Learn About Nouns in Spanish
This page provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and using nouns in Spanish. Includes examples and exercises.
director
director
Just as in English, 'director' in Spanish is used to refer a person who is in charge of making a movie or control the content and flow of the movie.
Example sentences with director →disciplina
discipline
The Spanish word 'disciplina' translates to 'discipline' in English. It primarily refers to the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience. It can also refer to a branch of knowledge, typically one studied in higher education. In general, 'disciplina' addresses the concept of orderliness and control, either self-imposed or imposed by an external authority.
discusión
discussion
The Spanish word 'discusión' is used much like its English counterpart 'discussion'. It refers to the act of talking about something with others in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. In Spanish, it is commonly used in both formal and informal conversations, and can refer to debates, arguments, or simple conversations depending on the context.
Example sentences with discusión →diseñador
designer
A 'diseñador' in Spanish is equivalent to 'designer' in English. This term refers to a person specialized in conceiving and creating design, which may be applicable to diverse fields depending on the context. Some prevalent examples include, but are not limited to, fashion designer, graphic designer, interior designer, etc. Rooted in creativity and practicality, a diseñador's job generally requires a high aesthetic sense and problem-solving capacity.
Example sentences with diseñador →distribución
distribution
The Spanish word 'distribución' translates to 'distribution' in English. It is intertwined with various disciplines, commonly seen in mathematics, statistics, and business. In business, 'distribución' refers to the process of making a product or service available for the consumer or business user who needs it. In statistics, the 'distribución' of a statistical data set is a listing or function showing all the possible values of the data and how often they occur.
distrito
district
The Spanish word 'distrito' is used as similar to 'district' in English. It refers to a defined area or territory within a city or town, which is governed or managed at a local level. The term can be found in many contexts, such as school districts, voting districts, or administrative districts. Always be mindful to use it within the right context.
Example sentences with distrito →diversión alternativa
alternative
The Spanish phrase 'diversión alternativa' does not translate to 'alternative' in English. Instead, it translates to 'alternative fun' or 'alternative entertainment'. The phrase is composed of two words: 'diversión' which means 'fun' or 'entertainment', and 'alternativa' which means 'alternative'. Therefore, it refers to a form of entertainment that is different from what is traditional or mainstream.
doctor
doctor
A 'doctor' refers to a person who is qualified to treat people who are ill. This term can be used for both male and female practitioners.
Example sentences with doctor →dolor
pain
The Spanish word for 'pain' is 'dolor'. It is used in the same context as in English, describing a physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury. It can also represent mental or emotional distress.
Example sentences with dolor →donde
where
The word 'donde' is used in Spanish similarly to the English word 'where', typically in interrogative or relative clauses to refer to a place or location. It is commonly involved in idiomatic expressions and combined with prepositions, creating phrases like 'de donde' (from where) or 'a donde' (to where). However, unlike English, Spanish does not use it to introduce indirect questions.
Example sentences with donde →dorada
gold
The Spanish word 'dorada' translates to 'golden' or 'gold-colored' in English. It is often used to describe things that have the color of gold or a golden hue. This word is derived from the word 'oro' which means 'gold' in Spanish. It's also worth noting that 'Dorada' is used in certain specific contexts, such as the name for a type of fish in Spanish 'Dorada', known as 'Sea Bream' in English.
drama
drama
The Spanish word 'drama' translates directly to 'drama' in English. Interestingly, it carries over the same broad connotations that English does and can be used to refer to a genre of film, theater, or literature that depends on serious, often tragic events and themes. It can also denote any situation or series of events that has overly intensified emotions, conflicts, or high stakes, much like the English usage of 'he's causing a lot of drama.'
Example sentences with drama →ducharse
shower
The Spanish verb 'ducharse' translates to 'to shower' in English. In Spanish, the reflexive form 'ducharse' refers to oneself taking a shower. It is a regular -ar verb and follows typical verb conjugation rules in Spanish, except in reflexive form, it requires reflexive pronouns (me, te, se, nos, os, se). For example, 'me ducho' translates as 'I shower' in English.
Example sentences with ducharse →dulce
sweet
In Spanish, 'dulce' translates into English as 'sweet'. Signed Spanish learners manage 'un pastel dulce' signifying a 'sweet cake'.
