500+ Useful Spanish Words for Beginners: Easy Everyday Spanish Vocabulary
Learning Spanish becomes much easier when you start with the words you are most likely to hear and use every day.
In this beginner-friendly guide, you will learn 500+ useful Spanish words with their English meanings and easy pronunciation. The vocabulary covers greetings, people, family, home, food, shopping, work, travel, common verbs, adjectives, time, numbers, questions, and everyday situations.
The pronunciation guide is written in a simple way for English-speaking beginners. Spanish pronunciation can vary slightly between countries, but these words are widely useful.
1. Greetings & Basic Spanish Words
| # | Spanish | Easy Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hola | OH-la | Hello |
| 2 | Adiós | ah-DYOS | Goodbye |
| 3 | Buenos días | BWEH-nos DEE-as | Good morning |
| 4 | Buenas tardes | BWEH-nas TAR-des | Good afternoon |
| 5 | Buenas noches | BWEH-nas NO-ches | Good evening/night |
| 6 | Bienvenido | byen-beh-NEE-do | Welcome |
| 7 | Bienvenida | byen-beh-NEE-da | Welcome (female) |
| 8 | Gracias | GRAH-syahs | Thank you |
| 9 | Por favor | por fah-VOR | Please |
| 10 | Perdón | pehr-DON | Sorry / Excuse me |
| 11 | Disculpa | dees-KOOL-pah | Excuse me |
| 12 | Disculpe | dees-KOOL-peh | Excuse me (formal) |
| 13 | Sí | SEE | Yes |
| 14 | No | NO | No |
| 15 | Quizás | kee-SAS | Maybe |
| 16 | Claro | KLAH-ro | Of course / Clear |
| 17 | Vale | BAH-leh | Okay |
| 18 | Bien | BYEN | Well / Good |
| 19 | Mal | MAL | Bad |
| 20 | Excelente | ehk-seh-LEN-teh | Excellent |
Useful example:
Hola, ¿cómo estás? = Hello, how are you?
Estoy bien, gracias. = I am fine, thank you.
2. People & Pronouns
| # | Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Yo | YO | I |
| 22 | Tú | TOO | You |
| 23 | Usted | oo-STED | You (formal) |
| 24 | Él | EL | He |
| 25 | Ella | EH-ya | She |
| 26 | Nosotros | no-SO-tros | We |
| 27 | Nosotras | no-SO-tras | We (female) |
| 28 | Vosotros | bo-SO-tros | You all |
| 29 | Ellos | EH-yos | They |
| 30 | Ellas | EH-yas | They (female) |
| 31 | Persona | pehr-SO-na | Person |
| 32 | Hombre | OM-breh | Man |
| 33 | Mujer | moo-HER | Woman |
| 34 | Niño | NEE-nyo | Boy / Child |
| 35 | Niña | NEE-nya | Girl |
| 36 | Bebé | beh-BEH | Baby |
| 37 | Amigo | ah-MEE-go | Friend |
| 38 | Amiga | ah-MEE-ga | Female friend |
| 39 | Vecino | beh-SEE-no | Neighbor |
| 40 | Vecina | beh-SEE-na | Female neighbor |
3. Family
| # | Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Familia | fah-MEE-lya | Family |
| 42 | Padre | PAH-dreh | Father |
| 43 | Madre | MAH-dreh | Mother |
| 44 | Papá | pah-PAH | Dad |
| 45 | Mamá | mah-MAH | Mom |
| 46 | Hijo | EE-ho | Son |
