Welcome to “List of Spanish Words in English A-Z,” a comprehensive blog dedicated to exploring the rich and diverse world of Spanish vocabulary.
From the vibrant colors of daily life to the intricate nuances of culture and expression, Spanish words carry a melody and rhythm that resonate across continents. Our journey through the alphabet offers a unique window into the language’s essence, unfolding the beauty of each word and its English translation.
Whether you’re a language enthusiast, a curious learner, or a seasoned linguist, this blog is your gateway to understanding and appreciating the depth and charm of Spanish, one letter at a time.
Join us as we embark on this linguistic adventure, exploring the fascinating interplay between Spanish and English, and uncovering the stories behind the words.
Spanish Words in English A-Z
Below is the list of Spanish words in alphabetical order:
A
- Amor – Love
- Amigo – Friend
- Agua – Water
- Ayudar – Help
- Amarillo – Yellow
- Arriba – Up, above
- Abajo – Down, below
- Árbol – Tree
- Animales – Animals
- Abrir – Open
- Aprender – Learn
- Ayer – Yesterday
- Alto – Tall, high
- Antes – Before
- Afuera – Outside
- Adentro – Inside
- Ahora – Now
- Aire – Air
- Auto – Car
- Aurora – Dawn
- Año – Year
- Arte – Art
- Ancho – Wide
- Azul – Blue
- Abuelo – Grandfather
- Abuela – Grandmother
- Almuerzo – Lunch
- Alma – Soul
- Apagar – Turn off
- Avión – Airplane
- Andar – Walk
- Agradecer – To thank
- Aroma – Aroma
- Aventura – Adventure
- Abrigo – Coat
- Almohada – Pillow
- Arena – Sand
- Aceite – Oil
- Asiento – Seat
- Amanecer – Dawn
- Anillo – Ring
- Alegría – Happiness
- Almendra – Almond
- Asistir – Attend
- Alma – Soul
- Arroz – Rice
- Aviso – Notice
- Apio – Celery
- Arco – Arch
- Atardecer – Dusk
- Ascensor – Elevator
B
- Bueno – Good
- Beber – Drink
- Bonito – Pretty
- Bajo – Short (in height)
- Blanco – White
- Buscar – Search, look for
- Biblioteca – Library
- Bicicleta – Bicycle
- Bailar – Dance
- Barato – Cheap
- Brazo – Arm
- Bolsa – Bag
- Baño – Bathroom
- Botella – Bottle
- Boca – Mouth
- Bosque – Forest
- Bebé – Baby
- Beso – Kiss
- Botón – Button
- Boda – Wedding
- Beneficio – Benefit
- Batería – Battery
- Banana – Banana
- Barco – Boat
- Balón – Ball
- Brillar – Shine
- Bestia – Beast
- Balcón – Balcony
- Bufanda – Scarf
- Barrer – Sweep
- Brazalete – Bracelet
- Burlarse – Mock, make fun of
- Brote – Sprout
- Brillo – Brightness
- Bufón – Jester
- Burla – Joke
- Búho – Owl
- Bulto – Lump, bump
- Burbuja – Bubble
- Brújula – Compass
- Bulto – Bundle
- Bisagra – Hinge
- Barranco – Ravine
- Barrera – Barrier
- Blandir – Wield
- Bruma – Mist
- Borde – Edge
- Bálsamo – Balm
- Brújula – Compass
- Bendición – Blessing
C
- Casa – House
- Coche – Car
- Ciudad – City
- Comer – Eat
- Calor – Heat
- Correr – Run
- Color – Color
- Cielo – Sky
- Calle – Street
- Cama – Bed
- Cabeza – Head
- Corazón – Heart
- Cuatro – Four
- Café – Coffee
- Canción – Song
- Cuerpo – Body
- Cara – Face
- Computadora – Computer
- Cumpleaños – Birthday
- Clase – Class
- Cocina – Kitchen
- Cuchillo – Knife
- Camino – Path, road
- Cultura – Culture
- Crear – Create
- Cielo – Sky, heaven
- Calma – Calm
- Cuento – Story, tale
- Cuadro – Painting, picture
- Cruz – Cross
- Cobre – Copper
- Cadena – Chain
- Codo – Elbow
- Codo – Stingy
- Cuerno – Horn
- Cuna – Cradle
- Cima – Summit, top
- Cubo – Cube
- Cubo – Bucket
- Cuero – Leather
- Corte – Cut
- Cola – Tail
- Cola – Glue
- Calvo – Bald
- Canto – Chant, song
- Caro – Expensive
- Caja – Box
- Cartera – Wallet
- Cuchara – Spoon
- Collar – Necklace
E
- Esperar – Wait, hope
- Escribir – Write
- Escuela – School
- Estrella – Star
- Estar – Be (state of being)
- Elefante – Elephant
- Ejemplo – Example
- Elegir – Choose, select
- Especial – Special
- Empezar – Start, begin
- Entrada – Entrance
- Entender – Understand
- Equipo – Team
- Energía – Energy
- Explicar – Explain
- Experiencia – Experience
- Escuchar – Listen
- Edificio – Building
- Extraño – Strange, unusual
- Economía – Economy
- Enseñar – Teach
- Error – Error, mistake
- Estación – Station, season
- Efecto – Effect
- Estilo – Style
- Etapa – Stage, phase
- Evento – Event
- Exacto – Exact
- Éxito – Success
- Emoción – Emotion
- Empresa – Company, business
- Encanto – Charm
