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Spanish Vocabulary

Build a useful Spanish vocabulary with topic lists, CEFR paths, visual flashcards, audio pronunciation, phonetic guides, examples, and dictionary-backed practice. Start by theme, by level, or with focused flashcard review.

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111+Spanish vocabulary themes5400+theme-linked word entriesA1-B2level paths retained as subpages

The best way into Spanish vocabulary

Ranking pages usually offer lists or basic flashcards. Inklingo can go further because every set can connect to pronunciation, images, examples, dictionary notes, CEFR levels, and active study.

Topic-first learning

Study words in meaningful groups: restaurants, family, travel, school, weather, emotions, work, and more.

Pronunciation built in

Use audio, IPA, phonetic hints, and example sentences so Spanish words become speakable, not just recognizable.

Practice paths

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Popular Spanish vocabulary sets

Start with high-value topics, then open any set for the full vocabulary list and study controls.

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Two stylized figures waving goodbye to each other at the end of a brightly lit path.
A smiling woman standing in an open doorway with her arms wide open, warmly greeting and receiving a person who is arriving.
A cheerful person standing at a brightly lit doorway with arms open wide, smiling warmly while greeting another person who is arriving.
Language & Communication22 words

Spanish Greetings & Farewells

Learn essential Spanish greetings and farewells! Master saying hello, goodbye, welcome, and take care with these 29 useful words and phrases.

Open topic set
A clear glass bottle filled with golden cooking oil, sitting next to a small ceramic bowl on a wooden counter.
A bright yellow lemon cut in half on a clean wooden surface, showing its juicy segments.
A wooden bowl filled with a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables like apples, carrots, and broccoli.
Food & Drink158 words

Food & Cooking in Spanish

Master Spanish food and cooking vocabulary! Learn words for ingredients, dishes, cooking verbs, and meal times. Essential for travelers and food lovers.

Open topic set
A blue tent pitched in a green forest clearing near a small campfire.
A friendly official in a blue uniform checking a traveler's suitcase at a colorful border crossing booth.
A large commercial airplane with a colorful tail design parked at an airport terminal gate.
Travel & Places75 words

Travel & Tourism in Spanish

Master travel vocabulary in Spanish! Learn essential words for booking, accommodation, customs, and exploring destinations. Perfect for your next trip!

Open topic set
A child happily hugging a large, soft teddy bear.
Two stylized figures standing and embracing each other warmly, illustrating a hug.
A kind-faced elderly person smiling warmly while holding a child's hand.
People & Relationships91 words

Family & Relationships in Spanish

Master Spanish family vocabulary! Learn words for parents, siblings, partners, friends, and more with tips and examples.

Open topic set
A large, solitary white bird's wing with visible feathers, fully extended against a clear blue sky, illustrating flight.
A simple illustration of a friendly brown dog standing on green grass.
A colorful illustration showing a group of diverse animals, including a friendly lion, a large gray elephant, and a colorful parrot perched on a branch, standing together in a grassy landscape.
Nature & Environment111 words

Animals in Spanish

Learn 141 Spanish words for animals, including pets, farm animals, wildlife, and birds. Useful vocabulary for travel and conversation.

Open topic set
A simple illustration of a person's torso showing the stomach area.
A simple drawing of a person's torso with a highlighted circle over the stomach area.
A man applying shaving cream to his face in front of a bathroom sink.
People & Relationships149 words

Body Parts in Spanish

Learn 182 essential Spanish words for body parts. Master vocabulary for anatomy, health, and everyday descriptions with grammar tips and cultural insights.

Open topic set
A single, bright yellow lemon resting on a plain white surface.
A single, ripe yellow banana resting on a plain surface.
A high quality storybook illustration showing a bright blue whale swimming in the ocean.
Home & Daily Life26 words

Colors in Spanish

Learn 41 essential Spanish color words! Master gender agreement, word order, and common shades to describe anything vividly.

