Learn About Nouns in Spanish
This page provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and using nouns in Spanish. Includes examples and exercises.
presidente
president
The Spanish term for 'president' is 'presidente'. It is a common noun used to refer to the head of state or leader of an organization, country, club, etc. The word is used in the same context as it is in English. For example, 'El presidente del club se reunió con los miembros esta mañana' which translates to 'The president of the club met with the members this morning'.
Example sentences with presidente →presión
pressure
In Spanish, 'presión' is used in a similar context as in English. It can refer to the physical force exerted by a substance against a surface (like air pressure or blood pressure), or it can refer to psychological stress or urgency. For instance, 'Siento mucha presión en el trabajo' translates to 'I feel a lot of pressure at work.'
Example sentences with presión →préstamo
loan
The Spanish word 'préstamo' translates to 'loan' in English. It is commonly used in contexts of finance and banking, where it represents a sum of money that is borrowed, often from a bank, with the agreement that it will be paid back, generally with added interest. The term 'préstamo' can also be used more broadly to refer to the act of borrowing anything from anyone not necessarily relating only to finance.
primo
cousin
The Spanish word 'primo' translates to 'cousin' in English. It is used to refer to the child of one's uncle or aunt. In Spanish speaking cultures, similar to English, this term can be used for both male and female cousins unless specified otherwise. Just like in English, Spanish also has specific terms for 'first cousin', 'second cousin', etc., which just adds more precision when describing familial relationships. 'Primo' can also sometimes be used informally among friends to mean 'buddy' or 'mate'.
Example sentences with primo →primo hermano
cousin
The Spanish term 'primo hermano' directly translates to 'first cousin' in English. It refers to the children of a person's aunt or uncle. These individuals share at least one set of grandparents and are one generation beneath that of their common ancestors. In many cultures, cousins often form close familial bonds, similar to siblings.
principal
main
The Spanish word 'principal' translates to 'main' in English. It is commonly used to signify importance or precedence in Spanish sentences, akin to 'main' in English. An example would be 'La razón principal' which implies 'The main reason'. However, do note it may not be applicable for all circumstances and phrases as Spanish words might differ based on usage and context.
Example sentences with principal →principio
principle
The Spanish word 'principio' translates to 'principle' in English. It can be used in various contexts. In one sense, it could represent a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief, behavior, or for a chain of reasoning, similar to its English counterpart. Additionally, it might also signify the beginning or starting point of something, such as in a phrase meaning 'at the beginning.'
Example sentences with principio →problema
problem
The Spanish word for 'problem' is 'problema'. It is used in much the same way as it is in English, to refer to a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome. For example, 'Tengo un problema' means 'I have a problem'.
Example sentences with problema →proceso
process
The word 'proceso' in Spanish is used similarly to how 'process' is used in English. It can refer to a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end. It can be applied in various contexts such as scientific, legal, manufacturing, and so on. For example, 'el proceso de cocción' means 'the cooking process.'
Example sentences with proceso →producir
produce
The Spanish word 'producir' translates to 'produce' in English. It is generally used in the context of producing goods, crops or results. Like in English, 'producir' can mean both to create something as an output from a process or to cause a particular result or effect.
Example sentences with producir →producto
product
A product refers to an item that is built or produced to satisfy the needs or wants of customers. In the business world, it's what a company sells.
Example sentences with producto →profesión
profession
The Spanish word 'profesión' translates to 'profession' in English. A profession typically refers to a type of job that requires special education, training or skill. This could include fields such as medicine, law, education, engineering, among others. Therefore, if someone in Spain asks about your 'profesión', they are interested in knowing what you do for a living.
profesional
professional
The Spanish word 'profesional' translates to 'professional' in English. Similar to its English counterpart, it can be used as both a noun and an adjective. As a noun, it is used to refer to someone who is expert or skilled in a certain field or occupation, typically requiring formal education or training. As an adjective, it describes the competence or skill expected of a professional. It conveys the sense of doing something with efficiency, expertise, and high quality.
profesor
professor
The term 'profesor' in Spanish corresponds to the English term 'professor'. It is used to refer to an teacher in a university or college or a teacher in general. Similar to English, context can influence the level of education the 'profesor' is associated with.
