Learn About Nouns in Spanish
This page provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and using nouns in Spanish. Includes examples and exercises.
grande
big
The word 'grande' is used in Spanish to depict something that is large, grand or big. For instance, 'El elefante es muy grande.' translates to 'The elephant is very big.'
Example sentences with grande →granja
farm
A 'Granja' is a place where animals or crops are raised. It is typically rural and may include areas for livestock and planting.
Example sentences with granja →granos
beans
The word 'granos' in Spanish translates to 'beans' in English. This term is mainly used to describe a variety of pulses that are included in many traditional Spanish dishes. Beans are often cooked or soaked prior to eating and serve as a primary or secondary ingredient in many dishes due to their nutritional benefits and versatility in cuisine.
Example sentences with granos →grapa
grapa
The Spanish word 'grapa' translates to 'staple' in English. It is a common office supply used to fasten sheets of paper together. It can also refer to a fastener used in various trades, such as carpentry and construction, to secure or join materials.
grupo
group
The Spanish word for 'group' is 'grupo'. It is used in similar contexts as in English, referring to a collection of individuals or items classified together due to common attributes or characteristics. For instance, it can be used to describe a 'group' of people, a 'group' of animals, or a 'group' in a class or team.
Example sentences with grupo →guardar
save
The Spanish word 'guardar' is used similarly to the English word 'save'. It can mean to conserve or keep something, such as saving food for later. It is also used in a technological context, for saving a document or file on a computer. Remember to conjugate it according to the subject of the sentence.
Example sentences with guardar →guión
script
The word 'guión' refers to the written text that provides the basis for a film. It includes dialogues, actions, and instructions for the actors and director.
Example sentences with guión →guisantes
peas
The Spanish word 'guisantes' translates to 'peas' in English. It is a noun and refers to small spherical green vegetables which is a seed of a plant from the legume family. They are commonly used in a variety of culinary contexts including soups, stews, and salads. They are also considered beneficial for health due to their high nutritional content that includes vitamins and protein.
guitarra
guitar
Guitarra refers to the musical instrument with typically six strings. It's one of the most popular instruments in many types of music.
Example sentences with guitarra →gusto
taste
The Spanish word 'gusto' translates to 'taste' in English. It is used to refer to the sensation that something creates in your mouth when you eat or drink it. It is also used metaphorically to express a liking or preference for something or someone. Example: 'A mi gusto, esta es la mejor película del año.' Meaning: 'To my taste, this is the best movie of the year.'
haber inflación
inflation
The Spanish phrase 'haber inflación' translates to 'there is inflation' in English. It is used to indicate or predict the general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing power of money, a phenomenon known as inflation. This phrase is often used in economic contexts and financial discussions.
habilidad
ability
The Spanish word 'habilidad' refers to the ability or capability to do something, which can be innate or learned. Just like its English counterpart, 'habilidad' can be used in a wide range of contexts, such as physical abilities, mental skills, and specific competencies in various subject areas.
Example sentences with habilidad →habitación
room
The Spanish equivalent for 'room' in English is 'habitación'. It is a noun that is particularly used in terms of representing a part of a house, such as a bedroom or a dining room. For instance, you can say 'Mi habitación está desordenada' which translates to 'My room is messy'. Also note that 'habitación' can be used in hotel context as 'room' in English.
Example sentences with habitación →hacer
make
The Spanish word 'hacer' translates to 'make' in English. It is a commonly used verb that can refer to the act of creating something, performing an action, or causing a certain situation to happen. Just like in English, 'hacer' can be used in a variety of contexts and expressions.
Example sentences with hacer →hacer huelga
strike
The Spanish phrase 'hacer huelga' translates to 'go on strike' in English. 'Hacer' means 'to do' or 'make' and 'huelga' means 'strike'. It is a term used in labour or industrial settings, where workers refuse to do their jobs as a form of protest, often to demand better working conditions or pay. So, when the workers 'hacen huelga' they are going on a strike.
hacer una pausa
pause
The Spanish phrase 'hacer una pausa' translates to 'make a pause' in English. It carries the same sentiment as to 'take a break', 'stop briefly' or simply, 'pause'. It's often used in conversational Spanish when referring to taking a small break during a task or activity. For example, you might use it say 'I need to take a pause from walking', in Spanish this would be 'Necesito hacer una pausa de caminar'.
hamburguesa
burger
The word 'hamburguesa' in Spanish translates to 'burger' in English. It is a common term used in many Spanish-speaking countries and is typically associated with fast-food or casual dining. A 'hamburguesa' usually refers to a cooked patty of ground meat, usually beef, placed inside a bread roll and served with various condiments and toppings.
hecho
fact
In Spanish, 'fact' is translated to 'hecho'. It is mainly used to describe something that is true or has really happened. For example, in the sentence 'Es un hecho que él ganó el partido' means 'It is a fact that he won the match'. Similarly, like its English counterpart, 'hecho' can also be used in various expressions and idioms.
