Dictionary/Words Starting with L

Spanish Words Starting with L

Browse 243 Spanish words that start with the letter L, organized by part of speech.

Adjective(26)

A bright red ribbon, visually stretched out to an exaggerated length, winding across a simple background.

larga

→long

A winding, very long road stretching far into the distance across a green landscape.

largo

→long

A high quality storybook illustration showing a small child sitting on the ground gently petting a large, calm brown dog. The dog is looking up at the child with devotion, symbolizing loyalty.

leal

→loyal

A simple wooden judge's gavel resting horizontally on a round wooden striking block, symbolizing law and rules.

legales

→legal

A large tortoise slowly walking on green grass in a sunny meadow.

lenta

→slow

A tall, straight flagpole with a brightly colored rectangular flag fully extended at the top, indicating a high position.

levantado

→raised

A small, brightly colored bird flying out of a simple open cage and soaring into a clear blue sky.

liberado

→freed

A small blue bird flying joyfully away from a large, open, wooden cage, symbolizing freedom and being at liberty.

libre

→free

Two brightly colored birds soaring high and effortlessly in a wide-open blue sky, symbolizing freedom from confinement.

libres

→free

A large white feather drifts slowly in the air against a bright blue background, illustrating minimal weight.

ligera

→light

A perfectly folded, pristine white towel resting on a wooden shelf, symbolizing physical cleanliness.

limpio

→clean

A stunning, brightly colored monarch butterfly resting gently on a single pink flower petal.

linda

→pretty

Adjective/Verb Form(1)

A small, red suitcase being carried by a person walking down a path.

llevado

→carried

Adverb(2)

A small red house in the foreground looking across a vast, empty green landscape to a tiny blue mountain range far away on the horizon.

lejos

→far

A visual sequence showing a person first putting on socks, and then putting on shoes, to illustrate the concept of 'afterwards' or 'next'.

luego

→then

Article(3)

A single, beautiful blue butterfly resting on a green leaf, representing the Spanish word 'la' used with a feminine noun like 'la mariposa' (the butterfly).

la

→the

Three vibrant red roses in a simple glass vase, representing the use of 'las' for multiple feminine nouns.

las

→the

Several blue books stacked neatly, representing the masculine plural objects that 'los' refers to as 'the'.

los

→the

Contraction (Verb + Pronoun)(1)

A simplified illustration of a happy passenger riding in a colorful car, being transported to a new location.

llévame

→Take me

Gerund(1)

Two simplified figures wrestling intensely on a mat, locked in a grapple, illustrating physical combat.

luchando

→fighting

Noun(27)

A close-up illustration focusing only on a pair of slightly pink, closed human lips.

labios

→lips

A square object split exactly in half, showing a red side and a blue side.

lado

→side

A wide view of a still blue lake surrounded entirely by lush green hills and a few tall pine trees.

lago

→lake

Close-up of a simple stylized eye with two large, clear blue tears rolling down the cheek below it.

lágrimas

→tears

A small, lonely figure sitting on a stone bench in a dimly lit, quiet setting, hunched over with their face hidden in their hands, clearly expressing deep sorrow or lamentation.

lamento

→lament

A small, frustrated character stuck in a large puddle of sticky, green mud, unable to step forward, illustrating a delay.

largas

→delays

A cartoon depiction of a character's knee with a colorful bandage applied, indicating a scraped injury.

lesiones

→injuries

A perfectly balanced scale of justice made of gold, symbolizing official government law.

ley

→law

A simple illustration of an official parchment scroll, tightly rolled and tied with a red ribbon and gold seal, symbolizing codified laws and statutes.

leyes

→laws

A small, vibrant blue bird flying rapidly into a bright blue sky, having just escaped from a simple, open wooden cage sitting on the ground.

libertad

→freedom

A colorful, closed hardcover book lying flat on a simple surface, emphasizing its role as a general written work.

libro

→book

A simple wooden fence running horizontally across the image, clearly dividing a vibrant green field on one side from a sandy orange desert on the other, representing a border.

límite

→border

Noun (Plural)(1)

A simple, colorful illustration featuring a neat stack of three closed books with different colored covers.

libros

→books

Participle(1)

An open book resting flat on a wooden surface with a colorful ribbon bookmark placed between the pages, symbolizing that the contents have been read.

leído

→read

Pronoun(3)

A drawing of one person handing a wrapped gift to another, illustrating an action done 'to' or 'for' someone.

le

→to/for him

A person handing a bouquet of colorful flowers to a small group of three smiling people, illustrating the concept of giving something 'to them'.

les

→to them

An illustration showing how the word 'lo' can be used to replace a masculine noun, like 'el libro' (the book).

lo

→it

Verb(47)

A stern-looking storybook character stands firmly in a bright red doorway, pointing dramatically to the right, signaling a forceful command to leave. A smaller character is running away quickly from the doorway.

lárgate

→Go away!