Example sentences with profesor →profundidad
depth
The Spanish word 'profundidad' translates to 'depth' in English. It can refer to the distance between the top or surface of something and its bottom, like water in a pool, or more abstractly, it can denote the complexity or intensity of a situation or emotion, similar to its usage in English. An example of its use can be, 'La profundidad del agua es de tres metros' which means 'The depth of the water is three meters'.
Example sentences with profundidad →programa
program
The Spanish word for 'program' is 'programa'. It is commonly used in the same way as it is in English, referring to a schedule or plan for a sequence of events, a broadcast show, or a software program on a computer or other device. For example, 'el programa de televisión' means 'the television program', and 'un programa de computadora' means 'a computer program'.
Example sentences with programa →progreso
progress
'Progreso' refers to the process of improving or developing something over a period of time. In learning a new skill, it is used to refer to the improvement one makes.
Example sentences with progreso →promoción
promotion
The Spanish word 'promoción' translates to 'promotion' in English. It may refer to the act of advancing someone to a higher position or rank, usually in a professional context. Moreover, 'promoción' can also mean a special offer aimed at increasing the sales of a product or service. It varies in usage based on context.
propiedad
property
The word 'propiedad' is used in Spanish to refer to something that belongs to an individual or a legal entity, similar to 'property' in English. It can also be used in various contexts, not dissimilar from the English usage. For instance, it can refer to real estate (real property), personal belongings (personal property), intellectual ownership (intellectual property), etc.
Example sentences with propiedad →propietario
owner
The Spanish word 'propietario' is translated as 'owner' in English. This is typically used to denote the person who legally owns something, such as a business, car, house or another type of property. The term can apply in multiple contexts and environments, both personal and legal. It indicates possession and control over an item, property, idea, or similar objects and concepts.
propósito
purpose
The Spanish word 'propósito' is used to describe an intention or a goal you plan to achieve. It corresponds directly to the English word 'purpose'. It could be used in various contexts, such as expressing personal ambitions or objectives in a business strategy.
Example sentences with propósito →protección
protection
The Spanish word 'protección' translates to 'protection' in English. It is a noun and is used to denote the action of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected. It can refer to a measure taken to prevent something from being damaged or interrupted or it can denote the act of keeping someone from harm or injury.
proyecto
project
In Spanish, 'project' translates to 'proyecto'. The word 'proyecto' is used in the same context as 'project' in English. It can be in reference to general projects in a school or work context. The plural form is 'proyectos'. It is also common to use the verb 'proyectar' when referring to planning or forecasting a project.
Example sentences with proyecto →prueba
test
The term 'prueba' is used in numerous contexts in Spanish. Just like in English, it can refer to a test or exam at school, a trial period for a job, or a test run or experiment of something. It is also commonly used in phrases to infer checking or trying something out, similar to how we use 'test' in English.
Example sentences with prueba →publicidad
advertising
The Spanish word 'publicidad' translates to 'advertising' in English. It is a noun and is used to refer to the activity of making products or services known about and persuading people to buy them. It is an essential function in the business industry, used commonly in media such as television, radio, newspapers, online, and on billboards. It is also used for non-commercial purposes, like in political campaigns.
público
public
The Spanish word 'público' is used to refer to something that is open to everyone, similar to how 'public' is used in English. It is often used in phrases like 'transporte público' which means public transportation or 'servicio público', meaning public service. It can also be used as a noun to refer to people in general, much like 'public' used as a noun in English to refer to a group of people.
Example sentences with público →pueblo
town
In Spanish the word for 'town' is 'pueblo'. It is a commonly used word, and can also mean 'people' depending on the context. It can be used in sentences such as 'Yo vivo en un pueblo pequeño' which translates to 'I live in a small town'.
Example sentences with pueblo →puerta
door
A door is a hinged barrier used to close off an entrance. It usually has a handle that you use to open it.
Example sentences with puerta →pulgar
thumb
The Spanish word 'pulgar' translates to 'thumb' in English. The thumb is a digit on the human hand that provides an opposable digit that enables gripping. It is the most flexible finger, positioned oppositely from the other four fingers. The equivalent term in Spanish, 'pulgar', is used in a similar context.
pulmón
lung
The word 'pulmón' is a noun in Spanish, which translates to 'lung' in English. This term is predominantly used in medical or biological contexts. In Spanish-speaking countries, it is used to refer to one of the two respiratory organs in the chest that supply the blood with oxygen. For example, 'El tabaco puede dañar tus pulmones.' translates to 'Tobacco can damage your lungs.'