Learn About Nouns in Spanish
This page provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and using nouns in Spanish. Includes examples and exercises.
ex mujer
ex-wife
The Spanish term 'ex mujer' translates to 'ex-wife' in English. It is used to refer to a woman to whom one was formerly married. The term describes a past marital relationship that has been legally ended through divorce. As such, an ex-wife once held the role of a legal spouse but currently holds a different status, denoted by the prefix 'ex' which signifies a past association.
examen
review
The Spanish word 'examen' translates to 'review' in English. It is commonly used in an academic or work context, reflecting the practice of evaluating or inspecting something thoroughly. For example, a teacher might give an 'examen' to students to assess their understanding of the course material. Similarly, a worker might conduct an 'examen' of a project or work process to identify any areas for improvement.
éxito
success
In Spanish, 'éxito' is used in very similar contexts as 'success' in English. It is commonly used to refer to the achievement of goals, triumphs, or the positive results of an undertaking or situation. For example, you might say 'Tuve éxito en el examen' to mean 'I had success in the exam'. It can also be used to mean a hit, as in a successful song, movie, or other work.
Example sentences with éxito →experiencia
experience
In Spanish, 'experiencia' is commonly used to refer to both, experience one acquires through practice or action and the act of experiencing something. For instance, 'Tengo experiencia en trabajar con niños' translates to 'I have experience working with children', while 'Fue una experiencia increíble' translates to 'It was an incredible experience'. Therefore, this word can be used in a variety of contexts just like in English.
Example sentences with experiencia →expresión
expression
The Spanish word 'expresión' translates to 'expression' in English. This term can refer to something that is said, a way of saying something, or the process of making one's thoughts, feelings, or ideas known to others, often through speech, writing or some form of art. Additionally, it can also denote a mathematical or computational statement that represents a particular operation or series of operations.
extensión
extension
The word 'extensión' in Spanish translates to 'extension' in English. It is a noun and can be used in various contexts. In general sense, it refers to the action or process of becoming longer or larger usually in physical terms. It's also used in technology terms referring to something that is added to an existing product, system, or software to enhance its capabilities.
extrañar
miss
The Spanish term 'extrañar' translates to 'miss' in English. It's generally used when someone is missing someone else, like missing a friend or relative. However, it is also applicable when talking about missing an event or activity. Similar to how we use 'miss' in various contexts in English, 'extrañar' is a versatile term in the Spanish language.
Example sentences with extrañar →extremo
extreme
The Spanish word 'extremo' translates to 'extreme' in English. This word is generally used in contexts or situations that represent the highest degree or maximum level of something. For example, the phrase 'extremo peligro' would mean 'extreme danger'. The adjective 'extremo' can describe various phenomenons, states, or attributes, such as temperature, difficulty, necessity, etc., signifying they are at their utmost or highest level.
fabricante
manufacturer
The Spanish word 'fabricante' translates to 'manufacturer' in English. A manufacturer is a person, a group of people, or a company that produces goods in large quantities, often using machinery. This production process involves converting raw materials, components, or parts into finished goods that meet a customer's expectations or specifications. Therefore, in a business context, 'fabricante' plays a vital role in the supply chain, producing and supplying goods to various markets.
factura
bill
The Spanish word 'factura' is used to refer to a document commonly given out by sellers to buyers, stating the products, quantities and agreed prices for products or services the seller has provided the one who bought. In English this is known as a 'bill'. Also, in common usage it can refer to the check given in restaurants.
Example sentences with factura →falda
skirt
The Spanish word 'falda' translates to 'skirt' in English. In many cultures, it is a garment typically worn by women, and it hangs from the waist and covers all or part of the legs. There are many styles of skirts including mini, maxi, pencil, and pleated skirts. The term 'falda' is commonly used in many Spanish-speaking countries and regions.
familia
family
A group consisting of parents and children living together in a household.
Example sentences with familia →farmacéutico
pharmacist
'Farmacéutico' is an individual who is professionally qualified to prepare and dispense medical drugs. A 'farmacéutico' also offers advice about health issues, symptoms and medications in response to customer enquiries.
Example sentences with farmacéutico →fecha
date
The word 'fecha' in Spanish directly translates to 'date' in English. This can refer to either a marked day on the calendar or a romantic outing. For example, you might say 'La fecha de hoy es el 1 de enero', meaning 'Today's date is January 1st.' You could also say 'Tengo una cita esta noche', meaning 'I have a date tonight.' Note that 'cita' in this sense means a romantic date.
Example sentences with fecha →fiesta
party
In Spanish, 'fiesta' is the word used to refer to a party or celebration. It can be used to talk about different social gatherings such as birthdays, weddings or festive events. For example, you can say 'Voy a una fiesta de cumpleaños', which translates to 'I'm going to a birthday party'. It is a common term used in both formal and casual contexts.
