Dictionary/Words Starting with P

Spanish Words Starting with P

Browse 677 Spanish words that start with the letter P, organized by part of speech.

Adjective(63)

A serene young person sitting calmly on a wooden bench in a garden, holding a single flower, illustrating the quality of patience.

paciente

→patient

A white sheet of paper, symbolizing a bill, with a large, vibrant green checkmark stamped clearly on its surface, indicating payment completion. A small stack of gold coins sits beside the paper.

pagado

→paid

A simplified drawing of a person standing upright and still.

parado

→standing

A very hard, dry, and slightly moldy piece of bread sitting on a simple wooden surface, illustrating staleness.

pasado

→last

A tiny, useless toy hammer attempting to strike a massive metal railroad spike on a wooden surface, illustrating inadequacy.

patético

→pathetic

A bright, sunny dirt path suddenly ends at the edge of a very deep, dark, open hole, illustrating a hidden hazard or threat.

peligroso

→dangerous

A close-up view of two dangerous items: a long, sharp kitchen knife and a jagged piece of broken glass.

peligrosos

→dangerous

A side-by-side comparison of two simple wooden houses. The house on the left is sturdy and well-maintained. The house on the right is dilapidated, leaning, and has missing shingles, illustrating 'worse'.

peor

→worse

A gigantic green apple sitting on a wooden table next to a single, extremely small red berry, illustrating the concept of physical smallness.

pequeña

→small

A tiny gray mouse sitting next to a massive red strawberry, emphasizing the difference in physical size.

pequeñas

→small

A tiny, brightly colored red mushroom next to the massive root of a huge oak tree, illustrating small physical size.

pequeño

→small

A very small, bright red apple placed right next to a massive, imposing green apple, illustrating the concept of small size through contrast.

pequeños

→small

Adjective (Quantifier)(1)

A large, empty ceramic serving bowl rests on a wooden table. At the very bottom of the bowl, there are only three small red cherries, clearly showing a very small quantity.

poca

→little

Adverb(3)

A small child gently pushing a large wooden block forward only a few millimeters, illustrating a minimal action.

poquito

→a little bit

A bright, sunny landscape featuring a green hill. A single, large, dark grey rain cloud is moving quickly into the sunny area, casting a noticeable shadow below, symbolizing a high probability of rain.

probablemente

→probably

A small, colorful bird flying at high speed across a bright blue sky towards a distant, welcoming tree.

pronto

→soon

Conjunction(2)

A split image with a sunny beach on the left and a rainy city street on the right, representing contrast.

pero

→but

A person holding an open umbrella and pointing up at a single dark rain cloud above them, explaining the reason for the umbrella.

porque

→because

Contraction(2)

A close-up image showing a small, brightly wrapped red gift box being passed directly from one person's hand into the open palm of another person.

pa

→for

A simplified illustration of a person sitting thoughtfully with one hand supporting their chin. A large, stylized thought bubble floats above their head containing a single, abstract geometric cube, representing the proposition they are considering.

piénsalo

→Think about it

Contraction (Imperative Command)(1)

A stylized illustration showing a person's hand gently placing a simple blue cube onto a clean wooden table.

ponlo

→Put it

Filler Word / Conjunction(1)

A young person pausing mid-step on a path, looking thoughtfully into the distance, representing hesitation before speaking.

pues

→well...

Gerund(1)

A determined boy climbing a small wooden ladder, illustrating the act of trying to achieve something.

probando

→trying

Gerund (The "-ing" form)(1)

A child asking an adult for permission or assistance, represented by the child looking up at the adult with hands clasped.

pidiendo

→asking for

Interjection(2)

A small child accidentally bumps into a friendly adult, causing a colorful ball to drop, illustrating a minor apology.

perdón

→Sorry

A colorful illustration showing a boy politely tapping a girl on the shoulder to get her attention in a simple, brightly lit setting.

perdona

→Excuse me

Noun(70)

A friendly-looking man smiling and holding the hand of a young child.

padre

→father

A man and a woman, smiling, standing next to each other with a small child between them, representing parents.

padres

→parents

A simple, distinct, colorful shape representing the boundary of a political country, isolated on a white background.

país

→country

A single, bright blue, cloud-shaped speech bubble floating in the air against a simple, neutral background, symbolizing a word.

