195746หัวข้อที่ 20: คำศัพท์สเปน 4,000 คำ (Spanish Vocabulary 4,000 words)

195746

หัวข้อที่ 20: คำศัพท์สเปน 4,000 คำ (Spanish Vocabulary 4,000 words)

หัวข้อที่ 20: คำศัพท์สเปน 4,000 คำ (Spanish Vocabulary 4,000 words)

คำศัพท์สเปน 4,000 คำ (Spanish Vocabulary 4,000 words)

¡a ver! let’s see!
¡anda! come on!
¿a qué hora? when? what time?
a causa de because of
a continuación next
a dedo hitchhiking
a escala mundial worldwide
a escote to divide up the bill
a finales at the end (of)
a la española Spanish style
a lo lejos from far away
a lo mejor perhaps
a mediados in the middle
a menudo often
a pie walking
a principios in the beginning
a través de via, through
a veces sometimes
ábaco m abacus
abajo downstairs, down
abandonar abandon
abdomen m abdomen
abdominales m abdominal muscles
abierto open
abogado m lawyer
abonado m member
abono m voucher, season ticket
abrazar to hug
abrazo m embrace, hug
abrigo m coat
abril m April
abrir f to open
abrir de par en par to open wide
absentismo m absenteeism
abstemio abstemious
abstenerse to refrain from
absurdo absurd
abuela f grandmother
abuelo m grandfather
abuelos m grandparents
abundante abundant
aburrido boring
aburrimiento m boredom
aburrirse to be bored
abuso m abuse
acabado finished
acabar + de to have just + verb
acabar de + inf. just + have + past participle
academia f academy
académico academic
acampada f camping
acceder to get into
accidente m accident
acción f action
aceite m oil
aceituna f olive
acelerar to accelerate
acento m accent
acepción f meaning, sense
aceptación f acceptance
aceptar to accept
acera f pavement
acercar to come closer
acertar to get right
aciago fateful, doomed
aclaración f explanation
aclarar to clear up
acogedor cosy
acogerse to take refuge
acogida f reception
acompañar to join someone
acomplejado to have a complex
acondicionado equipped
aconsejar to advise
acontecimiento m event
acordarse to remember
acortar to cut short
acostar to put to bed
acostarse to go to bed
activamente actively
actividad f activity
acto m act
actor m actor
actuar to act
acudir to go to
acuerdo m agreement
adaptación f adaptation
adecuado adequate
además besides, apart from that
adicto m addict
adiós m good-bye
adivinanza f guess
adivinar f to guess
adjetivo m adjective
administrativo m administrative assistant     
admirar to admire
adolescente m/f adolescent
adoptado adopted
adorar to adore
adorno m decoration
adosado m detached (house)
adquirir to acquire
aduana f customs, border
adulterio m adultery
adulto m adult
adverbio m adverb
advertencia f warning
advertir to warn
aeropuerto m airport
afectar to affect
afeitarse to shave
afianzamiento m consolidation
afianzarse to establish oneself
afición f hobby
aficionado m fan
afiliado affiliate
afincado to be based in/at
afirmación f affirmation
afirmar affirm
África f Africa
africano African
afueras f surroundings
agarrado stingy, tight-fisted
agarrados del brazo arm in arm
agarrar to grasp
agencia f agency
agencia de viajes f travel agency
agenda f address book, diary
agenda apretada f tight schedule
agitar to mix, shake
agobio m stress
agosto m August
agotado exhausted
agradable enjoyable
agradecer to thank
agradecimiento m thanks
agresión f attack
agrupar to put in groups
agua f water
aguafiestas m party-pooper
agujero m hole
ahora now
ahorcar to hang
ahorrar to save
ahorro m saving
aire acondicionado m air conditioning
ajedrez m chess
ajedrez m chess
ajeno detached, beyond one’s control
ajo m garlic
al aire libre open air, outside
al cabo de after
al contado in cash
al lado de beside
al parecer apparently
al poco tiempo  soon after
al principio in the beginning
al revés on the contrary, back to front
albergue m hostel
albergue juvenil m youth hostel
alcachofa f artichoke
alcalde m mayor
alcance m reach
alcanzar to reach
alcohol m alcohol
aldea f township, small village
alegre happy
alegría f happiness
alejarse to move away
alemán German
Alemania f Germany
alergia f allergy
alfabeto m alphabet
alfombra f carpet
algo something
algodón m cotton
alguien someone
alguna vez sometimes
algunas veces sometimes
alimento m food
alinear align
aliviar to relieve
alma f soul
almacén m store, warehouse
almendro m almond tree
almohada f pillow
almorzar to have lunch
almuerzo m snack, lunch
alojamiento m accommodation
alojarse to stay
alquilar to rent
alrededor de about, around
altar m altar
altavoz m speaker
alto high
altura f height
alubia f kidney bean
alucinación f hallucination
alucinante amazing
alucinar to hallucinate
aludir to allude to
alumbrar to enlighten
alumno m pupil
ama f landlady
ama de casa f housewife
amabilidad f kindness
amable friendly
amanecer m dawn
amante m/f lover
amar to love
amarillo yellow
ambiente m ambience, atmosphere
ámbito m field
amenazar to threaten
América f America
amigo m friend
amistad f friendship
amor m love
amoroso loving
ampliar to amplify
amplio roomy, with space
amplitud f extent, space
anacronismo m anachronism
añadir to add
análisis m analysis
ancho wide
anciano m old man
Andalucía f Andalusia
andaluz from Andalusia
andando on foot
andante walking
andar to walk
andén m platform
anécdota f anecdote
anestesista m/f anaesthetist
anfitrión f host
angustia f anxiety
angustioso worrying
anhelo m longing, yearning
anillo m ring
animado animated
animadora f animation team, cheerleader
animal m animal
animar to encourage, cheer up
ánimo m state of mind, cheer
año m year
Año Nuevo m New Year
anoche last night
anonimato m anonymous
anotar write down
ansia f worry, anxiety
ansiolítica f anxiolytic drug
anteanoche the night before last
anteayer the day before yesterday
antecedente m police record
antelación f with advance notice
antepasados m predecessors
anterior earlier, previous
antes before
antibiótico m antibiotics
anticuado antiquated
antigüedad f antiquity
antiguo old, former
antipático unfriendly
antónimo m antonym
anunciar to announce
anuncio m advertisement
anuncio de publicidad m spot, advertisement
anverso m front, obverse
apagar to switch off
aparcamiento m parking
aparcar to park
aparecer to appear
aparición f appearance
apariencia f appearance
apartado section
apartamento m apartment
apasionado passionate
apático apathetic
apegar to get attached to
apellido m surname
apenas hardly
aperitivo m aperitif
apertura f opening
apetecer to feel like it
aplauso m applause
aplazar to delay, put off
apócope m apocope, apocopation
aportación f contribution
aportar to contribute
apostar to bet
apoyo m support
aprender to learn
aprendizaje m learning
apretar to tighten, hug
aprisa quickly
aprobación f approval
aprobar to approve
aprovechar to take advantage of
apuesta f bet
apuñalar to stab
apuntar to aim at
apuntarse to sign up for
apuntes m notes
aquel that
aquí here
árabe Arabian, Arab
árbol m tree
arbol genealógico m family tree
archivar to file
archivo m file
arder to burn
área f area
Argel Algiers
Argentina f Argentina
argumentar to argue
argumento m argument
arma f weapon
armado armed
armadura f armour
armario m wardrobe
armonioso harmonious
arquitecto m architect
arquitectura f architecture
arraigarse to take root, establish
arrancar to start
arreglar to repair
arrepentirse to regret something
arriba up(stairs)
arroba f at
arrojarse to throw oneself
arrollar to roll over, run over
arroz m rice
arruga f wrinkle
arte m/f art
artesanía f crafts
artesano m artisan
artículo determinado m definite article
artículo indeterminado m indefinite article
artritis f arthritis
as m ace
asado roasted
asaltar to rob
ascender to rise
ascensor m lift
asegurar to insure, to assure
asegurarse to make sure
asentimiento m assent
asesinar to murder
asesino m murderer
asesorar to advise
así like this
así que so
Asia f Asia
asiático Asian
asiento m seat
asignatura f subject
asimismo thus, so
asistencia f assistance
asistir to attend
asociar to associate
aspecto m aspect
aspecto físico m physical trait
aspiradora f hoover, vacuum cleaner
aspirina f aspirin
asqueroso disgusting
astilla f splinter, chip
astronauta m astronaut
asturiano from Asturias
asumir to assume, take on
asustar to frighten
atacar to attack
atardecer m evening, dusk
atascarse to get blocked
atasco m traffic jam
atención f attention
atención al usuario f customer care
atender to attend
atentado terrorista m terrorist attack
atentamente sincerely
atento polite, attentive
aterrizar to land
atmósfera f atmosphere
atmosférico atmospheric
átono atonic, unstressed
atraco m armed robbery
atractivo attractive
atraer to attract
atrapado caught
atravesar to go across
atreverse to dare
atributo m attribute, quality
atún m tuna
audición f listening comprehension
audiencia f audience
augurio m omen, augury
aula f classroom
aumento m rise
aún yet
aún no not yet
aunque although
auricular m headphones
ausencia f absence
Australia f Australia
autobiografía f autobiography
autobús m bus
autocar m bus, coach
autoestima f self-esteem
autoestop m hitch-hiking
autoevaluación f self-evaluation
autógrafo m autograph
automóvil m car
autor m author
avance m advance
avanzar to advance
avaro mean
ave f bird
avenida f avenue
aventura f adventure
aventurero m adventurer
averiguar to guess, find out
avinagrarse to turn sour, embitter
avión m airplane
avisar to warn, to inform
ayer yesterday
ayuda f help
ayudar to help
ayunas on an empty stomach
ayuntamiento m town hall
azafata f flight attendant
azotar whip, flog
azteca Aztec
azúcar m sugar
azúcar de caña m sugar cane
azul blue
bacalao m cod
bachillerato m sixth form exam
bailar to dance
bailarín m dancer
baile m dance
bajar get off
bajo cero below zero
balcón m balcony
ballet m ballet
balneario m spa
balón m ball
baloncesto m basketball
bañarse to go for a swim
banco m bank
bañera f bath (tub)
bañista m bather
baño de sol m sunbathe
bar m bar
baraja f deck (of cards)
barato cheap
barba f beard
barbilla f chin
barco m boat
barco de vapor m steam boat
barquillo m wafer, cornet
barrer to sweep
barriga f belly
barrio m quarter/suburb
basarse to be based on
básico basic
bastante enough, quite a bit
bastar to be enough
basto coarse
bastón m stick
basura f rubbish
batalla f battle
batería f battery
batidora f liquidizer
bautizar to baptize, christen
beber to drink
bebida f drink
beicon m bacon
Bélgica f Belgium
bélico warlike
Belladurmiente f Sleeping Beauty
Bellas Artes f Fine Arts
belleza f beauty
bendecir to bless
beneficiar to benefit from
besar to kiss
beso m kiss
biblia f bible
biblioteca f library
bicicleta f bicycle
bien well, good
bigote m moustache
bikini m bikini
bilingüe bilingual
billar m billiards
billete m ticket
biografía f biography
biombo m (folding) screen
biosfera f biosphere
bisagra f hinge
bisnieto m great-grandson
Blancanieves f Snow White
blanco white
blando soft
blusa f blouse
bobo stupid
boca f mouth
boca del metro f metro entrance
bocacalle f side street
bocadillo m sandwich
boda f wedding
boina f beret
boletín m bulletin
bolígrafo m pen
Bolivia f Bolivia
bollo m roll
bolsa f bag
bolsa de aseo f wash bag
bolsillo m pocket
bolso m handbag
bombero m fireman
bombón m sweet, candy
bonito pretty, nice
bono m voucher
borrador m rubber, eraser
borrar erase
bosque m forest
bota f boots
botella f bottle
botijo m earthenware jar
botiquín m first-aid kit
botón m button
brasa f coal oven
Brasil m Brazil
brazo m arm
breve short
bricolaje m do-it-yourself
brillar to shine
brindar to raise one’s glass
brocha f brush
broma f joke
bronceado brown
broncearse to get a suntan
bronquitis f bronchitis
brote m outbreak
bruja f witch
brújula f compass
brusco rude, rough
buen provecho have a nice meal
buenas noches f good night
buenas tardes f good afternoon, evening
bueno good
buenos días m good morning
bufanda f scarf
bullicioso loud
bulto m lump
buque m ship, vessel
Burdeos f Bordeaux
burro m donkey
buscar to search
butaca f seat (e.g. cinema)
buzón m post-box
cabalgata f cavalcade, procession
caballería f cavalry
caballero m Sir
caballete m table bracket, stool
caballo m horse
caber to fit
cabeza f head
cabina f phonebox
cable m cable
cacharros m crockery, junk
cachas strong, muscled
cada every
