Learn About Nouns in Spanish
This page provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and using nouns in Spanish. Includes examples and exercises.
cintura
waist
The Spanish word 'cintura' translates to 'waist' in English. In Spanish, it is predominantly used to refer to the part of the human body between the ribs and hips, which is often narrower than the areas directly above and below it. This term can be used in various contexts such as clothing sizes, health or fitness discussions, and descriptions of physical appearances.
cinturón
belt
The word 'cinturón' is a masculine noun in Spanish language. Originating from Latin term 'cinctūra', it translates to 'belt' in English. It is commonly used to denote a band or strap, often made of leather or cloth, and is worn around the waist. The term can be used both in a literal context referring to clothing accessories, as well as figuratively in expressions like 'cinturón de seguridad', meaning safety belt.
Example sentences with cinturón →círculo
circle
The Spanish word 'círculo' translates to 'circle' in English. A circle is an important and fundamental shape in our everyday lives. It is a round plane figure whose boundary (the circumference) consists of points equidistant from a fixed point (the centre). This word can be used in many contexts, like describing shapes, objects, diagrams, etc.
Example sentences with círculo →Ciruela
Plum
Plums are a type of stone fruit that come in many different varieties. They can be sweet or tart, and can be eaten fresh or used in cooking.
Example sentences with Ciruela →cirugía
surgery
The Spanish term 'cirugía' translates to 'surgery' in English. It is often used in medical contexts, referring to the process where a doctor operates on a patient, usually to treat an illness or injury, or to improve their physical condition or appearance. The individual who performs the cirugía is called a 'cirujano,' meaning 'surgeon' in English.
Example sentences with cirugía →ciudad
city
'Ciudad' refers to a large place where people live and work, usually featuring tall buildings and busy streets.
Example sentences with ciudad →clarinete
clarinet
The term 'clarinete' in Spanish refers to a musical instrument known as 'clarinet' in English. It is a woodwind instrument with a distinctive, clear tone. Played using a single reed and keys, the clarinet is a versatile instrument known for its wide range of notes. Notably used in orchestras, wind ensembles, and jazz bands, the clarinet is implicitly associated with a variety of musical genres and styles.
Example sentences with clarinete →clase
class
In Spanish, 'clase' is used in similar ways as 'class' in English. It can refer to a group of students or meeting where students are taught, a course of instruction (as in, 'clase de inglés' for 'English class'), a social rank or group, or a group of people, things, or ideas that are similar or in the same category. This word is a very common term in academic and social contexts.
Example sentences with clase →cliente
client
A client is a person or organization that uses the services or advice of a professional or company. In business context, they're the ones who purchase or consume the goods and services.
Example sentences with cliente →cliente potencial
potential
The term 'cliente potencial' in Spanish refers to a person or organization that could potentially be converted into a client. They have shown some degree of interest in the product or service offered by a company but have not yet made a purchase or agreement. The potential client is also referred to as a 'prospect', as they represent potential revenue for the business. A potential client embodies the prospect of a future relationship that may evolve into a formal client relationship, depending on how effective the sales and marketing strategies are. In English, this term translates literally to 'Potential client'.
club
club
In Spanish, 'club' is also used as in English to refer to a group of people organized for a common purpose such as a sports team, or a place where people go to dance and listen to music. It is also used to describe a heavy stick or a card suit in a standard deck of cards. Usage in sentences remains the same as it is in English.
Example sentences with club →cobarde
coward
The Spanish word 'cobarde' translates to 'coward' in English. A 'cobarde' refers to a person who lacks courage in facing danger, difficulty, opposition, pain, etc. and is excessively afraid of such instances. This term is often used to describe someone who runs away from situations rather than dealing with them. Essentially, 'cobarde' is used in Spanish to express an individual's lack of bravery.
cobardía
cowardice
The Spanish word 'cobardía' is translated as 'cowardice' in English. This term is often used to describe the lack of courage or determination to face danger, difficulty, opposition, pain, etc. In Spanish-speaking cultures, it may be used to identify a personality trait deemed undesirable, akin to its usage in English. It may also appear in other cultural contexts or idioms, adding richness and depth to the language.
cobrar una minuta
cash
The phrase 'cobrar una minuta' in Spanish does not directly translate to 'cash' in English. Instead, it refers to the act of billing or charging for a small service or job. It is often used in legal and professional contexts where services are detailed and billed. In these cases, 'minuta' refers to the itemized bill or invoice for the services rendered. The verb 'cobrar' means to collect or charge, so 'cobrar una minuta' means to charge or bill for a service or to collect payment for a service rendered.
coche
car
A car is a form of vehicle used primarily for road transportation. This vehicle often has four wheels and is designed to be used mainly for carrying a small number of passengers.
