Dictionary/Words Starting with M

Spanish Words Starting with M

Browse 421 Spanish words that start with the letter M, organized by part of speech.

Abbreviation(1)

A single water droplet falling from a faucet into a pool, representing a short unit of time passing.

min

→minute

Adjective(44)

A close-up view of a hand holding a wooden wand that is actively shooting bright blue and purple magical sparks.

mágico

→magical

A tall, intricately decorated golden castle with many towers, standing against a bright blue sky, illustrating grandeur and splendor.

magnífica

→magnificent

A bright red apple with a large, visible rotten brown spot on its side, symbolizing poor quality.

mala

→bad

A bright red apple that has a large, visible patch of brown rot and mold on one side, illustrating poor quality.

malas

→bad

A woman stands in a kitchen, throwing her hands up in exasperation next to a coffee machine that is sputtering and failing to work, symbolizing frustration.

maldita

→damn

A small child stands next to a large, spilled ice cream cone on the ground, making an extremely frustrated, exaggerated face and stomping their foot, illustrating intense annoyance.

malditas

→damn

A highly frustrated man standing next to a small, broken-down car with the hood open, depicting annoyance.

maldito

→damn

A cartoon character with a bright red face expressing intense frustration while pulling on a thick rope tied into an impossible, stubborn knot.

malditos

→damn

A poorly made, broken toy robot with an arm dangling off, illustrating low quality.

malo

→bad

A high quality storybook illustration showing a sinister, dark-cloaked figure with a sharp, cruel grin, standing against a simple, colorful background, symbolizing wickedness.

malvado

→wicked

A bright red vintage bicycle standing upright, looking perfectly clean and polished, leaning against a sunny wall.

mantenido

→maintained

A small child stands on a green hill and looks up in amazement at a huge, perfectly formed, colorful rainbow filling the sky. The scene evokes a sense of wonder.

maravilloso

→wonderful

Adjective (Possessive)(1)

A person pointing proudly to their own chest with a friendly smile.

mi

→my

Adjective / Determiner(2)

A gigantic, overflowing pile of brightly colored red apples stacked high on a small wooden table, representing abundance.

mucha

→a lot of

A large pile of many pink and red roses illustrating abundance.

muchas

→many

Adverb(4)

A person looking frustrated at a burnt cake they just took out of the oven, illustrating an action done badly.

mal

→badly

A half-full glass of water next to a nearly full glass, representing the idea of 'more'.

más

→more

Two stacks of coins side-by-side. One stack is tall and the other is much shorter, indicating 'less'.

menos

→less

An illustration of a volume knob turned all the way up to the maximum level, with sound waves coming out.

muy

→very

Conjunction(2)

A winding road suddenly ending at the edge of a deep, dramatic canyon, illustrating the concept of contrast or opposition.

mas

→but

Two children performing different activities simultaneously: one reading a book and the other cooking at a stove.

mientras

→while

Contraction(3)

A child carefully holding a small blue watering can and gently watering a vibrant green potted plant on a bright windowsill.

mantenerlo

→to maintain it

A high quality simple colorful storybook illustration showing a child pointing emphatically with their finger toward a smiling girl standing nearby, illustrating the command 'look at her'.

mírala

→Look at her

A high quality storybook illustration showing two young children outdoors. One child is pointing excitedly with their finger towards a bright red balloon floating high in the blue sky. The second child is looking upwards, following the direction of the pointed finger.

míralo

→Look at it

Gerund(4)

A close-up view showing a person's hands firmly gripping a large steering wheel inside a colorful vehicle, illustrating the act of driving.

manejando

→driving

A simple red fox character decisively catching a small gray mouse character in a bright green field, symbolizing the action of taking life.

matando

→killing

A hand gently pushing a small, colorful wooden block into a matching square hole on a wooden shape-sorter toy.

metiendo

→putting (in)

A small, elderly bluebird resting peacefully on a green mossy branch with its eyes gently closed, illustrating the process of ending life.

muriendo

→dying

Interjection(2)

A young person looking attentively toward the side, indicating they are listening and ready to respond politely.

mandé

→Yes?

