Palabras que empiezan por A — 1142 entradas

Las 1142 palabras del diccionario que empiezan por la letra A, en orden alfabético, cada una con su primera definición. Los acentos no alteran la ordenación —una inicial acentuada se coloca bajo su letra base—, pero la Ñ sí es una letra propia y tiene su propia sección.

• ale3 acepcionesA beer or beerlike drink produced by so-called warm fermentation and unpressurized.
• Ale1 acepciónA surname.
• alec2 acepcionesAn anchovy or herring, especially pickled or dried.
• Alec1 acepciónA diminutive of the male given name Alexander, from Ancient Greek, of Scottish origin.
• Alejandro2 acepcionesA male given name from Spanish, equivalent to English Alexander.
• alert7 acepcionesAttentive; awake; on guard.
• Alert3 acepcionesA community in the Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada; the northernmost permanently inhabited place in the world.
• alerted1 acepciónHaving been made alert; having been made attentive, alarmed or warned of something coming soon.
• Alex2 acepcionesA unisex given name from Ancient Greek.
• Alexa2 acepcionesA female given name from Ancient Greek.
• alexander2 acepcionesA cocktail made of cognac or gin, white crème de cacao, and light cream.
• Alexander12 acepcionesA male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.
• Alexandra5 acepcionesA female given name from Ancient Greek.
• Alexandria34 acepcionesA city, port, and former capital of Egypt famed for its ancient library and lighthouse.
• Alexei1 acepciónA transliteration of the Russian male given name Алексе́й (Alekséj), equivalent to Alexius.
• Alexis2 acepcionesA male given name from Ancient Greek.
• alf1 acepciónA supernatural being similar to an elf; one of the Dǫkkálfar or Ljósalfar.
• Alf2 acepcionesA diminutive of the male given names Alfred or Alfonso, from the Germanic languages.
• Alfie1 acepciónA diminutive of the male given names Alfred or Alfonso, from the Germanic languages, also used as a formal given name.
• Alfonso3 acepcionesA male given name from the Germanic languages.
• Alfred8 acepcionesAlfred the Great, early king of England.
• Alfredo3 acepcionesThe sauce made from butter and Parmesan cheese used in dishes such as fettuccine Alfredo.
• algae2 acepcionesAlgal organisms viewed collectively or as a mass; algal growth.
• algebra7 acepcionesElementary algebra: A system for representing and manipulating unknown quantities (variables) in equations.
• Algeria3 acepcionesA country in North Africa. Official name: People's Democratic Republic of Algeria. Capital and largest city: Algiers. The People’s Democratic…
• algorithm6 acepcionesA collection of ordered steps that solve a mathematical problem. A precise step-by-step plan for a computational procedure that possibly begins with…
• Ali6 acepcionesA male given name from Arabic.
• alias9 acepcionesOtherwise; at another time; in other circumstances; otherwise called; also known as; formerly known as.
• alibi4 acepcionesThe plea or mode of defense under which a person on trial for a crime proves or attempts to prove being in another place when the alleged act was…
• Alice6 acepcionesA female given name from the Germanic languages popular in England since the Middle Ages.
• Alicia1 acepciónA female given name from the Germanic languages.
• alien10 acepcionesA person, animal, plant, or other thing which is from outside the family, group, organization, or territory under consideration.
• aligned2 acepcionesHaving been placed, arranged or formed in alignment (with something).
• alignment9 acepcionesAn arrangement of items in a line.
• alike3 acepcionesHaving resemblance or similitude; similar; without difference.
• Alike1 acepciónA village in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India.
• alimony2 acepcionesA court-mandated allowance made to a former spouse by a divorced or legally separated person.
• alison1 acepciónSynonym of alyssum.
• Alison3 acepcionesA female given name from the Germanic languages.
• Alistair1 acepciónA male given name from Scottish Gaelic.
• alive9 acepcionesHaving life; living; not dead.
• all18 acepcionesEvery individual or anything of the given class, with no exceptions (the noun or noun phrase denoting the class must be plural or uncountable).
• all-2 acepcionesIndicates complete power or authority in an area.
• All-1 acepciónIndicates a team comprising the best players for each position
• all-out2 acepcionesUsing every available means.
• all-time1 acepciónOf all time; unsurpassed up to the present time.
