8-letter Spanish words
Every 8-letter word in the VocaFlare vocabulary, grouped by first letter with its meaning. Tap a word for its example sentence and CEFR level.
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- aberturaopening, gap
- aborigenaboriginal, native inhabitant
- absolutoabsolute, total
- absorberto absorb
- abuchearto boo
- aburridoboring
- academiaacademy, private school
- accesiónaccession
- aceitunaolive
- acelerarto speed up, to accelerate
- acertijoriddle, puzzle
- acicalarto groom, to dress up
- acogedorcosy, welcoming
- acreedorcreditor
- acrílicoacrylic
- acróbataacrobat
- acrónimoacronym
- acuarelawatercolor
- acuáticoaquatic, water
- acumularto accumulate
- acústicaacoustics
- acústicoacoustic
- adecuadosuitable, appropriate
- adelanteforward, ahead
- adhesiónadhesion
- adhesivosticker, adhesive
- adicciónaddiction
- adictivoaddictive
- adivinarto guess
- adjuntarto attach, to enclose
- admisiónadmission
- adopciónadoption
- adorableadorable, lovely
- adquirirto acquire, to purchase
- advertirto warn
- aeróbicoaerobic
- aeronaveaircraft
- afelpadoplush, fleecy
- afiliadomember, affiliate
- afinadortuner
- afinidadaffinity
- afrontarto face, to deal with
- agilidadagility
- agitadorstirrer, agitator
- agrandarto enlarge, to make bigger
- agregadoaddition, add-on
- agresiónaggression, attack
- agresivoaggressive
- agrícolaagricultural
- agrietarto crack
- aguacerodownpour, heavy shower
- aguantarto stand, bear
- aguardarto wait (for), to await
- albahacabasil
- albergarto house, to shelter
- alberguehostel, shelter
- albornozbathrobe
- alcalinoalkaline
- alcanzarto reach
- aleaciónalloy
- alérgicoallergic
- alfabetoalphabet
- alfareropotter
- alfombrarug, carpet
- alguacilbailiff, sheriff
- alimentofood
- almendraalmond
- almohadapillow
- almorzarto have lunch
- almuerzolunch
- alquilarto rent
- alquilerrent
- alquimiaalchemy
- alternarto alternate
- aluminioaluminium
- amanecerto dawn, to get light
- amarilloyellow
- amatistaamethyst
- ambiciónambition
- ambienteatmosphere, environment
- amenazarto threaten
- amigablefriendly
- amnistíaamnesty
- amoniacoammonia
- amplitudspaciousness, width
- amueblarto furnish
- análisisanalysis, test
- analistaanalyst
- analizarto analyze
- analogíaanalogy
- anarquíaanarchy
- anatomíaanatomy
- ancestroancestor
- angélicoangelic
- angustiaanguish, distress
- animadorentertainer, host
- anomalíaanomaly
- ansiedadanxiety
- anteriorprevious, preceding
- antígenoantigen
- antorchatorch
- anunciarto announce
- aparecerto appear, to show up
- aparenteapparent, seeming
- apelanteappellant
- apellidosurname, last name
- aperturaopening
- apestosostinky, smelly
- apetecerto feel like, fancy
- aplastarto crush, to squash
- apreciarto appreciate
- aprenderto learn
- aprendizapprentice, trainee
- apretadotight
- aprobadopass (grade)
- apropiarto appropriate, to take over
- apuñalarto stab
- archivarto file, to archive
- arcoírisrainbow
- ardienteburning, scorching
- argamasamortar
- armaduraarmour
- armónicoharmonious, harmonic
- arrancarto start (an engine)
- arrecifereef
- arreglarto fix, to repair
- arrendarto rent, to lease
- arrestarto arrest
- arrollarto run over
- arruinarto ruin
- arsénicoarsenic
- arterialarterial
- artesanocraftsman, artisan
- artículoarticle
- artritisarthritis
- asambleaassembly, meeting
- ascenderto climb, to ascend
- ascensorlift, elevator
- asegurarto assure, to promise
- asesinarto murder
- asombrarto be amazed, to amaze
- aspirinaaspirin
- asustadoscared, frightened
- atacanteforward, striker
- atenciónattention
- atléticoathletic
- atrevidodaring, bold
- atribuirto attribute
- atributoattribute, trait
- audiciónaudition
- auditivoauditory, hearing
- aumentarto increase
- ausenciaabsence
- autopsiaautopsy
- auxiliarauxiliary
- avanzadoadvanced
