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SPANISH VOCAB 1
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Spanish Vocabulary Basics - Lesson 1
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Basic Greetings and Personality
Want to make a great first impression in Spanish? Start with simple greetings like "¡Hola!" (Hello!) and "¿Qué tal?" (How are you?). You can respond with "Bien, gracias" (Fine, thanks) or get more expressive with "fenomenal" (great) or "fatal" (awful).
When someone asks "¿Cómo te llamas?" (What are you called?), simply reply "Me llamo..." followed by your name. To ask where someone lives, use "¿Dónde vives?" and respond with "Vivo en..." plus your location.
Describing your personality is brilliant for making friends! Use "Soy..." (I am...) with words like "divertido/a" (amusing), "simpático/a" (nice), or "tímido/a" (shy). Remember that adjectives ending in -o change to -a for girls.
Top tip: The phrase "Mi pasión es..." (My passion is...) works perfectly for talking about hobbies like "el fútbol" (football) or "la música" (music).
Family and Numbers
Talking about your family in Spanish is straightforward once you know the basics. "¿Tienes hermanos?" means "Do you have any brothers or sisters?" You can answer with "Tengo una hermana" (I have a sister) or "Tengo un hermano" (I have a brother).
If your family's a bit more complicated, try "una hermanastra" (stepsister) or "un hermanastro" (stepbrother). No siblings? Simply say "No tengo hermanos" or "Soy hijo único" or "Soy hija única" (if you're female).
Numbers from 1-31 are essential for ages and dates. The tricky ones are 11-15: once, doce, trece, catorce, quince. From 16-19, they're combined: dieciséis, diecisiete, dieciocho, diecinueve. After 20, it's easy: veintiuno (21), veintidós (22), and so on.
Remember: Learning numbers up to 31 means you can say any day of the month - perfect for birthdays and important dates!
Age, Birthdays and Pets
"¿Cuántos años tienes?" (How old are you?) is probably one of the first questions you'll hear. Answer with "Tengo... años" - for example, "Tengo catorce años" (I'm 14 years old).
Birthday conversations use "¿Cuándo es tu cumpleaños?" (When is your birthday?). Reply with "Mi cumpleaños es el..." followed by the date and month. You'll need to memorise the months: enero (January), febrero (February), marzo (March), and so on through to diciembre (December).
Pets are brilliant conversation starters! "¿Tienes mascotas?" means "Do you have pets?" You might have "un perro" (dog), "un gato" (cat), "un conejo" (rabbit), or even "una serpiente" (snake). No pets? Just say "No tengo mascotas."
Describing your pets with colours makes conversations more interesting. Use "blanco/a" (white), "negro/a" (black), "marrón" (brown), or "gris" (grey) to paint a picture with words.
Quick trick: Use "¿Cómo es?" (What is it like?) for one pet or "¿Cómo son?" (What are they like?) for multiple pets.
Essential Connecting Words
These high-frequency words are absolute game-changers for your Spanish conversations. They'll help you sound more natural and connect your ideas smoothly.
"Muy" (very) and "bastante" (quite) help you add emphasis - "muy simpático" means "very nice" whilst "bastante tímido" means "quite shy". "Un poco" (a bit) is perfect when you want to tone things down.
Connecting words like "y" (and), "pero" (but), and "también" will make your sentences flow brilliantly. Don't forget "no" for negative statements and the possessive words "mi/mis" (my) and "tu/tus" (your).
Pro tip: These small words might seem boring, but they're the glue that holds your Spanish sentences together - master these and you'll sound much more fluent!
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
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Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
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I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
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Elisha
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Spanish Vocabulary Basics - Lesson 1
Olamide
@olamide_26
Learning to introduce yourself in Spanish is one of the most useful skills you'll develop. This vocabulary guide covers everything you need to have basic conversations about yourself, your family, and your interests in Spanish.
Basic Greetings and Personality
Want to make a great first impression in Spanish? Start with simple greetings like "¡Hola!" (Hello!) and "¿Qué tal?" (How are you?). You can respond with "Bien, gracias" (Fine, thanks) or get more expressive with "fenomenal" (great) or "fatal" (awful).
When someone asks "¿Cómo te llamas?" (What are you called?), simply reply "Me llamo..." followed by your name. To ask where someone lives, use "¿Dónde vives?" and respond with "Vivo en..." plus your location.
Describing your personality is brilliant for making friends! Use "Soy..." (I am...) with words like "divertido/a" (amusing), "simpático/a" (nice), or "tímido/a" (shy). Remember that adjectives ending in -o change to -a for girls.
Top tip: The phrase "Mi pasión es..." (My passion is...) works perfectly for talking about hobbies like "el fútbol" (football) or "la música" (music).
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Family and Numbers
Talking about your family in Spanish is straightforward once you know the basics. "¿Tienes hermanos?" means "Do you have any brothers or sisters?" You can answer with "Tengo una hermana" (I have a sister) or "Tengo un hermano" (I have a brother).
If your family's a bit more complicated, try "una hermanastra" (stepsister) or "un hermanastro" (stepbrother). No siblings? Simply say "No tengo hermanos" or "Soy hijo único" or "Soy hija única" (if you're female).
Numbers from 1-31 are essential for ages and dates. The tricky ones are 11-15: once, doce, trece, catorce, quince. From 16-19, they're combined: dieciséis, diecisiete, dieciocho, diecinueve. After 20, it's easy: veintiuno (21), veintidós (22), and so on.
Remember: Learning numbers up to 31 means you can say any day of the month - perfect for birthdays and important dates!
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Age, Birthdays and Pets
"¿Cuántos años tienes?" (How old are you?) is probably one of the first questions you'll hear. Answer with "Tengo... años" - for example, "Tengo catorce años" (I'm 14 years old).
Birthday conversations use "¿Cuándo es tu cumpleaños?" (When is your birthday?). Reply with "Mi cumpleaños es el..." followed by the date and month. You'll need to memorise the months: enero (January), febrero (February), marzo (March), and so on through to diciembre (December).
Pets are brilliant conversation starters! "¿Tienes mascotas?" means "Do you have pets?" You might have "un perro" (dog), "un gato" (cat), "un conejo" (rabbit), or even "una serpiente" (snake). No pets? Just say "No tengo mascotas."
Describing your pets with colours makes conversations more interesting. Use "blanco/a" (white), "negro/a" (black), "marrón" (brown), or "gris" (grey) to paint a picture with words.
Quick trick: Use "¿Cómo es?" (What is it like?) for one pet or "¿Cómo son?" (What are they like?) for multiple pets.
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Essential Connecting Words
These high-frequency words are absolute game-changers for your Spanish conversations. They'll help you sound more natural and connect your ideas smoothly.
"Muy" (very) and "bastante" (quite) help you add emphasis - "muy simpático" means "very nice" whilst "bastante tímido" means "quite shy". "Un poco" (a bit) is perfect when you want to tone things down.
Connecting words like "y" (and), "pero" (but), and "también" will make your sentences flow brilliantly. Don't forget "no" for negative statements and the possessive words "mi/mis" (my) and "tu/tus" (your).
Pro tip: These small words might seem boring, but they're the glue that holds your Spanish sentences together - master these and you'll sound much more fluent!
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This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
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In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
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very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
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I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
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