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Every card from this random Spanish word generator pairs a random word in Spanish with its English meaning, its part of speech, el or la for a noun, and a translated sentence. Five come up per press. The list holds 600 words: 280 nouns, 115 verbs, 105 adjectives and 100 small words such as pero, sin and todavía.

When the ending lies about gender

Most nouns in -o take el and most in -a take la, and the rule-breakers are here. La mano is feminine. El día, el mapa, el problema and el idioma are masculine. El agua, el hambre and el águila are feminine: they take el only because they start with a stressed a, and the adjective stays feminine, as in el agua fría.

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Top 1,000, Top 5,000 and Rarer follow Wiktionary's Spanish frequency list, counted from about 27.4 million words of film and television subtitles. Ser, casa and bueno sit near the top, while cuchara, tenedor and paraguas miss all 10,000 rows. A word is placed by its most common form, and a spelling that is a word of its own counts for that word alone: camino places el camino, not caminar.

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  • Say every noun with its article: la leche, el puente, la nariz. An ending in -e or a consonant gives no clue, so learn the article with the word.
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  • False friends are marked on the cards: largo means long, éxito means success, sano means healthy and la biblioteca is a library.

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Which Spanish is this, Spain or Latin America?

Both. A card says so when regions split: jugo is zumo in Spain, la papa is patata, la computadora is el ordenador, and el coche becomes carro or auto in much of Latin America. Sentences use tú and ustedes, never vosotros.

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On 18 September 2026 a script matched every part of speech and noun gender with the word's Spanish entry in English Wiktionary. Where a noun takes either article, the card says so: el bebé and el estudiante can take la, azúcar takes either, sailors say la mar, and the radio set is also el radio.

