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Essential Spanish Phrases for Beginners
Learning a new language can be an exciting adventure, and Spanish, with its beautiful sounds and rich culture, is a popular choice for many. But where do you start? This resource provides a collection of 100 essential Spanish phrases designed to help beginners quickly learn common greetings, questions, and expressions used in everyday conversations.
These phrases cover a range of topics, including introductions, time, actions, and personal information, enabling learners to communicate effectively in basic Spanish. By mastering these phrases, you’ll feel more confident and comfortable engaging in simple conversations with Spanish speakers.
Greetings and Farewells
| English | Spanish | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hello | Hola | /ˈo.la/ |
| Good morning | Buenos días | /ˈbwe.nos ˈdi.as/ |
| Good afternoon | Buenas tardes | /ˈbwe.nas ˈtar.des/ |
| Good evening | Buenas noches | /ˈbwe.nas ˈno.tʃes/ |
| Goodbye | Adiós | /aˈdjos/ |
| See you later | Hasta luego | /asˈta ˈlwe.go/ |
| See you soon | Hasta pronto | /asˈta ˈpron.to/ |
Basic Questions
| English | Spanish | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| How are you? | ¿Cómo estás? | /ˈko.mo esˈtas/ |
| I’m fine, thank you. | Bien, gracias. | /bjen ˈgra.θjas/ |
| What’s your name? | ¿Cómo te llamas? | /ˈko.mo te ˈja.mas/ |
| My name is… | Me llamo… | /me ˈja.mo/ |
| Where are you from? | ¿De dónde eres? | /de ˈdon.de ˈe.res/ |
| I’m from… | Soy de… | /soj de/ |
| How old are you? | ¿Cuántos años tienes? | /ˈkwan.tos ˈa.ɲos ˈtje.nes/ |
| I’m… years old. | Tengo… años. | /ˈten.go ˈa.ɲos/ |
Everyday Expressions
| English | Spanish | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Please | Por favor | /por faˈvor/ |
| Thank you | Gracias | /ˈgra.θjas/ |
| You’re welcome | De nada | /de ˈna.da/ |
| Excuse me | Disculpe | /disˈkul.pe/ |
| I don’t understand. | No entiendo. | /no enˈtjen.do/ |
| Can you repeat that? | ¿Puedes repetir eso? | /ˈpwe.des re.peˈtir e.so/ |
| I’m sorry. | Lo siento. | /lo ˈsjen.to/ |
Time and Dates
| English | Spanish | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| What time is it? | ¿Qué hora es? | /ke ˈo.ra es/ |
| It’s… o’clock. | Son las… | /son las/ |
| Today | Hoy | /oj/ |
| Tomorrow | Mañana | /maˈɲa.na/ |
| Yesterday | Ayer | /aˈjer/ |
Actions and Activities
| English | Spanish | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| I want… | Quiero… | /ˈkje.ro/ |
| I need… | Necesito… | /ne.seˈsi.to/ |
| I like… | Me gusta… | /me ˈgus.ta/ |
| I don’t like… | No me gusta… | /no me ˈgus.ta/ |
| I can… | Puedo… | /ˈpwe.do/ |
| I can’t… | No puedo… | /no ˈpwe.do/ |
Personal Information
| English | Spanish | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| What is your phone number? | ¿Cuál es tu número de teléfono? | /kwal es tu ˈnu.me.ro de teˈle.fono/ |
| My phone number is… | Mi número de teléfono es… | /mi ˈnu.me.ro de teˈle.fono es/ |
| What is your address? | ¿Cuál es tu dirección? | /kwal es tu di.rekˈsjon/ |
| My address is… | Mi dirección es… | /mi di.rekˈsjon es/ |
| Where do you live? | ¿Dónde vives? | /ˈdon.de ˈvi.ves/ |
| I live in… | Vivo en… | /ˈvi.vo en/ |
This is just a starting point for learning essential Spanish phrases. As you continue your language journey, you’ll encounter more complex vocabulary and grammatical structures. But by mastering these basic phrases, you’ll be well on your way to communicating effectively in Spanish.
Remember, practice makes perfect! Engage in conversations with native speakers, watch Spanish-language movies and TV shows, and listen to Spanish music. The more you immerse yourself in the language, the faster you’ll progress.
¡Buen viaje! (Have a good trip!)