| 47 | Hija | EE-ha | Daughter |
| 48 | Hermano | ehr-MAH-no | Brother |
| 49 | Hermana | ehr-MAH-na | Sister |
| 50 | Esposo | ehs-PO-so | Husband |
| 51 | Esposa | ehs-PO-sa | Wife |
| 52 | Abuelo | ah-BWEH-lo | Grandfather |
| 53 | Abuela | ah-BWEH-la | Grandmother |
| 54 | Nieto | NYEH-to | Grandson |
| 55 | Nieta | NYEH-ta | Granddaughter |
| 56 | Tío | TEE-o | Uncle |
| 57 | Tía | TEE-a | Aunt |
| 58 | Primo | PREE-mo | Cousin |
| 59 | Prima | PREE-ma | Female cousin |
| 60 | Familiares | fah-mee-LYAH-res | Relatives |
4. Home & Household
| # | Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Casa | KAH-sa | House |
| 62 | Hogar | oh-GAR | Home |
| 63 | Habitación | ah-bee-tah-SYON | Room |
| 64 | Dormitorio | dor-mee-TOH-ryo | Bedroom |
| 65 | Cocina | ko-SEE-na | Kitchen |
| 66 | Baño | BAH-nyo | Bathroom |
| 67 | Sala | SAH-la | Living room |
| 68 | Comedor | ko-meh-DOR | Dining room |
| 69 | Puerta | PWEHR-ta | Door |
| 70 | Ventana | ben-TA-na | Window |
| 71 | Pared | pah-RED | Wall |
| 72 | Techo | TEH-cho | Ceiling / Roof |
| 73 | Suelo | SWEH-lo | Floor |
| 74 | Mesa | MEH-sa | Table |
| 75 | Silla | SEE-ya | Chair |
| 76 | Cama | KAH-ma | Bed |
| 77 | Sofá | so-FAH | Sofa |
| 78 | Lámpara | LAM-pa-ra | Lamp |
| 79 | Espejo | ehs-PEH-ho | Mirror |
| 80 | Llave | YAH-beh | Key |
5. Food
| # | Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Comida | ko-MEE-da | Food |
| 82 | Desayuno | deh-sa-YOO-no | Breakfast |
| 83 | Almuerzo | al-MWEHR-so | Lunch |
| 84 | Cena | SEH-na | Dinner |
| 85 | Pan | PAN | Bread |
| 86 | Arroz | ah-RROS | Rice |
| 87 | Carne | KAR-neh | Meat |
| 88 | Pollo | PO-yo | Chicken |
| 89 | Pescado | pehs-KAH-do | Fish |
| 90 | Huevo | WEH-bo | Egg |
| 91 | Queso | KEH-so | Cheese |
| 92 | Leche | LEH-cheh | Milk |
| 93 | Yogur | yo-GOOR | Yogurt |
| 94 | Sopa | SO-pa | Soup |
| 95 | Ensalada | en-sa-LA-da | Salad |
| 96 | Fruta | FROO-ta | Fruit |
| 97 | Verdura | behr-DOO-ra | Vegetable |
| 98 | Azúcar | ah-SOO-kar | Sugar |
| 99 | Sal | SAL | Salt |
| 100 | Pimienta | pee-MYEN-ta | Pepper |
6. Fruits
| # | Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Manzana | man-SA-na | Apple |
| 102 | Plátano | PLA-ta-no | Banana |
| 103 | Naranja | nah-RAN-ha | Orange |
| 104 | Limón | lee-MON | Lemon |
| 105 | Lima | LEE-ma | Lime |
| 106 | Uva | OO-ba | Grape |
| 107 | Fresa | FREH-sa | Strawberry |
| 108 | Sandía | san-DEE-a | Watermelon |
| 109 | Melón | meh-LON | Melon |
| 110 | Mango | MAN-go | Mango |
| 111 | Piña | PEE-nya | Pineapple |
| 112 | Papaya | pah-PA-ya | Papaya |
| 113 | Coco | KO-ko | Coconut |
| 114 | Cereza | seh-REH-sa | Cherry |
| 115 | Durazno | doo-RAS-no | Peach |
| 116 | Pera | PEH-ra | Pear |
| 117 | Ciruela | see-RWEH-la | Plum |
