For any Spanish beginner, it’s always important to know the essentials.

These are must-know words and

phrases if you’ve just started learning. Take a look at these first words in our guide of the 1,000 most
common Spanish words.

Sí — yes

No — no

¿entiende(s)? — do you understand?

No entiendo — i don’t understand

No (lo) sé — i don’t know

No tengo ni idea — i have no idea

No hablo español — i don’t speak spanish

Estoy perdido(a) — i’m lost