A List of 300 + Spanish Words That Start With the Letter V

In this compilation, I will be sharing a comprehensive list of Spanish words that start with the letter V. This extensive list includes over 300 Spanish vocabulary words beginning with V.

While it may not encompass every V word in Spanish, it does include words that I believe will be particularly useful for English speakers to know, as well as words that can greatly enhance daily conversations.

The Spanish V words are categorized and presented in alphabetical order for easier navigation. You can simply click on the category links below to directly access the desired section.

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300+ Words in Spanish That Start With The Letter V

What is the Name of the Letter V in Spanish?

According to the Real Academia Española:

The letter “V” has two names: “uve” and “ve.”

The name “uve” is used exclusively in Spain, but it is also known and used in a large part of Latin America, where, however, the name “ve” is more widespread.

Spanish speakers who use the name “ve” often accompany it with the adjectives “corta,” “chica,” “chiquita,” “pequeña,” or “ve baja” to distinguish it in oral language from the name of the letter “B” (be), which is pronounced exactly the same.

The fact that the name “uve” can be distinguished without the need for additions from the name of the letter “B” justifies its choice as the recommended denomination for “V” throughout the Spanish-speaking world.

Spanish pronunciation of the Letter V in Spanish

In the Spanish language, the letter V at the beginning of a word ” is pronounced similarly to the letter B.

The standard pronunciation is a voiced bilabial fricative sound, which means that the lips lightly touch each other while air is forced out. However, in many regions of Spain and Latin America, the pronunciation of V is indistinguishable from letters B.

It’s important to note that there are a few exceptions to the general pronunciation rule. For example, in some loanwords from other languages, the letter V may be pronounced as it is in the original language. Additionally, in certain dialects or accents, the pronunciation may vary slightly.

Overall, when pronouncing the letter “V” in Spanish, it’s safe to use a sound that is a combination of V and B, with the lips touching lightly and air gently passing through.

Now that we know how to say the letter V in Spanish and it’s pronunciation, let’s dive into this list of 300+ Spanish words that start with the letter V.

Spanish Words That Start With the letter V: Nouns

The first category of words in this list are Spanish nouns. In this list you can find a variety of easy nouns as well as hard Spanish words. Likewise, you can find words that are cognates, or that have a similar Spanish spelling to the English equivalent.

Spanish	English
Vaca	Cow
Vacilación	Hesitation
Vacuna	Vaccine
Vagina	Vagina
Vagón	Coach, carriage
Vaguería	Laziness, idleness
Vaina	*Slang for problem, snag

*Fun fact: one of my favorite songs when I first learned Spanish is “Una vaina loca” by Fuego.

Vainilla	Vanilla
Vaivén	Swing
Vajilla	Dinnerware
Valedor	Protector, guardian
Valentía	Bravery, courage
Valía	Worth
Valija	Suitcase
Valor	Worth

Ej: Los valores éticos y morales son fundamentales para construir una sociedad justa y equitativa.

Ex: Ethical and moral values are essential to building a fair and equitable society.

Valoración	Estimate
Vampiro	Vampire
Vanagloria	Vainglory
Vandalismo	Vandalism
Vanguardia	Vanguard
Vanidad	Vanity
Vapor	Steam, vapor
Vaquero	Cowboy
Varicela	Chickenpox
Variedad	Variety
Varilla	Rod
Varita	Magic Wand
Varón	Male

Ej: El bebé recién nacido es un varón y se llama Alejandro.

Ex: The newborn baby is a male and his name is Alejandro.

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Varonera	Tomboy
Vaselina	Vaseline
Vaso	Glass
Vecindad	Neighborhood
Vecino	Neighbor
Vegetación	Vegetation
Vehemencia	Vehemence
Vehículo	Vehicle
Vejación	Humiliation
Vejez	Old Age

Ej: La vejez es una etapa de la vida que conlleva sabiduría y experiencias acumuladas.

Ex: Old age is a stage of life that brings wisdom and accumulated experiences.

