K’iche’ ↔ Español ↔ English
Los animales ↔ Animals
K’iche’ | Español | English |
T'ot' | Caracol | Snail |
Ixpa'ch | Lagartija | Lizard |
Ch'o | Ratón | Mouse |
B'ur | Burro | Donkey |
B'a | Tuza / Taltuza | Gopher |
Ama' wakax | Toro | Bull |
Pape / Pepe | Mariposa | Butterfly |
Ko'k | Tortuga | Turtle |
Par | Zorro | Fox |
Ayin | Lagarto | Alligator |
Tz'i' | Perro | Dog |
Ib'oy | Armadillo | Armadillo |
B'alam | Tigre / Jaguar | Tiger / Jaguar |
Ama' ak' | Gallo | Rooster |
K'isik' | Cabra | Goat |
Amalo | Mosca | Fly |
Sotz' | Murcielago | Bat |
Tukumux | Paloma de monte | Dove |
Ati't ak' | Gallina | Hen |
Ti’x | Elefante | Elephant |
Am | Araña | Spider |
Uch' | Tacuatzin / Zariguella | Opossum |
Me's / Sya | Gato | Cat |
Ch'iw | Pollito | Chick |
Ixpeq | Sapo | Toad |
Wonon | Abeja | Bee |
K'oy | Mono | Monkey |
Q'aq'al chikop | Luciernaga | Fireflies |
Cho'm | Camarón | Prawn / Shrimp |
Imul | Conejo | Rabbit |
Yak | Gato de monte | Will Cat |
Koj | León | Lion |
Kuk | Ardilla | Squirrel |
Xik / ko't | Aguila | Eagle |
Q'uq' | Quetzal | Quetzal |
Ixjut | Gusano | Worm |
Top | Cangrejo | Crab |
Patax | Pato | Duck |
Utiw | Lobo / Coyote | Wolf / Coyote |
Tukur | Tecolote / Buho | Owl |
Tz'unun | Colibrí | Hummingbird |
Kar | Pez | Fish |
No's | Pavo / Chompipe | Turkey |
Aq | Cerdo | Pig |
Kyej | Caballo | Horse |
Palomax | Paloma | Pigeon |
Chij | Oveja / Chivo | Sheep |
Masa't | Venado | Deer |
K’elesu' | Loro | Parrot |
Us | Mosquito | Mosquito |
Wakax | Vaca | Cow |
Sanik | Hormiga | Ant |
Kumatz | Serpiente | Snake |
Ak' | Pollo | Chicken |
Las partes del cuerpo ↔ Body parts
K’iche’ | Español | English |
Aqan | Pierna | Leg |
Uwi' q'ab'aj | Dedos de las manos | Fingers |
Palaj | Cara / Rostro | Face |
Ixko'l | Intestinos | Intestines |
Rismal boq'och | Pestañas | Eyelashes |
Uqul aqan | Tobillo | Ankle |
Muxu'x | Ombligo | Belly Button |
K'u'x / Anima' | Corazón | Heart |
B'oq'och | Ojo | Ojos |
Uxe' pam | Cintura | Waist |
Wach | Frente | Forehead |
Chom | Gordo | Fat |
Uwo k'u'x | Pecho | Chest |
Q'otz | Mejía | Cheek |
Kik' | Sangre | Blood |
Ij | Espalda | Back |
Paror | Hígado | Liver |
Wareyaj | Dientes | Teeth |
Xikinaj | Orejas | Ears |
Pam | Estomago | Stomach |
Ismachi' | Barba | Beard |
Ch'ek | Rodilla | Knee |
Ib'och' | Vena | Vein |
B'oq'ochaj | Ojos | Eyes |
Pam | Panza | Belly |
K'alk'a'x | Axilas | Armpits |
Q'ab' | Brazo | Arm |
Chi'aj | Boca | Mouth |
Aq' | Lengua | Tongue |
Teleb' | Hombro | Shoulder |
Tzantzaq'or | Cerebro | Brain |
Potzpo'y | Pulmón | Lung |
Rismal wach | Cejas | Eyebrows |
Q'ab' | Mano | Hand |
Rij wi’ | Nuca | Neck |
Qul | Cuello | Neck |
Wi' | Cabello | Hair |
Aqan | Pie | Foot |
Qul | Garganta | Throat |
Achaq | Nalga | Buttock |
Tz'amaj | Nariz | Nose |
Jolom | Cabeza | Head |
