Dictionary/Words Starting with C

Spanish Words Starting with C

Browse 794 Spanish words that start with the letter C, organized by part of speech.

Adjective(77)

A row of five colorful houses, with an arrow pointing to each one individually to represent the concept of 'each'.

cada

→each

A brightly colored illustration of a steaming mug filled with hot liquid, representing high temperature.

caliente

→hot

A drawing of a child sitting calmly, pressing a finger vertically to their lips to signal silence in a serene setting.

callado

→quiet

A sleepy brown bear cub lying on its back, yawning widely with a tired, exhausted expression.

cansado

→tired

A colorful storybook illustration showing two smiling children successfully riding their bicycles side-by-side without training wheels, demonstrating their ability and skill.

capaces

→capable

A strong, smiling young character easily lifting a very large, colorful dumbbell above their head, demonstrating great physical ability.

capaz

→capable

A brightly colored butterfly resting inside a closed, clear glass jar, symbolizing being captured or seized.

capturado

→captured

A man carrying a huge, bulging sack over his shoulder that looks extremely heavy, demonstrating being loaded down.

cargado

→loaded

A sparkling diamond ring resting on a luxurious red velvet cushion, next to a massive, overflowing pile of shiny gold coins, symbolizing a high price.

caro

→expensive

A close-up view of a woman's hand wearing a simple golden wedding ring on her ring finger.

casada

→married

A close-up view of two hands, one slightly larger and one slightly smaller, gently holding. Both hands clearly display a simple gold wedding band on the ring finger.

casado

→married

A colorful illustration showing a man and a woman smiling happily while holding hands, both wearing simple wedding rings visible on their hands.

casados

→married

Adjective / Determiner(3)

A child happily selecting one simple, solid-colored shirt from a row of identical shirts on a wooden rack.

cualquier

→any

A small child standing next to an enormous, colorful stack of wooden building blocks, looking overwhelmed or curious about the total quantity.

cuántos

→how many

Four identical, bright red apples are perfectly lined up on a plain surface.

cuatro

→four

Adverb(6)

A stack of brightly colored wooden building blocks reaching almost to the ceiling, with a small gap remaining between the top block and the ceiling.

casi

→almost

A small, red, pitched-roof house standing immediately next to the base of a tall, white lighthouse.

cerca

→near

A person looking thoughtfully at a tangled rope, wondering how to untie it.

cómo

→how

A clear glass jar filled completely to the very top with bright red liquid, contrasting with an empty jar nearby to emphasize the state of being 100% full.

completamente

→completely

A person waking up at the exact moment the sun rises, showing how 'cuando' connects two events that happen at the same time.

cuando

→when

A friendly fox wearing a backpack stands at a crossroads, looking thoughtfully down one path, symbolizing the question of when to start a journey.

cuándo

→when

Command (Imperative Verb + Pronoun)(1)

A close-up illustration showing two different hands clasped together in a firm handshake, symbolizing trust and agreement.

créeme

→Believe me

Compound Verb Form(1)

A colorful storybook illustration showing a woman and a man sitting comfortably on a park bench, facing each other and smiling warmly during a relaxed conversation, signifying familiarity.

conocerla

→to know her

Determiner/Pronoun(1)

A small child standing in a lush garden, pointing towards a dense group of red roses with an inquisitive expression, suggesting a question about quantity.

cuántas

→How many

Gerund(1)

A simple blue square object is actively morphing its shape, with one corner already becoming rounded as it transitions into a circular form, symbolizing change.

cambiando

→changing

Gerund (The '-ing' action form)(1)

A happy cartoon child with bright clothes running across a grassy field under a sunny sky, clearly mid-stride.

corriendo

→running

Gerund (Verb Form)(1)

A small child kneeling next to a bright green seedling in a red pot, gently pouring water from a miniature blue watering can onto the soil, illustrating the action of nurturing.

cuidando

→taking care of

Interjection(1)

A small child character with a dramatic, frustrated expression, hopping on one foot and holding the other, having just stubbed their toe on a brightly colored toy block.

carajo

→damn!

