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1serto be (permanent) · beingVerb
2estarto be (temporary) · to be locatedVerb
3irto go · to matchVerb
4tenerto have · to holdVerb
5haberto have · to be (there is/are) · to have toVerb
6quéwhat · howPronoun
7hacerto do · to makeVerb
8poderto be able to · powerVerb
9teyou · yourselfPronoun
10conwithPreposition
11decirto say · to tell · to meanVerb
12quererto want · to loveVerb
13saberto know · knowledge · to taste likeVerb
14siif · whetherConjunction
15verto see · to watch · to viewVerb
16bienwell · okay · good · Good!Adverb
17esothatPronoun
18perobut · objectionConjunction
19tuyourDeterminer
20yoIPronoun
21aquíhereAdverb
22estethis · this one · eastDeterminer
23esethat · that oneDeterminer
24estothisPronoun
25creerto believe · to thinkVerb
26estathis · this oneDeterminer
27yaalready · yet · now · anymoreAdverb
28comolike · as · as · aboutPreposition
29buenogood · OKAdjective
30lehim · her · you (formal, singular)Pronoun
31todoall · everything · every · everyoneDeterminer
32loit · himPronoun
33másmore · most · else · plusAdverb
34deberto have to · to owe · dutyVerb
35darto give · to hit · to produce · to faceVerb
36muyveryAdverb
37ahoranow · currentlyAdverb
38algosomething · anything · somewhatPronoun
39pasarto pass · to spend (time) · to happen · to handVerb
40nosus · ourselvesPronoun
41youPronoun
42asílike this · like that · thusAdverb
43dejarto leave · to let · to stopVerb
44hablarto speak · to talkVerb
45nadanothing · at all · nothingnessPronoun
46cuandowhenConjunction
47otroother · another · another oneAdjective
48cómohowAdverb
49venirto comeVerb
50muchoa lot of · a lot · muchDeterminer
51sóloonly · justAdverb
52tantoso much · so many · so much · pointDeterminer
53oorConjunction
54élhe · himPronoun
55esperarto wait · to hope · to expectVerb
56un hombreman · humankindNoun
57pensarto think · to intendVerb
58ustedyou (formal)Pronoun
59necesitarto need · to requireVerb
60un díaday · daytimeNoun
61una cosathing · matterNoun
62ellashe · herPronoun
63mirarto look at · to watch · to checkVerb
64nuestroour · oursDeterminer
65un diosgod · deityNoun
66quiénwhoPronoun
67llamarto call · to nameVerb
68porquebecause · sinceConjunction
69señorsir · Mr. · gentleman · LordNoun
70tiempotime · weatherNoun
71mejorbetter · best · better · the bestAdjective
72nuncaneverAdverb
73dóndewhereAdverb
74un añoyearNoun
75dostwoNumber
76soloonly · alone · single · soloAdverb
77verdadtruth · right?Noun
78una casahouse · homeNoun
79sentirto feel · to be sorryVerb
80volverto returnVerb
81una veztime (occurrence)Noun
82ahíthere · that's whenAdverb
83salirto go out · to leaveVerb
84parecerto seem · to look · opinionVerb
85entoncesthen · soAdverb
86matarto kill · to slaughterVerb
87tomarto take · to drink · to have (food/drink)Verb
88gustarto like · to be pleasing toVerb
89quedarto be left · to fit · to turn outVerb
90llevarto carry · to take · to wear · to runVerb
91una nochenightNoun
92encontrarto find · to meetVerb
93oírto hearVerb
94tiyouPronoun
95llegarto arrive · to reachVerb
96un amigofriend (masculine)Noun
97alguiensomeone · anyonePronoun
98hastauntil · up to · evenPreposition
99grandebig · greatAdjective
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100sinwithoutPreposition
101tambiénalso · tooAdverb
102ponerto put · to setVerb
103mePronoun
104un padrefather · priest · coolNoun
105sobreon · about · envelopePreposition
106nuevonewAdjective
107unoone · oneNumber
108siemprealways · foreverAdverb
109morirto dieVerb
110conocerto know · to meetVerb
111seguirto follow · to continueVerb
112pocofew · little · not muchAdjective
113antesbefore · earlierAdverb
114ninor · not evenConjunction
115un hijosonNoun
116segurosure · safe · insuranceAdjective
117algunosome · any · oneDeterminer
118ayudarto help · to assistVerb
119trabajarto workVerb
120nadienobody · no one · anyonePronoun
121primerofirst · first of allAdjective
122míomine · of minePronoun
123escucharto listenVerb
124nosotroswe · usPronoun
125gentepeopleNoun
126entenderto understand · to know aboutVerb
127ellostheyPronoun
128vidalifeNoun
129mismosame · right · himself/herself/itselfAdjective
130lesto them · to you (plural)Pronoun
131una horahourNoun
132un tipotype · guyNoun
133dineromoneyNoun
134un lugarplace · locationNoun
135buscarto look for · to pick upVerb
136claroclear · of course · light (color)Adjective
137perderto lose · to missVerb
138despuésafterwards · laterAdverb
139una mujerwoman · wifeNoun
140un mundoworld · everyoneNoun
141un chicoboy · smallNoun
142acabarto finish · to end upVerb
143vivirto liveVerb
144suponerto assume · to entailVerb
145desdefrom · sincePreposition
146tratarto try · to treat · to deal withVerb
147mañanatomorrow · morningAdverb
148un nombrenameNoun
149una manohandNoun
150un niñoboy · childNoun
151entrarto enter · to start · to fitVerb
152un papádad · fatherNoun
153ningunononePronoun
154una madremotherNoun
155trabajowork · job · effort · assignmentNoun
156tresthreeNumber
157importarto matter · to importVerb
158menosless · except · minusAdverb
159malbadly · sick · evilAdverb
160conmigowith mePronoun
161hoytodayAdverb
162allíthereAdverb
163traerto bring · to fetchVerb
164preguntarto ask · to ask aboutVerb
165una mamámom · motherNoun
166luegolaterAdverb
167policíapolice · police officerNoun
168últimolast · latestAdjective
169muertodead · dead personAdjective
170únicounique · onlyAdjective
171una razónreason · ratioNoun
172ciertocertain · trueAdjective
173listoready · cleverAdjective
174viejoold · old manAdjective
175contigowith youPronoun
176talsuch · so muchDeterminer
177recordarto remember · to remindVerb
178lococrazy · crazy personAdjective
179aúnstill · yetAdverb
180empezarto start · to beginVerb
181pedirto ask (for) · to order (food)Verb
182demasiadotoo · too much / too manyAdverb
183una semanaweekNoun
184un estadostate · condition · statusNoun
185cadaevery · eachDeterminer
186intentarto try · to attemptVerb
187una puertadoor · gateNoun
188una familiafamilyNoun
189contarto count · to tellVerb
190segundosecond · secondAdjective
191regresarto return · to go backVerb
192una cabezahead · head (leader)Noun
193quizámaybe · perhapsAdverb
194terminarto finish · to endVerb
195rápidofast · quicklyAdjective
196lentoslowAdjective
197un hermanobrotherNoun
198algúnsome · anyDeterminer
199usarto use · to wearVerb