- Escala – Scale, ladder
- Escenario – Scenario, stage
- Espejo – Mirror
- Especie – Species
- Esquema – Scheme, outline
- Estatua – Statue
- Estrategia – Strategy
- Eternidad – Eternity
- Examen – Exam
- Excusa – Excuse
- Ejército – Army
- Euforia – Euphoria
- Evolución – Evolution
- Edad – Age
- Enfermedad – Illness
- Enemigo – Enemy
- Enlace – Link, bond
- Enfoque – Focus
D
- Día – Day
- Dinero – Money
- Dormir – Sleep
- Decir – Say, tell
- Dulce – Sweet
- Derecho – Right (direction)
- Derecho – Right (legal)
- Dolor – Pain
- Doctor – Doctor
- Danza – Dance
- Dibujo – Drawing
- Diente – Tooth
- Dedo – Finger
- Desierto – Desert
- Dueño – Owner
- Donde – Where
- Difícil – Difficult
- Durante – During
- Demasiado – Too much
- Descubrir – Discover
- Deseo – Desire, wish
- Disfrutar – Enjoy
- Distancia – Distance
- Detalle – Detail
- Deber – Duty, must
- Destino – Destiny, destination
- Danza – Dance
- Deporte – Sport
- Diario – Daily, diary
- Duda – Doubt
- Dulzura – Sweetness
- Dragón – Dragon
- Dama – Lady
- Dominar – Dominate
- Diplomacia – Diplomacy
- Dinámica – Dynamics
- Descanso – Rest
- Documento – Document
- Diploma – Diploma
- Diversidad – Diversity
- Dosis – Dose
- Devoción – Devotion
- Dibujo – Drawing
- Dictado – Dictation
- Dilema – Dilemma
- Disciplina – Discipline
- Distribuir – Distribute
- Divertido – Fun
- Dúo – Duo
- Descuento – Discount
F
- Familia – Family
- Fuego – Fire
- Feliz – Happy
- Frío – Cold
- Fruta – Fruit
- Foto – Photo
- Fiesta – Party
- Flor – Flower
- Fácil – Easy
- Fuerte – Strong
- Futuro – Future
- Forma – Shape, form
- Favor – Favor
- Frontera – Border
- Fin – End
- Frase – Phrase
- Fútbol – Football, soccer
- Falta – Lack, fault
- Funcionar – Work, function
- Famoso – Famous
- Fábrica – Factory
- Fresco – Fresh, cool
- Fondo – Background, bottom
- Fumar – Smoke
- Frase – Sentence
- Fuerza – Strength, force
- Fe – Faith
- Fiebre – Fever
- Final – Final, end
- Firma – Signature
- Filosofía – Philosophy
- Festival – Festival
- Frecuencia – Frequency
- Fantasía – Fantasy
- Fósforo – Match (for fire)
- Funda – Case, cover
- Feria – Fair
- Fusión – Fusion
- Fracaso – Failure
- Frente – Forehead, front
- Favorito – Favorite
- Fantasma – Ghost
- Fábula – Fable
- Figura – Figure
- Folio – Sheet (of paper)
- Fertilidad – Fertility
- Futbolista – Football player, soccer player
- Filtrar – Filter
- Flotar – Float
- Flexibilidad – Flexibility
G
- Gato – Cat
- Grande – Big, large
- Ganar – Win, earn
- Gente – People
- Gusto – Taste, pleasure
- Gobierno – Government
- Gol – Goal (in sports)
- Guerra – War
- Grupo – Group
- Guía – Guide
- Golpe – Hit, strike
- Girar – Turn, spin
- Gris – Gray
- Gracia – Grace, charm
- Galleta – Cookie
- Garganta – Throat
- Globo – Balloon, globe
- Granja – Farm
- Guardar – Save, keep
- Gusano – Worm
- Ganancia – Profit, gain
- Gorra – Cap
- Gafas – Glasses
- Garaje – Garage
- Gesto – Gesture
- Generoso – Generous
- Grano – Grain
- Guitarra – Guitar
- Gemelo – Twin
- Garantía – Warranty, guarantee
- Gasolina – Gasoline
- Gema – Gem
- Gel – Gel
- Generación – Generation
- Gobernar – Govern
- Gráfico – Graph
- Graduación – Graduation
- Gramática – Grammar
- Gravedad – Gravity
- Grueso – Thick
- Guante – Glove
- Gallo – Rooster
- Ganado – Cattle
- Garra – Claw
- Gas – Gas
- Gaviota – Seagull
- Gestión – Management
- Goma – Rubber, eraser
- Guayaba – Guava
- Guion – Script
H
- Hola – Hello
- Hacer – To do, make
- Hombre – Man
- Hablar – To speak
- Hora – Hour, time
- Hijo – Son
- Hija – Daughter
- Hotel – Hotel
- Historia – History, story
- Huevo – Egg
- Hoy – Today
- Hermano – Brother
- Hermana – Sister
- Hambre – Hunger
- Humano – Human
- Humor – Humor
- Helado – Ice cream
- Hogar – Home
- Hierro – Iron
- Hielo – Ice
- Hueso – Bone
- Honor – Honor
- Huerto – Orchard, vegetable garden
- Hilo – Thread
- Herramienta – Tool
- Héroe – Hero
- Herida – Wound, injury
- Huelga – Strike (protest)
- Habilidad – Skill, ability
- Halcón – Falcon
- Harina – Flour
- Hasta – Until
- Hueco – Hole
- Huracán – Hurricane
- Humedad – Humidity
- Hipótesis – Hypothesis
- Horizontal – Horizontal
- Hospital – Hospital
- Humilde – Humble
- Hinchazón – Swelling
- Hiedra – Ivy
- Horizonte – Horizon
- Hechizo – Spell, enchantment
- Hada – Fairy
- Hoguera – Bonfire
- Huesped – Guest
