Boosting Your Spanish Vocabulary for Daily Activities

Do you want to get better at Spanish for everyday situations? Let's go over some important words and phrases you can use.

Basic Conversation Skills

• Introducing Yourself: You can say, “Hola, me llamo [Your Name].” This means, “Hello, my name is [Your Name].”

• Asking Questions: You can ask, “¿Dónde está...?” which means, “Where is...?”

Vocabulary for Everyday Activities

• Greetings:

  • “Buenos días” means “Good morning.”
  • “Buenas tardes” means “Good afternoon.”
  • “Buenas noches” means “Good evening.”

• Common Verbs:

  • “comer” means “to eat.”
  • “beber” means “to drink.”
  • “hablar” means “to talk.”

• Daily Routines: You can say, “Me despierto a las siete.” This means, “I wake up at seven.”

Asking Questions

You can ask questions like:

• “¿Qué hora es?” (What time is it?)
• “¿Cuánto cuesta esto?” (How much does this cost?)

Understanding Cultural Context

It’s helpful to know when to use formal and informal greetings.

• “Hola” is informal, like when you greet a friend.
• “Buenos días” is formal, like when you greet a teacher or someone you don’t know.

Practice with Role-Play

You can pretend to order food. You might say, “Me gustaría un café, por favor.” This means, “I would like a coffee, please.”

Final Tips

To get better at Spanish, remember to listen, read, and practice saying words out loud. This will help you improve your Spanish skills!