- avellanahazelnut
- aventuraadventure
- aviaciónaviation
- ayudanteassistant, helper
B
- bacteriabacterium
- bailaríndancer
- balanceoswaying, rocking
- banquerobanker
- banquetebanquet, feast
- barbacoabarbecue
- barbillachin
- bastantequite, rather
- bastidorbackstage, wings
- batallónbattalion
- batidoramixer, blender
- bautismobaptism
- bendecirto bless
- bilingüebilingual
- biologíabiology
- blanqueowhitening, bleaching
- blindadoarmored, armoured
- blogueroblogger
- bloquearto block
- bofetadaslap
- bolsillopocket
- bombillalight bulb
- boquerónanchovy (fresh)
- boquillamouthpiece, nozzle
- borrachodrunk
- borradordraft
- bosquetegrove, thicket
- bostezarto yawn
- botánicabotany
- botánicobotanical
- boxeadorboxer
- branquiagill
- buceadordiver
- burlarseto make fun of
- buscadorsearch engine
- búsquedasearch
C
- cabildeolobbying
- cableadowiring
- cacerolasaucepan, pot
- cachorropuppy, cub
- calabazapumpkin, squash
- calcetínsock
- calcularto calculate
- calentarto heat (up), to warm
- calientehot, warm
- callejónalley, lane
- calmantepainkiller, sedative
- camaradacomrade
- camarerowaiter
- caminatahike, long walk
- camisetaT-shirt
- cancelarto cancel
- cangrejocrab
- canónicocanonical
- cantantesinger
- cantidadamount, quantity
- capítulochapter, episode
- caprichowhim, indulgence
- capturarto capture, to catch
- caráctercharacter, personality
- caramelocandy, sweet
- caravanacaravan, trailer
- cardenalbruise
- cardíacocardiac, heart
- cardinalcardinal
- cargadorcharger
- cariñosoaffectionate, loving
- carnavalcarnival
- carruajecarriage
- cartuchocartridge
- castigarto punish
- castillocastle
- catálogocatalog
- catedralcathedral
- católicoCatholic
- celebrarto celebrate
- centradofocused
- cepillarto brush
- cerámicaceramic, pottery
- cercaníacloseness, proximity
- cerebralcerebral, brain
- cervicalcervical, neck
- chaquetajacket
- chatarrascrap, junk
- chifladocrazy, nuts
- chimeneafireplace
- chorrearto drip, to gush
- cicatrizscar
- cilindrocylinder
- cimientofoundation
- cineastafilmmaker
- cinéticakinetics
- cinéticokinetic
- cinturónbelt
- circoniozirconium
- circuitocircuit, track
- circularto circulate, to drive
- cirujanosurgeon
- citaciónsummons, subpoena
- claridadclarity
- cláusulaclause
- clericalclerical
- coartadaalibi
- cocinerocook, chef
- cojinetebearing
- colágenocollagen
- colapsarto collapse, to be gridlocked
- colectormain sewer, drain
- colgantependant
- colisióncollision
- colonialcolonial
- colorearto color, to colour in
- coloridocolourful
- columpioswing
- combatirto fight, to combat
- combinarto match, to go well with
- comederofeeder, trough
- comensaldiner, dinner guest
- comentarto mention, to comment
- comenzarto begin
- comerciotrade, commerce
- comienzobeginning
- comisióncommittee
- compactocompact
- compañíacompany, firm
- compararto compare
- competirto compete
- compilarto compile
- complejocomplex
- completocomplete
- cómpliceaccomplice
- componerto compose
- compresacompress
- computarto compute
- comunióncommunion
- concebirto conceive, to imagine
- concederto grant
- concejalcity councillor
- conceptoconcept
- concluirto conclude, to finish
- concretospecific, concrete
- concursocontest, competition
- condenarto sentence, to convict
- conducirto drive
- conductabehavior, conduct
- conductoduct, pipe
- conectarto connect
- conectorconnector
- conexiónconnection
- confesarto confess
- confinarto confine
- conformesatisfied, in agreement
- congelarto freeze
- congresocongress, parliament
- conjuntoset, group
- conocidowell-known, famous
- consensoconsensus
- conserjejanitor, concierge
- conservatinned food, preserve
- consignaleft-luggage office, lockers
- consolarto console, to comfort
- consuelocomfort, consolation
- consultaappointment, consultation
- consumirto consume, to use
