a prep: at, to, on, per
a menudo adv: often
abajo adv: down; downstairs; under, underneath
abeja nf: bee
abogado, -da n: lawyer
abrigo nm: overcoat
abril nm: April
abrir v: to open; also to unlock, to undo; to turn on (a faucet)
aburrido, -da adj: bored
aburrido, -da adj: boring, tedious; also bored, tired, fed up
acantilado nm: cliff
acebo nm: holly
aceite nm: oil
aceite nm: oil
aceituna nf: olive
acera nf: sidewalk
acordarse v: to remember
acordeón nm: accordian
acosar v: to pursue relentlessly, to harrass
acostarse v: to go to bed
actor nm: actor
actriz nf: actress
adjectivo adj: adjective
admitir v: to admit, to let in; to acknowledge; to allow
adorno nm: ornament
aeropuerto nf: airport
afeitarse v: to shave
afligido, -da adj: grief-stricken, sorrowful
agente de bienes raíces nmf: real estate agent
agente de bolsa nmf: stockbroker
agente de tráfico nmf: traffic officer
agente de viajes nmf: travel agent
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agosto nm: August
agricultor, -ra n: farmer who raises agricultural produce or plants
agua nm: water
aguacate nm: avacado
águila nf: eagle
águila o sol Mex: heads or tails
agujero negro nm: black hole
ahora adv: now
ajedrez nm: chess
ajo nm: garlic
al aire libre prep, nm: outdoors
al final de: at the end of
al lado de: next to, beside
ala nm: wing
ala delta nf: hang gliding
alacena nf: cupboard, larder
alacrán nm: scorpion
aládo, -da adj: winged
alba nf: dawn, daybreak
albaricoque nm: apricot
alcachofa nf: artichoke
alcalde nmf: mayor
alcanzar v: to reach; to catch up to
alce nm: moose
aldea nf: village
alegrarse v: to be glad, rejoice
alegre adj: happy, merry, glad, carefree; (temperament) cheerful, sunny; (news) good,
cheering; (color) bright; (weather) cheerful, bright, pleasant
alfombra nf: rug
álgebra nf: algebra
alicates nfpl: pliers
alimento nm: food, nourishment
allá adv: there, over there
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allí adv: there, over there
almacén nm: warehouse, storehouse; store, shop; España: grande almacén: department
store
almendra nf: almond
almohada nf: pillow
almohadilla de la base nf: homeplate
almorzar v: to eat lunch
alquilar v: to rent
alto, -ta adj: tall
alumbrar v: to light
ama de llaves nf: housekeeper
amable adj: nice, kind
amar v: to love
amigo –ga n: friend
amistad nf: friendship
amor nm: love
amor nm: love
añadir v: to add; to increase
andar v: to walk; to travel; to function; to ride
andar en patineta v: to skateboard
ángel nm: angel
anillo nm: ring
animal nm: animal
año nm: year
anteayer adv: day before yesterday
antebrazo nm: forearm
anteojos nmpl: glasses
antigua adj: ancient
antipático, -ca adj: obnoxious, unpleasant
antitranspirante nm: antiperspirant
anuario nm: yearbook
apagar v: to turn off; to extinguish
apio nm: celery
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aplaudir v: to applaud
apoplejía nf: stroke, apoplexy
aprender v: to learn
araña nf: spider
araña nf: spider
arándano nm: blueberries; bilberries; whortleberries
arándano agrio nm: cranberry
árbitro, -tra n: referee, umpire
árbol nm: tree
arbusto nm: shrub, bush, hedge
arco nm: bow
arco de croquet nm: croquet hoop
arco hacia atrás en el suelo nm: backward walkover
arco iris nm: rainbow
ardilla nf: squirrel
área de meta nm: goal area
arena nf: sand
aretes nmpl: earrings; may be stud earrings
armario nm: closet; cupboard
armónica nf: harmonica
arnés nm: suit of armor
arpía nf: harpy
arpón de hueso nm: bone harpoon
arquero, -ra nm: goalie, goalkeeper; archer
arquitecto, -a n: architect
arriba adv: up, upwards; above, overhead; upstairs
arroyo nm: brook, creek, stream; also gutter
arroz nm: rice
arte nm: art
arte culinario nm: cooking
artista nmf: artist
ascensor nm: elevator
asesinar v: to assassinate, murder
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asesor, -sora n: advisor, consultant
asfalto nm: blacktop, asphalt
asistente nmf: assistant
asistente social nmf: social worker
asistir a v: to attend; to aid
asno nm: ass, donkey
aspiradora nf: vacuum cleaner
asteroide nm: asteroid
astronauta nmf: astronaut
astronave nf: spaceship
astronomía nf: astronomy
asustado, -da adj: frightened, scared, alarmed, startled
atado nm: bunch; Arg pack (of cigarettes)
ataque cardíaco nm: heart attack
ataúd nm: coffin, casket
ataúd nm: coffin
atleta nmf: athlete
atletismo nm: athletics
aula nf: classroom
autobús nm: bus
autobús escolar nm: school bus
autobús urbano nm: city bus
automóvil nm: automobile
autopista nf: expressway, highway, freeway
auxiliar de vuelo nmf: flight attendant
avanzar v: to advance
avena nf: oat, oats; pl: oatmeal
avergonzado, -da adj: embarrassed
avestruz nm: ostrich
avión nm: airplane
avispa nf: wasp
ayer adv: yesterday
ayudar v: to help
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ayuntamiento nm: town hall, city hall
azúcar nm: sugar
babosa nf: banana slug
bádminton nm: badminton
bahía nf: bay
bailar v: to dance; to spin; to be loose, to be too big
bajar v: to lower; to descend
bajo, -ja adj: short
bajón nm: bassoon
balde nm: bucket, pail
ballena nf: whale
balompie nm: soccer
balón nm Esp: ball
balón de baloncesto nm: ball for basketball
balón de fútbol nm: soccer ball
baloncesto nm: basketball
banana nf CA, Col: banana
bañarse v: to bathe
banco nm: bank
banda nf: band
bandera nf: flag
bañera nf: bath tub
banjo nm: banjo
baño nm: bathroom
banqueta nf: footstool, stool, bench; Mex: sidewalk
banquete nm: banquet
baraja nf: deck of cards
barato adv: cheap, cheaply
barato, -ta adj: cheap
barba nf: beard, stubble; also chin
barbilla nf: chin
barca de pasaje nf: ferryboat
barco de vela nm: sailboat
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barco, -ca n: boat
barra de equilibrio nf: balance beam
barrer v: to sweep
barrio nm: neighborhood, district; bajo barrios: slums
basilisco nm: basilisk
bastón de dulce nm: candy cane
bastón de hierro nm: golf club, golf iron
basurero nm Mex: garbage can
basurero, -ra n: garbage collector
batata nf: yam, sweet potato
bate nm: bat
bateador, -ra n: batter
batería nf: drum set
batidora nf: (electric) mixer
bazo de croquet nm: croquet mallet
beber v: to drink
bebida nf: drink
béisbol nm: baseball
berenjena nf: eggplant
biblioteca nf: library
bibliotecario, -ria n: librarian
bicarbonato de soda nm: baking soda
bicicleta nf: bicycle; also treading water: the bicycle
bigote nm: mustashe
billar nm: billiards, pool
billete nm: ticket
billete de ida y vuelta nm: round-trip ticket
billeto sencillo nm: one-way ticket
biología nf: biology
bistec nm: steak
blanqueador nm: bleach, whitener
bloque de salida nm: starting block
bloquear v: to block
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blusa nf: blouse
boca nf: mouth
bocadillo nm: sandwich
bola nf PRi: ball
bola con agujeros para los dedos nf: bowling ball
bola de billar nf: billiard ball
bola de croquet nf: croquet ball
boleto nm: ticket
boliche nm: bowling
bolígrafo nm: pen
bolo nm: bowling pin
bolsa nf: bag; Mex: purse; Mex: pocket
bolsa de cuero nf: leather purse
bolsillo nm: pocket
bolso nm: handbag; purse
bombero, -ra n: fire fighter
bombones de merengue nmpl: ??