palabra

→word

A friendly person speaking, with several brightly colored, distinct speech bubbles floating away from their mouth, representing individual words.

palabras

→words

A smiling father holding his young child's hand while walking in a park.

papá

→dad

A single, pristine white sheet of blank paper resting gently on a colorful wooden table.

papel

→paper

A young, smiling child standing next to a tall adult man, holding his hand affectionately.

papi

→Daddy

Two identical, brightly colored socks standing side-by-side.

par

→pair

A simple storybook illustration showing a bright red interior wall dividing a room. The floor on one side is blue, and the floor on the other side is yellow, emphasizing the division of space.

pared

→wall

A colorful storybook illustration showing a multi-generational family group: an older man (grandfather), a woman (mother), and two young children, all standing together and smiling happily.

parientes

→relatives

A colorful jigsaw puzzle with one final piece being fitted into place by a hand.

parte

→part

Noun (Plural)(1)

A close-up illustration of two stylized hands, one blue and one yellow, linking pinky fingers together in the gesture of a pinky promise, symbolizing commitment.

promesas

→promises

Past Participle(1)

A cheerful squirrel stands on the peak of a large, smooth boulder, holding a small flag, signifying successful completion of an effort.

podido

→been able to

Preposition(2)

A person walking along a path towards a glowing lightbulb, representing moving toward a goal or purpose.

para

→in order to

A person holding an umbrella in the rain, illustrating 'por' used to show the reason for something.

por

→for

Verb(111)

Two friendly figures stand together at a store counter. One figure is placing a few gold coins onto the counter next to a small item, completing the action of payment.

pagamos

→we pay

Two colorful figures standing at a simple market counter. One figure is happily handing a stack of coins to the second figure, who is receiving the payment.

pagan

→they pay

A happy customer handing cash to a vendor across a counter in exchange for a product, illustrating a financial transaction.

pagar

→to pay

A close-up illustration of one hand placing a shiny gold coin into the open palm of a receiving hand, symbolizing a payment.

pagará

→will pay (he/she/it/formal you)

A bright red toy train sitting motionless on a wooden track, depicting the cessation of movement.

parar

→to stop

A storybook illustration showing a person standing on a road with their hand held up, palm facing forward, signaling a brightly colored car to halt its movement immediately.

pare

→Stop

A person looking up with concern at a single dark cloud in an otherwise clear blue sky.

parece

→it seems

A friendly, bright yellow cartoon sun is partially visible, peeking over a green hill and appears to be winking at the viewer.

parecen

→seem

A person looking at a faint, slightly blurry silhouette of a large shape in the distance on a sunny hill, illustrating uncertainty about the appearance.

parecer

→to seem

A young child sitting on the floor next to scattered colorful toys, yawning widely and rubbing his eyes, looking visibly exhausted.

parecía

→seemed

Two small children are peering cautiously at two large, gentle brown bears sitting peacefully in a sunlit forest clearing, illustrating a perceived state.

parecían

→they seemed

A storybook illustration of a child looking up at a cloud that, in a thought bubble above the child's head, appears to be shaped like a friendly rabbit.

pareció

→it seemed

Verb (Affirmative Command Form)(1)

A close-up of a hand placing a bright red wooden block onto a clean wooden table, demonstrating physical placement.

pon

→Put

Verb (Command form)(1)

A close-up view of two simplified cartoon hands exchanging a bright red apple, illustrating the act of handing over an object.

pásame

→Pass me

Verb (Conjugated Form)(12)

A close-up view of a simplified human hand dropping a single gold coin into a small, empty wooden cash box, symbolizing a completed transaction or payment.

pagué

→I paid

A simple storybook illustration showing a boy and a girl sitting side-by-side on a wooden log, both looking contemplative and focused. A stylized glowing yellow orb, representing an idea, hovers above the space between their heads.

pensaron

→they thought

A storybook illustration of a young person sitting quietly on the floor, resting their chin on their hand in a pose of deep contemplation. A brightly glowing lightbulb floats above their head, symbolizing a completed thought.

pensaste

→you thought

A simple illustration showing a bear and a rabbit looking sad and disappointed after losing a race.

perdemos

→we lose

A small child holding out an empty hand towards a slightly taller person, symbolizing asking for something politely.

