Spanish Words That Start With I | List & Examples
There are many words that start with I in Spanish. Some may be familiar to English speakers (e.g., “idea,” “inglés,” and “ir”), while others won’t be.
Below, you’ll find lists of some adjectives, nouns, verbs, and other words that start with I in Spanish.
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Spanish adjectives that start with I
Some Spanish adjectives that start with I are listed below. You may notice that many of these adjectives begin with “-im” or “-in.” This is because these prefixes, like in English, are used to form words that mean “the opposite of” another word.
- Ibérico: Iberian (relating to Spain or Portugal)
- Iberoamericano: Ibero-American (relating to American countries formerly colonized by Spain or Portugal)
- Ideal: ideal; perfect
- Idealista: idealistic
- Idiota: idiotic; stupid
- Idóneo: ideal; suitable
- Ignorante: ignorant; uneducated
- Igual: equal
- Ilegal: illegal
- Ilegible: illegible
- Ilícito: illicit; illegal
- Ilimitado: unlimited
- Iluminado: illuminated; enlightened
- Ilustre: illustrious
- Imaginario: imaginary
- Imaginativo: imaginative
- Imparable: unstoppable
- Impávido: fearless
- Impecable: impeccable
- Imperceptible: imperceptible; indiscernible
- Imperdonable: unforgivable; inexcusable
- Imperfecto: imperfect
- Impermeable: waterproof
- Impío: impious; faithless; cruel
- Implacable: relentless; ruthless
- Impoluto: spotless
- Impreciso: imprecise; ambiguous
- Impresionante: impressive; amazing
- Imprevisto: unexpected
- Impropio: inappropriate
- Improvisado: improvised
- Impuntual: unpunctual; late
- Inabarcable: immeasurable
- Inacabado: unfinished
- Inadvertido: unnoticed; subtle
- Inalámbrico: wireless
- Inalcanzable: unattainable;
- Inapropiado: inappropriate; unsuitable
- Inasequible: unaffordable; unachievable
- Incierto: uncertain; untrue
- Incomparable: incomparable
- Incompatible: incompatible
- Incompetente: incompetent
- Incomprensible: incomprehensible
- Inconfundible: unmistakable
- Inconveniente: inconvenient
- Incontable: countless
- Increíble: incredible
- Indeciso: indecisive
- Indestructible: indestructible
- Indiferente: indifferent
- Indio: Indian
- Indispensable: indispensable; essential
- Indonesio: Indonesian
- Inefable: ineffable; indescribable
- Ineficaz: ineffective
- Ineficiente: inefficient
- Infalible: infallible; foolproof
- Infantil: relating to children; childish
- Infeliz: unhappy
- Infinito: infinite
- Inflexible: inflexible
- Ingenioso: ingenious; clever
- Ingenuo: naive
- Inglés: English
- Injusto: unfair
- Inmenso: immense
- Inmortal: immortal
- Inmutable: immutable; unchanging
- Innecesario: unnecessary
- Inocente: innocent; naive
- Inoportuno: inopportune; inappropriate
- Inquieto: restless
- Inseguro: insecure
- Insensato: foolish
- Insuficiente: insufficient
- Intelectual: intellectual
- Inteligente: intelligent
- Intenso: intense
- Interesante: interesting
- Interminable: endless
- Internacional: international
- Intolerante: intolerant
- Intrépido: intrepid; fearless
- Inútil: useless
- Iraní: Iranian
- Iraquí: Iraqi
- Irlandés: Irish
- Islandés: Icelandic
- Israelí: Israeli
- Italiano: Italian
Aunque parecía inacabado e incierto, el mural ilustrado por un artista indonesio tenía un simbolismo inconfundible y una belleza impecable. [Although it seemed unfinished and uncertain, the mural illustrated by an Indonesian artist had unmistakable symbolism and impeccable beauty.]
Moreover, Spanish proper adjectives are not capitalized like their English counterparts. In the noun phrase “un artista indonesio” (“an Indonesian artist”), “indonesio” is not capitalized.
Spanish nouns that start with I
These are some Spanish nouns that start with I. Nouns sometimes change grammatical gender, especially when they refer to people. In this list, such nouns are marked with an “/a” ending.