| 118 | Kiwi | KEE-wee | Kiwi |
| 119 | Granada | gra-na-DA | Pomegranate |
| 120 | Frambuesa | fram-BWEH-sa | Raspberry |
7. Vegetables
| # | Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | Tomate | to-MA-teh | Tomato |
| 122 | Papa | PA-pa | Potato |
| 123 | Cebolla | seh-BO-ya | Onion |
| 124 | Ajo | A-ho | Garlic |
| 125 | Zanahoria | sa-na-O-rya | Carrot |
| 126 | Pepino | peh-PEE-no | Cucumber |
| 127 | Lechuga | leh-CHOO-ga | Lettuce |
| 128 | Espinaca | ehs-pee-NA-ka | Spinach |
| 129 | Berenjena | beh-ren-HE-na | Eggplant |
| 130 | Calabaza | ka-la-BA-sa | Pumpkin |
| 131 | Maíz | ma-EES | Corn |
| 132 | Guisante | gee-SAN-teh | Pea |
| 133 | Frijol | free-HOL | Bean |
| 134 | Lenteja | len-TEH-ha | Lentil |
| 135 | Brócoli | BRO-ko-lee | Broccoli |
8. Drinks
| # | Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136 | Agua | A-gwa | Water |
| 137 | Café | ka-FEH | Coffee |
| 138 | Té | TEH | Tea |
| 139 | Jugo | HOO-go | Juice |
| 140 | Zumo | SOO-mo | Juice |
| 141 | Refresco | reh-FREHS-ko | Soft drink |
| 142 | Bebida | beh-BEE-da | Drink |
| 143 | Chocolate | cho-ko-LA-teh | Chocolate |
| 144 | Batido | ba-TEE-do | Milkshake |
| 145 | Limonada | lee-mo-NA-da | Lemonade |
9. Shopping
| # | Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146 | Tienda | TYEHN-da | Store |
| 147 | Mercado | mehr-KA-do | Market |
| 148 | Precio | PREH-syo | Price |
| 149 | Dinero | dee-NEH-ro | Money |
| 150 | Efectivo | eh-fek-TEE-bo | Cash |
| 151 | Tarjeta | tar-HE-ta | Card |
| 152 | Compra | KOM-pra | Purchase |
| 153 | Venta | BEN-ta | Sale |
| 154 | Barato | ba-RA-to | Cheap |
| 155 | Caro | KA-ro | Expensive |
| 156 | Descuento | dehs-KWEHN-to | Discount |
| 157 | Oferta | oh-FEHR-ta | Offer |
| 158 | Producto | pro-DOOK-to | Product |
| 159 | Bolsa | BOL-sa | Bag |
| 160 | Tamaño | ta-MA-nyo | Size |
Useful example:
¿Cuánto cuesta? = How much does it cost?
Es demasiado caro. = It is too expensive.
10. Clothes
| # | Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161 | Ropa | RO-pa | Clothes |
| 162 | Camisa | ka-MEE-sa | Shirt |
| 163 | Camiseta | ka-mee-SEH-ta | T-shirt |
| 164 | Pantalón | pan-ta-LON | Trousers |
| 165 | Pantalones | pan-ta-LO-nes | Pants |
| 166 | Vestido | behs-TEE-do | Dress |
| 167 | Falda | FAL-da | Skirt |
| 168 | Chaqueta | cha-KEH-ta | Jacket |
| 169 | Abrigo | ah-BREE-go | Coat |
| 170 | Zapato | sa-PA-to | Shoe |
| 171 | Calcetín | kal-seh-TEEN | Sock |
| 172 | Sombrero | som-BREH-ro | Hat |
| 173 | Cinturón | seen-too-RON | Belt |
| 174 | Guante | GWAN-teh | Glove |
| 175 | Bolsillo | bol-SEE-yo |
11. Body
| # | Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176 | Cuerpo | KWEHR-po | Body |
