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Essential Spanish Phrases for Beginners

Start with these must-know phrases that you'll use in everyday Spanish conversations.

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Find the perfect phrases for any situation—from traveling and dining to dating and business.

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small-talk

Make casual conversation in Spanish

192 phrases
✈️

travel

Essential Spanish phrases for travelers

155 phrases
🌅

daily-life

Everyday phrases for daily routines

108 phrases
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family-relationships

Talk about family and relationships

80 phrases

questions

Ask questions in Spanish correctly

78 phrases
🙏

polite-expressions

Polite phrases and courtesy expressions

76 phrases
🍽️

restaurant

Order food and dine out in Spanish

65 phrases
🙋

requests

Polite ways to make requests in Spanish

62 phrases
📝

explanations

Explain things clearly in Spanish

52 phrases
👋

introductions

Essential phrases for introducing yourself in Spanish

48 phrases
💼

work-professional

Professional Spanish for the workplace

40 phrases
💬

emotions

Common Spanish phrases for emotions

39 phrases
✔️

confirmation-clarification

Confirm and clarify information

32 phrases
🤝

greetings

Common Spanish greetings for every situation

32 phrases
🛍️

shopping

Shop and bargain in Spanish-speaking countries

32 phrases

time-expressions

Talk about time in Spanish

31 phrases
🏠

home-household

Talk about home and household tasks

28 phrases

agreement-disagreement

Agree or disagree politely in Spanish

28 phrases
💭

opinions

Express your thoughts and opinions

27 phrases
❤️

love

Express love and affection in Spanish

26 phrases
🏥

medical

Describe symptoms and navigate healthcare

25 phrases
💕

romance-dating

Dating and romantic phrases

25 phrases

problems-complaints

Report problems and make complaints

23 phrases
👤

describing-people

Describe physical appearance and personality

22 phrases
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hotel

Check in and communicate with hotel staff

20 phrases
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emergency

Critical phrases for emergency situations

20 phrases
🎯

needs-wants

Express needs and desires

18 phrases
💰

money-financial

Discuss money, prices, and banking

17 phrases
🧭

directions

Ask for and give directions in Spanish

17 phrases
🎊

celebrations-events

Celebrate holidays and special occasions

14 phrases

preferences

Express likes, dislikes, and preferences

14 phrases
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advice-suggestions

Give advice and make suggestions

13 phrases
💬

social

Common Spanish phrases for social

12 phrases
🚌

transportation

Use public transport and get around

12 phrases
👋

goodbyes

Ways to say goodbye in Spanish

11 phrases
📦

describing-things

Describe objects, places, and situations

10 phrases
💻

technology-digital

Tech vocabulary and digital communication

10 phrases

activities

Talk about hobbies and activities

10 phrases
☀️

weather

Discuss weather and climate

10 phrases
🎯

abilities-skills

Talk about what you can do

9 phrases
📅

days-weeks

Days, weeks, and scheduling phrases

8 phrases
🕐

telling-time

Tell and ask about the time

8 phrases
😰

worry-anxiety

Discuss worries and concerns

7 phrases
😊

happiness

Express joy and happiness

6 phrases
👍

compliments

Give and receive compliments

6 phrases
📚

school-education

Classroom and academic phrases

5 phrases
💬

health

Common Spanish phrases for health

5 phrases
😠

anger

Express anger and frustration appropriately

5 phrases
📱

phone-calls

Handle phone conversations in Spanish

5 phrases
🙏

gratitude

Ways to say thank you and show appreciation

5 phrases
😲

surprise

React to surprising situations

4 phrases
💬

problem-solving

Common Spanish phrases for problem-solving

4 phrases
💬

food-drink

Common Spanish phrases for food-drink

3 phrases
🎉

excitement

Show enthusiasm and excitement

3 phrases
😢

sadness

Talk about sadness and difficult emotions

3 phrases
🔄

frequency

Express how often things happen

2 phrases
📅

availability

Discuss schedules and free time

2 phrases
💬

planning

Common Spanish phrases for planning

2 phrases
💬

time

Common Spanish phrases for time

2 phrases
💬

social-life

Common Spanish phrases for social-life

1 phrases
💬

storytelling

Common Spanish phrases for storytelling

1 phrases
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common-phrases

Common Spanish phrases for common-phrases

1 phrases
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safety

Common Spanish phrases for safety

1 phrases
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food-dining

Common Spanish phrases for food-dining

1 phrases
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hobbies

Common Spanish phrases for hobbies

1 phrases
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relationships

Common Spanish phrases for relationships

1 phrases
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politeness

Common Spanish phrases for politeness

1 phrases
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beginner-essentials

