Learning basic Spanish words is the first step to getting a real understanding of the language and being able to communicate effectively. Just a handful of memorized phrases can put you on the right track to learning the language fully, as you’ll actually be able to get involved in some real conversation. Follow these tips to learn basic Spanish words today.

Learn Basic Spanish Words 1- Simple Greetings

Few things are as embarrassing as meeting someone who speaks a different language and not even being able to say hello to them. Use the following Spanish phrases:

Hola = Hello

Good Morning = Buenos Dias

Good Afternoon = Buenas Tardes

Good Evening = Buenas Noches

See You Later = Hasta Luego

Goodbye = Adios

Learn Basic Spanish Words 2 - Useful words

The following can get you out of a sticky situation in a store or somewhere else where you may need to ask for something.

Please = Por Favor

Thank you Very Much = Muchas Gracias

You’re Welcome = De Nada

Excuse Me = Con permiso

Sorry = Disculpe

Could You Please Help Me? = Podria Ayudarme?

Learn Basic Spanish Words 3 – Everyday words

These words may come in useful for everyday situations and can hopefully help you avoid any misunderstandings etc.

Do You Speak English = Habla Usted Ingles?

Yes = Se

No = No

I Don’t Speak Spanish = No hablo espanol

How Much Do I Owe You? = Cuanto le debo?

Where is... = Donde Estas?

What time is it? = Que hora es?

Could You Repeat That Please? = Podria repetirlo, por favour?

I Don’t Understand = No entiendo

I Speak Very Little Spanish = Hablo Muy Poco Espanol

As you can see, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to learn basic Spanish words. You can get surprisingly far with just a few phrases and picked out words here and there. It’s always advisable to have a more thorough guide to hand though, just in case, so check out the links below.