Vejiga

Bladder

Vela	Candle
Velatorio	Wake
Velero	Sail boat
Velocidad	Speed
Velocímetro	Speedometer
Velocista	Sprinter
Velorio	Funeral Wake
Vena	Vein
Venado	Deer
Vencimiento	Expiration
venda	Bandage
Vendaje	Dressing, bandaging
Vendedor	Seller
Veneno	Poison
Venganza	Revenge
Venida	Arrival
Venta	Sale
Ventaja	Advantage
Ventana	Window
Ventanal	Large window
Ventarrón	Strong wind
Ventilación	Ventilation
Ventisca	Snowstorm
Ventolina	Sudden gust of wind
Ventura	Happiness
Ventuta	Garage sale
Veracidad	Truthfulness
Verano	Summer

Verbo	Verb
Verdad	Truth
Verdura	Vegetables
Veredicto	Verdict
Vergüenza	Embarrassment
Verificación	Inspection
Verruga	Wart
Versión	Version
Verso	Verse
Vértigo	Vertigo
Vesícula	Gall-bladder
Vestido	Dress
Vestidor	Dressing room
Vestimenta	Clothing
Vestuario	Wardrobe
Veterano	Veteran
Veterinario	Veterinarian
Vez	Time

Ej: Me gustaría visitar España otra vez para disfrutar de su hermosa arquitectura y deliciosa comida.

Ex: I would like to visit Spain again to enjoy its beautiful architecture and delicious food.

Vía	Route
Viabilidad	Viability
Viaje	Trip
Vibración	Vibration
Víctima	Victim
Victoria	Victory
Vida	Life

Ej: La vida es un regalo precioso que debemos valorar y aprovechar al máximo

Ex: Life is a precious gift that we should cherish and make the most of.)

Vídeo	Video
Vidrio	Glass
Vieira	Scallop
Viejito	Old person
Viento	Wind
Vientre	Belly
Viernes	Friday

Vigencia	Validity
Vigilancia	Vigilance
Vigor	Vigor
Vileza	Vileness
Villancico	Christmas Carols

Vínculo	Link, bound
Vino	Wine
Viña	Vineyard
Violación	Rape
Violador	Rapist
Violencia	Violence
Violeta	Violet
Violín	Violin
Violonista	Violinist
Violoncelo	Cello
Virginidad	Virginity
Virolo	Cross-eyed
Virilidad	Virility
Virtud	Virtue
Viruela	Smallpox
Visibilidad	Visibility
Visión	Vision
Visita	Visit
Visitante	Visitor
Víspera	Eve, day before
Vista	Eye sight, view

Ej: Desde la cima de la montaña, se podía disfrutar de una vista impresionante del valle.

Ex: From the top of the mountain, one could enjoy a breathtaking view of the valley.

Vistazo	Look, glance
Viscosidad	Brightness
Visualización	Visualization
Vitalidad	Vitality
Vitamina	Vitamin
Viuda	Widow
Vivencia	Experience
Víveres	Provisions, supplies
Viveza	Liveliness

Ej: La viveza de su mente le permitió resolver rápidamente el complicado acertijo.

Ex: The sharpness of his mind allowed him to quickly solve the intricate riddle.

Vívido	Vivid, graphic
Vividor	Opportunistic
Viviente	Living
Vocabulario	Vocabulary
Vocación	Calling, vocation
Vocero	Spokesperson
Volante	Steering wheel
Volatilidad	Volatility
Volcán	Volcano
Voleibol	Volleyball
Voltaje	Voltage
Volumen	Volume
Voluntad	Will

Ej: Con determinación y voluntad, logró superar todos los obstáculos y alcanzar sus metas.

Ex: With determination and willpower, he managed to overcome all obstacles and achieve his goals.

Voluntario	Volunteer
Vómito	Vomit
Voraz	Voraciousness
Voseo	Addressing a person as “Vos”
Voto	Vote
Voz	Voice
Vozarrón	Booming voice
Vuelo	Flight
Vuelta	Turn around
Vulgaridad	Vulgarity
Vulgarismo	Vulgarism

Spanish Words That Start With V: Adjectives & Adverbs

Spanish	English
Vacante	Vacant
Vacilante	Unsteady, faltering
Vacilón/ona	Teasing, joking
Vacío	Empty

Ej: El cuarto estaba vacío cuando llegué a casa.

Ex: The house was empty when I got home.

Vagabundo	Wondering, roving
Vagamente	Vaguely
Vaginal	Vaginal
Vago	Lazy, slack
Válido	Valid
Valiente	Brave
Valioso	Valuable
Vanguardista	Avant-garde, revolutionary
Vanidoso	Vain
Vano	Empty, vain

Ej: El esfuerzo fue en vano, ya que no logró alcanzar su objetivo.

Ex: The effort was in vain, as he did not manage to achieve his goal.