Common Spanish phrases for beginner-essentials

1 phrases
💬

food-diet

Common Spanish phrases for food-diet

1 phrases
🛫

airport

Navigate airports and flights in Spanish

1 phrases
🚫

permission-prohibition

Ask permission and express prohibitions

1 phrases
🎉

invitations

Invite others and respond to invitations

1 phrases
💬

plans-arrangements

Common Spanish phrases for plans-arrangements

1 phrases
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food

Common Spanish phrases for food

1 phrases
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drinks

Common Spanish phrases for drinks

1 phrases

The Complete Spanish Phrase Collection

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Showing 428 of 428 phrases

A cold beer, please

Una cerveza fría, por favor

A1neutral

A cup of coffee

Una taza de café

A1neutral

a double room

una habitación doble

A1neutral

A glass of red wine

Una copa de vino tinto

A1neutral

A glass of water, please

Un vaso de agua, por favor

A1neutral

A glass of white wine

Una copa de vino blanco

A1neutral

A long time ago

Hace mucho tiempo

A1neutral

a room with a view

una habitación con vistas

B1neutral

a single room

una habitación individual

A1neutral

A table for two, please.

Una mesa para dos, por favor.

A1neutral

After you

Pase usted

A1formal

Air conditioning

El aire acondicionado

A2neutral

All day

Todo el día

A1neutral

Are you sure?

¿Estás seguro?

A2informal

As far as I know

Que yo sepa

B1neutral

As soon as possible

Lo antes posible

B1neutral

at least

por lo menos

A2neutral

At night

por la noche

A1neutral

at the end of the day

al fin y al cabo

B1neutral

Basically

Básicamente

B1neutral

Be careful

Ten cuidado

A2informal

Best wishes

Mis mejores deseos

A2neutral

better late than never

Más vale tarde que nunca

B1neutral

Black coffee

Café negro

A1Neutral

Bless you

Salud

A1neutral

Breakfast

El desayuno

A1neutral

By the way

Por cierto

B1neutral

Call an ambulance

¡Llama a una ambulancia!

A1informal/urgent

Call the police

Llama a la policía

A1informal

Calm down

Cálmate

A2informal

Can I have a bag please

¿Me da una bolsa, por favor?

A1neutral-formal

Can I have a late checkout?

¿Puedo hacer el check-out más tarde?

A2neutral

Can I have a receipt please?

¿Me puede dar un recibo, por favor?

A1Formal/Polite

Can I have more bread?

¿Me trae un poco más de pan, por favor?

A1neutral-polite

Can I pay with cash?

¿Puedo pagar en efectivo?

A1neutral

Can I see the wine list?

¿Puedo ver la carta de vinos, por favor?

A1neutral

Can I store my luggage here?

¿Puedo guardar mi equipaje aquí?

A2neutral

Can I try this on?

¿Puedo probármelo?

A2neutral

Can we split the bill?

¿Podemos dividir la cuenta?

A2neutral

Can you call me a taxi?

¿Me puede llamar un taxi, por favor?

A2formal

Can you do me a favor?

¿Me puedes hacer un favor?

A2neutral

Can you help me?

¿Me puedes ayudar?

A1informal

Can you recommend a good restaurant?

¿Me puede recomendar un buen restaurante?

A2formal

Can you recommend...?

¿Me puede recomendar...?

A2formal

Can you repeat that?

¿Puedes repetir eso, por favor?

A1neutral

Cheers

¡Salud!

A1neutral

Coffee with milk

Un café con leche

A1neutral

Come here

Ven aquí

A1informal

Congratulations

¡Felicidades!

A1neutral

Could you take a picture of us?

¿Nos puedes sacar una foto, por favor?

A2neutral

credit card

tarjeta de crédito

A1neutral

day after tomorrow

pasado mañana

A1neutral

day before yesterday

anteayer

A2neutral

Dinner

La cena

A1neutral

Do you accept credit cards?

¿Aceptan tarjetas de crédito?

A1neutral

Do you have a discount?

¿Tienen algún descuento?

A2neutral

Do you have a swimming pool?

¿Tienes piscina?

