¡Hola! Learn Essential Spanish Phrases for Kids

Learning a new language can be a fun and enriching experience for kids. Spanish, with its beautiful sounds and widespread use, is a great choice for young learners. In this article, we’ll introduce some essential Spanish phrases that will help your child start their language journey.

Greetings and Introductions

It’s always polite to greet someone, and these phrases are perfect for starting a conversation:

English	Spanish	Pronunciation
Hello	Hola	/oʊˈla/
Good morning	Buenos días	/ˈbweɪ.noʊs ˈdiː.ɑːs/
Good afternoon	Buenas tardes	/ˈbweɪ.nɑːs ˈtɑːr.deɪs/
Good evening	Buenas noches	/ˈbweɪ.nɑːs ˈnoʊ.tʃeɪs/
My name is…	Me llamo…	/me ˈʎa.moʊ/
Nice to meet you	Mucho gusto	/ˈmu.tʃo ˈɡu.stoʊ/

Essential Phrases for Everyday Use

These phrases are helpful in everyday situations:

English	Spanish	Pronunciation
Thank you	Gracias	/ˈɡra.θi.as/
You’re welcome	De nada	/de ˈna.ða/
Please	Por favor	/poɾ faˈβoɾ/
Excuse me	Disculpe	/disˈkul.pe/
I don’t understand	No entiendo	/no enˈtjendoʊ/
I’m hungry	Tengo hambre	/ˈten.ɡo ˈam.bre/
I’m thirsty	Tengo sed	/ˈten.ɡo ˈsed/
I want…	Quiero…	/ˈkje.ɾoʊ/

Fun Phrases for Kids

These phrases can help kids express themselves and have fun in Spanish:

English	Spanish	Pronunciation
I love you	Te quiero	/te ˈkje.ɾoʊ/
Let’s play	Vamos a jugar	/ˈva.mos a xuˈɡar/
What’s your name?	¿Cómo te llamas?	/ˈko.mo te ˈʎa.mas/
I’m happy	Estoy feliz	/esˈtoj feˈliθ/
I’m sad	Estoy triste	/esˈtoj ˈtris.te/

Tips for Learning Spanish with Kids

• Make it fun! Use games, songs, and stories to engage your child.
• Be patient and consistent. Learning a new language takes time.
• Use visuals and real-life examples to reinforce vocabulary.
• Celebrate your child’s progress and encourage them to keep learning.

Learning Spanish with kids is a rewarding experience. By introducing these essential phrases, you’re giving your child a head start on a journey of language discovery.