aligerar, to lighten, ease.

alimaña, f., (obs.) animal.

aliviar, to alleviate, mitigate, relieve.

alma, f., soul, spirit.

almena, f., turret.

almohada, f., pillow.

alojamiento, m., lodging, quarters.

alojarse, to lodge, find lodgings (or quarters).

alondra, f., lark.

Alonso, m., Alonzo, Alphonso.