A1informal

Do you have any pets?

¿Tienes mascotas?

A1informal

Do you have any vacancies?

¿Tiene habitaciones disponibles?

A2formal

Do you have anything cheaper?

¿Tiene algo más barato?

A1formal (polite)

Do you have children?

¿Tienes hijos?

A1informal

Do you have this in another color?

¿Lo tiene en otro color?

A1formal

Do you have this in another size?

¿Lo tienes en otra talla?

A1neutral/informal

Do you like to dance?

¿Te gusta bailar?

A1informal

Do you speak English?

¿Hablas inglés?

A1informal

Don't be shy

No seas tímido/a

A2informal

Don't worry

No te preocupes

A1informal

Enjoy your meal

Buen provecho

A1neutral

Enjoy your stay

Que disfrute su estancia

A2formal

Excuse me

Perdón

A1neutral

Family & Relationships

La familia

A1neutral

Feel at home

sentirse como en casa

B1neutral

First of all

Primero que nada

A2neutral

For dessert

de postre

A1neutral

for example

por ejemplo

A2neutral

For here or to go

¿Para comer aquí o para llevar?

A1neutral

French fries

patatas fritas

A1neutral

from time to time

de vez en cuando

B1neutral

Get well soon

Que te mejores pronto

A2informal

Give me a hug

Dame un abrazo

A1informal

Give me a kiss

Dame un beso

A1informal

Gluten free

Sin gluten

A1neutral

Go for it

¡Dale!

B1informal

Go straight ahead

Sigue todo recto

A1neutral

Good afternoon

Buenas tardes

A1neutral

Good evening

Buenas tardes

A1neutral

Good luck

¡Buena suerte!

A1neutral

Good morning

Buenos días

A1neutral

grocery store

el supermercado

A1neutral

Happy Anniversary

Feliz aniversario

A2neutral

Happy Birthday

Feliz cumpleaños

A1neutral

Happy Easter

¡Felices Pascuas!

A1neutral

Happy Holidays

Felices fiestas

A1neutral

Happy New Year

¡Feliz Año Nuevo!

A1neutral

Happy Valentine's Day

Feliz Día de San Valentín

A1neutral

Have a good trip

¡Buen viaje!

A1neutral

Have a good weekend

¡Buen fin de semana!

A1neutral

Have a great day

Que tengas un buen día

A1informal

Have a nice day

Que tengas un buen día

A1informal

Here is my business card

Aquí tiene mi tarjeta de visita.

A2formal

hot dog

perrito caliente

A1neutral

How are you?

¿Cómo estás?

A1informal

How do I get to...?

¿Cómo llego a...?

A1neutral

How do you say this in Spanish?

¿Cómo se dice esto en español?

A1neutral

How do you spell that?

¿Cómo se escribe eso?

A1neutral

How far is it?

¿A qué distancia está?

A1neutral

How have you been?

¿Cómo has estado?

A2neutral

How is your family?

¿Cómo está tu familia?

A2informal

How long does it take to get to...?

¿Cuánto se tarda en llegar a...?

A2neutral

How much is this?

¿Cuánto cuesta?

A1neutral

How old are you?

¿Cuántos años tienes?

A1informal

Hurry up

¡Date prisa!

A2informal

I agree

Estoy de acuerdo

A1neutral

I am a beginner

Soy principiante

A1neutral

I am a student

Soy estudiante

A1neutral

I am a tourist

Soy turista.

A1neutral

I am a vegetarian

Soy vegetariano / Soy vegetariana

A1neutral

I am allergic to...

Soy alérgico a... / Soy alérgica a...

A1neutral

I am an only child

Soy hijo único

A2neutral

I am angry

Estoy enojado/a

A2neutral

I am diabetic

Soy diabético / Soy diabética

A1neutral

I am excited

Estoy emocionado/a

A2neutral

I am freezing

Tengo mucho frío

A2neutral

I am from

Soy de...

A1neutral

I am happy

Estoy feliz

A1neutral

I am having trouble breathing

Me cuesta respirar

A2neutral

I am hungry

Tengo hambre

A1neutral

I am in love with you

Estoy enamorado/a de ti

B1romantic

I am intermediate in Spanish

Tengo un nivel intermedio de español.

B1neutral

I am learning Spanish

Estoy aprendiendo español.

A1neutral

I am looking for a job

Estoy buscando trabajo.

