Learn Spanish

Have you always wanted to learn Spanish but didn’t know where to start? Well, lucky
for you we’ve compiled a list of 50 Spanish words that you should start with. These
are the most basic words you will need to know to begin learning Spanish.
Like any other language, the foundation of Spanish is based around a small number of
words and phrases. Knowing these will allow you to build confidence and start to put
together more complex sentences and ideas.

To make it even easier, we’ve broken this list into categories so you can get started
learning and practicing specific skills.
Basic Spanish Words
With these basic words, you will be able to begin to form sentences and provide
answers to simple questions. These basic words will also aid you in connecting
sentences and ideas as you begin to learn more Spanish words.

1. Hola (Hello)
2. Adios (Goodbye)
3. Gracias (Thank you)
4. Por favor (Please)
5. Si (Yes)
6. Claro (Of course)
7. No (No)
8. Amor (Love)
9. Todo (All)
Basic Spanish Questions
The ability to ask basic questions is a key part to being conversational in Spanish.
With these basic questions, you will have the ability to initiate conversations. Not
only will you be able to start conversations, but you will be able to keep them going to
engage with people.
1. ¿Cómo te llamas? (What is your name?
2. ¿Qué hora tienes? (What time is it?)
3. ¿De dónde viene? (Where are you from?)
4. ¿Dónde vives? (Where do you live?)
5. ¿Puede ayudarme? (Can you help me?)
6. ¿Podría ayudarle? (Can I help you?)
7. ¿Cuánto cuesta eso? (How much does it cost?)
8. ¿Entiende? (Do you understand?)
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Basic Spanish Greetings
It is hard to learn Spanish online without learning how to greet people. More so than
questions and basic words, the ability to correctly greet someone in Spanish will allow
you to start conversations. This basic skill is vital for practicing as you continue to
learn.
1. Buenos días (Good morning)
2. Buenas tardes (Good afternoon)
3. Buenas noches (Good evening / Good night)
4. ¿Cómo estás? (How are you?)
5. ¿Qué tal? (What’s up?)
6. ¿Cómo te va? (How’s it going?)
7. ¿Qué haces? (What are you doing?)
8. ¿Qué pasa? (What’s happening?)
Basic Spanish Verbs
While learning Spanish vocabulary is obviously important, without basic Spanish
verbs, you’ll never be able to actually speak Spanish. With these basic verbs, you’ll be
able to take basic Spanish vocabulary and start putting full sentences and ideas
together.
1. Abrir (To open)
2. Ayudar (To help)
3. Estar (To be)
4. Gustar (To like)
5. Jugar (To play)
6. Llamar (To call)
7. Querer (To want)
8. Tener (To have)
9. Ser (To be)
10.Saber (To know)
Basic Spanish People
It will certainly be hard to speak Spanish without knowing words for people. Just
think about a conversation in English and how often your reference people? It may
seem simple but mastering the different words for people in Spanish will definitely
give you confidence and the skills to begin actively speaking Spanish.

1. Familia (Family)
2. Hijo (Son)
3. Hija (Daughter)
4. Amigo (Friend)
5. Niña (Girl)
6. Niño (Boy)
7. Hombre (Man)
8. Mujer (Woman)
Basic Spanish Weather Words
Weather is one of the most common topics of conversation. It is also one of the best
ways to start a conversation, especially with someone you don’t know. Yet, most
people learning Spanish fail to learn some of the basic words for Spanish. With these
words, you’ll have the tools to start speaking to anyone.

1. Caliente (Hot)
2. Frío/ fría (Cold)
3. Lluvia (Rain)
4. Sol (Sun)
5. Luna (Moon)
6. Nieve (Snow)
7. Viento (Wind)
No matter what your reason for wanting to learn Spanish, these words and phrases
will help you get started and build confidence. Once you’ve mastered these words,
you will have a foundation to build upon with an online Spanish course to really start
speaking.