Spanish Vocabulary: 50 words to start the new term with energy

Even though summer is behind us, we’re still filled with the energy of new beginnings. September marked the return to class, and at DIME we continue welcoming students of all ages to our Spanish lessons.

There’s no better way to start a new term than by learning new words, useful expressions, and ways to enjoy daily life in Barcelona even more.

Here are 50 new words to make your back-to-school season (even if it already started!) full of confidence and fun. You can add these words to the list from our post last school year—here’s the LINK) 

Español - Inglés

Recreo | Recess
Compañero | Classmate
Director | Principal
Subdirector | Vice Principal
Secretaria | Secretary
Portero | Janitor
Gimnasio | Gym
Laboratorio | Laboratory
Mapa | Map
Globo terráqueo | Globe
Estuche | Pencil case
Sacapuntas | Sharpener
Pegamento | Glue
Grapadora | Stapler
Clip | Paperclip
Compás | Compass
Transportador | Protractor
Pintura | Paint
Pincel | Paintbrush
Papel | Paper
Cartulina | Cardstock
Fichas | Flashcards
Exposición | Presentation
Proyecto | Project
Redacción | Essay
Dictado | Dictation
Ortografía | Spelling
Lectura | Reading
Ciencias | Science
Matemáticas | Math
Historia | History
Geografía | Geography
Música | Music
Plástica | Arts and crafts
Educación física | Physical education
Idiomas | Languages
Francés | French
Inglés | English
Castellano | Spanish
Catalán | Catalan
Tutoría | Homeroom
Asignatura | Subject
Nota | Grade
Boletín | Report card
Certificado | Certificate
Matrícula | Enrollment
Excursión | Field trip
Corcho | Bulletin board
Pegatina | Sticker
Botella de agua | Water bottle