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250 terms
Hello
A common Spanish greeting used at any time of day.
Good morning
A greeting used in the morning hours.
Good afternoon
A greeting used in the afternoon.
Good evening / Good night
A greeting or farewell used in the evening or night.
Goodbye
A farewell expression used when parting.
See you later
A casual farewell meaning see you later.
Please
A polite expression used to make requests.
Thank you
An expression of gratitude.
You're welcome
A response to thanks, meaning it's nothing.
I'm sorry
An apology or expression of sympathy.
Excuse me / Sorry
Used to apologize or to get attention politely.
How are you?
A casual inquiry about someone's wellbeing.
Well / Fine
Used to indicate that someone is doing well.
Nice to meet you
A polite phrase used when meeting someone for the first time.
What's your name?
A question asking for someone's name.
Do you speak Spanish?
A question asking if someone speaks Spanish.
I don't understand
An expression indicating lack of understanding.
Can you repeat?
A polite request to repeat something.
One
The number one.
Two
The number two.
Three
The number three.
Four
The number four.
Five
The number five.
Ten
The number ten.
Twenty
The number twenty.
One hundred
The number one hundred.
One thousand
The number one thousand.
Today
Referring to the current day.
Tomorrow / Morning
The day after today; also used to mean morning.
Yesterday
The day before today.
Hour / Time
A unit of time equal to 60 minutes; also used to ask the time.
Minute
A unit of time equal to 60 seconds.
Week
A period of seven days.
Month
One of the twelve divisions of the calendar year.
Year
A period of twelve months.
Monday
The first day of the working week.
Mother
A female parent.
Father
A male parent.
Brother
A male sibling.
Sister
A female sibling.
Son
A male child.
Daughter
A female child.
Grandfather
The father of one's parent.
Grandmother
The mother of one's parent.
Husband
A married male partner.
Wife
A married female partner.
Friend
A person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.
Female friend
A female friend.
Neighbour
A person who lives nearby.
Child / Boy
A young male person or a young person in general.
Girl
A young female person.
Person
An individual human being.
Uncle
The brother of one's parent.
Aunt
The sister of one's parent.
Water
A clear liquid essential for life.
Milk
A white liquid produced by mammals, commonly consumed as a drink.
Coffee
A popular hot drink made from roasted coffee beans.
Tea
A hot drink made by infusing dried tea leaves in water.
Bread
A staple food made from flour and water, baked in an oven.
Rice
A cereal grain widely cultivated as a food source.
Meat
The flesh of an animal used as food.
Chicken
The meat of a domestic fowl used as food.
Fruit
The sweet or savoury produce of a plant.
Vegetable
An edible plant or part of a plant.
Breakfast
The first meal of the day.
Lunch
A midday meal.
Dinner
The main evening meal.
Restaurant
A place where meals are prepared and served to customers.
Menu
A list of dishes available in a restaurant.
Cheese
A food made from pressed curds of milk.
Egg
An oval object laid by a hen, used as food.
Salt
A white crystalline substance used to season food.
Sugar
A sweet crystalline substance used to sweeten food and drinks.
Wine
An alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes.
City
A large town or urban area.
Town / Village
A small community, smaller than a city.
Airport
A place where aircraft land and take off.
Aeroplane
A powered flying vehicle with wings.
Hotel
An establishment providing accommodation for travellers.
Street
A public road in a city or town.
Beach
A sandy or pebbly shore near the sea.
Sea
A large body of salt water.
Mountain
A large natural elevation of earth.
Train
A vehicle running on rails.
Bus
A large vehicle for carrying passengers.
Passport
An official document certifying identity when travelling abroad.
Map
A diagram representing an area of land.
Museum
A building where objects of historical or cultural interest are kept.
Shop / Store
A place where goods are sold.
Market
A place where goods are bought and sold.
Forest
A large area covered with trees.
Tree
A tall woody plant with a trunk and branches.
Flower
The colourful part of a plant.
River
A large natural stream of water.
Lake
A large body of water surrounded by land.
Sky
The space above the earth.
Sun
The star at the centre of our solar system.
Moon
The earth's natural satellite.
Rain
Condensed water falling from clouds.
Weather / Time
The state of the atmosphere; also means time.
Animal
A living organism other than plants.
Dog
A domesticated carnivorous mammal kept as a pet.
Cat
A small domesticated carnivorous mammal kept as a pet.
Head
The upper part of the body containing the brain.
Face
The front part of the head including eyes, nose and mouth.
Eye
An organ of vision.
Mouth
The opening in the face used for eating and speaking.
Hand
The end part of the arm beyond the wrist.
Foot
The part of the leg below the ankle.
Heart
The organ that pumps blood around the body.
Doctor
A qualified medical practitioner.
Hospital
An institution providing medical treatment.
Medicine
A drug or other substance used to treat illness.
Pain
A feeling of physical or emotional discomfort.
Tired
Feeling in need of rest or sleep.
Healthy
In good health; not sick.
Work / Job
Activity involving mental or physical effort; a paid occupation.
Office
A room or building used for professional work.
Company
A business organisation.
Boss / Manager
A person in charge of workers.
Meeting
A gathering of people for a common purpose.
Money
A medium of exchange used to buy goods and services.
Bank
A financial institution that holds and manages money.
Price
The amount of money for which something is bought.
Computer
An electronic device for processing data.
