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Spanish Words That Start With An A

October 28, 2020 by Ana Martín Leave a Comment

Spanish Words That Start With An A

If you are looking at Spanish words that start with an A because you want to try and learn them all then you’re probably better offer learning common words that you’ll actually use first. If you learn the word for wasp now but you’re only learning how to introduce yourself then it’ll be harder to keep these words in your brain. It will benefit you more if you learn words as you’re able to use and practise them rather than cramming all the Spanish words that start with an A in one go. If you already have a good grasp of Spanish but you want to expand your vocabulary then go ahead and take a look.

We’ve divided our list of Spanish words that start with an A into Prepositions, nouns, verbs, adjectives and interjections so you can skip ahead to whichever section you find most useful or that you’re most interested in.

Spanish Prepositions Starting With An A

Starting with prepostision, these are some Spanish words that start with the letter A:

Abajo – down
Abierto – open
Alrededor de – around
Arriba de – above
Arriba – up

Spanish Nouns That Start With An A

This is the largest category that we have, here are the Spanish nouns that start with an A:

La abeja – the bee
Abril – April
El abrelatas – the tin opener
El abrigo – the coat
La abuela – the grandma
El abuelo – the grandad
El acebo – holly
El aciete – oil
La aceituna – the olive
La acera – the pavement
El acuario – the aquarium
La adición – addition
El adulto – the adult
El aeronave cohete – the rocket
África – Africa
El agárico – the toadstool
Agosto – August
El agua
El aguacate – the avacado
El águila – the eagle
La aguja – the needle
El aire libre – the outdoors
El ala -the wing
El alacrán – the scorpion
La alcachofa – the artichoke
La alcancia – the piggy bank
El alce – the elk
La alacena – cupboard
La aldea – the village
La aleta – the fin
El alfabeto – alphabet
La alfombra – the rug
El algodón de azúcar – candy floss
El alicate – plier
El almacén – the shop
America – America
La almohada – the pillow
El almuerzo – lunch
El almanecer – sunrise
Amarillo – yellow
El ámbar – amber
La ambulancia – the ambulance
El amigo por correspondencia – pen pal
El amigo – the friend
Amor – love
La anatomía anatomy
El ancla – anchor
El ángel – the angel
La anguila – the eel
El ángulo – the angle
El anillo – the ring
El animal – animal
El año – year
El anochecer – evening
La Antártica – antarctic
El antifaz – mask
El antílope – antelope
El apio – celery
El apóstrofe – apostrophe
La araña – spider
La axila – the armpit
El árbol – tree
El arce – maple tree
El archipiélago – archipelago
La arcilla – clay
El arco – the arch
El arco – bow
El arco iris – rainbow
La ardilla – squirrel
La arena – sand
La arena movizado – quicksand
El arete – earring
El arquero – archer
El armario – wardrobe
El arpa – harp
El arrendajo – jay bird
El arte – art
El/la artista – artist
El ascensor – lift/elevator
Asia – Asia
La aspiradora – hoover
El asterisco – asterick
El asteroide – asteriod
El/la astronauta – astronaut
La astronomía – astronomy
El atardecer – sunset
El ataúd – coffin
El/la aleta – athlete
El átomo – atom
Australia – Australia
El autobús – bus
El automóvil – automobile
La avenida – avenue
La avispa – the wasp
El avestruz – ostrich
El avión – aeroplane
La azada – hoe
La azucena – lily
Azul – blue
Azulejo – blue bird

Spanish Verbs That Start With An A

These verbs aren’t too exciting and you’ve probably come across most of them before but here are a collection of Spanish verbs starting with A:

Agradecer – to thank
Amar – to love
Andar – to walk
Aplaudir – to applaud
Aprender – to learn
Arder – to burn
Arrodillarse – to kneel
Asustar – to frighten
Aventar – to throw

Spanish Adjectives That Start With An A

Here are some great Spanish adjectives that start with the letter A:

Alto – tall
Amarillo – yellow
Ancho – wide
Andar – to walk
Angosto – narrow
Asustado – scared

Interjections

Adiós – goodbye

Hopefully you’ve enjoyed our article on Spanish words that start with an A and you’ve either found it interesting or it’s helped add to your vocabulary list. If you’ve enjoyed this then take a look at one of our other articles: Spanish words starting with X. This isn’t a good way to learn Spanish if you’re just starting out but if you already have a good grasp of the language then working you way through the alphabet to find new words can be a fun and interesting way to learn. If you think there are any good words we’ve missed off then let us know in the comments below.

