Learn About Nouns in Spanish
This page provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and using nouns in Spanish. Includes examples and exercises.
tendón
tendon
The word 'tendón' in Spanish translates to 'tendon' in English. It is a medical term used to describe the tough, fibrous connective tissue that connects muscle to bone in a human or animal body. Tendons help transmit the mechanical force of muscle contraction to the bones, thus enabling movement. Injuries to these structures, such as tendinitis or tendon rupture, can cause notable pain and impairment in physical functioning.
tener miedo
fear
The Spanish term 'tener miedo' translates directly to 'have fear' in English. It is usually used to express the state of being scared or fearful, similar to how in English one might say 'I am afraid' or 'I am scared'. The phrase 'tener miedo' embodies not just the emotion, but also the experience of fear.
tener vacaciones
holiday
The Spanish phrase 'tener vacaciones' translates to 'have holidays' in English. This phrase is commonly used to imply that someone is taking a break from work or school, similar to a holiday or vacation. This is not an exact one-word to one-word translation, but rather a phrase that communicates a familiar concept within English language context. The verb 'tener' translates to 'have', and 'vacaciones' translates to 'holidays' or 'vacation'. Thus, 'tener vacaciones' could be directly interpreted as 'have a vacation'.
Tenis
Tennis
Tennis is a sport played either between two individuals or two teams of two players each. Players use a racket to strike the ball over a net into the opponent's court.
Example sentences with Tenis →teoría
theory
The word 'teoría' in Spanish is equivalent to 'theory' in English. It is a noun which refers to a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained. 'Teoría' can be used in a similar way in Spanish – to talk about scientific, philosophical principles, or to make assumptions in a discussion.
Example sentences with teoría →terminar
finish
The Spanish word 'terminar' is directly translated to 'finish' in English. It is used to refer to the conclusion or end of an event,thing or activity. For instance, 'terminar una tarea' means to finish a task. Just like in English, it can also be used in the continuous tense, for example 'estoy terminando el trabajo' indicating 'I am finishing the work'.
Example sentences with terminar →término
term
The Spanish term for 'term' is 'término'. It is often used in similar contexts as it is in English, such as academic terms (e.g. trimestre, which means 'trimester'), terminology (e.g. terminología), or term in a broader sense (e.g. a long-term plan would be un plan a largo plazo). Like in English, 'término' can also refer to the end or conclusion of something.
Example sentences with término →testigo
witness
The Spanish word 'testigo' translates to 'witness' in English. This term is often used in legal contexts and refers to an individual who has personal knowledge about something or someone, especially a crime, and gives their account to a court or other official body. Additionally, 'testigo' may also denote a participant or observer in various events, experiences, or circumstances.
tiempo
time
The Spanish word for time is 'tiempo'. It can be used in a variety of contexts, including expressing duration, scheduling, or in asking the current time just like in English. It's important to note that in Spanish, to ask specifically what time it is, you would say '¿Qué hora es?'. However, 'tiempo' covers the general idea of time as a concept, or can be used in expressions like 'mucho tiempo' meaning 'a long time'.
Example sentences with tiempo →tienda
store
The Spanish word 'tienda' is used to refer to a physical location where items are sold, similar to how 'store' is used in English. Mostly, it is accompanied with the type of store it is, for example, 'tienda de ropa' for clothing store. It could also be used to indicate an online platform for the sales of goods, namely 'tienda en línea'.
Example sentences with tienda →tierra
land
In Spanish, 'tierra' is used to represent 'land'. It could imply the solid surface of the earth, a territory, or ground as used in agricultural contexts. Just like in English, it may also reference a country or region. For instance, 'La tierra de mis antepasados' means 'The land of my ancestors'.
Example sentences with tierra →timbre
doorbell
The Spanish word 'timbre' translates to 'doorbell' in English. It is commonly used to refer to the device at one's home entrance that visitors use to signal their arrival. It can also be used in a broader context to denote any type of bell or buzzer used to grab attention or signal the start or end of a period or event.
tímpano
eardrum
The term 'tímpano' in Spanish refers to the 'eardrum'. The eardrum is a part of your ear that transmits sound vibrations from the outer ear to the middle and inner ear. It is a small, thin, cone-shaped membrane that separates the external ear from the middle ear. It plays a crucial role in your ability to hear, as the vibrations it transmits allow your brain to interpret the sounds around you.
tío
uncle
The Spanish word 'tío' directly translates to 'uncle' in English. It's a common term used to refer to a parent's brother. Similar to English, 'tío' can also be used colloquially in some regions of the Spanish-speaking world to refer to a close male friend. This is often used informally and among peers.