A2neutral

I am lost

Estoy perdido / perdida

A1neutral

I am married

Estoy casado / Estoy casada

A1neutral

I am not sure

No estoy seguro/a

A2neutral

I am on a business trip

Estoy de viaje de negocios

B1neutral

I am proud of you

Estoy orgulloso/a de ti

B1neutral

I am sad

Estoy triste

A1neutral

I am scared

Tengo miedo

A2neutral

I am single

Estoy soltero/a

A1neutral

I am sweating

Estoy sudando

A2neutral

I am thirsty

Tengo sed.

A1neutral

I am tired

Estoy cansado/a

A1neutral

I am vegan

Soy vegano / Soy vegana

A1neutral

I am X years old

Tengo X años

A1neutral

I can't believe it

No lo puedo creer

A2neutral

I can't stop thinking about you

No puedo dejar de pensar en ti.

B1romantic

I care about you

Me importas

B1neutral

I disagree

No estoy de acuerdo

A2neutral

I don't eat meat

No como carne

A1neutral

I don't eat pork

No como cerdo

A1neutral

I don't feel well

No me siento bien

A1neutral

I don't know

No sé

A1neutral

I don't speak Spanish well

No hablo español bien

A1neutral

I don't think so

No creo

A2neutral

I don't understand

No entiendo

A1neutral

I have a cat

Tengo un gato.

A1neutral

I have a cold

Estoy resfriado

A1neutral

I have a dog

Tengo un perro.

A1neutral

I have a fever

Tengo fiebre

A1neutral

I have a food allergy

Tengo alergia a...

A1neutral

I have a headache

Me duele la cabeza

A1neutral

I have a lot of work

Tengo mucho trabajo

A2neutral

I have a meeting

Tengo una reunión

A2neutral

I have a reservation

Tengo una reserva

A1neutral

I have a stomach ache

Me duele el estómago

A1neutral

I have no idea

No tengo idea

A2neutral

I have two siblings

Tengo dos hermanos.

A1neutral

I hope so

Espero que sí.

A2neutral

I like to listen to music

Me gusta escuchar música.

A1neutral

I like to read

Me gusta leer

A1neutral

I like to travel

Me gusta viajar.

A1neutral

I like to watch movies

Me gusta ver películas

A1neutral

I like you

Me gustas

A2informal

I look forward to

Tengo muchas ganas de...

B1neutral

I lost my passport

Perdí mi pasaporte

A2neutral

I love you

Te amo

A1romantic

I mean

o sea

B1casual

I miss you

Te extraño

A2neutral

I need a doctor

Necesito un médico

A1neutral

I need a taxi

Necesito un taxi

A1neutral

I need help

Necesito ayuda

A1neutral

I need medicine

Necesito medicina

A1neutral

I need more towels

Necesito más toallas.

A1neutral

I need to contact my embassy

Necesito contactar a mi embajada

A2neutral

I play soccer

Juego al fútbol

A1neutral

I speak a little Spanish

Hablo un poco de español

A1neutral

I think so

Creo que sí

A2neutral

I was about to

Iba a...

B1neutral

I will send you the file

Te enviaré el archivo.

A2neutral

I will take it

Me lo llevo

A1neutral

I work as a...

Soy [profesión]

A2neutral

I work from home

Trabajo desde casa

A2neutral

I would like a map

Quisiera un mapa, por favor.

A1formal

I would like a room

Quisiera una habitación.

A1formal

I would like to check out

Quisiera hacer el check-out.

A2formal

I would like to order

Me gustaría pedir...

A1formal

I would like to return this

Me gustaría devolver esto

A2neutral

I'll be right back

Ahora vuelvo

A1neutral

I'll have the same

Para mí, lo mismo

A1neutral

I'll let you know

Te aviso

A2neutral

I'm afraid not

Me temo que no.

B1neutral

I'm bored

Estoy aburrido / aburrida

A1neutral

I'm confused

Estoy confundido / Estoy confundida

A2neutral

I'm disappointed

Estoy decepcionado/a

B1neutral

I'm fine, thanks

Estoy bien, gracias.

A1neutral

I'm full

Estoy lleno / Estoy llena

A1neutral

I'm here on vacation

Estoy de vacaciones

A2neutral

I'm just looking

Sólo estoy mirando, gracias

A1neutral

I'm looking for

Estoy buscando...