- contableaccountant
- contactocontact
- contadormeter
- contenerto contain
- contentohappy, pleased
- contextocontext
- contiguoadjacent, next to
- continuocontinuous, constant
- contornooutline, contour
- contratocontract
- convenirto be advisable, to suit
- cooperarto cooperate
- corporalbodily, body (adj)
- correctocorrect
- corredorrunner
- corregirto correct, to grade
- corruptocorrupt
- cortadorcutter
- cortantesharp, cutting
- cortejarto court, to woo
- cortesíacourtesy, politeness
- cosecharto harvest
- costillarib
- cotilleogossip
- creacióncreation
- creatinacreatine
- creativocreative
- creenciabelief
- creyentebeliever
- criaturacreature
- criminalcriminal
- criteriocriterion
- criticarto criticize
- crueldadcruelty
- cuadernonotebook
- cuadradosquare
- cualidadquality, trait
- cuánticoquantum
- cuarentaforty
- cuartetoquartet
- cubiertacover
- cubiertocutlery
- cucharónladle
- cuchillablade
- cuchilloknife
- cuestiónmatter, question
- cuidadorcaregiver, keeper
- culpableguilty
- cultivarto grow, to cultivate
- culturalcultural
- cumplidocompliment
- curaciónhealing, cure
- curativohealing, curative
- custodiacustody
D
- decididodetermined, resolute
- decisióndecision
- decisivodecisive
- declararto declare, to state
- declinarto decline, to turn down
- decoradodecorated
- dedicadodedicated
- defenderto defend
- defensordefender, advocate
- deformarto deform, to distort
- degustarto taste, to sample
- delantalapron
- delegadodelegate, representative
- delicadodelicate, fragile
- delinearto outline, to sketch
- demandarto sue
- demenciadementia
- densidaddensity
- dentistadentist
- denunciareport (to the police), complaint
- dependerto depend
- depósitotank, storage
- derivadoderivative, by-product
- derramarto spill
- derretirto melt
- derribarto knock down, to demolish
- derrotarto defeat, to beat
- desafiarto challenge, to defy
- desastredisaster
- desayunobreakfast
- descalzobarefoot
- descansobreak, rest
- descensodrop, descent
- descuidooversight, carelessness
- deseabledesirable
- desecharto discard, to throw away
- deshacerto undo, to unpack
- desiertodesert
- designarto appoint, to designate
- deslizarto slide, to swipe
- desordenmess, disorder
- despacioslowly
- despedirto see off, to say goodbye to
- despegarto take off
- despejarto clear
- despojarto strip, to rob
- destacarto stand out
- destelloflash, gleam
- destinarto allocate, to earmark
- destripespoiler
- destruirto destroy
- detallarto detail, to describe in detail
- detectarto detect
- detectordetector
- devocióndevotion
- devolverto return, to give back
- diabetesdiabetes
- diagonaldiagonal
- diagramadiagram
- diálisisdialysis
- diamantediamond
- diámetrodiameter
- difundirto spread, to broadcast
- difusiónspread, dissemination
- dignidaddignity
- diminutotiny
- dinámicagroup activity, dynamic
- dinámicodynamic
- dinamitadynamite
- dinastíadynasty
- diócesisdiocese
- diputadomember of parliament, deputy
- directordirector, principal, manager
- discretodiscreet, modest
- disculpaapology
- discursospeech
- discutirto argue
- disentirto dissent, to disagree
- disfruteenjoyment
- disolverto dissolve
- dispararto shoot, to fire
- dispersoscattered
- disponerto have (available)
- disputarto compete for, to contest
- disquetefloppy disk
- distantedistant, far
- distintodifferent, distinct
- distritodistrict
- disuadirto dissuade, to talk out of
- divisióndivision
- divorciodivorce
- doctoraldoctoral
- doctrinadoctrine
- doloridosore, aching
- dolorosopainful
- donacióndonation
- doncellamaiden, damsel
- dotaciónstaff, supplies, equipment
- ducharseto take a shower
- duplicarto double
- duraciónduration, length
- duraderodurable, long-lasting
E
- ecologíaecology
- economíaeconomy
- ecuaciónequation
- ecuestreequestrian
- edificiobuilding
- educadoreducator, teacher