200alláover there · back thenAdverb
201comerto eatVerb
202tardelate · afternoonAdverb
203malobad · evilAdjective
204olvidarto forgetVerb
205quizásperhaps / maybeAdverb
206cariñoaffection · darlingNoun
207preocuparto worry · to concernVerb
208entrebetween · amongPreposition
209un minutominuteNoun
210serioserious · sternAdjective
211amorlove · darlingNoun
212todavíastill · yetAdverb
213sentarto sit · to seat · to suitVerb
214sucederto happen · to succeed (to follow/take over)Verb
215ganarto win · to earn · to gainVerb
216jugarto play · to gambleVerb
217amarto loveVerb
218disculparto forgive · to excuseVerb
219sacarto take out · to removeVerb
220un hechofact · doneNoun
221suerteluck · fateNoun
222una historiahistory · storyNoun
223un armaweapon · firearmNoun
224un diablodevilNoun
225cambiarto change · to exchangeVerb
226moverto move · to move (emotionally)Verb
227casialmost · nearlyAdverb
228un ojoeye · watch outNoun
229una ciudadcityNoun
230dentroinside · withinAdverb
231contraagainst · versusPreposition
232ocurrirto happen · to come to mindVerb
233haciatoward · aroundPreposition
234miedofearNoun
235una muertedeath · fatalityNoun
236conseguirto get · to manage toVerb
237cuántohow much · how manyDeterminer
238felizhappy · fortunateAdjective
239cuálwhich · which / whatDeterminer
240un casocaseNoun
241pequeñosmall · littleAdjective
242mientraswhile · as long asConjunction
243mediomiddle · half · meansNoun
244un muchachoboy · guyNoun
245un mesmonthNoun
246cualquierany · whicheverDeterminer
247leerto readVerb
248aguawaterNoun
249dormirto sleepVerb
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250una palabraword · promise (one's word)Noun
251pagarto pay · to pay forVerb
252una maneraway · mannerNoun
253cuidadocare · watch out! · cautionNoun
254abrirto openVerb
255un jefe una jefaboss · managerNoun
256una señoraMrs. · ma'amNoun
257adelanteahead · go aheadAdverb
258finend · purposeNoun
259un númeronumber · issueNoun
260tocarto touch · to play (an instrument) · to be someone's turnVerb
261una claseclass · lesson · kindNoun
262un corazónheartNoun
263tierrasoil · Earth · landNoun
264atrásbehind · back · agoAdverb
265una luzlight · electricityNoun
266propioown · properAdjective
267un ladosideNoun
268de acuerdoin agreement; agreeOther
269realmentereallyAdverb
270fueraoutsideAdverb
271juntotogether · next toAdverb
272pueswell · so / therefore · since / asOther
273una guerrawarNoun
274prontosoonAdverb
275una esposawifeNoun
276suficienteenough · sufficientAdjective
277significarto mean · to signifyVerb
278un perrodogNoun
279una hijadaughterNoun
280una caraface · expensiveNoun
281un cuerpobody · corpseNoun
282un puntopoint · period · dotNoun
283detenerto stop · to detain / to arrestVerb
284fumarto smokeVerb
285sangrebloodNoun
286fuertestrong · loud · fortAdjective
287igualsame · equallyAdjective
288bajolow · under · quietlyAdjective
289duranteduring · forPreposition
290difícildifficult · hardAdjective
291ordenorder · command · religious orderNoun
292abajodown · downstairsAdverb
293callarto be quiet · to silenceVerb
294una preguntaquestionNoun
295funcionarto work · to function (as)Verb
296cercanear · fenceAdverb
297correrto run · to pay forVerb
298acordarto agree · to rememberVerb
299siquieraeven · at leastAdverb
300genialgreat · brilliantAdjective
301un cielosky · heavenNoun
302una vueltaturn · a walk · return · change (money)Noun
303justofair / just · just / exactlyAdjective
304caerto fall · to dropVerb
305un caminoroad · path · wayNoun
306un caballerogentleman · knightNoun
307ayudahelp · aidNoun
308cincofiveNumber
309cuándowhenAdverb
310un tíouncleNoun
311un juegogameNoun
312jovenyoung · young personAdjective
313milthousandNumber
314un librobookNoun
315una fiestaparty · festivalNoun
316negroblack · blackAdjective
317aunquealthough · even ifConjunction
318comidafood · mealNoun
319una oportunidadopportunity · chanceNoun
320blancowhite · whiteAdjective
321un equipoteam · equipmentNoun
322un cuartoroom · fourth · quarter (one fourth)Noun
323comprarto buyVerb
324lindopretty · cute · niceAdjective
325casarto marryVerb
326realidadrealityNoun
327una hermanasister · nunNoun
328hermosobeautiful · lovelyAdjective
329dispararto shoot · to trigger · to skyrocket · to take a photoVerb
330andarto walk · to beVerb
331cuatrofourNumber
332meterto put · to insert · to scoreVerb
333salvarto save (rescue) · to save (store a file or data)Verb
334tranquilocalm · quietAdjective
335caminarto walkVerb
336una escuelaschoolNoun
337un negociobusiness · dealNoun
338afueraoutsideAdverb
339acáhereAdverb
340fácileasyAdjective
341escribirto writeVerb
342queridodear · belovedAdjective
343comenzarto begin · to startVerb
344encantarto love · to enchantVerb
345mantenerto keep · to maintain · to supportVerb
346un piefootNoun
347prometerto promiseVerb
348un millónmillionNoun
349próximonext · nearestAdjective
350tontostupid · silly · foolAdjective
351odiarto hateVerb
352subirto go up · to upload · to lift · to increaseVerb
353cuidarto take care of · to look afterVerb
354bastantequite · enoughAdverb
355seguridadsecurity · safetyNoun
356bonitopretty · niceAdjective
357tampoconeitherAdverb
358una naveship · vesselNoun
359librefree · availableAdjective
360adóndeto where / where toAdverb
361un reykingNoun
362arribaup · upstairs · up aboveAdverb
363una cuentabill · accountNoun
364una fotophotoNoun
365altotall · high · stopAdjective
366mayorolder · largerAdjective
367sueñodream · sleepinessNoun
368un bebébabyNoun
369un fuegofireNoun
370desearto desire/want · to wishVerb
371tuyoyoursPronoun
372una niñagirlNoun
373una noticianews · news itemNoun
374recibirto receive · to welcomeVerb
375largolong · lengthAdjective
376robarto steal · to robVerb
377un aviónairplane · planeNoun
378pararto stop · to stand upVerb
379un paíscountry · nationNoun
380pazpeaceNoun
381prepararto prepareVerb
382un asuntomatter · issue · subjectNoun
383una callestreetNoun
384santoholy · saintAdjective
385una pruebatest · trial · proofNoun
386vivoalive · lively · cleverAdjective
387perdónsorry · forgiveness · excuse meOther
388enviarto send · to submitVerb
389cerrarto closeVerb
390peorworse · worse · worstAdjective
391un pueblotown · peopleNoun
392bajarto go down · to lower · to get off (a vehicle) · to downloadVerb
393lejosfarAdverb
394una películamovie · filmNoun
395un cambiochange · change (money)Noun