- Ícono: icon
- Ictus: stroke
- Idea: idea
- Identidad: identity
- Idilio: idyll; romance
- Idioma: language
- Idolatría: idolatry
- Ídolo: idol; role model
- Iglesia: church
- Igualdad: equality
- Iluminación: illumination; lighting
- Ilustración: illustration
- Imán: magnet
- Imagen: image
- Imaginación: imagination
- Imitación: imitation
- Impacto: impact
- Impresión: impression; printout
- Impresora: printer
- Imprevisto: unforeseen event; surprise
- Impuesto: tax
- Impulso: impulse
- Incendio: fire
- Incertidumbre: uncertainty
- Incidente: incident
- Inclusión: inclusion
- Incomunicación: isolation; lack of communication
- Inconveniente: obstacle; disadvantage
- Independencia: independence
- India: India
- Indicador: indicator; indication
- Índice: index
- Indicio: trace; sign
- Indiferencia: indifference
- Indignación: indignation
- Indio/a: Indian person
- Individuo: individual
- Indonesia: Indonesia
- Indonesio/a: Indonesian (language or person)
- Industria: industry
- Inercia: inertia
- Infancia: childhood
- Infarto: heart attack
- Infección: infection
- Infierno: hell
- Influencia: influence
- Informe: report
- Ingeniero/a: engineer
- Ingenio: ingenuity
- Inglaterra: England
- Inglés/a: English language or person
- Ingrediente: ingredient
- Ingreso: entry
- Injusticia: injustice
- Inmigración: immigration
- Inmortalidad: immortality
- Inmueble: property
- Innovación: innovation
- Inodoro: toilet
- Inquietud: restlessness
- Inquilino/a: tenant
- Inscripción: registration
- Inseguridad: insecurity
- Insistencia: insistence
- Instante: instant
- Instinto: instinct
- Institución: institution
- Instrucción: instruction
- Instrumento: instrument
- Inteligencia: intelligence
- Intención: intention
- Interés: interest (attention); interest (money); self-interest
- Interferencia: interference
- Interior: interior
- Internet: internet
- Interrupción: interruption
- Intervalo: interval
- Intervención: operation (surgical); intervention
- Intimidad: intimacy
- Introducción: introduction
- Invención: invention
- Inversión: investment
- Investigación: investigation; research
- Invierno: winter
- Invitación: invitation
- Inundación: flood
- Ira: anger
- Irak: Iraq
- Irán: Iran
- Iraní: Iranian person
- Iraquí: Iraqi person
- Irlanda: Ireland
- Irlandés/a: Irish language or person
- Isla: island
- Islam: Islam
- Islandés/a: Icelandic language or person
- Islandia: Iceland
- Israel: Israel
- Israelí: Israeli person
- Italia: Italy
- Italiano: Italian language or person
Tras el incendio, el ingeniero presentó un informe con cada indicador de riesgo identificado durante la investigación. [After the fire, the engineer submitted a report with each risk indicator identified during the investigation.]
Spanish verbs that start with I
Spanish verbs that start with I include:
- Idear: to think up; invent
- Identificar: to identify
- Identificarse: to identify oneself
- Ignorar: to ignore; to be ignorant of
- Igualar: to make equal
- Imaginar: to imagine; to envision
- Imaginarse: to suppose
- Imitar: to imitate
- Impartir: to impart; to give; to teach
- Impedir: to impede; to prevent
- Imponer: to impose
- Importar: to be important; to matter
- Imprimir: to print
- Incapacitar: to incapacitate
- Incluir: to include
- Incorporar: to incorporate; to add; to bring on board
- Incorporarse: to merge; to set up; to sit/stand up straight
- Incrementar: to increase
- Independizar: to free; to make independent
- Independizarse: to become independent
- Indicar: to indicate
- Inducir: to induce
- Inflamar: to ignite
- Inflamarse: to become inflamed; to swell
- Influir: to influence
- Infringir: to infringe; to break (a rule)
- Iniciar: to begin; to initiate
- Inmortalizar: to immortalize
- Inquirir: to inquire
- Instalar: to install
- Instalarse: to move into; to settle down
- Instruir: to instruct
- Integrar: to integrate; to include
- Integrarse: to fit into
- Intensificar: to intensify
- Intentar: to try
- Interesar: to interest; to concern
- Interesarse: to be interested in
- Interpretar: to interpret; to perform (music or a role)
- Interrumpir: to interrupt
- Intervenir: to intervene; to take part
- Intimidar: to intimidate
- Invitar: to invite
- Involucrar: to involve
- Involucrarse: to take part; to get involved in
- Ir: to go; to work (informal, of a machine)
- Irse: to leave; to be off
Imaginar un futuro mejor me hizo identificar mis metas y intentar alcanzarlas, pero a veces me siento incapaz de imponer cambios en mi vida. [Imagining a better future made me identify my goals and try to achieve them, but sometimes I feel unable to impose changes in my life.]
Other Spanish words that start with I
Spanish adverbs that start with I are:
- Idealmente: ideally
- Igual: the same; maybe
- Igualmente: equally; likewise
- Ilegalmente: illegally
- Imperfectamente: imperfectly
- Impersonalmente: impersonally
- Imposiblemente: impossibly
- Imprudentemente: carelessly
- Inclusive: inclusive; even
- Incluso: even
- Increíblemente: incredibly
- Indebidamente: inappropriately
- Individualmente: individually
- Injustamente: unjustly
- Inmediatamente: immediately
- Inocentemente: innocently
- Inquietamente: anxiously
- Instantáneamente: instantly
- Inteligentemente: intelligently
- Intensamente: intensely
- Internacionalmente: internationally
- Inusualmente: unusually; rarely
- Inútilmente: uselessly; in vain
- Involuntariamente: involuntarily
- Irónicamente: ironically
Spanish words with other letters
If you’re looking for Spanish words that start with another letter, you can visit one of our other articles.
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| Spanish words with C | Spanish words with H | Spanish words with N | Spanish words with S | Spanish words with X |
| Spanish words with D | Spanish words with J | Spanish words with O | Spanish words with T | Spanish words with Y |
| Spanish words with E | Spanish words with K | Spanish words with P | Spanish words with U | Spanish words with Z |