- efectivocash
- efectuarto carry out, to make
- eficaciaeffectiveness
- efluenteeffluent
- ejecutarto carry out
- ejecutorexecutor, person who carries out
- ejemplarexemplary
- ejércitoarmy
- elaborarto produce, to draw up
- elásticoelastic, stretchy
- elecciónelection
- electrónelectron
- elefanteelephant
- eleganteelegant
- elegibleeligible
- elementoelement
- eliminarto delete, to remove
- embajadaembassy
- embalajepackaging
- embarazopregnancy
- embarcarto board
- embarqueboarding
- embragueclutch
- embrujarto bewitch, to haunt
- eminenteeminent, distinguished
- empeorarto get worse, to worsen
- empinadosteep
- empíricoempirical
- empleadoemployee
- empollónswot, bookworm
- encantarto love, to adore
- encenderto turn on, to light
- encerrarto lock up, to shut in
- enchufarto plug in
- encuadreframing
- encuestasurvey, poll
- endeudarto put into debt, to get into debt
- enérgicoenergetic, vigorous
- enfadadoangry, annoyed
- enfrenteacross, opposite
- engañosomisleading, deceptive
- enhebrarto thread (a needle)
- enjuagarto rinse
- enlatadocanned
- enlistarto list, to enlist
- enmarcarto frame
- enmendarto amend, to correct
- enmiendaamendment
- enraizarto take root, to be rooted
- enrejadorailing, grille, lattice
- ensaladasalad
- entenderto understand
- enterrarto bury
- entierroburial, funeral
- entoncesthen, so
- entranteincoming, next
- entregarto hand in, to deliver
- entrenarto train
- entropíaentropy
- enumerarto list, to enumerate
- envidiarto envy
- envolverto wrap
- epidemiaepidemic
- episodioepisode
- equipajeluggage
- ermitañohermit
- escalerastairs, staircase
- escanearto scan
- escapadagetaway, short trip
- escarchafrost
- escénicostage (adj), scenic
- escombrorubble, debris
- esconderto hide
- escopetashotgun
- escribirto write
- escritorwriter, author
- escucharto listen
- esencialessential
- esféricospherical
- esfuerzoeffort
- espacialspace, spatial
- espaciarto space out
- especialspecial
- espectroghost, specter
- esperadoexpected
- espinacaspinach
- espírituspirit
- espoilerspoiler
- esquilarto shear
- esquivarto dodge, to avoid
- estaciónstation
- estallarto burst, to explode
- estándarstandard
- estanquepond
- estáticostatic, stationary
- estatutostatute, bylaws
- estéticaaesthetics, look
- estéticoaesthetic
- estímulostimulus, incentive
- estofadostew
- estómagostomach
- estrechonarrow
- estrellastar
- estresarto stress out
- estrictostrict
- estudiarto study
- estúpidostupid, silly
- etcéteraetcetera, and so on
- etiquetalabel, tag
- eventualpossible, potential
- evidenteevident, obvious
- exagerarto exaggerate
- exalumnoalumnus, former student
- examinarto examine
- excesivoexcessive
- exenciónexemption
- exigentedemanding
- exmaridoex-husband
- exonerarto exonerate
- expandirto expand
- explicarto explain
- explorarto explore
- explotarto explode, to burst
- exportarto export
- expresarto express
- expulsarto expel, to throw out
- extenderto spread out
- exteriorouter, exterior
- extractoextract, excerpt
- extrañarto miss
F
- fabricarto manufacture, to make
- fabulosofabulous
- facsímilfacsimile
- factiblefeasible
- facturarto check in (luggage)
- facultadfaculty, school
- faltantemissing
- familiarfamily, familial
- fanáticofan, enthusiast
- fantasíafantasy
- fantasmaghost
- farmaciapharmacy
- favoritofavorite
- federadofederated, registered
- femeninofemale, women's
- fenómenophenomenon
- fenotipophenotype
- festivalfestival
- ficticiofictitious, fictional
- figuritasticker card, collectible card
- filósofophilosopher
- finanzasfinance
- fiscalíapublic prosecutor's office
- flamencoflamenco
- flexibleflexible
- flirtearto flirt
- florecerto bloom, to flower
- floristaflorist
- folclorefolklore
- fomentarto promote, to encourage
- formularto formulate, to put
- fracasarto fail
- fracciónfraction
