Dictionary/Words Starting with A

Spanish Words Starting with A

Browse 559 Spanish words that start with the letter A, organized by part of speech.

Adjective(62)

A worn-out, dirty teddy bear with a missing button eye lying alone on a dusty wooden floor.

abandonado

→neglected

A wooden door slightly ajar, revealing a bright interior.

abierta

→open

A pair of rustic wooden double doors standing wide open, revealing a bright, inviting space inside.

abiertas

→open

A wooden door is wide open, revealing a brightly lit room inside.

abierto

→open

Two rustic wooden windows are wide open on a colorful wall, letting in bright sunlight and revealing a blue sky outside.

abiertos

→open

A vibrant, completely full glass of water, showing the water surface perfectly level with the rim, against a simple background, symbolizing completeness.

absoluto

→absolute

A dull gray rectangular box sits alone on a brightly lit stage. A person in the foreground is yawning widely, clearly uninterested.

aburrido

→boring

A pristine white certificate lying flat with a large, stylized, bright green checkmark stamped across its center, symbolizing approval.

aceptado

→accepted

A colorful, simple storybook illustration showing a person lying flat on their back on a patch of green grass, looking relaxed.

acostado

→lying down

A smiling gardener effortlessly waters a row of thriving green plants with a watering can, showing comfort and familiarity with the routine task.

acostumbrada

→accustomed (to)

A smiling young child is sitting comfortably and relaxed on the back of a large, gentle golden retriever dog, illustrating familiarity and being accustomed to something.

acostumbrado

→used to

A single, bright yellow puzzle piece is perfectly inserted into a matching blue cutout in a larger shape, symbolizing a perfect and appropriate fit.

adecuada

→appropriate

Adjective / Determiner(1)

A high quality illustration of two identical, smiling children standing side-by-side and holding hands, signifying 'both'.

ambos

→both

Adverb(23)

A child standing on the peak of a grassy hill, gazing downwards towards a small red house nestled far below in the valley.

abajo

→down

A friendly child sitting under a large, colorful tree, extending an open hand toward the space next to them, inviting a friend to come and join them in that general area.

acá

→here

A simple storybook illustration showing a human hand placing a chocolate chip cookie next to a steaming cup of coffee on a clean table, symbolizing the addition of a second item.

además

→besides

A cheerful yellow cat stepping from a sunny exterior into the sheltered, darker interior of a small house through an open blue door, illustrating movement inward.

adentro

→inside

A friendly cartoon traveler standing at a fork in a road, looking inquisitively down the two divergent paths, symbolizing the question of destination.

adónde

→where to

A small dog playing with a red ball on bright green grass, clearly positioned outside a simple yellow house.

afuera

→outside

A person pointing to a backpack on a chair next to another person, illustrating 'ahí' as 'there, near you'.

ahí

→there

A simple clock face with its hands pointing to the current time, with a soft glow on the second hand to emphasize this exact moment.

ahora

→now

A child pointing across a vast landscape toward a tiny, distant village nestled far away beneath distant mountains, illustrating great physical distance.

allá

→over there (far away)

A small child stands alone on a grassy hill, looking out at a wide, empty landscape stretching far away, emphasizing the surrounding area.

alrededor

→around

A peaceful landscape showing a dark night sky filled with stars and a moon, with the first sliver of warm, orange light appearing on the horizon, signifying the end of the night.

anoche

→last night

A timeline showing one event happening before another, indicating the past.

antes

→before

Compound Verb Form (Infinitive + Pronoun)(1)

A colorful storybook illustration showing a tall character extending their hand down to help three smaller characters climb up a small, grassy slope.

ayudarlos

→to help them

Conjugated Verb(1)

A cartoon detective character, wearing a trench coat, looks through a large magnifying glass at a single, clear footprint on the ground, indicating discovery.

averigua

→finds out

Conjugated Verb Form(1)

A simple storybook illustration showing one child hiding behind a brightly colored curtain, suddenly jumping out to startle a second child who reacts with wide eyes and a visible expression of fear and surprise.

asustaste

→You scared

Conjunction(1)

A cheerful person walking down a path under a heavy rain shower, holding a bright umbrella, demonstrating that the rain did not stop their walk.

aunque

→although

Contraction(1)