Tio/Tia
Uncle/Aunt
In Spain, 'tio' and 'tia' are commonly used informally to refer to a man or woman, similar to 'dude' in English.
Example sentences with Tio/Tia →tipo
type
The word 'tipo' is used in Spanish similar to how 'type' is used in English. It is generally utilized to categorize or classify something according to its particular features or characteristics. It can also be used colloquially in Spain to refer to a person, similar to 'guy' or 'dude' in English, although this usage is less common.
Example sentences with tipo →título honorífico
title
'Título honorífico' is a Spanish term that translates to 'title' in English. It often gets used in formal contexts to denote a rank, distinction, or ceremonial title conferred upon an individual as a mark of honour, recognition, academic or professional achievement. Such could be royal, scholarly, or chivalrous titles like 'Sir', 'Professor', or 'Doctor'. The usage could vary depending on cultural or societal conventions.
Example sentences with título honorífico →toalla
towel
The Spanish word 'toalla' translates to 'towel' in English. It is a common household item used for drying one's body or hands, or absorbing liquids. This word is usually used in contexts related to bathroom or hygiene, such as in a gym, a beach or when handling kitchenware. It's also used in various cleaning processes. Knowing the word 'toalla' can be particularly helpful in scenarios involving accommodation, travel, or personal care.
Example sentences with toalla →tobillo
ankle
The Spanish word 'tobillo' translates to 'ankle' in English. It is a key body part that connects the foot to the leg, providing mobility and flexibility. It is vitally important in many physical activities including walking, running, and jumping. In Spanish contexts, 'tobillo' might often be encountered in medical contexts or in day-to-day conversation describing movement or physical descriptions.
tocar
touch
The Spanish word 'tocar' translates to 'touch' in English. It can be used in a range of contexts in Spanish language. It can refer to physically touching something with your hands, or it can also signify playing a musical instrument. Furthermore, 'tocar' can also be used in a metaphorical sense to represent touching upon a topic or subject in a conversation.
tomate
tomato
The Spanish word 'tomate' translates to 'tomato' in English, which is a red or yellowish fruit with a juicy pulp, used in cooking or eaten raw in salads. It is widely cultivated as a garden vegetable.
tormenta
storm
The Spanish word 'tormenta' translates to 'storm' in English. It is often used to describe various types of bad weather condition characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, thunder and lightning. Similar to English, it can also be used metaphorically in Spanish to describe a tumultuous or chaotic situation.
Example sentences with tormenta →tortilla
tortilla
A tortilla is a type of soft, thin flatbread made from finely ground wheat flour. It originates from Mexico, and is used for making tacos, quesadillas, burritos, etc.
Example sentences with tortilla →trabajador
worker
The Spanish word 'trabajador' is used to denote someone who does work, such as a job or a particular task. Just like in English, it can refer to any type of laborer, from someone who does physical labor to someone who works in an office environment. The word is used in both formal and informal contexts.
Example sentences with trabajador →tradición
tradition
The Spanish word 'tradición' is used to refer to customary patterns of thought or behavior that have been passed down from one generation to the next. It is commonly used in contexts referring to cultural practices or annual celebrations.
Example sentences with tradición →tragón
traffic
The given Spanish word 'tragón' does not correctly translate to 'traffic' in English. Instead, 'tragón' means glutton, someone who eats and drinks excessively. The correct Spanish word for 'traffic' is 'tráfico'.
traje
suit
The Spanish word 'traje' translates to 'suit' in English. This term refers to a set of outer clothes made of the same fabric which typically consists of a jacket and trousers or a skirt. They are often worn for business or formal occasions. Variations of suits can include a waistcoat and can be tailored to fit the individual. The term 'traje' can also imply a costume or a dress depending on the context.
tranvía
tram
The word 'tranvía' in Spanish translates to 'tram' in English. It is a public transportation vehicle that moves along tracks in cities and towns. Trams have been utilized for many years and are a common way to get around in various parts of the world. It offers a slower but more scenic method of transport, often used by both locals and tourists for sight-seeing or commuting short distances within a city.
Example sentences with tranvía →tratamiento
treatment
The Spanish equivalent of the English word 'treatment' is 'tratamiento'. It is used in the same context as the English language, to refer to the management and care given to a patient or to a medical condition either by diagnosis, cure or preventive regime. It can also denote a process or manner in which something is handled, dealt with or processed, similar to how 'treatment' is used in English outside of the medical context.
Example sentences with tratamiento →tratar
treat
In Spanish, 'tratar' can be used in various contexts similar to its English counterpart 'treat'. For instance, it can mean how you treat people or a subject matter you are dealing with. 'Tratar' can also be used to express 'trying' something like a food or experience. The usage mainly depends on the prepositions and contexts it is used with.
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