cadena f chain
cadera f hips
caer to fall
caer simpático to be liked
café m coffee
café con leche m white coffee
café solo m espresso
cafetera f coffee machine
cagada f bad mistake, (literally excrement)
caída f fall
caída del muro f fall of the (Berlin) wall
caja f box
cajera f check out girl, cashier
cajero automático m cash-point
cajón m drawer
cajonera f chest of drawers
calabacín m courgette
calabaza f pumpkin
calamar m calamari/squid
calcetin m sock
calcular to calculate
calefacción f heating
calendario m calendar
calidad f quality
cálido warm
caliente hot
calificar to rate, qualify
California f California
caligrafía f calligraphy
callado quiet
callarse to shut up, stop talking
calle f street
calma f calm
calmante m tranquilliser
calor m heat
caluroso hot
calvo bald
calzado m footwear
calzoncillos m underwear
cama f bed
cámara f camera
cámara de video f video camera
camarero m waiter
cambiar to change
cambiar de aires to have a change (of scene)
cambiarse to get changed, to change
cambio m change
camilla f stretcher
camino m way
camino de Santiago m pilgrim’s trail (St James)
camión m lorry
camisa f shirt
camiseta f t-shirt
camisón m nightdress, night-shirt
campeonato m championship
campesino m peasant
camping m camping ground
campo m (sports) ground
caña f draft beer
Canadá m Canada
canal m channel, canal
canapé m canapé
canción f song
candidato m candidate
candil m candle
canguro m/f babysitter
caniche m poodle
canoso (to have) grey hair
cansado tiring, tired
cántabro from Cantabria
cantar to sing
cantautor m singer-songwriter
cantidad f amount
canto m song, singing
capa f layer
capacidad f capacity
capaz capable
Caperucita Roja f Little Red Riding Hood
capilla f chapel
capital f capital
capricho m craving, treat
caprichoso capricious, spoilt
captar la atención to grab someone’s attention
captura f capture
cara f face
cara (moneda) f heads (coin)
caracol m snail
carácter m character
características f characteristics
caramelo m sweetie, candy
cargador m charger
cargar to charge up
cargo m job, responsibility
Caribe m Caribbean
cariñoso affectionate
carnaval m carnival
carne f meat
carné de conducir m driving licence
carnicería f butchers
caro expensive
carpa f tent, marquee
carpeta f file
carrera f studies, degree
carretera f road
carril m lane
carro m trolley, carriage
carroza f carriage
carta f letter
cartas f cards
cartel m poster
cartera f wallet, satchel
cartero m postman
cartón m cardboard box, cardboard
cartulina f cardboard
casa f house
casado married
casamentero m matchmaker
casamiento m wedding, marriage
casarse to get married
cascarrabias m/f grumpy person
casco m helmet
casi nearly
casi nunca almost never
casi siempre almost always
castellano-leonés from Castile-Leon
castigo m punishment
castillo m castle
castizo pure, authentic
casualidad f coincidence
catalán Catalan
catálogo m brochure
catedral f cathedral
categoría f category
catolicismo m catholisicm
católico catholic
caudillo m leader
causa f reason
caverna f cave
cayo m quay/key (small island)
cazador m hunter
CC.00 Spanish union
cebolla f onion
CEE f EC
celador f attendant, monitor
celebrar celebrate
celo m jealousy
cena f dinner
cenar to have dinner
Cenicienta f Cinderella
centenar centenary, hundred
céntimo m cent
centro m centre
centro educativo m school
cepillo de dientes m tooth brush
cerca close to
cercano nearby
cerda f bristle
cerdo m pig, pork
ceremonia f ceremony
cero zero
cerrado closed
cerrar to close, to shut
cerro m hill
certamen m contest, exam
cerveza f beer
cesar to stop
cesta f basket
cesto de ropa sucia m laundry basket
chalé m chalet, villa
chaleco salvavidas m lifejacket
champú m shampoo
chaqueta f jacket
charcutería f cold cuts
charlar to chat
chata f young girl (slang)
chatear to chat
checo Czech
chica f girl
chico m boy
chileno from Chile
chimenea f fireplace, chimney
China f China
chino Chinese
chocolate m chocolate
chollo m bargain, “doddle”
chorizo m paprika sausage
chuleta f chop
churro m long, thin waffle
cibercafé m internet café
ciclo m cycle
ciego blind
cielo m sky
ciencia ficción f science fiction
Ciencias Políticas f Politics
científico m scientific
cierto certain
cierzo m north wind
cifrar to value
cigarro m cigar
cine m cinema
cinematografía f cinematography
cinta f tape
cintura f waist
cinturón m belt
circular to circulate
círculo m circle
circunstancia f circumstance
cirujano m surgeon
cita f date, appointment
cita a ciegas f blind date
ciudad f city
ciudadano m citizen
civil civil
civilización f civilization
claridad f clarity
claro clear
clase f class
clásico classic
clasificar to classify
clausurar to close
clavar to stab
clave f key
clavo m nail, clove
cliché m cliché
cliente m client
clima m climate
climatología f climatology
clonación f cloning
club náutico m sailing club
cobrar to charge, to earn
cobre m copper
coche m car
coche cama m sleeping car
cocido m stew
cocina f kitchen
cocinar to cook
código postal m postal code
codo m elbow
coger to take
cogidos de la mano holding hands
coherencia f coherence
cohesión f cohesion
coincidir to coincide
cojo lame
cola f queue
colección f collection
colectivo m collective
colega m/f colleague
colegiado m collegiate
colegio m school
coleta f ponytail
colgante m pendant
colgar to hang up
coliflor m cauliflower
colocar to place
Colombia f Columbia
colonel m colonel
colonia f perfume
color m colour
columna f column
coma f comma
combate m combat, fight
combatir to fight
combinar to combine
combustible m fuel
comedor m dining room
comensal m/f diner
comentario m comment
comenzar to start
comer to eat
comercial commercial
comercio m commerce
cometer to commit
comida f food
comillas f inverted commas
comilón m big eater
comisaría f police station
como as, like
cómoda f chest of drawers
comodidad f comfort
cómodo comfortable
compaginar to juggle (jobs, lifestyles)
compañero m classmate, colleague
compañía aérea f airline
comparar to compare
comparativo m comparative
comparecencia f appearance
compartir to share
competencia f competition
complacer to please
complementos m accessories
completamente completely
completar to complete, fill in
complicado complicated
cómplice m/f accomplice
componer to compose
componerse to compose
comportamiento m behaviour
comportarse to behave
compra f shopping
comprar to buy
comprender to understand
comprensión f understanding
comprobar to check
comprometerse to commit to
compromiso m commitment
compulsivo compulsive
comunicar to reveal, to communicate
comunicativo communicative
comunidad f community
Comunidad Autónoma f autonomous region
comunista communist
con with
coñac m cognac
conceder to concede
concejal m/f councillor
concentración f concentration
concentrarse to concentrate
concepto m concept
concierto m concert
concluir to conclude, end up
conclusión f conclusion
concordancia f agreement
concordar to agree
concurso m contest
concurso de belleza m beauty contest
condesa f countess
condición f condition
conducir to drive
conducta f behaviour
conductor m driver
conectar to connect
conector m connector
confeccionado made
confeccionar to make
conferencia f presentation, conference
Conferencia Episcopal f Episcopal Chapter
confesión f confession
confianza f trust, confidence
confirmación f confirmation
confirmar to confirm
conflictivo conflictive
conflicto m conflict
conformidad f agreement
confuso confusing
congelar to freeze
congreso m conference
conjetura f conjecture
conjugación f conjugation
conjunción f conjunction
conjunto m set, joint (adj), whole
conocer to know
conocido well known
conocimiento m knowledge
consagrar to establish oneself
conseguir to obtain, to get
consejero matrimonial m marriage counsellor
consejo m advice
consentimiento m consent
conservación f preservation, conservation
conservar to preserve
considerar to consider
consistir en to be about
consolar to console
consorcio m consortium
constantemente constantly
constar to figure, be recorded
constatar to verify, to confirm
constipado to have a cold
constitución f constitution
construcción f construction
construir to construct
consuelo m consolation
cónsul m consul
consulta f practice
consultar to consult
consultorio m surgery, consultancy
consumición f beverage
consumir to consume
consumista m/f consumerist
consumo m consumption
contabilidad f accounting
contacto m contact
contaminación f contamination
contaminante polluting
contar to count
contemporáneo contemporary
contenedor m rubbish bin, container
contener to contain
contenido m content
contento happy
contestador m answering machine
contestar to answer
contexto m context
continuación f continuation
continuar to continue
contorno m outline
contracción f contraction
contractura f contracture
contraer to contract
contraer matrimonio to get married
contraer una enfermedad to catch a disease, get ill
contrario m opponent, rival
contrastar to compare, to contrast with
contraste m contrast
contratar to hire
contratiempo m set-back, incident
control m control
controlar to control
convalecencia f convalescence
convencer to convince
convencionalismo m traditionalism
conveniente convenient, good idea
convenir to suit
convento m monastery
conversación f conversation
convertir to convert
convertirse to become
convivencia f co-existence
convivir to live together
convocar to call together
convocatoria f examination, call to a meeting
coordinar to coordinate
copa f drink
copeo m to go out for a drink
copia f copy
corazón m heart
corbata f tie
corcho m cork
cordero m lamb
coro m choir
corona f crown
coronel m colonel
corporal corporal
corrección f correction
correcto correct
corregir to correct
correo m post office
correo electrónico m email
correr to run
corresponder to correspond
correspondiente corresponding
corrida de toros f bullfight
corrupto corrupt
cortar to cut
cortarse to cut oneself, to be embarrassed
cortesía f courtesy
cortijo m country estate
cortina f curtain
corto short
cosa f thing
cosecha f harvest
costa f coast
costar to cost
costumbre f custom
cotidiano everyday
cotilla n/f gossip(y)
cotilleo m gossip
creación f creation
creador m creator
crear to create
crecer to grow
creciente growing
crédito m credit
crédulo gullible
creer to think, believe
crepúsculo m dawn
cretino m cretin
crimen m crime
criminalidad f crime
crisis f crisis
cristal m glass
crónico chronic
cronológicamente chronologically
crucifijo m crucifix
crucigrama m crossword
crudo crude, raw
cruz (moneda) f tails (coin)
cruzar to cross
cuaderno m notebook
cuadrangular quadrangular
cuadro m scheme
cualidad f quality, skill
cualificado qualified
cualquier any
cuando when
cuartel m barracks
cuarto fourth
cuarto m quarter
cuarto de baño m bathroom
cuarto de estar m living room
Cuba f Cuba
cubano Cuban
cubata f long drink
cubertería f cutlery
cubrir to cover
cucharada f spoonful
cuchillo m knife
cuello m neck
cuentacuentos m story-teller
cuentas f sums, account
cuentista m exaggerator
cuento m story
cuerda f string
cuero m leather
cuerpo m body
cuerpo celeste m celestial body
cuervo m crow
cuestión f question
cuestionario m questionnaire
cueva f cave
cuidadano m citizen
cuidado m care
cuidador m carer, keeper
cuidar to look after
cuidarse to look after oneself
culo m behind, bottom
culpable guilty
cultivar to grow
culto cultured
cultura f culture
cultural cultural
culturalmente culturally
cumpleaños m birthday
cumplido m compliment
cumplir to carry out, fulfil
cumplir años it is someone’s birthday
cuñado m brother-in-law
cuneta f verge, ditch
cura m priest, remedy
curiosidad f curiosity
curioso strange
curriculum vitae m CV
curro m work (slang)
cursar to study
cursi affected, twee
curso m course
cutis m skin (face)
D.N.I. m ID card
dama f lady
dama de honor f bridesmaid
danés Danish
daño m harm
danza del vientre f belly dancing
dar to give
dar importancia a to give importance to
dar instrucciones to give instructions
dar las gracias to thank someone
dar una vuelta to go for a walk, drive
darse cuenta to realise, to notice
darse un homenaje to give oneself a treat
dársena f dock, basin
dato m date, fact
de cine great!
