Spanish Vocabulary for Classes and University

Vocabulary Related to School and University

Classroom Objects

  • el borrador: eraser
  • el escritorio: desk
  • el libro: book
  • el marcador: dry-erase marker
  • la mesa: table
  • el papel: paper
  • la pizarra: whiteboard
  • la pluma: pen
  • la puerta: door
  • el reloj: clock; watch
  • la silla: chair
  • la ventana: window

University and Campus Facilities

  • la biblioteca: library
  • la cafetería: cafeteria
  • el estadio: stadium
  • el laboratorio: laboratory
  • la librería: bookstore
  • la residencia estudiantil: dormitory
  • el salón de clases: classroom
  • la universidad: university

Academic Terms

  • la clase: class
  • el curso: course
  • el examen: test; exam
  • el horario: schedule
  • la prueba: test; quiz
  • el semestre: semester
  • la tarea: homework
  • el trimestre: trimester; quarter
  • el/la compañero/a de clase: classmate
  • el/la compañero/a de cuarto: roommate

Courses of Study

  • la administración de empresas: business administration
  • el arte: art
  • la biología: biology
  • la computación: computer science
  • la contabilidad: accounting
  • el español: Spanish
  • la física: physics
  • la geografía: geography
  • la historia: history
  • el inglés: English
  • las lenguas extranjeras: foreign languages
  • las matemáticas: mathematics
  • el periodismo: journalism
  • la psicología: psychology
  • la química: chemistry
  • la sociología: sociology

Days of the Week

  • lunes: Monday
  • martes: Tuesday
  • miércoles: Wednesday
  • jueves: Thursday
  • viernes: Friday
  • sábado: Saturday
  • domingo: Sunday
  • la semana: week
  • Hoy es…: Today is…

Key Language Features

Interrogative Words

  • Refer to page 41 for detailed explanations of interrogatives.

Prepositions of Location

  • Refer to page 43 for a complete list of prepositions of location.

Numbers 31-100

  • Refer to page 44 for the numerical terms and counting methods in Spanish.

Common Verbs in Spanish

  • bailar: to dance
  • buscar: to look for
  • caminar: to walk
  • cantar: to sing
  • comprar: to buy
  • contestar: to answer
  • conversar: to talk; to chat
  • descansar: to rest
  • desear: to want; to wish
  • dibujar: to draw
  • enseñar: to teach
  • escuchar: to listen (to)
  • esperar: to wait (for); to hope
  • estar: to be
  • estudiar: to study
  • explicar: to explain
  • gustar: to like; to be pleasing (lit)
  • hablar: to talk; to speak
  • llegar: to arrive
  • llevar: to carry
  • mirar: to look (at); to watch
  • necesitar: to need
  • practicar: to practice
  • preguntar: to ask (a question)
  • preparar: to prepare
  • regresar: to return
  • terminar: to end; to finish
  • tomar: to take; to drink
  • trabajar: to work
  • viajar: to travel

Translation and Usage

  • Develop understanding of vocabulary and grammar within the context of educational settings, enhancing communication skills in Spanish.
  • Engage with peers through conversational practices using the verbs and vocabulary outlined.