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Scene illustrating a Spain Spanish-language top 50 phrases to get by spain conversation

Key Phrases

Hola

Hello

Gracias

Thank you

¿Habla inglés?

Do you speak English?

Skills You'll Learn

Greeting and initiating conversation

Saludar e iniciar una conversación

Expressing gratitude

Expresar gratitud

Asking for language assistance

Pedir ayuda con el idioma

Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases

👋

Hola

OH-lah

Hello

💬 A simple greeting used at any time of the day.

🇪🇸 Use 'hola' with a smile in social settings to make friends quickly in Spain.

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🙏

Gracias

GRAH-syas

Thank you

💬 Remember to pronounce the 'c' in 'gracias' like a 'th' in 'thin' in most parts of Spain.

🇪🇸 Expressing gratitude is highly appreciated in Spanish culture and often reciprocated with a 'de nada'.

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😊

De nada

deh NAH-dah

You're welcome

💬 Literally translates to 'of nothing,' indicating that the help was no trouble.

🇪🇸 It's polite to say this after someone thanks you, reinforcing the friendly culture.

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😔

Lo siento

loh SYEN-toh

Sorry

💬 Use 'lo siento' for deeper apologies, while 'perdón' might do for bumping into someone.

🇪🇸 Spaniards appreciate sincere apologies, reflecting respect for others.

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🙋‍♂️

Adiós

ah-DYOHSS

Goodbye

💬 Also consider using 'hasta luego' (see you later) for a more informal farewell.

🇪🇸 'Adiós' is often used in formal settings, while friends may say 'chao'.

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👍

SEE

Yes

💬 A simple affirmation, pronounced like 'see.'

🇪🇸 Nodding while saying 'sí' shows enthusiasm and agreement in conversation.

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👎

No

NO

No

💬 Pronounced exactly like in English but shorter.

🇪🇸 It's common to hear 'no pasa nada' (it's okay) as a reassuring response to 'no.'

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🙏

Por favor

por fa-vor

Please

💬 Add 'por favor' to requests to sound polite and courteous.

🇪🇸 Good manners go a long way in Spain; use this phrase often.

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🤔

No entiendo

NO en-TEE-en-doh

I don't understand

💬 Directly communicates a lack of comprehension; helpful in learning settings.

🇪🇸 Spaniards are usually patient and will often try to explain again or slower.

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