Master Spanish Pronunciation with Tongue Twisters
Perfect your accent with 61+ authentic Spanish trabalenguas from across Spain and Latin America. Practice the R sound, improve fluency, and speak like a native.
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Find trabalenguas perfect for your pronunciation goals, from mastering the R sound to regional variations.
Short
Quick and snappy twisters
Beginner
Easy tongue twisters perfect for starting out
Classic
Traditional and well-known twisters
vowel-sounds
Spanish tongue twisters: vowel-sounds
r-sound
Master the Spanish single tap R
b-v-sound
Distinguish between B and V
Food
Spanish tongue twisters: Food
s-sound
Master the Spanish S sound
Children
Kid-friendly trabalenguas
Animals
Tongue twisters featuring animals
Kids
Spanish tongue twisters: Kids
l-sound
Practice L and LL distinctions
General Spanish
Universal Spanish tongue twisters
rr-sound
Practice the rolled RR sound
j-sound
Spanish tongue twisters: j-sound
Intermediate
Moderate challenges to build your skills
Practice
Spanish tongue twisters: Practice
ch-sound
Spanish tongue twisters: ch-sound
d-sound
Spanish tongue twisters: d-sound
p-sound
Spanish tongue twisters: p-sound
Nature
Spanish tongue twisters: Nature
ll-sound
Spanish tongue twisters: ll-sound
Funny
Humorous and entertaining twisters
Classroom
Spanish tongue twisters: Classroom
Playful
Spanish tongue twisters: Playful
f-sound
Spanish tongue twisters: f-sound
k-sound
Spanish tongue twisters: k-sound
ñ-sound
Spanish tongue twisters: ñ-sound
t-sound
Spanish tongue twisters: t-sound
qu-sound
Spanish tongue twisters: qu-sound
pl-sound
Spanish tongue twisters: pl-sound
tr-sound
Perfect the TR consonant cluster
x-sound
Spanish tongue twisters: x-sound
Mexican
Tongue twisters from Mexico
The Complete Spanish Tongue Twister Database
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Ana tiene una banana.
Ana has a banana.
Bebo vino bien bebido.
I drink very well-drunk wine.
Bota la pelota, Pepe.
Bounce the ball, Pepe.
Busco el vasco bizco.
I'm looking for the cross-eyed Basque.
Cae la clave del clavo.
The key of the nail falls.
Camarón, caramelo, camarón.
Shrimp, caramel, shrimp.
Chema come chochos anchos.
Chema eats wide lupini beans.
Chicos y chicas charlan.
Boys and girls chat.
Coco canta con su primo.
Coco sings with his cousin.
Cómelo, Cosme, con calma.
Eat it, Cosme, calmly.
Con un cuchillo de acero.
With a steel knife.
Coro canta, corre, coro.
A choir sings, runs, a choir.
Cuesta subir la cuesta.
It's hard to climb the hill.
De dos, dicen dados.
They say 'dice' for two.
Dedo, dado, dudo, deda, dido.
Finger, die (dice), I doubt, deda (nonsense word), dido (nonsense word).
El ajo picó a la col, la col picó al ajo.
The garlic bit the cabbage, the cabbage bit the garlic.
El bebé bebe bebidas con burbujas.
The baby drinks drinks with bubbles.
El flan flamenco es fantástico.
The flamenco flan is fantastic.
El hipopótamo Hipo está con hipo.
The hippopotamus Hipo has the hiccups.
El oso mimoso me ama.
The cuddly bear loves me.
El que poco coco come, poco coco compra.
He who eats little coconut, buys little coconut.
El sol brilla sin cesar.
The sun shines without stopping.
El vino vino, pero el vino no vino vino.
The wine came, but the wine did not come as wine.
El zapatero Sapatín zapateaba los zapatos de la zapatera Zapatona.
The shoemaker Sapatín was tapping the shoes of the shoemaker Zapatona.
Fui a la feria a por fresas.
I went to the fair for strawberries.
Gallo y grillo gritan, gozan.
Rooster and cricket shout, enjoy.
Gira la jirafa gigante.
The giant giraffe spins.
Había un perro debajo de un carro.
There was a dog under a car.
Jamás jamé jamón.
I never ate ham.
Juan junta juncos junto a la zanja.
