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Useful Phrases to Give a Presentation in Spanish

¿has dado alguna vez una presentación en español .

Si es así,  ya sabes que puede ser bastante difícil pensar en las palabras correctas cuando todos te están mirando. ¡Cuánta presión y qué nervios!

Bueno, no te preocupes, porque en esta entrada aprenderás una serie de frases en español que te ayudarán a que tus presentaciones sean más  profesionales.

INTRODUCCIÓN

Al comienzo de tu presentación sería ideal seguir los siguientes pasos:

• Preséntate a ti mismo y a tu tema.
• Haz un resumen de tu exposición.
• Dile a la audiencia cómo manejarás las preguntas.

Para presentarte di tu nombre, en qué empresa trabajas y/o cuál es tu trabajo específico:

“Buenas tardes. Mi nombre es (tu nombre) y soy (tu trabajo) en (tu empresa)” .

Luego, puedes decirle a la audiencia cuál es el tema general. Aquí hay dos frases que puedes usar: 

“Mi presentación es sobre…”

“Hoy me gustaría hablarte de…”

Siempre es una buena idea darle a la audiencia un resumen o una descripción general de su presentación. Recuerda dirigirte a tu público tratándoles de USTED :

“Permítanme darles una descripción general de la presentación de hoy”.

“En primer lugar  voy a hablar de… (tema 1)”

“Después de eso, echaremos un vistazo a… (tema 2)”

“Entonces, consideraremos… (tema 3)”

“Y finalmente, explicaré… (tema final)”

Luego, dile a la audiencia si desea que la gente le haga preguntas en medio de la presentación o solo al final. Aquí hay una frase para cada uno:

“Por favor, siéntase libre de interrumpirme si tiene alguna pregunta”.

“Dejaré algo de tiempo para preguntas al final de la presentación”.

HACER TRANSICIONES ENTRE TEMAS

Para comenzar el primer tema, puedes usar frases como éstas:

“Me gustaría comenzar por/con… ”.

“Empecemos por… ”.

En este contexto, las palabras “comenzar” y “empezar” significan lo mismo.

Para pasar a otro tema, puede usar estas frases:

“Ahora vamos a pasar a…”

“Ahora veamos…”

“Ahora me gustaría discutir…”

“Ahora déjame pasar a…”

Notarás que todos comienzan con la palabra “ahora”: esta es una señal para tu audiencia de que estás presentando un nuevo tema.

CON REFERENCIA A DIAPOSITIVAS / GRÁFICOS

Si estás dando una presentación en PowerPoint, querrás consultar las diapositivas, que pueden mostrar imágenes, mapas, gráficos, cuadros, tablas, etc.

Aquí hay algunas frases que puedes usar:

“Esta diapositiva muestra… ”.

“Mirando esta diapositiva, podemos ver que… ”.

“Como puede ver en esta diapositiva…” .

REPITIENDO / CORRIGIENDO

¿Qué harías si dijeras algo incorrecto o confuso durante tu presentación?

Primero, ¡no te pongas nervioso/a! Los hablantes nativos de español también cometen errores durante las presentaciones, así que ¡no es el fin del mundo!.

Aquí tienes algunas frases para retomar el rumbo:

Frases para decir algo de nuevo usando diferentes palabras:

“Déjeme decirlo de otra manera”.

“Déjeme reformular eso”.

“En otras palabras…”

Frases para corregir un error:

“Lo siento, eso no es correcto. quise decir que… [hemos contratado a 15 nuevos empleados, no a 50] ”.

Disculpe + corrección con énfasis.

Por ejemplo: “La escuela fue fundada en 1999, disculpe , mil novecientos ochenta y nueve”.

Frases para describir efectos:

Por lo tanto … (usualmente usado para una conclusión lógica)

Este producto es más caro de producir. Por lo tanto, los márgenes de beneficio son más bajos.

En consecuencia … (más formal)

La empresa no obtuvo el permiso de construcción adecuado. En consecuencia, tuvimos que pagar una multa por incumplimiento.

Como resultado …

Hemos invertido en mejores equipos de seguridad y, como resultado , la cantidad de accidentes se ha reducido .

Entonces …

Los anuncios tuvieron éxito, entonces , ahora planeamos expandir el programa.

Las palabras “por lo tanto” y “en consecuencia” se usan típicamente al comienzo de una oración. “Como resultado” se puede usar al principio o al final de una oración, y la palabra “entonces” se usa típicamente en el medio de una oración.

Al final de su presentación, puede dar un breve resumen de sus puntos principales o el mensaje más importante. Aquí hay algunas frases para eso:

“En conclusión…” “Cerraré resumiendo los puntos principales”. “Permítanme recordarles brevemente lo que hemos cubierto”. Como frase final, puedes decir: “Gracias por su atención.”

Para informar a la audiencia que está listo para responder preguntas, puede decir:

“¿Alguien tiene alguna pregunta?” (generalmente se hace en una reunión/grupo más pequeño)

“Me gustaría dar paso a las preguntas ahora”. (generalmente se hace cuando se presenta a un grupo más grande)

Si no entendió la pregunta de la persona, puede decir: “Lo siento, no entendí eso, ¿podrías repetirlo?”

“Lo siento, no entiendo muy bien tu pregunta, ¿te importaría reformularla?” Las expresiones “lo siento” y “te importaría” se incluyen por cortesía.

Si la pregunta requiere información que no tienes en este momento, pero que podrías averiguar más adelante, puedes decir esto: “Esa es una pregunta interesante. En realidad, no lo sé muy bien, pero intentaré responderte más tarde con una respuesta”.

Si no puede responder la pregunta, pero alguien más puede, entonces diga: “Desafortunadamente, no soy la mejor persona para responder eso, pero puedo ponerlo en contacto con un colega mío” .

Finalmente, si la respuesta a la pregunta va a ser muy larga, puede decir: “Me temo que tomaría mucho tiempo explicarlo, pero tal vez tú y yo podamos hablar de eso más a fondo después”. Esto significa que no desea responder la pregunta de inmediato, pero está dispuesto a hablar con la persona al respecto después de la presentación.

Esto es todo por ahora. 

Espero que te sea muy útil.

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Spanish Oral Presentation Guide for Beginners

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The moment to show off your Spanish skills is here, and we’ll teach you how to wow your audience, coworkers, boss, or clients. The way you introduce and close your presentation can have a positive or negative effect on your audience. So, it’s normal that you get nervous about speaking in front of a crowd and communicating your ideas effectively.

Practicing oral presentations in Spanish helps you focus on pronunciation and clarity while broadening your academic, job, and business opportunities . However, what may be even more valuable is that it gives you the chance to take risks, gain confidence, and exercise persuasion in a foreign language.

If you have a presentation soon, and want to blow everyone’s mind, here is your guide to giving oral presentations in Spanish for beginners.

5 Engaging Presentation Openings

The first part of our Spanish oral presentation guide is to help you find the most engaging ways to open your speech.

1. Start with a Reflexive or Engaging Question

For example:

¿Sabían ustedes que la entonación de nuestra voz no es sonido sino emoción? (Did you know that the intonation of our voice is not sound but emotion?)

Starting with a question allows you to keep your audience attentive throughout your message.

2. Tell an Anecdote

55% of our communication stems from non-verbal language ; everything our audience reads through our expressions, mannerisms, tone, etc., while 38% of our communication is vocal and 7% is words.

Hence, the importance of telling a story at the beginning of your presentation, so your audience connects with what you are going to deliver. We are all natural communicators.

At first, you may feel shy about opening yourself to the world, but believe it or not: your story counts, your story inspires, and even more than you think.

3. Utilize Objects

Generate interest with an object that’s relevant to your message. For instance, you can follow a similar script to this one:

Esta cartera que hoy acompaña mi atuendo tiene un significado muy especial. Esta cartera ha sido elaborada, tejida y pensada por gente que cree en sus sueños. ¡Qué gusto estar el día de hoy aquí hablando con emprendedores que creen en construir!

(This purse that matches my outfit today has a very special meaning to me. This purse has been sewn, knitted, and created by people that believe in their dreams. What a pleasure to be here today talking with entrepreneurs that believe in building things!)

Utilizing resources as elements of your speech will help your public to relate and feel part of your speech. Everything has a meaning and a representation. Remember that your public will forget what you said but will always remember how you made them feel. So, make them feel welcome!

4. Statistics

Using statistical data will help give your statement a significant rational weight. Remember that statistics aren’t read, they’re interpreted. This forces you to describe exhaustive research about a topic.

This isn’t about boring your audience with numbers, it’s about using statistics as a tool to make people reflect on your message. An example of an introduction in Spanish with statistics is:

¿Sabían ustedes que el 80% de los consumidores que adquieren sus productos en línea confían más en las recomendaciones de sus amigos o familiares que de las propias empresas?

(Did you know that 80% of consumers that buy your products online trust more in the recommendations of their friends and family than on the ones of companies?)

5. Who are you?

Greet your audience. This is fundamental to bond with them. Say your name, who you are, what your topic is and why it is important to pay attention to you. Let’s put it into practice with this example:

Hoy me encuentro feliz de estar con ustedes compartiendo lo que sé. Mi nombre es Liam Jones, soy periodista y locutor de radio, y hoy quiero que aprendas a utilizar tu voz para hacerte escuchar.

(Today I am very happy to be with you sharing what I know. My name is Liam Jones. I am a journalist and radio host, and I want you to learn to use your voice to make yourself heard.)

Respect your essence, know yourself and regularly practice the above types of introduction.

Verbal and Non-Verbal Presentation Tips

The next part of our Spanish oral presentation guide is divided into verbal and non-verbal language.

Non-Verbal Language Tips

Your gestures can emphasize, substitute or contradict what you express with words.

Use open gestures, like moving your hands, stretching your arms and legs, and opening your shoulders. Additionally, avoid having objects in your way between your body and the audience, such as folders, books, and tables. Your face should be visible all the time.

Choose gestures that ease people’s understanding of your speech. For example, pointing in a direction.

Avoid fidgeting out of nervousness. For instance, touching your hair or glasses.

Distribute your gaze amongst your audience, so everybody feels included. You can divide your audience into different quadrants. Let’s say, four, and choose a person of each quadrant to “talk to”.

Volume and Intonation

Mentally “take measurements” of the room, so the volume you choose to use is enough for both people in the front row and in the back to hear you. Also, avoid monotonous intonation. Highlight with your voice the keywords of your speech.

Rhythm and Pronunciation

Slow down when you need to separate ideas, this reflects confidence and helps you recover people’s attention. Pronunciation should be clear , so be careful with mumbling sounds.

Nobody has the right to tell you how to dress, but it’s recommendable that your attire matches both your personality and the context of your presentation.

Verbal Language Tips

Order and structure.

A presentation that has order and structure is easy to follow, understand, and remember.

Organize your speech in parts. For example: importance, data, chronology, interesting bullet points, zoom in, and zoom out.

Use discourse markers; words that organize and connect ideas. Some examples are:

To Start Interventions El objetivo de esta exposición es… / Hablaré en primer lugar de… / Para comenzar… (The objective of this presentation is… / Firstly, I’ll speak about… / For starters…)

To Introduce Comments or Examples Por ejemplo… / Como es el caso de… / Recordemos, en ese sentido, que… (For example… / As is the case with… / Let’s remember, in this sense, that…)

To Structure the Discourse En primer lugar… / En segundo lugar… / Por un lado,…por otro lado… / Finalmente… (In first place… /In second place… /On the one hand…on the other hand… /Finally…)

To Resume the Subject Volviendo a lo que hemos visto al principio… / Como decía… / Señalaba que… (Going back to what we’ve seen at the beginning… /Like I was saying… / I was pointing out that…)

To Establish Logical Relationships Consecuentemente… / Eso nos demuestra que… / Deducimos, entonces… (Consequently… / That shows us that… / We deduce, then…)

To Conclude Tratemos, finalmente, el último aspecto… / En resumen,… / Para terminar… / En conclusión… (Let’s address, finally, the last aspect… / In summary… / Lastly… / In conclusion…)

You should adapt it to your audience’s knowledge, formality level, and the purpose of your presentation.

Sentences should be short and simple. Avoid the overuse of muletillas (catch phrases).

Oral Presentation Conclusions in Spanish

When you’re giving a presentation in Spanish, do not miss the chance to leave a good impression. The final part of a speech is what we remember the most. So, use it to deliver a message or briefly summarize what you want to convey. You can create a compelling conclusion with a phrase, rhetorical question, quote, or call-to-action.

En conclusión, cualquiera puede padecer de un problema de salud mental. (In conclusion, anyone can have a mental health problem.)

Si las personas más brillantes pueden padecer problemas de salud mental, ¿por qué nosotros no? (If the most brilliant people can have mental health issues, why can’t we?)

La mente es como un paracaídas, si no se abre, no sirve para nada. Muchas gracias, público oyente, por haber abierto su mente a escucharme en esta exposición. (The mind is like a parachute, if it isn’t opened, it doesn’t work. Thank you very much, listening public, for having opened your minds to listen to me in this presentation.)

Ready to be confident in your next Spanish oral presentation?

The key to giving a memorable oral presentation in Spanish is to be original, creative, and do something that’s unusual but true to your essence. Thus, you’ll make the difference.

If after reading our Spanish oral presentation guide, you think you still need help to prepare yourself for your Spanish presentation, count on our top-notch team of Spanish fluency coaches . So, don’t let fear of success hold you back, and book with one of our coaches.

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Speaking a foreign language in front of a crowd can make you nervous, especially when the Spanish presentation is in front of native speakers. We recommend you to prepare yourself with Spanish courses until you complete your language training and reach a high level. In addition to having the language skills, it is important to show confidence, follow the structure of the information and speak clearly so that the audience understands the topic of your Spanish presentation.

