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Why learn Spanish?
Communication skills developed while learning Spanish can improve your interpersonal skills in your native langauge as well. Knowing Spanish provides a competitive edge in career choices Aquiring a second language can improve your skills and grades in math and English. You can participate more effectively and responsibly in a multi-cultural world if you know Spanish
How Long Does it Take to Learn Spanish?
Spanish is rated as a category 1 language by the Foreign Service Institute. It is considered very easy for English speakers to learn and takes an average of 24 weeks (or 600 class hours) to gain professional working proficiency.
Spanish Alphabet & Pronunciation
A a
(a)
[a]
(a)
[a]
B b
(be)
[b]
(be)
[b]
C c
(ce)
[k,θ]
(ce)
[k,θ]
D d
(de)
[d]
(de)
[d]
E e
(e)
[e]
(e)
[e]
F f
(efe)
[f]
(efe)
[f]
G g
(ge)
[ɡ]
(ge)
[ɡ]
H h
(hache)
[silent]
(hache)
[silent]
I i
(i)
[i]
(i)
[i]
J j
(jota)
[x]
(jota)
[x]
K k
(ka)
[k]
(ka)
[k]
L l
(ele)
[l]
(ele)
[l]
M m
(eme)
[m]
(eme)
[m]
N n
(ene)
[n]
(ene)
[n]
Ñ ñ
(eñe)
[ɲ]
(eñe)
[ɲ]
O o
(o)
[o]
(o)
[o]
P p
(pe)
[p]
(pe)
[p]
Q q
(cu)
[k]
(cu)
[k]
R r
(erre)
[ɾ,r]
(erre)
[ɾ,r]
S s
(ese)
[s]
(ese)
[s]
T t
(te)
[t]
(te)
[t]
U u
(u)
[u]
(u)
[u]
V v
(ve)
[b]
(ve)
[b]
W w
(doble ve)
[w,b]
(doble ve)
[w,b]
X x
(equis)
[ks,s]
(equis)
[ks,s]
Y y
(i griega)
[ʝ,i]
(i griega)
[ʝ,i]
Z z
(zeta)
[θ]
(zeta)
[θ]
Basic Phrases in Spanish
| Hello | Hola |
|---|---|
| Goodbye | Adiós |
| Yes | Si |
| No | No |
| Excuse me | Perdóneme |
| Please | Por favor |
| Thank you | Gracias |
| You are welcome | De nada |
| Do you speak english | ¿Habla usted Inglés? |
| Do you understand | Lo entiendes? |
| I understand | Entiendo |
| I do not understand | No entiendo |
| How are you | ¿Cómo estás? |
| Fine thanks | ¡Bien gracias! |
| What is your name | ¿Cuál es tu nombre? |
| My name is | Me llamo |
| Pleased to meet you | Encantado de conocerte ( ) |
Spanish Grammar
Spanish Nouns
| Man | Hombre |
|---|---|
| Woman | Mujer |
| Boy | Niño |
| Girl | Niña |
| Cat | Gato |
| Dog | Perro |
| Fish | Pescado |
| Water | Agua |
| Milk | Leche |
| Egg | Huevo |
| House | Casa |
| Flower | Flor |
| Tree | árbol |
| Shirt | Camisa |
| Pants | Pantalones |
Spanish Adjectives
Colors in Spanish
| Black | Negro |
|---|---|
| White | Blanco |
| Red | Rojo |
| Orange | Naranja |
| Yellow | Amarillo |
| Green | Verde |
| Blue | Azul |
| Purple | Morado |
| Pink | Rosado |
| Gray | Gris |
| Brown | Marrón |
Numbers in Spanish
| Zero | Cero |
|---|---|
| One | Uno |
| Two | Dos |
| Three | Tres |
| Four | Cuatro |
| Five | Cinco |
| Six | Seis |
| Seven | Siete |
| Eight | Ocho |
| Nine | Nueve |
| Ten | Diez |
| Eleven | Once |
| Twelve | Doce |
| Twenty | Veinte |
| Thirty | Treinta |
| Forty | Cuarenta |
| Fifty | Cincuenta |
| Sixty | Sesenta |
| Seventy | Setenta |
| Eighty | Ochenta |
| Ninety | Noventa |
| Hundred | Cien |
| Thousand | Mil |
Spanish Verbs
| To be | Ser - estar |
|---|---|
| To have | Tener |
| To want | Querer |
| To need | Necesitar |
| To help | Ayudar |
| To go | Ir |
| To come | Venir |
| To eat | Comer |
| To drink | Beber |
| To speak | Hablar |
Building Simple Sentences
More Complex Spanish Sentences
| And | Y |
|---|---|
| Or | O |
| But | Pero |
| Because | Porque |
| With | Con |
| Also | Además |
| However | Sin embargo |
| Neither | Ninguno |
| Nor | Ni |
| If | Si |
| Then | Entonces |
Useful Spanish Vocabulary
Spanish Questions
| Who | Quién |
|---|---|
| What | Qué |
| When | Cuando |
| Where | Dónde |
| Why | Por qué |
| How | Cómo |
| How many | Cuantos |
| How much | Cuanto |
Days of the Week in Spanish
| Monday | Lunes |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Martes |
| Wednesday | Miércoles |
| Thursday | Jueves |
| Friday | Viernes |
| Saturday | Sábado |
| Sunday | Domingo |
| Yesterday | Ayer |
| Today | Hoy |
| Tomorrow | Mañana |
Months in Spanish
| January | Enero |
|---|---|
| February | Febrero |
| March | Marzo |
| April | Abril |
| May | Mayo |
| June | Junio |
| July | Julio |
| August | Agosto |
| September | Septiembre |
| October | Octubre |
| November | Noviembre |
| December | Diciembre |
Seasons in Spanish
| Winter | Invierno |
|---|---|
| Spring | Primavera |
| Summer | Verano |
| Autumn | Otoño |
Telling Time in Spanish
| What time is it | ¿Que hora es? |
|---|---|
| Hours | Horas |
| Minutes | Minutos |
| Seconds | Segundos |
| O clock | En punto |
| Half | Medio |
| Quarter past | Cuarto pasado |
| Before | Antes de |
| After | Después |