Open topic set
A friendly bartender standing behind a long wooden bar counter, serving a cup of coffee to a customer sitting on a red stool.
A depiction of a wooden service counter with three empty stools, representing a bar.
A colorful illustration of a cozy coffee shop interior, showing a barista standing behind a counter with a steaming coffee cup and pastries.
Food & Drink26 words

Restaurant & Ordering in Spanish

Master restaurant vocabulary in Spanish! Learn to order food, drinks, and interact with staff with these 29 essential words and phrases.

Open topic set
A cozy, well-lit bedroom featuring a large comfortable bed with soft pillows and a wooden nightstand.
A person handing a set of keys to another person in front of a small apartment building.
A stack of colorful currency bills and coins placed next to a miniature, simplified red house illustration, symbolizing payment for housing.
Home & Daily Life95 words

House & Rooms in Spanish

Master Spanish vocabulary for your home! Learn essential words for rooms, furniture, and household items with practical tips and cultural insights.

Open topic set

Start with the most common Spanish words

The fastest way to build a useful vocabulary is by frequency. The 1,000 most common Spanish words cover roughly 87% of everyday Spanish — learn these first and everything else gets easier.

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Spanish vocabulary by theme

These are the comprehensive theme pages. They are the primary structure behind the hub.

Browse 111 themes

People & Relationships

Family, body, emotions, personality, and everyday social life.

11 topics shown
Emotions & Feelings in Spanish 209Body Parts in Spanish 149Personality Traits in Spanish 110Family & Relationships in Spanish 91Appearance & Physical Description in Spanish 49Age & Life Stages in Spanish 47Love & Romance in Spanish 46Death & Mourning in Spanish 25Friendship in Spanish 18Birth & Babies in Spanish 17Wedding in Spanish 15

Food & Drink

Food, cooking, restaurants, drinks, ingredients, and dining words.

10 topics shown
Food & Cooking in Spanish 158Spanish Meals & Dining: 60 Essential Words 53Drinks & Beverages in Spanish 44Kitchen & Utensils in Spanish 34Meat & Seafood in Spanish 30Desserts & Sweets in Spanish 27Vegetables in Spanish 27Restaurant & Ordering in Spanish 26Fruits in Spanish 21Spices & Condiments in Spanish 17

Home & Daily Life

Objects, routines, clothes, shopping, health, and practical daily vocabulary.

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Health & Medicine in Spanish 221Illness & Symptoms in Spanish 97House & Rooms in Spanish 95Clothing & Fashion in Spanish 72Shopping & Stores in Spanish 55Furniture & Decor in Spanish 35Cleaning & Chores in Spanish 28Accessories & Jewelry in Spanish 27Colors in Spanish 26Bathroom in Spanish 14Garden & Outdoor in Spanish 14Bedroom in Spanish 7

Nature & Environment

Animals, weather, plants, space, ecology, and the natural world.

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Animals in Spanish 111Nature & Landscape in Spanish 61Weather & Climate in Spanish 44Farming & Agriculture in Spanish 38Space & Astronomy in Spanish 38Plants & Flowers in Spanish 36Birds in Spanish 21Environment & Ecology in Spanish 21Insects & Bugs in Spanish 20Sea Creatures in Spanish 20Seasons & Holidays in Spanish 15Pets in Spanish 10Trees in Spanish 9Energy & Sustainability in Spanish 1

Education & Work

School, university, jobs, business, money, technology, and professional Spanish.

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Work & Professions in Spanish 271Business & Economy in Spanish 181Money & Finance in Spanish 126School & Education in Spanish 111Reading & Writing in Spanish 69Technology & Internet in Spanish 66University & Academic Spanish Words 55Computers & Devices in Spanish 31Math & Science in Spanish 31Office & Workplace Spanish Words 13

Travel & Places

Transportation, hotels, directions, countries, city life, and trip essentials.

