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-al[al]
suffix
This suffix is added to nouns to turn them into adjectives, meaning related to that noun.

“El impacto cultural fue muy grande.”

The cultural impact was very big.

Also means
  1. indicates relation
  2. related to

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-an[an]
suffix
This is a suffix added to verbs ending in -ar to show that the subject is 'they'.

“Ellos cantan una canción.”

They sing a song.

Also means
  1. third-person plural present indicative of -ar
  2. they

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-ar[ˈaɾ]
suffix
A suffix added to the end of a word to show that something belongs to a certain group or has a specific status.

“gránulo + -ar → granular”

granule + -ar → granular

Also means
  1. indicates membership or status

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-ón[ˈon]
suffix
A suffix added to words to show that something is very big, intense, or important.

“Tengo un problemón que debo resolver hoy.”

I have a big trouble that I must solve today.

Also means
  1. emphasizes that something is large, grand, intense, important
  2. indicates that someone or something has large attributes, or larger than usual
  3. for few cases, indicates that something is used wrong or frequently (forming adjectives and or nouns)
  4. emphasizes contempt for subject
  5. forms a noun from a different (usually larger) but related or similar one
  6. suffixed to verbs, doing something repeatedly or often

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-s[s]
suffix
A suffix added to the end of words that end in a vowel to indicate there is more than one of them.

“El libro tiene muchas páginas.”

The book has many pages.

Also means
  1. Used to form the regular plural of nouns and adjectives which end in vowels.

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abactinal[abaɡtiˈnal]
adj
Referring to the area opposite to or away from the mouth in certain animals like starfish.

“El área abactinal del equinodermo es la parte superior.”

The abactinal area of the echinoderm is the upper part.

Also means
  1. abactinal

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abada[aˈbada]
noun
A rare or archaic word for a rhinoceros.

“En textos antiguos se menciona a la abada como una criatura poderosa.”

In ancient texts, the rhinoceros is mentioned as a powerful creature.

Also means
  1. rhinoceros

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abanos[aˈbanos]
noun
Plural form of the word abano, referring to a type of cigar.

“Él colecciona abanos de alta calidad.”

He collects high-quality cigars.

Also means
  1. plural of abano
  2. cigars

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abarcar[ah-bar-KAHR]
verb
to encompass

“El proyecto abarca diversas áreas del conocimiento.”

The project encompasses various areas of knowledge.

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abate[aˈbate]
noun
An honorary title for a clergyman or a man studying to be one in Italy or France.

“El abate saludó cortésmente a los feligreses.”

The abbot greeted the parishioners politely.

Also means
  1. a clergyman from Italy or France, or that has resided there.

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abaxial[abaɡˈsjal]
adj
Positioned away from or on the opposite side of the axis of an organ or plant.

“La cara abaxial de la hoja es la que queda hacia afuera del tallo.”

The abaxial side of the leaf is the one facing away from the stem.

Also means
  1. abaxial

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abdomen[abˈdomen]
noun
The part of the body between the chest and the pelvis; the belly.

“Sintió un fuerte dolor en el abdomen después de comer.”

He felt a sharp pain in his abdomen after eating.

Also means
  1. abdomen

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abdominal[abdomiˈnal]
adj
Relating to the area of the belly or stomach.

“El dolor abdominal es muy fuerte.”

The abdominal pain is very strong.

Also means
  1. abdominal

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abdominales[abdomiˈnales]
noun
Exercises done to strengthen the stomach muscles, or the muscles themselves.

“Hago abdominales todos los días en el gimnasio.”

I do abdominal exercises every day at the gym.

Also means
  1. series of any abdominal exercises
  2. plural of abdominal
  3. abdominal exercises

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abduce[abˈduθe]
verb
A form of the verb abducir, which means to take someone away by force or, in biology, to move a limb away from the center of the body.

“El músculo abduce el brazo.”

The muscle abducts the arm.

Also means
  1. inflection of abducir:
  2. abducts

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abductor[abduɡˈtoɾ]
noun
A muscle that moves a part of the body away from the midline of the body.

“El fisioterapeuta masajeó mi abductor.”

The physical therapist massaged my abductor.

Also means
  1. abductor

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abjure[abˈxuɾe]
verb
A form of the verb abjurar, meaning to renounce or give up a belief or claim.

“Él abjure de sus antiguas ideas.”

He renounces his former ideas.

Also means
  1. inflection of abjurar:
  2. abjure

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abogado(abogado)[aβoˈɣaðo]
noun
A person who practices or studies law; an attorney.

“El abogado presentó su caso ante el juez.”

The lawyer presented his case before the judge.

Related: licenciado en derecho

Also means
  1. lawyer
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abrigo(abrigo)[aˈβɾiɣo]
noun
An outer garment worn for warmth.

“Necesito un abrigo para el invierno.”

I need a coat for the winter.

Related: chaqueta

Also means
  1. coat
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Abril[a-bril]
sustantivo
April

“Abril suele ser un mes muy lluvioso.”