Noun(97)

A well-dressed man in a suit and tie, smiling politely and tipping his hat.

caballero

→gentleman

Two well-dressed men politely shaking hands in a formal setting.

caballeros

→gentlemen

A friendly, sturdy brown horse standing in a bright green meadow under a blue sky.

caballo

→horse

A small, rustic wooden cabin with a pitched roof, situated in a sunny forest clearing.

cabaña

→cabin

A close-up view of a person's head and shoulders drawn in a simple, friendly storybook style.

cabeza

→head

Two simple, stylized, motionless human figures lying flat on a grassy field, representing corpses.

cadáveres

→corpses

A steaming cup of dark coffee in a white ceramic mug, emphasizing the hot beverage.

café

→coffee

A plain, brown, rectangular cardboard box sitting on a wooden floor.

caja

→box

A colorful, simple illustration of a narrow city street lined with small, vibrant buildings under a clear sky.

calle

→street

A perfectly still, glassy blue lake surrounded by gentle green hills under a clear sky, symbolizing serenity.

calma

→calm

A cozy, neatly made wooden bed with colorful blankets and pillows inside a simple bedroom.

cama

→bed

A colorful illustration of a vintage-style photographic camera with a large lens and a flash cube on top.

cámara

→camera

Numeral(2)

An illustration showing exactly one hundred small red apples arranged in a perfect ten-by-ten grid on a flat white surface.

cien

→one hundred

A grouping of exactly one hundred small, brightly colored round balloons floating together in a clear blue sky, illustrating the quantity one hundred.

ciento

→one hundred

Past Participle(3)

A small, wide-eyed, bright orange fish dangling from a simple fishing hook held by an unseen hand, illustrating the moment of capture.

cogido

→caught

A colorful storybook illustration of a winding dirt path leading up a small green hill. A bright red flag is firmly planted at the exact beginning of the path, marking the starting point.

comenzado

→started

A happy child holding a single, shiny gold coin they have just successfully picked up from the ground.

conseguido

→obtained (used with 'haber')

Plural Noun (Quantity)(1)

A massive, sprawling collection of identical, small, colorful objects, such as blue marbles or colorful candies, covering the ground and extending into the distance, illustrating a very large, indefinite quantity.

cientos

→hundreds

Preposition(1)

Two stylized knights facing each other ready for a competition, symbolizing opposition.

contra

→against

Pronoun(7)

An illustration of a friendly person gesturing for someone to join them on a park bench, representing the idea of 'with me'.

conmigo

→with me

A smiling young girl walking outdoors while hugging a small, red toy wagon tightly in front of her chest, symbolizing that the item is with her.

consigo

→with him/herself

Two happy cartoon children walking side-by-side down a sunny path, holding hands.

contigo

→with you

An illustration showing three identical blue doors. A bright yellow spotlight shines intensely on only the middle door, symbolizing the specific selection implied by the relative pronoun 'cual'.

cual

→which

A hand selecting one specific red apple from a group of various colorful fruits.

cuál

→which

A cartoon hand hovers over three distinct shapes (a red square, a blue circle, and a yellow star) arranged side-by-side on a plain background, visually illustrating the process of selecting items from a group.

cuáles

→which ones

A person happily holding a massive, overflowing pile of gifts and everyday objects, symbolizing 'everything that' they possess.

cuánto

→all that

Relative Adjective(1)

A storybook illustration showing a little girl holding a single, vibrant red rose. A large, friendly golden retriever dog sits next to her, looking up at the rose, symbolizing a possessive relationship.

cuya

→whose

Verb(96)

A simple cartoon figure is shown mid-fall, tumbling downwards after tripping over a small mound on the ground.

caí

→I fell

A bright red apple resting on the grass beneath the tree from which it fell.

caído

→fallen

A simple colorful illustration showing a person's hand with an index finger pressed vertically against their lips, signaling the 'shush' or 'be quiet' gesture.

cállese

→Be quiet

A simple storybook illustration of a friendly cartoon character sitting cross-legged, taking a deep, visible breath, symbolizing the act of calming down.

cálmate

→Calm down

A chameleon visually demonstrating color change, with one side matching a green leaf and the other side matching brown bark.

cambia

→changes

A simple illustration of a tree where half the leaves are vibrant green and the other half are bright red and orange, depicting the change of seasons.

