50 starter phrases for learning Spanish
Studies have shown that speaking more than one language can and . However, deciding which of to study can be challenging. Languages spoken in multiple places around the world offer more opportunities for fluent speakers to connect. And that makes Spanish an especially great choice in the U.S., where it is the
With the country's Hispanic population and 70% of Hispanic households , there will be more Spanish speakers in the next 10 years. Around the world, Spanish also ranks as the #2 language, . It's , as well as the US territory of Puerto Rico, and is widely spoken in Belize, Andorra, Gibraltar, and the Philippines. All this adds up worldwide—7.6% of the world population.
Â鶹Դ´ worked with to outline 50 phrases useful for someone just starting his or her Spanish education. The English translation and a pronunciation from Bing's translator are given for each phrase, as well as the Duolingo lesson in which it appears. If you're interested in becoming , vamos (let's go) and get started with this list.
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#1. Hola / Adiós
Category: Greetings & Polite Expressions
Spanish phrase: Hola / Adiós
English translation: Hello / Goodbye
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#2. Buenos dÃas / Buenas tardes / Buenas noches
Category: Greetings & Polite Expressions
Spanish phrase: Buenos dÃas / Buenas tardes / Buenas noches
English translation: Good morning / Good afternoon / Good evening / night
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#3. ¿Cómo estás? / ¿Cómo está usted?
Category: Greetings & Polite Expressions
Spanish phrase: ¿Cómo estás? / ¿Cómo está usted?
English translation: How are you?
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#4. ¿²Ï³Üé tal?
Category: Greetings & Polite Expressions
Spanish phrase: ¿²Ï³Üé tal?
English translation: What's up?
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#5. Por favor / Gracias
Category: Greetings & Polite Expressions
Spanish phrase: Por favor / Gracias
English translation: Please / Thank you
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#6. Mucho gusto
Category: Greetings & Polite Expressions
Spanish phrase: Mucho gusto
English translation: Pleased to meet you
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#7. Perdón / Disculpe
Category: Greetings & Polite Expressions
Spanish phrase: Perdón / Disculpe
English translation: Pardon / Excuse me
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#8. Hasta luego / Hasta mañana
Category: Greetings & Polite Expressions
Spanish phrase: Hasta luego / Hasta mañana
English translation: See you later / See you tomorrow
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#9. Lo siento
Category: Greetings & Polite Expressions
Spanish phrase: Lo siento
English translation: I'm sorry
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#10. Yo soy (nombre) / Me llamo (nombre)
Category: Personal Details
Spanish phrase: Yo soy (nombre) / Me llamo (nombre)
English translation: I am (name) / My name is (name)
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#11. Estoy bien
Category: Personal Details
Spanish phrase: Estoy bien
English translation: I am fine
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#12. Yo soy de (paÃs / ciudad)
Category: Personal Details
Spanish phrase: Yo soy de (paÃs / ciudad)
English translation: I am from (country / city)
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#13. Yo vivo en (ciudad / pueblo)
Category: Personal Details
Spanish phrase: Yo vivo en (ciudad / pueblo)
English translation: I live in (city / town)
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#14. Yo tengo (número) años
Category: Personal Details
Spanish phrase: Yo tengo (número) años
English translation: I am (number) years old
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#15. ¿De dónde eres? / ¿De dónde es usted?
Category: Personal Details
Spanish phrase: ¿De dónde eres? / ¿De dónde es usted?
English translation: Where are you from?
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#16. ¿Cómo te llamas? / ¿Cómo se llama usted?
Category: Personal Details
Spanish phrase: ¿Cómo te llamas? / ¿Cómo se llama usted?
English translation: What is your name?
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#17. ¿Dónde vives? / ¿Dónde vive usted?
Category: Personal Details
Spanish phrase: ¿Dónde vives? / ¿Dónde vive usted?
English translation: Where do you live?
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#18. ¿Cuántos años tienes?
Category: Personal Details
Spanish phrase: ¿Cuántos años tienes?
English translation: How old are you?
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#19. No me gusta este vino
Category: Expressing Likes & Needs
Spanish phrase: No me gusta este vino
English translation: I don't like this wine
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#20. A mi hermano le gusta el fútbol
Category: Expressing Likes & Needs
Spanish phrase: A mi hermano le gusta el fútbol
English translation: My brother likes soccer
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#21. Me encanta tocar el piano
Category: Expressing Likes & Needs
Spanish phrase: Me encanta tocar el piano
English translation: I love playing the piano
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#22. Necesito ir al baño, por favor
Category: Expressing Likes & Needs
Spanish phrase: Necesito ir al baño, por favor
English translation: I need to go to the bathroom, please
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#23. Necesito comprar este libro
Category: Expressing Likes & Needs
Spanish phrase: Necesito comprar este libro
English translation: I need to buy this book
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#24. ¿°Õ±ð gustarÃa ir a la fiesta conmigo?