396rarostrange · rareAdjective
397seissixNumber
398temerto fearVerb
399jamásnever · everAdverb
400una camabedNoun
401derechoright · law · right · straightNoun
402médicodoctor · medicalNoun
403una llavekey · tapNoun
404despertarto wake up · to wake (someone)Verb
405extrañostrange · strangerAdjective
406un modoway · mode · moodNoun
407partirto leave · to split · to start fromVerb
408una cartaletterNoun
409faltarto lack · to miss (an event) / to be absent fromVerb
410durohard · difficultAdjective
411anochelast nightAdverb
412verdaderotrue · realAdjective
413beberto drinkVerb
414una maldicióncurse · swear wordNoun
415pelearto fight · to argueVerb
416ropaclothes · clothingNoun
417ademásbesides · in addition · moreoverAdverb
418una habitaciónroom · bedroomNoun
419una respuestaanswer · replyNoun
420un dolorpain · acheNoun
421permitirto allow · to permit · to letVerb
422un ejércitoarmy · militaryNoun
423una compañíacompany · companionshipNoun
424confiarto trust · to rely onVerb
425mentirto lieVerb
426perdonarto forgive · to pardonVerb
427acercaaboutPreposition
428un campofield · countrysideNoun
429un frentefront · forehead · in front ofNoun
430pasadopast · the past · spoiledAdjective
431gustotaste · pleasureNoun
432un recuerdomemory · souvenirNoun
433sonarto ring · to soundVerb
434una línealine · telephone lineNoun
435volarto fly · to blow upVerb
436un viajetrip · journeyNoun
437una mentemindNoun
438suyohis · yours (formal) · hers · theirsPronoun
439lograrto achieve · to manage toVerb
440un sitioplace · site · roomNoun
441encimaon top (of) · on top of thatAdverb
442un mensajemessageNoun
443soldadosoldierNoun
444referirto tell · to referVerb
445enfermosick · patientAdjective
446escaparto escape · to run away · to escape noticeVerb
447aprenderto learnVerb
448un traserobutt · rearNoun
449un grupogroup · bandNoun
450un barcoboat · shipNoun
451una señalsignal · signNoun
452un servicioserviceNoun
453alegrarto make happy · to cheer upVerb
454levantarto lift · to pick up · to get upVerb
455una bocamouth · entranceNoun
456una llamadacall (phone call)Noun
457pobrepoorAdjective
458detrásbehindAdverb
459restothe rest · remainderNoun
460un sistemasystemNoun
461una leylawNoun
462una señoritaMiss · young womanNoun
463servirto serve · to be useful · to workVerb
464una esperawaitNoun
465inclusoeven · includingAdverb
466adentroinside · indoorsAdverb
467bienvenidowelcome · welcomeAdjective
468demásthe others / the rest · besides / in additionPronoun
469romperto break · to tear · to break upVerb
470dieztenNumber
471rojoredAdjective
472un brazoarmNoun
473un placerpleasureNoun
474un futurofuture · futureNoun
475maravillosowonderful · marvelousAdjective
476una cajabox · cash registerNoun
477sinobut rather · fateConjunction
478molestarto bother · to disturb · to mindVerb
479elloit · thatPronoun
480una noviagirlfriend · bride · fiancéeNoun
481peligrosodangerous · riskyAdjective
482ricorich (wealthy) · deliciousAdjective
483quitarto remove · to take offVerb
484permisopermission · permitNoun
485una vozvoice · say (opinion)Noun
486abogadolawyer · attorneyNoun
487culpafault · guiltNoun
488un ataqueattack · assault · seizureNoun
489existirto existVerb
490papelpaper · roleNoun
491cortarto cut · to cut offVerb
492un bañobathroom · bathNoun
493músicamusicNoun
494una perrafemale dog · bitch (vulgar)Noun
495un trentrainNoun
496calmarto calm · to sootheVerb
497mostrarto show · to demonstrateVerb
498imaginarto imagine · to supposeVerb
499vinowineNoun
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500sentidosense · direction · consciousnessNoun
501un gatocat · car jackNoun
502un paciente una pacientepatient · patientNoun
503una piernalegNoun
504enseñarto teach · to showVerb
505una damalady · queenNoun
506navidadChristmasNoun
507un pisofloorNoun
508un almasoul · spiritNoun
509una relaciónrelationshipNoun
510un tratotreatment · dealNoun
511un guardiaguard · on-call shiftNoun
512un caballohorseNoun
513dulcesweet · candyAdjective
514mandarto send · to orderVerb
515venderto sellVerb
516mitadhalfNoun
517trasafter · behindPreposition
518ambosboth · bothDeterminer
519fríocold · coldAdjective
520un asesinatomurder · assassinationNoun
521basuratrash · garbage · rubbishNoun
522un maridohusbandNoun
523un maestroteacher · conductorNoun
524desaparecerto disappearVerb
525hambrehungerNoun
526apostarto betVerb
527derecharight (side/direction) · right (as an adjective, e.g., right-hand) · the Right (political)Noun
528un edificiobuildingNoun
529un bancobank · benchNoun
530una reglarule · ruler (measuring tool)Noun
531una cámaracamera · chamberNoun
532un compañero una compañerocompanion · colleague · classmateNoun
533echarto throw · to put · to pour · to fire · to lie downVerb
534ayeryesterdayAdverb
535una nenagirl · darlingNoun
536preferirto preferVerb
537edadageNoun
538bailarto danceVerb
539simplementesimply · justAdverb
540un solsun · G (musical note)Noun
541una ventanawindowNoun
542equivocadowrong · mistakenAdjective
543convertirto convert · to turn intoVerb
544una mesatable · mesa (plateau)Noun
545siguientenext · next oneAdjective
546una espadaswordNoun
547una estrellastar · star (celebrity)Noun
548una mentiralieNoun
549pelohair · furNoun
550un silenciosilence · quietNoun
551jurarto swear (to take an oath / to vow) · to swear (to use profanity / to curse)Verb
552aceptarto accept · to agree toVerb
553un centrocenter · downtownNoun
554decidirto decideVerb
555un enemigoenemyNoun
556tardarto take (time)Verb
557graciosofunnyAdjective
558penasorrow · sentence · pityNoun
559ellasthey (feminine)Pronoun
560divertidofunAdjective
561una sorpresasurprise · astonishmentNoun
562una drogadrug (illicit) · drug (medicine)Noun
563una carrerarace · career · degree programNoun
564bromearto joke · to kidVerb
565extrañarto miss · to surpriseVerb
566enseguidaright away · immediatelyAdverb
567continuarto continueVerb
568cenarto have dinnerVerb
569una papapotato · PopeNoun
570un pasostep · mountain passNoun
571nortenorth · north windNoun
572interesanteinterestingAdjective
573una canciónsongNoun
574una máquinamachineNoun
575vistaview · sightNoun
576completamentecompletely · entirely · fullyAdverb
577sietesevenNumber
578una bromajoke · prankNoun
579protegerto protectVerb
580porquéreasonNoun
581necesarionecessaryAdjective
582un rayolightning bolt · ray (beam of light)Noun
583metrosubway · meterNoun