- Hígado – Liver
- Hormiga – Ant
- Hipoteca – Mortgage
- Hembra – Female
I
- Idea – Idea
- Iglesia – Church
- Importante – Important
- Isla – Island
- Izquierda – Left (direction)
- Invierno – Winter
- Imagen – Image, picture
- Iniciar – Initiate, start
- Información – Information
- Interesante – Interesting
- Ingeniero – Engineer
- Invitar – Invite
- Industria – Industry
- Insecto – Insect
- Inteligente – Intelligent
- Instrumento – Instrument
- Instante – Instant, moment
- Incluir – Include
- Índice – Index
- Invertir – Invest
- Inmigrante – Immigrant
- Indicar – Indicate
- Interno – Internal
- Instituto – Institute
- Ilusión – Illusion, hope
- Inocente – Innocent
- Inmenso – Immense
- Íntimo – Intimate
- Idea – Idea
- Igual – Equal, same
- Impacto – Impact
- Infección – Infection
- Intensidad – Intensity
- Iluminar – Illuminate
- Inusual – Unusual
- Inmediato – Immediate
- Incluso – Including
- Ingresar – Enter, enroll
- Incapacidad – Disability
- Irritar – Irritate
- Insistir – Insist
- Influir – Influence
- Identificar – Identify
- Ilustrar – Illustrate
- Inquietud – Restlessness, anxiety
- Infancia – Childhood
- Irónico – Ironic
- Inmortal – Immortal
- Índigo – Indigo
- Imán – Magnet
J
- Jugar – Play
- Joven – Young, youth
- Justo – Fair, just
- Jardín – Garden
- Joya – Jewel
- Jamás – Never
- Jersey – Sweater
- Juez – Judge
- Jugar – To play
- Junio – June
- Julio – July
- Jirafa – Giraffe
- Jabón – Soap
- Juego – Game
- Junto – Together
- Jornada – Day’s work, journey
- Jengibre – Ginger
- Juicio – Judgment, trial
- Jubilación – Retirement
- Juguete – Toy
- Jurado – Jury
- Jactarse – Boast
- Jinete – Rider, horseman
- Jaula – Cage
- Jeque – Sheikh
- Joya – Jewel, gem
- Jabalí – Wild boar
- Jubiloso – Joyful
- Júbilo – Joy
- Jalea – Jelly
- Jengibre – Ginger
- Jardinero – Gardener
- Jarrón – Vase
- Jerarquía – Hierarchy
- Jeroglífico – Hieroglyph
- Jesuita – Jesuit
- Jet – Jet
- Jinete – Rider, horseman
- Jitomate – Tomato (in some regions)
- Jocoso – Jocular, funny
- Jornal – Daily wage
- Jornalero – Day laborer
- Joyero – Jeweler
- Juanete – Bunion
- Judía – Bean
- Judicial – Judicial
- Judo – Judo
- Jueves – Thursday
- Juguetería – Toy store
- Juliana – Julianne (cut in cooking)
K
Many words in Spanish that start with the letter ‘K’ are borrowed from other languages, reflecting the diverse influences on the Spanish language. Here’s a list of such words, showcasing the adaptability and inclusiveness of Spanish vocabulary.
- Kilómetro – Kilometer
- Karate – Karate
- Kilo – Kilo, kilogram
- Kiwi – Kiwi (fruit)
- Kárate – Karate (alternative spelling)
- Káiser – Kaiser
- Kéfir – Kefir (type of fermented milk drink)
- Karma – Karma
- Kayak – Kayak
- Ketchup – Ketchup
- Koala – Koala
- Kimono – Kimono
- Krill – Krill
- Kilovatio – Kilowatt
- Kitsch – Kitsch (art, objects, or design considered to be in poor taste)
- Kuwaití – Kuwaiti
- Kárateka – Karateka (a karate practitioner)
- Kiosco – Kiosk
- Kilogramo – Kilogram
- Kinesiología – Kinesiology
- Kaki – Persimmon (also known as Sharon fruit)
- Karaoke – Karaoke
- Kilovoltio – Kilovolt
- Kazajo – Kazakh
- Kurdistaní – Kurdish (pertaining to Kurdistan)
- Kártel – Cartel
- Kafkiano – Kafkaesque
- Kanji – Kanji (Japanese writing characters)
- Kitsch – Kitsch
- Kilocaloría – Kilocalorie
- Knockout – Knockout
- Kickboxing – Kickboxing
- Kung-fu – Kung Fu
- Karst – Karst (a type of landscape)
- Kiosko – Kiosk (alternative spelling)
- Kilohertzio – Kilohertz
- Kantiano – Kantian (related to the philosophy of Immanuel Kant)
- Kafkiano – Kafkaesque (surreal or oppressive complexity)
- Kamikaze – Kamikaze
- Kinesioterapia – Kinesiotherapy
- Kinesiólogo – Kinesiologist
- Karstificación – Karstification (process of landscape formation)
- Kriptón – Krypton
- Kinesiotape – Kinesio tape
- Kiwi – Kiwi (bird)
- Képi – Kepi (flat-topped military cap)
- Kraken – Kraken (mythical sea monster)
- Kilates – Carats (measure of gold purity)
- Kermés – Kermes (a type of fair or festival)
- Kleptomanía – Kleptomania
L
- Libro – Book
- Luz – Light
- Leer – Read
- Luna – Moon
- Largo – Long
- Llegar – Arrive
- Lugar – Place
- Leche – Milk
- Llave – Key
- Línea – Line
- Libertad – Freedom
- Llamar – Call
- Lento – Slow
- Lápiz – Pencil
- Lengua – Tongue, language
- Lluvia – Rain