• Allah1 acepciónGod, in Islamic or Arabic contexts
• Allan5 acepcionesA male given name from the Celtic languages, a less common spelling of Alan.
• alleged1 acepciónAsserted (or supposed), but not proved.
• allegedly1 acepciónAccording to allegation(s); supposedly, reportedly.
• allegiance1 acepciónLoyalty or commitment to a cause, group, nation or of a subordinate to a superior.
• Allen26 acepcionesAn English and Scottish surname transferred from the given name derived from the given name Alan.
• allergic4 acepcionesOf or pertaining to allergy.
• allergy3 acepcionesA disorder of the immune system causing adverse reactions to substances (allergens) not harmful to most and marked by the body's production of…
• alley11 acepcionesA narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots of buildings.
• Alley2 acepcionesA surname.
• alliance8 acepcionesThe state of being allied.
• Alliance9 acepcionesA former unincorporated community in Humboldt County, California, United States, now incorporated into the city of Arcata.
• Allie2 acepcionesA diminutive of the female given names Alice, Alison, or Alexandra or other names beginning with Al-, from the Germanic languages or Ancient Greek.
• allied2 acepcionesJoined as allies.
• Allied1 acepciónOf or relating to the Allies, chiefly in reference to British and American allies during World War I or II.
• Allies2 acepcionesThe countries allied against the Central Powers during World War I, including especially the United Kingdom, the Russian Empire, and France.
• alligator12 acepcionesEither of two species of large amphibious reptile, Alligator mississippiensis or Alligator sinensis, in the genus Alligator within order Crocodilia,…
• Allison12 acepcionesA surname originating as a patronymic.
• allow13 acepcionesTo let one have as a suitable share of something.
• allowance13 acepcionesPermission; granting, conceding, or admitting.
• allowed3 acepcionesPermitted, authorized.
• ally13 acepcionesTo unite or form a connection between (people or things), as between families by marriage, or between states by confederacy, league, or treaty.
• Ally2 acepcionesA diminutive of the female given names Alice, Alison, Alexandra, or other names beginning with Al-[[]], from the Germanic languages or Ancient Greek.
• alma1 acepciónAn Egyptian female singer or dancing girl employed for entertainment or as a professional mourner.
• Alma30 acepcionesA female given name from Latin, popular in the 19th century.
• almighty4 acepcionesUnlimited in might; omnipotent; all-powerful
• Almighty1 acepciónGod, the supreme being.
• almond13 acepcionesThe seed within the drupe of a small deciduous tree in family Rosaceae, Prunus amygdalus, considered a culinary nut.
• Almond5 acepcionesA surname.
• Almonds1 acepciónA locality in the Shire of Moira, northern Victoria, Australia.
• almost4 acepcionesVery close to, but not quite.
• alms1 acepciónSomething given to the poor as charity, such as money, clothing or food.
• Alms1 acepciónA surname from German.
• aloha3 acepcionesGood wishes, love, compassion, peacefulness and affection.
• Aloha4 acepcionesA place in the United States: An unincorporated community in Grant Parish, Louisiana.
• ALOHA1 acepciónALOHAnet (an early computer networking system).
• alone11 acepcionesBy oneself, solitary.
• along4 acepcionesBy the length of; in a line with the length of; lengthwise next to.
• alongside3 acepcionesAlong the side; by the side; side by side; abreast.
• Alonso2 acepcionesA male given name from the Germanic languages, variant of Alfonso.
• Alonzo1 acepciónA male given name from the Germanic languages, variant of Alfonso.
• aloud3 acepcionesWith a loud voice, or great noise; loudly; audibly.
• alpha13 acepcionesThe name of the first letter of the Greek alphabet (Α, α), followed by beta. In the Latin alphabet it is the predecessor to A.
• Alpha9 acepcionesA placename. A ghost town in California, United States (USA).
• alphabet8 acepcionesThe set of letters used when writing in a language.
• Alphonse1 acepciónA male given name from the Germanic languages.
• Alps1 acepciónA mountain range in Western Europe, running from France to Slovenia, the highest peak of which is Mont Blanc, at 4808 metres.
• already5 acepcionesPrior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.
• alright3 acepcionesUsed to indicate acknowledgement or acceptance; OK.