584un dedofinger · toeNoun
585comprenderto understandVerb
586orogoldNoun
587una balabullet · pelletNoun
588soltarto let go (of) · to release · to loosenVerb
589un esposohusbandNoun
590un gobiernogovernment · administrationNoun
591una reuniónmeeting · gatheringNoun
592asegurarto ensure · to assure · to insureVerb
593atacarto attack · to strikeVerb
594peligrodanger · riskNoun
595una citaappointment · date · quoteNoun
596un destinodestination · destinyNoun
597un golpeblow · knock · coupNoun
598un novioboyfriend · groomNoun
599una salaroom · living roomNoun
600azulblue · blueAdjective
601una unidadunit · unityNoun
602presentarto present · to introduce · to submitVerb
603un trajesuit · costumeNoun
604crearto create · to makeVerb
605una iglesiachurchNoun
606cualquieraanyone · anyPronoun
607carnemeat · fleshNoun
608un ángelangelNoun
609una direcciónaddress · direction · managementNoun
610libertadfreedom · libertyNoun
611una investigaciónresearch · investigationNoun
612calientehot · turned on / arousedAdjective
613principiobeginning · principleNoun
614una bolsabag · stock market · handbag/purseNoun
615una pistaclue · track · dance floorNoun
616infiernohellNoun
617lunamoonNoun
618una tiendastore · shopNoun
619un hogarhome · householdNoun
620un nivellevel · standardNoun
621públicopublic · audienceAdjective
622un héroeheroNoun
623casadomarriedAdjective
624limpiarto cleanVerb
625variosseveral · severalAdjective
626tercerothird · thirdAdjective
627un teniente una tenientelieutenantNoun
628consejoadvice · councilNoun
629espaldabackNoun
630un abuelograndfatherNoun
631totalmentetotally · completelyAdverb
632solerto usually (do something) · to tend toVerb
633ocupadobusy · occupiedAdjective
634un árboltreeNoun
635respirarto breatheVerb
636una entradaentrance · ticket · appetizerNoun
637llenofull · filledAdjective
638una paredwallNoun
639inglésEnglish language · English person · EnglishNoun
640enterowhole, entire · integerAdjective
641un comandante una comandantecommander (military) · captain (aviation)Noun
642sursouth · southernNoun
643un ratoa whileNoun
644una cervezabeerNoun
645preciosobeautiful · preciousAdjective
646merecerto deserve · to meritVerb
647espaciospace / room (available area) · space (astronomy)Noun
648prisahurry · hasteNoun
649segúnaccording to · depending onPreposition
650un camióntruckNoun
651un monstruomonsterNoun
652cumpleañosbirthdayNoun
653alrededoraround · aboutAdverb
654un cerebrobrain · mindNoun
655salvoexcept · safe · unlessPreposition
656aunevenAdverb
657a través dethroughPreposition
658orgullosoproudAdjective
659una notanote (written) · gradeNoun
660marseaNoun
661un cargoposition · responsibilityNoun
662una posibilidadpossibility · chanceNoun
663lucharto fight · to struggleVerb
664dichosaying · said (past participle)Noun
665locuramadness · crazinessNoun
666tirarto throw · to throw awayVerb
667una cárcelprison · jailNoun
668una islaislandNoun
669una obrawork (art, literary, play) · constructionNoun
670un códigocode (QR / barcode) · code (secret / cipher) · code (law / system of rules) · code (programming)Noun
671un fondobottom · background · fundNoun
672descubrirto discover · to find out · to uncoverVerb
673dañarto damage · to harmVerb
674dolerto hurt · to acheVerb
675ochoeightNumber
676tempranoearly · earlyAdverb
677capazcapableAdjective
678un socio una sociapartner · memberNoun
679arreglarto fix · to arrange · to tidy upVerb
680un pedazopiece · chunkNoun
681una víctimavictimNoun
682llorarto cry · to weepVerb
683interesarto interest · to matterVerb
684un espírituspirit · ghostNoun
685una bodaweddingNoun
686manejarto drive · to manageVerb
687un miembro una miembromember · limbNoun
688dañodamage · harm · injuryNoun
689un regalogift · presentNoun
690una universidaduniversityNoun
691una batallabattle · fight · struggleNoun
692un príncipeprinceNoun
693esperanzahopeNoun
694un fantasmaghostNoun
695aguantarto tolerate · to holdVerb
696responderto answer · to respondVerb
697una salidaexit · departure · outputNoun
698energíaenergy · powerNoun
699un bailedance · ballNoun
700dudarto doubt · to hesitateVerb
701un zapatoshoeNoun
702nerviosonervous · anxiousAdjective
703actuarto act · to behave · to take actionVerb
704sufrirto suffer · to undergo · to endureVerb
705una abuelagrandmother · grandmaNoun
706cantarto sing · to confessVerb
707nacerto be born · to originateVerb
708una bajadrop · sick leave · shortNoun
709tristesadAdjective
710una zonaarea · zoneNoun
711saludhealth · cheers · bless youNoun
712una dudadoubt · questionNoun
713una emergenciaemergencyNoun
714cansadotired · fed up (with)Adjective
715antiguoold · ancient · formerAdjective
716finalmentefinally · at lastAdverb
717debajounder · beneathAdverb
718verdegreen · greenAdjective
719un tematopic · subjectNoun
720una florflowerNoun
721aparecerto appear · to show upVerb
722una llamaflame · llamaNoun
723un bosqueforest · woodsNoun
724amablekind · friendlyAdjective
725una tonteríanonsense · sillinessNoun
726un sentimientofeeling · sentimentNoun
727destruirto destroyVerb
728acercarto bring closer · to approachVerb
729un ríoriverNoun
730una prisiónprison · jailNoun
731una tarjetacardNoun
732un testigo una testigowitness · batonNoun
733un cortecut · court · haircutNoun
734un vestidodress · dressedNoun
735un asientoseat · accounting entryNoun
736bellobeautiful · lovelyAdjective
737un regresoreturnNoun
738una cenadinnerNoun
739cargarto load · to charge (a device/battery) · to charge (to bill) · to uploadVerb
740apenashardly · as soon asAdverb
741una trampatrap · trickNoun
742heridoinjured · wounded personAdjective
743una piedrastone · rockNoun
744un vueloflightNoun
745un huevoeggNoun
746un resultadoresult · outcomeNoun
747un suelofloor · ground · soilNoun
748abiertoopenAdjective
749oídoear · hearingNoun
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750gordofat · thickAdjective
751un puestojob · market stallNoun
752acasoreally · perhapsAdverb
753explicarto explainVerb
754francésFrench · French (language) · French personAdjective
755una pelotaballNoun
756estudiarto studyVerb
757descansarto rest · to relaxVerb
758un puentebridgeNoun
759memoriamemoryNoun
760un montóna lot (a large amount) · pile / heapNoun
761estupendogreat · wonderfulAdjective
762evitarto avoid · to preventVerb
763una montañamountainNoun
764causarto causeVerb
765mayoríamajorityNoun
766valorvalue · courageNoun