Juan gathers reeds next to the ditch.
Kiosco, kiosquero, quédate quieto.
Kiosk, kiosk keeper, stay still.
La rata roe la ropa.
The rat gnaws the clothes.
La sal del salero sale sola.
The salt from the salt shaker comes out by itself.
Lado, ledo, lido, lodo, ludo.
Side, happy, I read, mud, I play.
Lirios lilas le gustan a Lilia.
Lilia likes lilac lilies.
Mi mamá me mima mucho.
My mom pampers me a lot.
Ñoño Yáñez come ñame en las mañanas.
Ñoño Yáñez eats yam in the mornings.
Pablito clavó un clavito en la calva de un calvito.
Little Pablo hammered a little nail into the bald head of a little bald man.
Pablito piso el piso, pisando el piso Pablito.
Pablito stepped on the floor, stepping on the floor, Pablito.
Paco Peco, chico rico.
Paco Peco, a rich boy.
Pancha plancha con cuatro planchas.
Pancha irons with four irons.
Pepe pela patatas para una tortilla.
Pepe peels potatoes for an omelette.
Por la puerta va Pedro.
Pedro goes through the door.
Quique quiere queso.
Quique wants cheese.
Rosa Rizo reza en ruso.
Rosa Rizo prays in Russian.
Si la sierva no te sirve, no sirve como sierva.
If the maid isn't of service to you, she is of no use as a maid.
Siete serpientes serenas.
Seven serene snakes.
Susi suma sin saber sumar.
Susi adds without knowing how to add.
Tengo un tío cajonero.
I have an uncle who is a box/drawer maker.
Tito, toma tu té.
Tito, drink your tea.
Un burro comía berros.
A donkey was eating watercress.
Un limón, medio limón.
One lemon, half a lemon.
Un nido de perdigones, tiene cinco perdigoncitos.
A nest of partridges has five little partridges.
Un ratón reptó risueño.
A smiling mouse crept.
Un tren tras otro tren.
One train after another train.
Un tubo tiró un tubo.
A tube threw a tube.
Veo venir veinte vientos.
I see twenty winds coming.
Wendy y Walter viajan.
Wendy and Walter travel.
Xóchitl tiene un xilófono.
Xóchitl has a xylophone.
Yo no compro coco.
I don't buy coconut.
Zorro, zorro, pide socorro.
Fox, fox, asks for help.
Why Tongue Twisters Are Essential for Spanish Fluency
Spanish tongue twisters (trabalenguas) are more than just fun phrases—they're powerful pronunciation tools that train your mouth muscles to produce authentic Spanish sounds.
The repetitive nature of trabalenguas helps you master difficult sound combinations like the Spanish R, the TR cluster, and regional variations. Regular practice leads to clearer speech and greater confidence.
Did You Know?
Native Spanish speakers use trabalenguas to warm up their voices before public speaking, just like actors and singers do with vocal exercises!
Perfect Your Accent
Target specific sounds that are challenging for non-native speakers, like the rolled R, soft R, and various consonant clusters.
Build Fluency
Improve your speech speed and smoothness. Tongue twisters train you to link words naturally, just like native speakers do.
Strengthen Memory
The rhythmic patterns in trabalenguas enhance vocabulary retention and make learning new words more engaging and memorable.
Have Fun Learning
Learning Spanish doesn't have to be boring! Tongue twisters add a playful element to your practice routine and build confidence.
Common Questions About Spanish Tongue Twisters
How do I practice tongue twisters effectively?
Start slowly, focusing on correct pronunciation of each sound. Gradually increase speed as you become more comfortable. Record yourself to track progress, and use our audio examples at different speeds to guide your practice.
What's the difference between the Spanish R and RR?
The single R (r) is a soft tap against the roof of your mouth, like a quick "d" sound. The double RR (rr) is a rolled or trilled sound requiring multiple rapid taps. Tongue twisters help you master both!
Are tongue twisters different in Spain vs. Latin America?
While many trabalenguas are universal, some are region-specific and reflect local pronunciation patterns. Our database includes regional tags so you can practice the variety of Spanish you're learning.
How often should I practice tongue twisters?
Even 5-10 minutes daily can make a huge difference. Consistency is more important than length. Try to practice 2-3 different tongue twisters each session, focusing on your problem sounds.