Italian Boy Names That Start With L

October 28, 2020 by Ana Martín Leave a Comment

Italian Boy Names That Start With L

Italian names just like French, Spanish and Portuguese names are very nice to listen to. They often have multiple syllables, they use lots of vowels, and quite frankly they’re often just beautiful names. Whether you’re Italian or not, whether you’re looking for a baby name or the name of a character in your book, if you just love names it doesn’t matter, we’re here to help you find some amazing Italian boy names that start with L. The selection might not be enormous but we believe these are some of the most common and attractive Italian boy names starting with L to give you that European sound that you’re after.

Lando
Largo
Lave
Lazaro
Lazzaro
Leandro
Leo
Leonardo
Leone
Lorenzo
Luca
Lucan
Lucca
Luciano
Lucio
Ludo
Luigi
Luka

The great thing with Italian boy names that start with L is that there are many famous Italians with these kinds of names. Everyone’s heard of Leonardo da Vinci and Leonardo DiCaprio so if you choose to name your child this it might be unusual but people will have heard of it and they know how to pronounce it.

Italian names are also often associated with the renaissance or Rome or the mystique of being European which seems to attract people from Anglophonic countries. If you’re choosing an Italian name for your child then this could work to their advantage. If you’re looking for something unusual but you still want to pick something that is actually a name then choosing an Italian name could be a great compromise as they are real names but if you live in Australia, the UK, Canada or the USA there aren’t going to be many people that also have that name which will make your child stand out.

As you can see many of the names in the list have multiple syllables, it isn’t often you will find monosyllabic names in Italian which gives them part of their charm. Two and three syllable names are probably the most common but you’ll be able to see three and four syllable names in the list as well. You’ll also probably notice that not one name in our list only has one vowel. Vowels are one of the things that make Italian so pleasing to the ear so it should come as no surprise to you that these Italian boys names that start with L are packed with vowels.

If you’re not only interested in Italian boy names that start with L but you’re also interested in learning a bit of Italian then why not take a look at some of our favourite Italian textbooks to get you started. And if you think we’ve missed any great Italian boys names off our list then let us know in the comments below so we can add them.

French Names That Start With E

October 23, 2020 by Ana Martín Leave a Comment

French Names That Start With E

French names have been popular in English speaking countries for years. They’re often pretty, they sound sophisticated and they have that wonderful European sound to them, making them an attractive choice for a baby name. If you’re looking for French names that start with E for your baby name then hopefully we have a good selection for you. If you’re looking for a name for a protagonist in your story or you’re just curious about names then hopefully we’ll be able to help you as well.

French Girls Names That Start With E

Luckily for you there are loads of French girls names starting with the letter E and they’re all as beautiful as you’ve imagined. French girls names always sound pretty and when they start with a vowel we think they have a little something extra.

Eleonore
Elie
Elise
Ellise
Élodie
Emeline
Emilie
Emeraude
Emmanuelle
Enora
Estee
Eugenie
Evellyn

French Boys Names That Start With E

Boys French names that start with an E often sound strong and in English they can come across as a bit posh. Here are some of our favourites:

Edgar
Edmond
Edouard
Elie
Eloi
Elroy
Emile
Eric
Erwan
Etienne
Eugene

Hopefully we’ve been able to supply you with some great French names that start with E. If it’s not just names you’re after and you’re interested in the French language in general then check out some of these amazing French textbooks to get you started with your French learning journey.

There are many beautiful French names in general but definitely lots starting with the letter E. Not only do we tend to romanticise French names but we often assume prestige behind such a name.

Do People Speak English In Germany?

October 18, 2020 by Ana Martín Leave a Comment

Do People Speak English In Germany?

The official language of the country may be German but do people speak English in Germany? The short answer to this would be yes. Not every person speaks English and not everyone who does speak English does so to the same level, however enough people speak it to a high enough level that you should be able to get by in Germany only using English. Especially within the tourist industry, if you visit museums, tourist sites, restaurants and hotels in popular areas, then people should speak enough English for you to get by without Germany.

Saying this, it is still important to make an effort to speak the language of the country you’re in, even if everyone can speak English. For a start it shows respect if you make the effort to learn the language of the country you’re visiting. Of course it’s not realistic to learn every language of every country you visit but learning the basics and how to say please and thank you will go a long way. If you want to learn some German to get you started then take a look at our article of useful German phrases.

Do People Speak English In Germany Outside The Tourist Industry?

Yes they do. It’s not just the tourist industry where you’ll hear English spoken. Throughout Europe scientific papers tend to be written in English so many people in scientific roles will have had to learn English in order to access academic papers. The finance industry also use English to communicate across countries. Another cool industry that needs English is aviation. English is the language of the skies so anyone living in Germany who works as a pilot or in air traffic control will also speak English.