pide

→asks for

A small, cartoonish figure looks down sadly as a single red marble rolls away from their outstretched hand and disappears off the edge of the frame, symbolizing losing something.

pierdas

→(that) you lose

A brightly colored storybook illustration showing two joyful children standing together at the summit of a small, colorful hill, symbolizing their successful ability to reach the top.

podéis

→you can

A person's hand is shown gently lowering a small, bright red wooden block onto a smooth, light brown wooden shelf.

pondré

→I will put

A simple cartoon child stands between two pedestals, one holding a bright red apple and the other holding a slice of chocolate cake. The child is reaching decisively toward the apple, indicating a choice.

preferiría

→I would prefer

A close-up illustration of two stylized figures linking their pinky fingers together in the gesture of a pinky promise, symbolizing a commitment.

prometes

→you promise

A smiling chef in a white hat tasting a spoonful of steaming soup from a large pot.

pruebe

→taste

A simplified storybook scene showing a child standing at the bottom of a gentle green hill, holding a walking stick, symbolizing potential and ability.

pudieras

→you could

Verb (Conjugated)(1)

A colorful storybook illustration showing a young person sitting alone on a simple bench, hunched over with their hands covering their face in a clear gesture of deep worry or concern.

preocupas

→you worry

Verb (Conjugation)(1)

A colorful storybook illustration showing a male character wearing a simple blue shirt handing a large, shiny gold coin to another person, symbolizing payment.

pagó

→he paid

Verb (Fixed Expression)(1)

A close-up illustration showing one hand extended, palm up, in a polite offering gesture toward a second, waiting hand.

permítame

→Allow me

Verb (Gerund Form)(1)

A close-up view showing a person's hand placing a stack of shiny golden coins into the open palm of another person's hand, illustrating the action of paying.

pagando

→paying

Verb (Gerund)(5)

Two cartoon children are engaged in a physical fight, pushing and shoving each other forcefully with determined expressions.

peleando

→fighting

A simple drawing of a person sitting quietly with a glowing lightbulb floating above their head, symbolizing active thought.

pensando

→thinking

A colorful illustration showing a child in a blue shirt running quickly after another child in a red shirt across a grassy hill, illustrating a physical chase.

persiguiendo

→chasing

A simple storybook illustration showing a young child looking up at an adult with a curious expression, using a hand gesture that indicates they are asking a question.

preguntando

→asking

Two large, gentle hands are cupped together, completely enclosing and sheltering a small, bright green seedling.

protegiendo

→protecting

Verb (Infinitive + Pronoun)(6)

A smaller cartoon figure is looking up and making a pleading gesture with clasped hands toward a taller figure who is holding a single red apple.

pedirle

→to ask him/her for

A colorful illustration of a child carefully placing a bright red hat onto a plush teddy bear, symbolizing physical placement.

ponerle

→to put it on (him/her/it)

A human hand gently placing a small, red block onto a wooden table.

ponerlo

→to put it

Two children standing side-by-side, each simultaneously pulling a brightly colored striped sock onto their foot.

ponernos

→to put on ourselves

A respectful scene showing a young student standing before an elderly teacher who is seated at a desk, indicating the student is asking the teacher a question.

preguntarle

→to ask him/her/you (formal)

A friendly cartoon child standing and holding a large, round red shield firmly in front of their body, demonstrating self-protection.

protegerte

→to protect yourself

Verb (Infinitive Phrase)(1)

A storybook illustration of a young child sitting on the floor with their chin resting on their hand, deep in thought, symbolizing consideration.

pensarlo

→to think about it

Verb (Infinitive form with pronoun)(1)

A colorful storybook illustration depicting two simplified figures standing facing each other. The first figure has an open, expectant gesture directed towards the second figure, who is leaning in and listening closely.

pedirte

→to ask you

Verb (Infinitive with attached object pronoun)(1)

A simple storybook illustration showing a smaller figure looking up at a slightly taller figure, raising a hand in an inquisitive gesture, symbolizing one person asking a question of another.

preguntarte

→to ask you

Verb (Infinitive with attached pronoun)(1)

A simple storybook illustration showing one person handing a few gold coins to a male recipient.

pagarle

→to pay him

Verb (Past Participle)(1)