de habla hispana Spanish speaking
de maravilla marvellous(ly)
de miedo great!
de pena very ill, bad(ly)
de repente suddenly
de vicio wicked! (ie: great!)
debajo underneath
deber should
deberes m homework
debido a because, due to
débil weak
debut m debut
década f decade
decenas dozens (of)
decepción f disappointment
decidir to decide
decir to say
decir to say
decisión f decision
declarar to declare
decorado m stage setting
decorar to decorate
dedicar to dedicate
dedo m finger
deducir to deduce
defectuoso defective
defender to defend
definir to define
degustar to taste, try
dejar to leave
dejar en paz to leave alone
dejar paso to let someone by
delantal m apron
delante in front of
deletrear to spell
delgado thin, slim
delito m misdemeanour, offence
demasiado too much
democráticamente democratically
demonio m devil
demostrativo m demonstrative pronoun
denegar to reject
dentista m dentist
dentro inside
denuncia f police report
denunciante m/f accuser
departamento m department
depender to depend
depender de algo to depend on something
dependiente m shop assistant
deporte m sport
deportista m/f sportsman/sportswoman
deportivo sporty
depósito m deposit
deprimido depressed
deprisa fast
derecha right
derecho m right, law
derecho a voto m right to vote
derivar to derive from
derrame m haemorrhage
derrochador spendthrift, wasteful
desabrocharse el cinturón to unfasten your seatbelt
desacuerdo m disagreement
desagradable unpleasant
desaparecer to disappear
desaparecido disappeared, missing
desarollar to develop
desastre m disaster
desastroso disastrous
desayunar to have breakfast
desayuno m breakfast
descalzar to take off someone’s shoes
descansar to relax
descapotable m convertible (car)
descolgar to take the phone off the hook
desconectar to disconnect
desconocer to not know
desconocido unknown
descortés rude, discourteous
describir to describe
descripción f description
descubrimiento m discovery
descubrir to discover
descuento m discount
desde aquí from here
desde luego well, of course
desde…hasta from…to
desear to wish
desechar to discard, throw away
desempeñar to play (a role)
desempeño m carrying out, fulfilment
desenvolverse to manage, cope
deseo m wish
desesperado desperate
desfile m parade, fashion show
desgracia f misfortune
desgraciado unfortunate
deshacer to un-do
desierto m desert
desierto desert
desigualdad f inequality
desilusión f let down
desinfectar to disinfect
desinterés m lack of interest
deslumbrar to overwhelm
desmentir to deny
desnudarse to remove one’s clothes
desordenado untidy
desorganizado disorganized
despachar to sell, serve
despacho m office
despacio slowly
despectivo negative
despedida de soltero f bachelor party
despedirse to say good-bye
despejado unclouded
despertador m alarm clock
despertar to wake up
despertarse to wake up
despido m dismissal (from work)
despreciar to dislike, disrespect
después later
después afterwards
destacar to highlight
destinatario m receiver
destino m destination
destituir to demote someone
destruir to destroy
desvalorizarse to be, get de-valued
desventaja f disadvantage
desventura f misfortune, bad luck
detalladamente in detail
detalle m detail
detective m/f detective
detener detain
deterioro m deterioration
determinado specific, certain
detrás behind
devolver to return
día m day
día y noche night and day
dial m dial
diálogo m dialogue
diario m diary
dibujar to draw
dibujar to paint, to draw
dibujo m drawing
diccionario m dictionary
diciembre m December
dictado m dictation
dictadura f dictatorship
dictar dictate
dieta f diet
dietética f dietetics
diferencia f difference
diferenciarse to be different from
diferente different
difícil difficult
dificultad f difficulty
difunta f deceased
dígame Hello?
dignidad f dignity
diminutivo m diminutive
diminuto diminutive, tiny
dimisión f resignation
Dinamarca f Denmark
dinero m money
dios m God
diplomático m diplomat
diplomatura f diploma (in)
diptongo m diphthong
diputado m member of parliament
diputado/a m/f representative
dirección f address
directo direct
director m director
director de cine m film director
dirigente m/f leader, manager
disciplina f discipline
discípulo m disciple
disco m record
discoteca f discotheque
discreto discreet
disculparse to apologize
discurso m speech
discutir to discuss
diseñador m designer
disfrazarse to dress up
disfrutar enjoy
disgustar to dislike
disparar to shoot
disponibilidad f availability
distancia f distance
distinción f distinction
distinto different
distribución f distribution
distribuidor m distributor
distribuir to distribute
diversidad f diversity
diversión f fun
divertido funny, enjoyable
divertirse to have fun
dividir to divide
división f division
divorciado divorced
divorciarse to get divorced
divorciarse to get divorced
divorcio m divorce
doblar to fold, bend (over)
doble double
doctorado m PHD (in)
documentación f identification
documental m documentary
documento m document
dólar m dollar
doler to hurt
dolor m pain
doméstico domestic
domingo m Sunday
dominio m domain, command
don de gentes m to be good with people
dormir to sleep
dormitorio m bedroom
dos two
dos puntos two points
dosis f dose
drama m drama
droga f drug
ducha f shower
ducharse to have a shower
duda f doubt
dudar to doubt
dueño m owner
dulce m sweet
duración f duration
durante for, during
durar to last
duro hard
echar to put, to add
echar un vistazo to take a look at
echarse la siesta to have a nap, siesta
ecológico ecological
ecologista m/f ecologist
economía f economy
económicamente economically
Económicas f Economics
económico economical
economista m/f economist
edad f age
edificio m building
educación f education
educar to educate
educativo educational
educativo educational
efectivo effective
efervescente effervescent, sparkling
eficaz efficient
Egipto m Egypt
egocéntrico m egocentric
egoísta selfish
ejecutivo m executive
ejemplo m example
ejercer to practise
ejercer de to work as
ejercicio m exercise
elaboración f fabrication, making
elaborar to develop, to make
elecciones f elections
elector m voter
electricidad f electricity
eléctrico electric
electrodoméstico m home appliance
elegante elegant
elegir to choose
elemento m element
emanciparse to emancipate oneself, be emancipated
embajada f embassy
embajador m ambassador
embalse m reservoir
embarazo m pregnancy
embarcación f boat
emborracharse to get drunk
emborronar to blot, scribble on, smudge
embotellado bottled
embutido m cold cuts (pork derivatives)
emigrante m/f emigrant
emigrar emigrate
emisión f broadcast
emisora f radio station
emisora de radio f radio station
emoción f emotion
emocionado excited, touched
emocionante exciting
empapado soaked
empeorar to get worse
emperador m emperor
empezar to begin
empírico empirical
emplear to use
empleo m job
empresa f company
Empresariales business studies
empresario m businessman
empujón m push, shove
en busca de looking for, in search of
en cambio by contrast
en común in common
en concierto in concert
en conclusión in conclusion
en cuanto a regarding
en definitiva to sum up
en doble fila double parked
en español in Spanish
en gran medida largely
en la actualidad today
en la vida never in (my) whole life
en negrita in bold
en primer lugar firstly
en principio generally, basically
en público in public
en punto on the dot
en realidad actually
en resumen to sum up
en términos generales generally
en total in total
en tu lugar in your shoes
enamorado in love
enamorarse to fall in love
enano m dwarf
encabezar to head, to lead
encantado delighted
encantar to love, adore
encanto m charm
encargada f manager
encargarse to take responsibility of/for
encender to switch on
enchufado have friends in high places
enchufe m plug
encima over, above
encontrar to find
encontrarse de frente come face to face
encuentro m meeting
encuesta f survey
encuestador m pollster/interviewer
endemoniado possessed
endurecer to harden
energía solar f solar energy
enero m January
enésima vez f for the umpteenth time
enfadado angry
enfadarse to get angry
enfáticamente emphatically
enfático emphatic
enfermedad f illness, sickness
enfermo ill, sick
enfrentar to bring face to face, confront
enfrente opposite
engañar to cheat
engreído vain
engrosar to thicken, to grow, to put on weight
enhorabuena congratulation
enigma m mystery
enjabonar to lather (soap)
enlace m wedding
enloquecer to drive someone crazy
enorme enormous
enredadera f creeper
enriquecer to enrich
enriquecimiento m enrichment
ensalada f salad
enseguida immediately
enseñanza f teaching
enseñar to show, to teach
ensoñación f day dream
ensuciar to get something dirty
entender to understand
enterarse to find out
entero full, whole
entierro m burial, funeral
entonación f intonation
entonar to get in tune
entonces so, then
entorno m surroundings
entorno social m social circle
entrada f ticket
entrar to enter
entre between
entre amigos between friends
entre semana during the week
entrega de premios prize-giving
entregar to hand in, over
entremezclarse to mix up, to mingle with
entrenar to train
entretanto meanwhile
entretenido entertaining
entrever to glimpse, catch sight of
entrevista f interview
entrevista de trabajo f job interview
entrevistadora f interviewer
entusiasmo m enthusiasm
entusiasta enthusiastic