April is usually a very rainy month.

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abrir[a-brir]
verb
to open

“Por favor, ¿puedes abrir la puerta?”

Please, can you open the door?

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acertijo[ah-sehr-TEE-ho]
noun
riddle

“El acertijo que planteó el profesor me dejó pensando toda la noche.”

The riddle posed by the teacher left me thinking all night.

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acompañar[akompaˈɲaɾ]
verb
To go somewhere with someone else or to join them in an activity.

“Así que si quieren saber qué están haciendo los elefantes de la india en este preciso momento, acompáñennos.”

So if you want to know what Indian elephants are doing in this exact moment, come with us.

Also means
  1. to accompany, to go with, to join, to tag along
  2. to chaperone
  3. to accompany

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Addis Abeba[ˌadis aˈbeba]
name
This is the name of the capital city of Ethiopia.

“El viaje a Addis Abeba fue largo.”

The trip to Addis Ababa was long.

Also means
  1. alternative form of Adís Abeba
  2. Addis Ababa

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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adepto[aˈdebto]
noun
A person who is a loyal supporter of a particular cause, person, or belief.

“Él es un fiel adepto de ese movimiento político.”

He is a loyal follower of that political movement.

Also means
  1. supporter, follower
  2. follower

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Adiós[ah-DYOHs]
interjection
Goodbye

“Adiós, nos vemos pronto.”

Goodbye, see you soon.

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administrate[ad-mi-nis-tra-te]
verb
This is the verb 'administrar' in the imperative form combined with the pronoun 'te', used in the voseo style of Spanish to mean 'manage yourself' or 'administer it yourself'.

“¡Administrate mejor tu tiempo!”

Manage your time better!

Also means
  1. second-person singular voseo imperative of administrar combined with te
  2. manage yourself

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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adoquinado[adokiˈnado]
adj
Describing a surface that has been covered with cobblestones.

“Caminamos por el suelo adoquinado de la plaza.”

We walked on the paved ground of the square.

Also means
  1. paved
  2. cobblestone

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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adoquinar[adokiˈnaɾ]
verb
To cover a road or path using cobblestones.

“Van a adoquinar la calle principal el próximo mes.”

They are going to pave the main street with cobblestones next month.

Also means
  1. to pave with cobblestones

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Aduana[a-dwa-na]
sustantivo
Customs

“El agente de aduana revisó los documentos.”

The customs agent checked the documents.

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Aeropuerto[a-e-ro-pwer-to]
sustantivo
Airport

“El taxi nos llevará directo al aeropuerto.”

The taxi will take us straight to the airport.

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afer[aˈfeɾ]
noun
A matter, concern, or particular piece of business.

“Yo olvidaría del mundo los aferes.”

I would forget the affairs of the world.

Also means
  1. affair, business
  2. affair

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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agita[a-hi-ta]
verb
This is a form of the verb agitar, which means to shake, stir, or agitate something.

“El viento agita las hojas de los árboles.”

The wind shakes the leaves of the trees.

Also means
  1. inflection of agitar

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Agotado[ah-goh-TAH-doh]
adjetivo
Exhausted

“El corredor llegó agotado a la meta.”

The runner arrived exhausted at the finish line.

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agregar[aɡɾeˈɡaɾ]
verb
To put something extra into something else or combine things together.

“Hace falta agregar más detalles al informe.”

You have to add more details to the report.

Also means
  1. to add
  2. to aggregate (put together)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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agua[ah-gwah]
noun
The clear liquid that is necessary for all living things to survive. It is found in rivers, lakes, and rain.

“Necesito agua para beber.”

I need water to drink.

Also means
  1. water
  2. body of water
  3. rain (condensed water falling from a cloud)
  4. river; stream
  5. urine
  6. pop, soda (soft drink)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aguantar[aɡwanˈtaɾ]
verb
To tolerate, endure, or bear a difficult situation or person. It can also mean to physically hold something, like your breath.

“Para nadar bajo el agua, uno tiene que ser capaz de aguantar la respiración.”

In order to swim underwater, one has to be able to hold one's breath.

Also means
  1. to hold, withhold, hold back, retain (breath, urine)
  2. to put up with, to tolerate or bear, to endure, to handle, to take, to stand
  3. to suck it up, deal with it
  4. to hang on, to grasp
  5. to hang on, to persevere, to last
  6. to hold (a posture)
  7. to put up with

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ahincar[ainˈkaɾ]
verb
To push someone forward or encourage them to speed up their actions.

“Debes ahincar los preparativos para el viaje.”

You must urge the preparations for the trip.

Also means
  1. to urge
  2. to hurry up

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ahínco[aˈinko]
noun
Great energy or dedication put into achieving a task.

“buscar con ahínco”

to search zealously

Also means
  1. effort
  2. zeal
  3. determination

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ahorrar[a-o-rrar]
verb
to save

“Quiero ahorrar para comprar una casa.”

I want to save to buy a house.

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