A plus sign between the Spanish words 'a' and 'el' leading to the word 'al', showing how they combine.

al

→to the

Gerund(2)

A person on a brightly lit stage wearing a costume, gesturing dramatically with one hand raised, illustrating performing a role.

actuando

→acting

A friendly, young bear cub is sitting on a grassy hill, deeply focused on reading a large, open red book. The scene is bright and colorful.

aprendiendo

→learning

Gerund (Verbal Form)(1)

A colorful storybook illustration showing a simplified figure mid-stride, actively walking along a path.

andando

→walking

Interjection(5)

A person's hand holding open a heavy wooden door, gesturing an invitation into a brightly lit room.

adelante

→Come in!

Two stylized figures waving goodbye to each other at the end of a brightly lit path.

adiós

→goodbye

A colorful illustration showing one figure urgently pointing upwards while another figure ducks to avoid a large object falling from the sky.

aguas

→Look out!

A person showing sudden realization with wide eyes and an open mouth, with a soft glow emanating from above their head.

ah

→oh

A small, simple cartoon character sitting down and clutching their foot, wincing in pain after accidentally stubbing their toe on a small wooden block.

ay

→ouch

Noun(53)

A simple storybook illustration of a female lawyer wearing a dark professional suit and holding a wooden gavel firmly in her hand.

abogada

→lawyer

A person wearing a formal suit standing near a desk, holding the balanced scales of justice.

abogado

→lawyer

A colorful storybook illustration showing an elderly woman, a grandmother, sitting in a rocking chair and warmly reading a book to a young child sitting on her lap.

abuela

→grandmother

A kind, elderly man with white hair and glasses sitting on a bench, happily reading a large storybook to a small child who is leaning against him.

abuelo

→grandfather

A winding, clearly marked stone path leading through an open wooden gate into a sunny green meadow, illustrating a physical entry point.

acceso

→access

A simple illustration of a minor traffic accident where two cartoon cars have lightly bumped each other on a street, showing surprise but no severe damage.

accidente

→accident

A simplified cartoon character wearing bright clothes is mid-air, jumping over a small blue puddle on a sunny sidewalk.

acción

→action

A simple storybook illustration of a cheerful character performing three distinct physical actions: running, waving, and reaching up.

acciones

→actions

A simple storybook illustration showing a tiny, vulnerable yellow character huddled on the ground, shrinking away from three large, dark, and imposing abstract shapes that loom aggressively over it.

acoso

→harassment

A close-up of a child's hands carefully planting a small green seedling into rich brown soil using a tiny red shovel.

actividad

→activity

A storybook illustration of three performers, two men and one woman, wearing simple theatrical costumes, standing center stage and taking a bow in front of red velvet curtains.

actores

→actors

A woman standing center stage under a bright spotlight, wearing an elegant purple gown, illustrating the role of an actress.

actriz

→actress

Noun (Plural)(1)

A high-quality illustration showing three empty, brightly colored wooden chairs lined up neatly in a row.

asientos

→seats

Preposition(1)

A small person standing directly facing a large, robed judge seated behind a high wooden desk in a formal courtroom setting, illustrating 'before' or 'in the presence of'.

ante

→before

Pronoun(3)

A person looking at a gift box that is slightly open, with a mysterious glow coming from inside, representing an unknown 'something'.

algo

→something

A friendly, silhouetted figure standing in a doorway, representing an unknown person.

alguien

→someone

A simple storybook illustration featuring two identical, stylized girls standing side-by-side on a plain background.

ambas

→both

Verb(66)

A young woman standing inside a brightly lit room, gently pushing open a wooden window to allow fresh air and sunlight inside.

abre

→he/she opens

A close-up view of a human hand pulling open a simple, slightly ajar blue wooden door, illustrating the completed action of opening.

abrí

→I opened

A wooden door slightly open, with bright light shining through the gap.

abrir

→to open

A pair of small hands pushing open a bright yellow wooden door.

abro

→I open

A girl happily setting the final, brightly colored piece into a large jigsaw puzzle, symbolizing completion.

acaba

→he/she/it finishes

Two children smiling as they place the final, completed piece onto a large, colorful jigsaw puzzle, symbolizing the end of a task.

acaban

→they finish

Two small, friendly cartoon characters stand next to a tall, colorful tower built of blocks. One character is placing the final block on the very top, indicating the completion of their task.