enumeración f numbering
envase m container, packaging
envejecer to grow old
enviar to send
envidiar to envy
envío m sending
envolver to wrap up
epígrafe m epigraph
época f epoch
equipaje m luggage
equipo m team
equivaler m to be equivalent
era virtual f virtual age
erase una vez once upon a time
erguido erect, upright
erróneo erroneous
error m error
es que you see, well
es su turno it is your turn
escalar to climb
escalera f stairs
escalope m escalope
escapar to escape
escaparate m shop window
escayolado to be in plaster
escena f scene
escepticismo m sceptisism
escéptico sceptic
esclavo m slave
escoger to choose
escolar school
esconder to hide
escopeta f shotgun
escribir to write
escritor m writer
escritorio m desk
escuchar to listen
escuela f school
escuela pública f state school
eslovaca Slovakian
esnob m/f snob
espaciador m space-bar (on a keyboard)
espacio m space
espada f spade
espalda f back
España f Spain
Español Inglés
español m Spaniard
espárrago m asparagus
especial special
especialista m/f specialist
especialización f specialisation
especie f species
especificar to specify
espectáculo m show
espejo m mirror
esperanza f hope
esperanza f hope
esperanzado encouraging
esperar to wait
espiar to spy
espinaca f spinach
espíritu m spirit
espiritualidad f spirituality
esponja f sponge
esposa f wife
esposas f handcuffs
espuma de afeitar f shaving foam
esquema m scheme
esquí m skiing
esquiar to ski
esquina f corner
establecer to establish
establecimiento m establishment
estación f season
estación f ski resort
estación de tren f train station
estadio m stadium
estado m state
estado civil m marital status
Estados Unidos m United States
estadounidense US-American
estallar to explode
estancia f stay
estanco m tobacco-shop
estaño m tin
estanque m pond, reservoir
estantería f shelf
estar to be
estar + gerundio to be + …ing
estar a … grados it is … degrees
estar callado to remain quiet
estar de be a (temporary profession)
estar de acuerdo to agree
estar de mal humor to be in a bad mood
estar de moda to be in fashion
estar en desacuerdo to disagree
estar equivocado to be wrong
estar harto to be fed up
estar hecho polvo to be exhausted
estar mal visto not to be approved of
este m east
estereotipo m stereotype
estético aesthetic
estilo m style, way
estilo indirecto m indirect speech
estimar to guess, esteem
estirar to stretch, flex
Estocolmo Stockholm
estómago m stomach
estornudar to sneeze
estornudo m sneeze
estrago m havoc, ruin
estrecho narrow
estrella f star
estresado stressed
estresante stressful
estribar to lie, to have their root in
estribo m stirrup, step
estricto strict
estrofa f stanza, verse
estropeado broken
estructura f structure
estudiante m/f student
estudiar to study
estudio m studio
estudios m studies
estupefaciente m stupefying, anaesthetic, drug
estupendo marvellous
estupor m stupor
etapa f period, stage
eterno eternal
etiqueta f label
etrusco Etruscan
euro m euro
Europa f Europe
europeo oriental m East European
eutanasia f euthanasia
evaluar to evaluate
evento m event
evidente evident
evitar to avoid
evocar to evoke
evolucionar to develop
exactamente exactly
exacto exact
exagerado exaggerated
exagerar to exaggerate
exaltación f exaltation
examen m exam
examinarse to take an examination
excelente excellent
excéntrico eccentric
excepto except
exceso m excess
excitante exciting
exclamación f exclamation
exclusivamente exclusively
excursión f excursion
excusa f excuse
exiliarse to go into exile
existir to exist
éxito m success
exótico exotic
experiencia f experience
explicar to explain
exponer show
exposición f exhibition
expresar to express
expresivo expressive
exquisito exquisite
extendido extended
extensión f extension
extenso extensive
extirpado to be removed (tumour etc)
extrañeza f strangeness
extranjero m foreigner
extraño strange
extraordinario extraordinary
extraterrestre m/f extra-terrestrial
extravio m disappearance
extremeño from Extremadura
extrovertido extrovert
fábrica f fabric
fabricación f production, making of
fabuloso fabulous
fachada f façade
fácil easy
factura f bill
facturación f check-in
facultad f faculty
faenar to fish
falda f skirt
fálico phallic
fallecer to die
faltar to be missing
familia f family
familia real f royal family
familiar m family member
famoso famous
fantasía f fantasy
fantasma m ghost
fantástico fantastic
faraón m pharaoh
farmacéutico m chemist
farmacia f pharmacy
fastidiar to mess up, annoy
fastidio m annoyance, pain
fatal awful, horrendous
fauna f fauna
favorito favourite
febrero m February
fecha f date
felicidad f happiness
felicidades f congratulations
felicitar to congratulate
feliz happy
fenomenal fantastic
fenómeno m phenomenon
feo ugly
feria f fair, market
feroz ferocious
fertilidad f fertility
fervor m fervour
festival m festival
festivo m national holiday
fiambre m cold cut
fibra f fibre
ficha f form
fidelidad f fidelity
fiebre f fever
fiel faithful
fiesta f party
fiesta familiar f family reunion, party
figura f figure
fijar to fix
fijarse pay attention
fila f file
filósofo m philosopher
fin m end
fin de semana m weekend
final f final
finalizar finish
finalmente finally
finanzas f finances, accounts
finca f estate, farm
fino fine
firma f signature
firmar to sign
firme firm
física nuclear f nuclear physics
físicamente physically
físico physical
flamenca f flamenco dancer
flexo m angle-poise lamp
flipar to be amazed (colloquial)
flor f flower
flora f flora
Florencia Florence
flujo m flow
fofo flabby
fontanería f plumbing
forastero foreigner, outsider
forma de gobierno f type of government
forma de pago f method of payment
forma de vida f way of life
formal formal
formar to form
fórmula f formula
foro m forum
forofo m fan
forrarse to get rich
fortalecer to strengthen
fortuna f luck, fortune
forzar to force
foto f photo
fotocopiadora f photocopier
fotografía f photograph
fractura f fracture
fragmento m fragment
francés French
Francia f France
franja f band, timetable
franquista of Franco
frase f sentence
frecuencia f frequency
frecuente often
fregar to wash up
fregona f mop
freír to fry
freno m brake
fresa f strawberry
fresco fresh
frigorífico m refrigerator
frijol m kidney bean
frío cold
frontera f border
frotar to rub
fruta f fruit
frutería f greengrocers
fuego m fire
fuegos artificiales m fireworks
fuente f fountain, spring
fuera de outside
fuera de casa away from home
fuerte strong
fuerzas armadas f armed forces
fumador m smoker
fumar to smoke
función f function
funcionamiento m operation
funcionar to work
funcionario m state worker
fundación f foundation
fundamental fundamental
fusilamiento m execution, shooting
fútbol m football
futbolista m/f footballer
futuro m future
gafas f glasses
gafas de sol f sunglasses
galería de arte f art gallery
Galicia f Galicia
gallego Galician
galleta f biscuit
gallina f hen
gallo m cock, rooster
gamba f prawn
ganado m cattle
ganador m winner
ganar to win
ganarse la vida to earn one’s living
garaje m garage
garganta f throat
gas m gas
gasolina f petrol
gasolinera f petrol station
gastar to spend
gastronomía f gastronomy
gato m cat
gazpacho m cold tomato soup
gel m liquid soap
gemelos m twins, calves
generalidad f generalisation
generalmente generally
género m gender
generoso generous
genial great
gente f people
genuino genuine
gerencia f management
gestar to gestate, develop
gesto m gesture
gestual using gestures
gimnasio m fitness studio
girar to turn
gitano m gypsy
globo m globe
glúteos m buttocks
gobierno m government
gobierno popular m popular government
golosina f sweetie, candy
golpe m blow, punch
golpe de estado m coup d’etat
goma f rubber
góndola f gondola
gordo fat
goyesco in the style of Goya
gozo m pleasure
grabación f recording
grabar to tape
gracias thank you
gracioso funny
grado m grade, level
gráfico m graphic
gramática f grammar
gramatical grammar
gramófono m record player
gran great, large
grande big
grandes almacenes m department store
grandes exitos m greatest hits
grano m spot, pimple
grasa f grease
gratificante gratifying
gratitud f thankfulness
gratuito free
grave serious
Grecia f Greece
griego Greek
gripe f flu
gris grey
gritar to scream
grito m shout
grueso thick
grupo m group
guante m gloves
guapo good-looking
guardar to keep
guardia civil m/f civil guard
guardián m guardian
guatemalteco Guatemalan
guay great
gubernamental governmental
guerra f war
Guerra Civil f Civil War
Guerra Mundial f world war
guia f guidebook
guiarse to be guided
guión m dash
guisante m pea
guitarra f guitar
gustar to please, be liked
gusto m pleasure
habitación f room
habitación f room
habitante m inhabitant
habitar to live
hábito m habit
habitual habitual
hablador talkative
hablante m/f speaker
hablar to speak
hace ago
hace aire there’s a  breeze
hace color it is hot
hace frío it is cold
hace mucho viento it is very windy
hace sol the sun is shining
hacer to do
hacer daño to cause pain, hurt someone
hacer falta to need
hacer gimnasia to work out
hacer memoria to think hard, try to remember
hacer preguntas to ask questions
hacer señas to make signs
hacer transbordo to transit
hacer turismo to go on (to be) on holiday
hala right, come on!
hallar to find
hambre m hunger
hambriento hungry
hasta until
hasta ahora until now
hasta la vista! see you around!
