Random Spanish Word Generator
Random Spanish words for practice, with the article and the English meaning. Start with the most common words, hear each one, and turn on quiz mode to test yourself.
How to use the random Spanish word generator
- Choose a level. Beginner gives the most common Spanish words. Intermediate and Advanced go deeper.
- Pick a word type. Nouns come with el or la, verbs in the infinitive (hablar, comer, vivir), adjectives in the masculine form.
- Listen. Tap the speaker on any card to hear the word in Spanish.
- Test yourself. Turn on "Quiz me" to hide the English, or use Flashcard view to go one word at a time.
Common Spanish nouns to start with
A few of the 1,792 beginner words. The generator has 7,685 Spanish words in all: 5,105 nouns, 1,248 verbs, and 1,332 adjectives.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| el cine | cinema, movie theater |
| la computadora | computer |
| el don | gift, talent |
| la emoción | emotion |
| el hombro | shoulder |
| el hospital | hospital |
| el/la inocente | innocent person |
| la ira | anger, ire |
| el matrimonio | marriage |
| la pesadilla | nightmare |
| el segundo | second |
| el vecino | neighbor |
El or la? Spanish noun gender in a nutshell
- Most nouns ending in -o are masculine (el libro), and most ending in -a are feminine (la casa).
- Nouns ending in -ción, -dad, and -tud are feminine: la canción, la ciudad, la juventud.
- Some common exceptions: el día, el mapa, el problema, la mano, la foto.
- Feminine nouns that start with a stressed a take el in the singular: el agua, el alma (but las aguas).
- Words for people can often be both: el/la estudiante. The generator shows these as el/la.
Where the words come from
Words are ranked by how often they appear in Spanish film and TV subtitles (FrequencyWords by Hermit Dave), and their part of speech, gender, and English meaning come from Wiktionary (via kaikki.org). Both are licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0; the word list is shared under the same license (notices: NOTICES.txt). Rude and adult words are left out, so the list is safe for classrooms.
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Frequently asked questions
Are these common Spanish words?
Yes. Beginner words are among the 2,000 most used words in spoken Spanish, ranked by how often they appear in film and TV subtitles.
Does it show el or la?
Yes. Nouns show their article. Words used for both genders, like estudiante, show el/la. Turn off "el / la" to hide them.
Can I hear how a word sounds?
Yes. Tap the speaker on a card. Your device reads the word aloud with its Spanish voice.
How do I quiz myself?
Turn on "Quiz me" to hide the English meanings, then tap a card to check. Flashcard view shows one word at a time.
Which form are verbs in?
Verbs are in the infinitive (hablar, comer, vivir), and adjectives are in the masculine singular form.
Is it safe for school?
Yes. Rude, adult, alcohol, and drug words are removed from the list.
How many words are there?
7,685 Spanish words: 5,105 nouns, 1,248 verbs, and 1,332 adjectives.
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