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All Spanish words, A–Z

de ahí
(conjunctive) As a result; therefore, for this reason.
de ahora para ahorita
With great haste, with a sense of urgency, because it is very important.
de algún modo
In one way or another; in a way not yet known or explained; by some means
de alguna forma
(obsolete) In any way. [16th–19th c.]
de alguna manera
(obsolete) In any way. [16th–19th c.]
de alipori
(colloquial) That causes one to cringe with embarrassment; embarrassing.
de alto nivel
(computing, of a programming language) Consisting of relatively natural language-like commands and mathematical notations which, after compilation or interpretation, become a set of machine language instructions.
de antemano
At an earlier or preceding time.
de apoyo
Providing support.
de aquí
(archaic) From here, from this place, away.
de arriba abajo
In every part; everywhere.
de audio
Focused on audible sound, as opposed to sight.
de aúpa
Not ordinary; exceptional; unusual.
de balde
(idiomatic) For a very low price; very cheaply.
de baril
(not comparable) Referring to drinks on tap, in contrast to bottled.
de barlovento
Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.
de base
Of, or relating to people or society at the local level, particularly in politics, social movements, etc.; of the grass roots.
de bolsillo
Of a size suitable for putting into a pocket.
de bote
(attributive, of a person with a particular hair color) A container of hair dye, hence with one’s hair color produced by dyeing.
de boutique
(often, attributive) Any company that has an exclusively smaller client base generally in a niche market or specializing in bespoke or custom-made products or services.
de broma
(idiomatic) Not intended seriously; jocular or humorous.
de buen gusto
(obsolete) Having or showing good taste; tasteful.
de buena educación
Well-mannered, civilized.
de buena fe
In good faith; sincere; without deception or ulterior motive.
de buena gana
Willingly; certainly.
de bute
Of higher or the highest quality; splendid.
de buten
Of higher or the highest quality; splendid.
de cabello
(in combination) Bearing some specific type of hair.
de cabeza
Plunging downwards head foremost.
de calidad
(occasionally, proscribed) (attributive) Being of good worth, well made, fit for purpose; of high quality.
de canto
With the edge uppermost.
de capa caída
Sad because of a disappointment.
de chicha y nabo
Trivial, or of little importance.
de chichinabo
(informal) Small, inconsequential, or not worth spending time on.
de chocolate
Made of or containing chocolate.
de cierto
In a way which is certain; with certainty.
de civil
(usually, of a police officer) Wearing ordinary civilian clothes instead of a uniform, in order to avoid detection.
de clóset
(informal) Not open about one's sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity.
de color
(US, now, dated, and, usually, offensive) Of skin color other than white; in particular, black.
de color ámbar
Of a brownish yellow colour, like that of most amber.
de color crema
Cream-coloured; having a yellowish white colour.
de concreto
(not comparable) Made of concrete (building material).
de confianza
Deserving of trust, reliable.
de continuo
Without pause.
de corazón
In earnest; sincerely; with one's full feeling.
de corteza dura
Having a crust, especially a thick one.
de cosecha propia
(of produce) Raised or cultivated at home, on one's own land, or in one's own country; domestic; indigenous. [from 1640s]
de costado
Moving or directed toward one side.
de cualquier modo
(obsolete) In any way. [16th–19th c.]
de cubierta
Of or pertaining to the front cover of a book or magazine.
de cuclillas
Sitting on one's heels; sitting close to the ground; cowering or crouching.
de culto
Enjoyed by a small, loyal group.
de cuña
In addition; besides; further; what's more (i.e. to denote additional information).
de derecha
(politics) Pertaining to the political right; conservative.
de derechas
(politics) Pertaining to the political right; conservative.
de diario
Appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions.
de donde
(archaic, formal, or, literary) From where; from which place or source.
de ébano
Made of ebony wood.
de él
A surname from Swiss.
de ella
Of this, that, or it.
de ello
Of this, that, or it.
de entonces
Being so at that time.
de entrecasa
Situated in, or designed to be used in, or carried on within, the interior of a building.
de ese modo
(formal) By it; by that; by that means, or as a consequence of that.
de esta
Of this, that, or it.
de esta manera
(manner) In this way or manner.
de esto
Of this, that, or it.
de exclusión
Requiring a person or organization to choose explicitly to avoid or forbid something; tending to include by default; used particularly with regard to mailing lists and advertising.
de éxito
Resulting in success; assuring or promoting success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect.
de expectación
Well known.
de facto
In actual use or existence, regardless of official or legal status.
de fai
Without needing to pay.
de fecho
In actual use or existence, regardless of official or legal status.
de fiar
Deserving of trust, reliable.
de fogueo
(military) Of ammunition: having propellant but no bullets; unbulleted.
de frente
In a forward direction.
de género fluido
(LGBTQ) Not having a fixed gender; having a gender which changes from time to time.
