¡Hola! Greetings & Basics
10 min read
Let's start with the basics! Learning how to greet people is the first step to speaking Spanish. These simple phrases will help you start conversations and make a great first impression.
👋 Essential Greetings
💬 Polite Phrases
Hola - Hello
Buenos días - Good morning
¿Cómo estás? - How are you?
Muy bien, gracias - Very well, thanks
Gracias - Thank you
De nada - You're welcome💡 Pro Tip
Pronunciation tip: In Spanish, "H" is always silent! So "Hola" sounds like "O-la". Also, the "ñ" in "Buenos días" sounds like "ny" in "canyon". Practice saying these out loud!
Numbers 1-20
10 min read
Learning numbers is essential for everyday conversations! Let's start with numbers 1-20. These will help you talk about quantities, ages, prices, and more.
🔢 Numbers 1-10
🔢 Numbers 11-20
💡 Practice Examples
Tengo cinco años - I am five years old
Hay tres personas - There are three people
Cuesta diez euros - It costs ten euros
Son las dos - It's two o'clock
Try It Yourself
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Colors & Descriptions
10 min read
Learn colors and descriptive words to describe the world around you! These words will help you talk about objects, people, and places in Spanish.
Basic Colors
Common Descriptive Words
Size
Feelings
💡 Practice Examples
El coche es rojo - The car is red
La casa es grande - The house is big
Estoy feliz - I am happy
El libro es pequeño - The book is small
Family & People
10 min read
Learn vocabulary to talk about your family and describe people! These words are essential for everyday conversations.
Family Members
Immediate Family
Extended Family
Describing People
Physical Appearance
Personality
💡 Practice Examples
Mi madre es muy amable - My mother is very kind
Tengo dos hermanos - I have two brothers
Mi abuela es alta - My grandmother is tall
Él es muy divertido - He is very funny
Food & Drinks
12 min read
¡Buen provecho! (Enjoy your meal!) Learn essential food and drink vocabulary to order at restaurants, shop at markets, and talk about meals.
Common Foods
Fruits & Vegetables
Meat & Protein
Drinks
Beverages
Meal Times
💡 Useful Phrases
Quiero un café, por favor - I want a coffee, please
¿Qué quieres comer? - What do you want to eat?
Tengo hambre - I'm hungry
Tengo sed - I'm thirsty
La cuenta, por favor - The check, please
Days, Months & Time
10 min read
Master time-related vocabulary! Learn the days of the week, months, and how to tell time in Spanish.
Days of the Week
Months of the Year
Telling Time
Time Expressions
Time Words
💡 Practice Examples
Hoy es lunes - Today is Monday
Es el primero de enero - It's January 1st
Son las tres de la tarde - It's 3:00 PM
¿Qué día es hoy? - What day is today?
Common Verbs (Present)
12 min read
Verbs are action words! Learn the most common Spanish verbs in the present tense. These will help you express what you do, what you like, and what you need.
Essential Verbs
Regular -AR Verbs
Common Irregular Verbs
Action Verbs
Daily Actions
Communication
Preferences
💡 Practice Examples
Yo hablo español - I speak Spanish
Nosotros comemos pizza - We eat pizza
Ellos viven en Madrid - They live in Madrid
Me gusta el café - I like coffee
Asking Questions
10 min read
Learn how to ask questions in Spanish! Question words are essential for conversations and getting information.
Question Words
Basic Questions
Quantity Questions
Common Questions
¿Cómo te llamas?
What's your name?
¿De dónde eres?
Where are you from?
¿Cuántos años tienes?
How old are you?
¿Qué hora es?
What time is it?
¿Hablas inglés?
Do you speak English?
💡 Practice Examples
¿Qué quieres comer? - What do you want to eat?
¿Dónde está el baño? - Where is the bathroom?
¿Cuánto cuesta? - How much does it cost?
¿Cómo se dice "hello" en español? - How do you say "hello" in Spanish?
Places & Directions
10 min read
Learn vocabulary for places and how to ask for and give directions! Essential for navigating Spanish-speaking countries.
Common Places
Public Places
Everyday Places
Directions
Direction Words
Useful Phrases
¿Dónde está...?
Where is...?
Gira a la izquierda
Turn left
Sigue recto
Go straight
Está cerca
It's close
💡 Practice Examples
¿Dónde está el baño? - Where is the bathroom?
