Diving into the linguistic depths of the Spanish language, we explore the enigmatic letter ‘X’. Here, we present 50 Spanish words starting with ‘X’, an eclectic mix of nouns, adjectives, adverbs, and verbs.
This compilation, though a challenge due to the rarity of ‘X’ in Spanish, offers a fascinating array of words. They range from the every day to the exotic, each shedding light on different aspects of Spanish vocabulary and culture.
Ideal for linguists, language learners, and cultural enthusiasts, these ‘X’ words are not just vocabulary. They represent the unique and sometimes hidden facets of the Spanish language, each word a testament to its richness and diversity.
Spanish Words That Start With X
Since “X” is less common in Spanish and many words starting with “X” are borrowed from other languages or used in specific contexts, you’ll notice a mix of specialized terms and loanwords.
Here is a list of some Spanish words that start with “X” along with their English meanings:
| Spanish | English |
| Xenofobia | Xenophobia |
| Xilófono | Xylophone |
| Xilografía | Woodcut (engraving) |
| Xeroftalmía | Xerophthalmia (a medical condition) |
| Xilófago | Xylophagous (feeding on wood) |
| Xenón | Xenon (a chemical element) |
| Xerocopia | Xerocopy |
| Xilográfico | Xylographic |
| Xerografía | Xerography |
| Xerojardinería | Xerogardening (gardening with minimal water) |
| Xeroderma | Xeroderma (a skin condition) |
| Xilografista | Xylographer |
| Xifoideo | Xiphoid (pertaining to the xiphoid process) |
| Xerófilo | Xerophilous (adapted to dry environments) |
| Xilosa | Xylose (a type of sugar) |
| Xenotrasplante | Xenotransplantation |
| Xilocaína | Xylocaine (a local anesthetic) |
| Xileno | Xylene (a chemical compound) |
| Xerocole | Xerocole (animal adapted to desert) |
| Xantoma | Xanthoma (a skin condition) |
| Xantofila | Xanthophyll (a pigment in plants) |
| Xantoproteína | Xanthoprotein (a protein) |
| Xenócrata | Xenocrat (a ruler of a foreign country) |
| Xerografía | Xerography (dry printing) |
| Xilología | Xylology (study of wood) |
| Xistosa | Schistose (pertaining to schist rock) |
| Xerófilo | Xerophile (an organism adapted to dry climates) |
| Xantelasma | Xanthelasma (a skin condition) |
| Xantófito | Xanthophyte (a type of algae) |
| Xenofilia | Xenophilia (an attraction to foreign peoples, cultures) |
| Xantopsia | Xanthopsia (a vision condition) |
| Xist | Schist (a type of rock) |
| Xeroftálmico | Xerophthalmic (related to xerophthalmia) |
| Xerografico | Xerographic |
| Xerodermia | Xeroderma (dry skin) |
| Xenoestrogen | Xenoestrogen (a type of synthetic estrogen) |
| Xilogravura | Xylogravure (a form of wood engraving) |
| Xilogravado | Xylographed |
| Xero | Xero (used in compound words to denote dryness) |
| Xilema | Xylem (a type of plant tissue) |
| Xerodermático | Xerodermatic |
| Xarope | Syrup (alternative spelling) |
| Xerófito | Xerophyte (a plant adapted to dry climates) |
| Xilografiar | To make wood engravings |
| Xifoides | Xiphoid |
| Xerocopiar | To make a xerox copy |
| Xenomorfo | Xenomorph (an alien form, often in science fiction) |
| Xerófita | Xerophyte (a plant that thrives in dry conditions) |
| Xantina | Xanthine (a chemical compound) |
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5 Letter Spanish Words That Start With X
Below are 5-letter Spanish words starting with x.
| Spanish | English |
| Xiote | Corn smut (botanical disease) |
| Xolos | Mexican hairless dogs |
| Xénon | Xenon |
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