boniato nm: sweet potato
bonito, -ta adj: pretty, lovely
borrador nm: eraser
borrador nm: eraser
bosque nm: forest
bosque mixto nm: forest of different types of trees
bota de fútbol nf: soccer shoe
bota nf: boot
bota para patinar sobre hielo nf: ice skating boot
botas de goma nfpl: gumboots, rubber boots
bote nm: small boat
bote de remos nm: rowboat
botella nf: bottle
botella nf: bottle
botón nm: button; also bud; badge
boxeo nm: boxing
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braza nf: arm; can also mean breast stroke
brillar v: to shine
brincar v: to jump around, to leap about; to frolic
brindar v: to dedicate; to offer; to toast
broca nf: drill bit
broculi nm: broccoli
bruja nf: witch
brujo nm: warlock
buceo nm: dive
bueno, -na adj: good; nice, kind; proper; well
buey nm: ox
bufanda nf: scarf
búho nm: owl
buñuelo nm: doughnut
buque nm: ship, vessel
buque de carga nm: freight ship
buque faro nm: lightship
buque transatlántico nm: liner
burro adj fam: dumb, stupid
burro nm: ass, donkey; fam poor student, dunce; sawhorse; Mex ironing board; Mex
stepladder
buscapalabras nm: word search
buscar v: to look for
buscar v: to look for
buzón nm: mailbox
caballería nf: chivalry
caballistas nmpl: circus riders
caballo nm: horse; knight (in chess)
caballo sin arcos nm: vaulting horse
cabello nm: hair
caber v: to fit; to be possible
cabeza nf: head
cabina telefónica nf: telephone booth
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cabra nm: goat
cacahuate nm: peanut
cacahuete nm: peanut
cada adj: each, every
cadera nf: hip
caer v: to fall; to collapse; to hang down
café nm: coffee
café con leche nm: coffee with milk
cafeteria nf: cafeteria
cajero, -ra n: cashier
cajón nm: drawer, till; crate, case
cajón de estacionamiento nm Mex: parking space
calabacín nm: zucchini
calabaza nf: jack-o-lantern; pumpkin; squash
calavera nf: skull
calcetines nmpl: socks
calconcillos nmpl: underpants, briefs
calculadora nf: calculator
calendario nm: calendar
calentar v: to warm, heat
calesa tirada por caballos nf: horse-drawn carriage
calle nf: street
calvo, -va adj: bald
calzones nmpl: underpants, panties
calzones largos nmpl: long underwear
cama nf: bed
cama elástica nf: trampoline
camarero, -ra n: waiter / waitress
cambiar v: change
cambie en Vallco: change at Vallco
cambio nm: change
camello nm: camel
cámera nf: camera
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caminar v: to walk, to move; to cover a distance
camión nm: truck; Mex: bus
camión remolcador nm: tow truck
camioneta nf: light truck, van
camisa nf: long-sleeve shirt
camisa de dormir nf: night shirt
camiseta nf: tee shirt; undershirt
camisón nm: nightshirt, nightgown
campéon, -ona n: champion
campeonato nm: championship
campo nm: countryside; field
campo nm: countryside; field
canal nm: canal
canario nm: canary
canasta nf: basket
cáncer nm: cancer
cancha nf: field or court
cancha de baloncesto nf: basketball court
cancha nf: court
canela nf: cinnamon
cangrejo nm: crab
canguro nm: kangaroo
canilla nf: shin; (Arg, Uru) faucet
cano, -na adj: grey
cañón mn: canyon; also cannon; barrel of a gun
cansado, -da adj: tired, weary; (eyes) tired, strained
cantalupo nm: cantaloupe
cantante nmf: singer
cantar v: to sing
cantidad nf: quantity; sum
canto nm: the singing, chanting
capa nf: cape, cloak; also coating; layer; social class
capataz nmf: foreman / forewoman
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capilla nf: chapel
capilla del castillo nf: chapel
cara nf: face
caracol nm: snail
carbón nm: coal
cárcel nf: jail
careta nf: mask
cariñoso, -sa adj: affectionate, loving
carnicería nf: butcher shop
carnicería nf: butcher shop
carnicero, -ra n: butcher
caro, -ra adj: expensive
carpintero, -ra n: carpenter
carrera nf: race
carrera de vallas nf: course of hurdles
carretera nf: highway, road
carrito nm: cart
carrito de compras nm: shopping cart
carro nm: car; Mex, Ch: coach of a train
cartero, -ra n: mail carrier
casa nf: house, building; home
casa de Dios nf: house of God
cascabel nm: small bell
cascada nf: waterfall
casco nm: helmet
casi llena: almost full
castaño, -ña adj: brown (hair)
castillo nm: knight’s castle (building)
catedral nf: cathedral
catedral nf: cathedral
catorce adj & nm: fourteen
caverna nf: cavern
cebolla nf: onion
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ceja nf: eyebrow
celoso, -sa adj: zealous, keen, eager, fervent; (as a pejorative) suspicious, distrustful,
jealous; LA: (with mechanical things) highly sensitive; And: (boat) unsteady,
easily upset
cementerio nm: cemetery
cenar v: to eat dinner
cenizas nfpl: ashes (of a dead person)
centellear v: to sparkle, to twinkle
centro comercial nm: shopping center
cepillarse v: to brush
cepillo nm: brush
cepillo de dientes nm: toothbrush
cerca adv: close, near, nearby
cerca nf: fence; (stone) wall
cerca de alambre nf: wire fence
cerdo nm: pig, hog
cerdo alado nm: flying pig
cerebro nm: brain
cereza nf: cherry
cero nm: zero
cerrajero, -ra n: locksmith
cerro nm: hill
césped nf: lawn, grass
cesto nm: basket
cesto de papeles nm: waste paper basket
champiñon nm: mushroom
champú nm: shampoo
chapulín nm Mex, CA: grasshopper, locust
chaqueta nf: jacket
charca nf: pond, pool
charlar v: to chat, talk
chícharos nmpl: peas
chico, -ca n: child; young man or woman
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chile nm: chile pepper
chile verde ancho nm: green pepper
chimnea nf: chimney; fireplace
chocar v: to crash
chocolate nm: hot chocolate; cocoa
ciclismo nm: bicycling
ciempiés nm: centipede
cien adj & nm: one hundred
ciénaga nf: swamp, bog
ciencias nfpl: sciences
científico, -ca n: scientist
ciento y dos adj & nm: one hundred and two
ciento y uno adj & nm: one hundred and one
cima nf: top, peak
cincel nm: chisel for metal and stone
cinco adj, nm: five
cinco rezos al día nmpl: five prayers a day—Muslim tradition
cincuenta adj & nm: fifty
cine nm: cinema (movies shown)
cinta adhesiva nf: tape (adhesive)
cinta musical nf: music tape
cintura nf: waist, waistline
cinturón nm: belt
circo ambulante nm: traveling circus
ciruela nf: plum
ciruela pasa nf: prune
cisne nm: swan
cita nf: appointment
cita nf: appointment, date; also quotation
ciudad nf: city, town
ciudad perdida nf Mex: shantytown
ciudad universitaria nf: college or university campus
ciudadano, -na adj: civic, city
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clarinete nm: clarinet
claro nm: clearing
claro de luna nm: moonlight
clase nf: class
clavel nm: carnation
clavo nm: nail
clementina nf: tangerine
cobija nf: blanket
coche nm: car
coches de alquiler nmpl: rental cars / car hire
cochesito nm: babby carriage, stroller
cocina nf: kitchen; stove
cocinar v: to cook
cocinero, -ra n: chef
coco nm: coconut
cocodrilo nm: crocodile
codo nm: elbow
cofre sepulcral de piedra nm: stone coffin
col nf: cabbage
col de Bruselas nf: brussel sprout
col rizada nf: kale
colchoneta de lucha nf: wrestling mat
colchoneta dura nf: landing mat
colchoneta nf: mat (for gymnastics)
colector solar nm: solar panel
colgador nm: clothes hanger
colgar v: to hang
coliflor nf: cauliflower
colina nf: hill
collar nm: necklace
collar de oro nm: gold neck ring; gold necklace
colmena nf: beehive
comedor nm: dining room
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comer v: to eat
comestibles nmpl: food, groceries
cometa nf: kite
cometa nm: comet
cómico, -ca adj: funny, comical
comida nf: food
comidas de prisa nfpl: fast food, junk food
cómo adv: How
como de costumbre: usually
cómo se dice: How do you say
cómo se llama: What’s your name; What are you called; What is she/he/it called
cómoda nf: dresser
compartir v: to share
competir v: to compete
competir en una carrera v: to race
compositor, -tora n: composer; song writer
comprar v: to purchase
comprender v: to understand
computadoras nfpl: computers
con prep: with; in spite of; to; by
conductor, -ra n: driver
conductor, -ra de autobuses n: bus driver
conejillo de Indias nm: Guinea pig
conejo nm: rabbit
confiado, -da adj: confident, self-confident; trusting; hopeful; unsuspecting, gullible;
(when context refers to vanity) vain, conceited, presumptuous
confitería nf: candy store
confitería nf: candy store
confundido, -da adj: confused, muddled, bewildered
congelador nm: freezer
conjunto nm: outfit; also group; whole
conocer v: to know (a person); to meet
consejero, -ra n: counselor, advisor
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conserje nmf: custodian
conservacionista nmf: conservationist
conservador –ra en un museo n: curator of a museum
conservador –ra n: in regard to politics: conservative
conservas nfpl: conserves
constelación nf: constellation