A simple storybook illustration of a sad child sitting on the floor with a bright red bandage wrapped around their knee, clearly showing a physical injury.

lastimar

→to injure

A close-up view of hands washing a dinner plate under running water, creating soapy bubbles.

lavar

→to wash

A simple illustration of a young boy sitting comfortably on a chair, absorbed in reading a large, open book.

lee

→he reads

A happy child sitting on a green hill, engrossed in reading an open red book held in their hands.

leer

→to read

A simple storybook illustration of a person sitting down, holding an open book close to their face, fully focused on the pages they are reading.

leerlo

→to read it

A high quality storybook illustration of a young person sitting comfortably and deeply absorbed in reading an open book.

lees

→you read

A person sitting down, holding an open book in their hands, focused intently on the pages.

leí

→I read

A cartoon child happily lifting a small, brightly colored toy block high above their head with both hands.

levanta

→lifts

A young person sitting on the edge of a simple bed, stretching their arms high above their head, symbolizing the act of waking up and getting out of bed.

levantarme

→to get up

A cheerful person with messy hair sitting on the edge of a colorful bed, stretching their arms upward after waking up.

levantarse

→to get up

A storybook illustration of a child happily wiping a dirty window until it shines brightly, demonstrating the act of cleaning.

limpias

→you clean

Verb (Conjugated Form)(5)

A simplified figure holding a bright red mobile phone up to their ear, illustrating the action of calling someone.

llamaré

→I will call

A simple storybook illustration showing a stylized character standing at an open, brightly colored front door, having just stepped across the threshold.

llegaste

→you arrived

Two happy children smiling as they jointly carry a large, colorful picnic basket through a sunny green field.

llevaremos

→we will take

A sad young child is sitting down, crying with tears visibly rolling down their cheek.

llora

→cries

A triumphant cartoon figure stands on the peak of a tall, stylized hill, holding a small flag and raising one fist in victory.

logré

→I achieved

Verb (Conjugated form)(1)

A colorful storybook illustration showing a child smiling while holding a bright red telephone receiver to their ear, representing the act of calling someone.

llamará

→will call

Verb (Conjugated)(1)

A colorful storybook illustration depicting two simplified figures walking along a path leading directly toward a brightly colored, welcoming house, illustrating that they are about to reach their destination.

llegarán

→they will arrive

Verb (Conjugation)(1)

A person wearing a backpack steps out of a small canoe onto the sandy shore of a secluded, bright island, signifying the successful completion of a journey and arrival at a destination.

llegues

→you arrive (subjunctive)

Verb (First Person Singular Present Indicative)(1)

A colorful storybook illustration depicting a cheerful young person sitting on a grassy hill, completely absorbed in reading a large, open book.

leo

→I read

Verb (Gerund)(2)

A bright red train car has just arrived and is stationary next to a small, wooden station platform.

llegando

→arriving

A close-up illustration of a young child's face with visible tears streaming down their cheeks, depicting sadness.

llorando

→crying

Verb (Infinitive + Pronoun)(1)

A tall, friendly adult holding the hand of a small child, leading them along a sunny path, symbolizing the act of transporting or accompanying someone.

llevarte

→to take you

Verb (Infinitive Form)(1)

A small, joyful character stands on the summit of a stylized mountain, holding a red flag overhead, symbolizing the successful achievement of a goal.

lograrlo

→to achieve it

Verb (Infinitive phrase)(1)

A young child walking happily on a path, carrying a small wrapped gift package destined for an adult waiting nearby.

llevarle

→to take it to him/her

Verb (Past Action)(1)

Two figures standing far apart in a green field, one figure shouting toward the other with hands cupped around their mouth to amplify the sound.

llamaban

→they used to call

Verb (Past Participle)(1)

A smiling person with a backpack standing inside the brightly lit doorway of a cozy house, signifying that they have just arrived.

llegado

→arrived

Verb (Present Tense, tú form)(1)

A smiling young person carrying a large, brightly colored backpack on their shoulders, walking across a sunny green field.

llevas

→you carry

Verb (Preterite Tense)(1)

Two small figures standing happily right outside the entrance of a colorful, welcoming storybook house, signifying the completion of a journey.

llegaron

→they arrived

Verb (Preterite Tense, tú form)(1)

A colorful storybook illustration showing a young person holding a blue smartphone to their ear, indicating a completed phone call in an outdoor setting.

llamaste

→You called (informal)

Verb Construction(1)

A woman in a colorful dress holding a vintage red telephone receiver up to her ear, smiling as she engages in a conversation.

llamarla

→to call her

Verb Form (Gerund)(1)

A small, cheerful figure is actively scrubbing a visibly dirty surface, such as a kitchen counter, with a sponge. One side of the counter is covered in grime, while the side the figure has cleaned is sparkling and spotless.

limpiando

→cleaning

Verb Phrase(2)

A colorful storybook illustration showing a person holding a modern smartphone up to their ear, actively making a call. The action is directed toward a male recipient.

llamarlo

→to call him

A friendly cartoon character smiling while easily carrying a small, colorful red box in both hands.

