Learn About Nouns in Spanish
This page provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and using nouns in Spanish. Includes examples and exercises.
piscina
pool
The Spanish word 'piscina' translates to 'pool' in English. It's commonly used to refer to a structure that is designed to hold water for leisure activities like swimming. It can be found in public places like parks and recreational centers, but also in private residences. The word 'piscina' can also be used to describe a specific type of pool known as a 'swimming pool'.
piso
floor
The word 'piso' is the Spanish translation for English word 'floor'. It is used in the same way as 'floor' is used in English: to refer to the surface of a room on which one stands. It can also denote the level of a building. For example, 'vivo en el quinto piso' means 'I live on the fifth floor'. It's important to note that 'piso' refers to the inside of a building. For outside surfaces, 'suelo' would be more appropriate to use.
Example sentences with piso →pista
track
The Spanish word 'pista' translates to 'track' in English. This term can be used in various contexts and can convey multiple meanings such as a sports track for running or cycling, a path or course laid out for racing, or even a track for music or audio recording. Furthermore, 'pista' can also imply a hint or clue, especially in decoding puzzles or solving mysteries.
plan
plan
In Spanish, the word 'plan' is exactly the same as in English, pronounced as 'plan'. It is used in a similar context where planning or intention of future actions is being conveyed. In Spanish, it can be used to talk about future plans or a method being followed to complete a task, just as it is used in English. The Spanish pronunciation, however, has a slightly different accent, with stress on the letter 'a'.
Example sentences with plan →plano de fondo
background
The Spanish term 'plano de fondo' directly translates to 'background' in English. It's used in similar contexts to the English 'background', such as referring to a desktop wallpaper on a computer (plano de fondo del escritorio), the backdrop of a photo (plano de fondo de una foto), or more abstractly, the underlying conditions or situation (plano de fondo de la situación).
Example sentences with plano de fondo →planta
plant
In Spanish, the word for 'plant' is 'planta'. It can be used in several contexts such as vegetation, machinery, building, or plan. However, most commonly it is used to refer to an organ of a plant that usually rises above the ground and supports the leaves and flowers. For instance, 'Voy a regar la planta' means 'I am going to water the plant'.
Example sentences with planta →plata
silver
The word 'plata' in Spanish is translated to 'silver' in English. It refers to both the precious metal known for its shiny white hue and the color that resembles this metal. In some contexts, it can also denote money or wealth, showing its cultural significance. The term is widely used in various fields such as jewelry, finance, and color description. Understanding this term can help understand many Spanish phrases and idioms.
Example sentences with plata →plátano
banana
A banana is an elongated, edible fruit produced by several kinds of large herbaceous flowering plants in the genus Musa.
Example sentences with plátano →plato
plate
A flat, usually round dish with a slightly raised edge, used to hold food.
Example sentences with plato →playa
beach
A 'Playa' is a landform alongside a body of water filled with sand, pebbles, or cobblestones. It is a popular location for vacations and fun activities.
Example sentences with playa →plomo
lead
In English, 'lead' refers to a heavy, malleable, ductile, bluish-white, dense metallic element, extracted chiefly from galena and found in ore with zinc, silver, and copper. In Spanish, the word is translated as 'plomo'. When it comes to usage, 'plomo' is used in Spanish in almost the same contexts as 'lead' in English, referring to the chemical element or the material used in bullets, pipes, weights etc. It can also be used metaphorically in various Spanish phrases.
Example sentences with plomo →población
population
The word 'población' is used in Spanish to refer to the total number of people living in a specific geographical area such as a city, country, or the world. It can also refer to a group of individuals of a specific type living in an area. Just like in English, it is used in various contexts, including but not limited to, demography, statistics, and geography.
Example sentences with población →poblado
village
The Spanish term 'poblado' translates to 'village' in English. It is usually used to refer to a small human settlement, typically one that is larger than a hamlet but smaller than a town. Such settlements are often situated in a rural or a semi-rural area and they usually consist of a few dwellings where people live. The term 'poblado' is a noun, and it reflects the beauty and simplicity of small-scale, community-oriented living arrangements in Spanish-speaking cultures.
Example sentences with poblado →pobreza
poverty
The Spanish word 'pobreza' translates to 'poverty' in English. It is a noun and often used to denote a state of being poor, lack of means, scarcity or insufficiency. It can also be used metaphorically to describe lack of quality or deficiency in certain attributes. For example, 'pobreza de espiritu' translates to 'poverty of spirit', meaning a lack of courage, strength or vitality.
poder
power
In Spanish, 'poder' is used to represent 'power'. It can be used in a variety of contexts like 'he has the power to change this' which translates to 'él tiene el poder de cambiar esto'. Furthermore, 'poder' can also imply ability or possibility, in cases similar to the English 'can' or 'be able to'. For instance, 'yo puedo' would mean 'I can' or 'I am able to' in English.