767delantein front (of)Adverb
768fefaith · beliefNoun
769contentohappy · pleasedAdjective
770un contactocontact (person) · contact (physical touch)Noun
771velocidadspeed · velocityNoun
772un tiroshot · throwNoun
773una nariznoseNoun
774una cintatape · ribbonNoun
775un movimientomovement · motionNoun
776un periódiconewspaper · periodicNoun
777felicidadhappinessNoun
778elegirto choose · to electVerb
779armarto assemble · to arm (equip with weapons) · to organizeVerb
780una peleafight · argumentNoun
781un ejemploexampleNoun
782un objetivogoal · objectiveNoun
783olerto smell · to smell (of), to give off an odorVerb
784un propósitopurpose · intentionNoun
785un anilloringNoun
786un estilostyle · mannerNoun
787una diferenciadifference · distinctionNoun
788un preciopriceNoun
789un motivoreason · patternNoun
790agradablepleasant · niceAdjective
791un cuelloneck · collarNoun
792teaNoun
793una enfermedaddisease · illnessNoun
794apurarto hurry · to finish (consume) · to pressureVerb
795un colegioschoolNoun
796una bolaball · sphereNoun
797atraparto catch · to trapVerb
798agarrarto grab · to catch · to pick upVerb
799aquelthat (over there) · that one (over there)Determiner
800privadoprivateAdjective
801asesinarto murder · to assassinateVerb
802rusoRussian · Russian (person)Adjective
803golpearto hit · to strike · to beatVerb
804un demoniodemon · devilNoun
805un éxitosuccessNoun
806oscurodark · obscureAdjective
807una computadoracomputerNoun
808un ladrónthief · robberNoun
809un siglocenturyNoun
810alemánGerman · German (language) · German personAdjective
811una criaturacreature · childNoun
812guapohandsomeAdjective
813una reinaqueenNoun
814hieloiceNoun
815matrimoniomarriage · weddingNoun
816pielskinNoun
817pesarto weigh · to regret · regret / sorrowVerb
818una copawine glass · trophy (cup)Noun
819débilweak · feebleAdjective
820un dueño una dueñaowner · landlordNoun
821diariodailyAdjective
822averiguarto find out · to investigateVerb
823un detalledetail · kind gestureNoun
824considerarto considerVerb
825un informereport · shapelessNoun
826comúncommon · sharedAdjective
827graveserious · deepAdjective
828una elecciónchoice · electionNoun
829encantadorcharming · charmerAdjective
830una escalerastairs · ladderNoun
831un gradodegree · grade · rankNoun
832invitarto invite · to treat (to pay for)Verb
833disculpaexcuse me / sorry · apologyOther
834calorheat · warmthNoun
835presiónpressureNoun
836encantadodelighted · enchantedAdjective
837controlarto control · to monitorVerb
838un efectoeffect · resultNoun
839un estudiante una estudiantestudentNoun
840unidounitedAdjective
841dongift / talent / calling · sir (honorific title)Noun
842un riesgoriskNoun
843culparto blameVerb
844un líder una líderleaderNoun
845despacioslowlyAdverb
846sentadoseatedAdjective
847principalmainAdjective
848respecto aregarding; with respect toPreposition
849ganasdesire / urge (to do something)Noun
850un disparogunshot · shotNoun
851resultarto turn out · to result inVerb
852un monomonkeyNoun
853cientoone hundred · (used in numbers 101–199)Number
854huirto flee · to run awayVerb
855guardarto keep · to saveVerb
856un cinecinema · movie theaterNoun
857una tíaauntNoun
858dependerto depend (on) · to rely (on)Verb
859un cuentostory · lieNoun
860pechochest · breastNoun
861profundodeep · profoundAdjective
862sabiowise · sageAdjective
863preocupadoworried · concernedAdjective
864un cerdopig · porkNoun
865alejarto move away · to move (something) awayVerb
866puropureAdjective
867oestewest · westernNoun
868vientowindNoun
869juiciojudgment · trialNoun
870máximomaximum · maximumAdjective
871nuevenineNumber
872seguramenteprobably · surelyAdverb
873un aeropuertoairportNoun
874una fuentesource · fountain · springNoun
875sospechososuspicious · suspectAdjective
876un trucotrick · tipNoun
877una minamine · land mine · girl / woman (slang, Argentina)Noun
878un partidogame / match · political partyNoun
879ridículoridiculous · ridiculeAdjective
880un relojwatch · clockNoun
881culpableguilty · at faultAdjective
882una parejapartner · coupleNoun
883veranosummerNoun
884oscuridaddarkness · obscurityNoun
885prensathe press · press (machine)Noun
886cienciascienceNoun
887un pezfish (animal)Noun
888pescadofish (culinary)Noun
889un cigarrillocigaretteNoun
890saltarto jump · to skipVerb
891un vistazoglance · peekNoun
892inmediatamenteimmediately · right awayAdverb
893solamenteonly · justAdverb
894un pantalónpants · trousersNoun
895poderosopowerful · mightyAdjective
896una rosarose · pinkNoun
897abandonarto abandon · to give upVerb
898una causacause · reason · case (legal)Noun
899ocuparto occupy · to take upVerb
900costarto cost · to be difficultVerb
901enfermeranurseNoun
902famosofamous · celebrityAdjective
903suciodirty · filthyAdjective
904interésinterest · stakeNoun
905largarto leave (informal)Verb
906fuerzaforce · strength · powerNoun
907un proyectoproject · planNoun
908lanawool · money (slang)Noun
909absolutamenteabsolutely · completelyAdverb
910confianzatrust · confidenceNoun
911especialmenteespeciallyAdverb
912una heridawound · injury · woundedNoun
913borrachodrunk · drunkAdjective
914un pesoweight · peso (currency)Noun
915ruidonoiseNoun
916bellezabeautyNoun
917una lástimapity · what a shame / that's a shameNoun
918una rednetwork · netNoun
919un dientetoothNoun
920agradecerto thank · to appreciateVerb
921enamoradoin love · boyfriendAdjective
922asustarto scare · to frightenVerb
923un diamantediamondNoun
924un jugadorplayer · gamblerNoun
925lamentarto regret · to mournVerb
926llenarto fillVerb
927justiciajustice · fairnessNoun
928cabellohairNoun
929vosyou (informal; common in Argentina)Pronoun
930una lengualanguage · tongueNoun
931voluntadwill · willpower · wishNoun
932asustadoscared · frightenedAdjective
933tareahomework · task · assignmentNoun
934equivocarto make a mistake / to be mistakenVerb
935feouglyAdjective
936perdidolost · missingAdjective
937una pérdidaloss · wasteNoun
938un huesobone · pitNoun
939autoridadauthority · expertNoun
940primerafirstAdjective
941lechemilkNoun
942accesoaccessNoun
943una cuestiónissue / matterNoun
944definitivamentedefinitelyAdverb
945una revistamagazineNoun
946un colega una colegacolleague, coworkerNoun
947una costacoastNoun
948un guerrerowarriorNoun
949un desastredisasterNoun
950naturalezanature · essenceNoun
951panbreadNoun