Uqul q'ab' | Muñeca | Wrist |
Chom ib'och' | Arteria | Artery |
Kekete' | Mentón / Barbilla | Chin |
Uwi' aqanaj | Dedos de los pies | Toes |
Tu' | Seno / Busto | Woman's Breast |
Chi'aj | Labios | Lips |
Ch'ukaj | Codo | Elbow |
Le uwach che’ ↔ Las frutas ↔ Fruit
K’iche’ | Español | English |
Limonax | Limón | Lime |
Rax tzu | Pera | Pear |
Q'anq'oq' | Melón | Cantaloupe |
Tukan | Mora | Blackberry |
Impirma | Membrillo | Quince |
Ankane'y | Banano | banana |
Tura's | Durazno | Peach |
Q'anq'ojq'oq' | Papaya | Papaya |
Q'an tura's | Melocotón | Nectarine |
Saq'ul | Platano | Platano |
Koka | Coco | Coconut |
Tulul | Zapote | Sapodilla |
Alanxax | Naranja | Orange |
Masa'n | Manzana | Apple |
Kyaqaq'oq' | Sandia | Watermelon |
Mank / Q'ana tz'ub | Mango | Mango |
T'ub' / K'uxk'ub'el | Cereza | Cherry |
Ojache' | Matazano | |
Ch'op / matzati't | Piña | Pineapple |
Oj | Aguacate | Avocado |
Kab'tukan | Fresa | Strawberry |
K'awex | Anona | Cherimoya |
Lima | Lima | Lemon |
Los saludos ↔ Greetings
K’iche’ | Español | English |
Iwir | Ayer | Yesterday |
Kine' na / Kine' ba'a na | Adios (singular) | Bye (singular) |
Kachajij awib' | Cuidate de salud | Take care of your health |
Jacha' | Hola | Hi / Hello |
No'jim kat'ek | Ve con cuidado | Go with care |
Utz maltyox | Muy bien gracias | Very good, thank you |
Xokaq'ab' | Buenas Noches | Good night |
Kuje' na / Kuje' b'a na | Adios (plural) | Bye (plurar) |
Xeq'ij | Buenas tardes | Good afternoon |
Kawil awib' | Cuidate | Take care of yourself |
Chwe'q chik | Hasta mañana | Until tomorrow |
Utz tyox | Bien gracias | Good, thanks |
Kqil qib' | Nos vemos | See you |
Q'ij | Dia | Day |
Saqarik | Buenos dias | Good morning |
Riqo | Encontrar | To meet |
Le warib’al ↔ El dormitorio ↔ Bedroom
K’iche’ | Español | English |
Warib'al | Dormitorio | Bedroom |
Ch'at | Cama | Bed |
Pwi' | Sombrero | Hat |
K´ul | Chamarra / Colcha / Poncho | Quilt / Blanket |
Saka'w | Calzoncillo | Underpants |
Pas | Faja | Woman's belt |
Atz'yaq | Ropa | Clothes |
Yakb'al atz'yaq | Ropero / Guarda ropa | Closet / Wardrobe |
Ch’awib’al ch’ich’ | Radio | Radio |
Kematz'ib' / Cholb'al | Computadora | Computer |
To'q | Pañal | Diaper |
Xajab' | Zapato | Shoe |
Ch'akat | Almohada | Pillow |
Ka'yib'al wachib'al | Televisión | Television / TV |
Uwi xikim | Arete | Earrings |
Torb’al / Lawe | Llave | Key |
Kaxlanpop | Alfombra | Carpet |
Yakb’al xajab’ | Zapatera | Shoe rack |
Le b’anb’al wa ↔ La cocina ↔ Kitchen
K’iche’ | Español | English |
K’olib’al laq | Trastero / Escurridor de trastes | Dish rack |
Meso | Barrer | Sweep |
Pak' | Cuchara | Spoon |
Si’ | Leña | Firewood |
Tol | Wacal / Palangana | Washing bowl |
Su’t | Mantel | Tablecloth |
Q’eb’al | Tinaja | Water jar |
B'anb'al wa | Cocina | Kitchen |