Example sentences with poder →poema
poem
The Spanish word 'poema' translates to 'poem' in English. A poem is a form of literary art in which language is used for its aesthetic and evocative qualities in addition to, or in lieu of, its apparent meaning. Poems can be structured or free-form and can cover a wide range of themes. Poetry is a key part of literature and it is used to express emotions, describe scenes, tell stories, or evoke a certain mood or atmosphere.
Example sentences with poema →poesía
poetry
The Spanish word 'poesía' translates to 'poetry' in English. It refers to a type of literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language, such as phonoaesthetics, sound symbolism, and metre, to evoke meanings in addition to, or in place of, the prosaic ostensible meaning. Poetry could be written in numerous ways like sonnets, short stories, epics, and is often used to express deep emotions, tell stories, or describe nature and environment.
Example sentences with poesía →poeta
poet
The Spanish word 'poeta' translates to 'poet' in English. A 'poet' is a person who writes poems, which are works of literature that express feelings, ideas or a particular style of writing with the use of language in a rhythmical and emotional way. The term 'poeta' in Spanish is used in a similar context representing an individual who is adept at producing creative writings that may captivate, inspire, or provoke thought in readers.
Example sentences with poeta →policía
police
'Policía' refers to a member of a police force. It's a gender-neutral term.
Example sentences with policía →política
policy
The word 'política' is used in Spanish in the same context as 'policy' in English. It most commonly refers to a course or principle of action proposed or adopted by an organization or individual. For example, company policy( política de la empresa), government policy (política gubernamental), or privacy policy (política de privacidad).
Example sentences with política →pollo
chicken
The word 'pollo' translates to 'chicken' in English. Given chicken is a common food item in most meals across Spanish-speaking countries, this word is valuable for beginners learning Spanish.
Example sentences with pollo →ponencia
presentation
The Spanish word 'ponencia' translates to the English word 'presentation'. It is commonly used in professional settings, such as a business or academic environment, to refer to a speech or talk in which a new idea, product, or piece of work is shown and explained to an audience. This could be a speech delivered at a conference, a lecture, or a business proposal. The literal meaning also extends to the slides or visual aids used in such a presentation. Thus, 'ponencia' can refer to both the event of presenting and the material presented.
posible
possible
The word 'Posible' in Spanish is used similarly as the English word 'possible'. It can be used to indicate that something may happen or be true. It can also be used to suggest that someone has the ability to do something. The context determines its exact meaning each time it is used.
Example sentences with posible →posición
position
The Spanish word 'posición' is used similarly to its English translation 'position'. It could describe a person's job title, the location of an object, or an individual's perspective on a given topic. Like in English, 'posición' can be used in various contexts such as physical placement, sport positioning, views or beliefs, and rankings.
Example sentences with posición →precio
price
The Spanish word for 'price' is 'precio'. It is used in similar contexts as in English, to denote the cost of an item or service. For instance, 'El precio de este vestido es alto' translates to 'The price of this dress is high' in English. You can also use it to ask about the price, '¿Cuál es el precio?' means 'What is the price?'.
Example sentences with precio →pregunta
question
The Spanish word 'pregunta' maps directly to the English term 'question'. It's used in the same context as its English counterpart, referring to a query or doubt intended to elicit information or an answer. Like in English, it can function as a noun, for example, 'una pregunta' means 'a question'. Furthermore, 'pregunta' can also be a call to action in conversational Spanish, for instance, 'haz una pregunta' means 'ask a question'.
Example sentences with pregunta →prensa
press
The word 'prensa' in Spanish translates to 'press' in English. It is often used to refer to the medium of newspapers and magazines or any other print media. It can also be referred to as a device that applies pressure to compress or shape a material. In context, if it's related to a pressing action it could be 'presionar'. Like English, the specific usage can depend on the context of the sentence.
Example sentences with prensa →preocupación
concern
The Spanish word 'preocupación' is used in the same context as the English word 'concern.' It can be used to express worry or anxiety about something or someone. Moreover, it is also used to express a matter of interest or importance to someone. Similar to English, 'preocupación' can be used in a wide variety of contexts and retains the same core meaning of something being of importance or worry to an individual.
Example sentences with preocupación →preocupar
worry
The Spanish word for 'worry' is 'preocupar'. It is used much like the English word, to express anxiety, unease, or concern about a situation or problem. It's a reflexive verb, meaning in Spanish you often worry yourself about something, using it with reflexive pronouns such as me, te, se, etc, for example 'me preocupo por ti' translates to 'I worry about you'.
Example sentences with preocupar →presente
present
The word 'presente' in Spanish is used exactly similar to 'present' in English. It can be used in various contexts such as indicating time, denoting gift or referring to presence. The context will dictate its connotation. For instance, 'Estoy presente' means 'I am present'; 'El regalo está presente' means 'The gift is present'. It is also used in conjugation of verbs to describe the present tense.
Example sentences with presente →