- Lista – List
- Limón – Lemon
- León – Lion
- Lindo – Pretty, cute
- Lleno – Full
- Lágrima – Tear
- Lobo – Wolf
- Lanzar – Throw
- Ladrillo – Brick
- Laboratorio – Laboratory
- Latitud – Latitude
- Legumbre – Vegetable
- Lectura – Reading
- Legislación – Legislation
- Letra – Letter (of the alphabet)
- Líder – Leader
- Lógica – Logic
- Lujo – Luxury
- Licencia – License
- Latir – Beat (as in heart)
- Lazo – Ribbon, bond
- Limpiar – Clean
- Lavanda – Lavender
- Líquido – Liquid
- Locura – Madness
- Ladrón – Thief
- Límite – Limit
- Laboral – Work-related
- Laguna – Lagoon
- Lengüeta – Tongue (of a shoe)
- Licuadora – Blender
- Lámpara – Lamp
- Litoral – Coast
- Lírico – Lyrical
M
- Madre – Mother
- Mundo – World
- Más – More
- Mano – Hand
- Mar – Sea
- Mirar – Look, watch
- Mañana – Tomorrow, morning
- Mujer – Woman
- Momento – Moment
- Miedo – Fear
- Mesa – Table
- Música – Music
- Montaña – Mountain
- Mercado – Market
- Medicina – Medicine
- Movimiento – Movement
- Mensaje – Message
- Mente – Mind
- Mejor – Better, best
- Muchacho – Boy
- Muchacha – Girl
- Maestro – Teacher (male)
- Maestra – Teacher (female)
- Mapa – Map
- Madera – Wood
- Máquina – Machine
- Minuto – Minute
- Muro – Wall
- Moda – Fashion
- Mágico – Magical
- Moneda – Coin
- Misión – Mission
- Motor – Engine
- Memoria – Memory
- Misterio – Mystery
- Matemáticas – Mathematics
- Medio – Half, medium
- Mitad – Half
- Miel – Honey
- Máximo – Maximum
- Monstruo – Monster
- Mármol – Marble
- Molino – Mill
- Melodía – Melody
- Milagro – Miracle
- Morado – Purple
- Máscara – Mask
- Militar – Military
- Mueble – Furniture
- Margarita – Daisy
N
- Nombre – Name
- Noche – Night
- Nunca – Never
- Nada – Nothing
- Nuevo – New
- Necesitar – Need
- Nariz – Nose
- Niño – Boy, child
- Niña – Girl, child
- Naturaleza – Nature
- Norte – North
- Noticia – News
- Nube – Cloud
- Nacional – National
- Número – Number
- Negro – Black
- Novela – Novel
- Navidad – Christmas
- Nadar – Swim
- Nota – Note, grade
- Normal – Normal
- Necesidad – Necessity
- Negocio – Business
- Nervioso – Nervous
- Nieve – Snow
- Novio – Boyfriend
- Novia – Girlfriend
- Nacer – Be born
- Narrar – Narrate
- Nave – Ship
- Nivel – Level
- Naranja – Orange (color, fruit)
- Neblina – Fog
- Nudo – Knot
- Noble – Noble
- Notar – Notice
- Nutrir – Nurture, nourish
- Nación – Nation
- Níquel – Nickel
- Nopal – Prickly pear cactus
- Níveo – Snowy, white
- Nata – Cream
- Nómada – Nomad
- Natación – Swimming
- Nostalgia – Nostalgia
- Neurona – Neuron
- Neutral – Neutral
- Nectarina – Nectarine
- Niquelado – Nickel-plated
Ñ
- Ñoño – Dull, boring
- Ñu – Wildebeest
- Ñora – A type of small, round, red bell pepper
- Ñoquis – Gnocchi
- Ñandú – Rhea (a large bird similar to an ostrich)
- Ñame – Yam
- Ñaque – Trifle, insignificance
- Ñoñez – Childishness
- Ñublado – Cloudy
- Ñandutí – A type of Paraguayan lace
- Ñuñoa – A commune in Chile
- Ñora – Bell pepper (specific type)
- Ñeque – Stamina, grit
- Ñurda – Left-handed (slang)
- Ñandúes – Rheas (plural of Ñandú)
- Ñisca – A small amount (regional usage)
- Ñublo – Cloudiness, obscurity
- Ñíspola – Medlar (type of fruit)
- Ñandubay – A type of tree in South America
- Ñoñería – Foolishness, silliness
- Ñeñear – To act childishly
- Ñurda – Left-handed (slang, alternative spelling)
- Ñire – A type of beech tree native to southern Chile and Argentina
- Ñipas – A town in Chile
- Ñeñi – Small, tiny (childish language)
- Ñiño – Little boy (affectionate term)
- Ñatita – Term of endearment, literally means ‘little nose’
- Ñeque – Force, energy (slang)
- Ñoñerías – Foolishnesses (plural of Ñoñería)
- Ñú – Wildebeest (alternative spelling)
- Ñudoso – Knotty
- Ñuboso – Cloudy, overcast
- Ñoclo – Lump, clod (slang)
- Ñuble – A region in Chile
- Ñeclis – A colloquial term (regional usage)
- Ñapanga – Big lip (slang)
- Ñoroso – Snoring (adjective)
- Ñangotado – Exhausted, worn out
- Ñora – A type of chorizo (in some regions)
- Ñecla – A clumsy person (slang)
- Ñoco – Fool, simpleton (slang)
- Ñengo – A nickname or term for a street-smart person
- Ñus – Wildebeests (plural of Ñu)
- Ñorbo – A derogatory term for a lazy person
- Ñiposo – Snobbish, finicky
- Ñuble – A province in Chile
- Ñora – A type of dance (regional)
- Ñeblina – Mist, fog (another word for neblina)
