Dictionary/Words Starting with N

Spanish Words Starting with N

Browse 126 Spanish words that start with the letter N, organized by part of speech.

Adjective(18)

A close-up illustration of a peaceful newborn baby swaddled tightly in a white blanket, sleeping soundly.

nacido

→born

A vibrant green mountain landscape featuring a tall pine tree and a small blue river flowing in the foreground.

naturales

→natural

A wilting green plant in dry soil receiving a large, essential drop of water.

necesario

→necessary

A sleek, happy cat sitting down, colored entirely black against a plain background.

negro

→black

A collection of four perfectly black spheres arranged on a bright white surface, emphasizing the color.

negros

→black (plural)

A young character biting their fingernails and looking apprehensive with wide, worried eyes, illustrating anxiety.

nerviosa

→nervous

A rustic, woven wooden basket sitting on a patch of green grass, completely empty inside, symbolizing the concept of 'no' or 'not any'.

ningún

→no

A high-angle view of a large, decorative woven basket sitting completely empty on a rustic wooden kitchen counter, emphasizing the absence of any contents.

ninguna

→no

An illustration of a wide-open, empty toy box sitting on the floor of a colorful room, symbolizing the absence of any item.

ninguno

→no

A young child is kneeling down, gently helping an elderly person pick up several apples that have spilled from a wicker basket onto the ground.

noble

→noble

A row of five identical, perfectly shaped red apples sitting neatly on a wooden table, symbolizing uniformity and the expected.

normal

→normal

A single, perfectly round and red apple resting on a clean surface, representing something standard or usual.

normales

→normal

Adjective (Possessive)(1)

Two friends smiling and petting two large, happy dogs in a sunny, grassy field, symbolizing shared ownership.

nuestros

→our

Adverb(2)

A person shaking their head from side to side to indicate 'no'.

no

→no

A person with a look of disgust shaking their head 'no' at a plate of slimy snails, with a large red 'X' drawn over the plate to signify 'never'.

nunca

→never

Connector word (Conjunction)(1)

A plate holding a piece of broccoli and a piece of cauliflower, with a large red X drawn over both, indicating they are not wanted.

ni

→nor

Noun(23)

A row of four distinct, brightly colored, geometric flags flying side-by-side on flagpoles against a clear blue sky, symbolizing multiple sovereign entities.

naciones

→nations

A close-up illustration of a single, perfectly ripe orange fruit with a small green stem and leaf attached.

naranja

→orange

A large, sleek blue and white spaceship flying through the dark expanse of space, surrounded by stars.

nave

→ship

A brightly decorated Christmas tree with colorful ornaments and wrapped presents piled at the base.

navidad

→Christmas

A friendly shopkeeper standing outside a small, bright storefront with colorful shoes displayed in the window, representing a business.

negocio

→business

Two professional figures shaking hands over a table with a briefcase and coins, symbolizing a business transaction or general commerce.

negocios

→business

A smiling young girl with pigtails sitting on the floor, playing with a single bright red toy block.

nena

→little girl

A happy, elderly man sitting on the floor, smiling, next to a small boy who is playing with colorful wooden building blocks.

nieto

→grandson

An illustration showing an elderly person sitting down, smiling happily while two young children, a boy and a girl, hug them affectionately.

nietos

→grandchildren

A happy young girl with pigtails wearing a red dress is skipping across a sunny green field.

niña

→girl

A colorful storybook illustration of a cheerful, young girl wearing a brightly colored dress and holding a small teddy bear.

niñita

→little girl

A happy young boy, around eight years old, playing with a colorful ball in a sunny green meadow.

niño

→boy

Pronoun(4)

An empty open wooden box, representing the concept of 'nothing'.

nada

→nothing

An empty park bench on a sunny day, with no people around, symbolizing 'nobody'.

nadie

→nobody

A person handing a gift box to a group of two people, representing the action being done 'to us'.

nos

→us

A diverse group of friends of mixed genders smiling and pointing to themselves, representing the concept of 'we'.

nosotros

→we

Verb(16)

A drawing of a single, peaceful newborn baby, swaddled snugly in a white blanket, being held gently by unseen hands.

nací

→I was born

A small red car is stalled on a road, indicating a problem. A visual cue, like an empty gas gauge icon, suggests it needs fuel.

necesita

→he needs / she needs / it needs

A small child sits huddled next to an empty wooden chest, gazing longingly at a brightly colored blanket placed on a high shelf just out of reach, illustrating a feeling of need or lack.

necesitaba

→I needed / I used to need

A simple storybook illustration showing three figures standing together, looking expectantly and slightly forlornly at a completely empty, large wooden bowl on the ground, symbolizing a past, ongoing need.

necesitábamos

→we needed

A sad child standing barefoot next to a large, muddy puddle. The child is holding out their hand, looking distressed because they need a pair of rain boots to cross the puddle.

necesitabas

→you needed

A simple illustration showing two small characters, a boy and a girl, standing next to a large, completely empty water pitcher, symbolizing the phrase 'we need'.

necesitamos

→we need

A high-quality storybook illustration showing three wide-mouthed baby birds huddled in a nest, eagerly looking up at a flying parent bird carrying a large red worm in its beak.

necesitan

→they need

A colorful storybook illustration showing a child holding an empty, oversized watering can. The child is looking intently at a small, wilting plant nearby, symbolizing a future requirement.

necesitarás

→you will need

A young child standing next to an empty bowl, looking hungry. A friendly adult is reaching out, offering a basket overflowing with fresh fruit to the child.