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How to prepare a Spanish presentation?

It is essential to structure a framework for your Spanish presentation where you will apply the knowledge and practice from your Spanish lessons . According to public speaking experts, it is recommended to prepare a conference in 3 steps:

• Open with something personal to capture the attention of your audience and announce what the presentation will be about.
• Name three important points and develop them with a story, examples, experience, etc.
• Summarize the key points briefly and concisely, mentioning the personal or audience impact.

The structure of a Spanish presentation is delimited by three phases: introduction, development and conclusion. Preparation is the key so you will need to study a presentation, we recommend you to learn the first 30 seconds verbatim, remember that it is important to have an interesting introduction to capture the audience’s attention from the beginning.

During the development incorporate information with multimedia material and the content that is in another language translate it or add subtitles in Spanish.

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Key phrases for your Spanish presentation

During Spanish lessons you will learn how to communicate effectively in Spanish by developing the skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking in Spanish. Each is an integral part of mastering the language, but we will focus on the last one: speaking. Here are some useful phrases to use during your Spanish presentation:

Phrases to introduce your presentation

• ¡Buenos días/ tardes /noches a todos!
• Bienvenidos a la presentación acerca de…
• Soy ______ de la compañía ____ y el día de hoy les presentaré el tema…
• Mi nombre es______ y hablaré sobre ______.
• Las preguntas al público son una forma de llamar la atención de la audiencia, por lo que son una herramienta interesante y empática que sirve como una introducción ideal a presentaciones en español exitosas.

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Phrases for the development of your conference in Spanish

During the development of the Spanish presentation it is important to pay attention to the correct pronunciation of the words, as well as the tone, rhythm and pauses. Remember that you can practice these aspects in Spanish courses  to improve your Spanish speaking skills.

• Establish contact with the audience

To increase audience interest and engagement, it is important to establish contact with your audience. Use interactive elements such as polls to get them involved and express themselves on the topic, here are some examples. We remind you that you can learn Spanish while living an incredible experience in Mexico or at the Spanish school Bogota . You choose the school, we make sure you learn Spanish in an attractive way.

• Por favor levanten la mano si alguna vez ______…
• Alguien ha pensado en______?
• Por favor pregunten cualquier duda o tema.
• Comparando _____con_____, podemos notar que…
• Claramente, ______ tiene más sentido que______…
• Mientras que la Opción A es______, Option B se refiere a…
• Primeramente ______, en segundo lugar______…
• En la siguiente diapositiva…
• Asimismo, es importante mencionar que…
• Ahora pasaremos al siguiente tema…
• Preparé un video al respecto…
• Esta imagen explica perfectamente el concepto…
• Pongan atención en el video/imagen en donde …
• El promedio es…
• Los resultados demuestran que…
• De acuerdo con este párrafo, la atención debe de estar en…
• I want to stress the importance of…
• This is of high significance because…
• Moreover, it has to be said that…

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Finish your Spanish presentation successfully

In order to close your Spanish presentation correctly, here are some phrases to put your Spanish lessons into practice.

• En conclusión, podemos decir que…
• En resumen, los puntos principales son…
• Teniendo en cuenta los aspectos mencionados, podemos concluir que …
• Fue un honor estar con ustedes el día de hoy.
• Gracias por su tiempo y atención.
• Gracias por asistir al evento el día de hoy.

Remember to adapt body language to the presentation and practice in Spanish classes . Preparing a professional Spanish presentation or for personal purposes is probably one of the tests or objectives you will have when studying the language. Prepare yourself with Spanish lessons to develop your language skills and obtain an international Spanish certificate.

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How to: Feel Comfortable Giving a Presentation in Spanish

Dear Esther,

Giving a presentation in any language can be scary, but when you have to present to people you don’t know, in a language you might not dominate (or even if you are fluent ), it can be downright terrifying. However, as an experienced presenter in Spanish—read here and here about how I did my entire degree abroad—I am here to tell you that you can do it! And it doesn’t have to be as scary as you initially think. Here are my top tips for getting through your presentations in a foreign language:

Prepare your notes:

Even if you are able to make things up as you go along in English, you should be aware that it is more difficult to control a topic in a non-native language. Therefore, take the extra hour or two to make sure you know what you want to say and how you want to say it. I know a lot of people—from all different backgrounds alike—who don’t bother to take the time to truly prepare their presentations and you can tell when they present. In addition, it will make life easier if you properly organize the content before you start preparing the presentation because then you will have you bases covered.

Pro-tip: If you’ve already prepared an assignment or paper around the topic, use this as your guide (even if it is in English). This will help you feel comfortable that you say what you have to say.

Prepare your slides:.

Once you know what you want to say and how you want to say it, you can start to prepare the visual part of your presentation (whether it be a PowerPoint, Prezi, or other tool). Make sure that the visual cues you give yourself help your words flow. My personal preference is to use a little bit of text and let your words speak for themselves (you don’t want people reading the slides instead of listening to you). Consider using keywords or photos that you can connect to your content instead of reading directly off the slide. At the same time, make sure you know what works for you and prepare accordingly.

Think about it this way: Your slides should act as an outline for what you want to say, helping your listeners follow along or jot down key points. However,if you need notes, consider bringing them along separately.

While you may feel stupid talking to yourself (maybe in front of a mirror) or practicing with your housemate, the first time through a presentation always feels harder than the second or third. If you have time to practice a time or two before you get in front of your final crowd, you can make sure you feel your way around words that you don’t feel comfortable with (potentially switching them out for others) and confirm that your presentation makes sense.

Pro-tip: if possible, try to rehearse with a native Spanish speaker who can help you figure out if what you say is clear or not. And remember that constructive criticism in your practice moments is a good option in comparison to your professor not understanding you during the presentation.

Relax and smile:.

A big part of the quality of the presentation is how comfortable you are with yourself. Even if you don’t feel like you really know the content or you are worried about presenting in front of your class, your attitude will affect the perception the audience has of your knowledge. If you are able to get up in front of everyone and act in a calm, collected way (despite the fact that you are shaking inside), that will go a long way towards a good presentation.

Try it: I found the video below that talks about about how body posture impacts our perception of a situation and I have never gone back—before every presentation you can find me in superhero pose!

It’s not the end of the world:

I just want to remind you that, at the end of the day, if your presentation is terrible it is not the end of the world. Honestly, as someone who has been there, it is commendable that you are potentially getting up in front of a whole class of native speakers to give a presentation in a language that you are only more or less comfortable with. Personally, the most important thing is to notice how you feel during the presentation and figure out ways that you can ‘do it better’ next time. Like anything, practice makes it easier, but sometimes we have to fall before we can fly.

We would love to hear about your presentation experiences while abroad. Are you a nervous presenter or are you as cool as a cucumber? Let us know!

Sincerely, Spain

P.S. I would just like you all to know that while I am a good presenter, I am not always (read almost never) comfortable when presenting, I am just good at hiding it. It has allowed me to ace presentations—not only at school but also in front of other crowds—and job interviews. Therefore, I believe it is a skill worth developing.

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La presentación oral: 13 Ways to Teach it for AP Spanish Success

When my students first began giving oral presentations in my AP Spanish Language and Culture course, they had trouble for three reasons:

1. They had little knowledge of cultural practices in Spanish-speaking countries.

2. They struggled to finish within the two-minute limit.

3. Their presentations were completely disorganized.

In this blog post, I will explain how I addressed each issue so that my students were able to master the oral presentation section of the AP Spanish exam. Keep reading and get my F-R-E-E culture project on Spanish-speaking countries and famous hispanohablantes. Below are my best tips on how to teach la presentación oral.

1. STUDENT RESEARCH

Neither the teacher nor the students can predict what cultural practice will be mentioned in the presentational speaking section of the AP exam. Hence, the anxiety. However, just as those who live in Seattle must always have a raincoat within reach, students of AP Spanish must come equipped with knowledge of many traditions practiced in Spain and Latin America. Hence, the culture presentation. The more customs they are familiar with, the more likely it is that they will be able to answer the question with confidence. In order to fill their cultural knowledge bank, I assign a project.

At the beginning of the course, I hand out instructions for a culture project. Students must do a Google search to find cultural practices or traditions of a Spanish-speaking country. They can either choose from articles in the textbook or find their own. If they select a tradition not in the text, I must approve their choices.

I hand out and explain the instructions, so students know the requirements.

THE PRESENTATION MUST:

• Have a visual component.
• Be five minutes long.
• Include comprehension questions for the class.
• Include a quiz for the class.
• Include an additional two-minute oral presentation comparing the cultural practice with one in their own country.

While the student talks, the observers take notes. Whenever students give presentations, I also include a graded, listening component for the observers so no one is sitting idly; students are always practicing their Spanish language skills, either speaking or listening. In this case, the students must evaluate la presentación oral according to the rubric, and answer comprehension questions in the student-created quiz.

After the presentations, the observers ask the presenter questions about his or her speech, then take the quiz.

Want more details? Click the following link to access the culture project I use: LA PRESENTACIÓN ORAL CULTURE PROJECT . These instructions are for Triángulo aprobado, but you can use them with Vista Higher Learning or any other textbook or test-practice booklet. Just replace the titles where appropriate.

2. TELL STUDENTS THE LEARNING GOAL

When I was a new teacher, I would anxiously sit down to grade a project and then feel my disappointed heart sink to my toes as I read each submission. How did the students miss the target by so great a distance? Because I had assumed they knew what I expected. Surely they knew they needed to include what to me were obvious elements. But they didn’t.

Students need to know exactly what is required of them. With that goal in mind, I tell them, at the beginning, what the learning objectives are. Then I give them the rubric with even more details. Below is the learning goal I give my students for the presentación oral comparing the grading system in the U.S. to that of a Spanish-speaking country:

Given a rubric of the oral presentation, vocabulary of comparisons, a PowerPoint on the Oral Presentation, and information on grading systems, students will do a two-minute oral presentation comparing the grading system of one Spanish-speaking country to the grading system in the United States.

HERE IS ANOTHER LEARNING GOAL:

Given information on Cartagena and Macchu Picchu, students will do an oral presentation comparing an American tourist attraction to Machu Picchu or Cartagena.

These topics were in the cultural texts of our AP Spanish test-prep booklet.

3. STUDENTS PRACTICE VOCABULARY FOR COMPARISONS AND FOR THE WRITTEN TEXT

Before students attempt to discuss the differences and similarities of various cultures, they need to have the vocabulary to do so; they need to know how to make comparisons in Spanish, and they need to know the vocabulary specific to the given topic.

I hand out a list of words and phrases students need in order to make comparisons and also vocabulary of challenging words from the text we will be reading.

The words don’t automatically become part of the students’ working vocabulary just because I handed them the list of words. They need to practice the vocabulary, to see the words in context, and to let them percolate in their brains (recognition phase). Then they draw a representation of the words, write the definition, and use them in context themselves (productive).

Below is part of the list of comparisons I give my Spanish students.

Vocabulario para la comparación

• Por un lado                                     On the one hand
• Por otro lado                                  On the other hand
• En comparación con                    In comparison with
• Si se compara…con                      If one compares…with
• Es cada vez más                            It’s more and more
• Es cada vez menos                       It’s less and less
• Mientras que X…                          While X…
• Se parece a…                                 It is similar to
• Se diferencia en                            It differs in that
• Mejor / peor queue                        Better / worse than
• Aunque…                                      Although / even though
• A la inversa                                   Conversely
• De manera different                   Differently
• Sin embargo                                 However

For example, I might say the following: Escojan dos palabras del vocabulario en la página 112. Hagan los cuadros y escriban una oración para cada palabra.

Students draw a square with four boxes. Sometimes, instead of writing sentences in the last box, I tell them to write synonyms in Spanish. Below is the demonstration I show them before instructing them to practice with the vocabulary.

4. LA PRESENTACIÓN ORAL: LAS INSTRUCCIONES

LEARNING TARGET: Students will plan and produce spoken presentational communications.

After students practice the vocabulary, we read the instructions and the exam description together, in Spanish, so they understand the requirements:

• They will have four minutes to read the topic and prepare their presentation.
• They will have two minutes to record their presentation.
• They will need to use the formal register.
• They will be comparing cultural characteristics / practices, traditions of the community in which they live with those of a Spanish-speaking country or Spanish-speaking communities with which they are familiar.
• They can use any of the following examples: information they have read, heard, or seen, or personal experiences or observations.

5. STUDENTS MUST ORGANIZE THEIR ORAL PRESENTATION

It is essential that students learn to organize their presentations, or they will not succeed on the exam. Organizing helps them think better and it also helps them stay within the time constraints.

In order to organize their speech, they must:

• Begin with a thesis statement that answers the question.
• Include words of the question in their thesis statement.
• Include developing paragraphs and a conclusion.
• Use a graphic organizer to prepare: I show students how to use a Venn Diagram and also a T graphic. On one side, students put the differences, on the other side, the similarities.

6. RUBRIC FOR PRESENTATIONAL SPEAKING

I read the College Board rubric for AP Spanish Presentational Speaking with the students so they know how they will be evaluated.

7. SHOW THE POWERPOINT

Then, I show my PowerPoint, which repeats the instructions (once isn’t enough) and gives more details of what is required. Below are a few examples of what students learn when watching the PowerPoint.

STUDENTS MUST:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the culture of a Spanish-speaking country.
• Speak fluidly.
• Provide details of the culture.
• Make themselves understood, speak with varied vocabulary and idiomatic expressions.
• Speak with good pronunciation.
• Correct themselves as they are speaking when they make mistakes.
• Commit few grammatical errors
• Read the question thoroughly.
• Use pausing or transition words to give them time to think such as, “así que, pues, entonces, además…”

The PowerPoint also shows several example introductions and thesis statements for a given cultural comparison including reasons number one and two. It also shows model text for developing paragraphs and a conclusion.

