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Learn 20 Common Spanish Words that Start with A

Today, you’ll learn 20 Common Spanish words that start with A. This is a quick and effective way to build your Spanish vocabulary – fast!

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10 Common Spanish Nouns that Start with A

Nouns (sustantivos) are the building blocks of communication. In this section, we’ll cover ten commonly used Spanish nouns that start with A.

• Amigo – friend
• Agua – water
• Aeropuerto – airport
• Árbol – tree
• Año – year
• Alfombra – carpet
• Aire – air
• Aceite – oil
• Almohada – pillow
• Animal – animal
• Azúcar – sugar

Example Sentences Using the Above Nouns

Amigo
Tener un amigo fiel es importante.
To have a loyal friend is important.

Agua
Beber agua todos los días es saludable.
To drink water every day is healthy.

Aeropuerto
Llegar al aeropuerto temprano es buena idea.
To arrive at the airport early is a good idea.

Árbol
Ver un árbol grande es impresionante.
To see a big tree is impressive.

Año
Celebrar un año más es una bendición.
To celebrate one more year is a blessing.

Alfombra
Comprar una alfombra nueva puede cambiar un cuarto.
To buy a new carpet can change a room.

Aire
Respirar aire fresco es relajante.
To breathe fresh air is relaxing.

Aceite
Usar aceite de oliva es común en muchas cocinas.
Using olive oil is common in many kitchens.

Almohada
Tener una almohada cómoda ayuda a descansar.
To have a comfortable pillow helps you rest.

Animal
Ver un animal salvaje puede ser peligroso.
To see a wild animal can be dangerous.

Azúcar
Reducir el azúcar es mejor para la salud.
To reduce sugar is better for your health.

10 Common Spanish Verbs that Start with A

Now let’s move to verbs, or verbos. These are action words, and we will keep them in the infinitive form (base form) — just as you should learn them.

• Ayudar – to help
• Aceptar – to accept
• Amar – to love
• Andar – to walk
• Acabar – to finish
• Abrir – to open
• Asistir – to attend
• Aprender – to learn
• Añadir – to add
• Apagar – to turn off

Example Sentences Using the Above Verbs

Ayudar
Querer ayudar a otros es noble.
To want to help others is noble.

Aceptar
Poder aceptar errores es crecer.
To be able to accept mistakes is growth.

Amar
Amar sin condiciones es poderoso.
To love without conditions is powerful.

Andar
Andar todos los días mejora la salud.
To walk every day improves health.

Acabar
Terminar lo que empiezas es importante.
To finish what you start is important.

Abrir
Abrir la mente permite aprender más.
To open the mind allows you to learn more.

Asistir
Asistir a clases ayuda a progresar.
To attend classes helps you progress.

Aprender
Aprender español requiere práctica.
To learn Spanish requires practice.

Añadir
Tenemos que añadir la harina a la mezcla.
We have to add the flour to the mix.

Apagar
Apagar las luces ahorra energía.
To turn off the lights saves energy.

Practice Makes Progress

Congratulations on learning 20 Common Spanish Words that Start with A! Now it’s time to practice saying them out loud.📢

Start with the nouns:

Amigo, Agua, Aeropuerto, Árbol…

Then move to the verbs:

Ayudar, Aceptar, Amar…

Repeat them until they feel natural.

And remember…
You don’t have to be perfect, just be good enough.

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