Dictionary/Words Starting with A

Spanish Words Starting with A

Adjective(65)

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

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

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

Noun (Plural)(1)

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

asientos

→seats

Noun (a word for a person, place, thing, or idea)(1)

A colorful outdoor festival with a large banner, colorful flags, and a crowd of people celebrating.

acontecimiento

→event

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(69)

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

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

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(178)

A single, lonely teddy bear sitting on a wooden bench in an empty park.

abandonada

→abandoned

A sad small person sitting on a park bench with shoulders slumped and head down.

abatido

→dejected

A simple drawing of a person's torso with a highlighted circle over the stomach area.

abdominal

→abdominal

A small character standing at the base of a massive, towering mountain of colorful boxes that looms over them.

abrumador

→overwhelming

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

absoluta

→absolute

A glowing lightbulb floating above a person's head, representing a conceptual idea.

abstracto

→abstract

adverb(20)

A child smiling and holding their hands out wide, showing an empty and open wooden box to a friend.

abiertamente

→openly

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 child carefully placing a square wooden block into a matching square hole in a toy box.

adecuadamente

→properly

interjection(4)

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

ajá

→uh-huh

A person with arms raised high and a joyful expression, surrounded by bright sunbeams.

aleluya

→hallelujah

A friendly person holding a vintage telephone receiver to their ear with a smiling expression.

aló

→hello

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(404)

A kind-looking man in a long brown robe holding a wooden staff, standing in front of an arched stone doorway.

abad

→abbot

A single, worn-out teddy bear sitting alone on a wooden bench in an empty park.

abandono

→abandonment

A colorful folding hand fan with a floral pattern, partially opened.

abanico

→hand fan

A wooden crate filled with fresh loaves of bread, green vegetables, and a glass pitcher of water.

abastecimiento

→supply

A simple illustration of a person's torso showing the stomach area.

abdomen

→abdomen

Colorful wooden blocks stacked together in a playful pile.

abecé

→ABCs

preposition(1)

A small red bird flying in the air, clearly moving toward a large green tree on the horizon.

a

→to

pronoun(2)

A person pointing toward a distant green mountain in the far background.

aquél

→that one (over there)

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(327)

A small, lonely brown puppy sitting on a street corner next to a cardboard box as a car drives away in the distance.

abandona

→he/she/it abandons

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 large, colorful map of a mountain range being covered by a soft, translucent blue sheet.

abarcar

→to cover

A friendly person handing a large crate of fresh red apples and vegetables to another person.

abastecer

→to supply

A hand pressing into a soft, fluffy piece of dough on a wooden table.

ablandar

→to soften