# Understanding Articles in Spanish When you learn Spanish, knowing about articles is really important. Articles help us identify nouns. Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or ideas. There are two main types of articles: definite and indefinite. ### Definite Articles Definite articles point to specific nouns. In Spanish, we have two definite articles: 1. **El** - This is used for masculine singular nouns. - Example: **el perro** (the dog) 2. **La** - This is used for feminine singular nouns. - Example: **la casa** (the house) ### Indefinite Articles Indefinite articles talk about nouns that are not specific. The two forms are: 1. **Un** - This is for masculine singular nouns. - Example: **un gato** (a cat) 2. **Una** - This is for feminine singular nouns. - Example: **una mesa** (a table) ### Gender and Number Agreement In Spanish, nouns can be masculine or feminine, and they can also be singular (one) or plural (more than one). Articles must match the gender and number of the nouns they go with. Here are some examples: - Masculine singular: **el libro** (the book) - Masculine plural: **los libros** (the books) - Feminine singular: **la silla** (the chair) - Feminine plural: **las sillas** (the chairs) ### Basic Sentence Structure Most Spanish sentences follow a simple order: **Subject + Verb + Object**. #### Here are some examples: - **Yo** (I) + **tengo** (have) + **un perro** (a dog). - **Ella** (she) + **lee** (reads) + **la revista** (the magazine). ### Subject Pronouns Subject pronouns are important in Spanish. They help us know who is doing the action. Here are the main subject pronouns: - Yo (I) - Tú (you - informal) - Él (he) - Ella (she) - Nosotros (we - masculine or mixed) - Vosotros (you all - informal, mostly used in Spain) - Ellos (they - masculine or mixed) ### Basic Verb Conjugation When we talk about actions in the present tense, we change verbs to match the subject. There are three main types of regular verbs: 1. **-ar verbs**: - Example: **hablar** (to speak) - Yo hablo (I speak) 2. **-er verbs**: - Example: **comer** (to eat) - Nosotros comemos (We eat) 3. **-ir verbs**: - Example: **vivir** (to live) - Ellas viven (They live) ### Vocabulary Themes To help you learn more words, focus on these themes: - Common greetings: **hola** (hello), **adiós** (goodbye) - Numbers: 1-20 (uno, dos, tres, … veinte) - Days: **lunes** (Monday), **martes** (Tuesday) - Family: **madre** (mother), **padre** (father) - Colors: **rojo** (red), **azul** (blue) ### Questions and Conversations It’s also good to learn how to ask questions: - ¿Cómo estás? (How are you?) - ¿Qué es esto? (What is this?) Practice having short talks using your new words and grammar. This will help you get better at speaking and understanding Spanish. Pay attention to how vowels and consonants sound to improve your speaking and listening skills!
When you want to say hello or goodbye in Spanish, it helps to know some basic words and simple rules. For greetings, you can say: - **"Hola"** (hello) - **"Buenos días"** (good morning) - **"Buenas noches"** (good evening or good night) When it’s time to say goodbye, you can use: - **"Adiós"** (goodbye) - **"Hasta luego"** (see you later) - **"Nos vemos"** (we’ll see each other) It’s important to know that in Spanish, adjectives (describing words) need to match the nouns (people, places, or things) they describe. This means they have to agree in gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural). For example, in **"buenos días"**, the word "buenos" is masculine and plural because "días" (days) is a masculine plural noun. You also need to learn subject pronouns. These are the building blocks for making sentences: - **yo** (I) - **tú** (you, informal) - **él/ella** (he/she) - **nosotros/nosotras** (we) - **vosotros/vosotras** (you all, informal in Spain) - **ellos/ellas** (they) You can make sentences like **"Yo soy estudiante"** (I am a student). Next, Spanish verbs change depending on who is doing the action. Here’s a simple guide for regular verbs in the present tense: For **-ar verbs** like **hablar** (to speak): - Yo hablo (I speak) - Tú hablas (You speak) For **-er verbs** like **comer** (to eat): - Yo como (I eat) - Tú comes (You eat) For **-ir verbs** like **vivir** (to live): - Yo vivo (I live) - Tú vives (You live) When you want to make sentences, remember this order: subject + verb + object. For example: **"Yo saludo a mi madre"** (I greet my mother). Don't forget about articles! These are small words that come before nouns. Here are a few to know: - **"el"** (the, masculine) - **"la"** (the, feminine) - **"un"** (a, masculine) - **"una"** (a, feminine) Try using numbers and days of the week in your greetings. For example, you could say, **"Buenos días, mamá"** (Good morning, mom). It’s also important to practice how to say and pronounce Spanish vowels and consonants because they are different from English. You can ask simple questions like, **"¿Cómo estás?"** (How are you?) to keep conversations going. Listening and repeating new words will help you understand and speak better. Writing sentences will help you remember vocabulary and grammar, making it easier to have conversations in Spanish.
