Learn About Nouns in Spanish
This page provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and using nouns in Spanish. Includes examples and exercises.
compasión
compassion
The term 'compasión' in Spanish is used to denote a feeling of deep empathy and understanding for the suffering or misfortune of others. It is similar to the English word 'compassion', implying a strong emotion where one wishes to alleviate the pain or distress of another. It can be used in various contexts such as emotional, social, or humanitarian.
Example sentences with compasión →competencia
competition
Competition refers to the rivalry between companies selling similar products and services with the goal of achieving revenue, profit, and market share growth. This term is used often in business strategy discussions.
Example sentences with competencia →comprador
buyer
The Spanish word 'comprador' translates to 'buyer' in English. It is used to refer to an individual or organization that purchases goods or services. This term is frequently used in economical contexts or in the conversational business Spanish. 'Comprador' derives from the verb 'comprar', which means 'to buy' in English.
comprensión
understanding
'Comprensión' refers to the ability to understand something. In education, it suggests getting the sense of something, interpreting it accurately, and responding to it appropriately.
Example sentences with comprensión →computadora
computer
An electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program.
Example sentences with computadora →comunidad
community
The word 'comunidad' in Spanish is used to refer to a group of people who live in the same place or have a common interest or purpose. It is similar to the English term 'community'. 'Comunidad' can also refer to a geographical or political entity.
Example sentences with comunidad →concepto
concept
The Spanish word 'concepto' translates to 'concept' in English. It is a noun and it is used to refer to an abstract idea or a mental construct derived from thinking, understanding, or imagining. It can be used in various contexts in daily communications. An example of its usage could be: 'He explicado el concepto a ellos' which means 'I have explained the concept to them'.
Example sentences with concepto →concierto
concert
A Concierto or Concert is a performance given by a musician or group of musicians before a live audience.
Example sentences with concierto →concurso
contest
The Spanish word 'concurso' translates to 'contest' in English. It is often used to refer to a competition where an individual or a team competes against others to win something. This can apply to many contexts, including sports, academics, arts, and more. An example of this in a sentence might be, 'El concurso de cocina será la próxima semana', which translates as, 'The cooking contest will be next week'.
condado
county
The Spanish word 'condado' translates to 'county' in English. It refers to a territorial division of a country, defined for political, administrative and geographical purposes. Depending on the context, it can also refer to a domain associated with a count (a noble rank in certain European countries). It can be used in a sentence to denote the geographical or administrative area, for example 'El condado de Los Angeles es muy grande'.
Example sentences with condado →conductor
driver
The Spanish word 'conductor' translates to 'driver' in English. It is used to refer to someone who operates and controls a vehicle such as a car, bus, or train. It holds the same connotations of responsibility and control as it does in English. In Spanish, it can also specifically refer to someone who conducts an orchestra or the person leading a choir.
Example sentences with conductor →conejo
rabbit
Rabbits are small mammals in the family Leporidae of the order Lagomorpha (along with the hare and the pika). Rabbits habitat includes meadows, woods, forests, grasslands, deserts and wetlands.
Example sentences with conejo →conferencia
conference
The word 'conferencia' in Spanish translates to 'conference' in English. It is a noun used to describe a formal meeting where people gather to discuss or exchange ideas or information, often involving experts in a specific field. 'Conferencia' can be used in various contexts such as academic, business, or other professional environments.
confianza
confidence
The Spanish word 'confianza' translates to 'confidence' in English. It refers to the feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something. It is often used in both social and professional contexts. It can also denote a certain level of comfort and trust in personal relationships, and may be used to express the sense of security one feels when one is able to trust in another's abilities, or in one's own.
Example sentences with confianza →congelador
freezer
The word 'congelador' in Spanish translates to 'freezer' in English. A freezer is a cold storage unit, typically a compartment of a refrigerator, in which food can be frozen and stored for long periods. The act of freezing slows down the reproduction of microorganisms, thus, preserving the food. In Spanish, both the verb 'congelar' and the noun 'congelador' originate from the Latin word 'congelare' which means to freeze. Therefore, 'congelador' is the Spanish equivalent of the English word 'freezer'.
congreso
congress
The Spanish word 'congreso' is used in a very similar way to the English word 'congress'. It primarily refers to the official meeting of the delegates or representatives of an organization, business, community or political party. It can also refer to the national legislative body of a country, much like it does in the United States. For example, the phrase 'El congreso está en sesión' means 'The congress is in session'.
Example sentences with congreso →conocimiento
knowledge
The Spanish word for 'knowledge' is 'conocimiento'. It is a noun and is used in the context of having information, understanding, or skill that comes from experience or education. It can also refer to what is known about a particular topic or subject. Like in English, it is commonly used in both formal and informal settings.
