Words that start with L in Spanish

When learning Spanish, expanding your vocabulary with words starting with the letter L can be quite useful. Here’s a comprehensive list of such words along with brief descriptions for each.

  • Laberinto – A labyrinth or maze; a complex structure of interconnected passages.
  • Lago – Lake; a large body of water surrounded by land.
  • Lago – Used to refer to a pond or a smaller body of water, though “lago” is more commonly used for larger lakes.
  • Lámpara – Lamp; an object used to produce light.
  • Lana – Wool; the soft, curly fiber obtained from sheep and other animals, used for making textiles.
  • Largo – Long; used to describe something of considerable length.
  • Latido – Heartbeat; the pulsation or rhythmic contraction of the heart.
  • Lentitud – Slowness; the quality of moving or operating at a slow pace.
  • Lento – Slow; used to describe something that takes a long time to happen or move.
  • Leche – Milk; a nutrient-rich liquid produced by mammals for feeding their young.
  • Lector – Reader; someone who reads or a device used for reading electronic content.
  • Lago – Although similar in spelling, “lago” can sometimes be used to describe different sizes or types of water bodies depending on regional usage.
  • Ley – Law; a rule or set of rules established by a government or institution.
  • Lucha – Struggle; a vigorous effort or conflict, often to overcome obstacles.
  • Lugar – Place; a particular position or location.
  • Luna – Moon; the natural satellite of Earth that orbits around it.
  • Lento – Can also be used to describe a slow tempo in music.
  • Llama – Flame; a hot glowing body of ignited gas.
  • Lana – Also refers to the material derived from wool.
  • Ladron – Thief; a person who steals.
  • Lindo – Pretty or lovely; used to describe something that is aesthetically pleasing.
  • Libro – Book; a set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together inside a cover.
  • Límite – Limit; the furthest extent or boundary of something.
  • Liso – Smooth; having an even surface without roughness or irregularities.
  • Llamar – To call; the act of using a vocal signal to get someone’s attention or initiate communication.
  • Luna – Can also refer to the lunar phases or celestial aspects related to the moon.
  • Lente – Lens; a piece of glass or other transparent material that focuses or disperses light rays.
  • Luz – Light; the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.
  • Largo – Can also describe a slow tempo in music, particularly in classical compositions.