cambiar

→to change

A colorful illustration showing two hands in the process of exchanging objects: a red square block is being traded for a blue triangular block, symbolizing a change or swap.

cambie

→change

A colorful storybook illustration showing a simplified figure wearing a red shirt and blue pants actively taking a large step forward on a simple green path, illustrating the action of walking.

camina

→walks

A simple, colorful storybook illustration of a cheerful yellow bird perched on a green tree branch, singing with its beak wide open, with a blue musical note floating above its head.

canta

→sings

A happy child stands on a simple stage, singing enthusiastically into a standing microphone. Bright, colorful musical notes float in the air around the child's head, illustrating the sound.

cantando

→singing

A bright red smartphone is plugged into a wall outlet via a white cord. A green lightning bolt icon appears on the screen, indicating it is charging.

cargando

→charging

A simple storybook illustration showing two diverse figures exchanging wedding rings, symbolizing the act of marrying.

casamos

→we marry

Verb (Command Form)(3)

A small, agitated, dark gray storm cloud rapidly dissolving and dissipating into a clear, peaceful blue sky, symbolizing the act of calming down.

cálmese

→Calm down

A young child is sitting at a simple wooden table, deeply engrossed and focused on carefully stacking colorful wooden blocks to build a tall, balanced tower.

concéntrate

→Concentrate!

Three figures running swiftly across a bright green meadow, depicting an urgent command for a group to move quickly.

corran

→Run!

Verb (Compound Command)(1)

A cartoon hand gently picking up a colorful red apple from a flat surface.

cógelo

→Take it

Verb (Conjugated Form)(7)

A friendly cashier standing behind a counter receiving a stack of money from a customer, illustrating the action of collecting payment.

cobra

→he/she/it collects (money)

Three cheerful characters, side-by-side, stepping over a white starting line onto a bright green path, symbolizing the beginning of a journey.

comenzamos

→we start

A brightly colored illustration of a person smiling while holding a freshly purchased bright red apple and a small paper shopping bag, indicating a completed transaction.

compré

→I bought

A small blue gift box sits near a large green key. A thick, curving red thread connects the blue box directly to the green key, symbolizing that one object concerns or relates to the other.

concierne

→concerns

A person stands looking up thoughtfully as a soft, ethereal light shines down on their face, symbolizing the act of belief or acceptance.

creas

→(that) you believe

A vibrant red coat is suspended from a simple wooden hook mounted on a white wall.

cuelga

→hangs

A small girl carefully pouring water from a miniature watering can onto a bright yellow potted sunflower, illustrating the act of caring for a plant.

cuida

→takes care of

Verb (Conjugation)(3)

A simplified storybook illustration showing a small human figure tumbling through the air, clearly descending towards the ground below.

caiga

→(that) I fall

A storybook illustration showing a young child sitting peacefully and quietly on a large cushion, demonstrating the state of being silent.

calla

→is quiet

A happy child sitting at a table, taking a large bite out of a bright red apple.

come

→eats

Verb (Future Tense Form)(1)

A small green sprout pushing up from a brown seed partially buried in dark soil, symbolizing future growth and transformation.

cambiará

→will change

Verb (Gerund)(4)

A small, simple character, like an anthropomorphic mouse, is actively tipping over a large, brightly colored bucket of paint, causing a noticeable spill on a clean wooden floor.

cometiendo

→committing

A child sitting cross-legged on a grassy hill, resting their chin on their hand, looking thoughtfully into the distance.

considerando

→considering

A vibrant illustration showing a caterpillar actively splitting its chrysalis, halfway through transforming into a beautiful blue butterfly, illustrating a change in form.

convirtiendo

→converting

A person sitting at a table, actively assembling a small, colorful wooden robot model. The person is focused on placing the final piece onto the toy.

creando

→creating

Verb (Gerund/Present Participle)(1)

A brightly colored storybook illustration showing a transaction. A cartoon customer's hand is placing a gold coin into the open palm of a vendor's hand, signifying a purchase. Next to the hands is a large pile of fresh, colorful fruit.

comprando

→buying

Verb (Imperative)(2)

A stylized illustration of a character placing their index finger vertically over their closed lips in the universal gesture for silence.

