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The most common Spanish words: 701 to 800

Spanish words ranked by frequency, so the ones you'll meet most often come first. Learning them from the top down gives you the most useful words soonest.

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701el fondobottom; back; background; al fondo = at the backEl baño está al fondo a la derecha.
The toilet is at the back on the right.
702humano / humanahuman; el ser humano = human beingEs un error humano.
It's human error.
703el planetaplanetTenemos que cuidar el planeta.
We have to look after the planet.
704respecto aregarding, with respect toRespecto a tu pregunta, no lo sé.
Regarding your question, I don't know.
705el regresoreturn; estar de regreso = to be backEstamos de regreso en casa.
We're back home.
706debido adue to, because ofCancelaron el vuelo debido a la niebla.
They cancelled the flight due to the fog.
707leerto read (irreg.: leyó, leído)Me gusta leer antes de dormir.
I like reading before I go to sleep.
708pararto stopPara aquí, por favor.
Stop here, please.
709lleno / llenafullEl restaurante está lleno.
The restaurant is full.
710el respetorespectHay que tratar a todos con respeto.
You have to treat everyone with respect.
711debajounderneath, below; debajo de = underEl gato duerme debajo de la cama.
The cat sleeps under the bed.
712escribirto write (past participle: escrito)Escribo un correo a mi jefe.
I'm writing an email to my boss.
713la estaciónstation; season¿Dónde está la estación de tren?
Where's the train station?
714la pistaclue; track; court (tennis)La policía no tiene ninguna pista.
The police don't have any clues.
715la estrellastarEsta noche se ven muchas estrellas.
You can see lots of stars tonight.
716enfermo / enfermaill, sick; el enfermo = patientHoy no voy a trabajar, estoy enfermo.
I'm not going to work today, I'm ill.
717dolerto hurt, to ache (me duele = it hurts me) (irreg.: duele)Me duelen los pies.
My feet hurt.
718milesthousands; miles de = thousands ofHay miles de turistas en verano.
There are thousands of tourists in summer.
719ocupado / ocupadabusy; occupied, takenLo siento, estoy muy ocupada.
Sorry, I'm very busy.
720correrto run; to hurryCorro cinco kilómetros cada día.
I run five kilometres every day.
721el nivellevel¿Cuál es tu nivel de español?
What's your level of Spanish?
722la experienciaexperienceNo tengo experiencia en ventas.
I don't have any sales experience.
723la salidaexit, way out; departure¿Dónde está la salida?
Where's the exit?
724confiarto trust; confiar en = to trust (confío)Confío en ti.
I trust you.
725el zapatoshoeEstos zapatos son muy cómodos.
These shoes are very comfortable.
726el colorcolour, color¿De qué color es tu coche?
What colour is your car?
727echar un vistazoto have a look, to take a quick look¿Puedes echar un vistazo a mi trabajo?
Can you have a look at my work?
728el juez / la juezajudgeEl juez escuchó a los testigos.
The judge listened to the witnesses.
729el/la pacientepatient; paciente = patient (adj.)El médico ve a diez pacientes al día.
The doctor sees ten patients a day.
730la bolsabag; stock exchange¿Necesita una bolsa?
Do you need a bag?
731el arteart (pl. las artes)Me interesa mucho el arte moderno.
I'm very interested in modern art.
732bailarto dance¿Quieres bailar conmigo?
Do you want to dance with me?
733el diablodevilEs más listo que el diablo.
He's as sharp as they come.
734el sursouthSevilla está en el sur.
Seville is in the south.
735la bandaband; gangMi hermano toca en una banda.
My brother plays in a band.
736aprenderto learnQuiero aprender a cocinar.
I want to learn to cook.
737el precioprice¿Qué precio tiene?
What's the price?
738completo / completacomplete, full; por completo = completelyEl hotel está completo.
The hotel is full.
739santo / santaholy; saint (San before most masculine names)Mañana es el santo de mi madre.
Tomorrow is my mother's saint's day.
740culpableguilty; el/la culpable = culpritNo soy culpable de nada.
I'm not guilty of anything.
741las ganaswish, desire; tener ganas de = to feel likeTengo ganas de verte.
I can't wait to see you.
742azulblueTiene los ojos azules.
He has blue eyes.
743el/la comandantecommander; majorLa comandante habló con los soldados.
The commander spoke to the soldiers.
744la acciónaction; share (stock)Es una película de acción.
It's an action film.
745la reglarule; ruler; period (menstruation)Son las reglas del juego.
Those are the rules of the game.
746la obrawork (of art); play; building workVamos a ver una obra de teatro.
We're going to see a play.
747la esperanzahopeNo pierdas la esperanza.
Don't lose hope.
748la cuestiónquestion, matter, issueEs una cuestión de tiempo.
It's a matter of time.
749molestarto bother, to disturb, to annoy (false friend: not "molest": abusar de)¿Te molesta la música?
Does the music bother you?