**Numbers from 1 to 20 in Spanish** Let’s learn the numbers from 1 to 20 in Spanish: 1. uno 2. dos 3. tres 4. cuatro 5. cinco 6. seis 7. siete 8. ocho 9. nueve 10. diez 11. once 12. doce 13. trece 14. catorce 15. quince 16. dieciséis 17. diecisiete 18. dieciocho 19. diecinueve 20. veinte **Counting in Spanish** To count in Spanish, start at 1 (uno) and keep going up. Each number sounds different, and this is because of how vowels are used in Spanish. **Important Grammar Points** - **Number Agreement:** In Spanish, numbers can also describe things. For example, "tres libros" means "three books." Here, "tres" goes with "libros." - **Common Pronouns:** Here are some pronouns you'll need: - yo (I) - tú (you, informal) - él/ella (he/she) - nosotros (we) - vosotros (you all, informal in Spain) - ellos (they) - **Basic Sentence Order:** A simple sentence in Spanish usually follows this order: subject + verb + object. For example: "Yo tengo dos hermanos" means "I have two brothers." **Sample Sentences** - "Hoy es lunes." (Today is Monday.) - "Yo veo cinco perros." (I see five dogs.) - "Tú tienes una hermana." (You have a sister.) Practice these numbers and sentences. Before you know it, you'll feel good using them in your chats!
To talk about family members in Spanish, here are some important words you should know: - **Madre** (mother) - **Padre** (father) - **Hermano** (brother) - **Hermana** (sister) ### Important Grammar Points 1. **Noun-Adjective Agreement**: - In Spanish, nouns can be either masculine (like a boy) or feminine (like a girl). - For example, "padre" is masculine, and "madre" is feminine. - Adjectives (describing words) need to match the noun they go with. Here are two examples: - El hermano alto (The tall brother) - La hermana alta (The tall sister) 2. **Subject Pronouns**: - These are words that show who is doing something: - Yo (I) - Tú (you, informal) - Él (he) - Ella (she) - Nosotros (we) - Vosotros (you all, informal in Spain) - Ellos (they) 3. **Basic Verb Conjugation**: - Regular verbs in the present tense follow some patterns: - For verbs ending in -ar: "hablar" (to talk) turns into "hablo" (I talk). - For verbs ending in -er: "comer" (to eat) becomes "como" (I eat). - For verbs ending in -ir: "vivir" (to live) changes to "vivo" (I live). 4. **Definite and Indefinite Articles**: - Use "el" for masculine words and "la" for feminine words when talking about one person or thing. - For example: - El padre / Un padre (The father / A father) - La madre / Una madre (The mother / A mother) ### Vocabulary Practice Try using simple greetings like: - **Hola** (Hello) - **Adiós** (Goodbye) Count from 1 to 20 like this: 1. Uno 2. Dos 3. Tres ... 20. Veinte You can also make sentences about your family. For example, say **"Yo tengo un hermano."** (I have a brother). This follows a simple sentence structure: **Subject + Verb + Object**. By practicing these ideas, you’ll get a great start on basic Spanish words and grammar!