- fracturafracture
- franqueopostage
- fricciónfriction
- frondosoleafy, lush
- fronteraborder
- frustrarto frustrate
- fugitivofugitive
- fundadorfounder
- fusionarto merge
- futbolínfoosball, table football
G
- gabinetecabinet
- gananciaprofit
- garantíawarranty, guarantee
- gargantathroat
- gasolinagasoline, petrol
- gástricogastric
- genéricogeneric
- generosogenerous
- genéticagenetics
- genéticogenetic
- genómicagenomics
- genómicogenomic
- geologíageology
- gimnasiagymnastics, exercise
- gimnasiogym
- glándulagland
- gloriosoglorious
- glosarioglossary
- gobernarto govern, to rule
- gobiernogovernment
- golosinasweet, candy
- golpeteotapping, drumming
- graciosofunny
- graduadograduate
- granjerofarmer
- gratitudgratitude
- gratuitofree of charge
- gravamenlevy, tax
- gravedadgravity
- griferíataps, faucets, fittings
- guapetónhandsome, good-looking
- guardiánguardian, keeper
- guerrerowarrior
- guisantepea
- guitarraguitar
H
- habitualusual, habitual
- hallazgodiscovery, find
- halógenohalogen
- hechizarto bewitch, to cast a spell on
- hectáreahectare
- herbarioherbarium
- herederoheir
- herenciainheritance
- hipnosishypnosis
- hipotecamortgage
- historiahistory
- holandésDutch
- hormigónconcrete
- horneadobaked
- horriblehorrible, awful
- hospiciohospice, almshouse
- hospitalhospital
- huérfanoorphan
I
- idénticoidentical
- igualdadequality
- iluminarto light up, to illuminate
- ilustrarto illustrate
- imaginarto imagine, to suppose
- impactarto shock, to impact
- imperialimperial
- implanteimplant
- implicarto involve, to entail
- importarto matter, to mind
- imprimirto print
- improntaimprint, mark
- impuestotax
- impulsarto boost, to drive
- inactivoinactive
- incendiofire (large, destructive)
- inciensoincense
- inciertouncertain
- incisivoincisor
- inclinarto tilt, to lean
- incómodouncomfortable
- incurrirto incur, to fall into
- indicadosuitable, right
- indígenaindigenous
- ineficazineffective
- inexactoinaccurate
- infanciachildhood
- infantilchildren's, for kids
- infectarto infect
- inferiorinferior, lower
- infiernohell
- infinitoinfinite
- inflableinflatable
- inflamarto inflame, to swell
- informalinformal, casual
- informarto inform
- infusiónherbal tea, infusion
- ingresarto be admitted (hospital)
- inmortalimmortal
- inmuebleproperty, building
- inocenteinnocent
- inquietorestless, fidgety
- inseguroinsecure
- insertarto insert
- insigniabadge, emblem
- insinuarto hint, to imply
- insistirto insist
- insomnioinsomnia
- inspirarto inspire
- instalarto install
- instanteinstant, moment
- instintoinstinct
- instruirto instruct, to train
- insulinainsulin
- insultarto insult
- integralwhole, whole-grain
- integrarto integrate
- intentarto try
- interinotemporary, acting
- interiorinside, interior
- internetinternet
- inválidoinvalid
- invasióninvasion
- invasivoinvasive
- inventarto invent
- inventorinventor
- inversorinvestor
- invertirto invest
- inviernowinter
- invitadoguest
- inyectarto inject
- irlandésIrish
- italianoItalian
J
L
- ladrillobrick
- lamentarto regret, to be sorry
- laminadolaminated
- langostalobster
- lastimarto hurt, injure
- lavadorawashing machine
- legítimolegitimate, rightful
- lenguajelanguage
- leopardoleopard
- lesionarto injure, to hurt
- leucemialeukemia
- levadurayeast
- levantarto raise, to lift
- libéluladragonfly
- libertadfreedom
- libreríabookshop
- licencialicense, permit
- lijadorasander
- limadurafiling
- limitadolimited
- limpiezacleaning
- limusinalimousine
- linternatorch, flashlight
- liquidezliquidity
- lluviosorainy
- logotipologo
- longitudlength
- luchadorfighter, wrestler
M
- machacarto crush, to pound
- maestríamastery, skill
- magnesiomagnesium
- magnitudmagnitude, scale
- magnoliamagnolia
- majestadMajesty
- malestardiscomfort, unwell feeling
- maleterotrunk, boot