- Ñandutí – A type of spider web
- Ñapa – A small extra addition or bonus
- Ñandutí – A type of traditional Paraguayan embroidered lace
O
- Ojo – Eye
- Oír – Hear
- Otro – Other
- Olvidar – Forget
- Oro – Gold
- Obtener – Obtain
- Oficina – Office
- Oportunidad – Opportunity
- Ocupar – Occupy, use
- Orden – Order
- Océano – Ocean
- Oveja – Sheep
- Objeto – Object
- Operación – Operation
- Opinión – Opinion
- Ofrecer – Offer
- Oso – Bear
- Orgullo – Pride
- Observar – Observe
- Ocultar – Hide
- Olla – Pot
- Obra – Work, piece of work
- Otoño – Autumn
- Oscuro – Dark
- Origen – Origin
- Orquesta – Orchestra
- Onda – Wave
- Orientar – Orient, guide
- Original – Original
- Olor – Smell
- Oferta – Offer, sale
- Ovación – Ovation
- Oxígeno – Oxygen
- Oasis – Oasis
- Optimista – Optimistic
- Obligar – Oblige, force
- Oído – Ear, hearing
- Orilla – Shore, edge
- Omitir – Omit
- Ortografía – Spelling
- Órgano – Organ
- Obedecer – Obey
- Opuesto – Opposite
- Ocasión – Occasion
- Obligación – Obligation
- Oeste – West
- Objetivo – Objective, goal
- Oficial – Official
- Ojo – Eye, look
- Oveja – Sheep
P
- Palabra – Word
- Padre – Father
- Poder – Power, to be able to
- Poner – Put, place
- Pais – Country
- Parte – Part
- Pequeño – Small
- Persona – Person
- Pensar – Think
- Pregunta – Question
- Pasar – Pass, spend time
- Problema – Problem
- Pueblo – Town, village
- Puerta – Door
- Perro – Dog
- Papel – Paper
- Película – Movie
- Primero – First
- Pelear – Fight
- Pescado – Fish
- Piso – Floor, apartment
- Pintar – Paint
- Paz – Peace
- Plaza – Square
- Planta – Plant
- Pelo – Hair
- Precio – Price
- Pronto – Soon
- Punto – Point
- Pie – Foot
- Pared – Wall
- Pan – Bread
- Pagar – Pay
- Pobre – Poor
- Parar – Stop
- Proyecto – Project
- Producir – Produce
- Prometer – Promise
- Peligro – Danger
- Paciente – Patient
- Pronunciar – Pronounce
- Política – Politics
- Presencia – Presence
- Público – Public
- Pensamiento – Thought
- Placer – Pleasure
- Profesor – Teacher, professor
- Piedra – Stone
- Permiso – Permission
- Parque – Park
Q
- Que – That, which
- Querer – To want, love
- Quién – Who
- Quedar – Stay, remain
- Quitar – Remove, take away
- Quizás – Perhaps
- Quince – Fifteen
- Química – Chemistry
- Quieto – Still, quiet
- Querido – Dear, beloved
- Queja – Complaint
- Querer – To want, love
- Quemar – Burn
- Quinceañera – Fifteenth birthday celebration
- Querella – Quarrel, complaint
- Quinto – Fifth
- Quisquilloso – Fussy, picky
- Quebrar – Break
- Quebranto – Breakdown, weakening
- Quinta – Villa, country house
- Quincena – Fortnight
- Quiromancia – Palmistry
- Quiropráctico – Chiropractor
- Quorum – Quorum
- Quisiera – I would like
- Quechua – Quechua (Andean indigenous people)
- Quinientos – Five hundred
- Quisquilloso – Fussy, finicky
- Quehacer – Chore, task
- Quilómetro – Kilometer
- Quilates – Carats
- Quebrada – Ravine
- Quimera – Chimera, fantasy
- Quinteto – Quintet
- Quintal – Quintal (unit of weight)
- Quinoa – Quinoa
- Quirófano – Operating room
- Quimono – Kimono
- Quinina – Quinine
- Quirúrgico – Surgical
- Querubín – Cherub
- Quinta – Fifth (alternative usage)
- Quiche – Quiche
- Quintaesencia – Quintessence
- Quijada – Jaw
- Quisquilla – Shrimp, prawn
- Quepis – Kepi (cap)
- Quetzal – Quetzal (bird)
- Quindío – Quindío (region in Colombia)
- Quinoa – Quinoa (alternative spelling)
R
- Rosa – Rose
- Río – River
- Rojo – Red
- Rápido – Fast
- Realizar – Carry out, realize
- Razón – Reason
- Reír – Laugh
- Rey – King
- Ropa – Clothes
- Rico – Rich, tasty
- Reloj – Watch, clock
- Reunión – Meeting
- Recordar – Remember
- Romper – Break
- Regalo – Gift
- Rato – While, short time
- Raza – Race, breed
- Riesgo – Risk
- Rueda – Wheel
- Rana – Frog
- Ruta – Route
- Ruido – Noise
- Rostro – Face
- Raíz – Root
- Ritmo – Rhythm
- Reina – Queen
- Resto – Rest, remainder
- Roca – Rock
- Región – Region
- Rural – Rural
- Receta – Recipe, prescription
- Respeto – Respect
- Rival – Rival
- Reto – Challenge
- Radio – Radio
- Recurso – Resource
- Robar – Steal
- Rama – Branch
- Ratón – Mouse
- Rango – Rank
- Rostro – Face
- Rugido – Roar
- Resumen – Summary
- Rastro – Trace, track
- Riguroso – Rigorous
- Rueda – Wheel
- Revolución – Revolution
- Rellenar – Fill in, stuff
- Refugio – Refuge
- Rebanada – Slice
S
- Sol – Sun