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  • el abrigo Coat. Masculine noun. "Ponte el abrigo, hace frío." Put on your coat, it is cold.
  • el abuelo Grandfather. Masculine noun. "Mi abuelo cuenta historias." My grandfather tells stories.
  • el aeropuerto Airport. Masculine noun. "Llegamos al aeropuerto temprano." We get to the airport early.
  • el agua Water. Feminine noun that takes el. "El agua está fría." The water is cold.
  • el águila Eagle. Feminine noun that takes el. "El águila vuela muy alto." The eagle flies very high.
  • el aire Air. Masculine noun. "El aire de la montaña es fresco." The mountain air is fresh.
  • el almuerzo Lunch. Masculine noun. "Traigo mi almuerzo de casa." I bring my lunch from home.
  • el amigo Friend (a female friend is la amiga). Masculine noun. "Mi amigo toca la guitarra." My friend plays the guitar.
  • el amor Love. Masculine noun. "El amor de una madre es grande." A mother's love is great.
  • el año Year. Masculine noun. "Un año tiene doce meses." A year has twelve months.
  • el árbol Tree. Masculine noun. "El árbol da sombra." The tree gives shade.
  • el arroz Rice. Masculine noun. "El arroz tarda veinte minutos." The rice takes twenty minutes.
  • el autobús Bus. Masculine noun. "El autobús llega tarde." The bus is running late.
  • el avión Airplane. Masculine noun. "El avión vuela sobre el mar." The plane flies over the sea.
  • el azúcar Sugar (la azúcar is also correct). Noun, usually masculine. "Un café sin azúcar." A coffee without sugar.
  • el banco Bank; bench. Masculine noun. "Me siento en un banco del parque." I sit on a park bench.
  • el baño Bathroom. Masculine noun. "¿Dónde está el baño?" Where is the bathroom?
  • el barco Boat; ship. Masculine noun. "El barco sale del puerto." The ship leaves the port.
  • el bebé Baby. Noun, el or la. "El bebé duerme toda la tarde." The baby sleeps all afternoon.
  • el bosque Forest. Masculine noun. "El bosque es muy oscuro." The forest is very dark.
  • el brazo Arm. Masculine noun. "Levanta el brazo derecho." Raise your right arm.
  • el caballo Horse. Masculine noun. "El caballo corre por el campo." The horse runs across the field.
  • el café Coffee; café. Masculine noun. "Tomo café sin azúcar." I drink coffee without sugar.
  • el cambio Change (also coins given back). Masculine noun. "Necesito un cambio." I need a change.
  • el camino Path; road; way. Masculine noun. "Este camino lleva al río." This path leads to the river.
  • el campo Countryside; field. Masculine noun. "Mis abuelos viven en el campo." My grandparents live in the country.
  • el cielo Sky; heaven. Masculine noun. "El cielo está gris hoy." The sky is gray today.
  • el coche Car (carro or auto in much of Latin America). Masculine noun. "El coche no arranca." The car will not start.
  • el color Color. Masculine noun. "Mi color favorito es el verde." My favorite color is green.
  • el conejo Rabbit. Masculine noun. "El conejo salta muy alto." The rabbit jumps very high.
  • el consejo Piece of advice. Masculine noun. "Te doy un consejo." I will give you some advice.
  • el corazón Heart. Masculine noun. "Mi corazón late rápido." My heart beats fast.
  • el correo Mail; email. Masculine noun. "Reviso el correo por la mañana." I check my mail in the morning.
  • el cuarto Room. Masculine noun. "Mi cuarto tiene dos ventanas." My room has two windows.
  • el cuchillo Knife. Masculine noun. "Este cuchillo corta bien." This knife cuts well.
  • el cuello Neck; collar. Masculine noun. "La jirafa tiene el cuello largo." The giraffe has a long neck.
  • el cuento Short story; tale. Masculine noun. "Leo un cuento antes de dormir." I read a story before bed.
  • el cumpleaños Birthday (same form in the plural). Masculine noun. "Mañana es mi cumpleaños." Tomorrow is my birthday.
  • el dedo Finger; toe. Masculine noun. "Me corté el dedo." I cut my finger.
  • el deporte Sport. Masculine noun. "Mi deporte favorito es el tenis." My favorite sport is tennis.
  • el desayuno Breakfast. Masculine noun. "El desayuno es a las ocho." Breakfast is at eight.
  • el deseo Wish. Masculine noun. "Pide un deseo." Make a wish.
  • el día Day (masculine, though it ends in a). Masculine noun. "Hoy es un buen día." Today is a good day.
  • el diente Tooth. Masculine noun. "Al niño se le cayó un diente." The boy lost a tooth.
  • el dinero Money. Masculine noun. "No llevo dinero." I am not carrying any money.
  • el domingo Sunday. Masculine noun. "El domingo comemos en familia." On Sunday we eat as a family.
  • el edificio Building. Masculine noun. "El edificio tiene diez pisos." The building has ten floors.
  • el equipo Team; equipment. Masculine noun. "Nuestro equipo ganó." Our team won.
  • el error Mistake. Masculine noun. "Fue un error mío." It was my mistake.
  • el espejo Mirror. Masculine noun. "Me miro en el espejo." I look at myself in the mirror.
  • el estudiante Student. Noun, el or la. "La estudiante llega temprano." The student arrives early.
  • el examen Exam. Masculine noun. "El examen es el viernes." The exam is on Friday.
  • el éxito Success (not exit, which is la salida). Masculine noun. "La fiesta fue un éxito." The party was a success.
  • el fin End. Masculine noun. "Salimos el fin de semana." We go out on the weekend.
  • el fuego Fire. Masculine noun. "El fuego calienta la casa." The fire warms the house.
  • el fútbol Soccer. Masculine noun. "Jugamos al fútbol los sábados." We play soccer on Saturdays.
  • el gato Cat. Masculine noun. "El gato duerme al sol." The cat sleeps in the sun.
  • el hambre Hunger. Feminine noun that takes el. "Tengo mucha hambre." I am very hungry.
  • el helado Ice cream. Masculine noun. "Quiero un helado de chocolate." I want a chocolate ice cream.
  • el hermano Brother. Masculine noun. "Mi hermano tiene diez años." My brother is ten years old.
  • el hielo Ice. Masculine noun. "Quiero agua con hielo." I want water with ice.
  • el hijo Son. Masculine noun. "Su hijo juega al fútbol." Their son plays soccer.
  • el hombre Man. Masculine noun. "El hombre lleva un sombrero." The man wears a hat.
  • el hospital Hospital. Masculine noun. "Mi tía trabaja en el hospital." My aunt works at the hospital.
  • el hotel Hotel. Masculine noun. "El hotel está cerca de la playa." The hotel is near the beach.
  • el huevo Egg. Masculine noun. "Desayuno un huevo frito." I have a fried egg for breakfast.
  • el idioma Language (masculine, though it ends in a). Masculine noun. "Hablo un solo idioma." I speak only one language.
  • el invierno Winter. Masculine noun. "En invierno anochece temprano." In winter it gets dark early.
