People / Relationships Word Dictionary

persona—person

A human being, without specifying age or gender.

familia—family

People related by birth, marriage, or a close home life.

amigo—friend

Someone you know well and enjoy spending time with.

madre—mother

A female parent.

padre—father

A male parent.

padres—parents

The people who raise and care for a child as a mother or father.

niño—child

A young person who has not yet grown up.

bebé—baby

A very young child who was born recently.

hijo—son

A male child in relation to his parents.

hija—daughter

A female child in relation to her parents.

esposo—husband

A married man in relation to his spouse.

esposa—wife

A married woman in relation to her spouse.

profesor—teacher

A person who helps others learn knowledge or skills.

estudiante—student

A person who studies at a school or another place of learning.

compañero de clase—classmate

A student who studies in the same class or grade.

vecino—neighbor

A person who lives near your home.

nombre—name

A word used to identify and call a person.

edad—age

The amount of time a person has lived since birth.

encontrarse—meet

To come together with someone in the same place.

llamar—call

To say someone's name or ask that person to come.

hablar—talk

To express thoughts or information with words.

escuchar—listen

To pay attention to a sound or someone's words.

sonreír—smile

To show happiness with a gentle expression on the face.

reír—laugh

To make a happy sound or expression when something is funny.

llorar—cry

To shed tears because of sadness, pain, or strong feeling.

feliz—happy

Feeling good because something pleasant has happened.

triste—sad

Feeling unhappy enough to want to cry.

enojarse—get angry

To feel strong displeasure about something wrong or unpleasant.

asustado—afraid

Feeling that something may cause danger or harm.

sorprenderse—be surprised

To react suddenly to something unexpected.

gustar—like

To have a pleasant feeling toward someone or something.

amar—love

To feel deep affection and care for someone.

desagradar—dislike

To feel that someone or something is unpleasant.

agradecer—thank

To express appreciation for kindness or help.

disculparse—apologize

To admit a wrong and say that you are sorry.

saludar—greet

To use friendly words when meeting or leaving someone.

invitar—invite

To ask someone to come to a place or event.

visitar—visit

To go and spend time with a person at their place.

esperar—wait

To stay until someone comes or something happens.

ayudar—help

To make another person's work or difficulty easier.

dar—give

To let another person receive or have something.

recibir—receive

To take something that another person gives or sends.

preguntar—ask

To speak in order to get an answer or information.

responder—answer

To say or write something in response to a question.

jugar—play

To spend time doing something enjoyable, often with others.

compartir—share

To use, enjoy, or experience something together with others.

unirse—join

To become part of an activity or group.

seguir—follow

To go after someone or act according to guidance.

enseñar—teach

To help someone gain knowledge or learn how to do something.

aprender—learn

To gain knowledge or skill through teaching and practice.

adulto—adult

A person who is fully grown and legally no longer a child.

abuela—grandmother

The mother of one's mother or father.

abuelo—grandfather

The father of one's mother or father.

pareja casada—married couple

Two people who are married to each other.

invitado—guest

A person who is invited or welcomed into a place.

desconocido—stranger

A person whom one does not know.

colega—colleague

A person who works in the same place or field.

miembro—member

A person who belongs to a group.

líder—leader

A person who guides a group and helps it make progress.

grupo—group

A number of people considered together as one whole.

relación—relationship

The way in which people are connected with one another.

amistad—friendship

A caring and trusting bond between friends.

matrimonio—marriage

A socially or legally recognized union of spouses.

bondadoso—kind

Willing to treat others with care and helpfulness.

cortés—polite

Showing respect through considerate words and behavior.

honesto—honest

Willing to tell the truth and not deceive others.

silencioso—quiet

Making little noise and behaving without disturbance.

alegre—cheerful

Usually happy, positive, and pleasant to be around.

serio—serious

Giving careful attention instead of treating something lightly.

valiente—brave

Able to face fear or danger without giving up.

tímido—shy

Uncomfortable or hesitant around other people.

solo—lonely

Sad because one lacks company or close connection.

preocuparse—worry

To keep thinking that something bad may happen.

emocionarse—get excited

To become strongly energized by something enjoyable or important.

seguro—safe

Free from immediate danger, harm, or threat.

promesa—promise

A firm statement that one will do or not do something.

secreto—secret

Information that is meant to be kept from others.

rumor—rumor

A story passed between people without clear proof.

respeto—respect

Recognition that another person's feelings and rights matter.

apoyo—support

Help that enables someone to continue or succeed.

interés—interest

Attention given because someone or something matters.

elogiar—praise

To express approval of something done well.

animar—encourage

To give someone confidence or strength to keep trying.

consolar—comfort

To ease someone's sadness or pain with kind words or actions.

proteger—protect

To keep someone safe from danger or harm.

estar de acuerdo—agree

To have the same opinion or accept a suggestion.

oponerse—oppose

To express that one does not accept an idea or plan.

cooperar—cooperate

To work together toward the same goal.

competir—compete

To try to do better than others under the same conditions.