Internet
A global network connecting computers.
Telephone / Phone
A device used to communicate over a distance.
Education
The process of teaching and learning.
School
An institution for education.
University
A higher education institution.
Culture
The customs, beliefs and arts of a society.
Tradition
A custom or belief passed down through generations.
Party / Festival
A celebration or festive occasion.
Music
Vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce a harmonious effect.
Dance
Moving the body rhythmically to music.
Language
A system of communication used by a community.
Religion
A set of beliefs concerning the divine and moral conduct.
Sport
Physical activity done for exercise or competition.
Football / Soccer
A popular sport played between two teams of eleven players.
Book
A written or printed work consisting of pages.
Film / Movie
A story recorded as a moving image.
History / Story
The study of past events; also a narrative account.
To be (permanent)
Used to express permanent or defining characteristics.
To be (temporary)
Used to express temporary states or locations.
To have
To possess or own something.
To want / To love
To desire something or to love someone.
To be able to / Can
To have the ability or permission to do something.
To go
To move from one place to another.
To come
To move towards the speaker.
To do / To make
To perform an action or create something.
To speak / To talk
To communicate using words.
To listen
To pay attention to sound.
To see / To watch
To perceive with the eyes or to watch something.
To eat
To consume food.
To drink
To consume liquid.
To sleep
To rest in a state of unconsciousness.
To walk
To move on foot at a normal pace.
To run
To move rapidly on foot.
To read
To look at and comprehend written text.
To write
To form letters and words on a surface.
To buy
To obtain something by paying money.
To work
To do a job or activity.
To study
To apply the mind to learning.
To learn
To acquire knowledge or skills.
To help
To make it easier for someone to do something.
Big / Large / Great
Of large size or great importance.
Small / Little
Of a size that is less than normal.
Good
Having the required qualities; of high quality.
Bad
Of poor quality; unpleasant.
Pretty / Beautiful
Pleasing to the eye or ear.
New
Recently made, produced or acquired.
Old
Having lived or existed for a long time.
Easy
Achieved without great effort.
Difficult / Hard
Needing much effort or skill to accomplish.
Fast / Quick
Moving or done with great speed.
Slow
Moving or proceeding at a low speed.
Hot
Having a high temperature.
Cold
Having a low temperature.
Expensive
Costing a lot of money.
Cheap / Affordable
Low in price.
Full
Containing as much as possible.
Empty
Containing nothing.
What?
Used to ask about a thing or action.
Who?
Used to ask about a person.
Where?
Used to ask about a place.
When?
Used to ask about time.
How?
Used to ask about manner or method.
Why?
Used to ask for the reason or cause.
How much / How many?
Used to ask about quantity or amount.
Which? / What?
Used to ask for a specific choice from options.
Yes
An affirmative reply.
No
A negative reply or refusal.
Maybe / Perhaps
Used to express possibility or uncertainty.
House / Home
A building used as a place of residence.
Apartment / Flat
A set of rooms forming a residence within a larger building.
Kitchen
A room used for cooking.
Clothes
Items worn to cover the body.
Shoe
A foot covering with a sole and usually an upper part.
Car
A road vehicle powered by an engine.
Key
A metal instrument for operating a lock.
Watch / Clock
A device for measuring and displaying time.
Bag
A flexible container for carrying things.
Mirror
A reflective surface used to see oneself.
Bathroom
A room containing washing and toilet facilities.
Window
An opening in a wall or door fitted with glass.
Door
A movable panel used to close an opening.
Table
A flat-topped piece of furniture with legs.
Chair
A seat with a back and legs for one person.
Happy
Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
Sad
Feeling or showing sorrow.
Angry
Feeling or showing strong displeasure.
Fear
An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief of danger.
Nervous
Easily agitated or alarmed.
Surprise
A feeling caused by something unexpected.
Love
An intense feeling of deep affection.
Excited
Feeling enthusiasm and eagerness.
Calm / Peaceful
Free from disturbance or anxiety.
Night
The period of darkness after sunset.
Day
A period of twenty-four hours.
Afternoon / Evening
The time from noon until sunset.
Always
At all times; on all occasions.
Never
At no time; not on any occasion.
Here
In, at or to this place.
There
In, at or to that place.
More
A greater quantity or degree.
Less / Fewer
A smaller amount or degree.
Very
Used to emphasise an adjective or adverb.
First
Coming before all others in time, order or importance.
Last
Coming after all others in time or order.
Left
The side corresponding to the left hand.
Right
The side corresponding to the right hand.
Up / Above
In or towards a higher place.
Down / Below
In or towards a lower place.
To need
To require something as essential.
To know (facts)
To have knowledge or information about something.
To know (people/places)
To be acquainted with a person or place.
To carry / To take / To wear
To transport something; to wear clothing.
To give
To hand over something to someone.
To pay
To give money in exchange for something.
To wait / To hope
To stay until something happens; to desire something.
To arrive
To reach a destination.
To leave / To go out
To go from inside to outside; to depart.
To open
To move something to allow access or passage.
To close
To shut or cover an opening.
To think
To have a thought or opinion in mind.
Family
A group of people related by blood or marriage.
Bright / Brilliant
Emitting or reflecting strong light; very clever.
Intelligent / Smart
Having a high level of mental ability.
Interesting
Arousing curiosity or attention.
Boring / Bored
Not interesting; feeling a lack of interest.