Wa | Comida | Food |
Sub’al | Olla de tamales | Pot of tamales |
Ixk’yaq | Tenedor | Fork |
Tewrisab’al | Refrigeradora | Refrigerator / Fridge |
Kaxlanq’aq’ | Estufa | Stove |
T’iqb’al | Encendedor | Lighter |
T’u’y | Olla | Cooking pot |
Pilb’al | Cuchillo | Knife |
Su’t | Servilleta | Napkin |
Mulul | Jícara / Tecomate | Gourd / Tecomate container |
Mulul | Vaso | Cup / Glass |
Tz'il | Sucio | Dirty |
Ka’ | Piedra de moler | Millstone |
Kib’ | Molinillo / Batidor | Wood whisk |
Jok’b’al | Licuadora | Blender |
Su’b’al ch’ij | Bigotera | Napkin |
Laq | Plato | Plate |
Cha’b’al | Colador | Strainer |
Chajb’al laq | Lavaplatos | Dishwasher |
Xaru’ | Jarilla / Tetera | Teapot |
Le ulewal ↔ La comunidad ↔ Community
K’iche’ | Español | English |
Ali | Señorita | Girl |
Ajkun | Medico | Doctor |
Alaj k’ayib’al | Tienda | Store |
Uwosaq | Área verde | Green area |
Che’ | Árbol / Duro | Tree / Hard |
Ixoqib' | Mujeres | Women |
Etz’ab’elb’al potz’ | Campo de futbol | Socce field |
Pwaq | Dinero | Money |
B’e | Camino | Road |
Alab'om | Jovenes | Boys (junior) |
Chuchu'ib' | Señoras (edad adulta) | Ladies (adulthood) |
Waral | Aqui | Here |
Alitomab' | Señoritas | Girls (junior) |
Nima’ | Río | River |
Tat | Señor | Gentleman / Man (adulthood) |
Ka’yib’al wuj | Librería | Bookstore |
Kyeb’al tzi | Molino de nixtamal | Nixtamal mills |
Ka’yib’al kaxlanwa | Panadería | Bakery |
K'ayib'al ti’j | Carnicería | Butcher shop |
Tyox | Iglesia | Church |
Kunanib'al | Hospital / Centro de salud | Hospital / Clinic |
Wa’katib’al | Parque | Park |
Ulew | Tierra | Earth |
Tz'alam | Tabla de madera | Wood plank |
Ch'ich' | Carro | Car |
Jawje' | Donde | Where |
Tata'ib' | Señores | Gentlemen / Men (adulthood) |
Ala | Joven | Boy |
Ak'al | Niña/o | Children / Kids |
K’ayib’al | Mercado | Market |
Q’atb’al tzij | Municipalidad | City Hall |
Ka’yib’al ch’ich’ | Ferretería | Hardware store |
Ch'ajomb’al | Pila (lavadero) | Washing sink |
Le b’i’aj ↔ Los nombres ↔ Names
K’iche’ | Español | English |
We’l | Manuela | Manuela |
Wel | Manuel | Manuel |
Pa’x | Bonifacio | Bonifacio |
Wi’y | María | Mary |
Te’k | Diego | James |
Kulax | Nicolás | Nicholas |
Ro’s | Rosa | Rose |
Xwa’n | Juan | John |
Kula’x | Nicolasa | Nicole |
Na’ | Ana | Anna |
Ma’x | Tomasa | Tomasa |
Tebu’r | Tiburcia | Tiburcia |
Lu’s | Lucía | Lucia |
Sika’ | Francisca | Frances |
Si’s | Francisco | Francis |
To’n | Antonia | Antonia |
Po’x | Sebastián | Sebastian |
Tu’r | Ventura | Ventura |
Ti’n | Celestina / Cristina | Celestina / Cristina |
Xwan | Juan | John |
Ke’l | Micaela | Michaela |
Max | Tomás | Thomas |
Xtu’p | Cristóbal | Christopher |
Lu’ | Pedro | Peter |
Tin | Martín | Marty |
Talin | Catarina | Catarina |
Kel | Miguel | Michael |
Maka’r | Macaria / Macario | Macaria / Macario |