8. STUDENTS EVALUATE USING THE RUBRIC OR A CHECKLIST

After showing the PowerPoint, I give students a checklist of the required elements. After they read the model presentation, I check for understanding by asking students what the requirements are for a good presentation.

Then, students evaluate the model presentation according to the rubric or checklist using the college board grading system: They give an exam score of 1-5. (My checklist was created using the AP Spanish rubric for presentational speaking.)

An easy way to give students an idea of what a grade of 5 looks like is to have them listen to past exams and guess the score. Students hear presentations of scores ranging from 1 to 5. They then evaluate the presentation using a checklist. Once they guess, I show them what the real score was.

9. SELF-CORRECTING

I train students how to correct themselves during the presentation to improve fluidity and help them sound more like a native speaker. For example, I teach the vocabulary they will need when they misspeak, such as, “Es decir, mejor dicho, o sea, digo”.

10. READ THE CULTURAL NOTE

I read the cultural note in the textbook, test-practice booklet, or text I have provided. For example, I say: Lee la “Cápsula cultural: En las terrazas de Cuzco se puede cultivar más que hortalizas” en la página 111 en Triángulo aprobado.

Then I read the question. For example: Comparaciones: Compara la atracción turística de Machu Picchu con un sitio de tu país o comunidad.

11. SOLICIT DIFFERENCES AND SIMILARITIES USING THE GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

I solicit “semejanzas y diferencias”. I write in students’ answers on a transparency (Boy am I old), smart board or whiteboard. Students take notes in their graphic organizer.

12. STUDENTS PRACTICE WITH A PARTNER

Working with a partner greatly decreases student anxiety and makes the task more fun. Also, students have the advantage of a peer tutor.

The first time students work on the oral presentation, I give them a full ten minutes to prepare. The more proficient they become in organizing their comparisons, the less time I give them. The last few months before the AP Spanish exam, students listen to the audio prompts which only allow four minutes to prepare.

13. STUDENTS PRESENT WITH PARTNERS AND EVALUATE EACH OTHER

Students now give their oral presentations using Google Voice, Audacity, or online using the publisher’s site. I time them for two minutes using a stopwatch.

One student at a time gives the presentation while the partner evaluates using the checklist. Students turn in the checklist.

I ask for two volunteers to present before the class for extra points. The entire class grades them according to the checklist.

14. BE EFFICIENT WITH TIME

Did I say 13 ways? Here is #14.

Time is always beating me with a whip as I prepare my students to pass the test. Therefore, I must find ways to use my time efficiently. A great way to save time is to work on two sections of the AP exam simultaneously. I instruct half the class to work on the oral presentation and the other half to work on the simulated conversation for the current AP Spanish theme, for example: Contemporary Life, or Global Challenges. Half the students are doing practice tests for presentational speaking while the other half works on interpersonal speaking. For example:

• Half the class does Conversación simulada p. 117 on Audacity or the Learning Site.
• The other half of the class does oral presentation on Google Voice or the Learning Site.
• Then they switch.
• The Spanish teacher times the oral presentation for two minutes. Remember to tell the test takers to say their name and let a few seconds pass first and to say who they are when using Google Voice.

If you would rather not do all the work yourself, you can use the Oral Presentation PowerPoint and Activities for AP Spanish Language and Culture to help students master la presentación oral portion of the AP Spanish exam. This valuable resource includes everything I have mentioned in this post.

These resources can be used with Triángulo aprobado Spanish Language books or Vista Higher Learning booklets or any AP Spanish Test-prep books. Google Slides digital versions are available, too.

The 28-slide Presentación Oral PowerPoint for AP Spanish includes the following:

• Instructions on how to do a cultural oral presentation for AP Spanish
• Required elements of an oral presentation
• A sample cultural question taken from Triángulo aprobado
• Two sample graphic organizers for the “presentación oral”
• Instructions on how to write the “oración de tesis” and how to organize the “presentación oral”
• A sample cultural oral presentation with the components labeled
• Expressions for self-correction
• Expressions for pausing and transition
• 24 words and expressions useful for making comparisons
• Four possible introductions
• Three possible “oraciones de tesis”
• Two sample developing paragraphs
• A sample conclusion
• Instructions for writing the conclusion

The printables include the following:

• a checklist for self-correction or partner correction
• a lesson plan for the oral presentation following the EDI format: the learning objective, attention-getter, tension, explain/model/demonstrate, checking for understanding, guided practice, closure, independent practice/homework, and items needed to present the lesson
• a graphic organizer
• a handout of vocabulary for making comparisons
• the password to open the PowerPoint YOU WILL NEED MICROSOFT OFFICE 2002 in order to access the password-protected PowerPoint.

This PowerPoint and Activities is included in the following bundle: A P SPANISH POWERPOINTS

How do AP Spanish students record their  simulated conversations  and  oral presentations ?

So many of you have asked me what my students use to record their presentations. I will tell you what I used and also what other teachers use, so you have many options. BELOW ARE WAYS STUDENTS CAN RECORD:  

• Google Voice (What I used)
• Vocaroo  Online Voice Recorder (It’s free and I’ve heard great things about it.)
• Flip  (Used to be FlipGrid.)
• Schoology, Canvas, or any LMS (Learning Management System) your school is using.
• Audacity (I have used this as well.)
• Vista Higher Learning SuperSite
• Student Phones (Voice Memo or Recording App)
• Google MP3 in Google Classroom

READY-MADE LESSON PLANS THAT DO EVERYTHING FOR YOU

If you don’t want to write the lesson plans yourself, use the ready-made lesson plans below. They do everything for you! And you can have confidence in them since all my students passed the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam except one during the five years I taught AP Spanish.

AP Spanish Lesson Plans and Curriculum for Tríangulo apro bado

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Advanced Spanish Phrases for Studying and Working

Learning a language, whether in the classroom or on your own, is a rewarding and fun experience. It allows you to watch movies and understand lyrics in another language, and it can even help you make new friends. When you reach an advanced level, however, a world of opportunities opens.

If you’re dreaming of an academic or professional career in Spain or another Spanish-speaking country, you’re already aware that it can be the pathway to a brilliant future. More than 500 million people around the planet speak the language—just imagine the possibilities! 

Need a little help getting there? Here are some advanced Spanish phrases that can put you on track. Also, stick around for some bonus everyday Spanish idioms that will make you sound like a native. Enjoy!

Here’s to a brilliant career doing business in Spanish!

• Useful Phrases for Academic Writing
• Power Phrases for Your Cover Letter
• Smart Phrases for Business and Meetings
• Bonus: Advanced Idioms, Sayings, and Proverbs for Everyday Usage
• Final Thoughts

1. Useful Phrases for Academic Writing

Academic writing is one of the most formal ways to express yourself. Once you’ve reached an advanced level in Spanish, you’ll be able to produce fluid and coherent texts for the academic sphere. Here are some advanced Spanish phrases for essays that will make your work look great:

Ace your essay in Spanish!

2. Power Phrases for Your Cover Letter

In Spain, a cover letter goes a long way when applying for a job. Now that so many people have a good education and are well-experienced, showing who you really are in a few paragraphs can turn the tables in your favor. However, try to maintain a formal structure and use sophisticated vocabulary with these advanced Spanish phrases:

A good cover letter can get you your dream interview.

3. Smart Phrases for Business and Meetings

The business world has its own expressions and slang. Learning how to properly communicate in the workplace can make all the difference when trying to succeed in business. With these advanced Spanish phrases, you’ll learn how to express yourself in a meeting and also how to address others in a professional manner.

Thank your coworkers for coming to your meeting!

4. Bonus: Advanced Idioms, Sayings, and Proverbs for Everyday Usage

Spanish idioms are very present in everyday conversations. Do you want to know what your teacher means when (s)he tells you to “put on the batteries”? Or maybe what the young people mean when they say “molar”?

Fear not! We’re here to help you master advanced Spanish phrases, idioms, and slang expressions.

Otro gallo cantaría… (“Things would be very different…”)

5. Final Thoughts

In this guide to advanced Spanish phrases, you learned a variety of expressions that will help you improve your speaking and writing for the academic and business worlds. You even picked up several Spanish idioms! 

Studying and working in a Spanish-speaking country is possible for an advanced student such as yourself. However, it’s best to keep on learning and to memorize even more advanced phrases in Spanish. You can continue your studies with the variety of advanced Spanish lessons available on SpanishPod101.com , each one designed with both progress and fun in mind! In fact, we have advanced pathways for different varieties of Spanish: 

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Teaching Spanish Students How To Present

I have a lot of feelings about presentations. Throughout my career, I have seen it all.

The memorized, robotic presentation where the student has no idea what they’re even saying.

The presentation that was meant to be memorized but stage fright took over. Train wreck.

The presentation that was so incorrect, no one knew what was being said.

The one-by-one presentations where we are all dying a painful death of boredom as we listen to #27 talk about their likes and dislikes.

You get the picture. Not pretty. Teaching Spanish students how to present is not an easy task.

So How Do We Teach Spanish Students How to Present?

Do we just forget it?

Instead, we instruct students about what a good presentation looks like and sounds like.

AP Spanish Presentations

Let’s start with our most advanced students. Theoretically, they are the most prepared to give a quality, interesting presentation. In my AP Spanish class, some presentations are done individually and some in groups. Many have a visual requirement as well.

Start by getting students comfortable speaking off the cuff. This means providing opportunities every day for students to answer questions and give opinions about things they have not prepared ahead of time. This builds their confidence in their ability to use their language creatively. (See my blog post about building confidence in AP Spanish students here!)

Go over the requirements of the presentation in detail. Don’t leave much to the imagination. Students will fill in their own blanks, and sometimes it’s not what we want!

Here are the guidelines I give to teach my AP Spanish students to present an excellent piece of work:

Here are Some Guidelines for Teaching AP Spanish Students to Present

• Know your content well. This also means learning key vocabulary words that may be new.
• Make a notecard with bulleted phrases to guide you. *It’s important NOT to write down everything you want to say word for word. Instead, having the outline will boost you and jog your memory.
• Create a visual to go along with what you’re saying. These visuals are meant to help the audience understand what you’re saying, and to give them a picture to go along with your words. It adds interest to your presentation. But! It’s important NOT to have a lot of words on your slides. No one wants to be read to, and there is a strong temptation to turn your back to the audience and read the slides. At least for my grading rubrics, a student will not earn a good score by reading their slides.
• Rehearse your presentation. Is there a time limit? Does your presentation fall within it? Did you hit any road blocks with vocabulary that you need to work out before the day of the presentation? Do you need help with pronunciation? All of these are issues that rehearsing can work out!

Click HERE for my freebie handout with these reminders to give your students!

Click HERE for an example of an oral presentation with visuals that I assign to my AP students.

Teaching Year 1-4 Spanish Students To Present

For Novice and Intermediate Low students, our expectations are a little bit different. Their vocabulary and grammar is a lot more limited, so they may need some extra support.

One recommendation I have is that students NOT present one-by-one in front of the class. First, this incites terror for many of our students! And we know that when a student’s fight, flight or freeze system is activated, no learning or performing is going on!

Second, it’s BORING for the rest of the class to listen to 20 + presentations that are more or less similar.

What to Do Instead?

• Consider task cards. These are simply cards that give some questions or parameters for students surrounding a topic that you have been practicing in class. For example, you might give a Spanish 1 class task cards that list a person’s name, age, physical description, etc. (in English) and ask them to introduce themselves. There should be several versions of these cards. For students in Years 2 or 3, you might create scenarios based on your unit. Perhaps you have a unit on Travel or Getting Hurt? Create several different scenarios where students can tell you a story.
• Call students up one at a time to do their presentations with you. Your other students can be doing any number of worthwhile activities, including practicing new vocabulary on Quizlet, taking a virtual field trip, reading an interesting cultural article, etc.
• Provide some supports. One idea is providing a vocab list from your unit or related to the topic in English. I notice that one thing that holds many students back is that they simply can’t think of anything else to say! Having a vocab list in front of them gives them an easy way to jog their thought process so that they can add details to their stories!
• Practice!! Create class activities that allow students the chance to use their language creatively in both speaking and writing. The time they are graded should not be the first time they are doing the sort of task you are grading them on!

Click Here if you would like some task cards/scenarios for your Year 2 or 3 Students! These are related to accidents & injuries, but the idea can be used for any sort of scenarios!

Teaching our Spanish students how to present is tricky! Please use the comment section below if you have any other tips that have improved your students’ presentations in Spanish!

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How to say spanish presentation in spanish, introduction when learning a new language, it is essential to understand how to express different terms and phrases commonly used in daily life situations. if you are preparing for a spanish presentation, it is helpful to know how to say “spanish presentation” in spanish. in this article, we will explore the different ways to express this term in the spanish language., formal presentation in formal settings such as academic or professional environments, it is common to refer to a spanish presentation as “una presentación en español.” this straightforward translation accurately conveys the purpose of the presentation and the language in which it will be conducted. when giving a formal presentation in spanish, using this term will ensure clear communication in any professional setting., informal presentation in more casual settings, such as a group project or a friendly gathering, you may want to use a more informal expression for a spanish presentation. in these situations, you can say “una presentación sobre españa” or “una exposición acerca de la cultura española.” these phrases highlight the content or subject matter of the presentation, making it more relatable and engaging for the audience., presentation in a classroom setting if you are a student looking to present in a classroom setting, it may be appropriate to use a different expression. in this context, you can say “una exposición en español” or “un trabajo oral sobre un tema en español.” these phrases specifically indicate that the presentation is part of an academic assignment and will be delivered orally. using these terms will help you convey the purpose and format of your presentation accurately., business presentation in a business context, it is common to use the term “una presentación de negocios en español.” this phrase emphasizes the professional and commercial aspect of the presentation. whether you are pitching a business idea or presenting a project, using this expression will show your proficiency in conducting business in spanish., cultural presentation if your presentation focuses on cultural aspects of the spanish-speaking world, you may want to emphasize the cultural component in your expression. you can say “una presentación cultural sobre países hispanohablantes” or “una charla sobre la diversidad cultural en el mundo hispano.” these expressions highlight the cultural significance of your presentation and will resonate with audiences interested in learning about different cultures., conclusion in conclusion, when preparing for a spanish presentation, it is essential to be familiar with the various ways to express this term in spanish. remember that in formal settings, “una presentación en español” is the most commonly used phrase. in more informal or specific contexts, such as classrooms, business, or cultural presentations, different expressions can be used to highlight the purpose and content of your presentation. by using the appropriate term, you will be able to effectively communicate your intentions and engage with your audience in spanish. stupendous stu.