Learning the days of the week and the months of the year in Spanish is fun and helpful! These words are great for everyday conversations and also teach you some important grammar that helps you learn the language better. So, let's get started with some Spanish basics! **Days of the Week:** Here are the days in Spanish: - **lunes** (Monday) - **martes** (Tuesday) - **miércoles** (Wednesday) - **jueves** (Thursday) - **viernes** (Friday) - **sábado** (Saturday) - **domingo** (Sunday) When using these days in sentences, remember they are masculine nouns. You can use them with “el” (the) in front. For example: “El lunes es el primer día de la semana.” (This means "Monday is the first day of the week.") **Months of the Year:** Now, let’s look at the months: - **enero** (January) - **febrero** (February) - **marzo** (March) - **abril** (April) - **mayo** (May) - **junio** (June) - **julio** (July) - **agosto** (August) - **septiembre** (September) - **octubre** (October) - **noviembre** (November) - **diciembre** (December) Just like the days, the months are also masculine nouns. You can use them with “el” too. For example: “El enero es frío en algunos países.” (This means "January is cold in some countries.") **Important Grammar Points:** 1. **Noun-Adjective Agreement:** In Spanish, nouns can be masculine or feminine. This affects the adjectives that describe them. For instance, to say “It is a beautiful Monday," you say, "Es un lunes hermoso." Here, "hermoso" means beautiful and agrees with the masculine noun “lunes.” 2. **Subject Pronouns:** These pronouns like *yo* (I), *tú* (you), *él* (he), *ella* (she), *nosotros* (we), *vosotros* (you all), and *ellos* (they) help make sentences in Spanish. For example: “Yo suelo estudiar los lunes.” (This means "I usually study on Mondays.") Here, "yo" shows who is doing the studying. 3. **Basic Verb Conjugation:** Understanding how to change regular verbs is important. Let's use the verb “estudiar” (to study) in the present tense: - Yo estudio (I study) - Tú estudias (You study) - Él/Ella estudia (He/She studies) - Nosotros estudiamos (We study) - Vosotros estudiáis (You all study) - Ellos/Ellas estudian (They study) You can create sentences, like: “Nosotros estudiamos los sábados.” (This means "We study on Saturdays.") 4. **Definite and Indefinite Articles:** In Spanish, we use “el” or “la” for known items (definite articles), and “un” or “una” for unknown items (indefinite articles). For example: - *El martes* (the Tuesday) - definite - *Un marzo* (a March) - indefinite 5. **Basic Sentence Structure:** The order of a simple Spanish sentence is usually subject + verb + object. For example: “Yo (subject) estudio (verb) el lunes (object).” This simple pattern helps you build sentences easily. **Common Greetings and Goodbyes:** Here are some common phrases to remember: - **Hola** – Hello - **Adiós** – Goodbye - **Buenos días** – Good morning - **Buenas noches** – Good night You could say: “¡Hola! Hoy es lunes.” (Hello! Today is Monday.) **Counting from 1 to 20:** Let’s also practice counting from 1 to 20, which helps with days and months: 1. uno 2. dos 3. tres 4. cuatro 5. cinco 6. seis 7. siete 8. ocho 9. nueve 10. diez 11. once 12. doce 13. trece 14. catorce 15. quince 16. dieciséis 17. diecisiete 18. dieciocho 19. diecinueve 20. veinte You might say: “Hoy es el cinco de enero.” (Today is January 5th.) **Family Vocabulary:** Let’s look at some family words that will be useful: - **madre** – mother - **padre** – father - **hermano** – brother - **hermana** – sister For example: “Hoy es el sábado, y mi madre está en casa.” (Today is Saturday, and my mother is at home.) **Basic Colors:** Colors are also important! Here are some simple colors: - **rojo** – red - **azul** – blue - **verde** – green - **amarillo** – yellow You could say: “El libro rojo es para mi hermana.” (The red book is for my sister.) **Asking Questions and Having Conversations:** You can ask simple questions with what you’ve learned: - **¿Cómo estás?** (How are you?) - **¿Qué día es hoy?** (What day is today?) If someone asks you qué día es hoy, you might reply, “Hoy es jueves.” (Today is Thursday.) **Example Conversation:** Here’s a short dialogue example: - **Tú**: "¡Hola! ¿Qué día es hoy?" - **Yo**: "Hola, hoy es miércoles. ¿Y tú, qué haces este fin de semana?" - **Tú**: "Voy a estudiar el sábado." In this chat, we used days, vocabulary, and grammar to talk clearly. In conclusion, learning the days of the week and months of the year in Spanish helps you build your vocabulary and understand grammar rules that will help you make longer sentences in the future. Keep practicing, and soon you'll be chatting comfortably in Spanish about time and your plans!