Do People Speak English In Germany Socially?

So we’ve spoken about English being spoken in different industries but do they speak it socially? In groups of friends that are all German, you’re probably going to hear German spoken. However, there are many cities in Germany with international populations such as Berlin and it’s in these cities that you’ll hear English being spoken socially as the common language to communicate with people from all over the world. Even German people will speak English to socialise with their international friends. This doesn’t mean that non Germans aren’t also learning German, just that English is a useful common language for people to speak.

So to summarise: do people speak English in Germany? Although not everyone in the country does, enough people speak it for it to be considered a common language spoken in Germany and for tourists to survive in the country without having to learn German. (Though that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make an effort to learn some useful phrases!)

Words That Rhyme With Europe

October 16, 2020 by Ana Martín Leave a Comment

Words That Rhyme With Europe

So you’re looking for words that rhyme with Europe and you suddenly think what on earth rhymes with Europe? It isn’t a word that sounds like many other words, it definitely it has it’s own distinct feel but that doesn’t mean you can’t find something to rhyme with it. In order to make a rhyme you don’t need to match the whole word, so you don’t have to look for things that sound like teurope or speurope as these words don’t exist and you’ll be looking for a long time.

Instead look at the ending of the word. Words that rhyme with Europe will have an ending that sound like ‘up’ rather than one that sounds like ‘ope,’ as even though it’s spelt that way we pronounce Europe as ‘you-rup.’ Ideally you would be looking for two syllable words to match with Europe but as there aren’t many one syllable and three syllable can also be used as long as the sentence rhythm matches up.

So here are some great two and three syllable words that rhyme with Europe.

Gallop
Hiccough (Hiccup)
Buttercup

As there aren’t many two and three syllable words that rhyme with Europe, you could use two words together with the second word being up. The rhyme isn’t perfect but it’s near enough that it should give your text some good rhythm. Here are some options for you to try out:

Stood up
Shut up
Look up
Pull up
Sit up
Blow up
Back up
Ship up
Catch up
Break up
Let up
Check up
Hook up
Hush up
Let up
Threw up
Throw up
Set up
Get up
Push up
Pull up
Hands up
Put up
Stitch up
Chin up
Mix up
Reach up
Stand up

Although two syllable words will have a better pattern with Europe, we found these two three syllable options that you might be able to use also.

Straighten up
Listen up
Saddle up
Muddle up
Fasten up
Cuddle up
Snuggle up

This may not be as satisfying as the perfect Peurope style word you were looking for but two syllable words or phrases ending in ‘up’ can give a nice rhythm for a text looking to rhyme with Europe.

If you think of any more words that rhyme with Europe then please let us know in the comments below. We’re sure we’ve missed off some great ones but hopefully this is enough to get you started with your rhyming with Europe project and hopefully help you to get thinking of some more yourself.

Is Korean A Language Isolate?

October 10, 2020 by Ana Martín Leave a Comment

Is Korean A Language Isolate

Is Korean a language isolate? Yes Korean is a language isolate as it does not belong to any language family. Korean is the language spoken in both North and South Korean.

So What Is A Language Isolate

A language isolate is a language that doesn’t belong to a language family. So for example Spanish, French, Italian, Catalan and Romanian all belong to the Romantic language family and descend from Latin. Language families like Germanic and Romantic will belong to parent families like the Indo-European languages. A language isolate does not have this. It doesn’t share a heritage with any living languages.

Surely Chinese and Korean have some similarities?

Yes these two languages (though of course by ‘Chinese’ we mean the languages of China) do have a lot of similarities but this does not mean they belong to the same language family. As Korea and China share a border it is not surprise that some Chinese words have seeped into the Korean language but that doesn’t mean they are part of a language family. It’s like English using the Indian words shampoo and veranda.

What about Japanese and Korean?

Again even though they may share some words and the two countries are close to each other geographically they are not related.

Will Korean ever belong to a language family?

This is very possible. After the Korean war and the split of North and South Korea the two countries have started to speak more and more differently. Pronunciation is changing, new words are being added into each Korean. If this continues it could be very possible that instead of ‘Korean’ they are two varieties that are classed as two separate languages. If this was the case then Korean would no longer be a language isolate and instead would make up a very small language family of two.

So to answer your questions is Korean a language isolate? Yes it most definitely is. If you would be interested in learning Korean and want some resource recommendations then check out our article on best websites to learn Korean. Korean isn’t as difficult to learn as people think and there are lots of amazing free websites to help you (as well as ones you have to pay for).