Example sentences with dulce →dulces
sweets
Dulces is the Spanish term for sweets or candy, something many children enjoy eating.
Example sentences with dulces →dulzor
sweetness
The Spanish word 'dulzor' translates to 'sweetness' in English. This noun describes the quality of being sweet in taste. This can be used in various contexts, including when referring to the sweetness of food, drink, or even to describe a sweet or pleasant characteristic. It is pronounced as 'dool-zor' in Spanish.
ecología
ecology
Ecology is a branch of biology that studies the interactions among organisms and their environments. It explores the relationships among individuals within populations, among populations within communities, and between communities and their physical settings.
Example sentences with ecología →edificio
building
The Spanish word 'edificio' is used to describe a large structure or a building. This could be anything from a skyscraper to a school. It's used in the same context as the English 'building', as in the sentence: 'El edificio es muy alto', which translates to 'The building is very tall'.
Example sentences with edificio →edil
mayor
The Spanish word 'edil' translates to 'mayor' in English. In local governments, ediles are responsible for the governance and administration of a city or town. They play crucial roles in making important decisions, implementing policies, and managing public services. It's an important political position, usually elected by the citizens of the place.
Example sentences with edil →editor
editor
The Spanish word 'editor' translates to 'editor' in English. An editor is a person who corrects or changes pieces of text before it's committed to print or published online. Editors also work in film, music or other industries where they edit or direct modifications. They usually work to improve the content to make it more readable and accessible to the audience.
educación
education
The Spanish word for education is 'educación'. It is used in the same context as in English, referring to the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university. It is commonly used in various phrases such as 'educación superior' which means higher education, 'educación primaria' meaning primary education etc.
Example sentences with educación →efecto
effect
In Spanish, 'efecto' is used very similar to the English 'effect'. It can be used to refer to a change that has happened due to some event or action. It's commonly used in scientific contexts or when discussing the results or outcomes of a particular situation.
Example sentences with efecto →ejemplo
example
The Spanish word 'ejemplo' translates to 'example' in English. It's used in the same way as in English, to represent a typical case, illustration, or representative of a group or quality. For instance, you can use 'ejemplo' when you want to give an illustration of a situation or provide a model to be followed.
Example sentences with ejemplo →ejército
army
The Spanish word for 'army' is 'ejército'. It is a masculine noun most commonly used in a general context to refer to a nation's permanent, professional land-based military force. Much like in English, it can also be used metaphorically, as in 'an army of supporters'.
Example sentences with ejército →el menú
menu
The Spanish word 'el menú' translates to 'menu' in English. It is often used in the context of food, for instance in a restaurant, to mean a list of food and beverages offered to customers. For example, 'Lea el menú y elija su comida' translates to 'Read the menu and choose your food.' However, 'menu' could also refer to a list of options or commands on a computer interface.
elección
choice
The Spanish translation for 'choice' is 'elección'. This word is used similarly to English, wherein it is applicable when a person or thing is selected from a range of possible alternatives. It is a common word, used in many contexts such as making a 'choice' in a restaurant ('hacer una elección en un restaurante'), or in the context of elections where there is a 'choice' of candidates ('elección de candidatos').
Example sentences with elección →elefante
elephant
Elephants are large mammals of the family Elephantidae and the order Proboscidea. They are herbivorous and can be found in different habitats including savannahs, forests, deserts, and marshes.
Example sentences with elefante →elegir
pick
The Spanish word 'elegir' translates to 'pick' in English. It is used in the same way as in English. For example, when selecting or choosing something among options. It also implies the act of making a choice or decision. Just like in English, 'elegir' is used both in literal and figurative contexts.
Example sentences with elegir →embarcadero
ship
The Spanish word 'embarcadero' is often misinterpreted as 'ship', but its correct English translation is 'wharf' or 'pier'. It refers to a structure built on the shore of a harbor, lake, river, or canal where ships or boats can dock or be moored. An 'embarcadero' is typically used for loading and unloading cargo or passengers from the water vessels.
Example sentences with embarcadero →embutido
sausage
The word 'embutido' in Spanish translates to 'sausage' in English. In a culinary context, this varies from country to country, but typically refers to a product made from ground meat (most often pork, beef, or poultry), along with fat, salt, and spices, which is then filled into a casing and may be subsequently cured or smoked. 'Embutido' can come in a variety of forms, such as chorizo, morcilla, and longaniza.