Noun-adjective agreement in Spanish is all about matching words based on gender and number. ### Gender: - **Masculine nouns** usually end with **-o**. For example, *niño* means **boy**. - **Feminine nouns** usually end with **-a**. For example, *niña* means **girl**. Here are some examples: - *el niño feliz* means **"the happy boy."** - *la niña feliz* means **"the happy girl."** ### Number: - For **singular** (one item): *el coche rojo* means **"the red car."** - For **plural** (more than one): *los coches rojos* means **"the red cars."** ### Subject Pronouns: These are the words we use for different subjects: - **yo** (I) - **tú** (you) - **él** (he) - **ella** (she) - **nosotros** (we) - **vosotros** (you all) - **ellos** (they) ### Basic Sentence Structure: A simple way to build sentences is: - **Subject + Verb + Object.** For example, *Yo tengo un perro* means **"I have a dog."** ### Vocabulary Examples: Here are some useful words: - **Greetings:** - *hola* means **"hello."** - *adiós* means **"goodbye."** - **Family:** - *madre* means **"mother."** - *padre* means **"father."** - **Colors:** - *rojo* means **"red."** - *azul* means **"blue."** Now, try to practice making sentences using these ideas!
**Present Tense Conjugations for Regular -ar, -er, and -ir Verbs** In Spanish, we organize regular verbs into three groups based on their endings. These groups are: - **-ar** (like hablar), - **-er** (like comer), - **-ir** (like vivir). Let’s learn how to change these verbs in the present tense! **1. Regular -ar Verbs (like hablar and cantar)** Here’s how you change -ar verbs: - **yo** hablo (I speak) - **tú** hablas (you speak) - **él/ella** habla (he/she speaks) - **nosotros/nosotras** hablamos (we speak) - **vosotros/vosotras** habláis (you all speak) - **ellos/ellas** hablan (they speak) **2. Regular -er Verbs (like comer and beber)** Next, let’s look at -er verbs: - **yo** como (I eat) - **tú** comes (you eat) - **él/ella** come (he/she eats) - **nosotros/nosotras** comemos (we eat) - **vosotros/vosotras** coméis (you all eat) - **ellos/ellas** comen (they eat) **3. Regular -ir Verbs (like vivir and escribir)** Now, here are -ir verbs: - **yo** vivo (I live) - **tú** vives (you live) - **él/ella** vive (he/she lives) - **nosotros/nosotras** vivimos (we live) - **vosotros/vosotras** vivís (you all live) - **ellos/ellas** viven (they live) **Important Grammar Points:** - **Noun-Adjective Agreement:** Adjectives are words that describe nouns. They need to match the nouns in gender (male or female) and in number (singular or plural). For example: "El coche rojo" means "The red car" and "La casa roja" means "The red house." - **Subject Pronouns:** Pronouns are words that replace the names in sentences. For example: "Yo como" means "I eat" and "Tú hablas" means "You speak." - **Articles:** Articles give us more information about nouns. - Definite articles are "el" (the, for masculine nouns) and "la" (the, for feminine nouns). - Indefinite articles are "un" (a, for masculine nouns) and "una" (a, for feminine nouns). - **Basic Sentence Structure:** The usual order is: subject + verb + object. For example: "Yo como manzanas" means "I eat apples." **Common Vocabulary Themes:** - **Greetings:** Hola (hello), adiós (goodbye), buenos días (good morning), buenas noches (good night). - **Numbers:** From 1 to 20: uno, dos, tres,..., veinte. - **Days/Months:** Lunes (Monday), martes (Tuesday), enero (January), febrero (February). - **Family:** Madre (mother), padre (father), hermano (brother), hermana (sister). - **Colors:** Rojo (red), azul (blue), verde (green), amarillo (yellow). By learning these verb forms, grammar rules, and vocabulary, you’ll be ready to have simple conversations and write short sentences in Spanish!
