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All Spanish words, A–Z

a
The name of the Latin script letter A / a.
a alguna parte
To an uncertain or unspecified location.
a aqueso de
Imprecise but close to in quantity or amount.
a atrapar
(uncountable) The game of catching a ball.
a babor
(nautical) Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.
a barlovento
In a direction from which the wind blows, against or towards the wind.
a base de bien
(figuratively) Any large, excessive, or overwhelming amount of anything.
a boca
In a verbal manner; with words; by speaking.
a bordo
On board; into or within a ship or boat; hence, into or within a railway car. [from ca. 1350—1470]
a bordo de
On board of; onto or into a ship, boat, train, plane. [from ca. 1350—1470]
a buen punto
Punctual or according to schedule; at the planned time.
a cabalidad
In a thorough or complete manner.
a caballo
On the back of a horse.
a caballo entre
Half of the way between two points
a cargo
Having the responsibility of leading or overseeing.
a casa
(internet) To the home page.
a cascoporro
(figuratively) Any large, excessive, or overwhelming amount of anything.
a cholón
(figuratively) Any large, excessive, or overwhelming amount of anything.
a chorro
Propelled by turbine engines.
a ciegas
In a blind manner; without sight.
a ciencia cierta
Definitely, positively, without a doubt.
a conciencia
With care; attentively, circumspectly.
a continuación
Later in the same text.
a contracorriente
(idiomatic) Contrary to what is expected; especially, of behavior different from what society expects.
a contrarruta
approaching; coming closer
a cuadros
Divided into a grid of squares of alternating colours or shades, or into light and dark patches.
a cuestas
On somebody's back or shoulders.
a dedo
In an arbitrary manner.
a destajo
Exceeding regular working hours.
a diestro y siniestro
(idiomatic) In multiple directions or locations, often haphazardly; everywhere.
a diferencia de
in contrast to, rather than, instead of; particularly used in defining a concept by providing an example that does not fall inside the concept.
a disgusto
Experiencing discomfort.
a distancia
Far off (physically, logically or mentally).
a duras penas
(degree) Barely, only just, almost not.
a enemigo que huye, puente de plata
Used to indicate that a departure or loss is welcome.
a eso de
Imprecise but close to in quantity or amount.
a espuertas
(figuratively) Any large, excessive, or overwhelming amount of anything.
a extranjis
Beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries. [from 1350–1470]
a falta de
If what follows is not possible; without.
a favor
(sports) Not in an offside position; In the part of the playing area where one can legally play the ball, puck, etc.
a fin de cuentas
(idiomatic) In summary; ultimately.
a fondo
(rare) So as to be full (not hungry); to satiation.
a granel
Being large in size, mass, or volume (of goods, etc.).
a gusto
Free of anxiety; not stressed or tense.
a horcajadas
In a straddling position; astride.
a hurtadillas
In a secret or covert manner.
a juro
In a way which is certain; with certainty.
a la brevedad
As soon as is possible; at one's earliest convenience; at the earliest possible time.
a la champa
(intransitive, figurative) To make a minimal effort; to continue to do something in a routine way, without initiative or effort.
a la de veces
On some occasions, over some periods, or in certain circumstances, but not always. [from 16th c.]
a la derecha
Towards the right side.
a la deriva
Floating at random.
a la espalda
On somebody's back or shoulders.
a la intemperie
Not inside a house or under covered structure; unprotected; in the open air.
a la inversa
(often, conjunctive) With a reversed relationship.
a la larga
In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.
a la mayor brevedad
As soon as is possible; at one's earliest convenience; at the earliest possible time.
a la postre
Eventually, finally.
a la remanguillé
Random; chaotic; incomplete; not thorough, constant, or consistent.
a la vista
(nautical) Used to hail a ship, a boat or a person, or to attract attention.
a la vista de
Considering; taking into account.
a la voz
A distance from which sound is still audible.
a largo plazo
(idiomatic) After a very long time; eventually; over a long period of time; more generally.
a las [de] veces
On some occasions, over some periods, or in certain circumstances, but not always. [from 16th c.]
a las bravas
In a rash or reckless manner, without regard for cost or consequence
a las mil maravillas
In a wonderful manner.
a lo largo
By the length of; in a line with the length of; lengthwise next to.
a lo largo de
Onward, forward, with progressive action.
a lo lejos
At, to, or from a great distance; far away.
a lo natural
Not neat or regular; irregular, uneven.
a mano
Within easy reach; nearby.
a mansalva
(idiomatic) In large numbers, or great crowds.
a mayor abundamiento
(conjunctive) In addition to what has been said.
a mediados
Half of the way between two points
a medida
Made or done in a way adjusted to the needs of a specific person or group (e.g., customer, health care patient, do-it-yourselfer), and thus specialized and, in some cases, unique.
a medida en que
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
a medida que
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
a menos que
Except on a specified condition; if not.
a menudo
Frequently; many times on different occasions.
a mitad de
Half of the way between two points
a montones
(postpositive) In abundance. [from late 17th c.]
a ningún lado
To no place.
a ningún lugar
To no place.
a ninguna parte
To no place.
a no ser que
Except on a specified condition; if not.
a ojos vista
(manner) In a clear manner.
a ojos vistas
(manner) In a clear manner.
a palo seco
Ordinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation; unembellished. [from 14th c.]
a partir de
(idiomatic) At or by a specified time, with the implication that the said condition will be true from that time onward.
a partir de ahora
Starting from this moment and continuing indefinitely.
a patadas
(idiomatic) In large numbers, or great crowds.
a pelo
Without a saddle.
a penas
Infrequently, rarely.
a pesar de
In allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing.
a pesar de esto
(conjunctive) In spite of what preceded; yet.
a pesar de todo
(conjunctive) Regardless; anyhow. [from 19th c.]
a pies pelados
Wearing nothing on the feet.
a popa
(nautical) On the aft side; in the stern. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
a porrillo
Enough or more than enough.

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