A1neutral

I'm nervous

Estoy nervioso/a

A2neutral

I'm on my way

Estoy en camino

A2neutral

I'm relieved

Estoy aliviado/a

B1neutral

I'm self-employed

Soy autónomo / autónoma

B1neutral

I'm so sorry for your loss

Lo siento mucho por tu pérdida.

B1neutral

I'm traveling alone

Viajo solo / Viajo sola

A2neutral

I'm unemployed

Estoy desempleado/a

A2neutral

I'm worried

Estoy preocupado/a

A2neutral

I've been robbed

Me robaron

A2neutral

Ice cream

helado

A1neutral

In the afternoon

por la tarde

A1neutral

in the morning

por la mañana

A1neutral

Is everything okay?

¿Todo bien?

A2neutral

Is it far from here?

¿Está lejos de aquí?

A2neutral

Is it spicy?

¿Pica?

A1neutral

Is the tip included?

¿La propina está incluida?

A1neutral

Is there anyone who speaks English?

¿Hay alguien que hable inglés?

A1neutral

Is there wifi in the room?

¿Hay wifi en la habitación?

A1neutral

Is this seat taken?

¿Está ocupado?

A2neutral

It depends

Depende

A2neutral

It doesn't matter

No importa

A2neutral

It hurts here

Me duele aquí

A1neutral

It is a gift

Es para regalo

A1neutral

It is cold

Hace frío

A1neutral

It is hot

Hace calor

A1neutral

It is raining

Está lloviendo

A1neutral

It is snowing

Está nevando

A1neutral

It is sunny

Hace sol

A1neutral

It is two thirty

Son las dos y media

A1neutral

It is very difficult

Es muy difícil.

A2neutral

It is very easy

Es muy fácil

A1neutral

It is windy

Hace viento

A1neutral

It makes sense

Tiene sentido

B1neutral

it seems to me that

Me parece que...

B1neutral

It was very good

Estuvo muy bien

A1neutral

It's a long story

Es una larga historia

B1neutral

It's about time

Ya era hora

B1neutral to informal

It's cloudy today

Hoy está nublado

A1neutral

It's none of your business

No es asunto tuyo

B1informal

It's too expensive

Es demasiado caro

A1neutral

It's up to you

Como tú quieras

A2informal

It's worth it

Vale la pena

B1neutral

Just in case

Por si acaso

B1neutral

Just kidding

Es broma

A2informal

Keep the change

Así está bien

A1neutral

Kind of

Más o menos

B1neutral

Lactose intolerant

Soy intolerante a la lactosa

A2neutral

Last month

El mes pasado

A1neutral

Last night

Anoche

A1neutral

laugh out loud

Reírse a carcajadas

B1neutral

Leave me alone

Déjame en paz

A2neutral

Let me know

Avísame

A2neutral

Let's go

Vamos

A1neutral

Let's schedule a call

Programemos una llamada.

B1neutral

literally

Literalmente

B1neutral

Living room

la sala

A1neutral

Long time no see

¡Cuánto tiempo sin verte!

A2informal

Lunch

El almuerzo

A1neutral

Make yourself at home

Siéntete como en tu casa

A2informal

Maybe

Tal vez

A1neutral

Me neither

Yo tampoco

A1neutral

Me too

Yo también

A1neutral

Merry Christmas

¡Feliz Navidad!

A1neutral

movie theater

el cine

A1neutral

My arm hurts

Me duele el brazo.

A2neutral

My back hurts

Me duele la espalda.

A2neutral

My best friend

mi mejor amigo / mi mejor amiga

A1informal

my boyfriend

mi novio

A1neutral

my brother

mi hermano

A1neutral

my dad

mi papá

A1neutral

My darling

Mi amor

A2romantic

my daughter

mi hija

A1neutral

My eyes are tired

Tengo los ojos cansados.

A2neutral

my family

mi familia

A1neutral

My favorite food is...

Mi comida favorita es...

A1neutral

My foot hurts

Me duele el pie.

A2neutral

my girlfriend

mi novia

A1neutral

my grandparents

mis abuelos

A1neutral

My head hurts

Me duele la cabeza.

A1neutral

my husband

mi esposo

A1neutral

My key doesn't work

Mi llave no funciona.

A2neutral

My leg hurts

Me duele la pierna

A1neutral

My love

Mi amor

A1romantic

My mom

mi mamá

A1neutral

My name is

Me llamo [Nombre]

A1neutral

My phone number is...