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100+ Basic Spanish Phrases: Fluency From Scratch

Start a conversation using this list of 100+ common Spanish phrases for beginners!

Simple Spanish communication involves using short phrases and basic Spanish words. If you’re new to the adventure of becoming a fluent Spanish speaker, having useful Spanish phrases to use on a daily basis puts you on the right track. 

This list is guaranteed to equip you to know what to say if you’re a beginner to Spanish learning. By practicing them consistently, you’ll be able to engage in meaningful conversations. 

Common Spanish Phrases: Spanish Greetings and Responses

Keep reading for the most common Spanish phrases you can use as greetings, introductions, basic questions, time, food, and much more!

¡Hola! ¿Cómo va todo? Hi! How ‘s everything?

¡Cuánto tiempo sin verte! Long time no see!

¿Cómo has estado? How have you been?

¿Cómo te ha ido? How ‘s it going?

¿Y a ti cómo te va? And how are you doing?

Estoy muy bien, gracias. I’m very well, thank you. 

Todo bien, gracias. It’s all good, thank you.

Como siempre, no ha pasado mucho. Not much, the usual really.

Buenos días, ¿Cómo estás? Good morning, how are you?

Buenas tardes ¿Cómo ha estado? Buenas tardes, How’ve you been?

Common Spanish Phrases: Introductions

Mi nombre es (nombre). My name is (name).

Es un gusto conocerte. It’s nice to meet you.

Te presento a mi amigo (nombre). This is my friend (name). 

Es un placer conocerte a ti también. It’s a pleasure to meet you, too.

Bienvenidos a mi casa, les presento a mi familia. Welcome to my house, let me introduce you to my family.

Mi nombre es (nombre) y soy de (nacionalidad). My name is (name) and I’m from (nationality).

¿Cómo te llamas? Yo me llamo (nombre). What’s your name? My name is (name). 

Permítanme presentarme, mi nombre es (nombre). Allow me to introduce myself, my name is (name).

Encantada de conocerte. Pleased to meet you. 

Mucho gusto, mi nombre es (nombre) y soy amiga de (nombre de amigo). Nice to meet you, my name is (name) and I’m friends with (friend’s name). 

Common Spanish Phrases: Saying Goodbye

Nos vemos pronto. See you soon. 

Adiós, me tengo que ir. Good bye, I have to go. 

Creo que es hora de que me vaya. I think it’s time for me to leave. 

Espero verte pronto. I hope to see you soon. 

Hablamos más tarde. We’ll talk later. 

Necesito irme, ya es tarde. I need to go, it’s late. 

Hasta luego. So long. 

Cuídate mucho, ¡Hasta la próxima ! Take care of yourself, until next time!

¡Qué tengas un lindo día! Have a nice day!

Hasta mañana. See you tomorrow. 

Common Spanish Phrases: Dates and Time Phrases

¿Qué hora es? What time is it?

¿Qué fecha es hoy? What date is today?

Disculpe, me podría decir la hora. Excuse me, could you tell me what time it is. 

¿En qué día estamos? What day is today?

Hoy es viernes 18 de Junio de 2021. Today is Friday June 18th 2021.

Hoy no puedo, sería hasta la otra semana. I can’t today, it will be until next week. 

Vine de viaje hace dos semanas. I came back from my trip two weeks ago. 

¿Cuándo va a pasar? When is it going to happen?

¿Qué vas a hacer hoy? What are you doing today?

¿Cuándo nos juntamos? When shall we get together?

Common Spanish Phrases: Basic Questions

¿De dónde eres? Where are you from?

¿Cuánto cuesta esto? How much is this?

¿Cómo se dice esto? How do you say this?

¿Cómo se llama esto? What’s this called?

¿Qué significa esto? What does this mean?

¿Puedes ayudarme? Can you help me?

¿Puedes repetirlo? Can you repeat it?

¿Puedes hablar más despacio? Can you talk slower?

¿Dónde queda ese lugar? Where is this place?

¿Me podría explicar esto? Can you explain this?

Common Spanish Phrases: Feelings

¿Cómo te sientes hoy? How are you feeling today?

Estoy muy molesto. I’m really upset.

Me cae mal que seas asi. It bothers me that you’re like that. 

Me alegra mucho estar aquí. I’m so glad to be here. 

Estoy triste, esto no me gusta nada. I’m sad, I don’t like this at all. 

Me encanta hablar contigo. I love speaking to you. 

Platicar contigo me hace sentir bien. Talking to you makes me feel good. 

Estoy emocionado por verte. I’m excited to see you. 

No estoy seguro de eso. I’m not sure about that. 

Honestamente, no me parece.  Honestly, I don’t agree. 

Common Spanish Phrases: Food and Drinks

Esto está muy rico. This is very good. 

Este plato es delicioso . This plate is delicious. 

No me gusta el sabor. I don’t like the taste.

¿Quieres algo de comer? Do you want something to eat?

¿Qué tal una bebida? How about a drink?

Me fascina el chocolate. I love chocolate. 

Mi comida favorita son los tacos. My favorite food is tacos. 

El sabor está buenísimo.  The flavor is so good. 

Ya es hora de comer. It’s time to eat.  

Quiero un café por favor.  I’d like a coffee please. 

Common Spanish Phrases: Hobbies

¿Qué haces en tu tiempo libre? What do you do in your time off?

¿Cuál es tu pasatiempo? What’s your hobby?

Mi pasatiempo es jugar golf. My hobby is playing golf. 

Me gusta practicar yoga. I enjoy practicing yoga. 

¿Quieres ir hoy al cine? Do you want to go to the movies today?

Vamos a jugar juegos de mesa con amigos. We’re playing board games with friends.

¿Qué te gusta hacer con tus amigos? What do you like to do with friends?

¿Tienes planes hoy? Do you have plans today?

¿Quieres salir conmigo y mis amigos? Do you want to go out with me and my friends?

El día de hoy será divertido.  Today will be fun. 

Common Spanish Phrases: Pauses and Doubt

Tengo que pensarlo. I have to think about it. 

Dame un momento. Give me a moment. 

Es una buena pregunta.  It’s a good question. 

¡No estoy seguro! I’m not sure!

No lo sé con seguridad. I don’t know entirely. 

No tengo ni idea. I don’t have a clue. 

Me das un minuto por favor.  Give me a minute please. 

Disculpa, no entiendo. I’m sorry, I don’t get it. 

¿De qué estás hablando? What are you talking about?

Common Spanish Slang Phrases

¡Que onda! What’s up!

Orale, nos vemos pronto.  Alrighty then, see you soon. 

Ponte las pilas. Look alive!

No me dejes plantado. Don’t leave me hanging. 

¿Me puedes echar una mano? Can you help me out?

Esa fue la gota que derramó el vaso. That’s when I drew the line. 

Eso está muy guay / chilero / bacano.  That’s very cool.

Me estas tomando el pelo. You’re playing with me. 

Quiero tirar la toalla.  I want to give up. 

¡Aguas! Watch out!

No hay clavo / bronca.  No problem. 

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Stage 1: Greetings and presentations in Spanish

English translation of podcast audio

Spanish Route, episode ONE. Your guided route to Spanish.

Good morning, good afternoon or good evening. Welcome to Spanish Route. The program, the podcast, to learn Spanish in the easiest and most fun way. My name is Sergio and I am your personal Spanish trainer.

This is the first program and it’s going to be very easy, you’ll see.

We will learn to introduce ourselves and to greet us. We will ask some questions and answer them. That way you’ll know me a little better.

But first, I want to remind you that on my website:  SpanishRoute.com   You can read the transcription and English translation of this program. In case there is something you have not understood well. You can download the pdf with the presentation of the class and with a very easy written exercise to help you practice the concepts we have talked about today.

Also, from  spanishRoute.com/contact  , you can write me with questions that we will solve in the program.

And if you want to  access Skype conversation sessions with me , at a very low price.  

Remember SpanishRoute.com. And now Let’s start with the program.

In this first chapter  we will start at the most basic level.  We will learn to introduce ourselves and to greet us.

Remember that this program can be followed from the audio player of my website, or through your favorite podcast player.

And besides, in case you find it difficult to follow me, you can also watch the class through my YouTube channel with the presentation of the sentences in writing.

Do not worry about grammar, writing or punctuation, we will see it little by little in the next classes.

For the moment, the most important thing is to practice your hearing and mentally translate the phrases and expressions of Spanish into your language.

Hola (Hello!)

¡ Hola! (Hello!)

This is the word (the interjection) to greet, draw the attention of another person or introduce ourselves. ¡Hola! = Hello!

¿Cómo te llamas? (What is your name?)

¿Cómo te llamas? (What is your name?)  This is the phrase we use in Spanish to ask the name of the person we are talking to.  ¡Hola! ¿Cómo te llamas? (Hello! What is your name?)

Me llamo Sergio (My name is Sergio)

Me llamo Sergio (My name is Sergio).  With these words I answer the previous question. It’s the way to tell someone what my name is.

You could also say «Yo me llamo Sergio». But in Spanish the subject pronoun of the phrase is usually omitted when in the conjugation of the verb one already understands who the subject is.

Bienvenido (Welcome)

¡Bienvenido! (Welcome!)  . This is the word we use to receive someone in our house, in our place of work, or in any event or situation. Also when someone arrives from a trip, for example.

Do you know how to say” bienvenido ” in your language?

Bienvenido.  This is the masculine form. That is, when the other person is male: A boy, a man or a man.

Bienvenida.  This is the feminine form. When the other person is of the female gender. A girl, a woman or a lady.  Welcome.

¡Encantado de conocerte! (Nice to meet you!)

This is the phrase to say that we are glad to meet someone.  ¡Encantado de conocerte! (Nice to meet you!)

This is the masculine form, but it refers to the subject of the phrase. To the gender of the person who says the phrase.

If I am a boy I say: «¡Encantado de conocerte!»

If I am a girl I say: «¡Encantada de conocerte!».

¿De dónde eres? (Where are you from?)

¿De dónde eres? (Where are you from?)  This is the phrase to ask about the place of origin of the person with whom we are speaking.

Soy de España (I am from Spain)

As you can see, I can omit the subject. Although I could also say:  Yo soy de España.

Soy español (I am Spanish).  It is the way to express my nationality or demonym. It’s the masculine form:  Soy español , when I’m a boy.

Soy española (I am Spanish).  This is the feminine form. When the subject is female. If I were a girl I would say:  I’m Spanish.

¿Y tú? (And you? or What about you?)  This is the way to ask the same question that you just asked us. Or to ask about the same thing that I just affirmed.

¡Hola!, me llamo Sergio, ¿Y tú? (Hello! my name is Sergio, what about you?)

Tengo hambre, ¿y tú? (I am hungry, and you?)  (here it is understood that we ask the other person if he is also hungry).

Demonym (Gentilicios)

There is no rule to form the gentilicios or nationalities of different countries but there are frequent terminations.

Remember that the names and nationality are adjectives and in Spanish they can have a masculine or feminine form. I propose you these examples:

De España>>> español o española (from Spain>>> Spanish)

De Inglaterra >>> inglés o inglesa (from England>>> English)

De Francia >>> francés o francesa (from France>>> French)

De Estados Unidos >>> estadounidense ( From U.S>>> American). In this case,  Estadounidense  would serve for the male or female form of the subject. 

Another country with a similar termination would be Canada. De Canadá>>> canadiense (from Canada, Canadian). Both male and female.

De Italia>>> Italiano o italiana (from Italy: Italian).   

Affirmation and denial

Sí (Yes):  We use the word «sí» to answer affirmatively.

No. We use the word «no» to answer negative form

¿Sabes donde está España? (Do you know where Spain is?)

Sí, España está en el sur de Europa. (Yes, Spain is in southern Europe).

¿Sabes donde está Galicia? (Do you know where Galicia is?)

No, no lo sé (No, I do not know).  In this case, after the first «no», in the following sentence we must repeat the «no» to indicate the negation of the verb.

In the case of the affirmative answer:  Sí, Galicia está en el norte de España  (Yes , I know . Galicia is in the north of Spain) the «sí» should no longer be repeated.

Cardinal points

The cardinal points in Spanish are:   norte, sur, este, oeste  (north, south, east, west).

Suecia está en el norte de Europa (Sweden is in northern Europe)

El sol sale por el este (the sun rises from the east)

Italia está en el sur de Europa (Italy is in southern Europe)

Portugal está al oeste de España (Portugal is west of Spain)

With these example sentences, note that the cardinal points are almost always used with the masculine definite article «El (the)»

In the phrase:  Portugal está al oeste de España (Portugal is to the west of Spain),  the word «a» is the contraction of the preposition «a» (to) and the article «el» (the).

We will see the contractions in Spanish in upcoming programs, do not worry.