  • el jardín Garden. Masculine noun. "El jardín tiene muchas flores." The garden has many flowers.
  • el jefe Boss (a woman is la jefa). Masculine noun. "Mi jefe llega a las ocho." My boss arrives at eight.
  • el juego Game. Masculine noun. "Este juego es para cuatro personas." This game is for four people.
  • el jugo Juice (zumo in Spain). Masculine noun. "Quiero jugo de naranja." I want orange juice.
  • el lado Side. Masculine noun. "Siéntate a mi lado." Sit by my side.
  • el lago Lake. Masculine noun. "Nadamos en el lago." We swim in the lake.
  • el lápiz Pencil. Masculine noun. "¿Me prestas un lápiz?" Can you lend me a pencil?
  • el león Lion. Masculine noun. "El león descansa a la sombra." The lion rests in the shade.
  • el libro Book. Masculine noun. "Leo un libro cada mes." I read a book every month.
  • el limón Lemon. Masculine noun. "Pongo limón en el té." I put lemon in my tea.
  • el lobo Wolf. Masculine noun. "El lobo vive en el bosque." The wolf lives in the forest.
  • el lugar Place. Masculine noun. "Este lugar es muy bonito." This place is very pretty.
  • el maestro Teacher (a woman is la maestra). Masculine noun. "El maestro llega temprano." The teacher arrives early.
  • el mapa Map (masculine, though it ends in a). Masculine noun. "Mira el mapa." Look at the map.
  • el mar Sea (sailors and poets also say la mar). Masculine noun. "El mar está tranquilo." The sea is calm.
  • el médico Doctor (a woman is la médica). Masculine noun. "El médico llega a las ocho." The doctor arrives at eight.
  • el mercado Market. Masculine noun. "Compro verduras en el mercado." I buy vegetables at the market.
  • el mes Month. Masculine noun. "Febrero es el mes más corto." February is the shortest month.
  • el miedo Fear. Masculine noun. "Tengo miedo de las arañas." I am afraid of spiders.
  • el minuto Minute. Masculine noun. "Espera un minuto." Wait a minute.
  • el momento Moment. Masculine noun. "Es un buen momento para hablar." It is a good moment to talk.
  • el mono Monkey. Masculine noun. "El mono sube al árbol." The monkey climbs the tree.
  • el mundo World. Masculine noun. "Quiero viajar por el mundo." I want to travel the world.
  • el museo Museum. Masculine noun. "El museo cierra los lunes." The museum closes on Mondays.
  • el niño Boy; child. Masculine noun. "El niño dibuja un barco." The boy draws a boat.
  • el nombre Name. Masculine noun. "Mi nombre es Ana." My name is Ana.
  • el número Number. Masculine noun. "Dame tu número de teléfono." Give me your phone number.
  • el ojo Eye. Masculine noun. "Cierra un ojo y mira." Close one eye and look.
  • el oso Bear. Masculine noun. "El oso busca miel." The bear looks for honey.
  • el otoño Fall; autumn. Masculine noun. "En otoño caen las hojas." In fall the leaves come down.
  • el padre Father. Masculine noun. "El padre lee el periódico." The father reads the newspaper.
  • el país Country. Masculine noun. "Chile es un país muy largo." Chile is a very long country.
  • el pájaro Bird. Masculine noun. "El pájaro canta en la rama." The bird sings on the branch.
  • el pan Bread. Masculine noun. "Compramos pan fresco." We buy fresh bread.
  • el papel Paper; role. Masculine noun. "Necesito una hoja de papel." I need a sheet of paper.
  • el paraguas Umbrella (same form in the plural). Masculine noun. "Lleva el paraguas." Take the umbrella.
  • el parque Park. Masculine noun. "Los niños juegan en el parque." The children play in the park.
  • el partido Match; political party. Masculine noun. "El partido empieza a las siete." The match starts at seven.
  • el pato Duck. Masculine noun. "El pato nada en el lago." The duck swims in the lake.
  • el peligro Danger. Masculine noun. "El perro huele el peligro." The dog smells danger.
  • el pelo Hair. Masculine noun. "Ella tiene el pelo largo." She has long hair.
  • el periódico Newspaper. Masculine noun. "Mi padre lee el periódico." My father reads the newspaper.
  • el perro Dog. Masculine noun. "El perro ladra mucho." The dog barks a lot.
  • el pescado Fish (as food; a live fish is el pez). Masculine noun. "El pescado está muy fresco." The fish is very fresh.
  • el pez Live fish (on a plate it is el pescado). Masculine noun. "El pez nada rápido." The fish swims fast.
  • el pie Foot. Masculine noun. "Voy a la escuela a pie." I go to school on foot.
  • el piso Floor (also an apartment in Spain). Masculine noun. "Vivimos en el tercer piso." We live on the third floor.
  • el plátano Banana; plantain. Masculine noun. "El mono come un plátano." The monkey eats a banana.
  • el plato Plate; dish. Masculine noun. "El plato está caliente." The plate is hot.
  • el pollo Chicken. Masculine noun. "Hoy cenamos pollo con arroz." Tonight we have chicken with rice.
  • el postre Dessert. Masculine noun. "De postre hay fruta." There is fruit for dessert.
  • el primo Cousin (a girl cousin is la prima). Masculine noun. "Mi primo vive en Madrid." My cousin lives in Madrid.
  • el problema Problem (masculine, though it ends in a). Masculine noun. "No hay ningún problema." There is no problem.
  • el pueblo Town; village; a people. Masculine noun. "Mi pueblo tiene una plaza bonita." My town has a pretty square.
  • el puente Bridge. Masculine noun. "Cruzamos el puente a pie." We cross the bridge on foot.
  • el queso Cheese. Masculine noun. "Me gusta el queso de cabra." I like goat cheese.
  • el ratón Mouse. Masculine noun. "El ratón come queso." The mouse eats cheese.
  • el recuerdo Memory; souvenir. Masculine noun. "Tengo un buen recuerdo de ese día." I have a good memory of that day.
  • el regalo Gift. Masculine noun. "Este regalo es para ti." This gift is for you.
  • el reloj Clock; watch. Masculine noun. "El reloj marca las tres." The clock says three.
  • el restaurante Restaurant. Masculine noun. "El restaurante está lleno." The restaurant is full.
  • el río River. Masculine noun. "El río pasa por la ciudad." The river runs through the city.
  • el ruido Noise. Masculine noun. "Hay mucho ruido en la calle." There is a lot of noise in the street.
  • el secreto Secret. Masculine noun. "¿Sabes guardar un secreto?" Can you keep a secret?
  • el silencio Silence. Masculine noun. "Me gusta el silencio de la noche." I like the silence of the night.
  • el sol Sun. Masculine noun. "El sol sale por el este." The sun rises in the east.
  • el sombrero Hat. Masculine noun. "El sombrero me queda grande." The hat is too big for me.
  • el sueño Dream; sleepiness. Masculine noun. "Tengo mucho sueño." I am very sleepy.
  • el té Tea. Masculine noun. "Prefiero el té verde." I prefer green tea.
  • el teléfono Telephone. Masculine noun. "El teléfono suena." The phone is ringing.