- mamíferomammal
- manguerahose
- manivelacrank, handle
- mantenerto keep, to maintain
- marcadorscoreboard, score
- marearseto feel dizzy, to get carsick
- marginalmarginal, minor
- marinerosailor
- mariposabutterfly
- mariscalmarshal
- marítimomaritime, sea
- martillohammer
- masticarto chew
- materialmaterial, supplies
- matorralthicket, scrub
- mausoleomausoleum
- mazmorradungeon
- mecánicamechanics
- mecánicomechanic
- mediadormediator
- medianteby means of, through
- medicinamedicine (field)
- mediciónmeasurement
- medievalmedieval
- mediodíanoon
- melanomamelanoma
- membranamembrane
- mercuriomercury
- metáforametaphor
- metálicometallic, metal
- mexicanoMexican
- mezquinopetty, mean
- mezquitamosque
- mientraswhile
- migrantemigrant
- ministrominister
- misteriomystery
- modelajemodeling
- moderadomoderate
- moléculamolecule
- molestarto bother, to disturb
- molestiabother, nuisance
- moliendamilling, grinding
- monstruomonster
- montadorassembler, editor
- mosquitomosquito
- motivadomotivated
- muchachoboy, lad
- múltiplemultiple
- multitudcrowd
- municiónammunition
- murmurarto murmur, to whisper
- mutaciónmutation
N
- nacionalnational
- narradornarrator
- nataciónswimming
- negacióndenial, negation
- negativonegative
- negociarto negotiate
- neonatalneonatal
- nerviosonervous
- neumoníapneumonia
- neuronalneural
- nicotinanicotine
- nocturnonight, nocturnal
- nominadonominee, nominated
- noroestenorthwest
- nosotroswe, us
- notaciónnotation
- novedosonovel, innovative
- numériconumerical
- numerosonumerous, large
O
- obedecerto obey
- oberturaoverture
- obesidadobesity
- objeciónobjection
- objetivogoal, objective
- observarto observe, to watch
- obsesiónobsession
- obsoletoobsolete
- oceánicooceanic
- ofendidooffended
- ofensivaoffensive
- ofensivooffensive
- onduladowavy
- opcionaloptional
- operadoroperator, provider
- oponenteopponent
- oponerseto oppose
- oportunotimely, opportune
- opresiónoppression
- optativooptional, elective
- ordenadotidy, neat
- orgánicoorganic
- orientaleastern
- orientarto find one's way, to get one's bearings
- originaloriginal
- originarto give rise to, to cause
- orquestaorchestra
- orquídeaorchid
P
- pabellónpavilion, sports hall
- pacientepatient
- pacíficopeaceful
- pagaderopayable
- pancartabanner, placard
- pandemiapandemic
- pandillagroup of friends, gang
- panoramapanorama, view
- pantallascreen
- pantalóntrousers, pants
- papelerawastebasket, trash can
- papeletaballot
- paradojaparadox
- paraguasumbrella
- paraleloparallel
- parásitoparasite
- parentalparental
- parienterelative
- parrillagrill, barbecue
- pasajeropassenger
- pasantíainternship
- pastillapill, tablet
- pastizalgrassland, pasture
- pastoralpastoral
- pastoreograzing, herding
- patentarto patent
- patéticopathetic
- patinajeskating
- patinetescooter
- patógenopathogen
- patriotapatriot
- patrullapatrol
- peculiarpeculiar, unusual
- pedernalflint
- pedestalpedestal
- pegajososticky
- pegatinasticker
- pelícanopelican
- películafilm, movie
- percherocoat rack, coat stand
- percibirto perceive, to sense
- perdedorloser
- perdonarto forgive
- perezosolazy
- perfectoperfect
- perfilarto outline, to sketch
- perforarto drill, to perforate
- permitirto allow
- peroratalong-winded speech, tirade
- perpetuoperpetual, endless
- persianablind, shutter
- personalpersonal, private
- pescadorfisherman
- pestillolatch, bolt
- peticiónpetition, request
- petróleooil, petroleum
- pianistapianist
- picadurasting, bite
- picotearto nibble, to snack
- pigmentopigment
- pimientapepper
- pimientobell pepper
- pináculopinnacle, spire
- pingüinopenguin
- pirámidepyramid
- pisotearto trample
- plancharto iron
- plásticoplastic
- plegablefoldable
- plenarioplenary
- poderosopowerful
- polémicocontroversial
- policialpolice (adj.)
