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1 Basic Greetings & Introductions 204 words

Every conversation begins somewhere. This section gives you the social foundation to meet people, exchange pleasantries, and navigate your first interactions in Spanish with confidence.

Greetings & Polite Expressions

The core of every conversation — 20 essential phrases to greet people at any time of day, say goodbye, and show basic politeness. You will use these from your very first day.

¡Hola! Hello!
Gracias Thank you
Por favor Please
¿Cómo estás? How are you?
Estoy bien I'm fine

Basic Questions

What, where, when, why, and how — 24 question words that unlock any conversation. These short phrases carry enormous power when you don't yet have full vocabulary.

¿Qué es esto? What is this?
¿Dónde está? Where is it?
¿Cuándo es? When is it?

Yes & No Responses

Agreement and disagreement go far beyond yes and no. Learn natural ways to confirm, decline, express uncertainty, and say yes please or no thank you in different contexts.

Sí. Yes
No. No
Tal vez. Maybe
Sí, por favor Yes, please
No, gracias No, thank you

Communication & Social

The vocabulary of social life: making plans, sending invitations, catching up with friends, and the phrases that keep relationships going.

Invitación Invitation
Ponerse al día Catch up
Plan Plan
Hablemos pronto Let's catch up soon
Te enviaré la invitación I'll send you the invitation

Meeting New People

First impressions — how to introduce yourself, ask someone's name, and break the ice in any social situation. The phrases every confident speaker knows.

Amigo Friend
Apretón de manos Handshake
Conversación Conversation
Es un placer. It's a pleasure
¿Qué te trae por aquí? What brings you here?
2 Numbers & Time 184 words

Numbers and time are woven into every conversation. Whether you are telling the time, handling money, or making plans, this section builds the numerical and temporal vocabulary you will use every single day.

Numbers 0-20

The counting foundation. Master zero through twenty — essential for prices, phone numbers, floor numbers, ages, and quantities of all kinds.

Cero Zero
Uno One
Dos Two
¿Cuántos? How many?
¿Hay solo uno? Is there just one?

Large Numbers

Go beyond twenty: learn hundreds and thousands for shopping, discussing prices, and any serious numerical conversation.

Veinte Twenty
Treinta Thirty
Cuarenta Forty
¿Cuánto cuesta? How much is it?
¿Son veinte dólares? Is it twenty dollars?

Time & Clock

Tell and ask for the time, talk about schedules and appointments. A must-know skill for navigating daily life and making plans.

Tiempo Time
Hora Hour
Minuto Minute
¿Qué hora es? What time is it?
¿Son las 3 en punto? Is it 3 o'clock?

Time Expressions

Today, yesterday, tomorrow, next week — the temporal expressions that anchor everything you say and help you talk about past, present, and future.

Año Year
Mes Month
Semana Week
Estoy ocupado hoy. I'm busy today
¿Qué haces mañana? What are you doing tomorrow?

Days and Seasons

Days of the week, months of the year, and all four seasons — the vocabulary for planning, scheduling, and small talk about the calendar.

Lunes Monday
Martes Tuesday
Miércoles Wednesday
Trabajo el lunes. I work on Monday
¿Qué haces el sábado? What are you doing on Saturday?
3 Food & Restaurants 328 words

Food is culture. This is the largest vocabulary pack in the course — from the ingredients in your shopping basket to ordering confidently at a restaurant. Whether you are cooking, shopping, or dining out, this section has you covered.

Food & Drinks

96 words spanning every corner of the table: meats, vegetables, fruits, grains, beverages, and condiments. Build the vocabulary to shop at markets, cook recipes, and talk about food like a local.

Arroz Rice
Pan Bread
Carne Meat
¿Qué quieres comer? What do you want to eat?
Tengo hambre I'm hungry

Restaurants & Ordering

From choosing a table to settling the bill — how to read a menu, call the waiter, place your order, ask for recommendations, and handle any situation in a restaurant.

Restaurante Restaurant
Café Cafe
Menú Menu
El menú, por favor Menu please
¿Qué recomienda? What's recommended?

Clothing & Appearance

Shopping for clothes, describing what someone is wearing, and talking about style and appearance. Essential vocabulary for boutiques, markets, and everyday conversation.

Ropa Clothes
Camiseta T-shirt
Pantalones Pants
¿Qué debería ponerme? What should I wear?
Eso es bonito That's pretty
4 Travel & Tourism 172 words

Spanish opens doors to new countries and cultures. This section prepares you for airports, hotels, and getting around — from booking a room to asking for directions on the street.

Travel & Tourism

Airports, passports, visas, sightseeing — the essential vocabulary for confident traveling. Learn to describe your destination, your plans, and your experiences abroad.

Viaje Travel
Turismo Tourism
Turista Tourist
Estoy viajando I'm traveling
Estoy de vacaciones I'm on vacation

Hotels & Accommodation

Everything from making a reservation to requesting services at the front desk — the phrases you need for a smooth and comfortable stay.

Hotel Hotel
Reserva Reservation
Habitación Room
Tengo una reserva I have a reservation
Por favor, muestre su pasaporte Please show your passport

Directions & Locations

Ask for directions, understand the answers, and describe where things are. Essential for navigating any unfamiliar city without getting lost.

Dirección Direction
Ubicación Location
Mapa Map
¿Dónde está...? Where is...?
¿Cómo llego allí? How do I get there?

Transportation

Buses, trains, taxis, and metro systems — how to buy tickets, ask about routes, and get from A to B wherever you travel.

Transporte Transport
Coche Car
Autobús Bus
Me gustaría un boleto al centro I'd like a ticket to downtown
¿Tienes billete? Do you have a ticket?
5 Daily Life & Shopping 156 words

The language of everyday life: markets, banks, neighborhoods, and the home. This section covers the practical vocabulary you need to live, shop, and get things done — the words that come up every single day.