de golpe bajo
(by extension, idiomatic) Unfair; dirty; not according to the generally accepted rules.
de gracia
Without needing to pay.
de grifo
(not comparable) Referring to drinks on tap, in contrast to bottled.
de grima
(colloquial) That causes one to cringe with embarrassment; embarrassing.
de gueto
Relating to inner-city everyday life, both positive and negative aspects; especially people’s attachment to and love for their neighborhoods.
de hecho
(modal) In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.
de hierro
(uncountable, figurative) Used as a symbol of great strength or toughness, or to signify a very strong or tough material.
de hoja caduca
(botany) Of or pertaining to trees which lose their leaves in winter or the dry season.
de hoja perenne
Of plants, especially trees, that do not shed their leaves seasonally.
de hormigón
(not comparable) Made of concrete (building material).
de hoz y coz
In a rash or reckless manner, without regard for cost or consequence
de huida
Pertaining to an escape, as in a vehicle or plans.
de incógnito
Without revealing one's identity.
de inmediato
(informal, idiom) Without any hesitation; instantly.
de interés actual
Relating to a topic or subject of current interest.
de interés periodístico
Interesting enough to be reported as a news
de izquierda
Designating the side of the body toward the west when one is facing north; the side of the body on which the heart is located in most humans; the opposite of right. This arrow points to the reader's left: ←
de juro
In a way which is certain; with certainty.
de juzgado de guardia
Extremely offensive or insulting.
de la derecha
(politics) Pertaining to the political right; conservative.
de la mañana
(used after the hour) In the 12-hour period from midnight to noon (the first half of the day) when using the 12-hour clock.
de la misma manera
In the same manner, form, or degree; in common; equally.
de la nada
Without reference to anything.
de la noche a la mañana
(figurative) In a very short (but unspecified) amount of time.
de la puta hostia
(figurative) Amazing; astonishing; awe-inspiring.
de lado
Moving or directed toward one side.
de lado a lado
Side by side and facing forward. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470.)]
de lana
Made of wool.
de Laos
Of, from, or pertaining to Laos, the Lao people or their Kra-Dai Lao language.
de larga duración
Extending over a relatively long time period.
de lima
Containing lime or lime juice.
de llegada
Coming in, heading inwards
de lo contrario
Otherwise; else.
de Londres
The capital city of the United Kingdom; the capital city of England, within Greater London. Situated on the tidal River Thames in southeast England, with a metropolitan population of more than 13,000,000.
de lujo
Very fine in quality or luxurious.
de madera
Made of wood.
de mal agüero
Warning of bad consequences: ill-boding; portentous.
de mal genio
Grouchy, grumpy, irritable; easily upset.
de mal humor
Grouchy, grumpy, irritable; easily upset.
de mala fama
Having a bad reputation; disreputable; notorious; unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something scornful.
de mala muerte
Shabby, run-down, possibly connected with bad, dishonest or illegal activities, somewhat disreputable.
de manera que
So that; used to indicate purpose
de manga ancha
Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation.
de mano dura
(of questions, etc.) Difficult or demanding.
de manual
(figuratively) Having the typical characteristics of some class of phenomenon, so that it might be included as an example in a textbook.
de marfil
Made of ivory.
de marras
Familiar, famous, renowned, noted or widely known.
de más
Supplemental or added to something.
de masa
Involving a mass of people; of, for, or by the masses.
de medio ciclo
Halfway through a term, or roughly so.
de medio periodo
Halfway through a term, or roughly so.
de medio semestre
Halfway through a term, or roughly so.
de medio término
Halfway through a term, or roughly so.
de memoria
Mechanical routine; a fixed, habitual, repetitive, or mechanical course of procedure.
de memorieta
Mechanical routine; a fixed, habitual, repetitive, or mechanical course of procedure.
de mentirijillas
Not really what it is represented as being; imaginary, feigned.
de mí
That or those belonging to me.
de milagro
In a miraculous manner.
de moda
Popular; in demand.
de modo que
Indicates result; in order that, with the result that.
de momio
Given freely; unearned.
de morros
(chiefly, British, Ottawa Valley) Bad-tempered, angry, annoyed.
de mucho mundo
Sophisticated, especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world.
de mucho tacto
Possessing tact; able to deal with people in a sensitive manner.
de mucho viento
Accompanied by strong wind.
de mujeres
Belonging to females; typically used by females.
de mundo
Of a person: having obtained worldly experience, and lacking naiveté; cosmopolitan, worldly-wise.
de nada
A polite way of responding to thanks, by suggesting that the service is too trivial or humble to warrant thanks; you're welcome.
de nuevo
Anew; again; once more.
de oficio
By virtue of the office that originated it, or of the title held.
de ordeno y mando
in the manner of a dictator, usually with callous disregard for others.
de ordinario
Usually or as a general rule; commonly.
de oro
Made of gold.

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