  • el tenedor Fork. Masculine noun. "Falta un tenedor en la mesa." A fork is missing from the table.
  • el tiempo Time; weather. Masculine noun. "Hoy hace buen tiempo." The weather is nice today.
  • el tío Uncle. Masculine noun. "Mi tío vive cerca." My uncle lives nearby.
  • el tomate Tomato. Masculine noun. "El tomate está maduro." The tomato is ripe.
  • el trabajo Work; job. Masculine noun. "Busco un trabajo nuevo." I am looking for a new job.
  • el tren Train. Masculine noun. "El tren sale a las seis." The train leaves at six.
  • el vaso Drinking glass. Masculine noun. "Quiero un vaso de agua." I want a glass of water.
  • el vecino Neighbor. Masculine noun. "El vecino riega las plantas." The neighbor waters the plants.
  • el verano Summer. Masculine noun. "En verano vamos a la playa." In summer we go to the beach.
  • el vestido Dress. Masculine noun. "El vestido rojo es nuevo." The red dress is new.
  • el viaje Trip; journey. Masculine noun. "El viaje dura tres horas." The trip takes three hours.
  • el viento Wind. Masculine noun. "El viento mueve los árboles." The wind moves the trees.
  • el zapato Shoe. Masculine noun. "Perdí un zapato." I lost a shoe.
  • la abeja Bee. Feminine noun. "La abeja hace miel." The bee makes honey.
  • la abuela Grandmother. Feminine noun. "La abuela hace pan los domingos." Grandma makes bread on Sundays.
  • la alegría Joy. Feminine noun. "Su visita me da mucha alegría." Her visit gives me great joy.
  • la araña Spider. Feminine noun. "La araña tiene ocho patas." The spider has eight legs.
  • la ayuda Help. Feminine noun. "Gracias por tu ayuda." Thanks for your help.
  • la ballena Whale. Feminine noun. "La ballena respira aire." The whale breathes air.
  • la biblioteca Library (a bookshop is la librería). Feminine noun. "Estudio en la biblioteca." I study at the library.
  • la bicicleta Bicycle. Feminine noun. "Voy al trabajo en bicicleta." I go to work by bicycle.
  • la boca Mouth. Feminine noun. "Abre la boca, por favor." Open your mouth, please.
  • la botella Bottle. Feminine noun. "La botella está vacía." The bottle is empty.
  • la cabeza Head. Feminine noun. "Me duele la cabeza." My head hurts.
  • la calle Street. Feminine noun. "Vivo en una calle tranquila." I live on a quiet street.
  • la cama Bed. Feminine noun. "El gato duerme en mi cama." The cat sleeps on my bed.
  • la camisa Shirt. Feminine noun. "Plancho la camisa blanca." I iron the white shirt.
  • la camiseta T-shirt. Feminine noun. "Llevo una camiseta azul." I am wearing a blue T-shirt.
  • la canción Song. Feminine noun. "Esa canción me gusta mucho." I like that song a lot.
  • la cara Face. Feminine noun. "Me lavo la cara con agua fría." I wash my face with cold water.
  • la carne Meat. Feminine noun. "No como carne los viernes." I do not eat meat on Fridays.
  • la carta Letter (mail); menu; playing card. Feminine noun. "Escribo una carta." I am writing a letter.
  • la casa House; home. Feminine noun. "Mi casa es pequeña." My house is small.
  • la cebolla Onion. Feminine noun. "Corto la cebolla y lloro." I chop the onion and cry.
  • la cena Dinner. Feminine noun. "La cena está lista." Dinner is ready.
  • la chaqueta Jacket. Feminine noun. "Dejé la chaqueta en el coche." I left my jacket in the car.
  • la ciudad City. Feminine noun. "La ciudad nunca duerme." The city never sleeps.
  • la clase Class; classroom. Feminine noun. "La clase de hoy fue corta." Today's class was short.
  • la cocina Kitchen. Feminine noun. "La cocina huele a pan." The kitchen smells of bread.
  • la comida Food; meal. Feminine noun. "La comida de aquí es barata." The food here is cheap.
  • la computadora Computer (el ordenador in Spain). Feminine noun. "Mi computadora es vieja." My computer is old.
  • la cosa Thing. Feminine noun. "¿Qué es esa cosa?" What is that thing?
  • la cuchara Spoon. Feminine noun. "Como la sopa con cuchara." I eat soup with a spoon.
  • la ducha Shower. Feminine noun. "La ducha está fría." The shower is cold.
  • la empresa Company; business. Feminine noun. "La empresa tiene cien empleados." The company has a hundred employees.
  • la ensalada Salad. Feminine noun. "Pido una ensalada pequeña." I order a small salad.
  • la escalera Stairs; ladder. Feminine noun. "Sube por la escalera." Go up the stairs.
  • la escuela School. Feminine noun. "La escuela empieza en marzo." School starts in March.
  • la espalda Back (of the body). Feminine noun. "Me duele la espalda." My back hurts.
  • la esperanza Hope. Feminine noun. "Nunca pierdo la esperanza." I never lose hope.
  • la estación Station; season of the year. Feminine noun. "El tren sale de la estación." The train leaves the station.
  • la estrella Star. Feminine noun. "Veo una estrella en el cielo." I see a star in the sky.
  • la familia Family. Feminine noun. "Mi familia vive en Chile." My family lives in Chile.
  • la fiesta Party; public holiday. Feminine noun. "La fiesta empieza a las ocho." The party starts at eight.
  • la flor Flower. Feminine noun. "La flor huele muy bien." The flower smells very good.
  • la foto Photo (short for la fotografía). Feminine noun. "Saca una foto del grupo." Take a photo of the group.
  • la fresa Strawberry. Feminine noun. "Me encanta el helado de fresa." I love strawberry ice cream.
  • la fruta Fruit. Feminine noun. "Como fruta todos los días." I eat fruit every day.
  • la fuerza Strength; force. Feminine noun. "Empuja con fuerza." Push hard.
  • la gente People (singular in Spanish). Feminine noun. "La gente espera el autobús." People wait for the bus.
  • la habitación Room; bedroom. Feminine noun. "La habitación del hotel es grande." The hotel room is big.
  • la hermana Sister. Feminine noun. "Mi hermana estudia medicina." My sister studies medicine.
  • la hija Daughter. Feminine noun. "La hija mayor cocina hoy." The oldest daughter cooks today.
  • la historia Story; history. Feminine noun. "Cuéntame una historia." Tell me a story.
  • la hoja Leaf; sheet of paper. Feminine noun. "La hoja cae del árbol." The leaf falls from the tree.
  • la hora Hour; time of day. Feminine noun. "¿Qué hora es?" What time is it?
  • la idea Idea. Feminine noun. "Tengo una idea mejor." I have a better idea.
  • la iglesia Church. Feminine noun. "La iglesia es muy antigua." The church is very old.
  • la isla Island. Feminine noun. "La isla tiene una sola playa." The island has only one beach.
  • la leche Milk. Feminine noun. "El niño bebe leche." The boy drinks milk.
  • la lengua Tongue; language. Feminine noun. "El español es mi segunda lengua." Spanish is my second language.
