93 Common Spanish Phrases (with Audio) - Start Speaking Today
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Learning just a few key phrases in Spanish, will open up a world of possibilities for you.
The ability to speak the local language makes traveling a lot more fun. It allows you to connect with the local people, and experience the culture in a more meaningful way.
To help you start learning Spanish, I've put together 93 basic Spanish phrases you should learn. Spend a little time learning these, and your trip will become more rewarding than you imagined.
You can listen to each phrase, and study them using spaced repetition, right on this page.
How to Study Spanish on This Page
Play each phrase a few times and repeat it out loud. Then click the 'Study' button to add that phrase to your study session. Add as many phrases as you like, but not so many that it makes it hard to study, 5 is a good start.
When you're ready, click the 'Study Now' button that will appear at the bottom of the screen. You will be shown each phrase, and you can test yourself on the translation. If you get it right, click 'Right', if you get it wrong, click 'Wrong'.
When you get something wrong, you will be tested on it again in the same session, when you get it right, you will be tested on it again in a future session. This is called spaced repetition, and it's the most effective way to learn a new language.
We'll keep track of your progress, all you have to do is return to this page, add more phrases, and start your next session.
Adding a few phrases each day, and studying them for just 5 minutes, will have you speaking basic Spanish in no time.
Greetings & Basic Phrases
1. HelloHola2. How are you?¿Cómo estás?3. I’m fine, and you?¿Estoy bien, y tú?4. PleasePor favor5. Thank youGracias6. You’re WelcomeDe nada7. GoodbyeAdiós8. CheersSalud9. Excuse meDisculpe10. I’m sorryLo lamento11. What’s your name?¿Cómo te llamas?12. My name is…Mi nombre es…13. Nice to meet youEncantado de conocerlo14. Where are you from?¿De dónde eres?15. I’m from…soy de…16. How old are you?¿Cuántos años tiene?17. I’m 35 years oldtengo 35 años18. What do you do for a living?¿A qué te dedicas?19. I’m a teachersoy profesor20. What do you do for fun?¿Qué haces para divertirte?21. I like…Me gusta…22. I don’t like…no me gusta…23. YesSí24. NoNoLanguage Communication
25. Do you speak English?¿Hablas inglés?26. I understandEntiendo27. I don’t understandNo entiendo28. I speak a little…hablo un poco...29. Could you please speak a little slower?¿Podrías hablar un poco más lento?30. Could you repeat that?¿Podría repetir eso?31. How do you say…?¿Cómo se dice…?32. What does… mean?¿Qué significa…?Shopping & Money
33. How much?¿Cuánto cuesta?34. I would like…Me gustaría…35. Can I pay by credit card/debit card?¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta de crédito/débito?36. Here you goAquí tienes37. Could I see this?¿Podría ver esto?38. What time do you close?¿A qué hora cierras?39. Do you have anything cheaper?¿Tiene algo más barato?40. It’s too expensivees demasiado caro41. I'll pay...voy a pagar...42. Where can I exchange money?¿Dónde puedo cambiar dinero?Transportation
43. How much for a ticket to…?¿Cuánto cuesta un billete para…?44. A return ticket to…Un billete de vuelta a…45. Here’s my passportAquí está mi pasaporte46. What time does the bus arrive?¿A qué hora llega el autobús?47. What time does the train depart?¿A qué hora sale el tren?48. Which platform?¿Qué plataforma?49. Is this seat taken?¿Está libre este asiento?50. When is the next ferry to…?¿Cuándo sale el próximo ferry a…?51. Could you call me a taxi?¿Podrías llamarme un taxi?52. I’d like to go to…Me gustaría ir a…53. Could you let me know when to get off?¿Podrías decirme cuándo bajar?54. Where could I rent a bike?¿Dónde podría alquilar una bicicleta?55. I’d like to rent a carme gustaria alquilar un autoEating & Drinking
55. I’d like to rent a carme gustaria alquilar un auto56. Could you recommend a good restaurant?¿Podrías recomendarnos un buen restaurante?57. What would you recommend?¿Qué recomendarías?58. What are some local specialties?¿Cuáles son algunas especialidades locales?59. What is the special of the day?¿Cuál es el especial del día?60. Could I see the menu, please?¿Puedo ver el menú, por favor?61. A beer, pleaseuna cerveza por favor62. Could I get the bill, please¿Podría pasarme la factura, por favor?63. I’m allergic to…Soy alérgico a…64. That was delicious!¡Eso estuvo delicioso!65. This isn’t what I orderedEsto no es lo que pedí66. Can I buy you a drink?¿Puedo invitarte a una copa?67. Let’s have another!¡Tengamos otro!Directions
68. How do I get to…?Cómo llego a…?69. It’s on the left/on the right/straight ahead/Está a la izquierda/a la derecha/de frente/70. How far is…?¿Qué tan lejos está…?71. Where is the nearest ATM?¿Dónde está el cajero automático más cercano?72. Where can I find tourist information?¿Dónde puedo encontrar información turística?73. Do you have a map?¿Tienes un mapa?74. Can you show me that on the map?¿Puedes mostrarme eso en el mapa?Sightseeing
75. What is the entrance fee?¿Cuál es el costo de la entrada?76. What is that building?¿Qué es ese edificio?77. What’s on at the cinema tonight?¿Qué hay esta noche en el cine?78. That’s a beautiful buildingEse es un hermoso edificio79. What is there to see around here?¿Qué hay que ver por aquí?Accommodations
80. I have a reservationTengo una reservación81. Do you have any double rooms available?¿Tiene alguna habitación doble disponible?82. Could I see the room?¿Puedo ver la habitación?83. I’d like to stay for… nights.Me gustaría quedarme por... noches.84. Is breakfast included?¿Está incluido el desayuno?85. The air conditioner in my room doesn’t workEl aire acondicionado de mi habitación no funciona86. Could I get a different room?¿Podría conseguir una habitación diferente?87. Is there a restaurant here?¿Hay un restaurante aquí?Health & Emergencies
88. Help!¡Ayuda!89. I need a police officernecesito un policia90. Is there pharmacy nearby?¿Hay farmacia cerca?91. Can I use your phone?¿Puedo usar tu teléfono?92. Call the police/ambulance!¡Llame a la policía/ambulancia!93. Leave me alone!¡Déjame en paz!