Learning a new language like Spanish can open up a world of possibilities, whether you're planning a trip, connecting with new friends, or just keen to expand your skills. While it might seem a bit challenging at first, starting with common words and phrases is the quickest way to build confidence and get you speaking right away. This guide is specifically designed to give you a strong foundation in everyday Spanish.
We've put together 25 frequently used Spanish words that you'll hear and use often. For each word, you'll find its English meaning and a straightforward guide to help you pronounce it correctly. By practicing these words, you'll quickly build your vocabulary and get a feel for the language's rhythm. Let's make learning Spanish simple and fun!
25+ Common Spanish Words with Pronunciation
Practice these essential words and phrases to boost your confidence and fluency in everyday German.
Spanish Word | English Translation | Pronunciation Guide (Simplified) |
| 1. Hola | Hello / Hi | OH-lah |
| 2. Adiós | Goodbye | ah-dee-OHSS |
| 3. Por favor | Please | por fah-VOR |
| 4. Gracias | Thank you | GRAH-see-ahs |
| 5. Sí | Yes | SEE |
| 6. No | No | NOH |
| 7. Agua | Water | AH-gwah |
| 8. Comida | Food | koh-MEE-dah |
| 9. Casa | House / Home | KAH-sah |
| 10. Amigo/a | Friend (m/f) | ah-MEE-goh / ah-MEE-gah |
| 11. Yo | I | YOH |
| 12. Tú | You (informal) | TOO |
| 13. Él / Ella | He / She | EL / EH-yah |
| 14. Nosotros/as | We (m/f) | noh-SOH-tross / noh-SOH-trass |
| 15. Ustedes | You (plural formal) | oos-TEH-dess |
| 16. Es / Soy | Is / Am (from Ser) | ESS / SOY |
| 17. Tener | To have | teh-NAIR |
| 18. Querer | To want / To love | keh-RER |
| 19. Ir | To go | EER |
| 20. Hablar | To speak | ah-BLAR |
| 21. Grande | Big / Large | GRAHN-deh |
| 22. Pequeño/a | Small (m/f) | peh-KEH-nyoh / peh-KEH-nyah |
| 23. Bueno/a | Good (m/f) | BWEH-noh / BWEH-nah |
| 24. Malo/a | Bad (m/f) | MAH-loh / MAH-lah |
| 25. Hoy | Today | OY |
| 26. Mañana | Tomorrow / Morning | mah-NYAH-nah |
| 27. Ayer | Yesterday | ah-YER |
| 28. Aquí | Here | ah-KEE |
| 29. Allí | There | ah-YEE |
| 30. ¿Cómo? | How? | KOH-moh? |
| 31. ¿Qué? | What? | KEH? |
| 32. ¿Dónde? | Where? | DOHN-deh? |
| 33. Por qué? | Why? | por KEH? |
| 34. Cuándo? | When? | KWAHN-doh? |
| 35. Quién? | Who? | KYEN? |
| 36. Cuánto/a? | How much? (m/f) | KWAHN-toh / KWAHN-tah? |
| 37. Este/a | This (m/f) | ESS-teh / ESS-tah |
| 38. Ese/a | That (m/f) | ESS-eh / ESS-ah |
| 39. Ahora | Now | ah-OH-rah |
| 40. Después | Later / After | des-PWEHSS |
| 41. Siempre | Always | SYEM-preh |
| 42. Nunca | Never | NOON-kah |
| 43. Con | With | KON |
| 44. Sin | Without | SEEN |
| 45. Y | And | EE |
| 46. O | Or | OH |
| 47. Pero | But | PEH-roh |
| 48. Muy | Very | MOO-ee |
| 49. Un / Una | A / An (m/f) | OON / OO-nah |
| 50. Más | More | MAHSS |
This comprehensive table provides a practical foundation for mastering essential Spanish words. By consistently practicing these words, you'll not only enhance your vocabulary and pronunciation but also gain the confidence to engage in everyday interactions. Keep practicing, and soon you'll be conversing in Spanish with ease!
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