If you want to learn Spanish to travel, to do business, to sit for an exam or just for fun and you are a newbie, these twenty five expressions will help you get ready for your first Spanish class.
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1.Hola, ?Cómo estás? | Hi, How are you?
2.Bien, bien ¿y tú? | I’m good and you?
As you can see, it’s only two words and there is no subject pronoun (YO:I) because in Spanish the subject is frequently omitted.
3.Un gusto | Nice to meet you
4.Gracias / Muchas gracias | Thanks / Thank you very much.
5. Lo siento, no entiendo | I’m sorry, I don’t understand.
A few questions
6.¿Dónde está el (baño/ el aseo)? | Where is (the toilet)?
In Spain, people tend to say ‘aseo’, while in other countries such as Argentina, we say ‘baño’
7.¿Cómo dices (“you’re welcome’) en español? | How do you say (‘you’re welcome)’ in Spanish?
8. ¿Puedes hablar más despacio, por favor? | Could you speak a bit slower, please?
9.¿Puedes repetir? | Could you repeat?
10¿Hay un (supermercado) cerca? | Is there a (supermarket) nearby?
Money and More
11. ¿Me traes la cuenta? | Could you bring the bill?
12. ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta/en efectivo? | Can I pay with credit card/in cash?
13. No tengo efectivo, lo siento. | I don’t have cash. I’m sorry
14. ¿Dónde hay un cajero? | Where can I find an ATM?
15. ¿Cuánto cuesta? | How much is it?
On the Move
16. ¿Puedes llamar un taxi para mí? | Could you call a taxi for me?
17. Voy al aeropuerto, por favor | I’m going to the airport, please.
18. ¿Acepta tarjeta? | Do you accept payment by card?
19. ¿Cuánto sale el viaje al centro de la ciudad? | How much is the trip to the city centre?
20. ¿Me da su número de teléfono, por favor? | Could you give me your phone number, please?
Greetings
21. Buenas noches | Good evening
22. Buenas tardes | Good afternoon
23. Buenos días | Good morning
24. Hasta luego | See you
25. Adiós | Goodbye
I hope you find these typical phrases in Spanish useful and if you want to check our blogs in Spanish don’t forget to read Common mistakes in Spanish and how to avoid them.
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