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Check the meaning
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Listen and repeat
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Lesson 1
Essential Spanish words for everyday life
Build a practical foundation with high-frequency Spanish words used in homes, stores, restaurants, transportation, and basic conversations.
Hola
Hello
A universal greeting.
Gracias
Thank you
Useful in every polite interaction.
Agua
Water
A basic restaurant and travel word.
Comida
Food
Used when talking about meals or food generally.
Casa
House / Home
The exact meaning depends on context.
Trabajo
Work / Job
Can refer to employment or the act of working.
Dinero
Money
Common in shopping and travel situations.
Baño
Bathroom
An essential word when traveling.
Lesson 2
Spanish greetings and polite expressions
These phrases help you start conversations naturally, show respect, and communicate politely with Spanish speakers.
| Spanish | English | Listen |
|---|---|---|
| Buenos días | Good morning | |
| Buenas tardes | Good afternoon | |
| Buenas noches | Good evening / Good night | |
| ¿Cómo estás? | How are you? | |
| Mucho gusto | Nice to meet you | |
| Por favor | Please | |
| De nada | You’re welcome | |
| Perdón | Sorry / Excuse me |
Lesson 3
Useful Spanish phrases for daily communication
Learn complete phrases that solve real communication needs, including understanding, clarification, help, and basic personal information.
No entiendo.
I don’t understand.
¿Puede repetirlo?
Can you repeat that?
Hable más despacio, por favor.
Speak more slowly, please.
¿Habla inglés?
Do you speak English?
Me llamo Alex.
My name is Alex.
Soy de Estados Unidos.
I’m from the United States.
Estoy aprendiendo español.
I’m learning Spanish.
Necesito ayuda.
I need help.
Lesson 4
Spanish phrases for restaurants and shopping
Use these translations to order food, ask about prices, pay, and handle common situations in stores and restaurants.
| Spanish | English | Listen |
|---|---|---|
| Quisiera un café, por favor. | I would like a coffee, please. | |
| ¿Tiene agua sin gas? | Do you have still water? | |
| La cuenta, por favor. | The check, please. | |
| ¿Cuánto cuesta? | How much does it cost? | |
| Es demasiado caro. | It is too expensive. | |
| ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? | Can I pay by card? | |
| Solo estoy mirando. | I’m just looking. | |
| ¿Tiene una talla más grande? | Do you have a larger size? |
Lesson 5
Spanish phrases for travel and directions
These practical expressions help you ask where places are, use transportation, and solve basic travel problems.
¿Dónde está el baño?
Where is the bathroom?
¿Cómo llego al centro?
How do I get downtown?
¿Está lejos?
Is it far?
A la derecha.
To the right.
A la izquierda.
To the left.
Siga todo recto.
Go straight ahead.
Necesito un taxi.
I need a taxi.
Tengo una reservación.
I have a reservation.
“Reserva” is also widely used.
Lesson 6
Emergency Spanish phrases
Memorize these phrases before traveling. In an urgent situation, clear and direct language matters more than perfect grammar.
| Spanish | English | Listen |
|---|---|---|
| ¡Ayuda! | Help! | |
| Llame a la policía. | Call the police. | |
| Necesito un médico. | I need a doctor. | |
| No me siento bien. | I don’t feel well. | |
| He perdido mi pasaporte. | I have lost my passport. | |
| ¿Dónde está el hospital? | Where is the hospital? |
Pronunciation guide
Pronounce common Spanish sounds more clearly
Spanish spelling is more consistent than English spelling, but a few sounds require special attention from English speakers.
Spanish vowels stay stable
A, E, I, O, U usually keep one clear sound. Avoid turning them into the sliding vowel sounds common in English.
The letter H is silent
In words such as hola and hotel, the letter H is not pronounced.
Ñ is a separate sound
The letter ñ sounds similar to the “ny” in “canyon,” as in baño.
A simple daily Spanish practice routine
Consistency beats volume. Use this page for ten focused minutes instead of trying to memorize everything at once.
Read
Choose five Spanish words or phrases.
Translate
Cover the English meaning and recall it.
Listen
Play the Spanish pronunciation twice.
Speak
Repeat each item in a full, natural voice.
Learn Spanish to English translation with practical examples
This beginner-friendly Spanish to English resource focuses on common vocabulary, everyday expressions, travel phrases, restaurant language, shopping questions, emergency communication, and Spanish pronunciation. Each Spanish word or phrase appears with a natural English meaning so learners can understand how Spanish is used in real conversations rather than relying only on literal word-for-word translation.