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Must-Know Spanish Words and Phrases for Beginners

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  When learning Spanish words, the first question that naturally arises is where to begin. There are a large number of important Spanish words needed to build a solid basic vocabulary.
 

To understand your first texts and dialogues in Spanish, you should therefore start by learning basic idioms and Spanish expressions.

Later, you can then add everyday Spanish words to your vocabulary. To give you an idea of ​​which important Spanish words you can start your vocabulary training with, we have selected the most important Spanish words, phrases, and expressions for you.

To help you practice Spanish conjugation diligently, we have also included the 30 most important Spanish verbs. Learning Spanish as a beginner can feel overwhelming, but starting with the most important words and phrases makes it much easier. From everyday greetings to essential expressions, this guide will help you speak Spanish confidently and build a solid foundation for your language journey.

Important Spanish Words and Phrases for Beginners

Our list of essential Spanish words and phrases for beginners includes phrases you can use after your very first Spanish lesson. This list focuses on providing you with words for simple initial dialogues. It's important to start speaking Spanish from the beginning and actively use key Spanish words as soon as possible. Once you've mastered these words, you can begin learning more topic-based Spanish vocabulary.

Spanish

 English Spanish English

Hola

 Hello ¿Cómo estás? How are you doing?

Buenos dias

 Good Day Gracias Thanks

Muy bien

 Very good ¿Qué tal? How are you doing?

¿Y tú?

 And you? ¿Cómo te llamas? What is your name?

Me Llamo

 My name is... Bienvenido Welcome

Nos vemos

 Goodbye Por favor Please

Hasta luego

 See you later Lo siento I'm sorry.

Vale

 OK, agreed. No entiendo I don't understand.

¡Salud!

 Greetings! Buenas tardes Good evening

Hasta la próxima vez

 See you next time ¡Que aproveche! Enjoy your meal!

¿Qué hay?

 What's new? Trabajador Employees

Cuídate

 You take care ¿Dónde está el baño? Where is the restroom?

Hola, soy

 Hello, I am... Aquí tiene Please (orders)

Yo tengo ... años

 I am___years old Camarero Waiter

Soy de

 I come from... ¿Qué haces hoy? What are you doing today?

Perdón!

 Excuse me Disculpe! Excuse me!

¿Dónde vives?

 Where do you live? Preparar un café Make coffee

¿Puedes ayudarme?

 Could you help me? ¿Puedes repetirlo? Could you repeat that?

¡Claro!

 Clear! ¿Cuánto cuesta esto? How much does that cost?

¿Qué significa [deutsches Wort] en Español?

 What does [German word] mean in Spanish? ¡De nada! You're welcome!

Por supuesto!

Naturally! ¡El menú por favor! The menu, please!

¡La cuenta por favor!

 The check, please! La propina – The tip

Me gustaría

 I would like to aeropuerto Airport

The 30 Most Important Spanish Verbs for Beginners

Spanish verbs are among the most important word categories in the Spanish language and are a crucial part of every Spanish sentence. You should also familiarize yourself with the most important Spanish verbs when learning Spanish grammar. You will need them especially when learning Spanish conjugation. Don't be confused when learning Spanish verbs by the fact that different words in Spanish have the same German translation. This is the case with the Spanish verbs *ser * and *estar* , or * oír* and *escuchar *. While they share the same German translation, they have different meanings in Spanish.

Spanish English Spanish English
ser be hacer make
tener have estar be
beber drink comer eat
limpiar clean jugar play
aprender learn enseñar teach
cocinar cook tomar take, drink
dar give llamar call
decir say oír hear
oler smell ver see
escuchar hear sentir feel
conducir drive pedir order please
salir go out creer believe
poner set, lay vivir life
escribir write abrir open
bailar dance cambiar change

Simple Spanish Dialogues for Beginners to Improve Vocabulary

To help you see the new Spanish words in everyday use and in context with other words, we've created some Spanish dialogues for beginners. Take a close look at them and maybe even try reading them aloud.

This way, you can also learn the pronunciation of the Spanish phrases and words. We've made sure to use mostly the Spanish words from our list.

You'll also find the German translation for each Spanish dialogue. This will certainly help you with your learning.

Tomamos café en la oficina

Juan: Hello Manuel! ¿Como estás?
Manuel: ¡Estoy bien! ¿Y tú?
Juan: Todo bien, como siempre. ¿Quieres tomar un café?
Manuel: Sí, por supuesto, vamos a la cocina and prepare a café.

We drink coffee in the office

Juan: Hi Manuel, how are you?
Manuel: I'm fine, how are you?
Juan: I'm fine, as always. Would you like a coffee?
Manuel: Yes, of course, let's go into the kitchen and make some coffee.

¿Dónde está el baño?

Miguel: Disculpe, ¿Dónde está el baño?
Camarera: Al fondo, a la derecha
Miguel: ¡Muchas gracias!

Where is the toilet?

Miguel: Excuse me, where is the restroom?
Waitress : In the back, on the right.
Miguel: Thank you very much!

En un restaurante

Juan: ¡Buenas tardes! Una botella de agua, por favor.
Camarero: ¡Con mucho gusto!
Juan: ¿Cuál es el menú del día?
Camarero: Cerdo y patatas
Juan: Perfecto, y una copa de vino, por favor.
Camarero: ¡Aquí tiene, buen provecho!

In a restaurant

Juan: Good afternoon, a bottle of water, please.
Waiter: With pleasure!
Juan: What's the daily special?
Waiter: Pork and potatoes.
Juan: Perfect, and a glass of wine, please.
Waiter: Here you are, enjoy your meal!

Pedir un taxi

Pablo: "Cuánto cuesta el taxi hacia el aeropuerto?"
Taxista: 35 euros, sin propina.
Pablo: Vale, me gustaría reserve para mañana al mediodía.
Taxista: ¡Con mucho gusto, hasta pronto!
Pablo: ¡Hasta luego!

Order a taxi

Pablo: How much is the taxi to the airport?
Taxi driver: 35 euros, without tip.
Paul: OK, I'd like to book it for tomorrow at noon.
Taxi driver: With pleasure, see you soon!
Pablo: See you soon!

In conclusion, beginner dialogues are a great way to learn Spanish words actively.

The best way to learn important new Spanish words and use them in your own Spanish sentences in the long term is to actively apply them during vocabulary practice and write your own sentences and dialogues with them. The best thing to do is sit down now and write a few Spanish dialogues for beginners. Use some of the words from our list above and write a few simple Spanish dialogues. This way, you'll learn Spanish from the very beginning and actively use your new Spanish phrases and words.

Would you like to improve your Spanish actively and have lots of fun? Then you might be interested in our Spanish language trips to Cuba or Spain . There, you'll learn the basics of the Spanish language in an effective course and can immediately practice them with native Spanish speakers in your free time.

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