A is for Adventure

Explore eight A words in English, Urdu, Spanish, and French.

Words for A

Tap or press a pronunciation hint to hear the word. The written hint is an informal reading guide.

A red apple with a small green leaf.

Apple

English Apple
Urdu سیب
Spanish Manzana
French Pomme

Fun fact: Apples float because part of an apple is filled with tiny air spaces.

A small ant shown clearly from the side.

Ant

English Ant
Urdu چیونٹی
Spanish Hormiga
French Fourmi

Fun fact: Some ants can carry things much heavier than their own bodies.

A friendly passenger airplane flying in a clear sky.

Airplane

English Airplane
Urdu ہوائی جہاز
Spanish Avión
French Avion

Fun fact: Airplanes can fly higher than many clouds.

A simple wooden arrow with feather fletching.

Arrow

English Arrow
Urdu تیر
Spanish Flecha
French Flèche

Fun fact: Arrows are used in the sport called archery.

An astronaut in a white space suit waving.

Astronaut

English Astronaut
Urdu خلا باز
Spanish Astronauta
French Astronaute

Fun fact: Astronauts float in spacecraft because they are in microgravity.

A simple human arm with an open hand.

Arm

English Arm
Urdu بازو
Spanish Brazo
French Bras

Fun fact: Arms help us reach, hug, wave, and carry things.

A simple metal boat anchor.

Anchor

English Anchor
Urdu لنگر
Spanish Ancla
French Ancre

Fun fact: An anchor helps a boat stay in one place.

A simple kitchen apron with a pocket and ties.

Apron

English Apron
Urdu ایپرن
Spanish Delantal
French Tablier

Fun fact: An apron helps keep clothes clean while cooking or painting.

Let's Play

  • Point to the apple.
  • Count the ants.
  • Pretend to fly like an airplane.
  • Draw an arrow in the air.
  • Wave like an astronaut in space.
  • Touch your arm and say arm.
  • Pretend to drop an anchor.
  • Pretend to tie an apron.

Parent Corner

  • Recognize uppercase A and lowercase a.
  • Say each word slowly and warmly.
  • Try one word in all four languages.
  • Let the child point, repeat, or simply listen.

Memory Box

Date: ______________________

Favorite picture: ______________________

New word the child tried: ______________________

A note to remember: ______________________