necesitas

→you need

A small, slightly shivering cartoon child sitting on the floor, looking intently and longingly at a large, brightly colored, cozy sweater hanging just out of reach.

necesite

→(that) I need

A colorful illustration of a small, friendly bear cub sitting next to a wooden birdhouse that is half-finished. The cub is extending one empty paw toward a single shiny nail lying just out of reach, illustrating a clear necessity.

necesites

→that you need

A person looking at an empty water bottle with a thirsty expression, illustrating the feeling of needing something.

necesito

→I need

Verb (conjugated form)(1)

A close-up storybook illustration of a peaceful newborn baby swaddled securely in a warm blanket, sleeping soundly.

naciste

→you were born

adjective(11)

A simple, green outline of a country shape with a tall flagpole holding a brightly colored flag planted in the center.

nacional

→national

A single, vibrant green leaf covered in sparkling morning dew drops, emphasizing freshness and nature.

natural

→natural

A colorful storybook illustration of a large jigsaw puzzle that is almost finished. One piece is missing from the center, and that crucial piece is floating directly above the empty spot.

necesaria

→necessary

A simple, rounded cartoon figure standing, using both hands to emphatically push a small, colorful cube away, illustrating refusal or opposition.

negativo

→negative

A high quality illustration of a sleek black raven perched on a white branch, emphasizing the color black.

negra

→black

Three simple, stylized black cats sitting side-by-side on a bright, colorful background.

negras

→black

A simplified illustration of a small rabbit looking anxious, nervously rubbing its paws together.

nervioso

→nervous

A simple illustration of a wide-eyed brown owl perched on a dark tree branch under a deep blue night sky with a crescent moon and stars.

nocturno

→nocturnal

A simple, colorful illustration of an atomic structure, featuring three electrons orbiting a central nucleus.

nuclear

→nuclear

A simple, colorful storybook illustration of a glowing atom. The central nucleus is large and bright yellow, surrounded by three distinct orbital paths with small, colorful electron spheres moving around it, symbolizing nuclear energy.

nucleares

→nuclear

nuevas

→new

adverb(4)

A cartoon hand giving a clear thumbs up gesture against a solid background, symbolizing agreement or confirmation.

naturalmente

→of course

A close-up storybook illustration of a tiny green seedling pushing its way out of dark brown earth, symbolizing inevitable growth.

necesariamente

→necessarily

A cheerful anthropomorphic squirrel sitting at a simple wooden table, performing the routine action of eating an acorn from a small bowl.

normalmente

→normally

A friendly cartoon rabbit standing next to a small wooden log. A light, dotted line traces the path of the rabbit's immediate previous jump over the same log, symbolizing the repetition of the action.

nuevamente

→again

noun(35)

A tiny newborn baby wrapped in a soft white blanket, being held gently by two large adult hands.

nacimiento

→birth

A colorful illustration showing a diverse group of people holding hands in a large circle around a central, simple domed building, representing a unified political and cultural entity.

nación

→nation

A small, cartoonish figure shrugging their shoulders dramatically, looking utterly confused and bewildered with a gaping mouth, representing intense questioning or surprise.

narices

→the heck

nariz

→nose

A vibrant storybook illustration of a lush natural landscape featuring rolling green hills, a winding blue river, and a single brown deer standing near the water's edge.

naturaleza

→nature (the environment)

A small, open folding pocket knife with a silver blade and a wooden handle.

navaja

→pocket knife

Three large wooden sailing ships with white sails floating on blue ocean water.

naves

→ships

A stylized, rigid figure of a soldier wearing a dark uniform and a simple, round helmet, standing against a stark red background.

nazi

→Nazi

A simple storybook illustration of a figure wearing a dark brown, high-collared uniform jacket with a simplified red, white, and black armband on the left sleeve.

nazis

→Nazis

A high quality simple colorful storybook illustration showing a single clear glass of water sitting on a plain wooden table, representing a basic necessity.

necesidad

→need

A simple illustration showing essential requirements for life: a glass of clean water, a slice of bread, and a small, cozy house.

necesidades

→needs

A storybook illustration of a happy toddler boy wearing blue pajamas, crawling on a brightly colored rug.

nene

→baby boy

pronoun(1)

Three cheerful young girls standing side-by-side, looking forward and smiling, representing a female group using the pronoun 'we'.

nosotras

→we

verb(9)

A close-up illustration of a swaddled newborn baby sleeping peacefully.

nacer

→to be born

A small, spotted fawn standing wobbly on its legs next to a larger mother deer in a bright, grassy meadow.

nació

→was born

A small, empty blue watering can sits on dry, cracked earth. Above it, a large, friendly gray rain cloud is beginning to pour a single stream of water toward the can's spout, illustrating a requirement.

necesitar

→to need

A small child stands next to a tiny green seedling, holding an empty blue watering can, anticipating the future need for water.

necesitará

→will need

A small child stands next to an empty path sign, pointing eagerly toward a large, sturdy backpack placed on a high shelf, indicating preparation for a future journey.

necesitaré

→I will need

A simple storybook illustration showing two small figures standing next to a large, empty wooden basket. One figure is pointing at the empty basket, indicating a future need for supplies.

necesitaremos

→we will need

A friendly cartoon character firmly shaking their head 'no' with a strong, decisive expression, their hand held up in a stopping gesture, illustrating the act of denying a statement.

negar

→deny

A storybook illustration showing an adult shaking their head firmly and crossing their arms while a small child points at an empty cookie jar, illustrating denial of a statement or claim.

negó

→denied

A young person shaking their head 'no' with a firm expression and one hand raised in a stopping gesture, clearly indicating denial.

niego

→I deny