Mi número de teléfono es...

A1neutral

My pleasure

Con gusto

A2neutral

my sister

mi hermana

A1neutral

my son

mi hijo

A1neutral

my sweetheart

Mi amor

A2romantic

My wallet was stolen

Me robaron la cartera

A2neutral

my wife

mi esposa

A1neutral

Next week

la próxima semana

A1neutral

Next year

El año que viene

A2Neutral

Nice to meet you

Mucho gusto

A1neutral

No problem

De nada

A1neutral

No way

De ninguna manera

B1neutral

No, thank you

No, gracias.

A1neutral

not bad

No está mal

A2neutral

Not too spicy, please

No muy picante, por favor

A1neutral

nothing much

Nada

A1casual

Of course

Claro que sí

A1neutral

Oh my god

¡Dios mío!

A2neutral

on my own

por mi cuenta

B1neutral

On the one hand

Por un lado

B1neutral

on the other hand

por otro lado

B1neutral

one way ticket

billete de ida

A2neutral

Orange juice

Jugo de naranja

A1neutral

phone charger

cargador de celular

A1neutral

Please speak more slowly

Por favor, hable más despacio.

A1formal

Rare, Medium, Well Done

Rojo / Término medio / Bien cocido

A2neutral

Right now

Ahora mismo

A1neutral

room service

servicio de habitaciones

A1neutral

round trip ticket

billete de ida y vuelta

A2neutral

Say cheese!

¡Sonríe!

A1neutral

scrambled eggs

huevos revueltos

A1neutral

See you later

Hasta luego

A1neutral

See you tomorrow

Nos vemos mañana

A1neutral

send an email

enviar un correo electrónico

A2neutral

Send me a message

Mándame un mensaje

A2informal

Separate checks, please

¿Nos trae cuentas separadas, por favor?

A2polite

Seriously

En serio

B1neutral

Shut up

Cállate

A2informal

Sleep tight

Que duermas bien.

A1informal

so so

Más o menos

A1neutral

Someone stole my bag

Me robaron el bolso

A2neutral

Sparkling water

Agua con gas

A1Neutral

Sweet dreams

Que tengas dulces sueños

A1informal

Swimming pool

piscina

A1neutral

Take care

Cuídate

A1informal

Talk to you later

Hablamos luego

A1neutral

Tap water

Agua del grifo

A1Neutral

Thank you very much

Muchas gracias

A1neutral

That sounds good

Me parece bien

A2neutral

That's cool

Qué genial

A2casual

That's enough

Basta

A2neutral

That's funny

Qué gracioso

A2neutral

That's interesting

Qué interesante

A2neutral

That's right

Así es

A1neutral

That's what I mean

A eso me refiero

B1neutral

The air conditioning isn't working

El aire acondicionado no funciona.

A2neutral

The bill, please

La cuenta, por favor

A1neutral

the key for the room

la llave de la habitación

A1neutral

The menu, please

La carta, por favor.

A1neutral

There has been an accident

Ha habido un accidente

A2neutral

This is delicious

Está delicioso

A1neutral

This morning

Esta mañana

A1neutral

To be honest

Para ser honesto/a

B1neutral

Today is Monday

Hoy es lunes

A1neutral

Tomorrow morning

Mañana por la mañana

A1neutral

Turn left

Gira a la izquierda

A1informal

turn right

Gira a la derecha

A1neutral

Until next time

Hasta la próxima

A2neutral

Wait a moment

Espera un momento

A1neutral

We are looking for

Estamos buscando

A2neutral

What a shame

Qué pena

A2neutral

What are you doing?

¿Qué haces?

A1informal

What are you thinking about?

¿En qué piensas?

B1informal

What are your hobbies?

¿Cuáles son tus pasatiempos?

A2neutral

What day is it today?

¿Qué día es hoy?

A1neutral

What do you do for work?

¿A qué te dedicas?

A1neutral

What do you mean?

¿Qué quieres decir?

A2informal

What do you recommend?

¿Qué me recomienda?

A1formal

What do you think?

¿Qué piensas?

A2informal

What does this mean?

¿Qué significa esto?

A1neutral

What happened?

¿Qué pasó?

A2neutral

what have you been up to

¿Qué has hecho?

B1informal

What is the date today?

¿Cuál es la fecha de hoy?

A1neutral

What is the special of the day?

¿Cuál es el especial del día?

A1neutral

What is the wifi password?