hasta las tantas until very late
hasta luego see you later
hasta pronto see you soon
hay que (you) have to
hechicero m sorcerer, bewitching
hecho m fact
helado m ice cream
helicóptero m helicopter
herencia f inheritance
herida f wound
hermana f sister
hermanos m brothers
hermoso beautiful, great-looking
héroe m hero
hervir to boil
hidalgo m gentry, feudal lord
hidratante moisturizer
hidrógeno m hydrogen
hierro m iron
higiene f hygiene
hija f daughter
hijo m son
hipócrita m/f hypocrite
hipótesis f hypothesis
hispanoamericano Hispano-American
histeria f hysteria
histérico hysterical
historia f history, story
histórico historic
hogar m home
hogareño home-body
hoguera f bonfire
hoja f sheet
hola hallo
Holanda f Holland
hombre m man
hombro m shoulder
homenaje m tribute
homosexual homosexual
honesto honest
honra f dignity
honrado honoured
hora f time
horario m time table
horno m oven
horóscopo m horoscope
horrible horrible
horror m horror
hortelano m vegetable grower
hospital m hospital
hospitalario welcoming, hospitable
hostelería f hotel management, catering
hotel m hotel
hoy today
hueco m gap
huelga f strike
hueso m bone
huevo m egg
huir to run away from
humanidad f humanity, mankind
húmedo humid
humildad f humility, modesty
humo m smoke
humor m humour
hundimiento m sinking
húngaro Hungarian
I.V.A. m VAT
ida f one way
ida y vuelta return trip
idea f idea
ideal ideal
idear to run an idea by someone
identidad f identity
identificarse to introduce oneself
ideología f ideology
idioma m foreign language
idiota m/f idiot
iglesia f church
ignorancia f ignorance
igual same as
igualdad f equality
igualmente similarly, as
ilegal illegal
ilusión f excitement
ilusionado excited
ilustración f illustration
imagen f image
imaginación f imagination
imaginar to imagine
imaginario imaginary
imaginativo imaginative
imbécil stupid
impaciente impatient
impactante striking
impar odd (number)
impartir to teach
impecable impeccable
imperativo m imperative
imperio m empire
implacable relentless
implantación f implantation
implante m implant
imponer to impose
importante important
importar to mind
imposibilitar to make impossible
imposible impossible
imprenta f printers
impresión f impression
impresionar to impress
impresionista impressionist
impresora f printer
imprimir to print
impuesto m tax
impulsar impel, drive forward
impunidad f impunity
inauguración f inauguration
inaugurar to inaugurate
incendio m fire
incertidumbre f uncertainty
incluido included
incluir to include
incluso even
incompatible incompatible
incompleto incomplete
inconsciente unconscious
inconveniente m disadvantage
incorporación f inclusion,  joining
incorporarse to join  (workplace)
increíble incredible
incrementar to increase
indecisión f indecision
indeciso undecided
indemnización f compensation
independencia f independency
independiente independent
indicar to show
indicativo m indicative
índice m rate
indiferente indifferent
indiscreto indiscreet
indispensable essential
indisposición f indisposition
individual individual
individual individual
industrializar to industrialize
inestabilidad f instability
inexcusable inexcusable
inexperto novice
infancia f childhood
infantil child-like
inferioridad f inferiority
infernal infernal
infestado infested
infierno m hell
infinitivo m infinitive
infinito infinite
influencia f influence
influir to influence
información f information
informal informal
informar to inform
informática f IT (information technology)
informático m IT consultant/computer expert
informativo m news
infraestructura f infrastructure
ingeniero m engineer
ingenioso ingenious
ingenuo naive
Inglaterra f England
inglés m English
ingrato ungrateful, unpleasant
ingrediente m ingredient
ingresar to go into, matriculate
ingreso m entrance
inherente inherent
inicial initial
iniciales m initials
iniciar to begin
inicio m start
inmaduro immature
inmediatamente immediately
inmediato sudden
inmenso enormous
inmidiatez f immediacy
inmigración f immigration
inmigrante m/f immigrant
inmortalizar to be immortalized
inocencia f innocence
inodoro m toilet, loo
inolvidable unforgettable
inquietud f worry
inseguro insecure, unsafe
insólito unusual, one-of-a-kind
insomnio m insomnia
inspección f inspection
inspirar to inspire
instalación f installation
instante m instant
instinto m instinct
instrucción f instruction
integración f integration
inteligente intelligent
intención f intention
intensamente intensely
intensidad f intensity
intenso intense
intentar to try
intento m attempt
interacción f interaction
intercambio m exchange
interés m interest
interesante interesting
interior m inland
interlocutor m speaker
internacional international
internet m internet
interpretar to play (a character)
interrogación f interrogation
interrogativo interrogative
interruptor m switch
intervención f operation
intransferible non-transferable
intriga f intrigue
introducción f introduction
introvertido introverted
intrusismo m quackery
intruso m intruder
inundación f flooding
inundarse to be flooded with
invadir to invade
invariable invariable
inventar to invent
invento m invention
inventor m inventor
invernal winter
inverosímil unlikely, unbelievable
investidura f swearing in, investiture
investigación f investigation
invierno m winter
invitación f invitation
invitado m guest
invitar to invite
inyección f injection
ir to go
ir to go
ir de bar en bar to go from one bar to another
ir de compras to go shopping
ir de copeo to go out for a few drinks
iraní Iranian
Irlanda f Ireland
irónico ironic
irregular irregular
irregularidad f irregularity
irse de marcha to go out to bars (a club)
isla f island
Islas Canarias f Canary Islands
istmo m isthmus
Italia f Italy
italiano Italian
itinerario m itinerary
izquierda left
jabón m soap
jacuzzi m jacuzzi
jamás never
jamón m ham
jamón serrano m cured ham
Japón m Japan
japonés Japanese
jarabe m syrup
jardín m garden
jefe m boss
Jefe del Estado m Head of State
jerga f slang
jeringuilla f syringe
jeroglífico m hieroglyphics
jersey m jumper
jornalero m day labourer
joven young
jubilación f retirement
jubilado retired
jubilarse to retire
juerga f rave up
jueves m Thursday
jugar to play
juguete m toy
juguetear to play
julio m July
junco m junk, reed
junio m June
junta militar f military junta
juntos together
jurado m sworn jury
jurar to swear
justificar to justify
justo right
juvenil juvenile
juventud f youth
juzgado m registry office
kilo m kilo
kilómetro m kilometre
La Habana Havana
laberinto m maze
labio m lip
labor f labour, job
laboratorio m laboratory
ladrador barking
ladrar to bark
ladrón m thief
lágrima f tear
lamentable lamentable
lamentarse to complain
lamentarse to complain, to regret
lámpara f lamp
lanzamiento m launch
lápiz m pencil
largo long
lata f can
laureado m award-winning
lavabo m wash-basin
lavadora f washing machine
lavar to wash
lavarse los dientes to brush one’s teeth
lazo m ribbon, bow
lección f lesson
leche f milk
lechuga f lettuce
lectura f reading
leer to read
legal legal
legalmente legally
legumbre m pulse (vegetable group)
lejano far off
lejos far from
lema m slogan
leña f firewood
lengua f language
lengua extranjera f foreign language
lenguaje m language, slang
lenteja f lentil
lento slow
leso m injured
letra f letter
letra mayúscula f capital letter
letras f text
letrero m sign, notice
levantamiento m uprising
levantar to lift, to get up
levantarse to get up
levantino from the Levante
leve slight
léxico m vocabulary
ley f law
ley f law
ley seca f prohibition
liado busy, stressed
liarse to get caught up, in trouble
libertad f liberty
libertinaje m free-living
librería f library
libro m book
licenciarse to get a degree in
licenciatura f degree (in)
licenciatura f honours degree (university)
lícito licit, lawful
licor m liqueur
líder m leader
liga f league
ligar to pull (a girl/boy)
ligero light
ligón m flirt
limitado limited
limpiar to clean
limpieza f cleanliness
limpio clean
lindo lovely
linea f line
línea aérea f airline
linterna f lantern
lío m mess, affair
liposucción f liposuction
liquidación f clearance sale
líquido liquid
liso flat, smooth
lista f list
lista de boda f wedding list
lista de la compra f shopping-list
litera f couchette
literario literary
literatura f literature
litografía f lithography
llama f flame
llamada f phone call
llamar to call
llamarse to be called
llave f key
llegada f arrival
llegar to arrive
lleno full
llevar to wear
llevar a cabo to carry out
llevarse to get on with
llorar to cry
llover to rain
llovizna f drizzle
lluvia f rain
lo menos posible as little as possible
lo mismo the same
lo siento I am sorry
lobo m wolf
local m bar
loción f lotion
loco crazy
locución f expression
locura f craziness
locutor m announcer, newsreader
lógica f logic
longevo long living
los demás m the others
lotería f lottery
lucha f fight
luchar to fight
lucir to wear
lúdico recreational
luego later
lufa f loofah
lugar m place
lujo m luxury
lumbago m lumbago/back
luminoso light
luna f moon
luna de miel f honeymoon
lunes m Monday
luz f light
luz solar f sunlight
macizo solid
madera f wood
madre f mother
madrileño m from Madrid
madrugada f dawn
madrugar to get up early
maestro m teacher, master
magia f magic
magnolio m magnolia
magrebí from the Magreb
maíz m corn
majo nice
mal badly
maleducado rude
malentendido m misunderstanding
maleta f suitcase
malícia f malice
maltratar to mistreat
malvado m villain, wicked person
mamario mammary, breast
mañana f tomorrow, morning
mancha f stain
manchar to stain
manchego from Castile- La Mancha
manco one-armed
mandar send
mando a distancia m remote control
manera f way
manga f sleeve
manía f mania
manifestación f demonstration
manifestar to show
mano f hand
manta f blanket
mantener to keep
mantener correspondencia to correspond with
manual m manual
manualidades f handicrafts
manzana f apple
manzanilla f dry sherry, camomile
mapa m map
mapamundi m world map
maqueta f pattern, draft
maquillaje m make-up
maquillarse to put one’s make up on
maquinista m/f engine driver, engineer
mar m/f sea
marcagoles m goal-getter, striker
marcar to mark
marco m frame
mareado dizzy
marido m husband
mariposa f butterfly
marisco m seafood
marketing m marketing
marrón brown
marroquinería f leather industry, leather goods
martes m Tuesday
maruja f gossip, house-proud
marzo m March
más plus
más alto louder
más despacio slower
más que more than
masaje m massage
mascota f mascot, pet
masificado overcrowded, oversubsribed
matar to kill
Matemáticas f Mathematics
materia f subject, material
material m material
materno maternal
matinal morning
matorral m bushes, thicket
matrícula f enrolment, licence plate
matricularse to enroll, to register
matrimonio m married couple
Matusalén Methuselah
maya Maya
mayo m May
mayor m the oldest
mayordomo m butler
mayores m older people
mayoría f majority
mayoritariamente the majority (of)
mecánico m mechanic
mecha f highlight  (hair)
mechero m lighter
media half
medianoche f midnight
mediante by means of
medicina f medicine
medicina f medicine
médico m doctor
medio de transporte m means of transport
mediodía m noon
medios m means
medios de comunicación m media
medir to measure
Mediterráneo m Mediterranean
médium m medium
mejillón m mussel
mejor better
mejorar to improve
melón m melon
mencionar to mention
menor younger
menos minus/less
menos que less than
mensaje m message
mensual monthly
mensualidad f monthly payment
menta f mint
mentalmente mentally
mentir to lie
mentira f lie
menú m menu
mercado m market
merendar to have a snack
merluza f hake
mes m month
mesa f table
mesilla de noche f bedside table
mesón m inn, typical restaurant
meta f finishing line
meter to put in
meterse to get involved
método m method
metro m metro
mexicano Mexican
México Mexico
mezclar to mix
mezquita f mosque
microondas m microwave
miedo m fear
miembro m member
mientras meanwhile
miércoles m Wednesday
mil thousand
militancia f militancy
millón m million
mimar to spoil so.