A friendly person pointing to a beautiful sunset to get someone's attention.

mira

→Look

Noun(58)

A woman with a warm, kind expression holding her young daughter in a gentle hug.

madre

→mother

A friendly male teacher standing at a low desk in a colorful classroom, holding up a bright red apple for two small, attentive children.

maestro

→teacher

A storybook illustration of a wizard in a blue hat and robes, standing in a forest clearing, holding a glowing green orb that emits bright sparks.

magia

→magic

A sinister witch in a dark cloak stands on a hill, casting a stream of green magical energy towards a small, distant village below.

maldición

→curse

Three brightly colored, simple rectangular suitcases stacked slightly, ready for a journey.

maletas

→suitcases

A warm illustration of a mother with brown hair hugging her young child, both are smiling.

mamá

→mom

A simple drawing of three large gray elephants standing close together on a grassy plain, representing a herd.

manada

→herd

Two distinct paths, one paved and one dirt trail, both leading toward a bright, welcoming destination building.

manera

→way

A close-up view of a human hand, open and resting, clearly showing the fingers and palm.

mano

→hand

A pair of human hands, depicted with palms slightly open and facing up.

manos

→hands

A bright yellow, rectangular block of butter resting on a simple wooden cutting board.

mantequilla

→butter

A beautiful sunrise over a peaceful green valley, representing the morning.

mañana

→morning

Noun (Plural)(1)

A colorful illustration showing three distinct, bright targets or bullseyes standing upright on a grassy hill, symbolizing objectives or aims.

metas

→goals

Number / Adjective(1)

A small red bird perched on a huge, neat pile of one thousand identical green apples.

mil

→thousand

Past Participle(1)

A simple storybook illustration of a stylized person holding a large, cheerful, yellow mask partially covering their face, symbolizing deception.

mentido

→lied

Possessive Adjective(2)

A joyful girl standing next to a small, brightly colored storybook cottage, placing her hand firmly on the wall to show ownership.

mía

→my

A smiling person standing between their two happy dogs, with an arm around each one.

mis

→my

Pronoun(4)

An illustration of a person pointing to their own chest while another person points at them, showing an action directed at 'me'.

me

→me

A friendly cartoon person pointing to their own chest with a smile, indicating 'me'.

mí

→me

A happy child is hugging a bouquet of three vibrant red flowers tightly to their chest, clearly showing possession.

mías

→mine

A person pointing to a blue backpack on a table, indicating that it belongs to them.

mío

→mine

Proper Noun(1)

A simple storybook illustration of a friendly young boy with short hair wearing a blue shirt, representing the common English male name Michael.

michael

→Michael

Quantifying Expression(1)

A visually overwhelming concentration of brightly colored rubber balls spilling out of a large basket and covering the ground, illustrating a large quantity.

montones

→loads

Verb(52)

A close-up view of a person's hands gripping a steering wheel inside a brightly colored vehicle.

manejarlo

→to drive it

A child maintaining order by placing a colorful toy block onto a perfectly organized, clean shelf.

mantener

→to keep

A person standing perfectly balanced on a single foot with arms outstretched, maintaining a steady posture, representing keeping oneself in a state.

mantenerte

→to keep yourself

A high quality storybook illustration showing a small, friendly character carefully supporting the base of a perfectly balanced, colorful stack of wooden blocks to keep them stable and upright.

mantenga

→keep

Three children holding the strings of a large, steady kite in the sky.

mantienen

→they keep

A drawing of a child holding a small, glowing, ethereal heart securely against their chest with both hands, symbolizing the act of keeping something safe.

mantuvo

→kept

A large, cartoon hand decisively pushes a small, male wooden puppet figure off a simple, colorful stage, symbolizing a definitive ending or defeat.

mátalo

→Kill him

A high quality simple colorful storybook illustration showing two figures firmly holding down a small, stylized, abstract figure, stopping its movement entirely.

matan

→they kill

A single, bright red flower wilting and turning brown, covered in a thin layer of white frost, symbolizing its death.

matar

→to kill

A simple, stylized human figure standing resolutely, holding a wooden stick or stylized, non-specific weapon raised high above their head, poised for immediate action, representing a firm future intent.

mataré

→I will kill

A simple, brightly colored paper doll lying flat and still on a surface.

matarla

→to kill her

A storybook scene where a shadowy figure extinguishes a small lit candle held by a sad masculine figure, symbolizing the end of his life.

matarlo

→to kill him

Verb (Command Form)(4)

A close-up view of a hand tightly gripping the string of a vibrant red balloon, preventing it from floating away.

mantén

→keep

A small, friendly brown dog sitting perfectly still on a green patch of grass, illustrating the concept of staying put.

mantente

→Stay

A small figure stepping across the threshold of a brightly lit, open doorway, moving from the outside into the interior of a room.

métete

→get in

A small child holds out a single bright red apple with an open hand towards another child who is looking eagerly at the apple.

muéstrame

→Show me

Verb (Command form)(1)

A colorful storybook illustration showing a small, friendly, round cartoon character taking a large, energetic first step forward on a simple, green path, clearly initiating movement.

muévete

→Move!

