Show & Tell Ideas in Spanish – Words ‘En Español’ from A to Z

This school year faces some challenges for many of us. My first grader is in a dual-language program and I realize and value the fact that many American families have decided to put their kids in similar programs. We all recognize the importance of learning a language at an early age, but I can’t imagine how hard it must be for those who don’t speak any Spanish to help their kids with assignments.

During the first few days of distance learning, the teacher asked the kids to put in a Ziplock bag two objects that start with their initials for ‘Show & Tell’. My son’s name is Jose, so we ended up putting a small toy -juguete- and a juice box -jugo-.

I’m sure ‘Show & Tell’ will continue through the year for school-age kids, as well as preschool kids in bilingual programs. We recognize that finding small and appropriate objects for show and tell isn’t always easy, neither for those of us who speak Spanish nor for those who don’t. That’s why some of us at Alamo City Moms, have worked together to compile a list of ‘Show & Tell’ ideas en español from A – Z. First, you will find the Spanish word and next to it, its translation to English.

Jump to a letter:

 

A is for…

Algodón – cotton

Amigo – friend

Anillo – ring

Arte – art

Árbol – tree

Avión – plane

Aguacate – avocado

Araña – spider

Agua – wáter

Amarillo – yellow

Animal – animal

Arcoíris – rainbow

Ángel – angel

Astronauta – astronaut

Arena – sand

Ardilla – squirrel

B is for…

Botas – boots

Bebé – baby

Balón – ball

Bellota – acorn

Bufanda – scarf

Bicicleta – bycicle

Barco – boat

Biberón – feeding bottle

Bolsa – bag

Botella – bottle

Ballena – whale

Búho – owl

Bigotes – mustache

Burbujas – bubles

C is for…

Coche / Carro – car

Concha – shell

Corazón – heart

Collar – necklace

Corona – crown

Caballo – horse

Calabaza – pumpkin

Cereza – cherry

Conejo – rabbit

Caja – box

Caramelo – candy

Comida – food

Cometa – kite

Celular – cellphone

Cerdo – pig

D is for…

Dados – dices

Diamante – diamond

Divertido – fun

Dibujo – drawing

Delfín – dolphin

Dinosaurio – dinosaur

Decoración – decor

Durazno – peach

Dulce – candy

Disfraz – costume

Dólar – dollar

Doctor – doctor

E is for…

Elefante – elephant

Edificio – building

Edad – age

Egipto – Egypt

Elegante – elegant

Exótico (Animal, lugar, etc) – exotic (animal, place, etc.)

Estrella – star

Escudo – shield

Europa – Europe

Espejo – mirror

Estampa – stamp

Espacio – space

Equipo (deportivo) – equipment (sports)

Escarabajo – beetle

F is for…

Flores – flowers

Familia – family

Falda – skirt

Fruta – fruit

Fútbol – futbol

Fresa – strawberry

Frío – cold

Fuego – fire

Frasco – jar

Fosil – fossil

Fiesta – party

Foto – picture

Fichas – token

Flotar/flotante – float

Famosa/o – famous

Favorito – favorite

G is for…

Globo – balloon

Ganso – goose

Galletas – cookies

Grillo – cricket

Gato – cat

Gallina – hen

Gusano – caterpillar

Gigante – giant

Gimnasia – gymnastics

Gorila  – gorilla

Gorra – cap

Guitarra – guitar

Gomitas – gummies

Guayaba – guava

Gris – gray

H is for… 

Hermano/a – brother / sister

Helado – ice cream

Hueso – bone

Helicóptero – helicopter

Hamburgesa – hamburger

Habichuela – bean

Huevos – eggs

I is for…

Insecto – insect

Imaginar – imagine

Isla – island

Iglú  – igloo

Idea – idea

Imán – magnet

J is for… 

Jirafa – giraffe

Joyas – jewelry

Jícama – jicama

Jabón – soap

Juega – play

Juguete – toy

Jarra – jug

Jengibre – ginger

Joven – young

Jugo – juice

K is for..

Koala – koala

Kínder – kindergarten

Karate – karate

L is for…

Libro – book

Limón – lime

León – lion

Luna – moon

Lotería – lottery

Langosta – lobster

Lápiz – pencil

Lagarto – lizard

Lentejuelas – sequin

Lentes – glasses

Lémur – lemur

Lirio – lily

Leopardo – leopard

Ll is for…

Lluvia – rain

Llave – key

M is for…

Manzana – apple

Muñeca – doll

Mamá – mom

Maestra – teacher

Mercado – market

Mantequilla – butter

Mariposa – butterfly

Maraca – maraca

Maceta – flower pot

Maíz – corn

Madera – wood

Mapa – map

Moras – blackberries

Mapache – raccoon

Mango – mango

Morado – purple

N is for…

Nube – cloud

Niña – girl

Natividad – nativity

Número – number

Nueva/o – new

Nariz – nose

Nido – nest

Ñ is for…

Ñú – wildebeest

O is for…

Oso – bear

Oro – gold

Obra de arte – artwork

Ola – wave

Ojos – eyes

Oveja – sheep

P is for…

Peluche – teddy

Película – movie

Pelota – ball

Planeta – planet

Perro – dog

Piña – pineapple

Paloma – dove

Pez – fish

Pato – duck

Playa – beach

Pintura – painting

Q is for…

Quinto  – fifth

Querido (seres queridos) – loved ones

Queso – cheese

R is for…

Rana – frog

Rápido (cosas que van rapido) – fast (things that go fast)

Rosa – rose

Reloj – watch

Regla – rule

Reina – queen

Ratón – mouse

S is for…

Suéter – sweater

Sapo – toad

Sabroso – tasty

Sol – sun

Selva – jungle

Sombrero – hat

T is for…

Tambor – drum

Toro – bull

Taza – cup

Trenza – braid

U is for…

Universo – universe

Uva – grape

Uniforme – uniform

Uno – one

Universidad – college

V is for…

Vaca – cow

Vacaciones – holidays

vela  – candle

Vestido – dress

Violín – violin

Vaso – cup

Verduras – vegetables

W is for…

Winnie Pooh – Winnie the Pooh

Wifi – Wifi

Washington (billete) – Washington (bill)

Waffle – Waffle

X is for…

Xilófono – xylophone

Rayos X – X-ray

Y is for…

Yegua – horse

Yema – egg yolk

Yoyo – yo-yo

Yogurt –

Yate – yacht

Z is for…

Zapatos – shoes

Zorro – fox

Zanahoria – carrot

Zacate – grass

Zoológico – zoo

Aidee
Born and raised in the north part of Mexico, Aidée is a mom of two boys who considers San Antonio a great place to raise kids, even though all her family lives on the other side of the border. She speaks only Español at home and tries to teach her boys about their heritage, learning as well about American traditions and having fun adapting to both cultures. Favorite Restaurant: Palenque Grill Favorite Landmark: Mission San Jose Favorite San Antonio Tradition: Rodeo