cállate

→Be quiet

A storybook illustration showing two friendly cartoon characters, a rabbit and a bear, standing outside a colorful house. The rabbit is walking away but turns back to wave goodbye to the bear, who is waving back from the doorway, illustrating a warm farewell.

cuídate

→Take care (of yourself)

Verb (Infinitive + Pronoun)(1)

A close-up view of two hands gently touching, one hand placing a simple gold wedding band onto the ring finger of the other hand, symbolizing the marriage ceremony.

casarte

→to get married (you, informal)

Verb (Past Participle)(1)

A vibrant green caterpillar is shown mid-transformation, with one side of its body already a fully formed blue butterfly wing, illustrating the action of having changed.

cambiado

→changed

Verb (Past Tense)(3)

A person holding a newly painted blue wooden block, standing next to a paint can, illustrating that they modified the object.

cambió

→changed

A storybook illustration showing a child sitting comfortably and actively telling a vivid story to a friendly adult who is listening intently.

contó

→told

A pair of red scissors cutting a blue ribbon in half.

cortó

→cut (he/she/it did)

Verb (Present Participle / Gerund)(1)

A small green sapling plant pushing up through dark brown soil, illustrating physical growth.

creciendo

→growing

Verb (Present Tense)(1)

A colorful illustration showing two happy children simultaneously splitting a single large red apple between them, symbolizing the act of sharing.

compartimos

→we share

Verb (conjugated form)(1)

A close-up illustration of a pair of feet wearing simple shoes, taking the very first step onto a brightly lit path that stretches into the distance. The background is simple and colorful.

comencé

→I started

Verb (conjugated)(1)

A colorful storybook illustration showing a gray rock transforming into a sparkling gold coin in mid-air.

convierte

→converts

Verb Form (Gerund)(2)

A cheerful, simplified human figure is shown in mid-stride, actively walking across a bright green grassy field, illustrating movement.

caminando

→walking

A construction worker wearing a hard hat and safety vest places a single red brick onto a partially built wall, symbolizing physical construction.

construyendo

→building

Verb Form (Infinitive + Direct Object attached)(1)

A high quality simple colorful storybook illustration showing two adult male figures standing face-to-face. Both are smiling warmly, indicating a friendly and familiar connection.

conocerlo

→to know him

Verb Form (Past Participle)(2)

A close-up view of two human hands completing a transaction. One hand is dropping gold coins into the palm of the other hand, which is holding a single red apple.

comprado

→bought

A simple clay statue of a smiling figure stands on a pedestal next to a sculptor who has just finished their work, emphasizing the completion of the action.

creado

→created

Verb form(2)

A brightly colored storybook illustration showing a simplistic character taking the very first step across a white starting line on a green field, symbolizing the beginning of an action.

comience

→start

A brightly colored storybook illustration showing a young child sitting at a small wooden table, happily bringing a piece of food to their mouth with a fork.

comiendo

→eating

Verbal Form (Gerund)(1)

A close-up view of dark soil with a small brown seed beginning to sprout, showing a bright green shoot pushing upward, symbolizing the start of a continuous process.

comenzando

→starting

adjective(34)

Two brightly colored mugs, both emitting visible steam, signifying high temperature.

calientes

→hot

A simple, stylized illustration of a red human heart.

cardíaco

→cardiac

A small green monster looking suspiciously and sadly at two happy, cartoonish characters holding hands, illustrating jealousy.

celoso

→jealous

A single, bright yellow star placed perfectly in the center of a simple blue sky background, illustrating its central position.

central

→central

A small red house standing immediately next to a tall, lush green tree in a bright field.

cercana

→close

A small, red-roofed house sitting immediately beside a large, green oak tree.

cercano

→near

A simple wooden door is completely shut, showing no opening, illustrating the concept of 'closed'.

cerrada

→closed

A simple, solid brown wooden door completely shut within a white frame, illustrating that it is physically closed.

cerrado

→closed

A simple depiction of the flag of China, featuring a red field with five yellow stars.

chino

→Chinese

A woman stands outdoors, holding a white cane extended in front of her, indicating she is blind.

ciega

→blind

A close-up illustration of a face with eyes tightly shut, symbolizing the inability to see.

ciego

→blind

A clear glass beaker filled with bright green liquid, gently bubbling, resting on a small metal lab stand.