A child sitting cross-legged under a tree, looking calm and resolved. A large, colorful, fully assembled jigsaw puzzle piece floats above their head, symbolizing a completed thought.

pensado

→thought

Verb (Past Tense Form)(2)

A simple storybook illustration of a man wearing a red shirt and blue pants. He was running but is now standing perfectly still on a dirt path, illustrating that his movement has ceased.

paró

→He stopped

A high quality storybook illustration showing two small, cheerful figures standing triumphantly on the summit of a grassy hill, symbolizing successful completion of a task.

pudieron

→they were able to

Verb (Present Participle)(1)

A smiling child wearing a chef's hat and apron is actively stirring cake batter in a large mixing bowl with a wooden spoon, illustrating the continuous action of preparing.

preparando

→preparing

Verb (Preterite Tense)(1)

A close-up of a child's hand striking a red drum, showing a moment of physical impact.

pegó

→hit

Verb (Preterite Tense, Yo form)(1)

A child looking sad while searching for a lost toy on the ground.

perdí

→I lost

Verb (conjugated form)(2)

A small child stands on a grassy hill, looking toward a valley filled with soft white fog. In the distance, an indistinct, hazy silhouette suggests the shape of a large object.

pareciera

→it seemed (hypothetically)

A simple illustration of a foot race finish line. One cartoon character is happy and cheering having won, while another character stands just short of the line looking dejected after losing.

perdiste

→you lost

Verb (conjugated)(1)

A small child looking up at an adult and reaching out an open hand, requesting a toy block the adult is holding.

pido

→I ask for

Verb (past tense)(1)

A small child standing politely next to an adult, holding out a single flower as a formal request.

pedí

→I requested

Verb Form(1)

A colorful storybook illustration of a small child standing and looking up expectantly at an adult, who is leaning down slightly to listen intently.

preguntado

→asked

Verb Form (Gerund)(1)

A bright red passenger train engine moving quickly past a small, stationary blue train station building.

pasando

→passing

Verb form(1)

A simple storybook illustration showing a young girl leaning slightly towards a young boy, extending her hand in an open, inquisitive gesture, representing the act of asking him a question.

pregúntale

→Ask him

Verbal Adverb (Gerund)(1)

A child intently juggling three brightly colored balls, demonstrating the effort of practicing a skill.

practicando

→practicing

Verbal Phrase(1)

A colorful illustration showing a person gently tapping another person's shoulder to get their attention politely.

perdóneme

→Excuse me

adjective(31)

A serene scene featuring a perfectly still lake reflecting the sky, surrounded by gentle green hills under a bright blue sky, illustrating tranquility.

pacífico

→peaceful

Two identical orange tabby cats sitting side-by-side, clearly illustrating that they are similar.

parecido

→similar

A high-quality storybook illustration showing a group of three identical red apples, where a bright, focused spotlight shines intensely on only one of the apples, highlighting it against a simple background.

particular

→specific

A close-up of a colorful, square postage stamp firmly stuck onto a plain white envelope, illustrating physical adhesion.

pegado

→stuck

A rickety wooden rope bridge spanning a wide, deep chasm. Several planks are missing or broken, signifying a dangerous crossing.

peligrosa

→dangerous

A small, tightly sealed wooden box resting on a clean, empty surface, tied with a simple red ribbon, symbolizing a task waiting to be dealt with.

pendiente

→pending

A colorful illustration of three apples sitting on a table. One apple is perfect, another is slightly bruised, and the third is heavily bruised and partially rotten, indicating it is worse.

peores

→worse

A massive, ancient stone lighthouse standing firmly on a rocky cliff overlooking the ocean, symbolizing permanence and endurance.

permanente

→permanent

A brightly colored wooden path that starts straight but suddenly bends and twists into an illogical, unnatural loop, symbolizing deviation from a straight course.

pervertido

→perverted

A bright red chili pepper emitting small stylized puffs of steam, indicating heat or spice.

picante

→spicy

A young child with bright eyes and a mischievous smile peeking out from behind a bright blue curtain, holding a single wrapped piece of candy.

pillo

→mischievous

A clear glass cup filled completely to the brim with clear water, illustrating the concept of being full.

plena

→full

adverb(8)

Five red apples are lined up in a row on a green surface. The apple in the center is glowing brightly with golden light, highlighting it among the others.