- políticapolitics
- políticopolitician
- polluelochick, fledgling
- ponderarto weigh, to consider
- pormenordetail
- portadorbearer, carrier
- portátilportable
- portavozspokesperson
- posesiónpossession
- posiciónposition, rank
- positivopositive
- posponerto postpone
- potenciapower
- prácticapractice
- prácticopractical, handy
- precederto precede
- preciosobeautiful, lovely
- predecirto predict
- predicarto preach
- prefaciopreface
- preferirto prefer
- preguntaquestion
- preludioprelude
- prenatalprenatal
- prepararto prepare
- presidirto chair, to preside over
- préstamoloan
- presumirto show off, to boast
- presuntoalleged, suspected
- prevenirto prevent
- primarioprimary
- princesaprincess
- príncipeprince
- prístinopristine
- probablelikely, probable
- probadorfitting room
- problemaproblem
- procederto come from
- procesarto process
- procrearto procreate, to breed
- producirto produce
- productoproduct
- profecíaprophecy
- profesorteacher, professor
- profundodeep
- programaprogram, show
- progresoprogress
- prohibirto forbid, to ban
- promedioaverage
- prometerto promise
- promotorpromoter, developer
- promoverto promote
- propensoprone
- proponerto propose, to suggest
- protegerto protect
- proteínaprotein
- protestaprotest
- provocarto cause
- proyectoproject
- prudenteprudent, sensible
- psíquicopsychic, mental
- publicarto post, to publish
- pulmonarpulmonary, lung
- punteadodotted
- putativoputative
Q
R
- racionalrational
- radiadorradiator
- radianteradiant, beaming
- rastrearto track, to trace
- ratoneramousetrap
- reacciónreaction
- reactivoreactive
- realidadreality
- realismorealism
- realistarealistic
- realizarto carry out, to perform
- rebanadaslice
- rebeliónrebellion
- recambiospare part, refill
- recargarto recharge
- receptorreceiver, recipient
- recesiónrecession
- rechazarto reject
- reciclarto recycle
- recienterecent
- reclamarto claim, to demand
- reclutarto recruit
- recogidacollection, pickup
- recordarto remember
- recortarto cut out, to trim
- rectitudintegrity, uprightness
- recubrirto cover, to coat
- recuentocount, tally
- recuerdomemory
- recurrirto resort to, to turn to
- redactarto write, to draft
- reeditarto republish, to reissue
- reenviarto forward, to resend
- refinadorefined, sophisticated
- reflejarto reflect
- reformarto renovate, to reform
- reforzarto reinforce, to strengthen
- refuerzoreinforcement, boost
- regalíasroyalties
- regionalregional
- registroregistration
- regresarto return, go back
- relaciónrelationship
- relajadorelaxed
- religiónreligion
- rellenarto fill in, to fill out
- remedialremedial
- remezclaremix
- remolcarto tow
- remolinowhirlpool, swirl, eddy
- remolquetrailer, tow
- rendirseto give up, to surrender
- rentableprofitable
- renunciaresignation, renunciation
- repetidorepeated, duplicate
- reportarto report
- reprimirto repress, to suppress
- repuestospare part
- reputadorenowned, reputed
- requerirto require
- resaltarto stand out
- resbalarto slip
- rescatarto rescue
- reservarto book, to reserve
- residualresidual, waste
- resistirto resist
- resolverto solve
- respaldobacking, support
- respectoregarding, as for
- respetarto respect
- respirarto breathe
- restanteremaining
- resultarto turn out (to be)
- retiradawithdrawal, retreat
- retóricarhetoric
- retraídowithdrawn, reserved
- retrasarto delay, to postpone
- retratarto portray, to depict
- retumbarto boom, to rumble
- reubicarto relocate
- reunirseto meet, to get together
- reventarto burst, to pop
- reventónblowout, burst
- revertirto reverse
- revisióncheck-up, inspection
- revolverto stir
- revueltarevolt, uprising
- ridículoridiculous
- rigurosorigorous, strict
- robóticarobotics
- robóticorobotic
- rompedorgroundbreaking, innovative
