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
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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| 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 |
| ¿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… |
| ¿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... ? |
| Sí | 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 |
| ¿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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