Learn About Nouns in Spanish
This page provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and using nouns in Spanish. Includes examples and exercises.
emoción
emotion
The Spanish word 'emoción' translates to 'emotion' in English. It is used to describe a strong feeling deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others. Emotions are often subjective, experienced uniquely by each individual, and can be prompted by both positive and negative events or stimuli. They are key to human experience and provide a way for people to express and communicate their feelings. In Spanish, 'emoción' can be used in much the same contexts as 'emotion' in English.
empleado
employee
The term 'empleado' refers to an individual who is hired to provide services to a company on a regular basis in exchange for compensation and who does not provide these services as part of an independent business. It is typically used in both formal and casual contexts, similar to the term 'employee' in English.
Example sentences with empleado →emplear
employ
The word 'emplear' is a verb in Spanish, and it translates to 'employ' in English. It's commonly used in formal and professional settings, referring to the act of hiring someone or utilizing something in order to accomplish a specific task or purpose. For example, when you want to express 'I will employ a different strategy', you can say 'Voy a emplear una estrategia diferente' in Spanish.
empleo
employment
The Spanish word 'empleo' translates to 'employment' in English. It's a noun commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It refers to the condition of having paid work or a specific task or activity done as part of the work of a particular job. In Spanish-speaking countries, 'empleo' can be used to discuss jobs, the job market, or the act of employing someone. The term 'empleo' is integral in business and daily conversations, reflecting the importance of work in society.
empresa
company
This term refers to a commercial organization that operates on a for-profit basis. It can encompass businesses of all sizes.
Example sentences with empresa →energía
energy
The Spanish word for 'energy' is 'energía'. It is used in the same contexts as in English, representing a source of power used for operations or physical activities. It can be used in scientific and everyday contexts. It can also be used metaphorically to represent vitality or intensity. Like in English, 'energía' is a feminine noun in Spanish.
Example sentences with energía →enfermedad
disease
The word 'enfermedad' is used similarly in Spanish as 'disease' is in English. It refers to a particular abnormal or pathological condition that affects part or all of an organism, not caused by external injury. It is often used in medical and general conversation contexts.
Example sentences with enfermedad →enfermero
nurse
'Enfermero' refers to a person who is trained to care for sick or injured people. This term typically refers to a male nurse.
Example sentences with enfermero →enfoque
focus
The Spanish word 'enfoque' is the direct translation for 'focus' in English. It is often used in sentences to signify the attention or concentration on something or someone. For instance, 'poner enfoque en algo' is commonly used to mean 'put focus on something'.
Example sentences with enfoque →ensaladera
salad
The Spanish word 'ensaladera' translates to 'salad bowl' in English. It is a common item found in kitchens and is used for preparing, mixing and serving salads. It's a compound word in Spanish, where 'ensalada' means 'salad' and '-era' is a suffix indicating where something is kept, in this case, where salad is kept. Note, 'ensalada' itself means 'salad', but 'ensaladera' refers specifically to the container or bowl for salad.
entero
whole
The Spanish word 'entero' translates to 'whole' in English. It is often used to describe a complete, all-encompassing entity or quantity, such as in the phrase 'comio todo el pastel entero,' meaning 'he ate the whole cake.' The term can be used in a variety of contexts, both literally and metaphorically, and can describe physical objects, denoting undamaged or unbroken objects, as well as abstract concepts to signify totality.
Example sentences with entero →entrenamiento
training
The Spanish word for 'training' is 'entrenamiento'. It is primarily used in the context of sports or physical education, but it can also define any form of organized activity designed to increase skills or knowledge. 'Estoy en entrenamiento para la maratón' translates to 'I am in training for the marathon'. However, it should be noted that Spanish may use different words or phrases for the concept of training depending on regional usage and context.
Example sentences with entrenamiento →entretenimiento
entertainment
The Spanish word 'entretenimiento' translates to 'entertainment' in English. This refers to a broad concept generally linked to forms of activity that hold an audience's interest, can provide them enjoyment, or bring them amusement. This concept may include activities such as movies, music, sports, games, reading, or other recreational activities that people generally participate in during their leisure time.
entrevista
interview
The Spanish word for interview is 'entrevista'. It is used in the same context as in English, for a one-on-one conversation, typically between a job applicant and a potential employer, or between a journalist and a person of interest. For example, 'Tengo una entrevista mañana' means 'I have an interview tomorrow'.
Example sentences with entrevista →equipaje
luggage
The term 'equipaje' refers to 'luggage' in English. It implies personal belongings packed in suitcases for traveling.