elegir—choose

To decide which one to take from several possibilities.

decidir—decide

To settle what will be done after thinking about it.

explicar—explain

To make an idea or situation easier to understand.

entender—understand

To know the meaning, reason, or feelings behind something.

recordar—remember

To keep a person, event, or fact in the mind.

olvidar—forget

To lose a memory or fail to keep something in mind.

presentar—introduce

To tell people who someone is so they can become acquainted.

admirar—admire

To feel strong approval of someone's ability or actions.

felicitar—congratulate

To express happiness about someone's success or good news.

dar la bienvenida—welcome

To receive someone gladly when they arrive or join.

perdonar—forgive

To stop blaming someone after accepting their apology or mistake.

paciente—patient

Able to wait or face difficulty without becoming upset.

justo—fair

Treating people by the same reasonable standards.

tranquilo—calm

Able to think and act steadily without panic.

cuidadoso—careful

Giving close attention to avoid mistakes or harm.

activo—active

Full of energy and willing to take part in things.

apacible—gentle

Calm and mild in manner, without harshness.

egoísta—selfish

Caring mainly about one's own benefit rather than others.

grosero—rude

Showing a lack of respect through words or behavior.

estricto—strict

Demanding that rules or standards be followed closely.

terco—stubborn

Unwilling to change an opinion or way of acting.

generoso—generous

Willing to give, forgive, or understand without being narrow-minded.

codicioso—greedy

Wanting more than one needs or deserves.

listo—clever

Quick to understand, learn, and solve problems.

necio—foolish

Showing poor judgment or little understanding.

modesto—modest

Not claiming to be better or more important than others.

amigable—friendly

Pleasant and easy for other people to approach.

confiable—reliable

Able to be trusted to act well or keep a commitment.

responsable—responsible

Willing to carry out duties and accept the results of one's actions.

similar—similar

Having many features in common without being exactly the same.

diferente—different

Not the same in nature, appearance, or opinion.

cercano—close

Having a strong and comfortable personal relationship.

familiar—familiar

Well known through repeated contact or experience.

popular—popular

Liked or supported by many people.

famoso—famous

Known by a large number of people.

incómodo—uncomfortable

Unable to feel at ease in a place or social situation.

aceptar—accept

To agree to receive or recognize what is offered or said.

rechazar—refuse

To clearly say that one will not accept or do something.

permitir—allow

To say that someone may do something.

prohibir—forbid

To state that an action must not be done.

aconsejar—advise

To offer an opinion intended to help someone decide or act.

recomendar—recommend

To suggest something as a good choice.

advertir—warn

To tell someone about danger or a likely problem beforehand.

persuadir—persuade

To change someone's mind by giving reasons.

obedecer—obey

To follow another person's order or authority.

guiar—lead

To guide people toward a direction or goal.

depender—rely

To seek help or strength from someone one trusts.

confiar—trust

To consider a person's words or actions honest and dependable.

valorar—value

To consider someone or something important and worthy of care.

negar—deny

To say that a statement or accusation is not true.

lamentar—regret

To feel sorry about a past choice or action.

dudar—doubt

To be uncertain whether someone or something is true or reliable.

fingir—pretend

To act as if something is true when it is not.

engañar—deceive

To make someone believe something that is not true.

ocultar—hide

To keep information or a fact from being known.

revelar—reveal

To make previously hidden information known.

admitir—admit

To accept that a fact or one's action is true.

culpar—blame

To say that someone is responsible for a problem or wrong.

quejarse—complain

To express dissatisfaction about a situation or treatment.

discutir—argue

To exchange angry words because of disagreement.

ordenar—command

To order someone to do something using authority.

malentendido—misunderstanding

A wrong understanding of what someone meant or what happened.

conflicto—conflict

A serious clash of needs, opinions, or interests.

unidad—unity

A state in which people join their strength for one purpose.

conversación—conversation

An exchange of spoken thoughts or information between people.

debate—debate

A structured exchange of different views on a subject.

papel—role

The part or duty a person has in a group or situation.

igualdad—equality

The condition of having the same rights and worth.

paz—peace

A state without fighting, violence, or serious conflict.

libertad—freedom

The ability to choose and act without unfair control.

opinión—opinion

A personal judgment or view about a subject.

idea—idea

Something formed in the mind about what is possible or desirable.

sensación—feeling

An impression noticed through the mind or senses.

emoción—emotion

A strong inner response such as joy, anger, or sadness.