mímica f mimic
ministro/a m/f minister
minuto m minute
mirar to watch
mirón m person staring
misa f mass
mismo same
misógino m misogynist
misterio m mystery
misterioso mysterious
mitad f half
mixto mixed
mobiliario m furniture
mochila f backpack
modelo m model
moderado moderate
modernista modernist
moderno modern
modesto modest
módulo m module
molar to appeal to so.
molestar to disturb, annoy
momento m moment
monarca m monarch
monarquía f monarchy
moneda f coin
monje m monk
mono m monkey
monolingüe monolingual
montaña f mountain
montar to set up, create
monumento m monument
morado violet
moraleja f moral
morcilla f blood sausage
moreno dark-haired, brown
morfología f morphology
morir to die
mostrador m counter
mota f speck, spot
mote m nickname
motivo m reason
moto f motorcycle
mover to move
móvil m mobile
movilidad f mobility
movimiento m movement
muchacho m lad, boy
muchas veces often
muchísimo very much
mucho much
mucho gusto nice to meet you
mudo dumb
mueble m furniture
muela f molar (tooth)
muerte f death
muerto dead
mujer f wife, woman
mujeriego m womaniser
multiplicar multiply
mundial world-wide
mundo m world
mundo laboral m working world
muñeca f puppet
municipio m municipality
muro m wall
musculoso muscular
museo m museum
música f music
música pop f pop-music
músico m musician
muslo m thigh
musulmán m Muslim
mutuo mutual
muy very
nacer to be born
nacimiento m birth
nación f nation
nacionalidad f nationality
nada nothing
nadar to swim
nadie no one
naipes m pack of cards
Nápoles Naples
naranja f orange
nariz f nose
narración f narration
narrar to narrate
natación f swimming
natal birth
nativo native
natural de from
naturaleza f nature
náutico nautical
navarro from Navarre
navegar to surf
Navidad f Christmas
navío m boat, ship
necesario necessary
necesidad f need
necesitar to need
negación f negation, refusal
negar to deny, to refuse
negativa f negative
negativo negative
negociar to negotiate
negocio m business
negro black
nervios m nerves
nervioso nervous
neutro neutral
nevar to snow
nevera f fridge
nexo m nexus
ni fu ni fa so so
ni hablar! no way!
niebla f fog
nieto m grandson
nieve f snow
niñez f childhood
ninguna vez never
niño m child
níquel m nickel
nivel m level
no fumador m non smoker
no parar de … to not stop + verb
no te importa you don’t mind
noche f night
Nochebuena f Christmas Eve
Nochevieja f New Years Eve
noción f idea
noctámbulo m sleep-walker
nocturno night time
nombrar to name
nombre m name
norma f rule
normalmente normally
norte m North
nostalgia f nostalgia
nota f note, mark
notable notable
notas f notes
noticia de actualidad f latest (breaking)  news
noticias f news
novela f novel
novia f bride, girlfriend
noviazgo m engagement, relationship
noviembre m November
nube f cloud
nublado cloudy
nuca f neck
nuevas tecnologías f new technologies
nuevo new
numerado numbered
número m number
número cardinal m cardinal number
nunca never
obeso obese
obispo m bishop
objetivo m objective
objeto m object
objeto indirecto m indirect object
obligacion f obligation
obligación f obligation
obligar to force, oblige
obligatorio obligatory
obligatorio obligatory
obra f work
obra cumbre f masterpiece
obra de teatro f play
obra maestra f masterpiece
obras f building works
obrero m workman
observar to observe
obsesionarse to be obsessed
obstrucción f obstacle
obtener to obtain
ocasión f opportunity
Oceanía f Oceania
ocio m free time, leisure
octubre m October
ocultar to hide
ocupar to occupy
ocuparse to take care of something
ocurrir to happen
odiar to hate
oeste m West
oferta f offer
oficial official
oficina f office
ofrecer to offer
ofrenda sagrada f religious offence
oido m hearing
oir to hear
oír to hear
ojalá I hope so, hopefully
ojo m eye
ojo! watch out!  take note!
oler to smell
oliva f olive
olor m smell
olvidar to forget
onírica dream-
ONU f UN
opción f option
ópera f opera
operación f operation
operar to operate
opinar to think
opinion f opinion
opinión f opinion
oportunidad f opportunity
oposición f opposition
optar to decide to
optimista m/f optimist
opuesto opposite
oración f phrase
oración de relativo f relative clause
orca f killer whale
orden m order
ordenador m computer
ordenador portátil m laptop
ordenar organize
oreja f ear
organillo m barrel organ
organizar to organize
orgullo m pride
orgulloso proud
orientación f orientation
origen m origin
original original
oro m gold
ortografía f writing
oscuro dark
oso m bear
otoño m autumn, fall
oyente m/f listener
paciencia f patience
paciente m/f patient
padre m father
paella f typical Spanish rice dish
pagar to pay
pagar a medias to go halves
pagar a plazos to pay in stages
pago m payment
país m country
país m country
País Vasco m Basque Country
paisaje m countryside
paisano m countryman
pájaro m bird
paje m page
palabra f word
palacio m palace
paladar m palate
palanca f lever, handle
pálido pale
palillo m toothpick
paliza f beating, thrashing
palmadita f clap
palmas f clapping
palo m stick, club
pan m bread
pan tostado m toast
panadería f bakery
pandilla f gang
panel m board
pantalla f screen
pantalones m trousers
pantalones vaqueros m jeans
pañuelo m handkerchief
Papa Noel m Father Christmas
papel m paper, sheet
papel higiénico m toilet paper
papelera f waste paper basket
papelería f stationers
paperas f mumps
paquete m packet
par even (number)
parada f stop
paradero m location, whereabouts
paradigma m paradigm
paradisíaco paradisiacal
paraguas m umbrella
paraiso m paradise
parapente m paragliding
parar to stop
parcialmente partly
parece que it seems like
parecer to seem
parecido m similar
pared f wall
pareja f couple
paréntesis m brackets
pariente m/f relative
parlamento m parliament
paro m unemployment
parque m park
parque acuático m water park
parranda f spree
párroco m parish
parte f part
parte m report, record
participar to participate in
participio m participant
partida f game
partida de ajedrez f chess match
partido m match
pasado m past
pasado mañana the day after tomorrow
pasadoble m Spanish dance
pasaje m passage
pasajero m passenger
pasaporte m passport
pasar to happen
pasar miedo to be scared
pasarlo bomba to have a great time
pasear to go for a walk
paseo m walk
pasillo m aisle
pasión f passion
paso m step
paso del tiempo m as time goes by
pasta f cash (slang)
pastel m pastry, cake
pastelería f patisserie, bakery
pastilla f pill, tablet
pastor m shepherd
pata f leg
patas arriba very untidy
patata f potato
patatas fritas f French fries
patinete m scooter
patio m patio
patria f mother land
payaso m clown
payo m non-gypsy
paz f peace
peatón m pedestrian
pecera f fish bowl
pecho m breast
pectorales m pectoral muscles (pecs)
peculiar strange
pedazo m piece, bit
pedir to ask for
pegar to stick
pegarse to fight
peinarse to comb
peine m comb
peladilla f sugared almond
pelar to peel
pelear to fight
película f film, movie
película de vaqueros f cowboy movie
pelicula del Oeste f western movie
peligro m danger
peligroso dangerous
pelo m hair
pelota f ball
peluca f wig
peludo hairy
peluquería f hairdresser
peluquero m hairdresser
pena f pity
peña f fan club
pendiente m earring
Península f Peninsula
pensar to think
pensativo pensive, thoughtful
pensión f pension
peonza f spinning top
peor worse
pepino m cucumber
pepona f doll (paper-mâché)
pequeño small/little
pera f pear
percepción f perception
percha f clothes hanger
perdedor m loser
perder to lose
perdición f ruin
pérdida f loss
pérdida de tiempo f waste of time
perdiz f partridge
perezoso lazy
perfectamente perfectly
perfecto perfect
perfume m perfume
periferia f periphery
perífrasis f paraphrase
periódico m newspaper
periodismo m journalism
periodista m/f journalist
permanecer to stay
permiso m permit
permitir to permit
pero but
perplejidad f perplexity
perro m dog
persecución f persecution
perseguir to pursue, chase
persiana f window blind
persona f person
personaje m character
personal personal
persuadir to persuade
pertenecer to belong to
pertenencia f belonging
perturbación f worry, disturbed
Perú m Peru
pesa f weight
pesadilla f nightmare
pesado annoying
pesar to weight
pescadería f fish mongers
pescado m fish
pescar to fish
peso m weight
petición f request
petróleo m crude oil
pez m fish
piano m piano
picardía f craftiness, naughtiness
pie m foot
pie m foot
piedra f stone
piel f skin
pierna f leg
pijama m pyjamas
pila f kitchen sink
pila f battery
piloto m pilot, driver
pimiento m pepper
pinchar to click
pinchito m snack, tapa
pintalabios m lipstick
pintar to paint
pintor m painter
pintoresco picturesque
pintura f painting
pinza f forceps, tweezers
pirámide f pyramid
pirata m pirate
Pirineo m Pyrenees
piropo m compliment
pisar step
piscina f swimming-pool
piso m flat, apartment
pista f slope
pisto m ratatouille
pistola f pistol
pizarra f blackboard
pizza f pizza
placer pleasure
plan m plan
plan m plan
plancha f iron
plano m map
planta f plant
planta del pie f sole of the foot
plantear to raise (a question), suggest
plantilla f stencil
plástico m plastic
plata f silver
plátano m banana
plato m plate
playa f beach
plaza f square
plaza de toros f bullfight ring
plazo m deadline
pleistoceno m Pleistocene era (Pre-Historic)
plenamente totally, completely
pluma f feather
plural m plural
plusmarquista m/f record holder
población f population
pobre poor
pocas veces rarely
poco few, not many
poco a poco little by little
poder can
poderes mágicos m magic powers
poesía f poetry
poeta m poet
polémica f polemic, scandal
policía f police
político m politician
polivalente versatile, multipurpose
pollo m chicken
Polo Norte m North Pole
polvo m dust
poner to put
poner en remojo to soak
poner fin a to end, put an end to
poner la mesa to lay the table
ponerse a to start, put one’s mind to
ponerse en contacto con to contact someone
popular popular
popularidad f popularity
por multiplied by
por anticipado in advance
por esta razón that is why
por favor please
por lo tanto so, therefore
por mi cuenta on my own
por otro parte also
por separado separately
por supuesto sure
por tanto so, therefore
por último lastly, finally
por un lado on one hand
pormenor m detail
porque because
portal m doorway, portal
portarse to behave
portátil m portable, laptop
portavoz m/f spokesman, spokeswoman
portería f porter’s lodge