consulado nm: consulate: site where the consul resides in a foreign city, looking out
after the interests of his country
consultor, -tora n: consultant
contador, -ra n: accountant
contar v: to count; to tell
contento, -ta adj: satisfied, content, pleased, glad, happy
contestar v: to answer
contrabajo nm: double bass
control de pasaportes nm: passport check
copiar v: to copy
copo de nieve nm: snowball
corazón nm: heart; heart playing card
corbata nf: tie
cordón de zapato nm: shoelace
corno francés nm: French horn
corno inglés nm: English horn
coro nm: chorus
corona nf: wreath
corral nm: corral, pen
correcaminos nms & pl: roadrunner
corredor nm: hallway
corredor, -dora n: runner; also agent, broker
correo nm: post office
correr v: to run
cortadora de césped nf: lawn mower
cortarse v: to cut
cortauñas nms & pl: nail clippers
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cortijo nm: farmhouse; country house
corto, -ta adj: short; also scarce; timid, shy
cosa nf: thing
costar v: to cost
costura nf: sewing
costurera nf: seamstress
coyote nm: coyote
cráter nm: crater
creatura nf: creature; baby, child
creer v: to believe
crema nf: cream
crema hidratante nf: moisturizer
crema humectante nf: moisturizer
cremallera nf: zipper
criada n: servant, maid
cricket nm: cricket
crocante adj: crunchy
croissant nm: croissant
crol nm: crawl
croquet nm: croquet
cruce peatonal nm: crosswalk
crucigrama nm: crossword puzzle
crujiente adj: crunchy, crisp
cruzar v: to cross
cuadro nm: picture
cuándo es: When is
cuarenta adj & nm: forty
cuarto de galón nm: quart
cuatro adj, nm: four
cuatrocientos –as adj: four hundred
cubiertos nmpl: table settings, utensils; also covers, shelters
cubito de hielo nm: ice cube
cubrir v: to cover
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cucaracha nf: cockroach
cuchara nf: spoon
cucharilla nf: teaspoon
cucharita nf: teaspoon
cucharón nf: ladle
cuchillo nm: knife
cuello nm: neck
cuerdas nfpl: cords (may describe those at edge of wrestling ring)
cuerno nm: horn
cuerpo nm: body
cueva nf: cave
cuidadano, -na n: citizen; resident, city dweller
cuidar v: to take care of; to pay attention to
culebra nf: snake
culpable adj: guilty, culpable
cura mn: priest
dados nmpl: dice
damas nfpl: checkers
dar v: to give
darse prisa v: to hurry
dátil nm: date (the fruit)
de vez en cuando: from time to time
debajo adv: underneath, below, on the bottom
débil adj: weak
decir v: to say; to tell
decorador, -dora n: decorator
dedo del pie nm: toe
dedo nm: finger
dejar v: to leave
delante adv: ahead, in front
delfín nm: dolphin
delgado, -da adj: thin, skinny; slender, slim; delicate
delta nm: delta
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dentista nmf: dentist
deportes nmpl: sports
derecho, -cha adj: right; right-hand
desayunar v: to eat breakfast
descansar v: to rest, relax
descansarse v: to rest
descanse en paz: rest in peace
descripción nf: description
descubrir v: to discover; to uncover
desembarcar v: to disembark
desfile nm: parade
desierto nm: desert
desodorante adj & nm: deoderant
despertador nm: alarm clock
despertarse v: to wake up
destornillador nm: screwdriver
destruir v: to destroy
desvestirse v: to undress
desviar v: to deflect, turn aside
detergente nm: detergent
detras adv: behind
día nm: day
día de la felicidad nm: day of happiness—involves prayer and giving gifts—end of
Ramadan
día de los enamorados nm: Valentine’s Day
día de San Valentín nm: Valentine’s Day
día de Todos los Santos nm: All Saints’ Day
diablo nm: devil
diamante nm: diamond playing card; also diamond
dibujar v: to draw; to portray
diciembre nm: December
diecinueve adj & nm: nineteen
dieciocho adj & nm: eighteen
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dieciséis adj & nm: sixteen
diecisiete adj & nm: seventeen
diente nm: tooth
diez adj, nm: ten
diligencia nf: stagecoach; also diligence; promptness; action
dirección nf: direction
director, -tora n: school principal; director, manager, head; conductor of an orchestra
disco nm: record
disco compacto nm: compact disc
disculparse v: to apologize, excuse oneself
discutir v: to discuss; to argue
diseñador, -ra de modas n: clothing designer
disfraz nm: disguise, costume
diversiones nmpl: amusements
divertido, -da adj: amusing, funny; entertaining, enjoyable
divertirse v: to have fun; to have a good time; to amuse oneself
doblar v: to turn
doble a la derecha: turn to the right
doble a la izquierda: turn to the left
doce adj & nm: twelve
docena nf: dozen
domador nm: ringmaster
domingo nm: Sunday
dónde está: Where is
dormir v: to sleep
dormirse v: to fall asleep
dormitorio nm: bedroom
dos adj, nm: two
doscientos –as adj: two hundred
dragón respirando fuego nm: dragon breathing fire-breathing dragon
ducha nf: shower
duchar v: to shower
ducharse v: to shower
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duende nm: goblin, elf
dulce duro nm: hard candy
dulce nm: candy, sweet
durazno nm: peach
echar v: to throw
eclipse nm: eclipse
Edad de Piedra nf: Stone Age
edificio de oficinas nm: office building
editor, -ra n: editor
educación física nf: physical education, or p.e.
ejotes nmpl: green beans
El Caballo Aládo nm: Pegasus
El Cazador nm: Orion
El Cisne nm: Cygnus the Swan
El Dragón nm: Draco the Dragon
electricista nmf: electrician
elefante nm: elephant
elfo nm: elf
elote nm: corn
embarazada adj: pregnant, expecting
emitir v: to emit, give off
emoción nf: emotion
emparedado nm: sandwich?
empleado, -da de banco n: employee of a bank
en prep: in; on; at
en balde: in vain, to no avail
en la esquina de: on the corner of
en medio de: in the middle of; amid
en otra oportunidad: in another opportunity
enagua nf: petticoat, slip
encima adv: on top, above
encinta adj: pregnant, expecting
enérgico, -ca adj: energetic, vigorous; forceful, emphatic
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enero nm: January
enfadarse v: to become angry
enfermero, -ra n: nurse
enfrente adv: in front; opposite
enojado, -da adj: angry, cross
enojarse v: to get angry
ensalada nf: salad
ensalada de vegetales nf: vegetable salad
ensalada verde nf: green salad
enseñar v: to teach
entero adj: entire, whole
enterrar v: to bury
entrada nf: entrance
entrar v: to enter; to begin; to introduce; to access
entre prep: between, among
entrega de equipajes nf: baggage claim
entrenador, -dora n: trainer, coach
entrenemientos nmpl: pastimes, entertainments
entristecer v: to sadden
envenenar v: to poison; to embitter
equipo nm: team; equipment
equitación nf: horseback riding; also horsemanship
esbelto, -ta adj: slender, slim
escalada nf: mountain climbing; ascent, climb
escalera nf: stairs, staircase; also ladder
escalera de cuerda nf: rope ladder
escaparte nm: display window
escarabajo nm: beetle
escarcha nf: frost; (Mex, PRi) glitter
esclusa de retención nm: dam
escoba nf: broom
escoplo nm: chisel for wood
escribir v: to write; also to spell
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escritor, -ra n: writer
escritorio nm: desk, usually large
escuchar v: to listen
escuela nf: school
escultor, -tora n: sculptor
escultura nf: sculpture
esfinge nm: sphinx
espacio exterior nm: outer space
espada nf: sword
espalda nf: back
espantado, -da adj: frightened, scared, terrified; LA sick with fear
espárrago nm: asparagus
especial adj &nm: special
espejo nm: mirror
esperanza nf: hope
esperar v: to wait for; to expect; to hope
espinaca nf: spinach
espinilla nf: shin; also pimple
espinillera nf: shin guard
esponja nf: sponge
esqueleto nm: skeleton
esquí nm: skiing
esquíes nmpl: skis
esta adj: this, these
está despejado: it’s clear, fair
estación nf: station
estación de autobuses nf: bus station
estación de metro nf: subway station
estación de policía nf: police station
estación de trenes nf: train station
estacionamiento nm: parking lot
estadio nm: stadium
estanque nm: pool, pond; tank, reservoir
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estante nm: shelf
estante nm: shelf
estar v: to be (used with temporary states such as health, emotion; also with location)
este adj: eastern, east
este nm: east
estepa nf: steppe (a vast, arid grassy plain, such as in SE Europe and Siberia)
estéreo nm: stereo
estilista nmf: stylist
estilo mariposa nm: butterfly style
estomago nm: stomach
estoy buscando v: I am looking for
estrella nf: star
estrella de David nf: star of David
estrella polar nf: polar star, North Star
estribaciones nmpl: foothills
estropearse v: to spoil, to go bad; also to break down
estudiante nmf: student
estudiar v: to study
estufa nf: (Col, Mex) cooking stove, range; also stove, heater
etiqueta nf: tag; also etiquette
extrovertido, -da adj: outgoing, extroverted
fábrica nm: factory