Tun | Antonio | Anthony |
Le tijob’al ↔ La escuela ↔ School
K’iche’ | Español | English |
Esab’al mes | Sacabasura | Trash pickup |
Ajtijob’al | Sala de maestros | Teacher's lounge |
Iwonojel | Todos los jovenes o niñas/os (informal) | All the young ones (informal) |
Qupib'al | Tijerra | Cissors |
Ajtijoxel | Estudiante | Student |
Chupb’al | Borrador | Eraser |
Ch'ab'al | Idioma | Language |
Juch’b’al etab’al | Regla | Ruler |
K’amalb’el | Dirección | Address |
Onojel alaq | Todos ustedes (formal) | All of you (formal) |
Tem | Silla | Chair |
Areb’al ja’ | Cubeta | Bucket |
Uxlanem | Recreo | Recess / Break |
Chak | Tarea / Trabajo | Homework / Work |
Pajb’al eta’mab’al | Evaluación | Evaluation |
Ajpajanel | Evaluador | Evaluator |
K’amal b’e | Diretora/o | Principal |
Wuj | Libro | Book |
Laq’tz’b’ab’al | Pizarrón | Blackboard / Whiteboard |
Tanaj | Unidad de semestre | Semester unit |
Tijonik | Class / Curso / Materia | Class |
Jachin | Quien | Who |
K’utunem | Enseñanza | Teachings |
Ub’oq’och ja | Ventana | Window |
K'ak' | Nuevo | New |
B'i'aj | Nombre | Name |
K’olib’al wuj | Librera | Biblioteca |
Chikach | Canasta | Basket |
Uwoxan | Pared | Wall |
Kajb'alil | Horario | Schedule |
Tz'ib'ab'al | Lapicero / Lapiz | Pen / Pencil |
Ch’ekatem | Mesa | Table |
Wachib’al | Dibujo | Drawing |
Uchi’ ja | Puerta | Door |
Meseb’al | Escoba | Broom |
Raqan laq’am | Asta | Flag base |
Laq’am | Bandera | Flag |
Ajtz’ib’ | Secretaria | Secretary |
Su’b’al atz’yaq | Limpiador | Cleaner |
Eta’manem | Aprendizaje | Learning |
K’olib’al mes | Basurero | Trash bin |
Ajtij | Maestra/o | Teacher |
K’ak’ taq chokanasa’n ↔ Electrodomésticos ↔ Appliances
K’iche’ | Español | English |
Esab’al uwach wuj | Fotocopiadora | Photocopier / Printer |
Sakab’al wi’ | Cortadora de cabello | Hair cutter |
Q’axab’al wach | Escáner | Scanner |
Chaqi’jirisab’al wi | Secador de cabello | Blow dryer |
Sokab’al ismachi’ | Afeitadora | Shaver / Razor |
Kaxlan q’aq’ | Estufa | Stove |
Tewirisab’al | Refrigeradora | Fridge |
Ch’ajo’mab’al | Lavadora | Washing machine |
Tukb’al | Batidora | Mixer for baking |
Wu’b’al | Aspiradora | Vacuum |
Jok’b’al | Licuadora | Blender |
Miq’inisab’al | Microhondas | Microwave |
Ch’ab’eb’al | Teléfono móvil / Celular | Cell phone |
K’astajisab’al | Despertador | Alarm clock |
Jikb’al atz’yaq | Plancha | Iron |
K’atanirisab’al | Cafetera | Coffee maker |
Esab’al wach | Cámara | Camera |
Ka’yib’al wachib’al | Televisión | Television / TV |
Che’, q’ayes ↔ Plantas ↔ Plants
K’iche’ | Español | English |
Uk’a’ | Madre vieja | Old wood |
Chaj | Pino | Pine |
Q’echob’ | ||
Chachal b’e | Verbena | Vervain |
Ki | Maguey | Maguey |
Ojache’ | Matasano | |
K’isis | Ciprés | Cypress |
Ch’ayu’t | Maguey | Maguey |
K’uxk’ub’el | Cereza | Cherry |