We can also observe the use of two different prepositions. In the sentence:  Italia está en el sur de Europa  ( Italy is in the south of Europe),   before «el sur» (the south) we use the preposition «en» (in), because Italy belongs to Europe. While in:  Portugal está al oeste de España  ( Portugal is to the west of Spain),  we use the preposition «a» (to) because Portugal does not belong to Spain. It is another country. If Portugal were a region of Spain, for example, we would say: Portugal está en el oeste de España ( Portugal is in the west of Spain).

Bien (well)  / Malo (wrong)

The words bien (well  / right ) and  mal  (evil /  wrong ) can be nouns or adverbs. As a noun, « el bien » is the abstract entity formed by what is morally good. And « el mal » means the opposite. As substantives, these words carry articles.

La lucha entre el bien y el mal. ( The struggle between good and evil) .

As a noun well also means asset or property.

Yo invierto en bienes inmuebles (I invest in real estate). As an adverb: « Bien»  (right) means what is right or «in the best possible way». and « mal»  (wrong) what is wrong. In expressions to say hallo, it is used with the verb « estar» (be) :

¿Cómo estás? (¿Qué tal estás? (How are you?) / How do you do?) Estoy bien, ¡gracias! (I’m fine thanks).

It would not be correct to say «soy bien». «Bien» it is never used with the verb «ser» in spanish. «Bien» when accompanying the verb «estar» means to be healthy, easy or be comfortable. «Mal» means that something is wrong. When accompanying the verb « estar » can signify that he is sick, sad, uncomfortable or angry. In the next program we will talk again about these words and the differences with «bueno» (good) or «malo» (bad) adjectives. That sometimes can be confusing for Spanish students.

Por favor, (please), disculpa (excuse me), gracias (thank you)

Por favor (Please)

The expression «por favor» in two words: (por + favor) is used to request something or in educated questions

¿Por favor, puedes ayudarme? (Please, can you help me?)

Disculpa (excuseme) 

It is a word that can be used to draw attention before asking a question, or in another context ask for forgiveness or excuses, although in this last case we usually say «lo siento» (i am sorry). 

¡ Disculpa!, ¿puedes venir? ( Excuseme! You can come?

¡Gracias! (Thank you!)  or  ¡Muchas gracias!   (thank you very much!)

It serves to express gratitude. We usually say it after receiving the answer to a question we have asked previously.

¡Gracias! Eres muy amagle. (Thanks, you’re very kind).

Or at the end of a speech, for example.

Gracias por vuestra atención. (Thank you for your attention).

Do you remember how you say «gracias» in your language?

More ways to say hello

¡Hola! (Hello!) 

¡Buenos días! (Good morning!)   We say it in the morning.

¡Buenas tardes! (Good afternoon!)  We say it after noon or after eating.

¡Buenas noches! (Goodnight!)  We say it after sunset, when it is already night.

¿Cómo estás? (How are you? / How do you do?  Courtesy question to be interested in the other person.

¿Y tú (?And you?)  We can use it to not repeat the question again:  ¿ Cómo estás? (How are you?)

¿Cómo te encuentras? (How do you feel?)  It is another way of being interested in the other person.

The question marks and admiration ( in spanish )

¡…!  In written Spanish, unlike English, the exclamation marks are double and one is written at the beginning and another at the end of the sentence. It is the same sign but written backwards, with the point pointing upwards. They are used to signal admiration or exclamation and in interjections such as:    ¡Hola!

¿…?  Question marks are also written at the beginning and end of the sentence. The interrogation opens with the same sign but drawn upside down. With the point at the top.

¿Cómo te llamas?

Say Goodbye

Let’s see now the expressions for the farewells.

¡Adios! (Bye! or goodbye)  It is the most generic and neutral farewell. Surely you know how to translate it into your language

¡Hasta mañana! (See you tomorrow!)   It is said when we expect to see the other person the next day.

¡Hasta luego!  When we expect to see the other person later, without specifying when we will see each other again.

¡Nos vemos! (See you!)  This is a more informal expression.

¡Hasta pronto! (See you soon!)  Similar to the previous ones, it expresses a certain desire to see us soon.

¡Buenas noches! (Goodnight!)  To say goodbye, we can also use:  buenos días, buenas tardes o buenas noches,  depending on the time of day we are. But the most usual thing is to say goodbye at night, when we go to sleep, for example.

And here’s the first program, the first stage of SpanishRoute your guided route to Spanish.

Remember that on the website SpanishRoute.com you can find the transcription and English translation of the class and you can consult your doubts or suggestions. And if you want to practice your pronunciation book a Skype session with me.

Thank you very much for listening to me, for subscribing, for the positive evaluations and «I like it» and see you in the next program. Next stage of your guided route to Spanish.

Spanish version: Transcription (in Spanish)

Spanish Route episodio UNO. Tu ruta guiada al  español.

Buenos días, buenas tardes o buenas noches. Bienvenido a Spanish Route. El programa, el podcast para aprender español de la manera más fácil y divertida.

Me llamo Sergio y soy tu entrenador personal de español.

Este es el primer programa y va a ser muy fácil, ya lo verás. Aprenderemos a presentarnos y a saludarnos. Haremos algunas preguntas y las contestaremos. Así me conocerás un poco mejor.

Pero antes quiero recordarte que en mi página web,  SpanishRoute.com , puedes leer la trascripción y traducción al inglés de este programa. Por si hay algo que no has entendido bien. 

También, desde  spanishRoute.com/contact , puedes escribirme con dudas y preguntas que resolveremos en el programa. 

Y si lo deseas acceder a sesiones de conversación por Skype conmigo, a un precio muy reducido.  

Recuerda SpanishRoute.com

Y ahora sí. Emecemos con el progama.

En esta primer capítulo  empezaremos por el nivel más básico.  Aprenderemos a presentarnos y a saludarnos.

Recuerda que este programa lo puedes seguir desde el reproductor de audio de mi página web, o a través de tu reproductor de podcast favorito. No te preocupes por la gramática, la escritura o los signos de puntuación, lo iremos viendo poco a poco en las próximas clases. De momento, lo más importante es practicar tu oído y traducir mentalmente a tu idioma las frases y expresiones del español.

Esta es la palabra (la interjección) para saludar, llamar la atención de otra persona o presentarnos.  ¡Hola!

¿Cómo te llamas?  Esta es la frase que usamos en español para preguntar el nombre de la persona con la que estamos hablando.  ¡Hola! ¿Cómo te llamas?

Me llamo Sergio

Me llamo Sergio.  Con estas frase yo contesto la pregunta anterior. Es la manera de decirle a alguien cuál es mi nombre. 

También podría decir «yo me llamo Sergio». Pero en español se suele omitir el pronombre sujeto de la frase cuando en la conjugación del verbo ya se entiende quien es el sujeto.

  Bienvenido

Bienvenido . Esta es la palabra que utilizamos para recibir a alguien en nuestra casa, en nuestro lugar de trabajo, o en cualquier evento o situación.  También cuando alguien llega de un viaje, por ejemplo.

¿Sabes como se dice «bienvenido» en tu idioma?

Bienvenido.  Esta es la forma masculina. Es decir, cuando la otra persona es del género masculino: Un chico, un hombre o un señor.

Bienvenida . Es la forma femenina.  Cuando la otra persona es del género femenino. Una chica, una mujer o una señora.  Bienvenida.

¡Encantado de conocerte!

Esta es la frase para decir que nos alegramos de conocer a alguien.  ¡Encantado de conocerte!

Esta es la forma masculina, pero se refiere al sujeto de la frase. Al género de la persona que dice la frase.

Si yo soy un chico digo: “Encantado de conocerte”

Si yo soy una chica digo: “Encantada de conocerte”.

¿De dónde eres?

¿De dónde eres?  Esta es la frase para preguntar por el lugar de origen de la persona con la que estamos hablando. 

Soy de España.  Como ves puedo omitir el sujeto. Aunque también podría decir:  Yo soy de España .

Soy español.  Es la forma de expresar mi nacionalidad o gentilicio. Es la forma masculina:  soy español , cuando yo soy un chico. 

Soy española.  Esta es la forma femenina.  Cuando el sujeto es femenino. Si yo fuese una chica diría:  Soy española.

¿Y tu?  Esta es la forma para realizar la misma pregunta que nos acaban de hacer. O para preguntar sobre lo mismo que acabo de afirmar.

Hola! me llamo Sergio, ¿y tu?

Tengo hambre, ¿y tu?  (aquí se entiende que le preguntamos a la otra persona si también tiene hambre).

Gentilicios

No existe una regla para formar los gentilicios o nacionalidades de los diferentes países pero sí que existen terminaciones frecuentes.

Recuerda que los gentilicios y nacionalidad son adjetivos y en español pueden tener forma masculina o femenina. Te propongo estos ejemplos:

De España >>> español o española

De Inglaterra >>> inglés o inglesa

De Francia >>> francés o francesa

Estados Unidos >>> estadounidense

Een este caso el gentilicio  estadounidense  serviría tanto para la forma masculina como la femenina.

Otro país con una terminación similar sería la de Canadá. De Canadá, canadiense. Tanto masculino como femenino.

De Italia >>> italiano o italiana.   

Afirmación y negación

Sí:  Utilizamos la palabra «sí»para contestar de forma afirmativa.

No:  Utilizamos la palabra «no» para contestar de manera negativa

¿Sabes dónde está España?

Sí, España está en el sur de Europa.

¿Sabes dónde está Galicia?

No, no lo sé.  En este caso, después del primer «no», en la frase siguiente debemos repetir el «no» para indicar la negación del verbo. 

En caso de la respuesta afirmativa:  S í, lo sé .  Galicia está en el norte de España .  Ya no se debe repetir el «sí». 

Puntos Cardinales

Los puntos cardinales en español son:   Norte, sur, este, oeste.

Suecia está en el norte de Europa

El sol sale por el este

Italia está en el sur de Europa

Portugal está al oeste de España

Con estas frases de ejemplo, observa que los puntos cardinales casi siempre se usan con el artículo determinado masculino “el”

En la frase:  Portugal está al oeste de España,  la palabra  «al»  es la contracción de la preposición «a» y el articulo “el”.

Veremos las contracciones en español en próximos programas, no te preocupes.

Podemos observar también el uso de dos preposiciones diferentes. En la frase:  Italia está en el sur de Europa,  antes de “el sur” usamos la preposición «en», porque Italia pertenece a Europa. Mientras que en:  Portugal está al oeste de España,  usamos la preposición «a» porque Portugal no pertenece a España. Es otro país. Si Portugal fuese una región de España, por ejemplo, diríamos:  Portugal está en el oeste de España .

Las palabras « bien»  y « mal » pueden ser sustantivos o adverbios. Como sustantivo, «el bien» es la entidad abstracta formada por lo que es moralmente bueno. Y «el mal» significa lo contrario. 

Como sustantivos, estas palabras llevan artículos. La lucha entre el bien y el mal. Como sustantivo, «bien» también significa activo o propiedad. Yo invierto en bienes inmuebles. Como adverbio, «b ien » significa lo que es correcto o «del mejor modo posible». y « mal » lo que es incorrecto. En las expresiones para saludarse, se usa con el verbo «estar»: ¿Cómo estás? /¿Qué tal estás? Estoy bien, ¡gracias! No sería correcto decir «soy bien». « Bien » nunca se usa con el verbo « ser » en español. « Bien » cuando acompaña el verbo « estar » significa estar sano, estar cómodo o estar a gusto. « M al » significa que algo es incorrecto o erróneo. Cuando acompaña el verbo « estar » puede significar que está enfermo, triste, incómodo o enfadado. En el próximo programa volveremos a hablar sobre estas palabras y las diferencias con los adjetivos «bueno» o «malo». Que en ocasiones puede ser algo confuso para los estudiantes de español.

Por favor, disculpa, gracias

La expresión “ por favor ” en dos palabras: ( por + favor ) se usa para solicitar algo o en preguntas educadas.

¡Por favor!, ¿puedes ayudarme?

Es una palabra que se puede usar para llamar la atención antes de hacer una pregunta, o en otro contexto pedir perdón o excusas, aunque en este último caso solemos decir “lo siento”.  ¡Disculpa!   ¿puedes venir?

¡Gracias!  o  ¡muchas gracias! 

Sirve para expresar gratitud. Solemos decirlo después de recibir la respuesta a una pregunta que hemos hecho con anterioridad.

Gracias, eres muy amable.

O al terminar un discurso, por ejemplo.

Gracias por vuestra atención.

¿Recuerdas como se dice «gracias» en tu idioma?

Más formas para saludar

¡B  uenos días!   Lo decimos por las mañanas.

¡Buenas tardes!  Lo decimos después del medio día o después de comer.

¡Buenas noches!  Lo decimos después de la puesta de sol, cuando ya es de noche.

¿Cómo estás?  Pregunta de cortesía para interesarnos por la otra persona.

¿Y tu?  Lo que podemos usar para no volver a repetir la pregunta:   ¿cómo estás?

¿Cómo te encontramos?  Es otra forma de interesarnos por la otra persona.

Los signos de interrogación y admiración (en español)

¡…! En español escrito, a diferencia del inglés, los signos de exclamación son dobles y se escribe uno al principio y otro al final de la frase. Es el mismo signo pero escrito al revés, con el punto hacia arriba. Se usan para señalar admiración o exclamación y en interjecciones como:    ¡Hola!

¿…? Los signos de interrogación también se escriben al principio y al final de la frase. La interrogación se abre con el mismo signo pero dibujado al revés. Con el punto en la parte superior.

¿Como te llamas?

Veamos ahora las expresiones para las despedidas.

¡Adios!  Es la despedida más genérica y neutra. Seguro que sabes traducirlo a tu idioma.

¡Hasta mañana!   Se dice cuando esperamos ver a la otra persona al día siguiente.

