Words in Different Languages
Use this free tool to search for a word in different languages and compare how it appears in Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan and Romanian. Start typing an English word to instantly see its equivalents across languages.
How to use this tool
Type an English word or one of the translated forms. The tool will show the Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan and Romanian equivalents when a match is available.
What this page includes
This page includes searchable vocabulary cards, category filtering, alphabetical browsing, example searches, popular translations and a short explanation of why words change across languages.
Type a word
This tool is useful if you want to know things like water in Spanish, love in French, tree in Italian or sun in Portuguese.
Search by English word, translated word or category.
Try a word like…
Click any example to load it into the search tool.
Browse words
Click a letter to browse available vocabulary. Then select a word to load it into the search tool.
Why Words Change Across Languages
Words often look similar across related languages, but they can also differ a lot because of pronunciation changes, spelling traditions and historical development. For example, water becomes agua in Spanish, eau in French, acqua in Italian, água in Portuguese and aigua in Catalan.
This tool helps language learners compare common vocabulary across languages in one place. It is especially useful for spotting patterns between Romance languages.
Popular Word Translations
- Water in Spanish: agua
- Love in French: amour
- Tree in Italian: albero
- Sun in Portuguese: sol
- House in Romanian: casă
- Bread in Catalan: pa
- Moon in Spanish: luna
- Dog in French: chien
- Sea in Italian: mare
- Flower in Portuguese: flor
Quick facts
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find a word in different languages?
Type an English word into the search box. The tool will show its equivalents in Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan and Romanian.
Can I search using a non-English form?
Yes. You can also type one of the translated forms. For example, if you type agua, the tool will still find water.
Is this tool useful for comparing Romance languages?
Yes. It is especially useful for comparing vocabulary across Romance languages and spotting similarities between them.
Will more words and languages be added?
Yes. This tool can be expanded with more vocabulary and more languages over time.