Lemob’ | Aliso | |
Nochti’ | Nopal | Prickly Pear |
Tz’oloj che’ | Sauco | |
B’aqit | Encino | Encino oak |
Saqmakal | ||
Paq’tze’ | ||
Oj | Aguacate | Avocado |
Masa’n | Manzana | Apple |
Tz’ite’ | Palo de pito | |
Tz’unuj | Roble | Oak |
Tura’s | Durazno | Peach |
Sik’aj | Apazote | |
Xub’ | ||
Kotz’i’j | Flor | Flower |
Roxox | Rosa | Rose |
Tzoj tzoj q’ayes |
Le achalaxik ↔ La familia ↔ Family
K’iche’ | Español | English |
I’mam | Nieto | Grandchild |
Tat | Papá | Dad |
K’ojol | Hijo (hablante masculino) | Son (male speaker) |
Al | Hija / Hijo (hablante femenino) | Daughter / Son (female speaker) |
Ixnam | Cuñada | Sister-in-law |
Xikimam | Bisnietos | Great-grandchild |
Ch’utchaq’ | Primo menor | Younger Cousin |
B’aluk | Cuñado (hablante masculino) | Bother-in-law (male speaker) |
Ch’utk’ojol | Sobrino | Nephew |
Nan | Mamá | Mom |
Tatab’al | Padrastro | Stepfather |
Achajil | Esposo | Husband |
Nanab’al | madrastra | Stepmother |
Achalib’ | Consuegros | |
Ch’utwatz | Primo mayor | Older Cousin |
Ati’t | Abuela | Grandmother |
Ikan / ch’utitat | Tío | Uncle |
Nuera / Cuñada. | Daughter-in-law / Sister-in-law | |
Ixoqil | Esposa | Wife |
Chaq’ | Hermana/o menor del mismo sexo. | Younger sister / bother (same sex speaker) |
Ch’utwanab’ | Prima (hablante masculino) | Cousin (male speaker) |
Echam | Cuñado (hablante femenino) | Bother-in-law (female speaker) |
Ch’utinan | Tía | Aunt |
Ch’utmi’al | Sobrina | Niece |
Xikin (tata’ / chuchu’) | Bisabuela / Bisabuelo | Great-grandmother / Great-grandfather |
Ji’ | Yerno | Son-in-law |
Ch’twal | Sobrina/o | Niece / Nephew |
Alib’ | Suegra / Suegro | Mother-in-law / Father-in-law |
Mi’al | Hija (hablante masculino) | Daughter (male speaker) |
Ch’tuxib’al | Prima (hablante femenino) | Cousin (female speaker) |
Atz | Hermana/o mayor del mismo sexo. | Older sister / bother (same sex speaker) |
Mam | Abuelo | Grandfather |
Ukab’ achi / ixoq | Amante | Lover |
Los números ordinales ↔ Ordinal numbers
K’iche’ | Español | English |
Uro’ | Quinto | Fifth |
Ukajlaj | Duodécimo | Twelfth |
Ulaj | Décimo | Tenth |
Uroxlaj | Décimo tercero | Thirteenth |
Uwajxaqlaj | Décimo octavo | Eighteenth |
Ub’elejlaj | Décimo Noveno | Nineteenth |
Uwuq | Séptimo | Seventh |
Ub’elej | Noveno | Ninth |
Nab’e | Primero | First |
Uwuqlaj | Décimo séptimo | Seventeenth |
Uju’laj | Undécimo | Eleventh |
Uwajxaq | Octavo | Eight |
Ukaj | Cuarto | Fourth |
Ukab’ | Segundo | Second |
Ujuwiwa | Vigésimo | Twentieth |
Ujo’laj | Décimo quinto | Fifteenth |
Uwaq | Sexto | Sixth |
Uwaqlaj | Décimo sexto | Sixteenth |
Ukjajlaj | Décimo cuarto | Fourteenth |
Urox | Tercero | Third |
Los sabores ↔ Flavors
K’iche’ | Español | English |
Man k’o ta uki’al | Insípido | Tasteless |
Ch’am | Agrio | Sour |
Ki’ | Dulce | Dulce |