acabaron

→they finished

A close-up view of a person's hand placing the final, bright red piece into a colorful jigsaw puzzle, symbolizing the completion of a task.

acabe

→that I finish

A person happily placing the final, distinct piece into a large, colorful jigsaw puzzle, symbolizing the completion of a task.

acabo

→I finish

A happy artist standing next to a large, vibrant, completed wall mural, holding a paintbrush pointed downwards to signal the work is finished.

acabó

→finished

A brightly colored illustration showing a young person, smiling happily, extending their hand forward to receive a small, wrapped gift being offered to them, symbolizing the act of acceptance.

aceptas

→you accept

A friendly person with outstretched hands is smiling while receiving a small, brightly wrapped gift box, symbolizing acceptance.

aceptó

→accepted

Verb (Command Form)(1)

A bright red bird flies quickly away from a large green tree, illustrating the action of moving away and creating distance.

aléjate

→Get away

Verb (Command)(1)

A brightly colored illustration showing a small figure running rapidly, emphasizing speed and urgency with motion lines.

apúrate

→Hurry up!

Verb (Conjugated Form of Abrir)(1)

A human hand pushes open a simple brown wooden door, illustrating the command 'open'.

abra

→open

Verb (Conjugated Form)(13)

A pair of hands pushing open a rustic wooden door, revealing a bright, sunny interior beyond.

abran

→open

Two figures smiling as they place the final, completed piece into a large, colorful jigsaw puzzle, signaling the end of the task.

acabamos

→we finish

A colorful illustration of a person smiling while placing the final, last piece into a fully completed jigsaw puzzle on a table.

acabará

→will finish

A simplified illustration showing a person smiling while receiving a small red wrapped present being offered to them.

acepta

→he/she accepts

A pair of stylized hands. The hand on the left is presenting a small, wrapped red gift box to the hand on the right, which is open and receiving the offering.

acepte

→accept

A friendly orange fox is taking a large step towards a single, brightly glowing blue flower in a green meadow. The fox is clearly moving forward.

acerques

→you approach

A single, brightly colored drop of water hitting a calm blue pool, causing large, concentric ripples to spread across the surface.

afecta

→affects

A simplified illustration showing a cartoonish human hand quickly closing its fingers around a bright red apple, demonstrating the action of grabbing something swiftly.

agarra

→grabs

A joyful child with bright eyes smiling widely while holding a vibrant red balloon.

agrada

→pleases

A small child sitting patiently on a simple wooden bench, looking down an empty, winding path with an expectant expression.

aguarda

→waits

A small child hands a bright red balloon to another child, who immediately smiles widely with joy and surprise.

alegra

→makes happy

A simplistic illustration of a small stone structure that has been partially destroyed and is now a pile of rubble, depicting physical destruction.

arruinó

→ruined

Verb (Conjugated form)(1)

Two friendly individuals, illustrated in a simple storybook style, shaking hands firmly to signify a mutual agreement.

acordamos

→we agree

Verb (Conjugation)(3)

A simple, colorful illustration showing a friendly person and a small dog walking side-by-side on a grassy path, depicting the act of companionship.

acompañe

→accompany

A rusty, overflowing metal garbage can sitting outside on a sunny day, emitting thick, swirling green clouds to represent a foul odor.

apesta

→stinks

A person mending a broken wooden chair using a hammer and nails.

arregla

→fixes

Verb (Gerund)(1)

A cheerful yellow hot air balloon is seen floating across the water, getting closer to a tall green lighthouse standing on a small island.

acercando

→approaching

Verb (Imperative Form)(1)

A close-up view of a hand pressing down firmly on a securely fastened seatbelt buckle, symbolizing the action of verifying security.

asegúrate

→Make sure

Verb (Infinitive + Pronoun)(1)

A colorful illustration showing two women collaborating to lift a heavy woven basket filled with colorful fruit, demonstrating the act of mutual assistance.

ayudarla

→to help her

Verb (Infinitive Form)(3)

A brightly colored illustration showing one character gently handing a large, symbolic key to another character, who is smiling broadly while accepting it with an open hand, illustrating acceptance.

aceptarlo

→to accept it

A small child, smiling brightly, presents a single red flower to an adult figure as a gesture of thanks.