El restaurante está a la derecha - The restaurant is on the right
Gira a la izquierda en la esquina - Turn left at the corner
Está muy cerca de aquí - It's very close to here
Shopping & Money
10 min read
Learn essential vocabulary for shopping, money, and transactions! These phrases will help you navigate stores, markets, and handle payments in Spanish-speaking countries.
Money & Currency
Money Terms
Shopping Phrases
¿Cuánto cuesta?
How much does it cost?
¿Tiene cambio?
Do you have change?
¿Acepta tarjeta?
Do you accept cards?
La cuenta, por favor
The check, please
¿Dónde está la caja?
Where is the checkout?
Shopping Vocabulary
Store Types
Useful Words
💡 Practice Examples
¿Cuánto cuesta esta camisa? - How much does this shirt cost?
Quiero comprar esto - I want to buy this
¿Tiene descuento? - Do you have a discount?
Pago con tarjeta - I'll pay with card
Weather & Seasons
10 min read
Learn to talk about the weather and seasons! This vocabulary is essential for everyday conversations and planning activities.
Weather Conditions
Weather Words
Temperature
Seasons
The Four Seasons
Weather Phrases
¿Qué tiempo hace?
What's the weather like?
Hace sol
It's sunny
Está lloviendo
It's raining
Hace frío
It's cold
💡 Practice Examples
Hoy hace mucho calor - Today it's very hot
Me gusta el verano - I like summer
¿Qué tiempo hace mañana? - What's the weather like tomorrow?
En invierno hace frío - In winter it's cold
Hobbies & Activities
10 min read
Learn vocabulary to talk about your hobbies and activities! These words will help you have fun conversations and connect with Spanish speakers.
Common Hobbies
Sports & Fitness
Arts & Entertainment
Activity Verbs
Outdoor Activities
Indoor Activities
💡 Practice Examples
Me gusta jugar fútbol - I like to play soccer
¿Cuál es tu hobby favorito? - What's your favorite hobby?
Me encanta leer libros - I love reading books
Los fines de semana voy a nadar - On weekends I go swimming
Travel Phrases
10 min read
Essential travel phrases for your Spanish-speaking adventures! These will help you navigate airports, hotels, restaurants, and make the most of your trip.
At the Airport
¿Dónde está la puerta de embarque?
Where is the boarding gate?
¿A qué hora sale el vuelo?
What time does the flight leave?
¿Dónde está el equipaje?
Where is the luggage?
Necesito un taxi
I need a taxi
At the Hotel
Check-in Phrases
Tengo una reserva
I have a reservation
¿Dónde está mi habitación?
Where is my room?
¿A qué hora es el desayuno?
What time is breakfast?
¿Tiene WiFi?
Do you have WiFi?
Hotel Services
¿Dónde está el ascensor?
Where is the elevator?
Necesito toallas
I need towels
¿Puedo dejar mi equipaje?
Can I leave my luggage?
La cuenta, por favor
The bill, please
Emergency & Help
¡Ayuda!
Help!
¿Dónde está el hospital?
Where is the hospital?
Necesito un médico
I need a doctor
¿Dónde está la embajada?
Where is the embassy?
Perdí mi pasaporte
I lost my passport
💡 Practice Examples
¿Habla inglés? - Do you speak English?
No entiendo - I don't understand
¿Puede repetir, por favor? - Can you repeat, please?
¿Dónde está el baño más cercano? - Where is the nearest bathroom?
Practice Exercises
Fun interactive exercises to test your Spanish!
¡Vamos a practicar! (Let's practice!) Complete these fun exercises to reinforce what you've learned. Each exercise has a solution you can check when you're ready.
Exercise 1: Match the Greetings
BeginnerMatch the Spanish greeting with its English translation. Write your answers in the format: Spanish - English
Exercise 2: Fill in the Blank
BeginnerComplete the conversation. Fill in the Spanish words: Hola, ¿Cómo estás?, Muy bien, Gracias
Exercise 3: Polite Phrases
BeginnerWrite the Spanish translations for: Please, Thank you, You're welcome, Excuse me
Exercise 4: Time of Day Greetings
IntermediateMatch the time of day with the correct Spanish greeting: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Exercise 5: Create a Conversation
IntermediateWrite a simple conversation in Spanish using greetings and polite phrases. Include at least 4 exchanges.