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180+ Spanish Words That Start with V (with Audio)
The letter V in Spanish is pronounced exactly like the letter B is, and even native speakers sometimes get them mixed up. They’re both said like a slightly softer and quicker version of the English B—sort of like a sound halfway between V and B.
Since they sound so similar, it pays to learn which words start with a V and which ones start with a B. Read on to learn over 180 Spanish words that start with V, all with audio.
Contents
- Spanish Nouns That Start with V
- Spanish Verbs That Start with V
- Spanish Adjectives That Start with V
- Spanish Adverbs That Start with V
- Spanish Pronouns That Start with V
- Spanish V Words Quiz: Test Yourself!
- And One More Thing…
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Spanish Nouns That Start with V
Spanish Word (with Audio) | English Word |
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Vaca | Cow |
Vaso | Glass |
Vestido | Dress |
Viento | Wind |
Viejo | Old man |
Vista | View |
Viña | Vineyard |
Vitamina | Vitamin |
Voz | Voice |
Vacación | Vacation |
Vacilación | Hesitation |
Vacuna | Vaccine |
Vagón | Wagon |
Valle | Valley |
Valor | Value |
Vanidad | Vanity |
Vara | Rod |
Variedad | Variety |
Vaso | Cup |
Vecindad | Neighborhood |
Vecino | Neighbor |
Vehículo | Vehicle |
Vejez | Old age |
Velero | Sailboat |
Vendedor | Salesman |
Ventaja | Advantage |
Vera | Aloe |
Verbena | Verbena |
Verano | Summer |
Verdad | Truth |
Vereda | Path |
Vergüenza | Shame |
Vergel | Orchard |
Versículo | Verse |
Verso | Verse |
Vestíbulo | Vestibule |
Veterano | Veteran |
Vez | Time |
Viaje | Trip |
Vía | Railway |
Vibración | Vibration |
Vicepresidente | Vice President |
Vicio | Vice |
Vida | Life |
Video | Video |
Vidrio | Glass |
Vientre | Belly |
Vino | Wine |
Violencia | Violence |
Virtud | Virtue |
Visión | Vision |
Vista | Sight |
Vivienda | Housing |
Vivir | Life |
Voluntad | Will |
Voto | Vote |
Vuelo | Flight |
Vulcano | Volcano |
Vulnerabilidad | Vulnerability |
To learn even more Spanish nouns, see this post:
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Spanish Verbs That Start with V
Spanish Word (with Audio) | English Word |
---|---|
Vaciar | To empty |
Validar | To validate |
Valorar | To value |
Vender | To sell |
Venir | To come |
Ventilar | To ventilate |
Ver | To see |
Verificar | To verify |
Vestir | To dress |
Viajar | To travel |
Vibrar | To vibrate |
Vigilar | To watch over |
Vincular | To link |
Visitar | To visit |
Visualizar | To visualize |
Vivir | To live |
Volar | To fly |
Volcar | To overturn |
Volver | To return |
Vomitar | To vomit |
Votar | To vote |
Vacilar | To hesitate |
Vacunarse | To get vaccinated |
Vacunar | To vaccinate |
Vadear | To wade |
Valorizar | To valorize |
Vapulear | To beat up |
Vaporizar | To vaporize |
Variar | To vary |
Vaticinar | To predict |
Vegetar | To be a vegetarian |
Vegetar | To be sluggish |
Vejar | To torment |
Velar | To stay awake |
Velar | To watch over |
Vencer | To conquer |
Vendar | To bandage |
Venderse | To sell out |
Venerar | To venerate |
Vengar | To avenge |
Vergonzar | To shame |
Versar | To be about |
Versificar | To versify |
Vestir | To clothe |
Veterinario | To veterinary |
Vetustar | To age |
Viabilizar | To make viable |
Viandar | To dine |
Vibrar | To thrill |
Victoriar | To win |
Vidriar | To glaze |
Viejar | To travel |
Viejear | To grow old |
Vigilar | To watch over |
Vilipendiar | To vilify |
Vindicar | To vindicate |
Violar | To violate |
Vipear | To check |
Viralizar | To go viral |
Virar | To turn |
Virtuar | To virtualize |
Visar | To stamp |
Visitar | To visit |
Visualizar | To visualize |
Vitalizar | To vitalize |
Vituperar | To vituperate |
Vivificar | To vivify |
Vocalizar | To vocalize |
Vociferar | To vociferate |
To dive deeper into Spanish verbs, read this post:
Most Common Spanish Verbs (Plus Conjugations and Examples) | FluentU Spanish Blog
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Spanish Adjectives That Start with V
Spanish Word (with Audio) | English Word |
---|---|
Válido | Valid |
Valiente | Brave |
Valioso | Valuable |
Vano | Vain |
Variable | Variable |
Variado | Varied |
Variante | Variant |
Variopinto | Variegated |
Vasto | Vast |
Vehemente | Vehement |
Velado | Veiled |
Veloz | Fast |
Vencedor | Victorious |
Vencido | Defeated |
Venenoso | Poisonous |
Vengativo | Vindictive |
Venoso | Venous |
Ventajoso | Advantageous |
Ventoso | Windy |
Veraz | Truthful |
Verde | Green |
Verdoso | Greenish |
Verídico | Truthful |
Vergonzoso | Shameful |
Verídico | Veracious |
Verosímil | Likely |
Versátil | Versatile |
Vertical | Vertical |
Vespertino | Evening |
Vetusto | Antique |
Viario | Roadlike |
Vibrante | Vibrant |
Vocal | Vocal |
Vocacional | Vocational |
Volátil | Volatile |
Volcánico | Volcanic |
Volitivo | Volitive |
Voluminoso | Bulky |
Volvible | Returnable |
Voluble | Voluble |
Voluminoso | Voluminous |
Voluntario | Voluntary |
Voluptuoso | Voluptuous |
Vulgar | Vulgar |
Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
Vulgar | Common |
To learn more Spanish adjectives, see this post:
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Spanish Adverbs That Start with V
Spanish Word (with Audio) | English Word |
---|---|
Vagamente | Vaguely |
Vainamente | Vainly |
Valerosamente | Bravely |
Válidamente | Validly |
Valientemente | Valiantly |
Valiosamente | Valuably |
Vivamente | Vividly |
Voluntariamente | Voluntarily |
Vorazmente | Voraciously |
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Spanish Pronouns That Start with V
Spanish Word (with Audio) | English Word |
---|---|
Vosotros | You all (informal; plural) |
Vos | You (informal singular in parts of Latin America) |
To read more about Spanish pronouns, see this post:
Spanish Pronouns and How to Use Them | FluentU Spanish Blog
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Spanish V Words Quiz: Test Yourself!
So, there you have it. Venga (come on) and try some V words for yourself!
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