- Ser – To be
- Siempre – Always
- Saber – Know
- Salir – Leave, go out
- Silla – Chair
- Semana – Week
- Sentir – Feel
- Suelo – Ground, floor
- Sangre – Blood
- Sueño – Dream, sleep
- Sombrero – Hat
- Silencio – Silence
- Sonreír – Smile
- Suerte – Luck
- Sistema – System
- Salud – Health
- Segundo – Second
- Simple – Simple
- Sabor – Flavor
- Secreto – Secret
- Sorpresa – Surprise
- Suficiente – Enough
- Seguir – Follow, continue
- Sombra – Shadow
- Suelo – Soil
- Saber – To know
- Señor – Mister, Sir
- Señora – Mrs., Lady
- Señal – Signal, sign
- Situación – Situation
- Sociedad – Society
- Sal – Salt
- Solución – Solution
- Soldado – Soldier
- Sótano – Basement
- Sufrir – Suffer
- Sospecha – Suspicion
- Soga – Rope
- Suceder – Happen
- Sustancia – Substance
- Soportar – Bear, endure
- Superficie – Surface
- Simpatía – Sympathy
- Silla – Chair
- Seda – Silk
- Sabio – Wise
- Sirena – Mermaid, siren
- Sandalia – Sandal
- Sorpresa – Surprise
T
- Tiempo – Time
- Tener – To have
- Trabajar – Work
- Tarde – Afternoon, late
- Tierra – Earth, land
- Tomar – Take, drink
- También – Also
- Todo – Everything, all
- Tren – Train
- Taza – Cup
- Teléfono – Telephone
- Temprano – Early
- Tema – Theme, subject
- Tipo – Type
- Tener – To have
- Teatro – Theater
- Total – Total
- Techo – Roof, ceiling
- Tradición – Tradition
- Tormenta – Storm
- Tesoro – Treasure
- Turista – Tourist
- Tabla – Table, board
- Triste – Sad
- Tío – Uncle
- Tía – Aunt
- Trabajo – Work, job
- Tamaño – Size
- Teoría – Theory
- Transporte – Transport
- Tecnología – Technology
- Traducir – Translate
- Triunfo – Triumph
- Trato – Deal, treatment
- Testigo – Witness
- Talento – Talent
- Tropical – Tropical
- Tendencia – Trend
- Tolerancia – Tolerance
- Templo – Temple
- Tercero – Third
- Tinta – Ink
- Tiburón – Shark
- Tornillo – Screw
- Trigo – Wheat
- Trompeta – Trumpet
- Tienda – Store, tent
- Tostada – Toast
- Terapia – Therapy
- Túnel – Tunnel
U
- Uno – One
- Usar – Use
- Último – Last
- Unir – Unite, join
- Universo – Universe
- Universidad – University
- Urgente – Urgent
- Útil – Useful
- Unidad – Unit
- Unión – Union
- Uva – Grape
- Uso – Use, usage
- Usuario – User
- Ubicación – Location
- Urgencia – Urgency
- Utopía – Utopia
- Uniforme – Uniform
- Único – Unique, only
- Ultra – Ultra
- Unánime – Unanimous
- Uña – Nail (finger or toe)
- Ultrasonido – Ultrasound
- Umbral – Threshold
- Urbe – City, metropolis
- Uruguayo – Uruguayan
- Unánimemente – Unanimously
- Ultramarino – Overseas
- Unilateral – Unilateral
- Ulterior – Ulterior, further
- Ufología – Ufology
- Uranio – Uranium
- Ulceroso – Ulcerous
- Ubre – Udder
- Ucronía – Uchronia (alternative history)
- Ufano – Proud, pleased
- Ultraje – Outrage, insult
- Ultravioleta – Ultraviolet
- Ululante – Howling, wailing
- Umbrío – Shady
- Ungüento – Ointment
- Unicelular – Unicellular
- Ungulado – Ungulate
- Unilateralmente – Unilaterally
- Uniformidad – Uniformity
- Unívoco – Unambiguous, unequivocal
- Urbano – Urban
- Urraca – Magpie
- Urología – Urology
- Usura – Usury
- Utilidad – Utility, usefulness
V
- Ver – See
- Vida – Life
- Voz – Voice
- Viajar – Travel
- Verde – Green
- Ventana – Window
- Vender – Sell
- Vino – Wine
- Valor – Value, courage
- Viento – Wind
- Vehículo – Vehicle
- Vista – View, sight
- Vivir – Live
- Vacaciones – Vacation
- Visitar – Visit
- Vaso – Glass, cup
- Vuelo – Flight
- Vestido – Dress
- Viejo – Old
- Vecino – Neighbor
- Volver – Return
- Variedad – Variety
- Virtud – Virtue
- Virus – Virus
- Vuelta – Turn, return
- Vigilar – Watch over, monitor
- Vital – Vital
- Voluntad – Will, volition
- Vulgar – Common, vulgar
- Vacío – Empty
- Venganza – Revenge
- Volumen – Volume
- Valle – Valley
- Víctima – Victim
- Varón – Male
- Vapor – Steam
- Verso – Verse
- Vestir – Dress, wear
- Vibrar – Vibrate
- Vicio – Vice
- Viaje – Trip, journey
- Válido – Valid
- Vanguardia – Vanguard
- Viga – Beam
- Vincular – Link, bind
- Violín – Violin
- Visión – Vision
- Vitalidad – Vitality
- Vuelco – Overturn, radical change
- Vocación – Vocation, calling
W
The letter ‘W’ is relatively uncommon in Spanish, and the majority of words starting with this letter are derived from foreign languages. This list exemplifies how Spanish has incorporated international terms into its lexicon.
