Greetings in Spanish
 

This list will help you familiarize yourself with the most frequently used words, phrases and idioms.

By memorizing these Spanish phrases before you go abroad, you will find that you benefit more from your language course or holiday (e.g in Spain, Argentina, Costa Rica or Ecuador) once you start. You will also be able to interact better with the locals and will also get a flavour of their local culture
 

The first impression counts

With the following sentences you will learn to greet and introduce yourself, learn how to ask questions, learn about manners & etiquette, general answers and other useful phrases.

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Salutación en Español - Greetings in Spanish

Hola Hello 
Buenos días / Buenas tardes Good morning / good afternoon
Buenas tardes / Buenas noches Good evening / Good night
Bienvenido Welcome
Adiós Good bye
Hasta luego See you soon / Bye
Hasta entonces / pronto See you then / soon


Pronombres interrogativos - Question words

¿Cómo? How?
¿Quién? Who?
¿Por qué? Why?
¿Qué? What?
¿Dónde? Where?
¿Cuándo? When?
¿Cuánto? How much /many?
¿Hay...? Is/are there?
¿Dónde hay un banco? Where is a bank?
¿Cuánto cuesta? How much is it?
¿Qué hora es? What time is it?
¿Tienes...? Do you have..?
Quisiera... I would like…


Etiqueta - etiquette

¿Cómo está usted? How are you?
Estoy bien, gracias. I am very well, thank you.
¿Le puedo ayudar? Can I help you
Por favor Please
¿Quisiera tomar algo? Would you like to drink something?
Muchas gracias. Thank you (very much)
Disculpe, ... Excuse me
Lo siento I am sorry
Perdone Pardon me,
Con su permiso If you'll excuse me.
De nada. You're welcome.
¿Se puede? May I... ?


Respuestas generales - Common answers

Yes
No No
Depende... That depends
No lo sé. I don´t know
No sé I don´t know
No hablo mucho español I don't speak much English.
No lo creo. I don't think so
Supongo que sí I suppose so
Creo ... I think so
No pasa nada. It doesn't matter
Me da igual. I don't mind
Por supuesto. Of course
Es verdad. That´s true
Con gusto With pleasure
Es un placer para mí. It´s a pleasure
Correcto. True


General - General

¿Podría hablar más despacio, por favor? Could you speak slower, please?
¡Que aproveche! Enjoy the meal!
¿Podría hablar con el /la señor/a ..? May I please speak to Mr…/Mrs…?
¡Buen viaje! Have a safe journey!
¡Mucha suerte! Good luck!
¡Cuídate! Take Care!
¡Que tengan un buen día! Have a nice day!
¡Que lo pases bien! Have a great time!

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