K’a | Amargo | Bitter |
Tza | Salado | Salty |
Le nimaja ↔ La sala ↔ Living room
K’iche’ | Español | English |
Wachib’al | Cuadros / Pinturas | Paintings |
Tzam | Bebida alcolica | Alcoholic drink |
Ch’ab’eb’al | Teléfono | Phone |
Kunab´al | Medicina | Medicine |
Wuj | Libro | Book |
Mexa | Escritorio | Desk |
K'olib’al mes | Basurero | Trash bin |
Xut´ib´al | Ventilador | Fan |
Wachib’al | Fotografías | Pictures |
Kotz'i'j | Flores | Flowers |
Nimatem | Sillones | Armchairs |
Yub'tem | Sofá | Couch / Sofa |
Chaj | Lámpara | Lamp |
T'iso'manik | Coser / Costura | Sewing / Seam |
Mexa | Mesa de centro | Center Table |
Le ichaj ↔ Las verduras ↔ Vegetables
K’iche’ | Español | English |
Ik | Chile | Chili |
Kaqwach | Rábano | Radish |
Is | Camote | Sweet potato |
Oj | Aguacate | Avocado |
Pix | Tomate | Tomato |
Ch’ima | Güisquil | Chayote |
Sib’o’y | Cebolla | Onion |
Ichaj | Yerba | Herbs |
Mukun | Ayote | Squash |
Ichaj | Navo | Turnip |
Much’ | Chipilín | Chipilin |
Karawa’n | Arveja | Chickpeas |
Ikox | Hongo | Mushroom |
Jal | Mazorca | Corn on the Cob |
Kulanto | Cilantro | Coriander |
Kinaq’ | Frijol | Beans |
Ixim | Maiz | Corn |
Saqwach | Papa | Potato |
Imu’t | Hierba mora | Black nightshade |
Ri ik’ ↔ Los meses ↔ Months
K’iche’ | Español | English |
Uro’ ik’ | Mayo | May |
Ukab’lajuj ik’ | Diciembre | December |
Uwajxaq ik’ | Agosto | August |
Nab’e ik’ | Enero | January |
Urox ik’ | Marzo | March |
Uwuq ik’ | Julio | July |
Ulajuj ik’ | Octubre | October |
Uju’lajuj ik’ | Noviembre | November |
Ukab’ ik’ | Febrero | February |
Ukaj ik’ | Abril | April |
Uwaq ik’ | Junio | June |
Ub’elej ik’ | Septiembre | September |
Le b’anb’al chuluj ↔ El baño ↔ Bathroom
K’iche’ | Español | English |
Q'ux | Estropajo | Body scrub |
Mes | Basura | Tash |
Ch'ajb’al q’ab’ | Lavamanos | Sink |
B'alb'al chuluj | Sanitario / Baño | Bathroom |
Xyab' | Peine | Comb |
Atinib'al | Ducha | Shower |
Wuj | Papel higienico | Toilet paper |
Ch´ipaq | Jabón | Soap |
Ka'yib'al ib' | Espejo | Mirror |
Los colores ↔ Colors
K’iche’ | Español | English |
Q’anq’oj | Amarillento | Yellowish |
Q’eq | Negro | Black |
Q’an | Amarillo | Yellow |
Raxroj | Verde | Green |
Saq | Blanco | White |
Rax | Azul | Blue |
Kyaq | Rojo | Red |
Saqsoj / Sib’soj | Beige | Beige |
Sib’soj | Gris | Gray |
Q’eq’oj | Gris oscuro | Dark gray |
Kyaqkoj | Rojizo | Resddish |
Las emociones ↔ Emotions
K’iche’ | Español | English |
Ki'kotik | Feliz | Happy |
B'is | Triste | Sad |
Le wuq q’ij ↔ Los días de la semana ↔ Days of the week
K’iche’ | Español | English |
Nab’e q’ij | Lunes | Monday |
Ukaj q’ij | Jueves | Thursday |
Uro’ q’ij | Viernes | Friday |
Ukab’ q’ij | Martes | Tuesday |
Urox q’ii | Miércoles | Wednesday |
Uwaq q’ij | Sábado | Saturday |
Uwuq q’ij | Domingo | Sunday |