  • la letra Letter of the alphabet; lyrics. Feminine noun. "La ñ es una letra del español." Spanish has the letter ñ.
  • la libertad Freedom. Feminine noun. "El pájaro vuela en libertad." The bird flies free.
  • la llave Key. Feminine noun. "No encuentro la llave." I cannot find the key.
  • la lluvia Rain. Feminine noun. "Me gusta el sonido de la lluvia." I like the sound of the rain.
  • la luna Moon. Feminine noun. "Esta noche hay luna llena." There is a full moon tonight.
  • la luz Light. Feminine noun. "Apaga la luz, por favor." Turn off the light, please.
  • la madre Mother. Feminine noun. "Mi madre canta muy bien." My mother sings very well.
  • la maleta Suitcase. Feminine noun. "Mi maleta pesa mucho." My suitcase weighs a lot.
  • la mañana Morning. Feminine noun. "Corro por la mañana." I run in the morning.
  • la mano Hand (feminine, though it ends in o). Feminine noun. "Dame la mano para cruzar." Give me your hand to cross.
  • la manzana Apple. Feminine noun. "La manzana es roja." The apple is red.
  • la mariposa Butterfly. Feminine noun. "La mariposa vuela entre las flores." The butterfly flies among the flowers.
  • la mentira Lie. Feminine noun. "Eso es una mentira." That is a lie.
  • la mesa Table. Feminine noun. "Las llaves están en la mesa." The keys are on the table.
  • la montaña Mountain. Feminine noun. "Subimos la montaña a pie." We climb the mountain on foot.
  • la mujer Woman; wife. Feminine noun. "La mujer conduce el autobús." The woman drives the bus.
  • la música Music. Feminine noun. "Escucho música mientras cocino." I listen to music while I cook.
  • la naranja Orange (the fruit). Feminine noun. "Esta naranja es muy dulce." This orange is very sweet.
  • la nariz Nose. Feminine noun. "Tengo la nariz fría." My nose is cold.
  • la nieve Snow. Feminine noun. "La nieve cubre la montaña." Snow covers the mountain.
  • la niña Girl. Feminine noun. "La niña corre por el parque." The girl runs through the park.
  • la noche Night. Feminine noun. "La noche está clara." The night is clear.
  • la noticia Piece of news. Feminine noun. "Tengo una buena noticia." I have good news.
  • la nube Cloud. Feminine noun. "Esa nube parece un conejo." That cloud looks like a rabbit.
  • la oficina Office. Feminine noun. "Llego a la oficina a las nueve." I get to the office at nine.
  • la oreja Ear (the outer ear). Feminine noun. "El perro mueve una oreja." The dog moves one ear.
  • la página Page. Feminine noun. "Abran el libro en la página diez." Open the book to page ten.
  • la palabra Word. Feminine noun. "No conozco esa palabra." I do not know that word.
  • la papa Potato (patata in Spain). Feminine noun. "Pelo una papa para la sopa." I peel a potato for the soup.
  • la pared Wall. Feminine noun. "Pintamos la pared de azul." We painted the wall blue.
  • la parte Part. Feminine noun. "Leí la primera parte del libro." I read the first part of the book.
  • la paz Peace. Feminine noun. "Quiero leer en paz." I want to read in peace.
  • la película Movie. Feminine noun. "La película dura dos horas." The movie is two hours long.
  • la persona Person (feminine even for a man). Feminine noun. "Juan es una persona amable." Juan is a kind person.
  • la piedra Stone. Feminine noun. "Tiró una piedra al río." He threw a stone into the river.
  • la piel Skin. Feminine noun. "El sol quema la piel." The sun burns the skin.
  • la pierna Leg. Feminine noun. "Estira la pierna izquierda." Stretch your left leg.
  • la playa Beach. Feminine noun. "Vamos a la playa el sábado." We are going to the beach on Saturday.
  • la plaza Town square. Feminine noun. "Nos vemos en la plaza." See you in the square.
  • la policía Police force (one officer is un policía). Feminine noun. "La policía llegó." The police arrived.
  • la pregunta Question. Feminine noun. "Tengo una pregunta." I have a question.
  • la primavera Spring (the season). Feminine noun. "En primavera salen las flores." In spring the flowers come out.
  • la prisa Hurry. Feminine noun. "Tengo prisa, llego tarde." I am in a hurry, I am late.
  • la puerta Door. Feminine noun. "Cierra la puerta, por favor." Close the door, please.
  • la radio Radio (the set is also el radio). Feminine noun. "Escucho la radio en casa." I listen to the radio at home.
  • la razón Reason (tener razón means to be right). Feminine noun. "Tienes razón." You are right.
  • la respuesta Answer. Feminine noun. "La respuesta es correcta." The answer is correct.
  • la ropa Clothes (singular in Spanish). Feminine noun. "La ropa está seca." The clothes are dry.
  • la sal Salt. Feminine noun. "Pásame la sal, por favor." Pass me the salt, please.
  • la salud Health. Feminine noun. "Caminar es bueno para la salud." Walking is good for your health.
  • la sangre Blood. Feminine noun. "La sangre es roja." Blood is red.
  • la sed Thirst. Feminine noun. "Tengo sed después de correr." I am thirsty after running.
  • la semana Week. Feminine noun. "La semana tiene siete días." A week has seven days.
  • la serpiente Snake. Feminine noun. "La serpiente no tiene patas." The snake has no legs.
  • la silla Chair. Feminine noun. "Esta silla es muy cómoda." This chair is very comfortable.
  • la sombra Shade; shadow. Feminine noun. "Descansamos a la sombra." We rest in the shade.
  • la sopa Soup. Feminine noun. "La sopa está demasiado caliente." The soup is too hot.
  • la suerte Luck. Feminine noun. "Buena suerte en el examen." Good luck on the exam.
  • la tarde Afternoon; early evening. Feminine noun. "Estudio por la tarde." I study in the afternoon.
  • la tarea Homework; task. Feminine noun. "Hago la tarea después de cenar." I do my homework after dinner.
  • la taza Cup; mug. Feminine noun. "Bebo una taza de té." I drink a cup of tea.
  • la tía Aunt. Feminine noun. "La tía Rosa llega mañana." Aunt Rosa arrives tomorrow.
  • la tienda Shop; tent. Feminine noun. "La tienda abre a las nueve." The shop opens at nine.
  • la tierra Earth; soil; land. Feminine noun. "La tierra está mojada." The soil is wet.
  • la tortuga Turtle; tortoise. Feminine noun. "La tortuga camina despacio." The turtle walks slowly.
  • la vaca Cow. Feminine noun. "La vaca come hierba." The cow eats grass.
  • la ventana Window. Feminine noun. "Abro la ventana por la mañana." I open the window in the morning.
  • la verdad Truth. Feminine noun. "Dime la verdad." Tell me the truth.
  • la vida Life. Feminine noun. "La vida en el campo es tranquila." Life in the country is quiet.
  • la voz Voice. Feminine noun. "Habla en voz baja." Speak in a low voice.
  • las vacaciones Vacation (always plural). Feminine noun, plural. "Las vacaciones empiezan en julio." Vacation starts in July.

