Spanish Phrases
101 Common Phrases in Spanish: A Quick Introduction to the Language
Coming to a new country to learn a language can certainly be daunting. The beauty of coming to Spain to learn Spanish, though, is that people are generally helpful and sympathetic when you make an effort to speak, and you'll often find that a few key words and phrases can go quite a long way. Here's a selection of common Spanish phrases to help you get started...and might you help with the very first Spanish conversation.
Common Phrases in Spanish: Introductions
Buenos días: good morning
Buenas tardes: good afternoon
Buenas noches: goodnight
Me llamo...: my name is...
¿Como se llama usted? (¿Como te llamas?): what's your name? (the second denotes familiarity)
¿De dónde es usted? (¿De dónde eres?): where are you from?
¿Cómo está usted? (¿Cómo estás?): how are you?
Soy inglés/a: I'm English
Soy americano/a: I'm American
Soy australiano/a: I'm Australian
Soy canadiense/a: I'm Canadian
Soy irlandes/a: I'm Irish
Hasta luego: see you later
Con permiso: excuse me
De nada: not at all (or you're welcome)
Common Phrases in Spanish: Getting What You Want
Quiero: I want...
Quisiera: I would like
No sé: I don't know
Hay: there is/there are
¿Tiene...?: do you have...?
¿Tiene la hora?: do you have the time?
¿Se puede...?: can one...?
¿Se puede aparcar aquí?: can one park here?
Common Phrases in Spanish: Finding Your Way Around
¿Dónde está la catedral?: where is the cathedral
(¿Dónde está la estación de autobuses: where is the bus station?)
(¿Dónde está la estación de tren: where is the train station?)
¿Hay un hostal/hotel aquí cerca? is there a hostel/hotel nearby?
¿Por dónde se va a...?: how do you get to?
Estoy perdido(a): I'm lost
Common Phrases in Spanish: Making Yourself Understood
¿Habla usted inglés?: do you speak English?
No hablo mucho español: I don't speak much Spanish
¿Podría repetírmelo, por favor?: could you repeat that, please?
Entiendo: I understand
No entiendo: I don't understand
¿Me entiende?: do you understand me?
¿Como se llama este en español?: what's this called in Spanish?
¿Qué es eso?: what is that?
Common Phrases in Spanish: Expressing an Opinion
Creo que sí: I think so
Creo que no: I don't think so
Espero que sí: I hope so
Claro que sí: Of course
Claro que no: Of course not
Common Phrases in Spanish: Eating & Checking into a Hotel
¿Qué hay para comer?: what is there to eat?
¿Cuánto cuesta?: how much does it cost?
La cuenta, por favor: can I have the bill, please?
Es demasiado caro: it's too expensive
¿No tiene algo más barato?: do you have anything cheaper?
¿Tiene una habitación doble?: do you have a (double) room?
Tengo una reserva en el nombre de...: I have a reservation in the name of...
Besides Spanish phrases, you can also have a look at colors or games. Additionally, we offer you some language information and practice about grammar, alphabet, words and numbers on our pages that might help you in a Spanish conversation. There, you will have an inside into the Spanish languages that might be seen as an introduction for people being interested in learning Spanish.
If you want to learn more Spanish, you can also check some online opportunities. Therefore, you can click on our page Spanish online where you can find courses or information paid as well as for free. And in case you prefer other or further methods, just go on Spanish Multimedia.
Furthermore, we provide information about several Spanish language schools in the region of Castille and Leon which is quite popular as a place to learn Spanish as it is well known for its pure Spanish. Many students come to this region in order to practice Spanish and to experience Spanish life as well as to get to know the country and its culture – which is an important part of the language learning process. For any information about the region, check our pages on about Castille and Leon. For any information about language schools and Spanish class, go to Spanish language schools or our search box where you can find schools by locations and cities. Don’t hesitate to ask your questions or to ask for further information. We will do our best to help you.