falda nf: skirt
fallecido adj & n: deceased
fantasma nm: ghost
farmacéutico, -ca n: pharmacist
farmacia nf: pharmacy; (on airport sign) druggist / chemist
febrero nm: February
felicidad adj: happiness
fénix nm: phoenix
feo, fea adj: ugly; unpleasant, nasty
feria nf: fair, market; festival, holiday; Mex change (money)
ferretería nf: hardware store
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filtro solar nm: sun block
fin de semana nm: weekend
flaco, -ca adj: skinny, thin; feeble, weak
flan nm: dessert of a sweetened egg custard with a caramel topping
flauta nf: flute
flauta dulce nf: recorder
flautín nm: piccolo
flecha nf: arrow
flor nf: flower
florería nf: florist shop
florería nf: florist shop
florista nmf: florist
fofo, -fa adj: flabby; also soft, spongy
fontanero, -ra n: plumber
formar v: to form
formón nm: chisel
foso nm: moat, ditch
fotógrafo, -fa n: photographer
frambuesa nf: raspberry
frazada nf: blanket
fregadero nm: kitchen sink
frente nm: front
frente a: across from
frente nf: forehead, brow; also front
frequentemente adv: frequently
fresa nf: strawberry
fresco, -ca adj: fresh
frijol de media luna nm: lima bean
frijol nm: bean
frijoles refritos nm pl: refried beans
frijoles refritos nmpl: refried beans
frustrado, -da adj: frustrated
fruta nf: fruit
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fuerte adj: strong; also intense; loud; extreme
functionario, -ria n: civil servant
funeral adj & nm: funeral
fútbol americano nm: football
fútbol nm: soccer
gabinete nm: cabinets
gafas del sol nfpl: sunglasses
gafas submarinas nfpl: water goggles
galaxia nf: galaxy
galleta nf: cookie; cracker
gallina nf: hen
gallo nm: rooster
galón nm: gallon; also stripe (military)
ganadero, -ra n: breeder of cattle or other livestock
ganar v: to win; to gain; to earn
gansa nf: goose
ganso nm: gander
garaje nm: garage
garbadina nf: raincoat
garganta nf: throat; neck of a person or a bottle; also ravine or narrow pass
gárgola nf: gargoyle
gas nm: gas
gaseosa nf: soda; soft drink
gaseoso –sa adj: carbonated, fizzy
gasolinera nf: gas station
gato nm: cat
gato nm: cat
gaveta nf: drawer; till
gelatina nf: gelatine
geniecillo nm: elf
geografía nf: geography
geometría nf: geometry
gerbo nm: gerbil
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gerente nmf: manager
gigante, -ta n: giant
gimnasia nf: gymnastics
gimnasio nm: gymnasium
gimnasio nm: gymnasium
girar v: to turn around, to revolve; to twist, to rotate
gitano, -na n: Gypsy
glaciar nm: glacier
globo nm: globe
globo aerostático nm: hot air balloon
gnomo nm: gnome
gol nm: goal
golf nm: golf
golpear v: to beat up; to bang; to knock
goma nf: rubber band
goma de mascar nf: chewing gum
gordiflón, -flona adj fam: chubby, pudgy
gordito, -ta adj: chubby
gordo, -da adj: fat; thick; in Mexico may be used as a compliment, meaning well-fed
gorra nf: cap
gorro, -rra n: cap
grabadora nf: cassette tape player
gramo nm: gram
granadina nf: grenadine: syrup made from pomegranate juice
grande adj: big, large; tall; great; old, grown-up
granizo nm: hail
granja nf: farm
granjero, -ra n: worker on poultry or dairy farm
grapadora nf: stapler
grapas nfpl: staples
grifo nm: griffon
grillo nm: cricket
grito nm: shout
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guante nm: glove
guante de béisbol nm: baseball glove
guantes nmpl: gloves
guapo, -pa adj: handsome, good-looking, attractive; elegant
guarda en un zoológico nmf: zoo keeper
guardabosque nmf: gamekeeper
guardameta nmf: goalie
guardián, -diana n: security guard; guardian, keeper
guayaba nf: guava
guía nmf: guide
guiar v: to guide
guisado de res nm: beef stew
guisantes nmpl: peas
guitarra nf: guitar
gusano de seda nm: silkworm
haber v aux: has, to have – used as a helping verb; v imp: hay: there is, there ar
habichuelas nfpl: string beans
hablar v: to speak; to discuss
hable en voz alta: Speak in a loud voice
hace calor: it’s hot
hace frío: it’s cold
hace sol: it’s sunny
hace viento: it is windy
hacer v: to make, to do
hacha de sílex nm: hand ax (stone tool)
hada nf: fairy
hada madrina nf: fairy godmother
halterofilia nf: weight-lifting
hamburguesa nf: hamburger
hámster nm: hamster
harina nf: flour
harina de arroz: rice flour
harina de trigo: wheat flour
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harpa nf: harp
hay nubes: there are clouds
hebilla nf: belt buckle
hechicero, -ra n: sorcerer, sorceress
helado nm: ice cream
helicóptero nm: helicopter
hermoso, -sa adj: beautiful, lovely
herrumbre nf: rust
hierba nf: herb; grass; mala hierba: weed
hipocampo nm: sea horse
hipopótamo nm: hippopotamus
historia nf: history
hockey nm: hockey
hoja nf: leaf, petal, blade (of grass); also sheet of paper, page of a book
holgazán, -zana adj: lazy; as a noun means slacker, idler
hombre alado nm: winged man
hombre de jengibre nm: gingerbread man
hombre de negocios nm: businessman
hombre de nieve nm: snowman
hombre en la luna nm: man in the moon
hombrelobo nm: werewolf
hombro nm: shoulder
hondo, -da adj: deep
hongo nm: mushroom; also fungus
hora nf: hour; time; appointment
horario nm: schedule
hormiga nf: ant
horneando v: baking
horno nm: oven; also kiln
horno de microondas nm: microwave oven
horno de microondas nm: microwave oven
hospital nm: hospital
hot dog nm: hot dog
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hotel nm: hotel
hoy adv: today
hoyo nm: hole
huerto de frutales nm: orchard
huerto de verduras nm: kitchen garden
huevo nm: egg
humedad nf: humidity
huracán nm: hurricane
hurón nm: ferret
idiomas nfpl: languages
ídolo de la Edad de Piedra nm: Stone Age idol
iluminar v: to illuminate
impermeable nm: raincoat
incineración nf: cremation
inclinar v: to incline, tilt
infeliz adj: unhappy, unfortunate, miserable, wretched; unsuccessful attempt
influir v: to influence
información nf: information
ingeniero, -ra n: engineer
inodoro nm: toilet
inquieto, -ta adj: anxious, uneasy, worried; restless
instalación para saltos nf: diving board
interesante adj: interesting
inventar v: to invent; to make up
invierno nm: winter
ir v: to go
isla nf: island
Islam nm: Islam
izquierdo, -da adj: left
jabón nm: soap
jaguar nm: jaguar
jalea nf: jelly
jamón nm: ham
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jaque nm: check
jaque mate nm: checkmate
jardín nm: gardin
jardinero, -ra n: gardener; outfielder in baseball
jaula nf: cage
jazz nm: jazz
jeep nm: jeep
jefe, -fa n: chief, leader, head; boss
jersey nm: jersey
jirafa nf: giraffe
joyería nf: jewelry store
joyero, -ra n: jeweler
judío, -día n: Jewish person
juego de domino nm: dominos
juego de volante nm: badminton
juego de waterpolo nm: waterpolo
juegos Olimpicos nmpl: Olympic games
jueves nm: Thursday
juez nmf: judge
jugador, -dora n: player; gambler
jugador, -dora de billar n: billiard player, pool player
jugador, -dora de tenis n: tennis player
jugador, -ra n: player; gambler
jugador, -ra de tenis n: tennis player
jugador,-dora de golf n: golfer
jugar v: to play
jugar a las cartas v: play cards
jugo nm: juice
jugo congelado nm: frozen juice
jugo de manzana nm: apple juice
jugo de naranja nm: orange juice
jugo de tomate nm: tomato juice
julio nm: July
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junio nm: June
juntos adj: together
Júpiter nm: Jupiter
karate nm: karate
ketchup nm: ketchup
kilo nm: kilogram
kiwi nm: kiwi
la casa de fantasmas nf: haunted house
La Osa Mayor nf: Ursa Major
La Osa Menor nf: Ursa Minor
La Reina en su Trono nf: Cassiopeia
labio nm: lip
lacio, -cia adj: limp, lank; pelo lacio: straight hair
lagartija nf: little lizard
lagarto de Indias nm: alligator
lago nm: lake
lámpara nf: lamp
lanza de torneo nf: tilting lance
lanzador, -dora n: pitcher
lanzamiento de jabalina nm: javelin throw
lanzamiento de peso nm: shot put
lápida nf: tombstone
lápiz nm, pl lápices: pencil
largarto nm: lizard
largo, -ga adj: long; also lengthwise
lata de atún: can of tuna
lata de frijoles: can of beans
lata de sopa: can of soup
lata de tomates: can of tomatoes
lavabo nm: sink, washbowl; also lavatory, toilet
lavado de coches nm: car wash
lavadora nf: clothes washer
lavamanos nm: sink, washbowl
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lavaplatos nm: dishwasher; (Chile, Colombia, México) kitchen sink
lavar v: to wash, to clean
lavarse v: to wash
leche nf: milk
lechuga nf: lettuce
lechuza nf: owl
leer v: to read
lejos adv: far away, distant
lengua nf: tongue
lentes nmpl: glasses
lentes de contacto nmpl: contact lenses
lento, -ta adj: dull, slow-witted; slow
león nm: lion
leopardo nm: leopard
letrero nm: sign, notice
levadura nf: yeast
levadura en polvo nf: baking powder
levantar v: to lift; to put up
levantar pesos v: to lift weights