- rotaciónrotation
- rotativarotary printing press
S
- saborearto savor, to taste
- saciedadsatiety, fullness
- sacudidajolt, shake
- salienteoutgoing, protruding
- salpicarto splash, to spatter
- sandaliasandal
- sándwichsandwich
- sargentosergeant
- satélitesatellite
- saturadosaturated, overloaded, fed up
- secadoradryer
- secundarto second, to back
- segmentosegment
- seguidorfollower, fan
- selectorselector, dial
- sementalstud, stallion
- semestresemester, term
- sencillosimple, easy
- sensiblesensitive
- sentarseto sit down
- separadoseparate, apart
- seriedadseriousness
- servicioservice
- servidorserver
- silenciosilence
- siliconasilicone
- simetríasymmetry
- simpatíacharm, friendliness
- simposiosymposium
- síncronosynchronous
- síndromesyndrome
- sinergiasynergy
- sinfoníasymphony
- singularunique, singular
- sinónimosynonym
- sinopsissynopsis, plot summary
- sintaxissyntax
- síntesissummary, synthesis
- siquieraeven (not even)
- soberanosovereign
- soberbiosuperb, magnificent
- sociedadsociety
- soluciónsolution
- solventesolvent, creditworthy
- sombrerohat
- soportarto bear, to stand
- sorpresasurprise
- sospechasuspicion
- sostenerto hold, to support
- suavizarto soften, to smooth
- subgruposubgroup
- subrayarto underline, to highlight
- subsidiosubsidy, benefit
- suburbiosuburb
- sucesiónsuccession, series
- sucesivosuccessive, consecutive
- suciedaddirt, filth
- sucursalbranch
- sudaderasweatshirt, hoodie
- suicidiosuicide
- sumergirto submerge, to dip
- sumisiónsubmission, obedience
- superiorhigher, greater
- suplicarto beg, to plead
- suprimirto eliminate, to abolish
- supuestoalleged, supposed
- surfistasurfer
- suroestesouthwest
- suspensesuspense
- suspirarto sigh
- sustratosubstrate, soil mix
- susurrarto whisper
T
- taburetestool
- tachuelatack, thumbtack
- taladrarto drill
- talladorcarver
- tangibletangible
- taquillaticket office, box office
- teléfonophone, telephone
- temáticotheme, themed
- templadomild, lukewarm
- temporaltemporary
- tempranoearly
- tenientelieutenant
- teologíatheology
- terminalterminal, station
- terminarto finish
- terribleterrible, awful
- tesorerotreasurer
- tiroidesthyroid
- tirosinatyrosine
- titánicotitanic, colossal
- tituladograduate
- toneladaton, tonne
- tonteríanonsense, silly thing
- tormentastorm
- tornilloscrew
- torrentetorrent, rushing stream
- torturarto torture, to torment
- trabajarto work
- traccióntraction, drive
- traducirto translate
- tragediatragedy
- tránsitotraffic
- trasladotransfer, move
- traviesonaughty, mischievous
- tremendotremendous, huge
- triatlóntriathlon
- tribunalcourt
- trilogíatrilogy
- tripularto crew, to man
- tristezasadness
- trompetatrumpet
- tropicaltropical
- turbidezturbidity, cloudiness
- turquesaturquoise
- tutorialtutorial
U
V
- vainillavanilla
- valentíabravery, courage
- valientebrave
- vanidosovain, conceited
- vaquerosjeans
- variablevariable, changeable
- variantevariant, version
- variedadvariety
- vascularvascular
- vecindadneighborhood, neighbors
- vehículovehicle
- vendavalgale, strong wind
- vendedorseller, salesperson
- venenosopoisonous, venomous
- venganzarevenge
- veniderocoming, future
- ventiscablizzard, snowstorm
- versátilversatile
- verticalvertical
- veteranoveteran, experienced
- vibrantevibrant
- victoriavictory, win
- vidriadoglazed
- vigésimotwentieth
- vigorosovigorous, robust
- vincularto link, to connect
- violentoviolent
- vitaminavitamin
- vitorearto cheer
- viviendahousing, dwelling
- vocaciónvocation, calling
- voleibolvolleyball
- voluntadwillpower, will
- volverseto become, to turn
- vosotrosyou (plural, in Spain)
- votaciónvote, voting
Z
- zoologíazoology
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