¿Cuál es la contraseña del wifi?

A1neutral

What is this called?

¿Cómo se llama esto?

A1neutral

What is your email address?

¿Cuál es tu correo electrónico?

A1neutral

What is your favorite color?

¿Cuál es tu color favorito?

A1neutral

What is your name?

¿Cómo te llamas?

A1informal

What is your phone number?

¿Cuál es tu número de teléfono?

A1informal

What sports do you play?

¿Qué deportes practicas?

A2neutral

what the hell

¿Qué demonios?

B2informal

What time do you close?

¿A qué hora cierran?

A1neutral

What time do you open?

¿A qué hora abren?

A1neutral

what time is breakfast

¿A qué hora es el desayuno?

A1neutral

What time is checkout?

¿A qué hora es la salida?

A2neutral

What time is it?

¿Qué hora es?

A1neutral

What time is the next bus?

¿A qué hora sale el próximo autobús?

A2neutral

What's on sale?

¿Qué está en oferta?

A1neutral

What's the weather like?

¿Qué tiempo hace?

A1neutral

What's up dude

¿Qué onda?

A2casual

What's up?

¿Qué tal?

A1neutral

What's your profession?

¿Cuál es tu profesión?

A2neutral

Where are the fitting rooms?

¿Dónde están los probadores?

A1neutral

Where are you from?

¿De dónde eres?

A1informal

Where can I buy...?

¿Dónde puedo comprar...?

A1neutral

Where can I rent a car?

¿Dónde puedo alquilar un coche?

A2neutral

Where do you live?

¿Dónde vives?

A1informal

Where is the airport?

¿Dónde está el aeropuerto?

A1neutral

Where is the bathroom?

¿Dónde está el baño?

A1neutral

Where is the bus stop?

¿Dónde está la parada de autobús?

A1neutral

where is the embassy

¿Dónde está la embajada?

A1neutral

Where is the nearest hospital?

¿Dónde está el hospital más cercano?

A1neutral

Where is the nearest pharmacy?

¿Dónde está la farmacia más cercana?

A1neutral

Where is the police station?

¿Dónde está la estación de policía?

A1neutral

Where is the train station?

¿Dónde está la estación de tren?

A1neutral

Will you be my boyfriend?

¿Quieres ser mi novio?

B1informal

Will you be my girlfriend?

¿Quieres ser mi novia?

B1romantic

Will you marry me?

¿Te quieres casar conmigo?

B1romantic

With ice

Con hielo

A1Neutral

With pleasure

Con mucho gusto

A2neutral

Without ice

Sin hielo

A1neutral

Yes, please

Sí, por favor

A1neutral

You are beautiful

Eres hermosa

A2romantic

You are my everything

Eres mi todo

B1romantic

You are right

Tienes razón.

A2informal

You are very handsome

Eres muy guapo

A2informal

You are wrong

Estás equivocado/a

B1neutral

You drive me crazy

Me vuelves loco/a

B1informal

You make me happy

Me haces feliz

A2neutral

You mean a lot to me

Significas mucho para mí.

B1neutral

You speak very well

Hablas muy bien español.

A2informal

You're kidding

¿Bromeas?

B1informal

You're welcome

De nada

A1neutral

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Common Questions About Learning Spanish Phrases

What are the most important Spanish phrases to learn first?

Start with basic greetings ("Hola," "Buenos días"), polite expressions ("Por favor," "Gracias"), and essential questions ("¿Dónde está...?" "¿Cuánto cuesta?"). Our Essential Phrases section highlights the must-know expressions for beginners.

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Quality beats quantity. Focus on learning 5-10 phrases thoroughly each day—including pronunciation, usage, and context. It's better to know 50 phrases well than 500 phrases poorly.

Are these phrases used in Spain or Latin America?

Our phrases are universal Spanish that's understood everywhere. Where regional variations exist, we include notes about Spain vs. Latin America usage and provide country-specific alternatives.

What's the difference between formal and informal phrases?

Spanish has formal (usted) and informal (tú) forms. Use formal with strangers, elders, and professional settings. Use informal with friends, family, and children. Each phrase is labeled with its formality level.

Can I learn Spanish just by memorizing phrases?

Yes, for basic communication! Memorizing phrases gets you speaking quickly. As you progress, you'll naturally understand grammar patterns from the phrases. Many successful learners start with phrases before diving into formal grammar.

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