Example sentences with hecho →helado de chocolate
chocolate ice cream
The phrase 'helado de chocolate' in Spanish can be translated to English as 'chocolate ice cream'. Ice cream, known as 'helado' in Spanish, is a popular dessert enjoyed all around the world, and chocolate, or 'chocolate' in Spanish, is one of the most beloved flavors. Therefore, 'helado de chocolate' refers specifically to ice cream that has been flavored with chocolate or includes chocolate components.
helado de vainilla
vanilla ice cream
The Spanish phrase 'helado de vainilla' translates to 'vanilla ice cream' in English. It is a popular dessert made from cream, sugar and vanilla beans, that is often served cold. This flavor is appreciated for its characteristics sweet and delicate taste that perfectly pairs with other desserts like cakes or fruits.
helicóptero
helicopter
A helicopter is a type of aircraft that uses rotating wings, called rotors, to fly. It can take off and land vertically, which makes it versatile and very useful, especially in emergencies and difficult terrains where a regular plane cannot function.
Example sentences with helicóptero →hembra
female
The Spanish word 'hembra' translates to 'female' in English. It is typically used to refer to female gender across various contexts. For instance, when identifying the gender of animals, people, or even objects sometimes in Spanish, 'hembra' is used to denote the female specification. This noun is pronounced as 'em-brah'.
hermana
sister
The Spanish word 'hermana' is used to refer to a sibling who is female. Just like in English, it can refer to a biological sister or be used more broadly for a female member of a religious community or someone who you feel a close bond with.
Example sentences with hermana →hermano
brother
The Spanish word 'hermano' is used in exactly the same context as the English word 'brother'. It is used to refer to a male sibling. Just like in English, the word can also be used in a broader sense to refer to any male in a similar generational level within a group, especially in religious or fraternal contexts.
Example sentences with hermano →hermoso
beautiful
The Spanish word 'hermoso' is an adjective used to describe something or someone as beautiful or handsome. It can be used in a variety of contexts, much like its English equivalent. For example, you can use 'hermoso' to describe a beautiful view ('vista hermosa'), a beautiful woman ('mujer hermosa'), or a beautiful day ('día hermoso'). It is a common term in both spoken and written Spanish.
Example sentences with hermoso →hierba
grass
The Spanish word 'hierba' translates to 'grass' in English. It refers to any plant with leaves, seeds, or flowers used for flavoring, food, medicine, or perfume. It can also convey a broader meaning and include shrubs, vines, trees, mosses, ferns, etc., in certain contexts. It's often used in relation to lawns and the fields on which animals graze, presenting an image of lush greenery.
Example sentences with hierba →hierro
iron
The Spanish word 'hierro' translates to 'iron' in English. In both languages, this word can be used to refer to the hard, malleable, magnetic heavy metal that is a part of our everyday life, used in making infrastructure, machinery, ships, automobiles, and various other things. It is also a nutritional element essential for human health, responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood.
hígado
liver
The Spanish word 'hígado' translates to 'liver' in English. The term is commonly used in the context of anatomy to refer to the vital organ that performs many functions in the human body. It processes nutrients from food, makes bile, eliminates toxins and wastes from the body, and enables proper digestion.
hija
daughter
The Spanish word 'hija' translates to 'daughter' in English. It is used to refer to a person's female child. The masculine form is 'hijo', meaning son. 'Hija' can also be used in possessive contexts, like 'su hija' meaning 'his/her daughter'.
Example sentences with hija →hijo
son
In Spanish, the word 'hijo' translates to 'son' in English. It refers to a person's male offspring. This term is used in a variety of contexts and is a central concept in family-related terminology. Embedded in many other expressions, 'hijo' is often used as a term of endearment or in grammatical structures to signify possession.