Vaporoso	Sheer, diaphanous
Variable	Variable
Variado	Varied
Variante	Variant
Varios	Several
Varonil	Manly, virile
Vasco	Basque
Vasto	Vast, huge
Vaticano	Vatican
Vecinal	Local
Vegetariano	Vegetarian
Vegetativo	Vegetative
Vehemente	Vehemently
Veinte	Twenty, twentieth

Velado	Veiled
Vencedor	Winning, victorious
Vencido	Defeated
Venenoso	Poisonous
Venerable	Venerable
Vengador	Revenging
Vengativo	Vengeful
Ventajista	Opportunistic
Ventajoso	Advantageous
Venturoso	Lucky, fortunate
Veraz	Truthful
Verbal	Verbal
Verboso	Wordy
Verdaderamente	Really
Verdadero	True, truthful
Verde	Green

Verdoso	Greenish
Vergonzante	Shameful
Vergonzoso	Bashful
Verídico	Truthful
Verosímil	Likely, probable
Versátil	Versatile
Vertical	Vertical
Vertiginoso	Giddy, dizzy
Viable	Viable, feasible
Viajero	Traveling
Vibrante	Vibrating
Vicioso	Dissolute, depraved
Victorioso	Victorious
Vidente	Sighted
Vidriado	Glazed
Viejo	Old
Vigente	Current, in force
Vigilante	Vigilant
Violento	Violent
Virgen	Virgin
Vírico	Viral
Virtuoso	Virtuous
Virulento	Virulent
Visible	Visible
Visionario	Visionary
Vistoso	Bright, colorful

Ej: El carnaval de esta ciudad es famoso por sus coloridos y vistosos trajes.

Ex: The carnival in this city is famous for its colorful and vibrant costumes.

Visual	Visual
Vital	Vital
Vivo	Living, alive
Vocacional	Vocational
Volátil	Volatile
Volcánico	Volcanic
Voluble	Fickle, changeable
Voluminoso	Voluminous
Voluntario	Voluntary
Voraz	Voracious
Vulgarment	Commonly, Popularly
Vulnerable	Vulnerable

Verbs That Start With the Letter V in Spanish

Our last section in this list of Spanish words that start with the letter V is Spanish verbs. In this list you can find a variety of regular verbs as well as irregular verbs that you can memorize and practice in conversational Spanish to get more comfortable with the language.

Spanish	English
Vacacionar	To vacation
Vaciar	To drain, to drink up
Vacilar	To hesitate, waiver
Vacunar	To Vaccinate
Vagabundear	To wander, rove

Ej: A Juan le gustaba vagabundear por las calles de la ciudad sin rumbo fijo.

Ex: Juan enjoyed wandering aimlessly through the streets of the city.

Vagar	To wonder to roam
Vaguear	To laze around
Valer	To cost, to be worth

Valer can often be used in Mexican and Central American slang to mean I couldn’t care less, or I don’t give a damn.

Two examples are:

Me vale madre

Me vale verga

Validar	To Validate
Valorar	To Value
Vanagloriarse	To boast
Vaporizar	To vaporize
Varar	To beach, run aground
Varear	To knock down, to beat
Variar	To change, alter
Vaticinar	To predict, forecast
Vedar	To prohibit, ban
Vegetar	To grow
Velar	To keep vigil over, to stay awake
Vencer	To defeat, beat

Ej: Después de una ardua batalla, logró vencer a su oponente y obtener la victoria.

Ex: After a tough battle, he managed to defeat his opponent and achieve victory.

Vendar	To bandage, dress
Venerar	To Worship
Vangar	To avenge
Venir	To come
Ventilar	Ventilate
Ventosear	To break wind
Ver	To see

Ej: Vi una película interesante anoche en el cine.

Ex: I saw an interesting movie last night at the theater.

Veranear	To spend the summer holiday
Verificar	To inspect
Vertebrar	To provide the backbone of
Verter	To pour (out)
Vestir(se)	To dress (oneself)
Vetar	To veto
Viajar	To travel

Ej: A mí me encanta viajar y descubrir nuevas culturas y paisajes.

Ex: I love to travel and discover new cultures and landscapes.

Vibrar	To vibrate
Viciar	To corrupt, pervert
Victimar	To kill
Vidriar	To glaze
Vigilar	To keep an eye on, to watch
Vigorizar	To invigorate
Vincular	To link, bind
Vindicar	To vindicate
Violar	To rape
Violentar	To force
Virar	To turn

Ej: El conductor decidió virar a la derecha en la próxima intersección.

Ex: The driver decided to turn right at the next intersection.

Visionar	To view, see
Vislumbrar	To glimpse
Vitorear	To cheer
Vivir	To live
Vocalizar	To vocalize
Volar	To fly
Volcar	To knock over
Voldear	To turn over, upside down
Volver	To return, come back