levantarse v: to get up
libélula nf: dragonfly
libra nf: pound
librería nf: book store
librería nf: book store
libro nm: book
licuado de banana nm: banana drink
licuado de fresas nm: strawberry drink
licuado de melocotón nm: peach drink
liebre nf: hare
lima nf: lime
limón nm: lemon
limonada nf: lemonade
limpiar v: to clean
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lindo, -da adj: pretty, lovely; cute
línea nf: line; route
línea recta nf: straight line
lirio nm: iris or lily
listo, -ta adj: clever, smart; also ready
literatura nf: literature
litro nm: liter
llama nf: llama
llamar v: to call
llana nf: trowel
llanura nf: plain, prairie
llave de hierro nf: iron key
llave inglesa nf: monkey wrench
llegadas nfpl: arrivals (airport sign)
llegar v: to arrive
llenar v: to fill
lleno, -na adj: full
llevar v: to carry; to wear
llorar v: to cry; to mourn
llovizna nf: drizzle
lluvia nf: ain
lobo nm: wolf
loción nf: lotion
locutor, -tora n: announcer
loma nf: hill, hillock
loro nm: parrot
los patines con ruedas en línea nmpl: inline skates
luminoso, -sa adj: bright, shining, luminous, illuminated
luna nf: moon
luna cresciente nf: crescent moon
luna llena nf: full moon
luna nueva nf: new moon
lunes nm: Monday
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luz nf, pl luces: light
macarones nmpl: macarroni
madrugada nf: early morning, wee hours
maduro, -ra adj: mature; ripe
maestro, -tra n: teacher; expert, master
mago nm: magician; wizard
maíz nm: corn
malhumorado, -da adj: bad-tempered, cross, irritable, touchy, grumpy
mallas nfpl: leotard
malo, -la adj: bad; wicked, naughty; poor quality; harmful; unwell
mañana nf: tomorrow; also morning
mañana por la mañana: tomorrow morning
mancha nf: spot
mandarina nf: mandarine orange; tangerine
mande (Mex): Yes? Pardon?
mandolina nf: mandolin
manejar v: to drive; to operate
mango nm: mango
manguera nf: hose
mano nf: hand; also coat (of paint or varnish)
manta nf: blanket
manteca de cacahuete nf: peanut butter
mantecado nm PRi: ice cream
mantequilla nf: butter
mantis nf: ¿preying mantis?
manzana nf: apple
mapache nm: raccoon
maquillarse v: to put on make-up
maquinilla de afeitar nf: razor
maquinista de locomotoras nmf: railroad engineer
mar nm: sea
marcador nm: scoreboard; also marker, felt-tipped pen
marcador nm: scoreboard
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marchar v: to walk; to march; to go
marinero nm: sailor
mariposa nf: butterfly; can also mean butterfly stroke
mariquita nf: ladybug (see note)
marmota nf: marmot
marmota de América nf: woodchuck, groundhog
Marte nm: Mars
martes nm: Tuesday
martillo nm: hammer
marzo nm: March
más adv, adj: more
más allá de: beyond
más allá: farther away
más despacio: More slowly
masa harina nf Mex: corn flour (for tortillas)
mascara nf: mask
mástil de la carpa nm: tent pole
matador nm: bullfighter
matemáticas nfpl: mathematics
mayo nm: May
mayonesa nf: mayonnaise
mazo nm: mallet; pestle
me duele v: I hurt
Me permite...: May I ...
mechánico, -ca n: mechanic; technician
media luna nf: half moon
medialuna nf: croissant
medias nfpl: stockings, tights; socks
medias nmpl: stockings
médico, -ca n: doctor
mejilla nf: cheek
melena nf: mane
melocotón nm: peach
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melón nm: melon
mensajero, -ra n: messenger
mentón nm: chin
mercado nf: market
mercado nf: market
mercado al aire libre nm: open-air market
Mercurio nm: Mercury
mermelada nf: marmalade, jam
mes nm: month
mesa nf: table
meteorólogo, -ga n: meteorologist
metro nm: subway
mezquita nf: mosque
miel nf: honey
miércoles nm: Wednesday
mil adj & nm: one thousand
militar nmf: soldier
millón nm, pl millones: million
minivan nf: minivan
mirar v: to look at; to watch
misterioso, -sa adj: mysterious
mítico, -ca adj: mythical
modelo nmf: model; also mannequin
mofeta nf: skunk
mohoso, -sa adj: moldy; also rusty
mojo nm: mold; mildew; rust
molestar v: to annoy; to bother; to upset
molino de agua nm: water mill
molino de viento nm: windmill
momento, por favor: A moment, please
momia nf: mummy
moneda de plata nf: silver coin
monja nf: nun
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monja nf: nun
monje nm: monk
monje nm: monk
mono n: monkey
mono nm: monkey
mono de esquí nm: ski suit, ski outfit
mono de esquí nm: ski suit, ski outfit
mono de niños nm: child’s playsuit
mono de niños nm: child’s playsuit
mono de obreros nm: overalls
mono adj fam: lovely, pretty, cute, darling
monopatín nm: skateboarding
monorriel nm: monorail
monstruo nm: monster
monstruo debajo de la cama nm: monster under the bed
montaña nf: mountain
monumento nm: monument
mora nf: blackberry
morder v: to bite
moreno, -na adj: brunette; dark skin; dark hair and skin
morir v: to die
mosca nf: fly
mosquito nm: mosquito
mostaza nf: mustard
motocicleta nf: motorcycle
muchas veces: many times
muebles npl: furniture
muérdago nm: mistletoe
mujer de negocios nm: business woman
muñeca nf: wrist; also doll; mannequin
muralla nf: curtain wall, enclosure wall
murciélago nm: bat
murciélago vampire nm: vampire bat
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muro nm: wall
músculo nm: muscle
musculoso, -sa adj: muscular, brawny
museo nm: museum
música nf: music
música clásica nf: classical music
música rock nf: rock music
músico , -ca n: musician
muslo nm: thigh
nabo nm: turnip
nacer v: to be born; to hatch; to bud, sprout; to originate
nacimiento nm: birth
nadar v: to swim
naipes nmpl: cards
nalgas nf pl: buttocks
ñame nm: yam
naranja nf: orange (the fruit)
nariz nf: nose
natación nf: swimming
natación a braza nf: breast stroke
natación bajo el agua nf: swimming under the water
nave nf: ship
nave capitana nf: flagship
nave espacial nm: space ship
negligé nf: negligee, a loose woman’s dressing gown, often of sheer fabric
negro, -gra adj: black; suntanned; gloomy
Neptuno nm: Neptune
niebla nf: fog
nieve nf: snow; Cuba, Mex, PRi: sherbet; ice cream
ninfa nf: nymph
no comprendo v: I don’t understand
no tengo: I don’t have
noche nf: night, nighttime, evening
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noche de la subida nf: night of the ascendence
nordeste, noreste adj: northeastern, northeasterly
noroeste adj: northwestern, northwesterly
norte adj: north, northern
norte nm: north
novecientos –as adj: nine hundred
noventa adj & nm: ninety
noviembre nm: November
novio, -via n: boyfriend, girlfriend; fiancé, fiancée; groom, bride
nudillo nm: knuckle
nueve adj, nm: nine
nuez nm: nut
nuez moscada nf: nutmeg
nunca adv: never
oboe nm: oboe
obrero, -ra n: worker or laborer
obrero, -ra en la fábrica n: factory worker or laborer
océano nm: ocean
ochenta adj & nm: eighty
ocho adj, nm: eight
ochocientos –as adj: eight hundred
octubre nm: October
oculista nmf: oculist, opthalmologist
ocultar v: to obscure, hide
ocurrir v: to occur, happen
oeste adj: west, westerly
oeste nm: west
oficina nf: office
oficina de correos nf: post office
ofrecer v: to offer; to provide; to present
oir v: to hear; to listen to
ojal nm: buttonhole
ojo nm: eye
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ola nf: wave
oler v: to smell, to scent
olla nf: pot
ombligo nm: navel, belly button
once adj & nm: eleven
onza nf: ounce
ópera nf: opera
operador, -dora n: operator (of a phone or of a machine); cameraman, projectionist
órbita nf: orbit
oreja nf: ear
órgano nm: organ
orgulloso, -sa adj: proud, haughty; to be proud of something
oruga nf: caterpillar
oscuro, -ra adj: dark; obscure
oso de peluche nm: teddy bear, plush bear
oso, osa n: bear
otoño nm: autumn
oveja nf: sheep
oxígeno nm: oxigen
pacana nf: pecan
paciente adj: patient
pagar v: to pay
paja nf: straw (meaning hay)
pájaro nm: bird
pala nf: shovel
palacio de justicia nm: courthouse
palma nf: palm of the hand; also tree or leaf palm
palo nm: stick, club
palo de hockey nm: hockey stick
paloma nf: pigeon, dove
paloma mensajera nf: carrier pigeon
palomitas nfpl: popcorn
pan nm: bread
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panadería nf: bakery
panadería nf: bakery
panadero, -ra n: baker
panadero, -ra n: baker
pandereta nf: tambourine
pandero nm: tambourine
panqueque nm: pancake
pantalla de proyección nf: projector screen
pantalla del proyector nf: projector screen
pantalón nm: pants
pantalones cortos nmpl: shorts
pantalones de mezclilla nmpl Mex, Ch: jeans
pantalones de montar nmpl: jodhpurs: riding trousers cut with wide hips and fitted
tightly at the knees and ankles
pantalones vaqueros nmpl: jeans
pantano nm: swamp, marsh, bayou; reservoir; obstacle, difficulty
pantera nf: panther
pantuflas nfpl: slippers
pañuelo nm: handkerchief
papa nf: potato
papas fritas nfpl: potato chips; French fries?