Verb (Compound Command)(1)

A small child gently tapping the shoulder of a taller adult. The child is looking up intently at the adult, who is turning their head to meet the child's gaze, illustrating the command 'Look at me.'

mírame

→Look at me

Verb (Conjugated Form)(10)

A colorful storybook illustration showing two friendly figures collaborating to extinguish a small red flame using a bucket of water.

matamos

→we kill

A stylized illustration of a solitary figure standing next to a large, extinguished candle. A thin wisp of smoke rises from the wick, symbolizing the finality of an action.

matara

→I/he/she killed (hypothetically)

A simple, colorful storybook illustration showing a character who has been caught in a falsehood. A long, twisting, blue ribbon, symbolizing a tangled lie, is emerging directly from the character's mouth.

mentiste

→you lied

A child's hand putting a bright red wooden block into a simple open blue toy chest, illustrating the act of putting something inside.

metes

→you put in

A close-up illustration of a young person looking intently upwards, their gaze fixed on a small, bright yellow bird sitting on a green tree branch.

miré

→I looked

A cartoon illustration of a distressed person covering their ears while a large, buzzing mosquito hovers nearby, symbolizing annoyance.

moleste

→bother

A small child is repeatedly pulling the brightly colored dress of a taller woman, who looks frustrated and slightly exasperated by the continuous disturbance.

molestes

→you bother

A vivid illustration of a single red rose, its petals shriveled and stem bent, drooping heavily as if losing life.

muera

→may die

A simple illustration of a small red cube sliding across a flat, bright blue surface, clearly indicating movement and a shift in position.

mueva

→move

A high quality simple colorful storybook illustration of a stylized human figure taking a large, active step forward, clearly depicting motion.

muevas

→(that you) move

Verb (Conjugation)(1)

A storybook illustration of a small child character with a guilty expression, standing and hiding a large, obviously fake and brightly colored flower behind their back. A single, visible petal of the fake flower is sticking out, symbolizing the act of telling a lie.

mientas

→(that) you lie

Verb (Future Tense)(1)

A friendly cartoon character stands on a small stage, holding a single bright red apple high above their head, clearly presenting it to the viewer.

mostraré

→I will show

Verb (Gerund)(2)

A young child kneeling in a sunny green field, actively focusing their gaze upward at a colorful butterfly hovering over a flower.

mirando

→looking

A simple, colorful illustration showing a small, persistent yellow and black bee buzzing intensely right next to the large, fuzzy ear of a grumpy brown bear. The bear is clearly annoyed.

molestando

→bothering

Verb (Infinitive Form)(1)

A curious young child is standing in a brightly colored field, staring directly out of the frame with focused eyes, illustrating the action of looking at the viewer.

mirarme

→to look at me

Verb (Infinitive with attached Pronoun)(1)

A brightly colored illustration showing a standing figure holding a bright red apple in their hand and extending it toward a second figure, clearly presenting the object.

mostrarle

→to show him/her/you (formal)

Verb (Past Participle)(1)

A grumpy bear cub sitting up in bed, rubbing its eyes, looking annoyed that a butterfly has just flown away out the window.

molestado

→bothered

Verb (Past Tense)(1)

A cartoon hand gently placing a red block inside a blue wooden box.

metió

→He/She/It put

Verb (conjugated form)(1)

A simple illustration showing a character, reminiscent of Pinocchio, whose nose has grown significantly long, symbolizing that they have told a lie.

mentí

→I lied

Verb Form(2)

A cheerful cartoon traveler, wearing a small backpack, walking away down a winding path towards the background. The traveler is waving goodbye over their shoulder.

marcho

→I leave

A high quality simple colorful storybook illustration of a young child smiling innocently while standing. The child is holding their hands behind their back, with the fingers of one hand secretly crossed, indicating they are telling a falsehood.

mintiendo

→lying

Verb Form (Gerund)(1)

A bright red spherical ball is depicted mid-roll, moving quickly across a simple green grassy field, illustrating physical motion.

moviendo

→moving

Verb Phrase (Infinitive + Direct Object Pronoun)(1)

A large, friendly cartoon figure is blowing a gentle puff of air towards two smaller, stylized wooden figures, causing them to tip over onto the ground.

matarlos

→to kill them

adjective(18)

A close-up view of a simple wooden magic wand emitting bright blue and purple sparks against a dark background.

mágica

→magical

A highly detailed, majestic golden castle with tall spires, positioned prominently on a bright green hill under a sunny blue sky.

magnífico

→magnificent

A close-up illustration of three brown, shriveled, and partially molded apples sitting on a clean wooden table, indicating low quality.

malos

→bad

A woman with a sharp, malevolent smile, wearing a dark cloak and holding a single, poison-green apple.