750el informereportTengo que terminar el informe hoy.
I have to finish the report today.
751el ríoriverEl Ebro es un río muy largo.
The Ebro is a very long river.
752bienvenido / bienvenidawelcome¡Bienvenidos a Madrid!
Welcome to Madrid!
753tocarto touch; to play (an instrument); to be someone's turn (te toca)Toco la guitarra. Te toca a ti.
I play the guitar. It's your turn.
754contarto count; to tell (irreg.: cuento); contar con = to count onTe cuento lo que pasó.
I'll tell you what happened.
755interiorinside, interior; innerPrefiero una habitación interior.
I prefer an inside room.
756el apartamentoapartment (holiday flat in Spain; Spain usually el piso)Alquilamos un apartamento en la playa.
We rented an apartment at the beach.
757preocuparto worry (someone); me preocupa = it worries meMe preocupa tu salud.
I'm worried about your health.
758principalmain, principalLa calle principal está cerrada.
The main street is closed.
759ojaláI hope (that), if only (+ subjunctive)Ojalá haga sol mañana.
I hope it's sunny tomorrow.
760perdonarto forgive, to excuse; perdona = sorry, excuse me (informal)Perdona, ¿tienes hora?
Excuse me, have you got the time?
761el golpeblow, hit, knockMe di un golpe en la cabeza.
I banged my head.
762el estilostyleMe gusta tu estilo.
I like your style.
763nuevenineLa tienda abre a las nueve.
The shop opens at nine.
764definitivamentefor good, permanently; (colloq.) definitelyMe voy definitivamente.
I'm leaving for good.
765la bombabomb; pumpEncontraron una bomba en la estación.
They found a bomb at the station.
766el/la guardiaguard; la guardia = guard duty; de guardia = on duty, on callEl guardia no me dejó entrar.
The guard didn't let me in.
767la pistolapistol, gunLlevaba una pistola.
He was carrying a gun.
768probarto try, to taste; to test; probarse = to try on (irreg.: pruebo)¿Puedo probarme estos pantalones?
Can I try on these trousers?
769la marchamarch; gear; en marcha = running, under wayEl proyecto ya está en marcha.
The project is already under way.
770comúncommon, sharedTenemos muchas cosas en común.
We have a lot in common.
771aquel / aquellathat (over there, far away)¿Ves aquella casa?
Do you see that house over there?
772el vueloflightMi vuelo sale a las ocho.
My flight leaves at eight.
773la notanote; mark, gradeSacó muy buenas notas.
She got very good marks.
774el valorvalue; courageTiene mucho valor sentimental.
It has a lot of sentimental value.
775suyo / suyahis, hers, theirs, yours (formal)Esta maleta es suya.
This suitcase is hers.
776el objetivoaim, goal, objectiveMi objetivo es hablar bien español.
My goal is to speak Spanish well.
777de repentesuddenlyDe repente, empezó a llover.
Suddenly, it started to rain.
778rojo / rojaredLleva un abrigo rojo.
She's wearing a red coat.
779bromearto joke; ¿estás bromeando? = are you joking?No bromeo, es verdad.
I'm not joking, it's true.
780la entradaticket (show, match) (LatAm: el boleto); entranceTengo dos entradas para el concierto.
I have two tickets for the concert.
781dobledoubleQuiero una habitación doble.
I'd like a double room.
782evitarto avoidIntento evitar el azúcar.
I try to avoid sugar.
783la máquinamachineLa máquina de café no funciona.
The coffee machine isn't working.
784el cuelloneck; collarMe duele el cuello.
My neck hurts.
785el animalanimal¿Te gustan los animales?
Do you like animals?
786acasoperhaps; (in questions) by any chance, really¿Acaso no lo sabías?
Didn't you know, then?
787la parejacouple; partnerMi pareja es italiana.
My partner is Italian.
788el veranosummerEn verano vamos a la playa.
In summer we go to the beach.
789la mentiralieEso es mentira.
That's a lie.
790la tarjetacard¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta?
Can I pay by card?
791preparado / preparadaready, prepared¿Estás preparado para el examen?
Are you ready for the exam?
792la florflowerLe regalo flores a mi madre.
I'm giving my mother flowers.
793la opciónoption, choiceNo tenemos otra opción.
We have no other choice.
794la islaislandTenerife es una isla preciosa.
Tenerife is a beautiful island.
795cerrarto close, to shut; to lock (irreg.: cierro)¿A qué hora cierra el museo?
What time does the museum close?
796la pielskin; fur, leatherTiene la piel muy blanca.
She has very pale skin.
797el enemigo / la enemigaenemyNo tengo enemigos.
I have no enemies.
798exacto / exactaexact; ¡exacto! = exactly!¿Tienes la hora exacta?
Do you have the exact time?
799el/la imbécilidiot, imbecile (insult)¡No seas imbécil!
Don't be an idiot!
800la justiciajusticeQueremos justicia.
We want justice.
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