1000 Most Common Spanish Words — Frequency List

This is the definitive list of the 1,000 most common Spanish words, ranked by real-world frequency from spoken corpus data. Mastering these 1,000 words gives you approximately 74% lexical coverage of everyday Spanish conversation — meaning you'll understand roughly 3 out of every 4 words you hear or read. The top 2,000 words push that to over 80%.

Unlike thematic word lists, this frequency-ranked list prioritizes what you'll actually encounter. Words like ser (to be),tener (to have), and hacer (to do) appear far more often than topic-specific vocabulary, making them the highest-value words to learn first. Each entry includes the Spanish word, part of speech, English meaning, and an example sentence.

Below are the top 50 most common Spanish words as a preview. The full interactive list of 1,000 words follows, where you can search, filter by part of speech, and mark words as learned to track your progress.

RankSpanishTypeEnglish
1serv.to be (permanent)
2estarv.to be (temporary)
3irv.to go
4tenerv.to have
5haberv.to have
6quépron.what
7hacerv.to do
8poderv.to be able to
9tepron.you
10conprep.with
11decirv.to say
12quererv.to want
13saberv.to know
14siconj.if
15verv.to see
16bienadv.well
17esopron.that
18peroconj.but
19tudet.your
20yopron.I
21aquíadv.here
22estedet.this
23esedet.that
24estopron.this
25creerv.to believe
26estadet.this
27yaadv.already
28comoprep.like
29buenoadj.good
30lepron.him
31tododet.all
32lopron.it
33másadv.more
34deberv.to have to
35darv.to give
36muyadv.very
37ahoraadv.now
38algopron.something
39pasarv.to pass
40nospron.us
41pron.you
42asíadv.like this
43dejarv.to leave
44hablarv.to speak
45nadapron.nothing
46cuandoconj.when
47otroadj.other
48cómoadv.how
49venirv.to come
50muchodet.a lot of
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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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