Diccionario de la lengua española (DLE) is a general Spanish dictionary for vocabulary used in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries. It is aimed primarily at native Spanish speakers looking to understand written and spoken texts. The website lets readers search words and expressions, find lemmas by exact match or by letters at the beginning, end, or within a word, and use anagram and random-word tools. Entries can include definitions, synonyms or related words, and links to other entries containing the searched forms. The dictionary is produced collaboratively by the Spanish-language academies. The site identifies the 23rd print edition, published in October 2014, as its latest print edition; it contains 93,111 entries and 195,439 senses, with nearly 140,000 revisions affecting about 49,000 articles. The online dictionary receives partial updates that amend, add, or remove articles. A consultation guide explains its search methods, and the RAE invites queries and suggestions from users. Access is free on the web, apart from the cost of an internet connection. The site also links to mobile apps for iOS and Android. The RAE privacy policy describes rights to access, correct, erase, restrict, and port personal data, and to withdraw consent.
Who it is for
DLE suits readers who need to look up general Spanish vocabulary, especially native Spanish speakers reading or listening to Spanish. Its web and mobile access and range of search methods can also help people looking for a particular word form or related entry.
What is good
- Free access through the website and mobile apps.
- Search words, expressions, and lemmas by several matching methods.
- Entries can include definitions, synonyms, and related-entry links.
- The online dictionary receives successive partial updates.
- Created through collaboration among Spanish-language academies.
What to know first
- The dictionary covers one language.
- Website access still requires an internet connection.
Verdict
Choose DLE for free access to a broad general Spanish dictionary with several search methods and linked entries. Readers who need vocabulary in languages other than Spanish should look elsewhere.
Get started with Diccionario de la lengua española
- Open https://dle.rae.es/ in a web browser.
- Search for a word or expression, or use the available lemma and word tools.
- For mobile access, follow the site's links to the iOS App Store or Google Play app.
Questions about Diccionario de la lengua española
How much does DLE cost?
The listed plan is free. Website access is free apart from the user's internet connection cost.
Is there a free plan or trial?
Yes, DLE is free. There is no free trial.
Which platforms are available?
DLE is available on the web, Android, and iOS.
What does a dictionary entry provide?
Entries can include definitions, synonyms or related words, and links to other entries containing the searched forms.
Who produces the dictionary?
The dictionary is produced through collaboration among the Spanish-language academies.
What is the latest print edition identified on the site?
The site identifies the 23rd edition, published in October 2014, as the latest print edition.
Diccionario de la lengua española plans and pricing
All plansCompared on online dictionaries
- Free plan
- Yes
- Usage examples
- Yes
- Mobile apps
- ios_android
- Languages covered
- 1