papaya nm: papaya
papel nm: paper
papel de avión nm: paper for airmail
papel higiénico nm: toilet paper
papel para escribir a máquina nm: typing paper
papel para imprimir fotos nm: photo paper
papelera nf: waste basket
papelería nf: stationery store
paquete nm: package, parcel
parada nf: stop
parada de autobuses nf: bus stop
parador, -dora n: catcher
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parar v: to stop; to stand
parche nm: patch
parche para el ojo nm: eye patch
pare: stop
pared nf: wall
párpado nm: eyelid
parque nm: park
parque de bomberos nm: fire station
parque de estacionamiento nm: parking lot
parquímetro nm: parking meter
parte nf: part, share; place ; party (in negotiations, etc.)
partido nm: match
partitura nf: music score
pasa nf: raisin
pasado mañana: day after tomorrow
pasajeros en tránsito npl: passengers in transit
pasar v: to pass; to enter; to happen ; to pass (a test)
pasar tiempo v: to spend time
pasatiempo nm: pastime, hobby
pasillo nm: corridor
pasta nf: pasta
pasta dentífrica nf: toothpaste
pastel nm: pie
pastelería nf: pastery shop
pastor, -ra n: shepherd / shepherdess
pata nf: paw, leg of an animal
patata nf Sp: potato
patín nm: roller skate
patinaje sobre hielo nm: ice skating
patineta nf: skateboard; scooter
patio de recreo nm: playground
patio nm: courtyard, patio
pato nm: duck
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pato de juguete nm: toy duck
pavo real n: peacock
pavo, -va n: turkey
payaso nm: clown
paz nf: peace
pececillo de plata nm: silverfish
pecho nm: chest; breast, bosom; also heart, courage
pedazo nm: piece
pegamiento nm: glue
Pegaso: Pegasus
peinarse v: to comb one’s hair
peine nm: comb
pelícano nm: pelican
pelirrojo, -ja adj: red-haired
pelo nm: hair
pelota de béisbol nf: ball for baseball
pelota de golf nf: golf ball
pelota de tenis nf: tenis player
pelota de tenis nf: tennis ball
pelota nf: ball; (PRi) baseball
peluquería nf: hairdresser’s, barber shop
peluquería nf: hairdresser’s, barber shop
peluquero, -ra n: barber / hairdresser
pelusa nf: lint
pelvis nfs & pl: pelvis
pendientes nmpl Esp: hanging or pendant earrings
pensar v: to think
peón nm: pawn; worker, peon
pepino nm: cucumber
pequeño, -ña adj: small, little; young; short
pera nf: pear
pera de maíz nf: (small) punching ball
perder v: to lose; to miss
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peregrinaje a Mecca nm: pilgrimmage to Mecca—many try to make this pilgrimmage at
least once during lifetime
perezoso, -sa adj: lazy
perforadora nf: hole punch
periodico nm: newspaper
periodismo nm: journalism
periodista nmf: journalist
periquito australiano nm: budgerigar: small parakeet with blue, green, or yellow
plummage
periquito nm: parakeet
permitir v: to permit, allow
perro nm: dog
pesas nfpl: weights
pesca nf: fishing
pescadería nf: fish market
pescado nm: fish (for eating)
pescado nm: fish as food
pescador, -ra n: fisherman / fisherwoman
pesebre nm: manger
peso nm: shot (for shot put); also weight; responsibility; type of currency
pestaña nf: eyelash
pez nm: fish
pez de colores nm: goldfish
pez espada nm: swordfish
piano nm: piano
pica nf: spade playing card; also lance, pike; goad in bullfighting
pie nm: foot
pierna nf: leg
pilot nm: pilot
pimienta nf: pepper
piña nf: pineapple
ping-pong nm: ping-pong
pingüino nm: penguin
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pinta nf: pint; also dot, spot
pintar v: to paint
pintor, -tora n: painter
pintura nf: painting
pintura de las cavernas nf: cave painting
piscina nf: swimming pool
piso nm: floor; story (of a building); Esp: apartment
pista nf: track, racetrack
pista nf: track; also trail, clue, road, arena, rink
pista de carreras nf: running track
pitcher nm: pitcher
pito nm: whistle
piyama o pijama nf: pyjamas
pizarra nf: blackboard
pizarra blanca nf: whiteboard
pizza nf: pizza
placaminero nm: persimmon
plancha nf: iron
planchar v: to iron
planeta nm: planet
plano de metro nm: subway map
planta nf: plant
plantar v: to plant
plataforma para el artista nf: trapeze platform
plátano nm: banana; plantain
plato nm: plate
playa nf: beach
plomero, -ra n: plumber
pluma nf: pen, fountain pen; fear
Plutón nm: Pluto
poblado nm: village, settlement
poblado, -da adj: inhabited, populated; full, thick
poblador –dora n: settler
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poco atractivo, -va adj: not attractive; homely
poder v: to be able to
poesía nf: poetry
policía nmf: police officer
polilla nf: moth
pollo nm: chicken
polluelo nm: baby chick
polvo nm: dust
pompis nmpl: buttocks
ponche de huevo nm: egg nog
poner v: to put, to place
ponerse de pie v: to stand up
poro nm Mex: leek
portaaviones nm: aircraft carrier
portal nm: creche scene; also doorway; hallway
portero, -ra n: goalie; also doorman; janitor, superintendent
portero, -ra n: doorman; also goalie
posada nf: inn; (Mex) Advent celebration: reenactment of the search for a place to stay
the night the Christ child was born
Poseidón: Poseidon
posición de ayuda nf: spotting position
póster nm: poster
pozo nm: well
pozo petrolero nm: oil well
practicar v: to practice; to perform
precio nm: price
precipicio nm: precipice; ruin
preferir v: to prefer
preguntar v: to ask; to inquire
preocupado, -da adj: worried
preparar v: to prepare
presentar v: to present; to give; to introduce
primavera nf: spring
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prisión nf: prison, jail; imprisonment
productos congelados nmpl: frozen goods
productos lácteos nmpl: milk products
productos varios nmpl: various products
profesión nf: profession
profesor, -ra n: professor
prognosticador del tiempo nm: weatherman
prometido, -tida n: fiancé, fiancée
protección de la cara nf: face mask on a football helmet
proteína nf: protein
próximo adj: next, following
proyector nm: projector
público, -ca adj: public
pueblecito nm: small village
pueblo nm: people; common people; town, village
puedo beber: May I drink
puedo ir al baño: May I go to bathroom
puedo prestar: May I borrow
Puedo...: Can I...