particularmente

→particularly

A close-up illustration of a single, brilliant, perfectly cut, and symmetrical diamond shining brightly on a blue velvet cloth.

perfectamente

→perfectly

Two people standing face-to-face in a room, shaking hands firmly to signify a direct, physical meeting.

personalmente

→in person

A small, simple figure stands on a green hill, looking down a winding dirt path that leads toward a tiny, colorful house in the distance. The house is partially obscured by a light, hopeful mist, symbolizing an uncertain but possible outcome.

posiblemente

→possibly

A brightly colored, partially assembled jigsaw puzzle resting on a wooden surface. The puzzle is complete except for one small, final piece, showing that the task is virtually finished.

prácticamente

→practically

A wooden square block fitting perfectly into a matching square hole on a toy board.

precisamente

→exactly

A large, brightly glowing red star sits in the center, drawing all attention, surrounded by several small, dull gray pebbles scattered on the ground.

principalmente

→primarily

A person sitting quietly, holding their knees, surrounded by swirling, deep blue and purple colors that emanate from their head, symbolizing profound contemplation or intense emotion.

profundamente

→deeply

noun(242)

A high quality storybook illustration of a person sitting calmly on a wooden stool on a riverbank, holding a fishing rod and waiting patiently for a fish to bite.

paciencia

→patience

A colorful illustration depicting two stylized hands firmly grasping each other in a handshake, symbolizing a formal agreement or pact.

pacto

→pact

A man gently holding a baby over a baptismal font in a church setting, fulfilling the role of a godfather.

padrino

→godfather

A small neat stack of colorful paper money and several gold coins resting on a plain wooden table, representing earned salary or wages.

paga

→pay

A stylized, official document, rolled and tied with a red ribbon, resting on a wooden desk, symbolizing a formal financial promise.

pagaré

→promissory note

A clean, blank white rectangular sheet of paper resting flat on a colorful wooden surface.

página

→page

A simple illustration of a thick, open book resting flat, displaying many blank pages stacked inside.

páginas

→pages

A close-up view of two hands performing a transaction: one hand is placing a stack of paper currency and a few coins into the open palm of the second hand.

pago

→payment

A storybook illustration showing a simplified pagoda, a pyramid, and a lighthouse grouped together on a stylized patch of green land, symbolizing different countries.

países

→countries

A vibrant blue bird sitting calmly on a tree branch.

pájaro

→bird

A simple illustration showing three brightly colored songbirds perched close together on a brown tree branch.

pájaros

→birds

A majestic, brightly colored palace featuring multiple spires, turrets, and a prominent central entrance.

palacio

→palace

verb(86)

A person's hand is extending a few paper bills towards another person's open hand, illustrating the action of payment.

pagas

→you pay

A hand placing a stack of paper currency onto a simple wooden counter during a transaction.

pague

→pay (I/he/she/you formal)

A simplified illustration showing two people running outdoors. The person in front has stopped abruptly and holds up their hand with the palm facing the second runner, signaling them to halt.

parad

→stop

A high quality storybook illustration showing a young girl observing a young boy who is smiling brightly, indicating she is commenting on his appearance or state.

pareces

→you look

A simple drawing showing three figures walking along a path. The leading figure has stopped and holds one hand out in front of them with an open palm, signaling the other two figures to halt.

paren

→Stop

A colorful illustration showing three diverse children enthusiastically collaborating to build a tall wooden block tower together.

participar

→participate

A hand holding a knife cutting a single red apple exactly in half on a wooden cutting board.

partir

→to divide

A tiny seed on the ground instantly sprouting into a large, vibrant, blooming flower, illustrating a hypothetical event.

pasara

→were to happen

A small seed planted in brown soil, with a tiny green shoot just emerging, symbolizing something about to happen.

pasará

→will happen

A child walking along a path next to a colorful red barn, illustrating the act of moving past a location.

pasaré

→I will pass

Two small figures sitting around a warm campfire under a vast, starry night sky, suggesting a long duration of time spent together.

pasaremos

→we will spend (time)

A small child stands on a grassy hill, gazing intently at a large, shimmering, translucent bubble floating just above their hand. Inside the bubble, a simple, miniature scene of a bright sun rising is faintly visible, representing a potential future event.

pasaría

→would happen