Example sentences with coche →cocina
stove
A stove is an enclosed space in which fuel is burned to provide heating, either to heat the space in which the stove is situated, or to heat the stove itself and items placed on it.
Example sentences with cocina →cocinero
cook
'Cocinero' refers to a person who prepares and cooks food, particularly professionally in a restaurant. It typically refers to a male cook.
Example sentences with cocinero →coco
coconut
The Spanish word 'coco' translates to 'coconut' in English. It refers to the large, hard-shelled seed of the tropical coconut palm tree, which has rich, white flesh and a liquid centre. As well as being enjoyed as a tropical fruit snack, coconuts are also used for their oil in cooking and their milk in a variety of dishes.
codo
elbow
The Spanish word 'codo' translates to 'elbow' in English. It's a noun used to denote the joint connecting the forearm to the upper arm in the human body, effectively facilitating its bending and extending movements. In a broader cultural context, 'codo' may also figuratively imply a turning point or crucial moment in a process or journey, much like how the elbow facilitates change in direction in physical terms.
cohete
rocket
The Spanish word 'cohete' roughly translates to 'rocket' in English. This can be used in a similar context to the English word. It can be seen quite often in science, technology and space exploration areas where propulsion is used to move an object directly upwards from the Earth's surface. For example, phrases such as 'Un cohete fue lanzado al espacio' translate to 'A rocket was launched into space' in English.
Example sentences with cohete →colega
colleague
This is the Spanish word for 'colleague'. It usually refers to a fellow worker, but can also be used casually among friends.
Example sentences with colega →colgar
hang
The Spanish word for 'hang' is 'colgar'. It is commonly used in various contexts such as hanging up clothes ('colgar la ropa'), hanging a picture on the wall ('colgar un cuadro en la pared'), or even in the phone context when you hang up a call ('colgar el teléfono'). Remember, the usage of 'colgar' can change depending on the context and location within the Spanish-speaking world.
Example sentences with colgar →colon
colon
The Spanish word 'colon' translates to 'colon' in English, which can refer to a punctuation mark used to separate two main clauses that could stand alone as complete sentences, or it can also refer to a part of the human body, specifically a part of the digestive tract. The usage is largely dependent on the context it is used in.
color
color
In Spanish, 'color' is used the same way it is used in English. It conveys the visual characteristic predominantly resulting from the reflection, transmission, or emission of light of differing wavelengths. Just like in English, in Spanish, it can be used to describe hues seen in everyday life, arts, painting, and design. However, please note that in Spanish, color is pronounced as co-lor with the accent on the second syllable.
Example sentences with color →comentario
comment
The Spanish word for 'comment' is 'comentario'. It is commonly used in both everyday conversation and written language, just like in English. It is often used to express an opinion or provide additional information about a topic. For example, 'Quiero agregar un comentario sobre la reunión', means 'I want to add a comment about the meeting'.
Example sentences with comentario →comentarios
comments
The word 'comentarios' is a Spanish term which translates into English as 'comments'. It is commonly used in the context of digital and social media, as well as in any situation where feedback or discussion via written communication is encouraged. It can refer to a response, note or observation on a particular topic or issue.
Example sentences with comentarios →comenzar
start
The Spanish word 'comenzar' is a verb which translates to 'start' in English. It is commonly used when telling someone to initiate an action. For instance, 'Vamos a comenzar la ceremonia', means 'We are going to start the ceremony'. Please note, the use of 'comenzar' requires a conjugation depending on the context, tense, and subject.
Example sentences with comenzar →comercial
commercial
The Spanish word 'comercial' translates to 'commercial' in English. This word can be used in various contexts such as in business where a 'comercial' is an advertisement or it can be related to commerce or trade. It can also refer to something that is intended for, or relates to, the buying and selling of goods and services. This term broadly links to anything related to the commercial sector.
comercialización
marketing
The word 'comercialización' in Spanish translates to 'marketing' in English. It refers to the process of promoting, selling, and distributing products or services. This includes market research, advertising, sales, and customer service. Major components of 'comercialización' can involve identifying what consumers need and want, creating products or services that meet these needs, and communicating information about these products or services to potential customers.
Example sentences with comercialización →comité
committee
The Spanish word 'comité' is a masculine noun commonly used to refer to a group of people chosen to do a particular job or function. Often composed of experts or people experienced in a particular field, a comité might be assigned tasks ranging from managing a project to reviewing research. This term is used in both professional and informal contexts, much like its English counterpart 'committee'.
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