puente nm: bridge
puente levadizo nm: drawbridge
puerco espín nm: porcupine
puerro nm: leek
puerta nf: door
puesta del sol nf: sunset
puestreo, -ra n: seller, vender
pulgar nm: thumb
pulmón nm: lung
pulpo nm: octopus
pulsera nf: bracelet
puño nm: cuff of a shirt; also fist; handful; hilt
punta de flecha nf: spear point
punto de encuentros nm: assembly / meeting point
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pupitre nm: writing desk, student desk
putrifacto, -ca adj: putrid, rotten; decayed
qué adj: what, which
qué adv: how, what
qué pron: what
qué es: What is
qué hora es: What time is it
quemar v: to burn
querer v: to want; to love, like
queso nm: cheese
quién es: Who is
química nf: chemistry
quince adj & nm: fifteen
quinientos –as adj: five hundred
quiosco de música nm: bandstand
quiosco de música nm: bandstand
quiosco de periódicos nm: newsstand
quitar v: to remove; to take off
Qúran nm: Koran
rábano nm: radish
rábano picante nm: horseradish
rabo nm: tail
radio nm: radio
rana nf: frog
raqueta nf: racket
rara vez: rarely, seldom
rastrillo nm: portcullis
rastrillo nm: rake; Mex: razor
rata nf: rat
ratón nm: mouse
ratón de biblioteca nm fam: bookworm
raya nf: stripe
rebeca nf: cartigan, button-up sweater
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reborde nm: curb; border, flange, rim
recámera nf: (Col, Mex, Pan) bedroom
recepcionista nmf: receptionist
recogedor nm: dust pan
recordar v: to remember; to remind
recto, -ta adj: straight; also honorable, upright; sound
red nf: net
red de protección nf: safety net
reflector nm: spotlight
reflexión nf: reflection
refresco m: soft drink; soda pop
refrigerador nm: refrigerator
regalo nm: present, gift
regar v: to water
regatear v: to haggle, bargain
regla nf: ruler
reina nf: queen
reja de arado nf: ploughshare
relámpago nm: lightening
reloj nm: clock
reloj de pulsera nm: wrist watch
rematador, -dora n: auctioneer
reno nm: reindeer
repetir v: to repeat; also to have a second helping of
repita, por favor: Repeat, please
repollo nm: cabbage
repugnado, -da adj: disgusted, revolted, nauseated, hated, loathed, repugnant
respirar v: to breathe
revista nf: magazine
rey nm: king
Reyes Magos nmpl: the Magi—the three wise men of Christian tradition who went to
worship the Christ child
rezo de viernes nm: Friday prayers
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riachuelo nm: brook, stream
ring nm: wrestling ring
río nm: river
risa nf: laughter
risco nm: crag, cliff
rizado, -da adj: curly; ridged; undulating
rocío nm: dew
rocoso, -sa adj: rocky
rodajas de cebolla empanizadas nfpl: fried onion rings
rodela nf: buckler, round shield
rodilla nf: knee
rojo, -ja adj: red
románticamente adv: romantically
romántico, -ca adj: romantic
rompecabezas nm: puzzle
romper v: to break; to rip
romper a llorar v: to burst into tears
ropa nf: clothes, clothing
ropa de dormir nf: night clothes
ropa interior nf: underclothing
ropero nm: wardrobe, closet
rosal nm: rose bush
rosetas de maíz nfpl: popcorn
rubio, -bia adj & n: blond
rueda nf: cartwheel
rugby nm: rugby
sábado nm: Saturday
sábana nf: sheet
saber v: to know (information); to know how to
sacapuntas nm: pencil sharpener
sacar v: to take out; to get ; to stick out ;
to take (photos); to kick off (in soccer or football); to serve (in sports)
saco nm: long coat; loose-fitting coat; LA: coat, jacket; And: jumper
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saco de arena nm: (large) punching bag
sal nf: salt; CA, Mex: misfortune, bad luck
sala nf: living room; also room, hall
sala de espera nf: waiting room
salchicha nf: sausage
salida nf: exit
salida de urgencia nf: emergency exit
salida del sol nf: sunrise
salidas nfpl: departures (airport sign)
salir v: to go out, to exit
salir con v: to go out with, to date
salsa de tomate nf: ketchup; tomato sauce
saltamontes nms & pl: grasshopper
saltar v: to jump, leap, bounce; to miss
salto nm: take-off, jump, dive
salto con pértigo nm: pole vault
salto de alturo nm: high jump
salto de longitud nm: long jump
salto mortal hacia atrás nm: backwards somersault
saludar v: to greet
sandalias nfpl: sandals
sandía nf: watermelon
sangre nm: blood
sanitario nm: toilet
Santo Nicolás nm: Saint Nicholas
sapo nm: toad
saque nm: service (in tennis, badminton, ...); kick-off (in football or soccer)
sartén nm: frying pan
sastre, -tra n: tailor
satélite nm: satellite
sátiro nm: satyr
satisfecho, -cha adj: satisfied, content
Saturno nm: Saturn
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saxofón nm: saxophone
se me olvidó v: I forgot it
secadora nf: clothes drier
secarse v: to dry oneself
secretario, -ria n: secretary
seguir v: to follow
seguro, -ra adj: secure, certain, sure; confident, self-confident; LA: honest
seis adj, nm: six
seiscientos –as adj: six hundred
semáforo nm: traffic light; stop signal
semana nf: week
semillas nfpl: seeds
semirremolque nm: semi trailer truck
señal de tráfico nf: traffic signal
señalar v: to indicate, to show; to mark; to point out, to stress; to fix, to set
senda nf: footpath
sentarse v: to sit down
sentir v: to feel; to feel sorry, to regret
sentirse v: to feel
septiembre nm: September
sepultar v: to bury
sepultura nf: burial; grave, tomb
sepulturero, -ra n: grave digger
ser v: to be (used with permanent states, such as personal characteristics and origin; also
used with profession)
serenata nf: serenade
sereno, -na adj: serene, calm, composed
serio, -ria adj: serious, earnest; also reliable, responsible; important
serpiente nf: serpent, snake
serpiente alada nf: winged serpent
servicios de caballeros nmpl: gentlemen / gentlemen’s toilet
servicios de señoras nmpl: ladies / ladies’ toilet
servilleta nf: napkin
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sesenta adj & nm: sixty
seta nf: mushroom
setecientos –as adj: seven hundred
setenta adj & nm: seventy
seto nm: fence or hedge
siempre adv: always
sierra nf: saw
siete adj, nm: seven
siga derecho por: go straight ahead
siga todo derecho: keep going straight ahead
silla nf: chair
sillón nm: armchair, easy chair
simpático, -ca adj: nice, friendly, likable
sin prep: without
sin límite: without limit
sinagoga nf: synagogue
sintetizador nm: synthesizer
sirena nf: mermaid; siren
sistema solar nm: solar system
sitio nm: place
snowboard nm: snowboard
snowboarding nm: snowboarding
sobre nm: envelope
sobre hielo prep, nm: on ice
soda nf: soda; soda water
sofá nm: couch, sofa
sol nm: sun
soldado nm: soldier
sombra nf: shadow
sombrero nm: large hat
sonaja nf: bell clapper; maraca; tambourine cymbal
soñoliento, -ta adj: sleepy, drowsy
sopa nf: soup
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sopa de pollo nf: chicken soup
sorprendido, -da adj: surprised
sosegado, -da adj: calm, serene, tranquil
sospechoso, -sa adj: suspicious, suspect
sostén nm: brassiere, bra; also support; sustenance
soya nf: soy, soybean
stand de taxi nm: taxi stand
subastador, -dora n: auctioneer
subir v: to bring up; to climb; to raise; to go up
suéter nm: sweater
suicidio nm: suicide
sujetador nm: brassiere; also fastener; holder
sujetapapeles nms & pl: paperclips
sur adj: southern, southerly, south
sur nm: south
sureste adj: southeast, southeastern; southeasterly
surfing nm: surfing
suroeste adj: southwest, southwestern; southwesterly
sustención en el agua nf: treading water
tabla de batir nf: take-off board (for jumping)
tabla de patinar sobre ruedas nf: skateboard
tabla de planchar nf: ironing board
tabla hawaiana nf: surfboard
tabla hawaiana nf: surfboard
tablero de ajedrez nm: chess board
tablero de anuncios nm: announcement board
tablero de damas nm: checkerboard
tablero de la canasta nm: backboard for the basketball basket
tachuelas nfpf: tacks
taladro nm: drill, auger (a tool used for boring)
taladro elétrico nm: power drill
talla nf: carving
taller nm: workshop
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taller de madera nm: wood shop
talón nm: heel of the foot; also stub of a check
tambor nm: drum
tamboril nm: small drum
taquilla nf: ticket booth
tarde adj: late
tarde nf: afternoon, evening
tarde o temprano: sooner or later