agradecerte

→to thank you

A friendly woman is assisting a young boy who is struggling to lift a heavy wooden box. They are both holding the box and cooperating.

ayudarlo

→to help him

Verb (Infinitive with attached object pronoun)(1)

A friendly anthropomorphic bear character extending a strong hand downwards to a small anthropomorphic fox character who is sitting on the ground next to a fallen log, offering assistance to stand up.

ayudarme

→to help me

Verb (Informal Command)(1)

A simple colorful illustration showing one child actively stepping backward and creating distance from a second, stationary child, symbolizing the action of moving away.

apártate

→Move away

Verb (Past Participle)(1)

A small child is being lifted gently by an adult so the child can place a book on a high shelf, illustrating the action of having been helped.

ayudado

→helped

Verb (Past Tense Form)(1)

A young boy helps an elderly woman by carrying her heavy bag of groceries, demonstrating assistance.

ayudó

→he helped

Verb (conjugated form)(2)

A cheerful storybook illustration showing a character excitedly reaching for a brightly colored, single frosted cupcake, illustrating a strong desire or craving.

apetece

→I feel like (doing/having something)

A colorful illustration showing a small, determined child standing at the edge of a narrow, deep canyon, gathering the courage to jump across.

atrevas

→(that) you dare

Verb Form(1)

A colorful storybook illustration showing a child looking proud as they finish tying a brightly colored shoelace on their shoe, symbolizing learning a skill.

aprendido

→learned

Verb phrase (Infinitive + Pronoun)(1)

A small, smiling cartoon figure is placing the final piece into a brightly colored jigsaw puzzle, symbolizing the successful discovery of a fact or solution.

averiguarlo

→to find it out

Verbal Command(1)

A close-up illustration focusing on two hands clasped tightly. One hand is reaching down from above to firmly pull up the second hand, which is reaching up from below, symbolizing a request for help being answered.

ayúdame

→Help me

Verbal Phrase(1)

A friendly figure extends a hand to assist a young boy who is getting up from the ground. The boy is grasping the helper's hand.

ayudarle

→to help him

adjective(44)

A perfectly clear drinking glass filled completely to the brim with clear water, showing no space remaining.

absoluta

→absolute

A bright red umbrella is held open indoors beneath a ceiling fan, catching green leaves that are falling from the fan. This action is contrary to reason.

absurdo

→absurd

A solitary child sitting at a table, resting their head heavily on their hand with a deep sigh, showing a feeling of boredom and disinterest.

aburrida

→bored

A hand placing the final, perfectly fitted piece into a large, colorful, completed jigsaw puzzle on a simple table.

acabado

→finished

A person sitting comfortably in a cozy room while a simple wall-mounted air conditioning unit blows a gentle breeze.

acondicionado

→conditioned

Two people shaking hands firmly in front of a simple house, representing a completed agreement.

acordado

→agreed

A drawing of a busy child running quickly while holding books and smiling, illustrating a lively and engaged person.

activo

→active

A vibrant, simple illustration showing a stylized athlete mid-run, actively breaking a finish line ribbon. The athlete looks focused on the immediate present action.

actual

→current

A bright red square wooden block fitting exactly into a matching square cutout on a contrasting blue surface.

adecuado

→appropriate

A simplified illustration of a hand reaching out with strong compulsion toward a bright, singular object, representing the state of being addicted to a substance.

adicto

→addicted

A small green plant wilting under a very hot sun.

afectado

→affected

A close-up illustration of a perfect, vibrant green four-leaf clover.

afortunado

→lucky

adverb(11)

A clear glass cup is filled entirely to the very top edge with bright blue liquid, signifying completeness and intensity.

absolutamente

→absolutely

A small, friendly rabbit stands at the base of a tall hill covered in fog, looking up expectantly towards the unseen summit.

acaso

→perhaps

A surprised child watches as a glass of white milk tips over and begins to spill onto a wooden table, illustrating an unintentional mistake.

accidentalmente

→accidentally

A small, brightly colored blue and yellow bird is perched on a thick brown branch. A strong, focused beam of warm light shines intensely only on the bird and the branch, emphasizing the present moment.

actualmente

→currently

A smiling cartoon mole wearing a hard hat is delighted after digging up a shiny gold nugget. The mole holds a small shovel.