952un cliente una clientecustomer · clientNoun
953auxiliohelp! · aidOther
954cerradoclosedAdjective
955una marcabrand · markNoun
956una empresacompany · businessNoun
957un lobowolfNoun
958vacíoempty · emptinessAdjective
959salvajewild · savageAdjective
960un pájarobirdNoun
961adivinarto guess · to predictVerb
962aquellathat (feminine, over there) · that one (feminine, over there)Determiner
963un sonidosound · noiseNoun
964un cuchilloknifeNoun
965un turnoshift · turn · appointmentNoun
966una tormentastormNoun
967una playabeachNoun
968una pataleg · pawNoun
969un motorengine · motorNoun
970pensamientothought · thinkingNoun
971contestarto answer · to answer backVerb
972soñarto dream · to dream (of/about), to hopeVerb
973una cocinakitchen · cuisineNoun
974un besokissNoun
975victoriavictory · winNoun
976un primocousinNoun
977lisosmooth · straight · plainAdjective
978interiorinner · inside · inlandAdjective
979una sillachair · saddleNoun
980un tesorotreasureNoun
981valientebrave · brave personAdjective
982enojadoangry · upsetAdjective
983un milagromiracleNoun
984una necesidadneedNoun
985una pesadillanightmareNoun
986una habilidadskill · abilityNoun
987un tiburónsharkNoun
988un archivofile · archiveNoun
989un autobúsbusNoun
990un tamañosizeNoun
991un sombrerohatNoun
992firmarto signVerb
993una brujawitchNoun
994revisarto check · to review · to examineVerb
995una rocarockNoun
996gritarto shout · to screamVerb
997un deseowish · desireNoun
998un lagolakeNoun
999obviamenteobviously · clearlyAdverb
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1000inmediatoimmediateAdjective
1001viernesFridayNoun
1002cortoshort · briefAdjective
1003chinoChineseAdjective
1004de repentesuddenly · sudden impulseAdverb
1005falsofalse · fakeAdjective
1006debidodue · owedAdjective
1007una tropatroop · groupNoun
1008una distanciadistanceNoun
1009construirto buildVerb
1010una sombrashadow · shadeNoun
1011cubrirto cover · to concealVerb
1012un vecinoneighbor · nearbyNoun
1013crecerto grow · to grow upVerb
1014reconocerto recognize · to acknowledgeVerb
1015sobrevivirto survive · to outliveVerb
1016una épocaperiod · eraNoun
1017gratisfree · for freeAdjective
1018una huellafootprint · traceNoun
1019una propiedadproperty · characteristicNoun
1020una piezapiece · room · partNoun
1021un platodish · plateNoun
1022un científicoscientist · scientificNoun
1023viajarto travelVerb
1024un tragodrink · swigNoun
1025marcharto leave · to march · to work (to function)Verb
1026una arañaspider · chandelierNoun
1027un castillocastle · fortressNoun
1028un datopiece of information · factNoun
1029una torretower · rookNoun
1030una botellabottleNoun
1031aquellosthose · thoseDeterminer
1032últimamentelately · recentlyAdverb
1033un juezjudge · refereeNoun
1034una esquinacorner · street cornerNoun
1035una millamileNoun
1036un geniogenius · temperNoun
1037menoryounger · minor · smallerAdjective
1038discutirto discuss · to argueVerb
1039evidenciaevidenceNoun
1040un carrocarNoun
1041embarazadapregnantAdjective
1042un mentirosoliar · dishonest / deceitfulNoun
1043un invitadoguest · invitedNoun
1044cumplirto fulfill · to turn (years old) · to serve (a sentence)Verb
1045ciegoblind · blind personAdjective
1046rodillakneeNoun
1047esconderto hide · to concealVerb
1048ofrecerto offer · to provideVerb
1049ordenarto organize · to order (command) · to order (purchase)Verb
1050tragarto swallowVerb
1051un premioprize · awardNoun
1052una camisashirtNoun
1053venganzarevenge · vengeanceNoun
1054un parqueparkNoun
1055un barrioneighborhood · districtNoun
1056desayunarto have breakfastVerb
1057un asesinokiller · murdererNoun
1058una copiacopy · duplicateNoun
1059un líomess · troubleNoun
1060una juntameeting · boardNoun
1061una metagoal; objective · finish line · targetNoun
1062un juguetetoyNoun
1063judíoJewish · JewAdjective
1064una cargaload · cargo · burdenNoun
1065un pulsopulse · beatNoun
1066una responsabilidadresponsibilityNoun
1067pertenecerto belong (to)Verb
1068realizarto accomplish; to achieve · to carry outVerb
1069nievesnowNoun
1070utilizarto use · to utilizeVerb
1071vergüenzashame · embarrassmentNoun
1072un pastelcake · pastryNoun
1073una clavekey · password · crucialNoun
1074platamoney (colloquial, Southern Cone) · silverNoun
1075políticapolitics · policy · politicalNoun
1076magiamagicNoun
1077lluviarain · rainfallNoun
1078humormood · humorNoun
1079un autocarNoun
1080un olorsmell · odorNoun
1081muchísimovery much · a lotAdverb
1082pecadosinNoun
1083dirigirto manage; to lead · to direct · to addressVerb
1084frescofreshAdjective
1085una maletasuitcaseNoun
1086internointernal · inmateAdjective
1087un cursocourse · school yearNoun
1088inútiluseless · useless personAdjective
1089una sociedadsociety · companyNoun
1090una camionetapickup truck · vanNoun
1091ronrumNoun
1092un espectáculoshow · performanceNoun
1093cruzarto cross · to intersectVerb
1094una bebidadrink · beverageNoun
1095opinarto think · to express an opinionVerb
1096un centavocentNoun
1097un tanquetank (container, reservoir) · tank (armored vehicle)Noun
1098investigarto investigate · to researchVerb
1099reírto laughVerb
1100preparadoready · prepared · mixAdjective
1101un toquetouch · knockNoun
1102un roborobbery · theftNoun
1103un techoroof · ceilingNoun
1104mundialworldwideAdjective
1105un aspectoappearance · aspectNoun
1106presenciapresenceNoun
1107relajarto relax · to easeVerb
1108una carreteraroad · highwayNoun
1109una ofertaoffer · saleNoun
1110un estómagostomachNoun
1111un mercadomarketNoun
1112una granjafarmNoun
1113suficientementesufficiently · enoughAdverb
1114una apuestabet · wagerNoun
1115arrestarto arrestVerb
1116una páginapage · webpageNoun
1117soportarto tolerate · to supportVerb
1118un alawing · brimNoun
1119un límitelimit · boundaryNoun
1120apagarto turn off · to extinguishVerb
1121regalarto give (as a gift) · to give away (for free)Verb
1122cocinarto cookVerb
1123un descansorest · breakNoun
1124un paseowalk · rideNoun
1125un empleojob · employment · useNoun
1126un jardíngarden · yardNoun
1127un entrenamientotraining · practiceNoun
1128lunesMondayNoun
1129efectivocash · effectiveNoun
1130un amante una amantelover · mistressNoun
1131a menudooftenAdverb
1132un campeónchampionNoun
1133nosotraswe (all female group)Pronoun
1134azúcarsugarNoun
1135dispuestowilling · readyAdjective
1136una cadenachain · chain (store) · network (TV/radio)Noun