Example sentences with fiesta →figura
figure
The word 'figura' means 'figure' in English and is used to refer to various context. In mathematics, it can refer to a numerical value (as in 'figure out' which means calculate or solve). It can also refer to an individual's silhouette or shape (for example, 'She has a beautiful figure'). Additionally, in languages and arts, 'figure' could be a significant or notable person, a literary or artistic device, or even a shape in some contexts. Like in English, the versatility of this word in Spanish allows it to fit into numerous contexts, offering a broad range of use.
Example sentences with figura →fila
row
The Spanish noun 'fila' translates to 'row' in English. It has various contextual uses, but it generally refers to a line of things or people arranged side by side, such as a row of chairs, a row of buildings, or even a row of people waiting for their turn. This term can also be used when referring to a line of cells in a spreadsheet or a row of elements in a certain order in an array or a list.
Example sentences with fila →filosofía
philosophy
The word 'Filosofía' in Spanish translates to 'Philosophy' in English. It is derived from the ancient Greek word 'philosophia', meaning 'love of wisdom'. Philosophy is a field of study that explores fundamental questions about existence, reality, consciousness, ethics, and human nature, among others. In Spanish-speaking cultures, as globally, philosophy often forms a crucial part of academic and intellectual discourse.
Example sentences with filosofía →final
final
The Spanish word 'final' translates directly to 'final' in English. It's used similarly to the English word -- to denote the end or conclusion of something. For instance, you might use it to discuss the final exam ('examen final') at the end of a course, or the final scene ('escena final') in a play or movie. The way you use 'final' will largely depend on the context of your conversation.
Example sentences with final →finca
estate
The Spanish word 'finca' translates to 'estate' in English. In Spanish speaking countries, a 'finca' can refer to a large piece of land, often with a house or farm on it. It is similar to what English speakers would understand as a ranch, plantation, or a large homestead. The word is often used to describe rural properties used for agricultural or farming purposes. However, it can also refer to any property, including urban buildings and houses.
Example sentences with finca →física
physics
Physics is the scientific discipline concerned with understanding the nature and properties of matter and energy. The subject matter of physics includes mechanics, heat, light, and other radiation, sound, electricity, magnetism, and the structure of atoms.
Example sentences with física →flauta
flute
A flute is a woodwind instrument that you play by blowing across a hole at the end. The Spanish noun for flute is 'flauta'. It is commonly used in modern and traditional Spanish music.
Example sentences with flauta →forma
form
The Spanish word for 'form' is 'forma'. It's used in similar contexts as in English, referring to shape, structure or type. For instance, 'la forma de la casa' means 'the shape of the house', and 'una nueva forma de pensar' means 'a new way of thinking'. Note that in Spanish, the gender and number of the noun will change the determiner 'la' to 'el', 'las', or 'los', depending on whether the noun being referred to is singular, plural, masculine, or feminine.
Example sentences with forma →foto
photo
The Spanish word for 'photo' is 'foto'. It is used in the same context as in English, to describe a picture taken by a camera. It can be used in various sentences such as 'Tomamos una foto' which means 'We took a photograph'.
Example sentences with foto →fresa
strawberry
A strawberry is a sweet, red heart-shaped fruit, which is much loved for its delicious taste. They grow on small strawberry plants in the ground.
Example sentences with fresa →frigorífico
refrigerator
The Spanish word 'frigorífico' translates to 'refrigerator' in English. A refrigerator is an appliance found in most homes and restaurants, designed to keep food and drinks cool and fresh. The word 'frigorífico' comes from the Latin word 'frigorificus', meaning 'producing cold'. In many Spanish-speaking countries, 'frigorífico' is a common everyday term, just like 'refrigerator' is in English.
frotar
to rub
The Spanish verb 'frotar' translates to 'to rub' in English. This term is often used in the context of physical touch where one object is moved in a back and forth motion on the surface of another object. For instance, it's used when describing actions like rubbing a lamp, rubbing your hands together, or rubbing a sore muscle.
fruta
fruit
The term 'fruta' in Spanish is translated as 'fruit' in English. The word 'fruta' represents a significant category in the food pyramid. Fruits are plant-derived, often sweet, and are eaten in a variety of ways. They can be consumed in their fresh form, in salads, desserts or juices. In Spanish-speaking countries, fruits play a key role in daily dietary habits and are often available in a wide variety of types due to a diversity of climates. Similar to English, the term 'fruta' in Spanish is universal and can be used to collectively refer to fruits of all types and forms.
frutas
fruits
'Frutas' means 'fruits' in Spanish. This term is broadly used in shopping markets or at home to discuss various fruits available in the region.
Example sentences with frutas →fuego
fire
The word 'fuego' in Spanish translates to 'fire' in English. It is commonly used in Spanish to refer to the natural element, fire, that we use for warmth, cooking, destruction and in many other metaphorical contexts just like in English. For example, 'este casa está en fuego' means 'this house is on fire'.
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