Category: Expressing Likes & Needs
Spanish phrase: ¿°Õ±ð gustarÃa ir a la fiesta conmigo?
English translation: Would you like to go to the party with me?
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#25. ¿°Õ±ð gusta correr en el parque?
Category: Expressing Likes & Needs
Spanish phrase: ¿°Õ±ð gusta correr en el parque?
English translation: Do you like to run in the park?
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#26. ¿°Õ±ð gusta ese vestido?
Category: Expressing Likes & Needs
Spanish phrase: ¿°Õ±ð gusta ese vestido?
English translation: Do you like that dress?
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#27. Yo necesito ir a la estación de tren
Category: Travel
Spanish phrase: Yo necesito ir a la estación de tren
English translation: I need to go to the train station
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#28. Yo necesito la dirección del hotel
Category: Travel
Spanish phrase: Yo necesito la dirección del hotel
English translation: I need the hotel's address
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#29. Tengo que estar en el aeropuerto a las dos
Category: Travel
Spanish phrase: Tengo que estar en el aeropuerto a las dos
English translation: I have to be at the airport at 2 o'clock
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#30. ¿A la izquierda o a la derecha?
Category: Travel
Spanish phrase: ¿A la izquierda o a la derecha?
English translation: To the left or to the right?
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#31. Disculpe, señora, ¿qué calle es esta?
Category: Travel
Spanish phrase: Disculpe, señora, ¿qué calle es esta?
English translation: Excuse me, ma'am, what street is this?
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#32. Perdone, señor, ¿qué hora es?
Category: Travel
Spanish phrase: Perdone, señor, ¿qué hora es?
English translation: Excuse me, sir, what time is it?
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#33. ¿A qué hora sale el avión?
Category: Travel
Spanish phrase: ¿A qué hora sale el avión?
English translation: What time does the plane leave?
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#34. Perdone, señor, ¿cómo llego a la estación del metro?
Category: Travel
Spanish phrase: Perdone, señor, &²Ô²ú²õ±è;¿cómo llego a la estación del metro?
English translation: Excuse me, sir, how do I get to the subway station?
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#35. Una mesa para tres, por favor
Category: Ordering Food & Drink
Spanish phrase: Una mesa para tres, por favor
English translation: A table for three, please
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#36. Un café, por favor
Category: Ordering Food & Drink
Spanish phrase: Un café, por favor
English translation: Coffee, please
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#37. Quisiera una ensalada, por favor
Category: Ordering Food & Drink
Spanish phrase: Quisiera una ensalada, por favor
English translation: I would like a salad, please
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#38. Necesitamos el menú, por favor
Category: Ordering Food & Drink
Spanish phrase: Necesitamos el menú, por favor
English translation: We need the menu, please
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#39. ¿±Ê³Ü±ð»å±ð traer otro vino, por favor?
Category: Ordering Food & Drink
Spanish phrase: ¿±Ê³Ü±ð»å±ð traer otro vino, por favor?
English translation: Could you bring another wine, please?
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#40. ¿±Ê³Ü±ð»å±ð traer más agua, por favor?
Category: Ordering Food & Drink
Spanish phrase: ¿±Ê³Ü±ð»å±ð traer más agua, por favor?
English translation: Could you bring more water, please?
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#41. ¿²Ï³Üé postres tienen?
Category: Ordering Food & Drink
Spanish phrase: ¿²Ï³Üé postres tienen?
English translation: What desserts do they have?
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#42. La cuenta, por favor
Category: Ordering Food & Drink
Spanish phrase: La cuenta, por favor
English translation: Check, please
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#43. Busco unos pantalones verdes
Category: Making Purchases
Spanish phrase: Busco unos pantalones verdes
English translation: I am looking for some green pants
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#44. Los boletos cuestan trescientos pesos
Category: Making Purchases
Spanish phrase: Los boletos cuestan trescientos pesos
English translation: The tickets cost 300 pesos
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#45. ¿·¡²Ô efectivo o con tarjeta de crédito?
Category: Making Purchases
Spanish phrase: ¿·¡²Ô efectivo o con tarjeta de crédito?
English translation: With cash or credit card?
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#46. ¿²Ï³Üé talla necesita usted?
Category: Making Purchases
Spanish phrase: ¿²Ï³Üé talla necesita usted?
English translation: What size do you need?
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#47. ¿Cuánto cuesta?
Category: Making Purchases
Spanish phrase: ¿Cuánto cuesta?
English translation: How much does it cost?
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#48. ¿Me puedo probar estos zapatos?
Category: Making Purchases
Spanish phrase: ¿Me puedo probar estos zapatos?
English translation: Can I try on these shoes?
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#49. ¿A qué hora abre la tienda?
Category: Making Purchases
Spanish phrase: ¿A qué hora abre la tienda?
English translation: What time does the store open?
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#50. ¿A qué hora cierra la tienda?
Category: Making Purchases
Spanish phrase: ¿A qué hora cierra la tienda?
English translation: What time does the store close?
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