Greetings in Spanish

Saying hello is very important, no matter what language you use. In Spanish, there are different ways to greet people, depending on the time of day. Here are some common greetings:

• Hola (Hello)
• Buenos días (Good morning) - You use this until around noon.
• Buenas tardes (Good afternoon) - Use this from noon until about 6 PM.
• Buenas noches (Good evening/night) - This is for after 6 PM.

Example Sentences:

• Hola, ¿cómo estás? (Hello, how are you?)
• Buenos días, señora. (Good morning, ma'am.)

Farewells in Spanish

Just like greetings, saying goodbye is also really important. Here are some common ways to say goodbye:

• Adiós (Goodbye)
• Hasta luego (See you later)
• Hasta mañana (See you tomorrow)
• Chao (Bye)

Example Sentences:

• Adiós, amigo. (Goodbye, friend.)
• Hasta luego, nos vemos. (See you later.)

Common Adjectives

When we want to describe people or things, we use adjectives. Here are some basic adjectives in Spanish:

• Alto (Tall)
• Bajo (Short)
• Feliz (Happy)
• Triste (Sad)

Example Sentences:

• Ella es alta y feliz. (She is tall and happy.)
• Él está triste. (He is sad.)

Family Members

Talking about family is special. Here are some important words for family members:

• Madre (Mother)
• Padre (Father)
• Hermano (Brother)
• Hermana (Sister)

Example Sentences:

• Mi madre es alta. (My mother is tall.)
• Tengo un hermano y una hermana. (I have a brother and a sister.)

Colors

Knowing colors is helpful for describing things. Here are some basic colors in Spanish:

• Rojo (Red)
• Azul (Blue)
• Verde (Green)
• Amarillo (Yellow)

Example Sentences:

• La casa es roja. (The house is red.)
• Su bicicleta es azul. (Her bicycle is blue.)

Daily Activities

We use action words, called verbs, to talk about what we do every day. Here are some verbs for daily activities:

• Comer (To eat)
• Hablar (To talk)
• Estudiar (To study)
• Jugar (To play)

Example Sentences:

• Me gusta comer pizza. (I like to eat pizza.)
• Nosotros estudiamos español. (We study Spanish.)

By learning these simple words and phrases, you can get better at Spanish. With this vocabulary, you'll be able to talk and express yourself in everyday situations!