llevarlo

→to carry it

Verb Phrase (Infinitive + Pronoun)(1)

A small child happily pulling a large, bright red suitcase across a green grassy field.

llevarla

→to take it

adjective(10)

Three thick, very long ropes lying parallel to each other on a simple floor.

largos

→long

A small child sitting on the ground, looking sad, with a bright red scrape on their knee covered by a colorful bandage.

lastimado

→hurt

A perfectly clean white shirt hanging on a clothesline, illustrating something recently washed.

lavado

→washed

A simple illustration of a wooden judge's gavel resting on a sound block, symbolizing law and legality.

legal

→legal

A tiny, simple wooden cabin sits very far away on the horizon of a vast, empty, green rolling hill under a bright blue sky.

lejano

→far

A bright red snail crawling very slowly across a large green leaf, illustrating slow physical movement.

lento

→slow

A single white feather is floating gently in the air, symbolizing lack of weight.

ligero

→light

A transparent glass jar completely filled to the brim with bright red strawberries, indicating that the container is full.

llenos

→full

A stylized illustration of a colorful, unique house with a large map pin sticking into the ground right next to it, signifying a specific location.

local

→local

A colorful storybook illustration showing two cartoon women with wild, messy hair and mismatched outfits, dancing erratically and laughing hysterically, symbolizing the state of being irrational.

locas

→crazy

adverb(3)

A perfectly balanced golden scale of justice, resting on a simple wooden surface, symbolizing adherence to the law.

legalmente

→legally

A colorful storybook illustration showing a large snail slowly inching its way across a bright green leaf.

lentamente

→slowly

An explorer standing exactly on a large red 'X' marked on a treasure map lying on the ground.

literalmente

→literally

noun(55)

A storybook illustration of a clean, brightly lit laboratory counter featuring various glass beakers filled with colorful liquids and a small microscope.

laboratorio

→laboratory

An illustration of two cartoonish figures, dressed in striped shirts and black eye masks, running quickly while carrying a single large, bulging sack over their shoulders, symbolizing stolen goods.

ladrones

→thieves

A brightly glowing table lamp with a wide shade resting on a surface, illuminating the immediate area.

lámpara

→lamp

A large, fluffy white clump of raw sheep's wool resting on a simple background.

lana

→wool

A colorful stack of wooden blocks has just toppled over on a simple wooden floor, scattering them across the ground.

lance

→incident

A simple drawing of a long, wooden spear with a sharp, gray metallic tip, standing upright.

lanza

→spear

A spotlight shines on a pedestal on a stage where a new product is being dramatically revealed, symbolizing a launch event.

lanzamiento

→launch

A single, sharp, yellow wooden pencil with a pink eraser resting on a surface.

lápiz

→pencil

A single, thin, intensely bright red laser beam shooting straight out from a small, stylized, dark handheld device, set against a contrasting dark background.

láser

→laser

A colorful illustration showing an adult comforting a sad child by gently placing a hand on their shoulder, illustrating pity.

lástima

→pity

A single, unopened, silver aluminum soda can with a bright red and white label, standing on a simple white surface.

lata

→can

A row of brightly colored industrial washing machines and dryers inside a public laundromat.

lavandería

→laundromat

verb(36)

A young person with a determined expression throwing a bright red ball high into the air.

lanzar

→throw

A strong person lifting a heavy barbell above their head, demonstrating physical strength.

levantar

→lift

A storybook illustration of a young person sitting upright in a cozy bed, stretching their arms high above their head, indicating they are waking up.

levántate

→Get up

A strong person wearing a blue shirt and yellow gloves using both hands to lift a very large, heavy, red cube off the ground.

levantó

→lifted

A simplified illustration showing a person sitting and focused on reading an open book held in their hands.

leyendo

→reading

A small blue bird flying happily out of an open, simple wooden cage, symbolizing freedom.

liberar

→to free

A person calmly holding a large, complex, tangled knot of rope, preparing to untangle it, symbolizing handling a difficulty.

lidiar

→to deal with

Two friendly people smiling while holding cell phones to their ears, engaged in a conversation, illustrating 'we will call' by telephone.

llamaremos

→we will call

A simple storybook illustration showing two children waving enthusiastically to summon a third child who is walking toward them.

llamaron

→they called

A person standing, holding an old-fashioned black telephone receiver to their ear, indicating they are making a call.

llame

→call

llamé

→I called

A brightly colored storybook illustration showing a traveler who has just completed a journey. The traveler is standing directly at the threshold of a large, welcoming wooden door, signifying arrival.

llegara

→if/when I/he/she/it arrived

verb (command form)(1)

A simple storybook illustration of a cheerful figure walking away while carrying a small, colorful bag slung over their shoulder, symbolizing the act of taking an item with them.

llévate

→take (it/them) with you

verb (conjugated form)(1)

A colorful storybook illustration showing a person sitting comfortably, holding an open book in their hands and concentrating on the pages.

lea

→read