• also3 acepcionesIn addition; besides; as well; further; too.
• altar3 acepcionesA table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites.
• alter6 acepcionesTo change the form or structure of.
• altercation3 acepcionesAn angry or heated dispute.
• altered3 acepcionesA kind of car in drag racing, usually with a partial body situated behind the exposed engine.
• alternate13 acepcionesHappening by turns; one following the other in succession of time or place; first one and then the other (repeatedly).
• alternative10 acepcionesRelating to a choice between two or more possibilities.
• although2 acepcionesThough, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.
• altitude10 acepcionesThe absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level.
• altogether5 acepcionesCompletely, wholly, or without exception.
• aluminum1 acepciónAmerican, Canadian, and Philippines standard spelling of aluminium.
• alumni1 acepciónAn individual alumnus or alumna.
• Alvarez1 acepciónA surname from Spanish.
• Alvin8 acepcionesA male given name from Old English.
• always4 acepcionesAt all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.
• Alyssa1 acepciónA female given name from the Germanic languages, popular in the US in the 1990s and the 2000s.
• Alzheimer1 acepciónSomebody with Alzheimer's disease.
• Am2 acepcionesShortened form of America or American, particularly as used in commercial names.
• AM1 acepciónMember of the Order of Australia.
• Aman1 acepciónA surname.
• Amanda4 acepcionesA female given name from Latin.
• Amar2 acepcionesA surname.
• amateur6 acepcionesA person attached to a particular pursuit, study, science, or art (such as music or painting), especially one who cultivates any study, interest,…
• amaze8 acepcionesTo fill (someone) with surprise and wonder; to astonish, to astound, to surprise.
• amazed1 acepciónAstonished or confounded with fear, surprise, or wonder; greatly surprised (often with ensuing adpositions e.g. at, with, or by).
• amazing2 acepcionesCausing wonder and amazement; very surprising.
• amazingly3 acepcionesIn an amazing manner; in a way that causes amazement; wonderfully.
• amazon4 acepcionesA tall, strong, athletic woman.
• Amazon9 acepcionesA member of a mythical race of female warriors inhabiting the Black Sea area.
• ambassador4 acepcionesA diplomat of the highest rank sent to a foreign court to represent there their sovereign or country. (Sometimes called ambassador-in-residence)
• amber12 acepcionesA hard, generally yellow to brown translucent or transparent fossil resin from extinct coniferous trees of the pine genus, used for jewellery,…
• Amber6 acepcionesA female given name from English, popular in the 1980s and the 1990s.
• ambition6 acepcionesEager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political power, or fame; desire to…
• ambitious4 acepcionesHaving or showing ambition; wanting a lot of power, honor, respect, superiority, or other distinction.
• ambrose1 acepciónA sweet-scented herb; ambrosia (Dysphania botrys).
• Ambrose5 acepcionesA male given name from Ancient Greek.
• ambulance6 acepcionesAn emergency vehicle designed for transporting seriously ill or injured people to a hospital.
• ambush7 acepcionesThe act of concealing oneself and lying in wait to attack or kill by surprise.
• ambushed2 acepcionesHaving been the target of an ambush.
• amelia1 acepciónThe congenital absence of one or more limbs.
• Amelia2 acepcionesA female given name from the Germanic languages.
• amen6 acepcionesAt the end of a religious prayer: so be it.
• Amen2 acepcionesJesus, Son of God, as the authority.
• amendment5 acepcionesAn alteration or change for the better; correction of a fault or of faults; reformation of life by quitting vices.
• amends1 acepciónCompensation for an injury or loss; recompense; reparation.
• America4 acepcionesA supercontinent consisting of North America, Central America and South America regarded as a whole; in full, the Americas.
• American14 acepcionesA citizen or national of the United States of America.
• Americas1 acepciónA supercontinent consisting of North America, Central America and South America regarded as a whole.
• Ames15 acepcionesA surname.
• Ami1 acepciónA town in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.
• amid1 acepciónIn the middle of; in the center of; surrounded by.
• amidst1 acepciónIn the midst or middle of; surrounded or encompassed by; among.
• amigo3 acepcionesA friend.
• Amir2 acepcionesA male given name from Arabic.
• Amish2 acepcionesA strict Anabaptist sect living mainly in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana.