Example sentences with equipaje →equipamiento
equipment
The Spanish term 'equipamiento' translates to 'equipment' in English. This term refers to the necessary items for a particular purpose. For example, the 'equipamiento' needed for a kitchen might include an oven, a stove, and a refrigerator. It can also be used in the context of a professional environment. For instance, the 'equipamiento' needed for a doctor's office might include medical instruments, diagnostic machines, and office furniture.
Example sentences with equipamiento →equipo
team
In Spanish, the word 'equipo' is used to refer to a group of people who work together or play together in a sporting context, just like in English. For example, you can say 'Soy parte del equipo' meaning 'I am part of the team'. Just like English, it could refer both to a sports team or a team in a work environment.
Example sentences with equipo →equipo de baloncesto
basketball team
The Spanish phrase 'equipo de baloncesto' translates to 'basketball team' in English. This term refers to a group of players, typically 5 on the court at a time, who work together in the sport of basketball. These teams can vary in level from amateur to professional, and include both men's and women's teams. In a game, they compete against each other to score points by getting a ball into the opposing team's basket.
equipo de fútbol
football team
The Spanish phrase 'equipo de fútbol' translates to 'football team' in English. A 'football team' is a group or a squad of players unified by the same goal of winning a match of football - a popular sport played worldwide. The term is universally used in sports and could be professional or amateur football players who train and play together. The term 'equipo de fútbol' carries the same meaning and usage in Spanish-speaking cultures and nations.
equipo de música
stereo system
The Spanish term 'equipo de música' translates to 'stereo system' in English. A stereo system is a set of equipment that allows the playback of audio from various sources like radio, compact disc (CD), cassette, or digital audio files. It often includes speakers, an amplifier, and a source playback device. In a broader context, it is also used to refer to home audio systems and professional audio systems.
equivocado
wrong
The Spanish word 'equivocado' is usually used to mean 'wrong' or 'mistaken'. It is typically used to describe someone who has a wrong understanding or has done something incorrectly. It can be used in various contexts, such as in giving directions ('estás equivocado, el banco no está por aquí' which means 'you are wrong, the bank is not this way'), or in debates to contradict someone's statement ('estás equivocado, eso no es correcto' which means 'you are wrong, that is not correct').
Example sentences with equivocado →equivocarse
mistake
The Spanish verb 'equivocarse' translates into English as 'to make a mistake'. It is often used when someone is incorrect or mistaken in their actions, decisions or statements. Like many Spanish verbs, it can be conjugated according to tense, mood and the personal pronoun. In English though, we need to use auxiliary words like 'to make' or 'making' before 'mistake' to convey the act of making a mistake, whereas 'equivocarse' itself implies action.
escalar
scale
The Spanish verb 'escalar' translates to 'scale' in English. It possesses various interpretations in different contexts but primarily is used to denote the act of climbing or ascending, particularly used in scenarios involving mountains or some type of vertical or steep terrain. Metaphorically, it can also represent the concept of gradually growing or increasing in terms of levels or rankings.
Example sentences with escalar →escena
scene
The term 'escena' is used to refer to a sequence of continuous action in a movie, play, opera, or book. It's a significant building block of a storyline.
Example sentences with escena →escenario
stage
The Spanish word 'escenario' is equivalent to the English word 'stage'. This term is commonly used in theater or performance settings where actors, singers, or other performers present their work. The usage is almost the same as in English, often referring to a specific platform or area designed for performances. However, it can also refer to the backdrop or setting of a particular situation or event.
Example sentences with escenario →escoba
broom
The word 'escoba' refers to a household tool that is used for sweeping. It is typically made up of a long handle that is directly connected to firmer bristles. This domestic tool is used in cleaning to collect dirt and dust from floors. In English, 'escoba' is translated as 'broom'.
escritor
writer
'Escritor' refers to a person who writes books, stories, or articles as a job. It's generally used to refer to a male writer.
Example sentences with escritor →escuela
school
Escuela is the Spanish term for school, a place where children go to learn.
Example sentences with escuela →esfuerzo
effort
'Esfuerzo' refers to a vigorous or determined attempt. It is used to talk about the energy that you put into work or an activity you are trying to do.
Example sentences with esfuerzo →espacio
space
In Spanish, 'espacio' translates to 'space'. This could refer to physical space in a room or in the universe, the space between objects, or metaphorical space. Just as in English, it is used in a variety of contexts and can also refer to a blank part in a document, a period of time, or the capacity of a place.
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