Vocabulary: Summer

Summer arrives, and there’s no place like Spain to enjoy a wonderful vacation. The sun, the beach, the mountains, the culture, the food… everything invites you to relax, disconnect from the routine, and fully enjoy many new and refreshing adventures.

To make your experience even more complete, here are the 100 most common Spanish words for these summer months. Enjoy!

BEACH

Spanish word/ English translation

Arena | Sand
Sol | Sun
Sombrilla | Umbrella
Toalla | Towel
Mar | Sea
Olas | Waves
Bronceador | Sunscreen
Protector solar | Sunblock
Playa | Beach
Castillo de arena | Sandcastle
Conchas | Shells
Palma | Palm tree
Chiringuito | Beach bar
Flotador | Float
Surf | Surfing
Sombrero | Hat
Gafas de sol | Sunglasses
Bikini | Bikini
Traje de baño | Swimsuit
Barco | Boat

MOUNTAIN

Spanish word/ English translation

Sendero | Trail
Cumbre | Summit
Acantilado | Cliff
Cascada | Waterfall
Bosque | Forest
Campamento | Camp
Mochila | Backpack
Brújula | Compass
Linterna | Flashlight
Tienda de campaña | Tent
Botas de montaña | Hiking boots
Escalar | Climb
Mapa | Map
Senderismo | Hiking
Fuego | Fire
Roca | Rock
Aire fresco | Fresh air
Estrella | Star
Barranco | Ravine
Refugio | Shelter

TRAVEL

Spanish word/ English translation

Maleta | Suitcase
Pasaporte | Passport
Avión | Airplane
Tren | Train
Carretera | Road
Hotel | Hotel
Vuelo | Flight
Autobús | Bus
Billete | Ticket
Mapa | Map
Itinerario | Itinerary
Destino | Destination
Turismo | Tourism
Guía | Guide
Excursión | Excursion
Reservación | Reservation
Alquiler de coche | Car rental
Aeropuerto | Airport
Equipaje | Luggage
Mochilero | Backpacker

FOOD

Spanish word/ English translation

Helado | Ice cream
Fruta | Fruit
Ensalada | Salad
Barbacoa | Barbecue
Refresco | Soda
Cerveza | Beer
Vino | Wine
Agua | Water
Sandía | Watermelon
Pescado | Fish
Mariscos | Seafood
Tarta | Cake
Pollo a la parrilla | Grilled chicken
Gazpacho | Gazpacho
Tapas | Tapas
Paella | Paella
Postre | Dessert
Queso | Cheese
Aceitunas | Olives
Bocadillo | Sandwich

CLOTHES

Palabra en Español/ Traducción al Inglés

Camiseta | T-shirt
Pantalones cortos | Shorts
Sandalias | Sandals
Chanclas | Flip-flops
Gorro | Cap
Vestido | Dress
Pantalones | Pants
Blusa | Blouse
Falda | Skirt
Bañador | Swimsuit
Chaleco | Vest
Sudadera | Sweatshirt
Traje | Suit
Jersey | Sweater
Calcetines | Socks
Zapatillas | Sneakers
Reloj | Watch
Sombrero | Hat
Camisa | Shirt
Cinturón | Belt

FLIRT

Spanish word/ English translation

Coquetear | Flirt
Mirada | Glance
Sonrisa | Smile
Conversación | Conversation
Cita | Date
Mensaje | Message
Piropo | Compliment
Beso | Kiss
Abrazo | Hug
Romance | Romance
Pareja | Couple
Corazón | Heart
Amor | Love
Relación | Relationship
Tensión sexual | Sexual tension
Conquista | Conquest
Atracción | Attraction
Deseo | Desire
Chiste | Joke
Apodo | Nickname