10 topics shown
Countries & Nationalities in Spanish 118Transportation & Vehicles in Spanish 85Travel & Tourism in Spanish 75City & Urban Life in Spanish 69Geography in Spanish 52Directions & Navigation in Spanish 25Airport & Flights in Spanish 21Driving & Traffic in Spanish 19Hotel & Accommodation in Spanish 12Public Transport in Spanish 10

Culture & Entertainment

Music, books, movies, sports, hobbies, parties, religion, and media.

15 topics shown
Religion & Spirituality in Spanish 104Sports & Exercise in Spanish 92Music & Instruments in Spanish 52Movies & TV in Spanish 47Party & Celebration Vocabulary in Spanish 44Media & Journalism in Spanish 43Art & Creativity in Spanish 41Hobbies & Leisure in Spanish 40Theater & Performance in Spanish: 32 Essential Words 30Games & Toys in Spanish 29Books & Literature in Spanish 25Gym & Fitness in Spanish 10Dance in Spanish 9Soccer/Football in Spanish 8Photography in Spanish 6

Language & Communication

Greetings, questions, opinions, requests, connectors, slang, and phone Spanish.

13 topics shown
Spanish Exclamations & Interjections 46Polite Expressions & Manners in Spanish 32Phone & Communication in Spanish 28Spanish Greetings & Farewells 22Spanish Insults & Vulgar Words 20Spanish Slang & Informal Words 15Opinions & Debate in Spanish 13Apologies & Excuses in Spanish 11Spanish Questions: Essential Words for Asking 11Social Media in Spanish 10Agreement & Disagreement in Spanish 7Connecting Words in Spanish 2Requests & Commands in Spanish 1

Other

Additional Spanish vocabulary topics worth exploring.

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Politics & Government in Spanish 178Crime & Law in Spanish 151Time & Dates in Spanish 74Materials & Textures in Spanish 59Spanish Numbers & Counting 57Police & Justice in Spanish 55Quantity & Measurement in Spanish 52War & Military in Spanish 45Shapes & Sizes in Spanish 34Construction & Building in Spanish 31Tools & Hardware in Spanish 26Days & Months in Spanish 22Emergency & Safety in Spanish 16Frequency & Time Expressions in Spanish 11Position & Movement in Spanish 11Comparison & Degree in Spanish 7

Spanish vocabulary by level

The CEFR drill pages remain as subpages of this Spanish Vocabulary hub.

A1 BeginnerCore survival words, greetings, numbers, food, family, and simple daily life.A2 ElementaryEveryday routines, travel, shopping, opinions, and more flexible sentence building.B1 IntermediateWork, stories, social topics, abstract ideas, and vocabulary for real conversations.B2 Upper IntermediateNuanced vocabulary for debate, media, culture, study, work, and polished expression.

Practice Spanish vocabulary

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Spanish Flashcards

Topic-based visual flashcard sets with translations, pronunciation, examples, and links into the dictionary.

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Spanish Vocabulary Practice

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Spanish vocabulary FAQ

Short answers for learners choosing where to begin.

What is the best way to learn Spanish vocabulary?

Start with high-use words grouped by topic, hear the pronunciation, connect each word to an example sentence, and review with active practice instead of rereading lists.

Should I study Spanish vocabulary by level or by theme?

Use both. CEFR levels keep the difficulty manageable, while themes make words easier to remember because they belong to real situations like restaurants, travel, family, or work.

Does this vocabulary include audio and images?

Many Inklingo dictionary entries include pronunciation audio, IPA, phonetic guides, generated images, example sentences, translations, and learning notes.

Where should beginners start?

Beginners should start with the most common Spanish words and practical A1 themes such as greetings, numbers, food, family, colors, body parts, and travel basics.

How many Spanish words do I need to know?

The 1,000 most common Spanish words cover roughly 87% of everyday Spanish, and 2,000–3,000 words is enough for comfortable conversation. Learning by frequency first means every word you study appears constantly in real Spanish.