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Learn 20 Common Spanish Words that Start with B

Today, you’ll learn 20 Common Spanish Words that start with B — along with example sentences to help you understand how to actually use them. Let’s jump right in!

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10 Spanish Nouns That Start with B

Nouns are called sustantivos in Spanish. These are words used to name people, places, or things. Below are 10 common Spanish nouns that start with B.

• Boleto – ticket
• Baño – bathroom
• Bebida – drink / beverage
• Bolsa – bag
• Biblioteca – library
• Botella – bottle
• Barrio – neighborhood
• Banco – bank
• Boca – mouth
• Brazo – arm

Now let’s look at example sentences for each one.

Boleto
Compré un boleto para el concierto.
I bought a ticket for the concert.

Baño
¿Dónde está el baño?
Where is the bathroom?

Bebida
Quiero una bebida fría.
I want a cold drink.

Bolsa
Ella tiene una bolsa grande.
She has a big bag.

Biblioteca
Estudio en la biblioteca todos los días.
I study in the library every day.

Botella
La botella está llena de agua.
The bottle is full of water.

Barrio
Mi barrio es muy tranquilo.
My neighborhood is very quiet.

Banco
Voy al banco mañana.
I’m going to the bank tomorrow.

Boca
No mastiques con la boca abierta.
Don’t chew with your mouth open.

Brazo
Me duele el brazo.
My arm hurts.

10 Spanish Verbs That Start with B

Verbs are called verbos in Spanish. These are action words — they describe what someone is doing.

Here are 10 Common Spanish Verbs that start with B.

• Bailar – to dance
• Beber – to drink
• Besar – to kiss
• Buscar – to look for / search
• Bañar – to bathe
• Borrar – to erase / delete
• Bromear – to joke
• Brindar – to toast
• Bajar – to go down / lower
• Bloquear – to block / lock

Now let’s see how these verbs are used in sentences.

Bailar
Me gusta bailar salsa.
I like to dance salsa.

Beber
Voy a beber agua.
I am going to drink water.

Besar
Él quiere besar a su novia.
He wants to kiss his girlfriend.

Buscar
Voy a buscar mi teléfono.
I am going to look for my phone.

Bañar
Ella va a bañar al bebé.
She is going to bathe the baby.

Borrar
Necesito borrar el mensaje.
I need to delete the message.

Bromear
Nos gusta bromear con nuestros amigos.
We like to joke with our friends.

Brindar
Vamos a brindar por el éxito.
Let’s toast to success.

Bajar
Voy a bajar las escaleras.
I am going to go down the stairs.

Bloquear
Necesito bloquear mi teléfono.
I need to lock my phone.

Final Thoughts

Congratulations on learning 20 Common Spanish Words that start with B!

Practice saying them out loud and creating your own sentences. The more you repeat them, the more natural they’ll feel.

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

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