Example sentences with conocimiento →conquistar la victoria
win
'Conquistar la victoria' is a Spanish phrase that implies achieving victory in any kind of situation, in a literal or figurative sense. In English, it can be interpreted as 'win'. It signifies the act of overcoming an obstacle or defeating an opponent in a competition to reach a desired outcome, which is hence considered a victory or triumph. The term is widely used in discussing sports, games, warfare and other competitive scenarios.
consistencia
consistency
'Consistencia' refers to the quality of achieving a level of performance which does not vary greatly in quality over time. It is often mentioned in the context of learning because consistent effort often leads to success.
Example sentences with consistencia →construcción
construction
The Spanish word 'construcción' translates to 'construction' in English. The term is often used in the building industry, referring to the act or process of building, erecting or constructing buildings, roads, or other structures. It can be used in various contexts, such as 'construcción de un puente' meaning 'construction of a bridge'. It is a noun in Spanish language and can be included in professional vocabulary for those involved in architecture, civil engineering or any building-related jobs.
Example sentences with construcción →contaminación
pollution
The word 'contaminación' in Spanish translates to 'pollution' in English. Pollution refers to the introduction of harmful materials into the environment, which could be in the form of chemicals, noise, or even heat. These pollutants can have adverse effects on humans, animals, and plants, and can also disturb entire ecosystems. The sources of pollution can be various, including industrial activities, waste disposal, automobile emissions, and many more. Reducing pollution is key to maintaining a healthy and sustainable environment.
Example sentences with contaminación →contratar
hire
The Spanish word 'contratar' translates to 'to hire' in English. In terms of usage, 'contratar' is often used in business or professional contexts to express the act of procuring services or taking on employees. In Spanish, you might hear this word in phrases such as 'Voy a contratar a un nuevo empleado', which means 'I am going to hire a new employee'. As with many verbs, do keep in mind 'contratar' will change according to tense, mood, and aspect.
contrato
contract
The Spanish word 'contrato' translates to 'contract' in English. A contract is a legal agreement between two or more parties that creates certain obligations that are enforceable by law. It can be in form of a document stating the terms and conditions of a specific agreement. Hence, if someone is talking about a 'contrato' in Spanish, it means they are discussing some form of legal agreement or contract.
control
control
In Spanish, 'control' is very similar to its English equivalent. The word can be used in various contexts, such as having 'control' over a situation (tener control sobre una situación), a remote 'control' (control remoto), or being in 'control' of a vehicle (tener el control de un vehículo). It is pronounced slightly differently, with the emphasis on the last syllable - conTROL.
Example sentences with control →conversación
conversation
The Spanish word 'conversación' is used just like the English word 'conversation'. It refers to the informal exchange of ideas by spoken words. This noun is used in various contexts, such as having a conversation ('tener una conversación'), starting a conversation ('comenzar una conversación'), or even ending a conversation ('terminar una conversación').
Example sentences with conversación →cooperación
cooperation
The word 'cooperación' in Spanish translates to 'cooperation' in English. It pertains to the process of working together to the same end or the situation of doing something with others for mutual benefit. It's usually used in the context of group efforts, projects or initiatives.
Example sentences with cooperación →copa de champán
glass of champagne
The Spanish phrase 'copa de champán' translates to 'glass of champagne' in English. It is a compound noun made of the word 'copa', denoting a receptacle or container, used specifically for drinking liquids, similar to the English word 'glass'. The word 'de' acts as a preposition, in this case equivalent to the English 'of'. And lastly, 'champán' is the Spanish word for 'champagne', a type of sparkling wine. Therefore, when combined, 'copa de champán' represents a drinking glass filled with or intended for champagne.
copa de vino
glass of wine
The Spanish phrase 'copa de vino' translates to 'glass of wine' in English. This phrase can be used in various contexts, such as dining out at a restaurant, celebrating a special occasion, or pairing a meal with a certain type of wine. For example, 'Una copa de vino tinto' means 'A glass of red wine'. It's important to note that 'copa' refers specifically to a 'glass' for drinking, not the material glass.
copia
copy
The word 'copia' in Spanish translates to 'copy' in English. It can be used in various contexts such as referring to duplicating a document or an imitation of something, similar to how 'copy' is used in English. For example, in the sentence 'Haz una copia de este documento' it translates to 'Make a copy of this document' in English. Conversely, if used in a context like 'Esta pintura es una copia de la original', it would translate to 'This painting is a copy of the original' in English.
Example sentences with copia →corazón
heart
In Spanish, 'corazón' is the term used to refer to the organ in our chest that pumps blood around our body. It is also frequently used in a metaphorical sense to refer to the center or core of something, or to represent emotions and feelings, much like in English. For example, 'de todo corazón' which translates to 'from the bottom of my heart'.
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