su debido tiempo in Spanish, an adverbial phrase meaning at the right moment or when the time is right.

• Today in Spanish hoy

  Hoy is the Spanish adverb meaning today. It is one of the most frequently used time words in the language.

• Spring in Spanish primavera

  Spring (the season) in Spanish is primavera, a feminine noun.

• July in Spanish julio

  July in Spanish is julio, a masculine noun that is not capitalized in standard Spanish (unlike English). It is named after Julius Caesar, same as in English.

• December in Spanish diciembre

  Diciembre is the Spanish word for December, the twelfth and final month of the year. Like all months in Spanish, it is not capitalized unless it begins a sentence.

• Yesterday in Spanish ayer

• Afternoon in Spanish tarde

• Century in Spanish siglo

• Now in Spanish ahora

  The Spanish word for now is "ahora" (ah-OH-rah). It is an adverb of time used to indicate the present moment.

• Sometimes in Spanish a veces

  The Spanish phrase for sometimes is "a veces" (ah BEH-sehs).

• Weekend in Spanish fin de semana

  The Spanish phrase for weekend is fin de semana, literally meaning end of the week.

• Last Night in Spanish anoche

  Anoche is the Spanish adverb meaning "last night.

• March in Spanish marzo

  Marzo is the Spanish word for the month of March. Unlike in English, months are not capitalized in Spanish unless they begin a sentence.

• Sunday in Spanish domingo

  Domingo is the Spanish word for "Sunday." Unlike in English, days of the week are not capitalized in Spanish.

• Fall in Spanish otoño

  Otoño is the Spanish word for fall (autumn). The verb 'to fall' is caer.

• February in Spanish febrero

  Febrero is the Spanish word for February, the second month of the year.

• October in Spanish octubre

  Octubre is the Spanish word for October. Unlike in English, months are not capitalized in Spanish unless they begin a sentence.

• Autumn in Spanish otoño

  Otoño is the Spanish word for autumn (or fall). Unlike English, which uses two interchangeable names for the season, Spanish has a single term — otoño — used across all Spanish-speaking countries.

• Hours in Spanish horas

  Hours in Spanish is horas. It is the plural of hora and is essential for telling time, scheduling, and expressing duration.

• Seven in Spanish siete

  Seven in Spanish is siete, a fundamental number used in counting, telling time, giving dates, and many everyday conversations.

• Tonight in Spanish esta noche

  Esta noche is the Spanish translation of tonight, literally meaning 'this night.' It is used to refer to the current evening or the night ahead.

• Twenty-Nine in Spanish veintinueve

  Veintinueve is the Spanish word for the number 29, written as a single compound word rather than two separate words.

• Next Week in Spanish la semana que viene

  "La semana que viene" and "la próxima semana" both translate "next week" in Spanish, with slight regional and register differences.

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