malvada

→wicked

A pair of hands holding knitting needles and brightly colored yarn, actively creating a piece of fabric.

manual

→manual

A bright orange and blue tropical fish swimming next to vibrant red and purple coral underwater.

marino

→marine

A clear glass tumbler filled completely to the brim with bright blue liquid, showing the highest possible amount without spilling.

máximo

→maximum

A tall adult with slightly graying hair smiling down warmly at a much shorter, younger child, illustrating the comparison of ages.

mayores

→older

mental

→mental

A simple cartoon character standing with a slightly visible, knotted, and tangled tongue, symbolizing deceitful speech or a lying nature.

mentiroso

→lying

A minuscule grey mouse standing next to an enormous block of yellow cheddar cheese, emphasizing the size difference.

menudo

→small

A small, frustrated brown bear cub with its head firmly lodged inside a brightly colored honey pot, unable to pull free.

metido

→stuck

adverb(2)

A small, cheerful storybook character is enthusiastically hugging a gigantic, bright red heart that is much larger than they are, symbolizing intense affection.

muchísimo

→very much

Two friendly, stylized figures standing facing each other, both extending a flower toward the other person, symbolizing a mutual exchange of goodwill.

mutuamente

→mutually

noun(144)

A proud, colorful rooster standing prominently in a green field.

macho

→male

A stern, well-dressed woman in a purple dress and gold jewelry, holding a large antique key while standing confidently in front of a heavy, closed red velvet curtain.

madame

→madam

A close-up view of several smooth, brown wooden planks stacked neatly on top of each other.

madera

→wood

A group of three smiling adult women, each holding the hand of a small child, standing together in a park, illustrating the concept of mothers.

madres

→mothers

A smiling female teacher standing next to a colorful globe on a small table in a classroom setting.

maestra

→teacher

A simple illustration showing three diverse adults, two women and one man, standing happily near a colorful chalkboard in a brightly lit classroom.

maestros

→teachers

Three serious figures wearing dark suits and fedoras are sitting around a large, dimly lit table, suggesting a secret meeting of an organized crime group.

mafia

→mafia

A stage performer dressed as a magician, wearing a tuxedo and top hat, holding a wand, with a rabbit emerging from the hat.

mago

→magician

A single, bright yellow ear of corn with green husks peeled back, set against a simple background.

maíz

→corn

A massive, ornate golden throne centered on a raised platform, featuring a deep red velvet cushion. The throne symbolizes royal dignity and formal power.

majestad

→majesty

A colorful landscape featuring a solitary, healthy green tree on a bright hill. A creeping, dark swirl of deep purple and black shadow is moving across the ground towards the tree, symbolizing general evil.

maldad

→evil

Two cartoon characters, one holding a red square and the other holding a blue circle, looking confusedly at each other, representing a communication error.

malentendido

→misunderstanding

preposition(1)

A cheerful person effortlessly using a long wooden lever resting on a small fulcrum to lift a large gray boulder off the ground.

mediante

→by means of

pronoun(1)

A small boy proudly pointing at three identical red toy cars lined up on the ground, illustrating possession of multiple masculine objects.

míos

→mine

verb(42)

A simplified illustration of a boss figure standing on a mound, pointing decisively with a serious expression, commanding a smaller worker figure below who is immediately beginning a task.

manda

→orders

A cartoon hand dropping a sealed brown package into a bright red mailbox.

mandar

→to send

A colorful storybook illustration showing a king sitting on a simple throne, pointing decisively with one hand towards a kneeling knight, symbolizing giving a command.

mandó

→ordered

A person sitting happily in the driver's seat of a bright red car, holding the steering wheel and looking forward, illustrating the action of driving.

maneja

→drives

A person wearing overalls is happily repairing a wooden fence post with a hammer, demonstrating self-reliance and practical support.

mantenerme

→to support myself

A character standing firmly and perfectly still on a small, flat green hill, emphasizing remaining in a stable condition.

mantenerse

→to remain

A small child stands focused and perfectly still, carefully balancing a large, bright blue sphere on the palm of their outstretched hand, illustrating stability and maintenance.

mantengan

→keep

A child gently holding a tall, colorful stack of blocks steady to maintain its balance.

mantiene

→keeps

A cartoon hand presses a button on a modern smartphone screen.

marcar

→dial

A line of three cartoon figures, perhaps soldiers or scouts, walking in step with determined expressions.

marchar

→march

A simplified illustration of a person seen from the back, wearing a small backpack, actively walking away from an open doorway and stepping onto a path, signifying departure.

marcharme

→to leave

A small, simple figure walking down a winding path, actively moving away from a bright blue cottage, illustrating the act of departure.

marcharse

→to leave