To learn the basic colors in Spanish, let's focus on four main colors: - **Rojo** (red) - **Azul** (blue) - **Verde** (green) - **Amarillo** (yellow) These colors will help you start your journey in learning Spanish! ### Basic Colors in Spanish Here are the colors you will learn: 1. **Rojo** - red 2. **Azul** - blue 3. **Verde** - green 4. **Amarillo** - yellow ### Important Grammar Points #### Noun-Adjective Agreement In Spanish, the words that describe things need to match with the things they describe. This means they need to agree with gender (male or female) and number (singular or plural). **For example:** - **El coche rojo** - The red car (one masculine car) - **La casa roja** - The red house (one feminine house) - **Los coches rojos** - The red cars (more than one masculine car) - **Las casas rojas** - The red houses (more than one feminine house) #### Subject Pronouns Here are the pronouns you will use often: - **Yo** - I - **Tú** - You (informal) - **Él** - He - **Ella** - She - **Nosotros** - We (masculine or mixed group) - **Nosotras** - We (feminine) - **Vosotros** - You all (informal, plural, mostly used in Spain) - **Ellos** - They (masculine or mixed group) - **Ellas** - They (feminine) #### Basic Verb Forms in Present Tense To use colors in sentences, you need to change verbs (this is called conjugation). Here is how to change a common verb like **hablar** (to speak): - **Yo hablo** - I speak - **Tú hablas** - You speak - **Él/Ella habla** - He/She speaks - **Nosotros/Nosotras hablamos** - We speak - **Vosotros habláis** - You all speak - **Ellos/Ellas hablan** - They speak #### Articles In Spanish, we use small words called articles before nouns. **Definite Articles (the):** - **El** - the (for one masculine noun) - **La** - the (for one feminine noun) - **Los** - the (for more than one masculine noun) - **Las** - the (for more than one feminine noun) **Indefinite Articles (a):** - **Un** - a (for one masculine noun) - **Una** - a (for one feminine noun) #### Basic Sentence Structure In Spanish, the usual order for a sentence is subject, verb, and then the object. Here are some examples using colors: - **Yo tengo un coche rojo.** - I have a red car. - **Ella quiere una casa amarilla.** - She wants a yellow house. - **Nosotros vemos un perro verde.** - We see a green dog. ### Vocabulary Themes Add these words to grow your vocabulary: **Common Greetings:** - **Hola** - Hello - **Adiós** - Goodbye - **Buenos días** - Good morning - **Buenas noches** - Good night **Numbers:** - Learn numbers 1-20 to count and describe items by color. **Days of the Week and Months of the Year** **Family Members:** - **Madre** - Mother - **Padre** - Father - **Hermano** - Brother - **Hermana** - Sister ### Essential Language Skills To get better at speaking and understanding Spanish, you can: - Practice saying the sounds of letters (both vowels and consonants). - Ask simple questions: - **¿Cómo estás?** - How are you? - **¿Qué es esto?** - What is this? - Have simple conversations using the words and grammar you’ve learned to talk about colors and things around you. With these tips, you'll be able to understand and discuss important parts of the Spanish language while enjoying the colorful world around you!
In Spanish, making a sentence usually follows a simple order: **subject + verb + object**. Let's break this down step by step and focus on some key grammar points. ### Subject Pronouns Subject pronouns show us who is doing the action. Here are the common ones: - **Yo** (I) - **Tú** (You - informal) - **Él** (He) - **Ella** (She) - **Nosotros** (We - masculine) - **Nosotras** (We - feminine) - **Vosotros** (You all - informal in Spain) - **Ellos** (They - masculine) - **Ellas** (They - feminine) ### Verb Conjugation It’s key to know how to change verbs in the present tense. Regular verbs fit into three groups: -ar, -er, and -ir. Here are examples for each type: - **-ar verb (hablar - to speak)** - Yo hablo (I speak) - Tú hablas (You speak) - **-er verb (comer - to eat)** - Yo como (I eat) - Ellos comen (They eat) - **-ir verb (vivir - to live)** - Yo vivo (I live) - Nosotros vivimos (We live) ### Noun-Adjective Agreement In Spanish, adjectives (words that describe nouns) must match the nouns in gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural). Here’s how it works: - **Masculine Singular**: el coche rojo (the red car) - **Feminine Singular**: la casa roja (the red house) - **Masculine Plural**: los coches rojos (the red cars) - **Feminine Plural**: las casas rojas (the red houses) ### Articles Articles help to define nouns. They change depending on gender and number: - **Definite Articles**: - el (masculine singular) - la (feminine singular) - los (masculine plural) - las (feminine plural) - **Indefinite Articles**: - un (masculine singular) - una (feminine singular) - unos (masculine plural) - unas (feminine plural) ### Vocabulary Themes Here are some useful vocabulary themes: - Common greetings: **hola** (hello), **adiós** (goodbye) - Numbers: 1-20 (uno, dos, tres, etc.) - Days and months: **lunes** (Monday), **enero** (January) - Family members: **madre** (mother), **padre** (father) - Basic colors: **rojo** (red), **verde** (green) ### Formulating Questions To ask simple questions in Spanish, you can use these patterns: - **¿Cómo estás?** (How are you?) - **¿Qué es esto?** (What is this?) In conclusion, if you learn the basic sentence structure in Spanish, how to change verbs, match nouns with adjectives, and some common vocabulary, you can make simple and clear sentences. This will help you have everyday conversations.