Portugal m Portugal
portugúes Portuguese
poseedor m owner
posesión f possession
posesivo possessive (quality)
posguerra f post-war
posibilidad f possibility
positivo positive
postal f postcard
posterior afterwards, a posteriori
posteriormente later
postre m pudding, dessert
postura f posture
pozo m pool
practicar to practise
práctico practical
precario precarious
precaución f precaution
preceder to precede
preceder to precede
precepto m precept
preciarse to appreciate
precio m price
precioso beautiful, lovely
precisamente precisely
precisar need
preciso exact
predecir to predict
predicción f prediction
preferencia f preference
preferir to prefer
prefijo m prefix
pregunta f question
preguntar to ask
preguntón m inquisitive, nosy
prejuicio m prejudice
premio m prize
Premio Nobel m Nobel Prize
premonitorio premonitory
prenda de vestir f item of clothing
prensa f press
preocupación f worry
preocuparse to be worried
preparar to prepare
preparar la comida make lunch/dinner
preparativo m preparation
preparativos m preparations
preposición f preposition
presagio m omen
presencia f presence
presenciar to witness
presentar to present, to introduce
presentarse to introduce oneself
presente m present tense
presidente m/f president
preso m prisoner
prestar to lend
prestigio m prestige
presumir to boast, show off
presupuesto m estimate, pro forma invoice
pretender to intend, to pretend
prima f cousin
primavera f spring
primer plato m first course
primero first
primo m cousin
principal main
príncipe m prince
prisión f prison
privado private
probabilidad f probability
probador m changing room
probar to try
probar fortuna to try one’s luck
problema m problem
procedente from
proceso m process
proceso m process
proclamar to proclaim
producir to produce
producto m product
producto lácteo m dairy product
profesión f profession
profesional professional
profesor m teacher
profesora de español f Spanish teacher
profundamente deeply
profundo deep
programa f program
prohibición f prohibition
prohibir to prohibit
prolongado prolonged, lengthy
prolongar to extend
promesa f promise
prometedor promising
prometer to promise
promoción f promotion
pronto soon
pronunciación f pronunciation
pronunciar to pronounce
propiedad f property
propina f tip
propio own
proporción f proportion
proporcionar to bring
propuesta f proposal
protagonista m/f protagonist
protección f protection
proteger to protect
provincia f province
provisto provided, planned
provocar to provoke
próximo next
proyectar to project
proyecto m project
proyector m projector
prueba f proof, trial
prueba de amor f proof of love, love challenge
Psícología f Psychology
psicólogo m psychologist
publicación f publication
publicar to publish
publicidad f publicity
público public
público oyente m audience
pudor m modesty, shame
pueblo m village
puente m long weekend
puerta f door
puerta de embarque f boarding gate
puerto m moutain pass
puerto m harbour
pues so
puesto de mando m control position
puesto de trabajo m job, post
puñetazo m punch
puntilloso perfectionist
punto cardinal m cardinal point
punto de venta m outlet
punto y coma m semi-colon
puntual punctual
puntuar to punctuate, mark
pupitre m desk
pureza f purity
purgatorio m purgatory
puro m cigar
que lástima what a shame
qué pena what a pity
qué tal está how are you
qué tal? how are you?
quedar to suit (clothes)
quedar bien to cause a good impression
quedar con alguien to arrange to meet someone
quedarse to stay
quedarse a la zaga to lag behind
quejarse to complain
quejica f whiney, moaner
quemado burnt
quemarse to get burnt
querer to want
queso m cheese
quieto stopped, quiet
quinto fifth
quiosco m kiosk
quitar to take away
quizás maybe
ración f portion
racional rational
radio f radio
radiocasete m tape-recorder
raíz f root
rama f branch
ramo m branch
rancho m ranch
ranura f groove, slot
rapidez f speed
rápido fast
raptar to kidnap
raro strange
rascacielos m skyscraper
rasgo m characteristic
rastro m flea market
rata f rat
rato m moment
ratón m mouse
rayo m lightning
razón f reason
razonable reasonable
razonamiento m reasoning
razonar to reason
reacción f reaction
reaccionar to react
reajustar to readjust
realidad f reality
realización f making (of)
realizar to do
rebajas f sales
recaudador de impuestos m tax collector
recepción f reception
receta f recipe
rechazar to reject
rechazo m rejection
recibir to receive
reciclaje m recycling
reciclarse(trabajo) to re-train
reciente recent
recientemente recently
recinto m area
recipiente m container, bowl
recital m concert
reclamacíon f complaint
recoger to pick up
recogida f the pick up
recomendación f recommendation
recomendar to recommend
reconducir to re-direct
reconstrucción f reconstruction
reconstruir to reconstruct
recordar to remember
recorrido m route
rectificar to rectify
recuadro m frame
recuerdo m memory
recurso m resource
red f net
redacción f writing
redactar to write
reducido reduced
reducir to reduce
referéndum m referendum
referirse to refer to
reflejar to reflect
reflexión f reflection
reflexionar to think over
reforma f reform
reforzar to reinforce
refrán m saying
refresco m soft drink
refugiarse en el extranjero to go into exile
refugio m refuge
regalo m present
regañar to scold, tell off
regar to water
regatear to bargain
región f region
regirse to be guided (by rules)
registrarse to register
regla f rule
regresar to come back
regreso m return
regular regular
rehacer to re-do
rehusar to reject
reina f queen
reincidente relapsing
Reino Unido m United Kingdom
reinstauración f reinstate
reirse to laugh
relación f relation
relacionar to relate
relaciones públicas m/f public relations
relajación f relaxation
relajado relaxed
relajante relaxing
relajar to relax
relajarse to relax
relato m story, tale
relevante relevant
religión f religion
religioso religious
rellenar to fill in
relleno stuffed, filled
reloj m clock, watch
reloj de arena m hour-glass, egg-timer
rematar la noche to round off the night
remedio m remedy
remitente m sender
remolino m whirlwind, crowd
remordimiento m regret
rendimiento m performance, yield
rendir to defeat, give up
rendirse to give up
renovable renewable
renovar to extend, to renovate
renunciar to give up, relinquish
repartir to hand out, share
repentino sudden
repetición f repetition
repetidamente repeatedly
repetir to repeat
repollo m cabbage
reportero m reporter
representante m/f representative
representar to represent
representativo m representative
reproducción f reproduction
república f republic
repulsivo repulsive
resaltado highlighted
resaltar to make stand out
rescatar to rescue
resentirse to suffer, feel the effects
reserva f reservation,  booking
reservar to reserve
resfriado have a cold
residencia f residence
residir to live
residual residual
resignación f resignation
resistir to resist
resolver to resolve
respectivo respective
respecto a regarding
respetar to respect
respeto m respect
respiración f breathing
respirar to breathe
responder to answer
responder to answer
respuesta f answer
restaurante m restaurant
restaurar to restore
resto m rest
restringido restricted
resultado m result
resultar (fácil) to be easy
resumen m summary
resumir to resume
retirada de efectivo f cash withdrawal
retirar to take out
retirarse to retire
reto m challenge
retornable returnable, reusable
retorno m return
retrasar to delay
retrasarse to get delayed
retraso m delay
retrato m portrait
reunión f meeting
revalorizar to revalue
revelación f revelation
reverencia f reverence, bow
reverso m reverse, back
revisión f revision, inspection
revisión f revision, inspection
revisor m ticket inspector
revista f magazine
revolucionario revolutionary
rey m king
Reyes Magos m the Three Kings
rezar to pray
rico rich
ridículo ridiculous
riesgo m risk
rincón m corner
riñon m kidney
rinoplastia f nose job
río m river
riojano from La Rioja
riqueza f richness
ritmo m rhythm
ritmo de vida m lifestyle
rito m rite
ritual m ritual
rizado curly
robar to rob
robo m robbery
rococó m rococo
rodaje m shooting (movie)
rodear to be surrounded by
rodilla f knee
rogar to ask
rojo red
rollo m bore
romano Roman
romántico romantic
romper to break
ron m rum
ronco hoarse
ropa f clothes
ropa interior f underwear
rosa f rose
rotación f rotation
roto broken
rotulador m felt tip pen
rubio blond
rueda f wheel
ruido m noise
ruidoso noisy
rumano m Rumanian
ruptura f break-up
ruso Russian
ruta f route
sábado m Saturday
sábana f sheet
saber to know
sabor m taste, flavour
sabroso tasty
sacar to get out from
sacar el carné de conducir to take your driving licence
sacar una entrada to buy a ticket
saco de dormir m sleeping bag
safari m safari
sagrado sacred
sal f salt
sala f (conference) room
sala de espera f waiting room
salario m salary
salida f exit
salir to leave
salmón m salmon
salpicado splashed
saltar to jump
salto m jump
salud f health
saludar to greet
saludo m greeting
salvaje wild
salvar to save
sandalias f sandals
sandía f watermelon
Sanfermines m Fiesta in Pamplona
sangre f blood
sangría f sangria
sanguínea blood(y)
sano healthy
saqueador m pillager
sardina f sardine
sartén m frying pan
satisfacción f satisfaction
satisfacer to satisfy
satisfactorio satisfactory
sauna f sauna
secador de pelo m hair-dryer
seco dry
secretaria f secretary
secta f sect
sector m sector
secuencia f sequence
secuestrar to kidnap
sed f thirst
seda f silk
sede f headquarters
seducir to seduce
seguir to continue
seguir + gerundio to keep on/continue + …ing
según depending on
segundo second
seguro secure
seleccionar to select
sello m stamp
selva f jungle
semáforos m traffic light
semana f week
Semana Santa f Easter
semanal weekly
semestre m semester
semilla f seed
señal f sign, indication
señalar to point out
señas de identidad f character traits
sencillo simple
senderismo m hiking, walking
señor m mister
señorita f miss
sensación f sensation
sensato sensible
sentarse to sit down
sentido m sense
sentimental sentimental
sentimiento m feeling
sentir to regret
sentir to feel
separación f separation
separar to separate
separarse to separate
septiembre m September
sepultar to bury
sequía f drought
ser to be
ser humano m human being
sereno calm
serie f series
seriedad f seriousness
serio serious
serpiente f snake