tarjeta nf: card
tarjeta de cumpleaños nf: birthday card
tarjeta del Día de la Madre nf: Mothers’ Day card
tarta nf: cake
tarta de frutas nf: fruitcake
taxi nm: taxi
taxista nmf: taxi driver
taza nf: cup; cupful; also toilet bowl; fountain basin
taza de vino nf: cup of wine
tazón nm: bowl; large cup, mug
té nm: tea
té con leche nm: tea with milk
té con limón nm: tea with lemon
teatro nm: theatre (live actors)
techo nm: roof; ceiling
técnico, -ca en reparación n: repair technician
tela de araña nf: spiderweb
telaraña nf: spiderweb
teléfono nm: telephone
teléfono celular nm: cellular telephone
teléfono de urgencia nm: emergency telephone
televisor nm: television set
televisor a colores nm: color television set
temblar v: to shiver
tenedor nm: table fork
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tener v: to have
tener ___ años: to be ___ years old
tener calor: to be hot
tener cuidado: to be careful
tener frío: to be cold
tener ganas de: to feel like
tener hambre: to be hungry
tener miedo: to be afraid
tener prisa: to be in a hurry
tener razón: to be right
tener sed: to be thirsty
tener sueño: to be sleepy
tener suerte: to be lucky
tenerse contento: to make happy
tengo hambre: I’m hungry
tengo sed: I’m thirsty
tengo una pregunta: I have a question
tenis nm: tennis
terraza de visitantes nf: spectators’ terrace
tetera nf: teapot, teaketttle
tiburón nm: shark
tiempo nm: time; period, age; season; weather
tienda nf: shop, store
tienda nf: shop, store
tienda de abarrotes nf: grocery; general store
tienda de comestibles nf: grocery
tienda de deportes nf: sports store
tienda de deportes nf: sporting goods store
tienda de discos nf: record shop
tienda de fotografía nf: photo shop
tienda de juguetes nf: toy store
tienda de juguetes nf: toy store
tienda de música nf: music store
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tienda de ordenadores nf: computer store
tienda de ordenadores nf: computer store
tienda de ropa para caballeros nf: haberdashery
tienda de viajes nf: travel agency
tienda de viajes nf: travel agency
Tierra nf: Earth
tierra nf: la Tierra: the Earth; also land; country
tigre nm: tiger
tijera nf: scissors (single pair)
tímido, -da adj: shy, timid
tímido, -da adj: timid, shy, nervous; bashful
tinta para el impresora nf: printer ink
tirar v: to throw; to throw away; to shoot
tiro con arco nm: archery
tiza nf: chalk
toalla nf: towel
toallita nf: washcloth
tobillo nm: ankle
tocadiscos nm: record player
tocar v: to touch; also to refer to; to concern; to play (a musical instrument); to knock
tocino nm: bacon
tomar v: to take; to drink
tomate nm: tomato
tome la calle: take the street
tome la dirección: take the direction
tonto, -ta adj: dumb, stupid, silly
topo nm: mole; fam clumsy person, blunderer
Torah nm: Torah
torear v: to fight bulls; to dodge, sidestep
toreo nm: bullfighting
torero, -ra n: bullfighter
tormenta nf: storm
tornado nm: tornado
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tornillo nm: screw
tornillo de banco nm: vise
toro nm: bull
toronja nf: grapefruit
torre nf: castle, rook (in chess); also tower
torre humana nf: human pyramid
torre principal nf: keep (building)
torta nf: torte, cake; in Mexico: sandwich
tortuga nf: turtle, tortoise
tortuga de agua dulce nf: terrapin
trabajador, -dora adj: hard working; as a noun means worker
trabajador, -dora n: worker
trabajar v: to work
traductor, -dora n: translator
traer v: to bring
traje nm: suit
traje de baño nm: bathing suit
traje de chaqueta nm: woman’s two-piece suit
traje de diario nm: everyday clothes
traje de luces nm: matador’s outfit
traje de noche nm: evening dress for either a man or a woman
traje espacial nm: space suit
trampolín nm: diving board; trampoline; springboard
tranquilo, -la adj: calm, tranquil
transatlántico nm: ocean liner
transbordador nm: ferry
transbordador de trenes nm: train ferry
transbordador espacial nm: space shuttle
transbordador espacial nm: space shuttle
transparencia nf: transparency
transportación nf: transportation
trapeador nm: mop
trapecio nm: trapeze
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trapecista nm: trapeze artist
trapo nm: cloth, rag
trasero adj: rear, back
trasero nm: buttocks
travieso, -sa adj: naughty, mischevious
trébol nm: club playing card; also clover, shamrock
trece adj & nm: thirteen
treinta adj & nm: thirty
treinta y cinco adj & nm: thirty-five
treinta y cuatro adj & nm: thirty-four
treinta y dos adj & nm: thirty-two
treinta y nueve adj & nm: thirty-nine
treinta y ocho adj & nm: thirty-eight
treinta y seis adj & nm: thirty-six
treinta y siete adj & nm: thirty-seven
treinta y tres adj & nm: thirty-three
treinta y uno adj & nm: thirty-one
tren nm: train
tren de madera de juguete nm: wooden toy train
tren de pasajeros nm: passenger train
tren subteráneo nm: underground train
tren viejo nm: old train
tres adj, nm: three
trescientos –as adj: three hundred
trigo nm: wheat
trineo nm: sled
trineo nm: sled, sleigh
triste adj: sad; (temperament) melancholy, gloomy
trofeo nm: trophy
trombón nm: trombone
trompeta nf: trumpet
trompo nm: top (the toy)
tronco nm: trunk
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trono nm: throne
trueno nm: thunder
tuba nf: tuba
tuerca nf: back vault over the horse
tumba nf: tomb; grave; also drum
túnel nm: tunnel
uña nf: fingernail
uña del dedo del pie nf: toenail
unicornio nm: unicorn
uniforme nm: uniform
universidad nf: university
uno adj, nm, pron: one
Urano nm: Uranus
urna de cuello cilíndrico nf: urn with cylindrical neck
usualmente adv: usually
uva nf: grape
vaca nf: cow
vagón rojo nm: red wagon
valla nf: hurdle
valle nm: valley, vale
vampiro nm: vampire
vaquero, -ra n: cowboy / cowgirl
vaso nm: glass
vaso nm: glass
vegetales nmpl: vegetables
vegetales congelados nmpl: frozen vegetables
vehículo nm: vehicle
vehículo automotor para la nieve nm: snowmobile
veinte adj & nm: twente
veinticinco adj & nm: twenty-five
veinticuatro adj & nm: twenty-four
veintidós adj & nm: twenty-two
veintinueve adj & nm: twenty-nine
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veintiocho adj & nm: twenty-eight
veintiséis adj & nm: twenty-six
veintisiete adj & nm: twenty-seven
veintitrés adj & nm: twenty-three
veintiuno adj & nm: twenty-one
vela nf: candle
venado nm: deer; venison
venda nf: bandage
vendador, -dora n: salesperson, vender
vendaje nm: bandage, dressing
vender v: to sell; also to sell out, to betray
venir v: to come, to arrive
ventana nf: window
Venus nm: Venus
ver v: to see
verano nm: summer
verbo nm: verb
verde adj: young; not ripe
verdoso, -sa adj: green
verdulero, -ra n: green grocer
verduras nfpl: vegetables, greens
vergel nm: orchard; garden
vestido nm: dress
vestimenta nf: clothing, clothes
vestirse v: to get dressed
veteranario –ria n: veterinarian
viajar v: to travel
video / vídeo nm: video
videocasetera nf: videocassette recorder, VCR
viernes nm: Friday
villancico nm: Christmas carol
viña nf: vineyard
vinagre de sidra nm: cider vinegar
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violín nm: violin
violón nm: cello
violoncho nm: cello
visitar v: to visit
víspera nf: eve, day before
víspera de Todos los Santos nf: Halloween; the eve of All Saints’ Day
vivir v: to live; also to make a living; to reside
volante nm: shuttlecock
volcán nm: volcano
voleibol nm: volleyball
volero de juguete nm: toy boat
voltereta hacia atrás nf: back flip
voluta nf: scroll
volver v: to return, to go back
voz nm: voice
vuelo espacial nm: space flight
vuelta nf: cuff of pants; also turn; revolve; flip, ...
wafles congelados nmpl: frozen waffles
windsurfing nm: wind surfing
xilófono nm: xylophone
yogur nm: yogurt
zanahoria nf: carrot
zapatería nf: shoe store
zapatero, -ra n: shoemaker, cobbler
zapatillas de gimnasia nfpl: gym shoes
zapatillas nfpl: slippers
zapato nm: shoe
zapatos de aguja nmpl: stilettos
zapatos de tacón alto nmpl: high-heel shoes
zapatos de tenis nmpl: tennis shoes
zorra nf: vixen
zorrillo nm: skunk
zorro nm: fox
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compiled by Señora Kimberley Lynn
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