ánimo—mood

The general emotional state a person has at a certain time.

personalidad—personality

The usual pattern of a person's thoughts and behavior.

comportamiento—behavior

The way a person acts in a particular situation.

hábito—habit

An action repeated so often that it becomes usual.

actitud—attitude

The way a person thinks and behaves toward someone or something.

regla—rule

An agreed instruction about what people should or should not do.

culpa—fault

Responsibility for a wrong act or harmful result.

error—mistake

An incorrect action or judgment made without intending harm.

verdad—truth

What actually happened or is genuinely the case.

razón—reason

A cause or explanation for an action, thought, or event.

intención—intention

The aim or purpose a person has behind an action.

valor—courage

The inner strength to face fear or difficulty.

conocido—acquaintance

Someone one knows but is not especially close to.

independiente—independent

Able to think and act without always relying on others.

envidiar—envy

To want a good quality or advantage that another person has.

avergonzado—ashamed

Feeling bad about one's own wrong or improper behavior.

orgulloso—proud

Feeling pleased about an achievement or someone worthy of respect.

decepcionado—be disappointed

To feel unhappy because reality did not meet one's hope.

satisfecho—be satisfied

To feel that a result or situation is good enough.

ansioso—anxious

Unable to feel calm because something may go wrong.

aburrido—bored

Feeling uninterested because there is nothing engaging to do.

nervioso—be nervous

To become uneasy before an important or uncertain event.

confundido—confused

Unable to understand clearly or decide what to do.

curioso—curious

Wanting to know or learn more about something.

desesperado—hopeless

Feeling that no good result or solution remains possible.

culpable—guilty

Feeling responsible and troubled about having done wrong.

herido—feel hurt

To feel emotional pain because of another person's words or actions.

conmovido—be moved

To feel a deep emotional response to something meaningful or kind.

anhelar—long for

To want something very strongly over time.

reacio—reluctant

To resist doing something because one does not want to.

confiado—confident

Believing in one's own ability or judgment.

aliviado—be relieved

To become calm after a worry or danger has passed.

desanimado—be discouraged

To lose confidence or energy after a setback.

entrar en pánico—panic

To lose calm because of a sudden problem or danger.

guardar rencor—resent

To keep angry feelings because one believes someone caused harm.

vacilar—hesitate

To pause because one is unsure what to decide or do.

compadecer—pity

To feel sadness and concern for someone in difficulty.

traicionar—betray

To break someone's trust by acting against them.

excluir—exclude

To deliberately keep someone from joining or taking part.

ignorar—ignore

To give no attention to someone or something noticed.

insultar—insult

To attack someone's dignity with degrading words or actions.

criticar—criticize

To point out problems or faults in an action or idea.

interrumpir—interrupt

To stop someone before their speech or action is finished.

molestar—disturb

To make it difficult for someone to continue peacefully.

amenazar—threaten

To create fear by saying or showing that harm may follow.

intimidar—bully

To repeatedly hurt or frighten someone with less power.

discriminar—discriminate

To treat people unfairly because they belong to a certain group.

burlarse—mock

To laugh at someone in a way that makes them feel small.

reconciliarse—reconcile

To end a quarrel and restore a friendly relationship.

separarse—separate

To stop being together and go in different directions.

divorciarse—divorce

To legally end a marriage.

abrazar—embrace

To hold someone closely with the arms to show affection or comfort.

contactar—contact

To exchange information by calling, writing, or another method.

comunicarse—communicate

To exchange thoughts and understand one another.

dialogar—discuss

To consider a matter together by exchanging views.

negociar—negotiate

To seek an agreement by discussing different needs or conditions.

llegar a un acuerdo—compromise

To reach agreement by each side giving up part of a demand.

contribuir—contribute

To provide effort or ability that helps a shared result.

ofrecerse—volunteer

To offer to do something by one's own choice.

donar—donate

To give money or goods freely to help others.

rescatar—rescue

To save someone from danger or serious difficulty.

defender—defend

To speak in support of someone who is blamed or accused.

lealtad—loyalty

Steady faithfulness to a person, group, or shared cause.

empatía—empathy

The ability to understand and share another person's feelings.

prejuicio—prejudice

An unfair judgment formed before knowing enough facts.

reputación—reputation

The general opinion people have about someone's character or actions.

influencia—influence

The power to change another person's thoughts, feelings, or actions.

autoridad—authority

The officially recognized right to decide or direct others.

vida privada—private life

The personal part of life that is separate from public duties.

límite—boundary

A limit that shows what is acceptable in a relationship.

comunidad—community

A group connected by a place, interest, or shared life.

sociedad—society

A large group of people living together under shared systems.

generación—generation

People born and raised during roughly the same period.

tradición—tradition

A belief or practice passed down through many generations.

costumbre—custom

A way of behaving that a group has followed for a long time.

cultura—culture

The shared ideas, arts, and ways of life of a group.

creencia—belief

A firmly held idea about what is true or right.

deber—duty

Something a person is required to do because of a rule or role.

alianza—alliance

An agreement between groups to support one another.

sentido de pertenencia—sense of belonging

The feeling of being accepted as part of a group.

hospitalidad—hospitality

Warm and generous treatment of guests or visitors.

armonía—harmony

A state in which people or parts work well together without conflict.

tolerancia—tolerance

Willingness to accept differences and mistakes without harsh judgment.

justicia—justice

The principle that people should be treated rightly and fairly.

convivencia—coexistence

A state in which different people or groups live together peacefully.

apego—attachment

A strong emotional bond that makes separation difficult.

dignidad—dignity

The value and respect every person deserves as a human being.