People Words
Spanish like English has different names for different people. By learning the words below you will increase your vocabulary, comprehension and language fluency.
la gente, las personas - people
el hombre - man
la mujer - woman
el niño, la niña - boy or girl child
el muchacho, la muchacha- young boy or young girl
el bebé, la bebé - baby boy or baby girl
Señor or Sr. - a man or Mr
Señora or Sra. - a lady or Mrs.
Señorita - a young unmarried woman
alguien - someone
nadie - nobody
cualquier persona - anyone
los compañeros - pals, buddies
todo el mundo - everyone
tipo or tipa - a guy or gal
el amigo, la amiga - male of female friend
el novio, la novia - boyfriend or girlfriend
los novios - sweethearts or bride and groom
el enemigo - enemy
los parientes - relatives
el hijo, la hija - son or daughter
los hijos - sons and daughters
el padre - father
la madre - mother
el abuelo - grandfather
la abuela - grandmother
los padres -parents
Tiquismo (Costa Rican expression) of the week: Echar el cuento means to seduce a member of the oppostie sex by saying nice things.
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