Shopping & Money

Prices, payments, and bargaining — from asking how much something costs to handling currency and making purchases. Vocabulary for shops, markets, and any financial transaction.

Dinero Money
Precio Price
Barato Cheap
¿Cuánto cuesta? How much is it?
Es demasiado caro It's too expensive

Places in City

Bank, pharmacy, police station, hospital, school — the essential city locations for getting things done when you are in an unfamiliar place.

Ciudad City
Pueblo Town
Aldea Village
¿Dónde está el banco? Where's the bank?
¿Dónde está la oficina de correos? Where's the post office?

Home & Living

Rooms, furniture, appliances, and neighborhoods — the vocabulary of domestic life and describing where you live to anyone who asks.

Hogar Home
Casa House
Apartamento Apartment
¿Vives aquí? Do you live here?
Vivo cerca I live nearby
6 Family & Relationships 160 words

Family is one of the first things people ask about when getting to know you. This section gives you the vocabulary to talk about the people closest to you and to express how you genuinely feel.

Family

Parents, siblings, grandparents, cousins, in-laws — the complete family vocabulary. Being able to talk about family connections is essential in almost any conversation.

Familia Family
Padres Parents
Padre Father
¿Tienes familia aquí? Do you have family here?
¿Cuántos son en tu familia? How many in your family?

Relationships & Friends

The language of friendship and social connections — from close friends to acquaintances. How to describe the people in your life and the nature of your relationships.

Amigo Friend
Mejor amigo Best friend
Novio Boyfriend
¿Eres mi amigo? Are you my friend?
Eres mi mejor amigo You're my best friend

Emotions & Feelings

Happy, sad, angry, nervous, excited, proud — 36 emotional states. Expressing how you feel is one of the most powerful and connecting things you can do in any language.

Feliz Happy
Triste Sad
Enojado Angry
¿Cómo te sientes? How do you feel?
Estoy feliz I'm happy
7 Health & Body 140 words

Whether you are at the doctor's office or simply describing how you feel, knowing the right health vocabulary can make a real difference. This section covers body parts, symptoms, and medical situations — from everyday wellness to emergencies.

Body Parts

Head to toe — 24 essential body part words for medical visits, describing pain or injury, and everyday conversation about health and physical wellbeing.

Cabeza Head
Cabello Hair
Cara Face
Me duele la cabeza My head hurts
Me corté el cabello I cut my hair

Health & Medicine

Doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, prescriptions — the vocabulary you need when health is the priority. Learn to describe symptoms and understand what medical professionals are telling you.

Salud Health
Médico Doctor
Hospital Hospital
¿Cómo está tu salud? How's your health?
¿Dónde está el hospital? Where's the hospital?

Wellness & Activities

Exercise routines, sleep habits, and healthy living — vocabulary for talking about your lifestyle, fitness habits, and personal wellbeing.

Ejercicio Exercise
Sueño Sleep
Descanso Rest
¿Haces ejercicio? Do you exercise?
¿Dormiste bien? Did you sleep well?

Health & Emergencies

Emergency phrases and urgent vocabulary. Knowing how to call for help or describe a medical emergency in Spanish could make a real difference in a critical situation.

Clínica Clinic
Tarjeta de cita Appointment card
Sala de emergencias Emergency room
Necesito ver a un médico I need to see a doctor
¿Dónde está la clínica más cercana? Where is the nearest clinic?
8 Education & Work 120 words

From the classroom to the office — this section builds the vocabulary you need in professional and educational environments. Whether you are studying abroad, working with native speakers, or simply curious about the language of work and learning.

School & Education

Classrooms, subjects, exams, grades, and university life — vocabulary for students, teachers, and anyone talking about education and learning.

Escuela School
Universidad University
Estudiante Student
¿Dónde está tu escuela? Where's your school?
¿Vas a la universidad? Do you go to university?

Work & Career

Jobs, workplaces, professional roles, and career vocabulary — for networking, job interviews, and everyday professional conversation.

Trabajo Work
Empleo Job
Carrera Career
¿Dónde trabajas? Where do you work?
¿Cuál es tu trabajo? What's your job?

Technology & Devices

Computers, smartphones, apps, and digital devices — the modern vocabulary that appears in every industry, every workplace, and daily life for people of all ages.

Computadora Computer
Portátil Laptop
Teléfono Phone
¿Tienes una computadora? Do you have a computer?
Necesito mi portátil I need my laptop
9 Hobbies & Interests 124 words

What do you do for fun? Hobbies and interests are among the first things that come up when meeting someone new. This section gives you the vocabulary to share your passions, talk about sports, and connect with native speakers over shared interests.

Hobbies & Interests

Reading, cooking, drawing, gaming, traveling — vocabulary for describing what you love to do in your free time. One of the most personal and engaging conversation topics in any language.

Pasatiempo Hobby
Interés Interest
Música Music
¿Cuáles son tus pasatiempos? What are your hobbies?
¿Qué te gusta? What do you like?

Sports & Exercise

Football, basketball, tennis, running, gym — sports vocabulary for fans, players, and anyone who enjoys following or participating in an active lifestyle.

Deportes Sports
Fútbol Football
Esquí Skiing
¿Practicas deportes? Do you play sports?
¿Te gustan los deportes? Do you like sports?

Pets & Animals

Dogs, cats, birds, and common animals — essential vocabulary for pet owners and animal lovers, and a surprisingly frequent topic in casual, everyday conversation.

Mascota Pet
Animal Animal
Perro Dog
¿Tienes mascota? Do you have a pet?
¿Tienes perro? Do you have a dog?

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