How does Parrot's Spanish vocabulary library work?

Each page covers a single English word or phrase, with the most common Spanish translation, pronunciation guide, real example sentences, common mistakes, and cultural context where it matters. Pages are written by native-speaker editors and updated as the language evolves.

Is the Parrot vocabulary library free?

Yes, every vocabulary page is free to read with no signup required. Parrot's mobile app (where you actually practice with native-speaker video, parrot back what you hear, and use the spaced-repetition personal dictionary) is a paid subscription.

How is this different from a dictionary like WordReference?

Dictionaries give you the translation. Parrot gives you the translation plus the real-world context: how native speakers actually use the word, when to use one regional variant over another, what mistakes English speakers tend to make, and how the word fits into Spanish-speaking culture.

How do I remember Spanish vocabulary long-term?

Vocabulary needs spaced repetition AND real-world exposure. Most learners forget 70% of what they study within 48 hours when they only memorize lists. Parrot's videos surround you with native-speaker usage, and the in-app personal dictionary surfaces words right before you'd forget them.

Spanish vocabulary library

Every Spanish vocabulary word, with real native examples.

Learn how to say everyday English words in Spanish, with native pronunciation, real example sentences, and cultural context. Free, growing, and built on the Parrot Method.

Food & Drink

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

Sage in Spanish salvia
Salvia is the Spanish word for sage, the aromatic herb used in stuffings, sauces, and roasted meats. It's a feminine noun and is unrelated to sabio (a wise person), even though English uses sage for both meanings.
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.
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. The English word kale is also widely accepted, especially among younger speakers.
Taro in Spanish malanga
Malanga is the most common Spanish word for taro, a starchy root vegetable popular in Caribbean and Central American cooking. It goes by yautía in Puerto Rico and the DR, and is sometimes confused with ñame.

People & Family

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

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. The word is universal across Spanish-speaking countries.

Nature & Animals

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

Axolotl in Spanish ajolote
Ajolote is the Spanish word for axolotl, the iconic Mexican salamander famous for its regenerative abilities. The word comes from Náhuatl (āxōlōtl, meaning water monster).
Raccoon in Spanish mapache
Mapache is the standard Spanish word for raccoon, the masked nocturnal mammal common across the Americas. The word comes from Náhuatl (mapach, the one who takes everything in its hands).

Body & Health

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

Seizure in Spanish convulsión
Convulsión is the standard Spanish word for a seizure (the medical event). Ataque epiléptico specifies an epileptic seizure. Crisis convulsiva is the more clinical writing.

Everyday Actions

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

Update in Spanish actualizar
Actualizar is the standard Spanish verb for to update, used for software, information, records, and bringing someone up to speed.
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.

Emotions & Descriptions

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

Regret in Spanish arrepentirse
Arrepentirse is the most natural Spanish verb for to regret, used for personal regrets about your own choices. Lamentar is more formal and is often used to express regret about a loss or to apologize professionally.
Nonchalant in Spanish despreocupado
Despreocupado is the standard Spanish translation for nonchalant, describing someone who's relaxed, unbothered, or carefree. The idiom como si nada (like it's nothing) is a common everyday alternative.

Greetings & Phrases

Hellos, condolences, and other phrases that grease the wheels of social interaction.

Welcome in Spanish bienvenido
Bienvenido is welcome in Spanish, used to greet people arriving somewhere. It changes form to match the listener's gender and number: bienvenido, bienvenida, bienvenidos, bienvenidas. De nada is the separate phrase for you're welcome (the response to thank you).
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. Mi más sentido pésame and te acompaño en el sentimiento are heavier, more traditional alternatives.

Holidays & Culture

Cultural concepts, holidays, and culturally-loaded words that come up in real conversations.

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. In bilingual U.S. contexts the English Memorial Day is also widely used.

Frequently Asked Questions About Spanish Vocabulary

How does Parrot's Spanish vocabulary library work?: Each page covers a single English word or phrase, with the most common Spanish translation, pronunciation guide, real example sentences, common mistakes, and cultural context where it matters. Pages are written by native-speaker editors and updated as the language evolves.
Is the Parrot vocabulary library free?: Yes, every vocabulary page is free to read with no signup required. Parrot's mobile app (where you actually practice with native-speaker video, parrot back what you hear, and use the spaced-repetition personal dictionary) is a paid subscription.
How is this different from a dictionary like WordReference?: Dictionaries give you the translation. Parrot gives you the translation plus the real-world context: how native speakers actually use the word, when to use one regional variant over another, what mistakes English speakers tend to make, and how the word fits into Spanish-speaking culture.
How do I remember Spanish vocabulary long-term?: Vocabulary needs spaced repetition AND real-world exposure. Most learners forget 70% of what they study within 48 hours when they only memorize lists. Parrot's videos surround you with native-speaker usage, and the in-app personal dictionary surfaces words right before you'd forget them.