Verbs 115

  • abrir To open. Verb. "Abre la ventana, por favor." Open the window, please.
  • aprender To learn. Verb. "Aprendo español." I am learning Spanish.
  • ayudar To help. Verb. "¿Me ayudas con la maleta?" Will you help me with the suitcase?
  • bailar To dance. Verb. "Bailamos toda la noche." We dance all night.
  • bajar To go down; to get off. Verb. "Bajo en la próxima parada." I get off at the next stop.
  • beber To drink. Verb. "Bebo agua todo el día." I drink water all day.
  • buscar To look for. Verb. "Busco mis gafas." I am looking for my glasses.
  • caer To fall. Verb. "Las hojas caen en otoño." The leaves fall in autumn.
  • cambiar To change. Verb. "Quiero cambiar de trabajo." I want to change jobs.
  • caminar To walk. Verb. "Caminamos hasta la playa." We walk to the beach.
  • cantar To sing. Verb. "Canta en la ducha." He sings in the shower.
  • cerrar To close. Verb. "La tienda cierra a las ocho." The shop closes at eight.
  • cocinar To cook. Verb. "Mi padre cocina los domingos." My father cooks on Sundays.
  • comer To eat. Verb. "Comemos a las dos." We eat at two.
  • compartir To share. Verb. "Compartimos la pizza." We share the pizza.
  • comprar To buy. Verb. "Compro pan cada día." I buy bread every day.
  • conducir To drive (manejar in much of Latin America). Verb. "Conduzco con cuidado." I drive carefully.
  • conocer To know (a person or a place). Verb. "Conozco bien esta ciudad." I know this city well.
  • conseguir To get; to manage to. Verb. "Conseguí dos entradas." I got two tickets.
  • construir To build. Verb. "Construyen un puente nuevo." They are building a new bridge.
  • contar To count; to tell a story. Verb. "El niño cuenta hasta cien." The boy counts to a hundred.
  • correr To run. Verb. "Corro por el parque." I run in the park.
  • cortar To cut. Verb. "Corta el pan, por favor." Cut the bread, please.
  • crecer To grow. Verb. "Las plantas crecen rápido." The plants grow fast.
  • creer To believe; to think. Verb. "Creo que va a llover." I think it is going to rain.
  • cuidar To take care of. Verb. "Cuido a mi hermano pequeño." I take care of my little brother.
  • dar To give. Verb. "Te doy mi palabra." I give you my word.
  • deber Must; to owe. Verb. "Debes dormir más." You must sleep more.
  • decidir To decide. Verb. "Decide tú." You decide.
  • decir To say; to tell. Verb. "Ella dice la verdad." She tells the truth.
  • dejar To leave behind; to let. Verb. "Dejé el libro en la mesa." I left the book on the table.
  • descansar To rest. Verb. "Descanso los domingos." I rest on Sundays.
  • despertarse To wake up. Reflexive verb. "Me despierto temprano." I wake up early.
  • dibujar To draw. Verb. "Dibujo un árbol." I draw a tree.
  • dormir To sleep. Verb. "El bebé duerme mucho." The baby sleeps a lot.
  • elegir To choose. Verb. "Elige un número." Choose a number.
  • empezar To begin. Verb. "La clase empieza a las nueve." The class begins at nine.
  • encontrar To find. Verb. "No encuentro mis llaves." I cannot find my keys.
  • enseñar To teach; to show. Verb. "Ella enseña historia." She teaches history.
  • entender To understand. Verb. "No entiendo la pregunta." I do not understand the question.
  • entrar To go in; to enter. Verb. "Entramos en la tienda." We go into the shop.
  • enviar To send. Verb. "Envío un mensaje." I am sending a message.
  • escribir To write. Verb. "Escribo una carta." I am writing a letter.
  • escuchar To listen to. Verb. "Escucho música en el tren." I listen to music on the train.
  • esperar To wait; to hope. Verb. "Espero el autobús." I am waiting for the bus.
  • estar To be (where or how something is right now). Verb. "Estoy en casa." I am at home.
  • estudiar To study. Verb. "Estudio por la noche." I study at night.
  • explicar To explain. Verb. "La maestra explica la lección." The teacher explains the lesson.
  • ganar To win; to earn. Verb. "Nuestro equipo siempre gana." Our team always wins.
  • guardar To keep; to put away. Verb. "Guardo las fotos en una caja." I keep the photos in a box.
  • gustar To be pleasing (how Spanish says to like). Verb. "Me gusta el chocolate." I like chocolate.
  • haber To have (helper verb); hay means there is. Verb. "Hay leche en la nevera." There is milk in the fridge.
  • hablar To speak; to talk. Verb. "Hablo un poco de español." I speak a little Spanish.
  • hacer To do; to make. Verb. "Hago la cama cada mañana." I make the bed every morning.
  • ir To go. Verb. "Voy al mercado." I am going to the market.
  • jugar To play (a game or a sport). Verb. "Juego al tenis los lunes." I play tennis on Mondays.
  • lavar To wash. Verb. "Lavo los platos." I wash the dishes.
  • leer To read. Verb. "Leo antes de dormir." I read before going to sleep.
  • levantarse To get up. Reflexive verb. "Me levanto a las seis." I get up at six.
  • limpiar To clean. Verb. "Limpio la cocina." I clean the kitchen.
  • llamar To call. Verb. "Llamo a mi madre cada domingo." I call my mother every Sunday.
  • llegar To arrive. Verb. "El tren llega a las diez." The train arrives at ten.
  • llevar To carry; to wear; to take along. Verb. "Llevo una chaqueta roja." I am wearing a red jacket.
  • llorar To cry. Verb. "El bebé llora de noche." The baby cries at night.
  • llover To rain. Verb. "Llueve mucho en abril." It rains a lot in April.
  • mirar To look at; to watch. Verb. "Mira la luna." Look at the moon.
  • nacer To be born. Verb. "Nací en mayo." I was born in May.
  • nadar To swim. Verb. "Nado en el mar." I swim in the sea.
  • necesitar To need. Verb. "Necesito un mapa." I need a map.
  • oír To hear. Verb. "No oigo nada." I cannot hear anything.
  • olvidar To forget. Verb. "No olvides las llaves." Do not forget the keys.
  • pagar To pay. Verb. "Pago con tarjeta." I pay by card.
  • parecer To seem. Verb. "Parece fácil." It seems easy.
  • pasar To pass; to happen; to spend time. Verb. "¿Qué pasa aquí?" What is happening here?
  • pedir To ask for; to order. Verb. "Pido una sopa." I order a soup.
  • pensar To think. Verb. "Pienso en ti." I am thinking about you.
  • perder To lose; to miss (a bus or train). Verb. "Siempre pierdo las llaves." I always lose my keys.
  • poder To be able to; can. Verb. "No puedo abrir la puerta." I cannot open the door.
  • poner To put. Verb. "Pongo los platos en la mesa." I put the plates on the table.
  • preguntar To ask (a question). Verb. "Pregunta en la estación." Ask at the station.
  • prestar To lend. Verb. "¿Me prestas tu lápiz?" Will you lend me your pencil?
  • probar To try; to taste. Verb. "Prueba la sopa." Taste the soup.
  • prometer To promise. Verb. "Prometo llegar a tiempo." I promise to arrive on time.
  • quedar To be left; to arrange to meet. Verb. "Quedan dos galletas." There are two cookies left.
  • querer To want; to love. Verb. "Quiero un vaso de agua." I want a glass of water.
  • recibir To receive. Verb. "Recibo muchas cartas." I get a lot of letters.
  • recordar To remember; to remind. Verb. "No recuerdo su nombre." I do not remember his name.
  • reír To laugh. Verb. "Río mucho con mis amigos." I laugh a lot with my friends.
  • responder To answer. Verb. "Nadie responde al teléfono." Nobody answers the phone.
  • romper To break. Verb. "No rompas el vaso." Do not break the glass.
  • saber To know (a fact, or how to do something). Verb. "No sé nadar." I do not know how to swim.
  • salir To leave; to go out. Verb. "Salgo de casa a las siete." I leave home at seven.
  • saltar To jump. Verb. "El gato salta a la mesa." The cat jumps onto the table.
  • seguir To follow; to keep going. Verb. "Sigue todo recto." Keep going straight ahead.
  • sentarse To sit down. Reflexive verb. "Me siento junto a la ventana." I sit down by the window.
  • sentir To feel; to be sorry. Verb. "Lo siento mucho." I am very sorry.
  • ser To be (who or what something is). Verb. "Soy de México." I am from Mexico.
  • soñar To dream. Verb. "Sueño con viajar." I dream of traveling.
  • sonreír To smile. Verb. "Ella siempre sonríe." She always smiles.
  • subir To go up; to climb. Verb. "Subo por la escalera." I go up the stairs.
  • tener To have. Verb. "Tengo dos hermanos." I have two brothers.
  • terminar To finish. Verb. "Termino a las cinco." I finish at five.
  • tocar To touch; to play (an instrument). Verb. "Toco el piano." I play the piano.
  • tomar To take; to drink. Verb. "Tomamos el autobús." We take the bus.
  • trabajar To work. Verb. "Trabajo en un hospital." I work in a hospital.
  • traer To bring. Verb. "Traigo el postre." I am bringing dessert.
  • usar To use. Verb. "Uso el teléfono como reloj." I use my phone as a clock.
  • vender To sell. Verb. "Venden fruta en la esquina." They sell fruit on the corner.
  • venir To come. Verb. "¿Vienes a la fiesta?" Are you coming to the party?
  • ver To see. Verb. "Veo un pájaro en el árbol." I see a bird in the tree.
  • viajar To travel. Verb. "Viajo en tren." I travel by train.
  • visitar To visit. Verb. "Visito a mis abuelos." I visit my grandparents.
  • vivir To live. Verb. "Vivo cerca del río." I live near the river.
  • volar To fly. Verb. "Los pájaros vuelan al sur." The birds fly south.
  • volver To return; to come back. Verb. "Vuelvo a casa a las seis." I come back home at six.