serrar to saw
servicio doméstico m domestic help
servicio militar m military service
servicios m toilet
servir to be used for, to serve
sesión f session
sevillana f Andalusian dance
sexo m sex
shock m shock
si if
siempre always
sierra f mountains
sierra f mountains, saw
siesta f siesta, nap
siglo m century
significado m meaning
significar to signify
significativo significant
signo m sign
siguiente following
silencio m silence
silencioso silent
silla f chair
sillón m armchair
símbolo m symbol
similar similar
similar similar
simio m simian
simpático nice, friendly
simultaneidad f synchronicity
simultáneo simultaneously
sin without
sin blanca penniless, broke
sin embargo nevertheless
sin parar without stopping
sincero sincere
sincronizar synchronize
sindicato m (trade) union
singular singular
siniestro total m total write-off
sinónimo synonym
síntoma m symptom
sintonía f tuning
sistema m system
sitio m place
situación f situation
situar to place, locate
sobrar be left over, to be too many
sobre m envelope
sobrenatural super-natural
sobrenombre m name and origin
sobresalto m consternation
sobrina f niece
sobrino m nephew
sociable sociable
socialista socialist
sociedad f society
sociocultural socio-cultural
sofá m sofa
sol m sun
soldado m soldier
soleado sunny
soledad f solitude
solemne solemn
solemnidad f seriousness, solemnity
soler to be in the habit of, usually
solicitar to apply for
solicitud f application
solidario supportive
solitario solo
sollozo m sob
sólo only
sólo only
soltero m single
solterón m confirmed bachelor
solución f solution
solucionar to sort out
sombra f shadow
sombrero m hat
sonámbulo m sleep-walker
sonar to sound
soñar to dream
soñar to dream
sonido m sound
sonreir to smile
sopa f soup
soplar to blow
soportar to put up with
sordo deaf
sorpresa f surprise
soso boring
sota f jack
suave soft
submarinismo m scuba-diving
subrayar to underline
subterráneo underground
subyacer to underlie
suceder to happen
sucesivamente successively
sucesivo successive
suceso m event, occurrence
sucio dirty
Sudáfrica f South Africa
sudamericano South American
sudar to sweat
Suecia f Sweden
sueco Swedish
suegra f mother-in-law
suegros m parents-in-law
suelo m floor
sueño m dream
suerte f luck, fortune
suficiente enough
sufrir to suffer
sugerencia f suggestion
sugerir to suggest
suicidarse to commit suicide
Suiza f Switzerland
sumar to add up
superar to get over, surpass
superdotado exceptionally gifted, genius
superior superior
superioridad f superiority
superlativo m superlative
supermercado m supermarket
superstición f superstition
supervivencia f survival
suponer to suppose
suposición f supposition
supositorio m suppository
sur m South
suspender to fail
suspiro m sigh
sustantivo m noun
susto m shock
tabaco m tobacco
taberna f inn, bar
tabla f table
tablero m panel, board
tablón m board
tacaño mean, tight-fisted
tachar to cross out, reject
tacón m heel
tacos m typical Mexican dish
tal such
tal vez maybe
talla f size
taller m where somethng gets repaired
talón m heel
tamaño m size
también also
tambor m drum
tampoco neither
tan so
tan como as
tango m tango
tanto, tanta so much
tapa f snack
tapar to cover
tapear to have tapas
tapiz m tapestry
tapón m plug, jam
taquilla f ticket office
tarántula f tarantula
tardanza f delay
tarde late
tarea f task
tarifa f tariff
tarima f platform
tarjeta f card
tarjeta de crédito f credit card
tarta f cake
tasca f small bar
taxi m taxi
taxista m/f taxi driver
m tea
teatro m theatre
tebeo m comic
techo m ceiling
teclado m keyboard
teclear to type
técnica f technique
tejido m material
tela f material
teleadicto m TV addict
telebasura f trashy television shows
teledirigido operate by remote  control
teléfono m telephone
teléfono móvil m mobile pone
telenovela f soap opera
telespectador m TV viewer
televisión f television
televisión en color f colour TV
televisor m television
telón m theatre curtain
tema m theme
temblor m tremor, shudder
temor m fear
temperatura f temperature
templado lukewarm
temporada f season
temporal temporary
temprano early
tender  to hang up
tender la ropa to hang out the washing
tener to have
tener calor to be hot
tener cuidado to be careful, take care
tener en cuenta to take into consideration
tener ganas to want to do something
tener hambre to be hungry
tener mala cara to not look well
tener pinta to look as if
tener que to have to, must
tener razón to be right
tener sed to be thirsty
tener sueño to be tired
teniente m lieutenant
teñirse to dye
tenis m tennis
tensión f tension, pressure
terapia f therapy
tercera edad f old age
tercero third
terciopelo m velvet
terco stubborn
terminación f ending
terminado finished
terminar to end
termostato m thermostat
ternera f beef
terraza f terrace
terrible terrible
territorio m territory
terror m terror
terso smooth, glossy
tertulia f get-together, reading group
tesis f thesis
testigo m witness
texto m text
ticket de compra m receipt
tiempo m time
tiempo libre m free-time
tienda f shop
tienda de campaña f tent
tienda de ropa f boutique, clothes shop
tierno tender
tierra f ground, earth
tijeras f scissors
tímido shy
tinta f dye
tinte m ink
tintero m inkwell
tío m uncle
típico typical
tipo m kind
tiquismiquis m/f fussy person, fuss
tirado dead easy, dirt cheap
tirando get(ting) along
tirar to throw
tirita f plaster
titulación f degree, academic qualifications
titulado with the title
titular m title
toalla f towel
tocar to touch
toda mi vida all my life
todavía still
todavía no not yet
todo recto straight on
todo, toda all
todos, -as all
tolerante tolerant
tomar to take
tomar el sol to sunbathe
tomar notas to take notes
tomate m tomato
tonalidad f tone
tono m tone
tontería f stupid thing
tonto stupid
tópico m stereotype
torero m bullfighter
tormenta f storm
tornillo m screwdriver
toro m bull
torre f tower
tortilla f tortilla
tortuga f tortoise
tos f cough
tos ferina f whooping cough
toser to cough
tostada f toast
traba f bond, hindrance
trabajador m worker
trabajar to work
trabajo m work
tradición f tradition
tradicional traditional
traducción f translation
traducir to translate
traer to bring
tráfico m traffic
tragedia f tragedy
traje m suit
tramitar to deal with, process
trampa f trap, ambush
tranquilidad f tranquillity
tranquilizar to calm down
tranquilo quiet
transcripción f transcription
transcurrir to happen, to pass
transformar to transform
transición f transition
tránsito m transit
transmisión f transmission
transmitir to transmit
transparente transparent
transporte m transport
trapo m cloth
tras after
trasladar to move
trasladarse to move (house)
trasplantar to transplant
trastero m junk room
trasto m piece of junk, domestic appliance
tratamiento m treatment
tratante de esclavos m slave-trader
tratar to treat
tratarse to be about
trato m relationship
traumatismo m traumatism
trayecto m route
trayectoria f career
trazar draft, sketch
tren m train
tren de cercanías m local network train
triángulo m triangle
trimestre m trimester
tripa f belly, stomach
triste sad
tristeza f sadness
triunfar to triumph
triunfo m triumph
trofeo m trophy
trono m throne
tropezar to trip
tropical tropical
trovador m minstrel
trozo m piece
trucha f trout
trueno m thunder
tubo de escape m exhaust pipe
tuerca f nut (like a screw!)
tuerto one-eyed
tumbarse to lie down
tumor m tumour
túnica f tunic, robe
turco Turkish
turismo m tourism
turno m shift
Turquía f Turkey
tutear to be on familiar terms (
tutor m tutor
ubicar to place
últimamente recently
último last
unicamente only
único unique
unidad f unit
unión f union
Unión Europea f European Union
unir to bring together
universidad f university
universitario m university student
urbe f city
urgente urgent
Uruguay m Uruguay
usar to use
uso m use
usuario m user
utensilio m utensil
útil useful
utilizar to use
uva f grape
vaca f cow
vacaciones f holidays
vacío empty
vago lazy
vaguear to idle, loaf around
vajilla f dinner service
vale m o.k
valentía f bravery
valer to be worth
validez f validity
valiente brave
valioso worthy
valle m valley
valor m value
valoración f evaluation
valorar to value, to evaluate
variado varied
variar to vary
varias veces several times
variedad f variety
variz f varicose veins
varonil manly, virile
vaso m glass
Vaticano m Vatican
vaya por Dios! oh my god!
vecino m neighbour
vehículo m vehicle
velar to mourn someone
vencer to beat, defeat
venda f bandage
Venecia Venice
veneno m poison, venom
Venezuela f Venezuela
venir to come
ventaja f advantage
ventana f window
ventanilla f window seat
ventas f sales
ver to see
ver to see
ver la tele to watch TV
verano m summer
verbena f open air party with a band
verbo m verb
verbo reflexivo m reflexive verb
verdad f truth
verde green
verdugo m tyrant, executioner
verdura f vegetable
vergüenza f shame, disgrace
verificar verify, check
versión f version
vertido m dump
vestido m dress
vestirse to get dressed
Veterinaria Veterinary Science
vez f time
vía f railway line
viaducto m very long weekend
viajar to travel
viaje m trip
viaje de ensueño m dream holiday
viaje de negocios m business trip
viajero m traveller
victima f victim
victoria f victory
vida f life
vida nocturna f nightlife
video m video
video musical m music videos
videoclub m video club
viejo old
viento m wind
viernes m Friday
viga f beam, rafter
vigilar to watch
vinagre m vinegar
vino m wine
violencia f violence
violento violent
virginidad f virginity
visado m visa
visión f vision
visita f visit
visitar to visit
vista panorámica f panoramic view
vistazo m glance
viuda f widow
vivienda f house, dwelling
vivir to live
vocal m vocal, vowel
volar to fly
volcán m volcano
volumen m volume
volver go/come back
volver a + infinitivo to do something again
volverse loco to go mad
vómito m to be sick, vomit
votación f voting
votar to vote
voto m vote
voz f voice
vuelo m flight
xenófobo xenophobic
y and
ya already
yerno m son-in-law
yoga m yoga
yogur m yoghurt
zanahoria f carrot
zapatero m cobbler, shoemaker
zapato m shoe
zapping m channel-hopping
zarpar to set sail
zoco m souk
zona f zone
zona f zone
zona central f centre
zona peatonal f pedestrian zone
zoológico m zoo
zorro m fox
zueco m clog
zumo de frutas m fruit juice
zurdo left-handed

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