How to Chat Politely in Spanish
Talking politely in Spanish is super important for everyday conversations. Here are some helpful phrases that can make your chats friendly and fun!
Greetings and Goodbyes
- Hola - Hello
- Buenos días - Good morning
- Buenas tardes - Good afternoon
- Buenas noches - Good evening/night
- Adiós - Goodbye
- Hasta luego - See you later
Asking How Someone Is
- ¿Cómo estás? - How are you?
Response: Estoy bien, gracias. ¿Y tú? - I’m good, thank you. And you?
Saying Thank You
- Gracias - Thank you
- Muchas gracias - Thank you very much
- De nada - You’re welcome (this means "It's nothing")
Asking for Help
- ¿Puedes ayudarme, por favor? - Can you help me, please?
- ¿Me gustaría…? - I would like…
Example: ¿Me gustaría un café? - I would like a coffee.
Asking for Help Understanding
- ¿Qué significa eso? - What does that mean?
- ¿Puedes repetir, por favor? - Can you repeat that, please?
Simple Descriptions
- Ella es amable. - She is nice.
- Este libro es interesante. - This book is interesting.
Using these phrases will help you have nice conversations in Spanish. Try using them to practice chatting!