1137un pollochickenNoun
1138cómodocomfortable · convenientAdjective
1139una serpientesnakeNoun
1140aéreoaerial · airAdjective
1141un dólardollarNoun
1142una ruedawheel · press conferenceNoun
1143equiparto equipVerb
1144un reinokingdom · realmNoun
1145un examenexam · testNoun
1146recuperarto recover · to regain · to retrieveVerb
1147cobardecoward · cowardlyNoun
1148una cantidadamount · quantityNoun
1149gloriaglory · fameNoun
1150nuevamenteagain · once againAdverb
1151obtenerto get · to obtainVerb
1152una búsquedasearch · questNoun
1153fútbolsoccer · footballNoun
1154un rostrofaceNoun
1155cienone hundredNumber
1156despedirto fire · to say goodbyeVerb
1157un hombroshoulderNoun
1158vigilarto watch · to guardVerb
1159una curacure · priest (masculine; un cura)Noun
1160una miradalook · glance · gazeNoun
1161una colatail · line (queue)Noun
1162una urgenciaurgency · emergencyNoun
1163una muñecadoll · wristNoun
1164una leyendalegend · legend (map key)Noun
1165enfrentein front (of) · opposite / across fromAdverb
1166quesocheeseNoun
1167una fronteraborder · frontierNoun
1168juevesThursdayNoun
1169un sábadoSaturdayNoun
1170deprisaquickly · in a hurryAdverb
1171aburridoboring · boredAdjective
1172una cuerdarope · stringNoun
1173un personajecharacter · public figureNoun
1174un objetoobject · purposeNoun
1175un ciudadanocitizen · civicNoun
1176una letraletter (of alphabet) · lyrics · handwritingNoun
1177japonésJapanese (language) · JapaneseNoun
1178herirto hurt · to wound · to offendVerb
1179un pagopayment · installmentNoun
1180un campamentocamp · campsiteNoun
1181recogerto pick up · to collect · to tidy upVerb
1182útiluseful · helpfulAdjective
1183reciénjust · recentlyAdverb
1184una licencialicense · permissionNoun
1185martesTuesdayNoun
1186un kilómetrokilometerNoun
1187una carterawallet · handbagNoun
1188tráficotraffic · traffickingNoun
1189impresionanteimpressive · amazingAdjective
1190un domingoSundayNoun
1191sorprenderto surprise · to astonishVerb
1192un cañóncanyon · cannonNoun
1193una velacandle · sailNoun
1194una faltalack · fault · foulNoun
1195informarto inform · to reportVerb
1196un discursospeech · discourseNoun
1197un celularcell phone · cellularNoun
1198un salónliving room · hall · salon (beauty salon)Noun
1199visitarto visitVerb
1200planearto plan · to glideVerb
1201una vacacowNoun
1202un empleadoemployee · employedNoun
1203una monedacoin · currencyNoun
1204disfrutarto enjoyVerb
1205una orejaearNoun
1206un teléfonophone · telephoneNoun
1207un boteboat · jar · bounceNoun
1208limpiocleanAdjective
1209una luchastruggle · fightNoun
1210una promesapromiseNoun
1211un espejomirror · reflectionNoun
1212cerozeroNoun
1213un chequecheckNoun
1214un entrenadorcoach · trainerNoun
1215pacienciapatienceNoun
1216una temporadaseasonNoun
1217una teoríatheory (everyday sense) · theory (scientific)Noun
1218una cirugíasurgeryNoun
1219directamentedirectlyAdverb
1220contrariooppositeAdjective
1221polvodust · powderNoun
1222felicitacionescongratulationsNoun
1223orgulloprideNoun
1224resolverto solve · to resolveVerb
1225sugerirto suggestVerb
1226una tripulacióncrewNoun
1227pegarto hit · to stickVerb
1228una tazacup · mugNoun
1229normalmenteusually · normallyAdverb
1230desnudonaked · nudeAdjective
1231un cazadorhunterNoun
1232una actividadactivityNoun
1233una célulacell (biology) · cell (jail)Noun
1234mediaaverage; half · average · sock; stocking (South America)Adjective
1235un apoyosupport · helpNoun
1236contratarto hireVerb
1237un usouse · usageNoun
1238almorzarto have lunchVerb
1239un heladoice cream · frozenNoun
1240un teatrotheaterNoun
1241medianochemidnightNoun
1242una bibliotecalibraryNoun
1243un túneltunnelNoun
1244correomail · post officeNoun
1245una piscinaswimming poolNoun
1246un paquetepackage · packetNoun
1247un créditoloan · credit (acknowledgment) · credit (academic)Noun
1248un ganadorwinner · winningNoun
1249una guíaguide · guidebookNoun
1250un vehículovehicle · meansNoun
1251distintodifferent · distinctAdjective
1252una pinturapainting · paintNoun
1253concienciaconscience · awareness · consciousnessNoun
1254veintetwentyNumber
1255un labiolipNoun
1256incluirto includeVerb
1257atractivoattractive · attractionAdjective
1258durarto last · to endureVerb
1259negociarto negotiate · to do businessVerb
1260un pedidoorder · requestNoun
1261una librapound · pound (currency) · LibraNoun
1262docetwelveNumber
1263un pasillohallway · aisleNoun
1264precisamenteprecisely · exactlyAdverb
1265un templotemple · temple (side of the head)Noun
1266una placalicense plate · metal sheet; plate · plaque; sign · badge (police)Noun
1267iraangerNoun
1268una explicaciónexplanationNoun
1269un asistente una asistenteassistant · attendeeNoun
1270un imperioempire · dominionNoun
1271visiónvision · sightNoun
1272una comunidadcommunityNoun
1273diversiónfun · entertainmentNoun
1274un museomuseumNoun
1275entregarto deliver · to hand over · to turn inVerb
1276quemarto burnVerb
1277un intentoattempt · tryNoun
1278formarto form · to make upVerb
1279un combatefight · combat · battleNoun
1280socorroHelp! · helpOther
1281alcanzarto reach · to achieve · to catch up (with)Verb
1282encargarto order · to entrustVerb
1283un osobearNoun
1284un misteriomysteryNoun
1285combustiblefuel · flammableNoun
1286un bolsillopocketNoun
1287un rumbodirection; course; path (literal and metaphorical)Noun
1288una fechadate (exact day)Noun
1289un escritoriodeskNoun
1290un incendiofireNoun
1291aparteaside · apart fromAdverb
1292una lecciónlessonNoun
1293un abrigocoat · shelterNoun
1294un conejorabbitNoun
1295climaweather · climateNoun
1296julioJuly · JulioOther
1297cometerto commit · to makeVerb
1298lanzarto throw · to launchVerb
1299un deportesportNoun
1300una medidameasure · measurementNoun
1301un dibujodrawingNoun
1302una hojaleaf · sheet (of paper) · bladeNoun
1303cercarto surround · to besiege · to fence (in)Verb
1304dadogiven · dieAdjective
1305curarto cure · to heal · to cure (preserve, e.g., meat)Verb
1306un almuerzolunchNoun
1307un comienzobeginning · startNoun
1308un esfuerzoeffort · exertionNoun
1309una rutarouteNoun
1310asquerosodisgusting · grossAdjective
1311una entrevistainterviewNoun
1312humosmokeNoun
1313una deudadebtNoun
1314arenasandNoun
1315un tratamientotreatmentNoun
1316compartirto shareVerb
1317una sonrisasmileNoun
1318sencillosimple · easyAdjective
1319adorarto adore · to worshipVerb
