¡Hola, queridos lectores!
If you’re keen on embarking on a journey through the romantic lanes of the Spanish language, you’ve arrived at the right place. Today, we’re diving deep into words that begin with the letter ‘O’.
Whether you’re an aspiring linguist, an avid traveler, or simply a curious soul, join me in uncovering the beauty of Español, one ‘O’ word at a time.
Words That Start With O in Spanish
- Oliva – Olive
- Oro – Gold
- Ola – Wave (like in the sea)
- Otoño – Autumn
- Oso – Bear
- Ocaso – Sunset or decline
- Ojo – Eye
- Oruga – Caterpillar
- Oración – Sentence or prayer
- Origen – Origin
- Oportunidad – Opportunity
- Ocupar – To occupy or take up
- Ópera – Opera
- Óptimo – Optimal or excellent
- Orquesta – Orchestra
- Oscuridad – Darkness
- Ostentar – To show off or flaunt
- Objetivo – Objective or goal
- Oficina – Office
- Omitir – To omit or leave out
- Olor – Smell or odor
- Oasis – Oasis
- Ovación – Ovation or applause
- Oferta – Offer
- Oído – Ear or hearing
- Orientación – Orientation or direction
- Ocultar – To hide or conceal
- Obra – Work (as in a piece of art)
- Oxígeno – Oxygen
- Órbita – Orbit
- Ordenar – To order or arrange
- Ostión – Oyster (in some regions)
- Ovni – UFO (Unidentified Flying Object)
- Opinión – Opinion
- Operación – Operation or surgery
- Obligación – Obligation or duty
- Obtener – To obtain or get
- Ocupado – Busy or occupied
- Ondulación – Wave or ripple
- Obsoleto – Obsolete
- Orgullo – Pride
- Osado – Daring or bold
- Opción – Option or choice
- Observar – To observe or watch
- Otro – Other or another
- Octubre – October
- Oblea – Wafer
- Ochenta – Eighty
- Orador – Speaker or orator
- Oficial – Official
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- Oculto – Hidden or secret
- Ovular – To ovulate
- Ofender – To offend
- Organizar – To organize
- Ostentoso – Ostentatious or showy
- Operativo – Operation or operative
- Oyente – Listener
- Onírico – Dreamlike or related to dreams
- Optar – To opt or choose
- Orgánico – Organic
- Odio – Hatred
- Orar – To pray
- Oficialmente – Officially
- Obvio – Obvious
- Obstrucción – Obstruction or blockage
- Ordeñar – To milk (as in milking a cow)
- Obedecer – To obey
- Ola – Wave
- Orzuelo – Stye (on the eyelid)
- Onza – Ounce or lynx
- Órgano – Organ (musical or biological)
- Objeción – Objection
- Ocasión – Occasion or event
- Ofensivo – Offensive
- Ornamentado – Ornamented or decorated
- Opaco – Opaque
- Osamenta – Skeleton or bones
- Obstáculo – Obstacle or hurdle
- Obediente – Obedient
- Orográfico – Orographic, related to mountains
- Opresión – Oppression
- Ortopedia – Orthopedics
- Onomástico – Name day (a tradition in some cultures)
- Obcecado – Obsessed or stubborn
- Otear – To scan or gaze into the distance
- Orfebrería – Goldsmithing or silversmithing
- Ortodoncia – Orthodontics
- Outfit – Outfit (borrowed from English but used in modern Spanish)
- Ovillo – Ball (of yarn)
- Orgánulo – Organelle (in biology)
- Orientar – To orient or guide
- Octagonal – Octagonal
- Óseo – Bony or related to bones
- Oruga – Caterpillar
- Oblongo – Oblong
- Oscilación – Oscillation or swing
- Operativo – Operative or operation (as in a police operation)
- Onda – Wave or vibe
- Ostión – Oyster (in some regions)
- Ornamental – Ornamental
- Osar – To dare
- Ordeñador – Milker
- Óleo – Oil (art)
- Ostensible – Apparent
- Orfeón – Choral society
- Optimizar – To optimize
- Onomatopeya – Onomatopoeia
- Olvidar – To forget
- Oración – Sentence or Prayer
- Oscurecer – To get dark
- Olvido – Forgetfulness
- Ostentar – To hold or to possess
- Oráculo – Oracle
- Oír – To hear
- Olvidadizo – Forgetful
- Ocelote – Ocelot
- Oneroso – Onerous, burdensome
- Oblea – Wafer
- Orlar – To edge or border
- Oteo – The act of looking from a height
- Ochavado – Octagonal
- Orquídea – Orchid
- Oclusión – Occlusion
- Oncología – Oncology
- Oneroso – Burdensome
- Olímpico – Olympic
- Ostión – Large oyster
- Ortopédico – Orthopedic
- Ovacionar – To give an ovation
- Ominoso – Ominous
- Ortopédico – Orthopedic
- Omitido – Omitted
- Óxido – Oxide
- Onírico – Dreamy
- Ocre – Ochre
- Opción – Option
- Oyente – Listener, audience
- Oscuridad – Darkness, obscurity
- Oír – To hear
- Oloroso – Fragrant, aromatic
- Oso – Bear
- Oriente – East
- Ofuscado – Dazed, confused
- Ocultar – To hide
- Óptica – Optics or vision
- Ornitología – Ornithology
- Optativo – Optional
- Opereta – Operetta
- Onza – Lynx
- Oficio – Profession, job
- Olvidar – To forget
- Optimista – Optimistic
- Orfebrería – Goldsmithing
- Ojeada – Glance
- Olisquear – To sniff
- Ofrenda – Offering, tribute
- Orientador – Advisor, guide
- Oración – Sentence, prayer
- Orla – Border, edge
- Orilla – Shore, edge
- Orificio – Orifice, hole
- Oquedad – Cavity, hollow
- Oneroso – Expensive, burdensome
- Ondulado – Wavy
- Óleo – Oil painting
- Otro – Another, other
- Ojeada – Glance, quick look
- Oblicuo – Oblique
- Oligarquía – Oligarchy
- Ósculo – Osculum (in biology)
- Oyente – Listener
- Olímpico – Olympic
- Oquedad – Cavity, hollowness
- Opulencia – Opulence, wealth
- Oratoria – Oratory, speechmaking
- Oblea – Wafer
- Onubense – From Huelva (a province in Spain)
- Onírico – Related to dreams, dreamy
- Oración – Sentence, prayer
- Oficiar – To officiate
- Ocelote – Ocelot (wild cat)
- Ostensiblemente – Ostensibly, apparently
- Ostentoso – Showy, ostentatious
- Ortopédico – Orthopedic
- Oscilar – To oscillate, swing
- Osario – Ossuary, a place where bones are stored
- Olfatear – To sniff out, to smell
- Obsoleto – Obsolete
- Ocupante – Occupant
- Ocultismo – Occultism
- Onírica – Dreamlike
- Olivar – Olive grove
- Osificación – Ossification
- Olfativo – Olfactory, related to the sense of smell
- Óseo – Bony
- Ocultar – To hide
- Ortopédico – Orthopedic
- Ovulación – Ovulation
- Oxidación – Oxidation
- Otoño – Autumn
Conclusion
Whew!
That was quite the linguistic adventure, wasn’t it?
From everyday terms to specialized jargon, the letter ‘O’ has a lot to offer in Spanish.
Whether you’re just starting with Spanish or looking to expand your vocabulary, I hope you found this list helpful.
Until next time, keep the passion for languages alive, and ¡hasta luego!