- Washington – Washington (as in the city or state)
- Waterpolo – Water polo
- Web – Web (as in internet)
- Wifi – Wi-Fi
- Western – Western (as in the film genre)
- Whisky – Whiskey
- Windsurf – Windsurfing
- Walkman – Walkman (portable music player)
- Wagneriano – Wagnerian (related to Richard Wagner)
- Wélter – Welter (as in weight class in sports)
- Watt – Watt (unit of power)
- Wolframio – Tungsten (also known as wolfram)
- Webmaster – Webmaster
- Wok – Wok (cooking pan)
- Wisconsin – Wisconsin
- Windsurfista – Windsurfer
- Western – Western (as in cultural influence)
- Wagon-lit – Sleeping car (in a train)
- Weber – Weber (unit of magnetic flux)
- Waterpolista – Water polo player
- C. (Water Closet) – Toilet, restroom
- Wall Street – Wall Street
- Widget – Widget (in computing)
- Workflow – Workflow
- Windsurfing – Windsurfing (alternative spelling)
- Wearable – Wearable (as in technology)
- Wikipedia – Wikipedia
- Wi-Fi – Wi-Fi (alternative spelling)
- Workshop – Workshop
- Wellington – Wellington (as in the capital city of New Zealand)
- Wrapping – Wrapping
- Westfalia – Westphalia
- Windsor – Windsor (as in the location or style)
- Wombat – Wombat
- Wrap – Wrap (as in food)
- Whiskería – Whiskey bar
- Windsurfear – To windsurf (verb)
- C. (Wheelchair) – Wheelchair
- Wagnerianismo – Wagnerism
- Warrant – Warrant
- Webinar – Webinar
- Wattímetro – Wattmeter
- Winchester – Winchester (type of disk drive)
- Wiener – Wiener (as in sausage)
- Walkie-talkie – Walkie-talkie
- Wonton – Wonton
- Wagnerismo – Wagnerism (alternative spelling)
- Walabi – Wallaby
- Wéber – Weber (alternative spelling)
- Wushu – Wushu (Chinese martial arts)
X
The letter ‘X’ is relatively rare in Spanish, and it often appears in words of indigenous origin or words borrowed from other languages. Here are some Spanish words starting with ‘X’, along with their English translations:
- Xilografía – Woodcut, xylography
- Xenofobia – Xenophobia
- Xilófono – Xylophone
- Xenón – Xenon
- Xeroftalmia – Xerophthalmia (dryness of the eyes)
- Xilofonista – Xylophonist
- Xerojardinería – Xeriscaping (landscaping that reduces the need for irrigation)
- Xilografista – Xylographer
- Xenotrasplante – Xenotransplantation (transplanting organs or tissues between species)
- Xero – Xero- (prefix meaning ‘dry’)
- Xerocopia – Xerocopy, photocopy
- Xilema – Xylem (type of plant tissue)
- Xoconostle – Xoconostle (a type of prickly pear cactus fruit)
- Xantoma – Xanthoma (a skin condition)
- Xenotransplante – Xenotransplant
- Xilosa – Xylose (a type of sugar)
- Xantofila – Xanthophyll (a type of pigment)
- Xenófilo – Xenophile
- Xifoides – Xiphoid process (part of the sternum)
- Xerodermia – Xeroderma (a skin condition)
- Xeroderma – Xeroderma
- Xantopsia – Xanthopsia (a visual condition)
- Xocoyote – Youngest child (colloquial in some regions)
- Xenofilia – Xenophilia
- Xantina – Xanthine (a type of chemical compound)
- Xenobiótico – Xenobiotic (pertaining to a substance foreign to the body)
- Xerografía – Xerography
- Xerófito – Xerophyte (a plant adapted to dry environments)
- Xerofítico – Xerophytic
- Xantelasma – Xanthelasma (a skin condition)
- Xantófago – Xanthophagous (feeding on yellow plants)
- Xenocracia – Xenocracy (government by foreigners)
- Xenogénesis – Xenogenesis
- Xenón – Xenon
- Xenón – Xenon (alternative spelling)
- Xilófago – Xylophagous (feeding on wood)
- Xerófila – Xerophilous (adjective of xerophyte)
- Xilogravura – Wood engraving
- Xilográfico – Xylographic
- Xilografiado – Xylographed
- Xerostomía – Xerostomia (dry mouth)
- Xilógrafo – Xylographer
- Xerófito – Xerophyte
- Xenobiología – Xenobiology
- Xenogeneic – Xenogeneic (from a different species)
- Xilófono – Xylophone
- Xenotipo – Xenotype (a non-standard type)
- Xifópago – Xiphopagus (conjoined twins)
- Xilografía – Woodcut, xylography
- Xantina – Xanthine
Y
- Y – And
- Ya – Already, now
- Yate – Yacht
- Yema – Yolk, bud
- Yogur – Yogurt
- Yerno – Son-in-law
- Yeso – Plaster, cast
- Yodo – Iodine
- Yoga – Yoga
- Yegua – Mare
- Yugo – Yoke
- Yacimiento – Deposit, bed (geology)
- Yunta – Pair, team (of oxen)