Adjectives 105

  • abierto Open. Adjective. "La tienda está abierta." The shop is open.
  • aburrido Boring (with ser); bored (with estar). Adjective. "Estoy aburrido." I am bored.
  • alto Tall; high. Adjective. "Mi hermano es alto." My brother is tall.
  • amable Kind. Adjective. "La maestra es amable." The teacher is kind.
  • amargo Bitter. Adjective. "El café está amargo." The coffee is bitter.
  • amarillo Yellow. Adjective. "El taxi es amarillo." The taxi is yellow.
  • ancho Wide. Adjective. "La calle es ancha." The street is wide.
  • antiguo Ancient; old; former. Adjective. "Es una iglesia antigua." It is an old church.
  • azul Blue. Adjective. "El cielo está azul." The sky is blue.
  • bajo Short (in height); low. Adjective. "La mesa es baja." The table is low.
  • barato Cheap. Adjective. "El mercado es barato." The market is cheap.
  • blanco White. Adjective. "La nieve es blanca." Snow is white.
  • blando Soft (to the touch). Adjective. "La cama es blanda." The bed is soft.
  • bonito Pretty. Adjective. "Es un pueblo bonito." It is a pretty town.
  • bueno Good (buen before a masculine noun). Adjective. "Es un buen libro." It is a good book.
  • caliente Hot. Adjective. "La sopa está caliente." The soup is hot.
  • cansado Tired. Adjective. "Estoy cansado después del viaje." I am tired after the trip.
  • caro Expensive. Adjective. "El hotel es caro." The hotel is expensive.
  • cerrado Closed. Adjective. "El museo está cerrado." The museum is closed.
  • cierto True; certain. Adjective. "Eso no es cierto." That is not true.
  • claro Clear; light (in color). Adjective. "El agua es clara." The water is clear.
  • cómodo Comfortable. Adjective. "El sofá es cómodo." The sofa is comfortable.
  • contento Glad; pleased. Adjective. "Estoy contenta con mi nota." I am pleased with my grade.
  • corto Short (in length). Adjective. "El camino es corto." The path is short.
  • débil Weak. Adjective. "La señal es débil." The signal is weak.
  • diferente Different. Adjective. "Cada día es diferente." Every day is different.
  • difícil Difficult. Adjective. "Es una pregunta difícil." It is a difficult question.
  • divertido Fun. Adjective. "El juego es divertido." The game is fun.
  • dulce Sweet. Adjective. "El postre es muy dulce." The dessert is very sweet.
  • duro Hard. Adjective. "El pan está duro." The bread is hard.
  • enfermo Sick. Adjective. "El gato está enfermo." The cat is sick.
  • enojado Angry (enfadado in Spain). Adjective. "Mi hermano está enojado." My brother is angry.
  • estrecho Narrow. Adjective. "El puente es estrecho." The bridge is narrow.
  • extraño Strange. Adjective. "Oigo un ruido extraño." I hear a strange noise.
  • fácil Easy. Adjective. "El examen fue fácil." The exam was easy.
  • falso False; fake. Adjective. "La respuesta es falsa." The answer is false.
  • famoso Famous. Adjective. "Es un cantante famoso." He is a famous singer.
  • feliz Happy. Adjective. "Estoy feliz de verte." I am happy to see you.
  • fresco Fresh; cool. Adjective. "El pan está fresco." The bread is fresh.
  • frío Cold. Adjective. "El agua está fría." The water is cold.
  • fuerte Strong; loud. Adjective. "El café está fuerte." The coffee is strong.
  • grande Big (shortens to gran before a noun). Adjective. "La casa es grande." The house is big.
  • gris Gray. Adjective. "El día está gris." The day is gray.
  • hermoso Beautiful. Adjective. "La playa es hermosa." The beach is beautiful.
  • igual Equal; the same. Adjective. "Los dos vasos son iguales." The two glasses are the same.
  • importante Important. Adjective. "Es una fecha importante." It is an important date.
  • imposible Impossible. Adjective. "Es imposible dormir con ese ruido." It is impossible to sleep with that noise.
  • inteligente Smart. Adjective. "Es una perra inteligente." She is a smart dog.
  • interesante Interesting. Adjective. "El museo es interesante." The museum is interesting.
  • joven Young. Adjective. "Mi tía es muy joven." My aunt is very young.
  • largo Long (not large, which is grande). Adjective. "El río es muy largo." The river is very long.
  • lento Slow. Adjective. "El autobús es lento." The bus is slow.
  • libre Free (not busy or not locked up; no cost is gratis). Adjective. "¿Está libre esta silla?" Is this chair free?
  • ligero Light (in weight). Adjective. "La bicicleta es ligera." The bicycle is light.
  • limpio Clean. Adjective. "La cocina está limpia." The kitchen is clean.
  • lindo Cute; lovely (heard most in Latin America). Adjective. "Es un perro lindo." It is a cute dog.
  • listo Ready (with estar); clever (with ser). Adjective. "La cena está lista." Dinner is ready.
  • lleno Full. Adjective. "El vaso está lleno." The glass is full.
  • malo Bad (mal before a masculine noun). Adjective. "Hace mal tiempo." The weather is bad.
  • marrón Brown. Adjective. "Tiene los ojos marrones." He has brown eyes.
  • mayor Older; bigger. Adjective. "Mi hermana mayor vive en Lima." My older sister lives in Lima.
  • mejor Better; best. Adjective. "Este camino es mejor." This road is better.
  • menor Younger; smaller. Adjective. "Es mi hermano menor." He is my younger brother.
  • mismo Same. Adjective. "Vivimos en la misma calle." We live on the same street.
  • mojado Wet. Adjective. "El suelo está mojado." The floor is wet.
  • necesario Necessary. Adjective. "No es necesario correr." There is no need to run.
  • negro Black. Adjective. "Tengo un gato negro." I have a black cat.
  • nuevo New. Adjective. "Tengo zapatos nuevos." I have new shoes.
  • ocupado Busy; taken. Adjective. "Estoy ocupada ahora." I am busy now.
  • orgulloso Proud. Adjective. "Estoy orgulloso de ti." I am proud of you.
  • oscuro Dark. Adjective. "El cuarto está oscuro." The room is dark.
  • peligroso Dangerous. Adjective. "Ese camino es peligroso." That road is dangerous.
  • peor Worse; worst. Adjective. "El tráfico es peor los lunes." Traffic is worse on Mondays.
  • pequeño Small. Adjective. "Tengo un perro pequeño." I have a small dog.
  • pesado Heavy. Adjective. "La maleta es pesada." The suitcase is heavy.
  • picante Spicy. Adjective. "La salsa es picante." The sauce is spicy.
  • pobre Poor. Adjective. "Es un país pobre." It is a poor country.
  • posible Possible. Adjective. "Es posible llegar a pie." It is possible to get there on foot.
  • preocupado Worried. Adjective. "Mi madre está preocupada." My mother is worried.
  • primero First (primer before a masculine noun). Adjective. "Es mi primer día." It is my first day.
  • próximo Next. Adjective. "Bajo en la próxima parada." I get off at the next stop.
  • rápido Fast. Adjective. "El tren es rápido." The train is fast.
  • raro Odd; rare. Adjective. "Es raro verlo aquí." It is odd to see him here.
  • rico Rich; tasty. Adjective. "La sopa está muy rica." The soup is very tasty.
  • rojo Red. Adjective. "Lleva un abrigo rojo." She wears a red coat.
  • ruidoso Noisy. Adjective. "El patio es ruidoso." The playground is noisy.
  • salado Salty. Adjective. "La sopa está salada." The soup is salty.
  • sano Healthy (not sane, which is cuerdo). Adjective. "Es una comida sana." It is a healthy meal.
  • seco Dry. Adjective. "La ropa ya está seca." The clothes are dry now.
  • seguro Safe; sure. Adjective. "Es un barrio seguro." It is a safe neighborhood.
  • sencillo Simple; plain. Adjective. "Es una receta sencilla." It is a simple recipe.
  • simpático Friendly; likeable (not sympathetic). Adjective. "Tu vecino es simpático." Your neighbor is friendly.
  • solo Alone. Adjective. "Vivo solo." I live alone.
  • suave Smooth; gentle. Adjective. "La toalla es suave." The towel is soft.
  • sucio Dirty. Adjective. "Los zapatos están sucios." The shoes are dirty.
  • tímido Shy. Adjective. "El niño es tímido." The boy is shy.
  • tranquilo Calm; quiet. Adjective. "Es un barrio tranquilo." It is a quiet neighborhood.
  • triste Sad. Adjective. "La película es triste." The movie is sad.
  • último Last. Adjective. "Es el último tren." It is the last train.
  • único Only; unique. Adjective. "Es mi único abrigo." It is my only coat.
  • útil Useful. Adjective. "Este mapa es muy útil." This map is very useful.
  • vacío Empty. Adjective. "La calle está vacía." The street is empty.
  • valiente Brave. Adjective. "Es una niña valiente." She is a brave girl.
  • verde Green; unripe. Adjective. "La manzana está verde." The apple is not ripe.
  • viejo Old. Adjective. "Es un coche viejo." It is an old car.