1320suavesoft · smooth · gentleAdjective
1321un agujeroholeNoun
1322un sótanobasement · cellarNoun
1323un botónbutton (electronics, clothing)Noun
1324un vasoglassNoun
1325vigilanciasurveillance · monitoringNoun
1326nadarto swim · to be swimming inVerb
1327una alturaheight · altitudeNoun
1328izquierdoleftAdjective
1329una razarace · breed (of animal)Noun
1330un gobernadorgovernorNoun
1331cubiertocoveredAdjective
1332los cubiertossilverware; cutleryNoun
1333una celdacell · cell (spreadsheet)Noun
1334amistadfriendshipNoun
1335fallarto fail · to miss · to ruleVerb
1336planoflat · blueprintAdjective
1337una amenazathreatNoun
1338un chistejokeNoun
1339repetirto repeat · to have secondsVerb
1340una víaroute · via (by way of)Noun
1341una bestiabeast · bruteNoun
1342venenopoison · venomNoun
1343gargantathroat · gorgeNoun
1344inviernowinterNoun
1345una filaline; queue · rowNoun
1346mielhoneyNoun
1347maderawood · timberNoun
1348un burrodonkey · dunceNoun
1349una chaquetajacketNoun
1350un alcaldemayorNoun
1351oxígenooxygenNoun
1352un océanooceanNoun
1353una actitudattitude · stanceNoun
1354una sensaciónfeeling · sensationNoun
1355una pantallascreen · displayNoun
1356observarto observe · to watchVerb
1357mencionarto mentionVerb
1358desaparecidomissing · disappeared personAdjective
1359una comprapurchaseNoun
1360una paradastopNoun
1361despiertoawakeAdjective
1362aparentementeapparently · seeminglyAdverb
1363un ambienteenvironment · atmosphereNoun
1364un ritmorhythm · paceNoun
1365un palaciopalaceNoun
1366una ventasale (transaction)Noun
1367un instantemoment · instantNoun
1368una colinahillNoun
1369una porqueríatrash / junk · filthNoun
1370una motomotorcycleNoun
1371lavarto washVerb
1372cuyowhoseDeterminer
1373un beneficiobenefit · profitNoun
1374rotobroken · tornAdjective
1375un avisonotice · warningNoun
1376una cruzcrossNoun
1377una galletacookieNoun
1378comportamientobehavior · conductNoun
1379conocimientoknowledge · awarenessNoun
1380un amanecerdawnNoun
1381una aldeavillageNoun
1382obvioobvious · obviouslyAdjective
1383apestarto stink · to be awfulVerb
1384un lanzamientolaunch · throwNoun
1385una maravillawonder · marvelNoun
1386un conductordriver · conductorNoun
1387una sopasoupNoun
1388fiebrefever · crazeNoun
1389rogarto beg / to pleadVerb
1390curiosidadcuriosityNoun
1391claramenteclearlyAdverb
1392juntarto gather; to collect · to join · to pool (money together)Verb
1393pasiónpassion · enthusiasmNoun
1394identidadidentityNoun
1395probablelikely · probableAdjective
1396un tigretigerNoun
1397gigantehuge · giantAdjective
1398vencerto defeat · to overcome · to expireVerb
1399un votovote · vowNoun
1400resistirto resist · to withstand · to endureVerb
1401botarto throw away · to fireVerb
1402parecidosimilar · resemblanceAdjective
1403modafashion · trendNoun
1404fácilmenteeasily · readilyAdverb
1405magníficomagnificent · greatAdjective
1406una superficiesurface · areaNoun
1407pastograss (lawn) · pastureNoun
1408ascodisgust · yuck!Noun
1409un títulotitle · degreeNoun
1410ejercicioexerciseNoun
1411un pasaportepassportNoun
1412afortunadolucky · fortunateAdjective
1413un sacerdotepriestNoun
1414una aventuraadventure · affairNoun
1415una ventajaadvantage · benefitNoun
1416secodryAdjective
1417una olawaveNoun
1418un comentariocomment · remarkNoun
1419coserto sewVerb
1420respetarto respect · to obeyVerb
1421vestirseto get dressed; to dress oneselfVerb
1422notarto notice · to feelVerb
1423atrapadocaught · trappedAdjective
1424una botabootNoun
1425treintathirtyNumber
1426capacidadability · capacityNoun
1427celosojealousAdjective
1428aquellothat (for abstract things)Pronoun
1429alegríajoy · happinessNoun
1430septiembreSeptemberNoun
1431una fábricafactoryNoun
1432un compromisocommitment · engagement · obligationNoun
1433exteriorexternal · outside · abroadAdjective
1434una puntatip · pointNoun
1435un puertoport (harbor)Noun
1436caroexpensive · dearAdjective
1437asombrosoamazing · astonishingAdjective
1438una competenciacompetition · competence · jurisdictionNoun
1439un cinturónbelt · seat beltNoun
1440un paraísoparadise · heavenNoun
1441una ocasiónoccasion · opportunityNoun
1442una salsasauceNoun
1443primaveraspring (season)Noun
1444lucirto shine; to look good · to wear; to sport (stylishly)Verb
1445sagradosacredAdjective
1446una potenciapower · strengthNoun
1447una banderaflagNoun
1448un tubotube · pipeNoun
1449celebrarto celebrate · to hold (an event)Verb
1450un armariocloset · wardrobeNoun
1451besarto kissVerb
1452sueltoloose (with slack; not tight) · loose (free; no longer contained)Adjective
1453un marinosailor · marineNoun
1454interesadointerested · self-interested · interested partyAdjective
1455molestoannoying · annoyedAdjective
1456castigopunishmentNoun
1457un impuestotax · imposedNoun
1458pesadoheavy · boring · annoyingAdjective
1459una latacanNoun
1460bendecirto blessVerb
1461hígadoliverNoun
1462un rastrotrace · trailNoun
1463anteriorprevious · formerAdjective
1464acerosteelNoun
1465un nenebaby · little boyNoun
1466un jugojuiceNoun
1467un cementeriocemetery · graveyardNoun
1468un terrenoland · plot (of land) · terrainNoun
1469igualmentelikewise · equallyAdverb
1470un murowallNoun
1471divertirseto have fun · to enjoy oneselfVerb
1472una advertenciawarning · noticeNoun
1473un saborflavor · tasteNoun
1474un gimnasiogymNoun
1475emocionanteexciting · movingAdjective
1476una desgraciamisfortune · disgraceNoun
1477terapiatherapyNoun
1478un globoballoon · globeNoun
1479un dormitoriobedroom · dormitoryNoun
1480desagradableunpleasant · disagreeableAdjective
1481arruinarto ruinVerb
1482ocultarto hide · to concealVerb
1483marcarto mark · to score · to dialVerb
1484pasearto go for a walk · to walk (someone/something) · to go for a driveVerb
1485una recompensareward · compensationNoun
1486un pozowell · pitNoun
1487un perdedorloser · failureNoun
1488un patrónpattern · boss · skipperNoun
1489cremacreamNoun
1490una técnicatechnique · technicalNoun
1491fijarseto notice · to pay attention toVerb
1492un nacimientobirth · sourceNoun
1493un circocircusNoun
1494un ascensorelevatorNoun
1495permanecerto remain · to stay (in same place)Verb
1496un tribunalcourt · tribunalNoun
1497engañarto deceive · to trick · to cheat (on someone)Verb
1498pescarto fish · to catchVerb
1499cazarto huntVerb
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