In Spanish, subject pronouns are very important. They tell us who is doing the action in a sentence. Here are the main subject pronouns: - **Yo** (I) - **Tú** (you, informal singular) - **Él** (he) - **Ella** (she) - **Nosotros** (we, for a group of boys or mixed) - **Nosotras** (we, for a group of girls) - **Vosotros** (you all, informal plural in Spain) - **Ellos** (they, for a group of boys or mixed) - **Ellas** (they, for a group of girls) When you make sentences, remember this simple order: **subject + verb + object**. Here are some examples: 1. **Yo como pizza.** (I eat pizza.) 2. **Tú estudias español.** (You study Spanish.) 3. **Él juega al fútbol.** (He plays soccer.) 4. **Ella lee un libro.** (She reads a book.) 5. **Nosotros vamos al cine.** (We go to the movies.) 6. **Ellas cantan en el coro.** (They sing in the choir.) ### Important Grammar Points **Noun-Adjective Agreement** In Spanish, adjectives (describing words) need to match the nouns (people, places, or things) they describe. This means they should agree in gender (male or female) and number (singular or plural). **Examples:** - **La casa roja** (The red house - feminine singular) - **El coche azul** (The blue car - masculine singular) - **Las casas rojas** (The red houses - feminine plural) - **Los coches azules** (The blue cars - masculine plural) **Basic Verb Conjugation in the Present Tense** Regular verbs in Spanish end with -ar, -er, or -ir. Here’s how to change them for the present tense: **-ar verbs (like hablar – to talk):** - Yo hablo (I talk) - Tú hablas (You talk) - Él/Ella habla (He/She talks) - Nosotros/Nosotras hablamos (We talk) - Vosotros/Vosotras habláis (You all talk) - Ellos/Ellas hablan (They talk) **-er verbs (like comer – to eat):** - Yo como (I eat) - Tú comes (You eat) - Él/Ella come (He/She eats) - Nosotros/Nosotras comemos (We eat) - Vosotros/Vosotras coméis (You all eat) - Ellos/Ellas comen (They eat) **-ir verbs (like vivir – to live):** - Yo vivo (I live) - Tú vives (You live) - Él/Ella vive (He/She lives) - Nosotros/Nosotras vivimos (We live) - Vosotros/Vosotras vivís (You all live) - Ellos/Ellas viven (They live) **Using Articles** In Spanish, articles (like "the" or "a") need to agree with the nouns they go with. **Definite Articles (the):** - **El** (masculine singular) - **La** (feminine singular) - **Los** (masculine plural) - **Las** (feminine plural) **Indefinite Articles (a, an):** - **Un** (masculine singular) - **Una** (feminine singular) - **Unos** (masculine plural) - **Unas** (feminine plural) **Examples:** - **El gato** (The cat - masculine) - **La mesa** (The table - feminine) - **Un perro** (A dog - masculine) - **Una niña** (A girl - feminine) ### Vocabulary Topics To help you speak Spanish better, learn these common words and phrases: **Common Greetings:** - Hola (Hello) - Adiós (Goodbye) - Buenos días (Good morning) - Buenas noches (Good night) **Numbers (1-20):** 1. Uno 2. Dos 3. Tres 4. Cuatro 5. Cinco 6. Seis 7. Siete 8. Ocho 9. Nueve 10. Diez 11. Once 12. Doce 13. Trece 14. Catorce 15. Quince 16. Dieciséis 17. Diecisiete 18. Dieciocho 19. Diecinueve 20. Veinte **Days of the Week:** - Lunes (Monday) - Martes (Tuesday) - Miércoles (Wednesday) - Jueves (Thursday) - Viernes (Friday) - Sábado (Saturday) - Domingo (Sunday) **Family Members:** - Madre (Mother) - Padre (Father) - Hermano (Brother) - Hermana (Sister) **Basic Colors:** - Rojo (Red) - Azul (Blue) - Verde (Green) - Amarillo (Yellow) These basics will help you ask simple questions, chat with others, and write short sentences. Practice using these words and grammar often, and you’ll get better at speaking Spanish!