¡Hasta luego!  Cuando esperamos ver a la otra persona más tarde, sin especificar cuándo nos volveremos a ver.

¡Nos vemos!  Esta es una expresión más informal.

¡Hasta pronto!  Parecida a las anteriores, expresa cierto deseo de vernos pronto.

¡Buenas noches!  Para despedirnos, también podemos usar:  buenos días, buenas tardes,  o  buenas noches  , afectar el momento del día en el que nos encontramos. Pero lo más habitual es despedirnos por las noches, cuando nos vamos a dormir, por ejemplo.

Y hasta aquí el primer programa, la primera etapa de Spanish Route, tu ruta guiada al español. 

Recuerda que en la web spanishRoute.com podrás encontrar la transcripción y traducción al inglés de la clase y podrás consultarme tus dudas y sugerencias.

Y si quieres practicar tu pronunciación reserva una sesión por Skype conmigo.

Muchas gracias por escucharme, por suscribirte, por las valoraciones positivas y “me gusta” y nos vemos en el próximo programa. Siguiente etapa de tu ruta guiada al español.

Spanish Opinion Phrases: 30 useful expressions

The Spanish Obsessive

An integral part of any conversation is sharing your opinion, and providing your perspective or point of view. In Spanish, there are many ways that you can start to share your opinion, other than just the standard  yo creo que … Take a look through these 30 Spanish opinion expressions to expand your vocabulary:

Creo que…  I believe…

Me parece que…  It seems to me that…

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Pienso que…  I think that…

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Me gusta…  I like…

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Me encanta…  I love…

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Me temo que…  I’m afraid that…

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Me da (+ noun)  It makes me (+ noun)

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Me pone (+ adjective)  It makes me (+ adjective)

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Se me hace que…  It seems to me that…

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Opino que…  It’s my opinion that (lit. “I opine that”)

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Considero que…  I consider that…

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(no) Estoy de acerdo que  I (don’t) agree that

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Me da la impresión de que  It gives me the impression that

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Al parecer It seems

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Supongo que I suppose that

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Como yo lo veo  As I see it

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Tengo la opinion de que…  I’m of the opinion that (lit. “I have the opinion that…”)

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Desde mi punto de vista  From my point of view

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Por lo que yo sé…   From what I know

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Por lo que yo recuerdo  From what I remember

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En cuanto a mi opinion, yo creo que…  As far as my opinion, I believe that…

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Puede que me equivoque, pero…  I could be wrong, but (lit. “it could be that I am wrong, but”)

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Si no estoy equivocado/a…  If I’m not wrong…

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Para mi…  For me

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Es de suponer que…  It can be assumed that…

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Por mi parte…  For my part

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Por mi propia cuenta  On my own

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A mi juicio  As I see it/in my opinion

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Yo digo/diría que…  I say/I would say that…

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Con respecto a…  With respect to…

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143 Spanish Phrases for Talking About Almost Anything

Do you dream of having your first conversation in Spanish?

No matter what level you are, having conversations in Spanish is an incredibly useful way to improve your language skills.

You can have your first-ever conversation today, too—by learning a few simple but very useful Spanish phrases.

In this post, you’ll learn 143 Spanish phrases so that by the end, you can have an actual conversation.

Essential Spanish Phrases to Learn First

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1. Hola — Hello

Hola , me llamo Jorge. — Hello, my name is Jorge.

2. ¿Cómo estás? , ¿Qué tal? / ¿Cómo está usted? — How are you? (informal/formal)

Hola, ¿cómo estás? — Hello, how are you?

Hola amigo, ¿qué tal? — Hi friend, how are you/what’s up?

Hola, me llamo Jorge. ¿Cómo está usted? — Hello, my name is Jorge. How are you?

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3. ¿Hablas inglés? / ¿Habla inglés? — Do you speak English? (informal/formal)

Lo siento, no hablo español. ¿Hablas inglés? — I’m sorry, I don’t speak Spanish. Do you speak English?

¿Habla inglés? ¡Necesito ayuda! Es una emergencia. — Do you speak English? I need help! It’s an emergency.

4. No entiendo  — I don’t understand

¿Qué has dicho? No entiendo . — What did you say? I don’t understand.

5. ¿Cómo te llamas? / ¿Cómo se llama usted? — What’s your name? (informal/formal)

Hola, ¿cómo te llamas? — Hello, what’s your name?

Buenas tardes, ¿cómo se llama usted? — Good afternoon, what is your name?

6. Habla más despacio, por favor / Hable más despacio, por favor — Please speak slower (informal/formal)

¡Miguel, estás hablando muy rápido! Habla más despacio, por favor . — Miguel, you’re speaking very fast! Please speak slower.

Lo siento, no entiendo. Hable más despacio, por favor . — I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Please speak slower.

7. ¿Podrías repetirlo, por favor? / ¿Podría repetirlo, por favor? — Could you repeat that, please? (informal/formal)

No entiendo lo que dices. ¿Podrías repetirlo, por favor? — I don’t understand what you’re saying. Could you repeat it, please?

No puedo recordar el último dígito de su número de teléfono. ¿Podría repetirlo, por favor? — I can’t remember the last digit of your phone number. Could you repeat it, please?

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8. Me llamo…  — My name is…

Me llamo Selena. — My name is Selena.

9. Adiós  — Goodbye

Tengo que ir al supermercado. ¡ Adiós ! — I have to go to the supermarket. Bye!

10. Sí  — Yes

¡ Sí , hablo español! — Yes, I speak Spanish!

11. No  — No

Lo siento, no hablo inglés. — Sorry, I don’t speak English.

12. Gracias  — Thank you

Gracias por hablar más despacio. — Thank you for speaking slower.

13. De nada  — You’re welcome

A: Gracias por hablar más despacio. — Thank you for speaking slower.

B: ¡De nada! — You’re welcome !

14. Por favor  — Please

Háblame solamente en español, por   favor . — Only speak to me in Spanish, please.

15. Disculpa / Disculpe  — Excuse me (to get someone’s attention) (informal/formal)

Disculpe , ¿sabes cómo llegar al banco? — Excuse me, do you know how to get to the bank?

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16. Perdón  — Excuse me (to excuse yourself)

Perdón , no puedo escucharte. — Excuse me/pardon me, I can’t hear you.

17. Lo siento  — I’m sorry

Lo siento , ahorita estoy ocupado. — Sorry, I’m busy right now.

18. ¿Dónde está el baño?  — Where’s the bathroom?

Disculpe, ¿dónde está el baño? — Excuse me, where is the bathroom?

19. No sé  — I don’t know

No sé si pueda ir a la fiesta esta noche. — I don’t know if I can go to the party tonight.

20. Buenos días   — Good morning/good day

Buenos días , bienvenido al restaurante. — Good morning , welcome to the restaurant.

21. Buenas tardes  — Good afternoon

Buenas tardes , ¿qué desean ordenar? — Good afternoon , what would you like to order?

22. Buenas noches   — Good evening/goodnight

Buenas noches y buen   viaje. — Goodnight and safe travels.

23. ¡Bienvenido! / ¡Bienvenida! — Welcome! (masculine/feminine)

Bienvenido a mi casa. — Welcome to my home! (said to a man)

Bienvenida a mi casa. — Welcome to my home!  (said to a woman)

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24. Encantado de conocerte / Encantada de conocerte — Nice to meet you (masculine/feminine) (Spain)

Encantado de conocerte. — Nice to meet you. (said by a man)

Encantada de conocerte. — Nice to meet you. (said by a woman)

25. Mucho gusto — Nice to meet you (Latin America)

Me llamo Pablo, ¡ mucho gusto ! — My name is Pablo, nice to meet you!

26. Un gusto — A pleasure (to meet you)

Qué tal, soy Alberto, un gusto . — Hello, I’m Alberto, it’s a pleasure to meet you.

El gusto es mío. — The pleasure is mine.

27. ¿Cómo has estado? — How have you been?

¡Hace tiempo que no nos vemos! ¿Cómo has estado? — Long time no see! How have you been?

28. ¿Cómo te va?  — How’s it going?

¡Hola, amiga!, ¿cómo te va? — Hi, friend! How’s it going?

29. ¿Qué pasa?  — What’s up?

¿Qué pasa , tío ? — What’s up, man?

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30. Por qué — Why

¿ Por qué dices eso? — Why are you saying that?

31. Para qué — Why, what for

¿ Para qué es esta herramienta? — What is this tool for?

32. Quién  — Who

¿ Quién es ella? — Who is she?

33.  Qué — What

¿ Qué haces? — What are you doing?

34. Cuál — Which

¿ Cuál es el mío? — Which one is mine? (masculine)

¿ Cuál es la mía? — Which one is mine? (feminine)

35. Dónde  — Where

¿ Dónde está mi libro? — Where is my book?

36. Cuándo — When

¿ Cuándo nos vamos? — When are we leaving?

37. Cómo  — How

¿ Cómo vamos a llegar a casa?   — How are we getting home?

¿ Cómo se llama? — What is his/her/your name?

Note that cómo means “what” when asking for someone’s name. That’s because ¿Cómo se llama? can literally be translated as “how does he call himself?”

38. Necesito ayuda  — I need help

Disculpe, necesito ayuda para encontrar mi   hotel. — Excuse me, I need help finding my hotel.

39. ¿Puedes ayudarme? / ¿Puede ayudarme?  — Can you help me? (informal/formal)

No entiendo mi tarea de la clase de español. ¿Puedes ayudarme? — I don’t understand my homework from Spanish class. Can you help me?

Disculpe, señor. Es la primera vez que uso el metro de Madrid y necesito ir a Nuevos Ministerios, pero no sé qué línea tomar. ¿Puede ayudarme? — Excuse me, sir. It’s my first time using the Madrid metro and I need to go to Nuevos Ministerios, but I don’t know which line to take. Can you help me?

40. Estoy perdido / Estoy perdida — I’m lost (masculine/feminine)

¡Ayúdame! Estoy perdido . — Help me! I’m lost. (masculine)

¡Ayúdame, por favor! Estoy perdida . — Help me, please! I’m lost. (feminine)

41. ¿Qué significa…? / ¿Qué quiere decir…? — What does … mean?

¿Qué significa esa palabra ? Nunca la había escuchado.  — What does that word mean? I’d never heard of it.

¿Qué quiere decir “estacionamiento” ? — What does “ estacionamiento ” mean?

42. ¿Puedes repetir eso? / ¿Puede repetir eso? — Can you repeat that? (informal/formal)

No puedo escucharte muy bien por el ruido. ¿Puedes repetir eso? — I can’t hear you very well due to the noise. Can you repeat that?

¿Puede repetir eso, por favor ? Lo voy a anotar por si acaso. — Can you repeat that, please? I’m going to write it down just in case.

43. ¿Puedes mostrarme dónde está… ? / ¿Puede mostrarme dónde está… ?  — Can you show me where to find … ? (informal/formal)

Disculpa, ¿puedes mostrarme dónde está la universidad ? — Excuse me, can you show me where’s the university?

Buenas tardes, señor. ¿Puede mostrarme dónde está el formulario para poder rellenarlo en casa ? — Good afternoon, sir. Can you show me where the form is so I can fill it out at home?

44. ¿Me puedes explicar…? / ¿Me puede explicar…? — Can you explain … to me? (informal/formal)

No entiendo esta oración. ¿Me la puedes explicar? — I don’t understand this sentence. Can you explain this to me?

Profesora, ¿ me puede explicar la actividad, por favor ? — Teacher, can you please explain the activity (to me)?

45. ¡Rápido!  — Quick!

¡Rápido! Vamos a llegar tarde. — Quick! We’re going to be late.

46. ¿Qué hora es?  — What time is it?

Disculpa, ¿Qué hora es? — Excuse me, what time is it?

47. ¿A qué hora es…? — What time is …?

¿A qué hora es la clase de español ? — What time is the Spanish class?

48. Es la… / Son las… — It’s …

Es la una de la tarde. — It’s one (o’clock) in the afternoon.

Son las siete de la noche. — It’s seven (o’clock) at night.

Note that only the number one (una) uses the verb es (singular) to tell the time. All the other numbers use son (plural).

49. A la… / A las… — At …

La clase es a la una . — The class is at one (o’clock).

La fiesta empieza a las ocho . — The party starts at eight (o’clock).

50. ¡Siento llegar tarde!  — Sorry I’m late!

¡ Siento llegar tarde ! Hay demasiado tráfico. — Sorry I’m late! There’s too much traffic.

51. Me tengo que ir. — I have to go.

Lo siento, pero ahora me tengo que ir . — Sorry, but I have to go now.

If you want to go deeper into learning how to tell time in Spanish, I highly recommend checking out this more in-depth guide here .

52. Más adelante — Straight ahead

El hotel está más adelante . — The hotel is straight ahead.

53. A la izquierda — To the left

La universidad está a la izquierda . — The university is to the left.

54. A la derecha — To the right

El restaurante está a la derecha . — The restaurant is to the right.

55. A la vuelta — Around the corner

El banco está a la vuelta . — The bank is around the corner.

56. Quisiera reservar una mesa para … personas. — I would like to reserve a table for … people.

¡Hola! Quisiera reservar una mesa para cinco personas . — Hello! I’d like to reserve a table for five people.

57. Una mesa para dos, por favor. — A table for two please.

Buenas tardes, una mesa para dos, por favor . — Good afternoon, a table for two, please.

58. La carta, por favor. — The menu, please.

Disculpe, la carta, por favor . — Excuse me, the menu, please.

Another word often used to say “menu”   is menú .

59. Quisiera…  — I would like…

Quisiera una ensalada y una copa de vino tinto, por favor. — I would like a salad and a glass of red wine, please.