- Yute – Jute
- Yogurtera – Yogurt maker
- Yerba – Herb, grass
- Yunta – Yoke (for oxen)
- Yema – Fingertip
- Yermo – Wasteland
- Yedra – Ivy
- Yelmo – Helmet
- Yuxtaposición – Juxtaposition
- Yucateco – Yucatecan (from Yucatán)
- Yuca – Cassava, yuca
- Yoguista – Yogi
- Yendo – Going (gerund of ‘ir’)
- Yanqui – Yankee
- Yesquero – Tinderbox
- Yoduro – Iodide
- Yacaré – Caiman (South American alligator)
- Yuxtaponer – Juxtapose
- Yuxtapuesto – Juxtaposed
- Yelmo – Helmet (archaic or poetic)
- Yanquilandia – Yankee land, colloquial for the USA
- Yodar – To iodize
- Yodurado – Iodized
- Yodado – Iodized
- Yodación – Iodization
- Yerbal – Herb garden
- Yaguareté – Jaguar (in some regions)
- Yucatán – Yucatán (region in Mexico)
- Yodofobia – Iodophobia (fear of iodine)
- Yidis – Yiddish
- Yerbería – Herb shop
- Yusero – Jujube tree
- Yaque – Jack (mechanical device)
- Yerbera – Herb container
- Yaguasa – Whistling duck
- Yerbatero – Herbalist
- Yute – Burlap (made from jute)
Z
- Zapato – Shoe
- Zona – Zone, area
- Zoo – Zoo
- Zorro – Fox
- Zanahoria – Carrot
- Zafiro – Sapphire
- Zapatero – Shoemaker
- Zumbido – Buzzing, humming
- Zancada – Stride
- Zarza – Bramble
- Zafiro – Sapphire
- Zaguan – Hallway
- Zambullirse – Dive, plunge
- Zarpar – Set sail
- Zozobra – Anxiety, unease
- Zumo – Juice
- Zurdo – Left-handed
- Zumbador – Buzzer
- Zurcir – Darn, mend
- Zueco – Clog (shoe)
- Zafarrancho – Cleanup, mess
- Zarzamora – Blackberry
- Zarzuela – Zarzuela (Spanish musical theatre genre)
- Zafio – Crude, coarse
- Zarzuela – Fish stew
- Zenit – Zenith
- Zafar – Unfasten, release
- Zafarrancho – Bustle, commotion
- Zafarí – Safari
- Zahorí – Dowser, water diviner
- Zalamero – Flatterer
- Zafiro – Sapphire (alternative spelling)
- Zalea – Sheepskin
- Zampar – Gobble up
- Zancudo – Mosquito
- Zanjar – Settle, resolve
- Zapateado – Tap dancing
- Zarandear – Shake, jolt
- Zarpazo – Swipe, claw strike
- Zarzuela – Type of opera (alternative meaning)
- Zozobrar – Capsize, be in distress
- Zambra – Festive gathering
- Zaragozano – From Zaragoza
- Zumbón – Mocking, teasing
- Zocato – Stubborn
- Zopilote – Buzzard
- Zoquete – Blockhead
- Zarzuela – Spanish light opera (another meaning)
- Zarzuela – A stew of fish and shellfish (another meaning)
- Zambuco – Type of dance
Related:
100 Easy Spanish Words
Here’s a list of 100 easy and commonly used Spanish words, great for beginners or anyone looking to brush up on their Spanish:
- Abajo – Down
- Adiós – Goodbye
- Agua – Water
- Allí – There
- Amigo – Friend
- Amor – Love
- Animales – Animals
- Año – Year
- Aquí – Here
- Árbol – Tree
- Arriba – Up
- Así así – So-so
- Ayer – Yesterday
- Banana – Banana
- Bicicleta – Bicycle
- Bien – Well, good
- Bonito – Pretty
- Café – Coffee
- Caliente – Hot
- Calle – Street
- Calor – Heat
- Canción – Song
- Carro – Car
- Casa – House
- Cerca – Near
- Cielo – Sky
- Ciudad – City
- Comida – Food
- Computadora – Computer
- Derecha – Right
- Día – Day
- Difícil – Difficult
- Escuela – School
- Fácil – Easy
- Familia – Family
- Felicidad – Happiness
- Feo – Ugly
- Flor – Flower
- Frío – Cold
- Frío – Cold
- Gato – Cat
- Gracias – Thank you
- Grande – Big
- Hola – Hello
- Hora – Hour, time
- Hoy – Today
- Isla – Island
- Izquierda – Left
- Lago – Lake
- Lápiz – Pencil
- Leche – Milk
- Lejos – Far
- Lento – Slow
- Libro – Book
- Lluvia – Rain
- Lo siento – I’m sorry
- Mal – Bad
- Mañana – Tomorrow
- Manzana – Apple
- Mar – Sea
- Mes – Month
- Minuto – Minute
- Montaña – Mountain
- Mundo – World
- Música – Music
- Naranja – Orange
- Nieve – Snow
- No – No
- Nube – Cloud
- Nuevo – New
- País – Country
- Pájaro – Bird
- Pan – Bread
- Papel – Paper
- Película – Movie
- Pequeño – Small
- Perro – Dog
- Persona – Person
- Pez – Fish
- Playa – Beach
- Pobre – Poor
- Por favor – Please
- Quizás – Maybe
- Radio – Radio
- Rápido – Fast
- Rico – Rich, tasty
- Río – River
- Semana – Week
- Sí – Yes
- Sol – Sun
- Tarde – Late
- Té – Tea
- Teléfono – Telephone
- Televisión – Television
- Temprano – Early
- Trabajo – Work
- Triste – Sad
- Valle – Valley
- Viejo – Old
- Viento – Wind