• ammo3 acepcionesAmmunition.
• ammonia2 acepcionesA gaseous, toxic compound of hydrogen and nitrogen, NH₃, with a pungent smell and taste.
• ammunition4 acepcionesArticles used in charging firearms and ordnance of all kinds; as powder, balls, shot, shells, percussion caps, rockets, etc.
• amnesia3 acepcionesLoss of memory; forgetfulness.
• amnesty3 acepcionesForgetfulness; cessation of remembrance of wrong; oblivion.
• Amnesty1 acepciónAmnesty International, a UK-based charity.
• among13 acepcionesOf a person or thing: in the midst of and surrounded by (other people or things).
• amongst1 acepciónDenotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. See usage note at amidst.
• Amor3 acepcionesAn asteroid that orbits between the orbits of Earth and Mars.
• Amos8 acepcionesA male given name from Hebrew.
• amount6 acepcionesThe total, aggregate or sum of material (not applicable to discrete numbers or units or items in standard English).
• amp4 acepcionesTo amplify.
• ample5 acepcionesA fully sufficient or abundant quantity of; enough or more than enough.
• Amsterdam15 acepcionesA city and municipality of North Holland, Netherlands; the capital city of the Netherlands.
• amulet1 acepciónA religious article, protective charm, or ornament, usually bearing cultural or magical symbols, worn for protection against ill will, negative…
• amuse4 acepcionesTo entertain or occupy (someone or something) in a pleasant manner; to stir (someone) with pleasing emotions.
• amused3 acepcionesPleasurably entertained.
• amusement2 acepcionesEntertainment.
• amusing2 acepcionesEntertaining.
• Amy2 acepcionesA female given name from Latin.
• an10 acepcionesForm of a (all article senses). Used before a vowel sound.
• AN1 acepciónA set of sizes for screw threads agreed upon and jointly used by the United States Army and Navy.
• ana4 acepcionesA collection of things associated with a person or place, especially a personal collection of anecdotes or conversations at table
• Ana5 acepcionesA female given name, equivalent to English Anna or Hannah.
• anal8 acepcionesOf, related to, intended for or involving the anus.
• Anal3 acepcionesAn ethnic group found in Manipur in India, and in Burma/Myanmar, closely related to the Kuki people.
• analogy3 acepcionesA relationship of resemblance or equivalence between two situations, people, or objects, especially when used as a basis for explanation or…
• analysis7 acepcionesDecomposition into components in order to study (a complex thing, concept, theory, etc.).
• analyst6 acepcionesSomeone who analyzes.
• analyze4 acepcionesTo subject to analysis.
• analyzed1 acepciónHaving been subject to analysis; examined closely, carefully considered.
• Anand5 acepcionesA male given name from Sanskrit.
• anarchist5 acepcionesOne who believes in or advocates the absence of hierarchy and authority in most forms (compare anarchism), especially one who works toward the…
• anarchy4 acepcionesThe state of a society being without authorities or an authoritative governing body.
• Anastasia2 acepcionesA female given name from Ancient Greek.
• anatomy8 acepcionesThe science that deals with the form and structure of organic bodies; anatomical structure or organization.
• ancestor6 acepcionesOne from whom a person is descended, whether on the father's or mother's side, at any distance of time; a progenitor; a forefather; a forebear.
• ancestral10 acepcionesOf, pertaining to, derived from, or possessed by, an ancestor or ancestors.
• anchor29 acepcionesA tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.
• Anchor1 acepciónA male given name.
• ancient11 acepcionesHaving lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age, very old.
• ancients1 acepciónThe people of classical antiquity, especially such writers and philosophers.
• and19 acepcionesAs a coordinating conjunction; expressing two elements to be taken together or in addition to each other. Used simply to connect two noun phrases,…
• AND2 acepcionesThe binary operator and, only true if both of two inputs is true. In infix notation.
• Anders2 acepcionesA surname.
• Anderson25 acepcionesA Scottish surname originating as a patronymic.
• Andi1 acepciónA Northeast Caucasian language of Russia.
• Andie2 acepcionesA diminutive of the male given name Andrew, from Ancient Greek.
• Andre1 acepciónA male given name from French, an anglicized form of André.
• André1 acepciónA male given name from French or Portuguese, borrowed from the French and Portuguese form of Andrew.