Other words 100

  • a To; at. Preposition. "Voy a la escuela." I am going to school.
  • abajo Down; downstairs. Adverb. "La cocina está abajo." The kitchen is downstairs.
  • adiós Goodbye. Interjection. "Adiós, hasta mañana." Goodbye, see you tomorrow.
  • ahora Now. Adverb. "Ahora vuelvo." I will be right back.
  • algo Something. Pronoun. "Quiero comer algo." I want to eat something.
  • alguien Someone. Pronoun. "Alguien llama a la puerta." Someone is knocking at the door.
  • allí There. Adverb. "El baño está allí." The bathroom is over there.
  • antes Before. Adverb. "Llama antes de venir." Call before you come.
  • aquí Here. Adverb. "Vivo aquí." I live here.
  • arriba Up; upstairs. Adverb. "Mi cuarto está arriba." My room is upstairs.
  • aunque Although; even if. Conjunction. "Salgo aunque llueva." I am going out even if it rains.
  • ayer Yesterday. Adverb. "Ayer llovió todo el día." Yesterday it rained all day.
  • bien Well. Adverb. "Ella canta bien." She sings well.
  • casi Almost. Adverb. "Casi pierdo el tren." I almost missed the train.
  • cerca Near. Adverb. "La playa está cerca." The beach is near.
  • cien One hundred (ciento before a smaller number). Number. "Tiene cien páginas." It has a hundred pages.
  • cinco Five. Number. "Dame cinco minutos." Give me five minutes.
  • cómo How. Question word. "¿Cómo te llamas?" What is your name?
  • con With. Preposition. "Café con leche, por favor." Coffee with milk, please.
  • contra Against. Preposition. "Jugamos contra el otro equipo." We play against the other team.
  • cuál Which; what. Question word. "¿Cuál prefieres?" Which one do you prefer?
  • cuando When. Conjunction. "Llámame cuando llegues." Call me when you arrive.
  • cuándo When. Question word. "¿Cuándo llega el tren?" When does the train arrive?
  • cuánto How much. Question word. "¿Cuánto cuesta?" How much does it cost?
  • cuatro Four. Number. "La mesa tiene cuatro patas." The table has four legs.
  • de Of; from. Preposition. "Soy de Colombia." I am from Colombia.
  • demasiado Too; too much. Adverb. "Es demasiado tarde." It is too late.
  • dentro Inside. Adverb. "El gato está dentro." The cat is inside.
  • desde From; since. Preposition. "Vivo aquí desde mayo." I have lived here since May.
  • despacio Slowly. Adverb. "Habla más despacio, por favor." Speak more slowly, please.
  • después After; afterwards. Adverb. "Después vamos al cine." Afterwards we are going to the movies.
  • diez Ten. Number. "Cuenta hasta diez." Count to ten.
  • dónde Where. Question word. "¿Dónde vives?" Where do you live?
  • dos Two. Number. "Tengo dos gatos." I have two cats.
  • durante During; for (a length of time). Preposition. "Duermo durante el vuelo." I sleep during the flight.
  • él He (the accent sets it apart from el, the). Pronoun. "Él es mi hermano." He is my brother.
  • ella She. Pronoun. "Ella trabaja en un banco." She works at a bank.
  • ellos They (ellas for an all-female group). Pronoun. "Ellos llegan mañana." They arrive tomorrow.
  • en In; on; at. Preposition. "El libro está en la mesa." The book is on the table.
  • entre Between; among. Preposition. "Me siento entre mis dos amigos." I sit between my two friends.
  • esto This (for an idea or a thing not yet named). Pronoun. "¿Qué es esto?" What is this?
  • fuera Outside. Adverb. "Hace frío fuera." It is cold outside.
  • gracias Thank you. Interjection. "Gracias por la comida." Thank you for the meal.
  • hasta Until; up to. Preposition. "Trabajo hasta las cinco." I work until five.
  • hola Hello. Interjection. "Hola, ¿cómo estás?" Hello, how are you?
  • hoy Today. Adverb. "Hoy no trabajo." I am not working today.
  • lejos Far. Adverb. "El aeropuerto está lejos." The airport is far away.
  • luego Then; later. Adverb. "Hasta luego." See you later.
  • mal Badly. Adverb. "Dormí mal anoche." I slept badly last night.
  • mañana Tomorrow. Adverb. "Mañana vamos al museo." Tomorrow we are going to the museum.
  • más More. Adverb. "Quiero más sopa." I want more soup.
  • menos Less; minus. Adverb. "Hoy hace menos frío." It is less cold today.
  • mientras While. Conjunction. "Canto mientras cocino." I sing while I cook.
  • mil One thousand. Number. "Cuesta mil pesos." It costs a thousand pesos.
  • mucho A lot; much. Adverb. "Te quiero mucho." I love you a lot.
  • muy Very. Adverb. "La sopa está muy caliente." The soup is very hot.
  • nada Nothing. Pronoun. "No veo nada." I cannot see anything.
  • nadie Nobody. Pronoun. "Nadie sabe la respuesta." Nobody knows the answer.
  • ni Nor; not even. Conjunction. "No tengo ni hambre ni sed." I am neither hungry nor thirsty.
  • no No; not. Interjection. "No, gracias." No, thank you.
  • nosotros We (nosotras for an all-female group). Pronoun. "Nosotros vamos a pie." We are going on foot.
  • nueve Nine. Number. "Mi primo tiene nueve años." My cousin is nine years old.
  • nunca Never. Adverb. "Nunca llego tarde." I am never late.
  • o Or (turns to u before an o sound: siete u ocho). Conjunction. "¿Té o café?" Tea or coffee?
  • ocho Eight. Number. "La tienda cierra a las ocho." The shop closes at eight.
  • ojalá I hope so; if only (from Arabic). Interjection. "Ojalá haga sol mañana." I hope it is sunny tomorrow.
  • para For; in order to. Preposition. "Este regalo es para ti." This gift is for you.
  • perdón Sorry; excuse me. Interjection. "Perdón, ¿dónde está la estación?" Excuse me, where is the station?
  • pero But. Conjunction. "Es pequeño pero fuerte." It is small but strong.
  • poco Little; not much. Adverb. "Duermo poco." I do not sleep much.
  • por For; by; through; because of. Preposition. "Gracias por venir." Thanks for coming.
  • porque Because (the question why is por qué). Conjunction. "Como porque tengo hambre." I eat because I am hungry.
  • pronto Soon. Adverb. "Vuelve pronto." Come back soon.
  • que That; than. Conjunction. "Creo que tienes razón." I think that you are right.
  • qué What. Question word. "¿Qué quieres comer?" What do you want to eat?
  • quién Who. Question word. "¿Quién es ella?" Who is she?
  • quizás Maybe. Adverb. "Quizás llueva mañana." Maybe it will rain tomorrow.
  • seis Six. Number. "Me levanto a las seis." I get up at six.
  • si If (sí with an accent means yes). Conjunction. "Si llueve, me quedo en casa." If it rains, I am staying home.
  • sí Yes (the accent sets it apart from si, if). Interjection. "Sí, quiero ir." Yes, I want to go.
  • siempre Always. Adverb. "Siempre desayuno en casa." I always have breakfast at home.
  • siete Seven. Number. "La semana tiene siete días." A week has seven days.
  • sin Without. Preposition. "Un té sin azúcar." A tea without sugar.
  • sino But rather (after a negative). Conjunction. "No es rojo, sino naranja." It is not red but orange.
  • sobre On; over; about. Preposition. "El libro es sobre ballenas." The book is about whales.
  • también Also; too. Adverb. "Yo también quiero ir." I want to go too.
  • tampoco Neither; not either. Adverb. "Yo tampoco lo sé." I do not know either.
  • tarde Late. Adverb. "Hoy llego tarde." I will be late today.
  • temprano Early. Adverb. "Me acuesto temprano." I go to bed early.
  • todavía Still; yet. Adverb. "Todavía tengo hambre." I am still hungry.
  • todo Everything; all. Pronoun. "Todo está listo." Everything is ready.
  • tres Three. Number. "Son las tres." It is three o'clock.
  • tú You (one person, informal). Pronoun. "Tú cocinas muy bien." You cook very well.
  • uno One (un before a masculine noun). Number. "Solo queda uno." There is only one left.
  • usted You (one person, formal; takes third-person verbs). Pronoun. "¿Usted vive aquí?" Do you live here?
  • ustedes You (more than one person). Pronoun. "¿Ustedes son de aquí?" Are you all from here?
  • vale OK (used mostly in Spain). Interjection. "Vale, nos vemos a las seis." OK, see you at six.
  • y And (turns to e before an i sound: padre e hijo). Conjunction. "Pan y queso." Bread and cheese.
  • ya Already; now. Adverb. "Ya terminé." I have already finished.
  • yo I (often dropped, since the verb ending shows it). Pronoun. "Yo pago hoy." I am paying today.

How this list was compiled: Words chosen, translated and given an example sentence for this site. The part of speech of all 600 words and the gender of every noun were checked by script against the Spanish entries of English Wiktionary (https://en.wiktionary.org/, fetched 2026-09-18, text under CC BY-SA 4.0). The three frequency chips come from Wiktionary's Spanish frequency list, counted from about 27.4 million words of film and television subtitles (https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Wiktionary:Frequency_lists/Spanish/Subtitles10K, fetched 2026-09-18): Top 1,000 means the word or one of its forms ranks 1 to 1,000 there, Top 5,000 means it ranks 1,001 to 5,000, and Rarer means it ranks lower or is not among the 10,000 listed. A row of that list counts for a word when its spelling is the word itself or when the list files it under that word alone. A row filed under two words counts only for the one spelled that way, so camino (rank 309) places el camino and not caminar, which is placed by its own row at 1,441. By that rule, re-run on 2026-09-19 against the ten pages of the list, eight verbs moved from Top 1,000 to Top 5,000 (bajar, caminar, contar, cuidar, preguntar, probar, soñar, viajar), dibujar and prestar moved from Top 5,000 to Rarer, and el tomate moved to Rarer: tomate is row 5,868, and row 3,813 (tómate, which the list files under tomar and tomate) is tomar plus te. La sal is the one word placed by hand: its only row (sal, rank 737) is shared with the command sal of salir and the count cannot be split, so it sits one band lower, in Top 5,000. The gender rules in the copy were checked on 2026-09-18 against https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammatical_gender_in_Spanish and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_determiners. For every sense of a word, look it up in the Real Academia dictionary at https://dle.rae.es, which our checker could not fetch, so no check against it is claimed. Meanings, notes and sentences are our own wording; regional words are marked where we know them. La radio carries a note because Wiktionary gives the radio set as masculine or feminine and the broadcast as feminine (https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/radio#Spanish, checked 2026-09-19). First review 2026-09-18 by the list's writer. Second dated pass, 2026-09-19: the site's two content reviewers recomputed all 600 frequency chips from the list, compared the gender of 95 of the 280 nouns with Wiktionary again and read the list for safety, and the words family fixer re-placed the twelve words above, added the note to la radio and replaced one example sentence. Licence: own work