científico

→scientific

adverb(6)

A cartoon figure standing firmly on a large, stable gray rock and pointing forward with a confident expression, illustrating certainty.

ciertamente

→certainly

A high quality simple colorful storybook illustration showing a small red ball rolling continuously along a winding green path that stretches into the distance, symbolizing ongoing action.

constantemente

→constantly

A simple wooden toy block with a square hole, and a matching square wooden peg that is perfectly inserted into the hole, demonstrating a task completed correctly.

correctamente

→correctly

A colorful storybook illustration showing two perfectly identical green trees standing side-by-side on a small hill, emphasizing they are the same height and size.

cuan

→as

A very small brown mouse stands at the base of an enormous, brightly colored red apple, looking up in awe. The contrast in size illustrates the concept of great degree or magnitude.

cuán

→how

A close-up illustration of a small child carefully using both hands to gently place a single red flower into a small, clear glass vase, showing high concentration.

cuidadosamente

→carefully

interjection(2)

A small, cheerful person depicted in a storybook style, raising their eyebrows and widening their eyes dramatically, with a slightly open mouth, showing an expression of total astonishment or awe.

caramba

→Wow!

A small, wide-eyed child standing next to a massive, vibrant yellow sunflower that towers over them, looking up in awe and surprise.

caray

→Wow

noun(299)

A majestic brown horse standing in a bright green field under a clear blue sky, illustrating the animal meaning.

caballos

→horses

A simple storybook illustration of the back of a person's head showing long, flowing brown hair covering the scalp.

cabello

→hair

A simple drawing of three distinct human heads, clearly separated, emphasizing them as body parts.

cabezas

→heads

A small, cozy ship cabin compartment featuring a circular porthole looking out onto the ocean, and a neatly made bunk bed.

cabina

→cabin

A thick, coiled gray electrical cable with exposed copper wires at the end, suggesting power or connectivity.

cable

→cable

A close-up of several thick, brightly colored electrical cables bundled together, including red, blue, and yellow wires.

cables

→cables

A high, rocky piece of land dramatically jutting out into a vast blue ocean under a clear sky.

cabo

→cape

A simple drawing of a brown and white goat standing on a patch of green grass.

cabra

→goat

A close-up view of several interlocking metallic chain links lying on a surface.

cadena

→chain

A simple illustration of three heavy, interlocking metal chain links.

cadenas

→chains

A colorful illustration of a cozy coffee shop interior, showing a barista standing behind a counter with a steaming coffee cup and pastries.

cafetería

→coffee shop

A simple drawing of a cartoonish character, perhaps a small bear or child, tumbling head over heels after tripping on a small stone, illustrating the physical act of falling.

caída

→fall

verb(112)

A ripe red apple detaching from a green tree branch and falling rapidly toward the ground.

cae

→falls

Three red apples simultaneously falling from a tree branch towards the grassy ground.

caen

→they fall

A small, round blue cartoon character is tumbling rapidly downwards through the air against a simple background, illustrating physical descent.

caer

→to fall

A red apple is falling from a tree branch toward the grass below.

caerá

→will fall

A stylized illustration of a person falling through the air with their arms flailing, looking surprised.

caes

→you fall

A child sitting still and quiet on a colorful cushion, demonstrating the action of being silent and refraining from speaking.

callar

→to be silent

A vibrant storybook illustration showing a green caterpillar mid-transformation into a colorful butterfly.

cambian

→they change

A simple colorful illustration depicting three green caterpillars on a branch next to three brightly colored butterflies flying away, symbolizing transformation and change.

cambiaron

→they changed

A hand is swapping a red apple for a green banana on a wooden table, illustrating the act of replacement.

cambié

→I changed

A simplified illustration of a single figure walking forward on a clear, sunny path, shown mid-stride.

caminar

→to walk

A colorful event ticket being ripped exactly in half, symbolizing the event's cancellation.

cancelar

→cancel

A joyful person standing on a stage singing loudly into a microphone, with colorful musical notes floating around their head.

cantar

→to sing

verb (conjugated)(1)

A perfectly square blue block is placed snugly inside a matching square hole on a yellow background, demonstrating a perfect fit.

cabe

→fits