60. ¿Me trae un / una … , por favor? — Can you bring me a  … , please?

¿Me trae una pasta a la boloñesa, por favor? — Can you bring me a pasta bolognese, please?

61. ¿Le pido un / una … ?  — Can I ask you for a … ? (formal)

¿Le pido un sándwich de pollo ? — Can I ask you for a chicken sandwich?

62. Una cerveza, por favor. — A beer, please.

Quisiera una cerveza, por favor . — I’d like a beer, please.

63. Una copa de vino, por favor. — A glass of wine, please.

Me gustaría una copa de vino, por favor . — I’d like (to have) a glass of wine, please.

64. Tengo hambre. — I am hungry.

¿A qué hora vamos a comer? ¡Tengo hambre! — What time are we going to eat? I’m hungry!

65. Tengo sed. — I am thirsty.

¿Podría darme un vaso de agua, por favor? Tengo sed . — Can I have a glass of water, please? I’m thirsty.

66. Soy vegetariano / Soy vegetariana — I am vegetarian (masculine/feminine)

No como carne porque soy vegetariano . — I don’t eat meat because I’m vegetarian.

67. ¿A qué hora llega el tren / el autobús? — What time does the train/bus arrive?

Disculpe, ¿a qué hora llega el tren a Barcelona ? — Excuse me, what time does the train arrive in Barcelona?

68. ¿A qué hora sale el tren / el autobús? — What time does the train/bus leave?

¿A qué hora sale el último  autobús a Granada ? — Excuse me, what time does the last train to Granada leave?

69. Un billete sencillo para … , por favor / Un pasaje de ida para … , por favor  — A single ticket for … , please.

Necesito un billete sencillo para Lima, por favor. — I need a single ticket to/for Lima, please.

Necesito un pasaje de ida para Lima, por favor. — I need a single ticket to/for Lima, please.

70. Un billete de ida y vuelta para … , por favor / Un pasaje de ida y vuelta para…, por favor  — A round trip ticket for  … , please.

Quisiera un pasaje de ida y vuelta para Puerto Vallarta, por favor. — I would like a round trip ticket to/for Puerto Vallarta, please.

71. Buen viaje  — Safe travels

¡ Buen viaje y que te diviertas! — Safe travels and have fun!

72. Felices vacaciones — Have a great holiday

¡Adiós y felices vacaciones ! — Goodbye and have a great holiday!

73. ¿Puedo probarme… ? — Can I try this on?

¿Puedo probarme este vestido rojo ? — Can I try on this red dress?

74. ¿Hasta qué hora está abierto? — Until what time is it open?

¿Hasta qué hora está abierto el restaurante ? — Until what time is the restaurant open?

75. ¿Qué precio tiene … ? — What is the price of … ?

¿Qué precio tiene la camiseta ? — What is the price of the T-shirt?

76. ¿Es el mejor precio que me da?  — Is that the best price you can do?

Está demasiado caro. ¿Es el mejor precio que me da? — It’s too expensive. Is that the best price you can do?

77. Puedo darle… — I can give you… (formal)

Puedo darle quince dólares. — I can give you $15.

78. Bien, gracias  — Good, thanks

Estoy bien, gracias . — I’m good, thanks.

79. Muy bien   — Very well

Ella está muy bien . — She is (doing) great.

80. Todo bien  — All good

Sí. Todo bien , gracias — Yes. All is good/well, thanks.

81. Estoy cansado / Estoy cansada — I’m tired (masculine/feminine)

Estoy un poco cansado porque anoche me acosté a las doce. — I’m a little tired because I went to bed at 12 last night.

82. Estoy enfermo / Estoy enferma (masculine/feminine)

Lo siento, no puedo salir. Estoy enferma . — Sorry, I can’t go out. I’m sick.

83. No puedo quejarme. — I can’t complain.

No puedo quejarme , todo está bien. — I can’t complain, all is well.

84. Más o menos — So-so

A: ¿Cómo estás?   — How are you?

B: Más o menos .   — So-so.

85. Bien, ¿y tú? / Bien, ¿y usted? — Good, and you? (informal/formal)

¡Estoy bien , gracias! ¿Y tú? — I’m good, thanks! And you?

¡Estoy bien , gracias! ¿Y usted? — I’m good, thanks! And you?

86. Mal   — Bad

Me siento muy mal . Creo que debería hablar con el médico. — I feel very bad. I think I should talk to the doctor.

87. ¿Cuánto cuesta…? — How much does … cost?

¿Cuánto cuesta esta chaqueta ? — How much does this jacket cost?

88. ¿Vamos a tomar una copa?   — Shall we go for a drink?

¿Vamos a tomar una copa? ¡Quiero salir esta noche! — Shall we go for a drink? I want to go out tonight!

89. ¿Quieres ver una película?   — Do you want to see a movie?

¿Quieres ver una película este fin de semana ? — Do you want to see a movie this weekend?

90. ¿Vienes a menudo?   — Do you come here often?

Esta discoteca es mi favorita. ¿Vienes a menudo? — This club is my favorite. Do you come here often?

91. ¿Qué tal este clima? — How about this weather?

¿Qué tal este clima? Por fin hace más frío. — How about this weather? It’s finally getting colder.

A few responses are:

¡Hace mucho calor hoy! — It’s so hot today!

Hace mucho frío afuera. — It’s freezing outside.

92. ¿Has leído algún buen libro últimamente?   — Have you read any good books lately?

¿Has leído algún buen libro últimamente? Necesito recomendaciones. — Have you read any good books lately? I need recommendations.

93. ¿Has visto esa nueva película?   — Have you seen that new movie?

¿Has visto esa nueva película? Fui al cine para verla con mi mejor amigo. — Have you seen that new movie? I went to the movie theater to watch it with my best friend.

94. ¿A dónde te gustaría viajar?   — Where would you like to travel?

Si tú puedes ir dondequiera, ¿a dónde te gustaría viajar? — If you could go anywhere, where would you like to travel?

95. ¿Cuál es el trabajo de tus sueños?   — What is your dream job?

A: ¿Cuál es el trabajo de tus sueños? — What is your dream job?

B: El trabajo de mis sueños es ser médico. — My dream job is to be a doctor.

96. A ver  — Let’s see

A: Disculpe, ¿a qué hora llega el próximo tren? — Excuse me, what time does the next train come?

B: A ver … a las siete de la tarde. — Let’s see… at 7 p.m.

97. ¿En serio?  — Seriously?

A: Rompí con mi novio ayer. — I broke up with my boyfriend yesterday.

B: ¿En serio? ¿Por qué?   — Seriously? Why?

98. Dios mío — Oh my God

¡ Dios mío ! ¡Voy a llegar tarde otra vez! — Oh my God! I’m going to be late again!

99. ¿De verdad?  — Really?

A: Yo renuncié a mi trabajo. — I quit my job.

B: ¿De verdad? ¡No me lo puedo creer! — Really? I can’t believe it!

100. No pasa nada  — Don’t worry about it

A: Lo siento, tuve que reprogramar la cita. — Sorry, I had to reschedule the appointment.

B: No pasa nada . — Don’t worry about it.

101. No hay problema  — No problem

A: Gracias por ayudarme a aprender español. — Thanks for helping me learn Spanish.

B: ¡No hay problema! — No problem!

102. Por supuesto  — Of course

A: ¿Vas a ir a la fiesta? — Are you going to go to the party?

B: ¡Por supuesto! ¡Es la fiesta de mi mejor amigo! — Of course! It’s my best friend’s party!

103. ¡No te preocupes!  — Don’t worry!

A: Lo siento, no hablo mucho español. — Sorry, I don’t speak much Spanish.

B: ¡No te preocupes! Puedo ayudarte.   — Don’t worry! I can help you.

104. Así que… / Entonces…  — So…

Así que… ¿adónde quieres ir? — So… where do you want to go?

Entonces… ¿qué quieres comer? — So… what do you want to eat?

105. Pues  — Well

Pues  me tengo que ir pronto. — Well, I have to leave soon.

106. Bueno  — Well then

Bueno , vamos a la fiesta — Well then, let’s go to the party.

107. Es una lástima  — That’s a shame

A: Lo siento, no quiero salir esta noche. Estoy cansada. — I’m sorry, I don’t want to go out tonight. I’m tired.

B: Es una lástima .  — That’s a shame.

108. ¡Suerte! / ¡Buena Suerte!  — Good luck!

¿Tienes una entrevista hoy? ¡ Suerte ! — You have an interview today? Good luck!

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109. ¿De dónde eres? , ¿De dónde sos? / ¿De dónde es usted? — Where are you from? (informal/formal)

¡Hablas español muy bien! ¿De dónde eres? — You speak Spanish very well! Where are you from?

Hola, me llamo Esperanza y soy de Lima. ¿De dónde es usted? — Hello, my name is Esperanza and I’m from Lima. Where are you from?

Some countries like Argentina and Uruguay use vos  instead of tú. In those places, you’d say ¿De dónde sos ?

110. Soy de…   — I’m from… [country]

Soy de los Estados Unidos. — I’m from the United States.

111. Soy…   — I’m… [nationality]

Soy venezolano. — I’m Venezuelan. (masculine)

Soy mexicana. — I’m Mexican. (feminine)

If you don’t know how to say your nationality, check this post about talking about different nationalities in Spanish.

112. ¿Qué haces? / ¿A qué te dedicas? — What do you do (for work)?

Encantado de conocerte. ¿A qué te dedicas? — It’s a pleasure to meet you. What do you do for work?

To answer this question, you’d reply with  soy… plus your job title in Spanish.

Soy profesor de inglés. — I’m an English teacher.

113. ¿Qué te gusta hacer en tu tiempo libre? — What do you like to do in your free time?

[ fluentu-tts engine=”neural” voice=”Lupe”] ¿Qué te gusta hacer en tu tiempo libre? [/fluentu-tts] — What do you like to do in your free time?

114. Me gusta…   — I like…

To use this as an answer to the previous question, simply add a verb after me gusta to say what you like to do.

[ fluentu-tts engine=”neural” voice=”Lupe”]Me gusta leer y jugar fútbol.[/fluentu-tts] — I like to read and play soccer.

115. ¿Cuál es tu película favorita?   — What’s your favorite movie?

Quiero ver una película. ¿Cuál es tu película favorita? — I want to watch a movie. What’s your favorite movie?

116. ¿Cuál es tu libro favorito?   — What’s your favorite book?

¡Tú lees todo el tiempo! ¿Cuál es tu libro favorito? — You read all the time! What’s your favorite book?

117. ¿Cuál es tu banda favorita?   — What’s your favorite band?

Me gusta escuchar música. ¿Cuál es tu banda favorita? — I like listening to music. What’s your favorite band?

118. Mi película favorita es… / Mi libro favorito es… / Mi banda favorita es… — My favorite movie/book/band is…

Mi película favorita es “Los Muertos.” — My favorite movie is “Los Muertos.”

Mi libro favorito es “La casa de los espíritus”, escrito por Isabel Allende. — My favorite book is “The House of the Spirits,” written by Isabel Allende.

Mi banda favorita es Morat. — My favorite band is Morat.

119. ¿Tienes hermanos o hermanas?   — Do you have any brothers or sisters?

A: ¿Tienes hermanos o hermanas? — Do you have any brothers or sisters?

B: Sí, tengo dos hermanos y dos hermanas. — Yes, I have two brothers and two sisters.

120. ¿Estás casado? / ¿Estás casada? — Are you married? (masculine/feminine)

A: ¿Estás casada? — Are you married?

B: Sí, estoy casada. Mi marido se llama Miguel. — Yes, I’m married. My husband is called Miguel.

121. ¿Tienes hijos?   — Do you have children?

A: ¿Tienes hijos? — Do you have kids?

B: No, no tengo hijos. — No, I don’t have kids.

122. ¿Qué edad tienen tus hijos?   — How old are your children?

¿Qué edad tienen tus hijos? ¡Se ven muy jóvenes! — How old are your kids? They look very young!

123. ¿Tus hijos aún viven en casa?   — Do your children still live at home?

A: ¿Tus hijos aún viven en casa? — Do your children still live at home?

B: Mi hijo vive en los Estados Unidos y mi hija aún vive en casa. — My son lives in the United States and my daughter still lives at home.

124. ¿Tienes primos?   — Do you have any cousins?

A: ¿Tienes primos? — Do you have cousins?

B: Sí, tengo muchos primos. — Yes, I have lots of cousins.

125. ¿Tienes sobrinas o sobrinos?   — Do you have any nieces or nephews?

A: ¿Tienes sobrinas o sobrinos? — Do you have nieces or nephews?

B: Solo tengo sobrinas, no tengo sobrinos. — I only have nieces, I don’t have nephews.

126. ¿Tienes alguna mascota?   — Do you have any pets?

A: ¿Tienes alguna mascota? — Do you have any pets?

B: Sí, tengo un gato y dos perros. — Yes, I have a cat and two dogs.

127. ¡Feliz cumpleaños! — Happy Birthday!

¡Feliz cumpleaños! ¿Cuántos años tienes ahora? — Happy Birthday ! How old are you now?

128. ¡Feliz aniversario! — Happy Anniversary!

¡Feliz aniversario! ¿Cuántos años ustedes han estado casados? — Happy anniversary! How many years have you (plural) been married?

129. ¡Feliz San Valentín! — Happy Valentine’s Day!

¡Hoy es el catorce de febrero! ¡Feliz San Valentín! — Today is February 14th! Happy Valentine’s Day!

130. ¡Feliz Pascua! — Happy Easter!

¡Feliz Pascua! ¿Cómo vas a celebrar? — Happy Easter! How are you going to celebrate?

131. ¡Feliz Halloween! — Happy Halloween!

¡Feliz Halloween! ¿Cuál es tu disfraz este año? — Happy Halloween! What is your costume this year?

132. ¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias! — Happy Thanksgiving!

¡ Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias a mis amigos estadounidenses! — Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends!

133. ¡Feliz Navidad! — Merry Christmas!

¡Feliz Navidad! Espero que tengas un buen día con tu familia. — Merry Christmas ! I hope you have a good day with your family.

134. ¡Feliz Año Nuevo! — Happy New Year!

¡Feliz Año Nuevo! ¿Tienes metas nuevas para este año? — Happy New Year ! Do you have new goals for this year?

135. ¡Feliz Día de los Reyes Magos! — Happy Epiphany/Three Kings!

¡Feliz Día de los Reyes Magos! ¿Qué planes tienes? — Happy Epiphany! What plans do you have?

136. ¡Salud!  — Cheers!

¡ Salud por tu ascenso! — Cheers to your promotion!

137. ¡Felicitaciones! / Felicidades  — Congratulations!

¡ Felicitaciones por tu graduación! — Congratulations on your graduation!

In Spain, it’s also common to hear the word enhorabuena   used to say “congratulations.”

138. Hasta luego  — See you later

Bueno, fue un gusto verte. ¡Hasta luego! — Well, it was good to see you. See you later!

139. Hasta la próxima  — Until next time

Buen trabajo hoy. ¡Hasta la próxima! — Good job today. See you next time!

140. Te veo… — I’ll see you…

Te veo el lunes. — I’ll see you Monday.

141. Nos vemos  — See you

Nos vemos el viernes. — See you Friday.

142. Feliz día  — Have a good day

Adiós, y feliz día . — Bye, and have a good day.

143. ¡Cuídate!  — Take care!

Me tengo que ir. ¡ Cuídate ! — I have to go. Take care!

This post can certainly serve as a cheat sheet during your conversations with language partners, but you’ll also want to commit these powerful Spanish phrases to memory.

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71 Common Spanish Phrases to Survive Your First Conversation with a Native

Do you want to learn Spanish ?

Or perhaps you're planning a trip to a Spanish-speaking country?

In order to get started and have your first basic conversations in Spanish, you're going to need to learn some vocabulary!

In this post, you'll learn 71 common Spanish phrases. And to make it easier for you, I've divided the phrases up into the main sections that form the building blocks of conversation:   

• Being Polite
• Dealing with Problems
• Question Words
• Important Answers
• Special Occasions
• Saying Goodbye

Whether you're going to Mexico or Medellín   chances are you'll find some of the locals can speak a bit of English. But if you speak some Spanish, you'll be able to have much more enjoyable and authentic experiences when you travel.

Having a few common Spanish phrases up your sleeve when you're starting out in the language allows you to experience local culture and hospitality in a completely different way.

You never know, maybe learning these phrases will motivate you to learn Spanish to fluency! 

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Common Spanish Phrases Cheatsheet

For a quick overview of these basic Spanish phrases, check out the cheatsheet below. Consider this you own visual Spanish phrasebook.

But make sure you read the rest of the post though for details on the pronunciation of these Spanish phrases, including audio for the tricky words and sounds. And one or two other bonus bits of information about Spanish language and culture.

Spanish Greetings

Understanding what you should say when you meet and greet people is the least you can do if you want to make a good impression.

After all, you're going to be using greetings every time you have a conversation in Spanish!

These phrases are simple, easy to remember and will go a long way to help you make friends and have your first conversations in the language.

• (BWAY-nos DEE-as)
• (BWAY-nas TAR-des)
• (bee-en-ben-EE-doh)

I've included tips for pronouncing each phrase in brackets, but it's always best to listen to how native speakers talk if you really want to master pronunciation.

If you're confused about how to pronounce any of these phrases, you can look them up on Forvo  (an online pronunciation dictionary) and hear them spoken by native speakers.

Keeping The Conversation Going: Small Talk In Spanish

Making small talk is something you’re going to do a lot of. So there’s every reason to know how to do it properly.

Besides, small talk is the gateway to real communication; you need to be able to do it in order to really speak to a person.

Making small talk is not something most of us enjoy in our own language, so doing it in a foreign language can be a bit daunting. But trust me, being able to engage in small talk will allow you to get a conversation started.

Making conversation in whatever way you can as a beginner will allow you to grow in confidence and figure out what you need to learn next in Spanish.

Here are some phrases you can use to get the conversation going:

• (KOH-moh eh-STAHS)
• (KOH-moh te BAH)
• (KOH-moh te ah EE-doh)
• (eh-STOY bee-en GRA-thee-as/GRA-see-as)
• (bee-en / a-SEE a-SEE)
• ( kay PA-sa)
• (kay AH-says)

Did you notice anything strange about the pronunciation of the phrase  ¿Cómo te va?

The ‘v' in va is pronounced almost like a ‘b'.

In English, the letter's ‘b' and ‘v' represent different sounds, but in Spanish, they represent the same sound.

To find out more, check out my complete guide to the difference between ‘b' and ‘v' in Spanish.  

Being Polite In Spanish

Of course, no matter what language you're speaking, politeness goes a long way. Whether you need to make an apology or just want to thank someone, you're going to use these phrases a lot!:

• (GRA-thee-as/GRA-see-as)
• (por fah-BOR)
• (per-DON-ay/ OY-ga)
• (per-DON-ay/ dis-KUL-pay)
• (if you didn’t hear something) (dis-KUL-pay)
• (lo see-EN-to)

Dealing With Problems In Spanish

Of course, not every conversation or language exchange will go smoothly.

What should you do when you don't understand something? Or if you need to ask someone for help?

It's important to know some basic Spanish phrases you can use for dealing with problems when they arise. If you need someone to speak more slowly or to repeat something, the best thing to do is just ask them!

• (poh-DREE-a ay-oo-DAR-le)
• (PWE-day ay-oo-DAR-may)
• (sin prob-LAME-ah)
• (PWE-day re-pet-EER-lo)
• (no en-tee-EN-do)
• (no lo say)
• (no TEN-go nee ee-DAY-ah)
• (no AB-lo es-pan-YOL)
• (eh-STOY per-DEE-do)
• (kay sig-nif-EE-ka)
• (mi es-pan-YOL es MA-lo)
• (PWE-des ab-LAR mas des-PATH-ee-o)

The word  despacio in the last phrase is interesting. Notice that the ‘c' is pronounced like ‘th' in this context.

This is the traditional Spanish pronunciation used in Spain. However, in Latin America, people pronounce the ‘c' as an ‘s' sound (e.g. des-PAS-ee-o).

Curious about this and other variations in Spanish in the world? This guide explains the 3 key differences in Spanish varieties   that you'll hear in different countries and regions.

Question Words In Spanish

Conversation is a two-way street. So if you want to really connect with people, you need to be able to ask questions. Here are the Spanish question words you need to know:

• (por KAY)

It's a good idea to just memorise these words right away. You're going to come across them again and again so it's important you're comfortable with them.

Pro tip: Question words are always written with an accent and with opening/closing question marks.

There are lots of questions which we use regularly in everyday conversation but we often don’t realise how important they are.

Not having them in your repertoire will leave you tongue-tied and at a loss in many situations.

Here are some examples of questions that are useful to know:

• (KOH-moh teh YAH-mas)
• (kay OH-ra tee-EN-es)
• (DON-day PWAY-do kom-PRAR)
• (KWAN-tos AN-yos tee-EN-es)
• (de DON-day bee-EN-ays)
• (DON-day BEE-bes)
• (tee-EN-es er-MA-nos o er-MA-nas)
• (KWAN-to KWES-ta E-so)
• (kay es ES-to)
• (en-tee-EN-day)
• (com-PREN-day)
• (AB-las in-GLAYS)
• (DON-day es-TAH el BAN-yo)

Talking About Yourself & Answering Questions In Spanish

Learning how to ask questions in Spanish is all good and well. But if you're dealing with questions, you need to be able to deal with answers too!

Here's how you can respond to some of the questions above:

• (me YA-mo …)
• (mi NOM-bray es …)
• (yo TEN-go … AN-yos)
• (yo soy de …)
• (see-EM-pray)
• (a BEH-says)

Spanish Expressions For Special Occasions

There are a number of common expressions that are used regularly to denote special circumstances or for special occasions.

These phrases are ideal for events like birthdays, meals with friends or even for ending the conversation:

• (di-bih-EHR-te-te)
• (bwu-EN bih-AH-hay)
• (bwu-EN pro-BE-choh)
• (mwee bee-EN)
• (kw-EE-dah-tay)
• (fe-lis-i-ta-see-ON-es)
• (bee-en-ben-EE-dos / bee-en-ben-EE-das)
• (fe-LEES kump-lay-AN-yos)

Saying Goodbye In Spanish

Saying goodbye is never easy, especially in a foreign language when you don’t know how to do it!

Whether you are bidding farewell to friends you're going to see later or to somebody you'll never see again, make sure you know how to say your goodbyes appropriately.

In any case, Spanish has lots of different options:

• (ah-dee-OS)
• (BWAY-nas NO-ches)
• (AS-ta loo-AY-go)
• (AS-ta PRON-to)
• (AS-ta man-YAN-a)
• (nos BAY-mos)

Your Next Steps In Spanish

So there you have it: everyday common Spanish phrases to help you get started on your Spanish learning journey.

With these phrases in your back pocket, you'll soon find yourself having your first basic conversations and looking forward to getting fluent in Spanish!

So now that you've learned the basics, are you ready to take the next step on your Spanish journey?

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It's my Spanish Uncovered course, and it's designed to take you from beginner to B1 Intermediate level.

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Select text, and then click the "Review" tab and select Language > Set Proofing Language to choose the language of any selected text. To change PowerPoint's default language used for its interface as well as any text you insert, head to Options > Language.

Creating a PowerPoint presentation in a different language? You can change the text language (used for spelling corrections) or the interface language (used for menus). Here's how.

The instructions below will work for all recent versions of Microsoft PowerPoint. This includes the version of PowerPoint included with a Microsoft 365 subscription .

By default, PowerPoint will use the same language to check your presentation's text and grammar as your Office installation's default language. However, you can customize the text language used for any text you insert into PowerPoint.

To do this, open your PowerPoint presentation and select any text you've inserted. Next, press Review > Language > Set Proofing Language on the ribbon bar.

In the "Language" box, select a language from the list provided and press "OK" to save your choice.

The text you've selected will now use this language to check for spelling and grammatical errors. If you want to change back at any point, repeat these steps and select your usual language instead.

Related: How to Turn Off Spell Check as You Type in Microsoft Office

PowerPoint uses your default locale language (such as U.S. English) to choose the text for menus and buttons. It also uses this language to set the default proofing language for any text you insert.

If you're in a locale with multiple languages, however, you may want to switch between them. For example, if you're based in the United States, you may wish to use Spanish as your default proofing language for presentations.

This will mean that any text you insert uses this language---you won't need to change it manually. Likewise, you may want to change your interface language to match.

You can change both of these options to use an alternative language in PowerPoint's settings menu. To start, open PowerPoint and select File > Options.

In the "PowerPoint Options" window, select "Language" on the left.

On the right, choose a new language in the "Office Display Language" section and press the "Set As Preferred" option.

This will determine the language used for menus and buttons.

Next, choose a new proofing language in the "Office Authoring Languages And Proofing" section. Press "Set As Preferred" to make it the default proofing language for PowerPoint in the future.

Adding a New Language Pack

If you don't see a language you want to use as your interface or proofing language, you'll need to install the language pack for it first.

To do this, press File > Options > Language in PowerPoint and select either of the "Add A Language" buttons.

Next, select the language you want to use from the pop-up list and press the "Install" button.

Microsoft Office will take a few minutes to download the new language pack. If you're prompted to, press "OK" to confirm and begin the installation.

Once the language pack is installed, select it from your list in the "Office Display Language" or "Office Authoring Languages And Proofing" sections. You'll need to press "Set As Preferred" to make it your default interface or proofing language.

When you're ready, click "OK" to save your choice. PowerPoint will exit and relaunch to display the new language.

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Endrick expected to be unveiled as Real Madrid player on July 26

Endrick  is expected to be unveiled as a Real Madrid player next month after he officially signs his contract on his 18th birthday.

Real Madrid struck a deal to sign the 17-year-old from Brazilian side Palmeiras for an initial down payment of €35million plus €25m in bonuses.

He will now sign his contract in Madrid on July 21 before being unveiled on July 26, with the Santiago Bernabeu as a strong option, with supporters present. He is expected to speak in Spanish after studying the language ahead of his move.

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He will then join the team on the pre-season tour in the United States.

Endrick’s unveiling will follow Kylian Mbappe’s own presentation as a Real Madrid player on July 16, following the conclusion of the European Championship .

The France international is expected to take the No. 9 shirt in the Spanish capital with Endrick likely to be given 16, his first number at Palmeiras.

Endrick is currently on duty for Brazil at Copa America . They begin their campaign against Costa Rica at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday.

“No one needs to skip steps,” he said when asked about when he would start for his national team. “Everything will happen in its own time. Everything in God’s time – and Dorival’s.

“He’s a spectacular coach. He’s doing what’s best for the team, not just Endrick, Vinicius Junior or Rodrygo . I think he’s doing the right thing.”

Endrick made 22 appearances in all competitions for Palmeiras this season, scoring four goals.

Inside the deal that saw Real Madrid win the race for Endrick, the Brazilian wonderkid

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Mario Cortegana Santos is a Football Writer for The Athletic covering Real Madrid. He has followed Los Blancos since 2019 at Diario AS, Goal.com and MARCA. He usually appears on Gol TV and is a main collaborator in the YouTube show The Four Amigos Podcast. He has covered the EURO 2020 and Qatar 2022. Follow Mario on Twitter @ MarioCortegana