afortunadamente

→fortunately

A small figure in the foreground pointing towards a distant, lone red house on a green hill, emphasizing a far-off location.

allí

→there

A tiny brown mouse stands at the base of a gigantic wedge of yellow Swiss cheese, emphasizing the massive size of the cheese.

altamente

→highly

A vibrant green caterpillar sits on a large green leaf. Nearby, a colorful monarch butterfly is flying away, symbolizing the transformation that occurred previously.

anteriormente

→previously

A small child stands next to a large, brightly painted cardboard box designed to look exactly like a brick house, complete with windows and a door.

aparentemente

→apparently

A cartoon hand gently pushes a red apple out of a basket full of apples, setting it on the table beside the basket.

aparte

→aside

A cartoon hand is hovering over a tall, colorful stack of wooden blocks, gesturing vaguely to the height of the stack, representing an estimated quantity rather than a precise count.

aproximadamente

→approximately

interjection(2)

A friendly cartoon character with a wide smile nodding their head, indicating agreement or confirmation.

ajá

→uh-huh

A close-up illustration of two gentle hands clasped together in a posture of prayer or reverence, bathed in a soft, ethereal golden light shining down from above.

amén

→Amen

noun(162)

Three yellow and black striped bees flying near a bright yellow daisy flower.

abejas

→bees

A storybook illustration showing a male and a female figure, both dressed in simple dark professional suits, each holding a brown briefcase. A large, balanced scale of justice is visible between them.

abogados

→lawyers

A medical professional's hand holding a small, green stethoscope against a simple background.

aborto

→abortion

Two stylized figures standing and embracing each other warmly, illustrating a hug.

abrazo

→hug

A thick, warm red winter coat with large buttons hanging on a simple wooden wall hook.

abrigo

→coat

A bright red tulip fully bloomed in vibrant green grass, catching gentle blue raindrops.

abril

→April

An elderly man and an elderly woman standing together, smiling warmly.

abuelos

→grandparents

A storybook illustration showing a child carelessly wasting water from an overflowing faucet, letting it run onto the ground while ignoring a thirsty potted plant nearby.

abuso

→misuse

A simple cartoon illustration of a character having a minor accident, specifically slipping on a banana peel and falling onto the ground.

accidentes

→accidents

A clear glass bottle filled with golden cooking oil, sitting next to a small ceramic bowl on a wooden counter.

aceite

→oil

A single, large, acute accent mark symbol (a small diagonal line) floating in the center of a simple colorful background.

acento

→accent mark

A single, rectangular ingot of shiny, gray steel.

acero

→steel

pronoun(1)

A simplified drawing of a solitary figure standing on a grassy foreground, looking across a wide, empty field toward a distant, glowing, undefined shape on the horizon.

aquello

→that

verb(80)

A single, old brown leather suitcase sits alone on a wide, empty wooden train platform, suggesting it has been left behind.

abandonar

→to abandon

A single, faded teddy bear sitting on a dirt road next to an open, empty suitcase, suggesting it was left behind and abandoned.

abandonó

→abandoned

A small child is pulling open a brightly colored wooden door, revealing a glimpse of light from the outside.

abrió

→opened

A close-up view of a hand placing the final, bright blue piece into a nearly completed jigsaw puzzle on a wooden table.

acababa

→was finishing

A smiling bear cub completes a wooden block tower by placing the final block on top.

acabar

→to finish

A colorful illustration of a child smiling as they place the last piece into a completed jigsaw puzzle.

acabas

→you finish

A group of happy people working together to place the final puzzle piece into a large, colorful jigsaw puzzle.

acabemos

→let's finish

A cartoon hand reaching through a glowing rectangular computer screen, symbolizing accessing digital information.

acceder

→to access

A storybook illustration showing a person smiling happily as they accept a brightly wrapped gift box from someone else's outstretched hand.

aceptar

→to accept

A close-up illustration showing two hands. One hand is holding out a small, brightly wrapped gift box, and the other hand is reaching forward to receive it, symbolizing acceptance.

acepto

→I accept

A bear cub is walking across a field, moving closer to a brightly colored red mushroom house in the distance.

acercarse

→to approach

A young boy walking along a path towards a large red apple resting on the ground, clearly showing the action of moving closer.

acercó

→approached