| 177 | Cabeza | ka-BEH-sa | Head |
| 178 | Cara | KA-ra | Face |
| 179 | Ojo | O-ho | Eye |
| 180 | Oreja | oh-REH-ha | Ear |
| 181 | Nariz | na-REES | Nose |
| 182 | Boca | BO-ka | Mouth |
| 183 | Diente | DYEN-teh | Tooth |
| 184 | Cuello | KWEH-yo | Neck |
| 185 | Hombro | OM-bro | Shoulder |
| 186 | Brazo | BRA-so | Arm |
| 187 | Mano | MA-no | Hand |
| 188 | Dedo | DEH-do | Finger |
| 189 | Pierna | PYEHR-na | Leg |
| 190 | Pie | PYEH | Foot |
| 191 | Rodilla | ro-DEE-ya | Knee |
| 192 | Espalda | ehs-PAL-da | Back |
| 193 | Corazón | ko-ra-SON | Heart |
| 194 | Sangre | SAN-greh | Blood |
| 195 | Piel | PYEL | Skin |
12. Common Places
| # | Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 196 | Ciudad | see-oo-DAD | City |
| 197 | Pueblo | PWEH-blo | Town / Village |
| 198 | Calle | KA-yeh | Street |
| 199 | Carretera | ka-rreh-TEH-ra | Road / Highway |
| 200 | Escuela | ehs-KWEH-la | School |
| 201 | Universidad | oo-nee-behr-see-DAD | University |
| 202 | Hospital | ohs-pee-TAL | Hospital |
| 203 | Banco | BAN-ko | Bank |
| 204 | Oficina | oh-fee-SEE-na | Office |
| 205 | Restaurante | rehs-tow-RAN-teh | Restaurant |
| 206 | Hotel | oh-TEL | Hotel |
| 207 | Aeropuerto | ah-eh-ro-PWEHR-to | Airport |
| 208 | Estación | ehs-ta-SYON | Station |
| 209 | Parque | PAR-keh | Park |
| 210 | Playa | PLA-ya | Beach |
13. Travel & Transport
| # | Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 211 | Viaje | BYA-heh | Trip |
| 212 | Coche | KO-cheh | Car |
| 213 | Auto | OW-to | Car |
| 214 | Autobús | ow-toh-BOOS | Bus |
| 215 | Tren | TREN | Train |
| 216 | Avión | ah-BYON | Airplane |
| 217 | Taxi | TAK-see | Taxi |
| 218 | Bicicleta | bee-see-KLEH-ta | Bicycle |
| 219 | Motocicleta | mo-to-see-KLEH-ta | Motorcycle |
| 220 | Metro | MEH-tro | Subway |
| 221 | Billete | bee-YEH-teh | Ticket |
| 222 | Pasaporte | pa-sa-POR-teh | Passport |
| 223 | Maleta | ma-LEH-ta | Suitcase |
| 224 | Mapa | MA-pa | Map |
| 225 | Destino | dehs-TEE-no | Destination |
| 226 | Salida | sa-LEE-da | Exit / Departure |
| 227 | Llegada | yeh-GA-da | Arrival |
| 228 | Frontera | fron-TEH-ra | Border |
| 229 | Estación | ehs-ta-SYON | Station |
| 230 | Equipaje | eh-kee-PA-heh | Luggage |
14. Directions
| # | Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | Aquí | ah-KEE | Here |
| 232 | Allí | ah-YEE | There |
| 233 | Cerca | SEHR-ka | Near |
| 234 | Lejos | LEH-hos | Far |
| 235 | Izquierda | ees-KYEHR-da | Left |
| 236 | Derecha | deh-REH-cha | Right |
| 237 | Arriba | ah-RREE-ba | Up |
| 238 | Abajo | ah-BA-ho | Down |
| 239 | Adelante | ah-deh-LAN-teh | Forward |
| 240 | Atrás | ah-TRAS | Back |
| 241 | Dentro | DEN-tro | Inside |
| 242 | Fuera | FWEH-ra | Outside |
| 243 | Norte | NOR-teh | North |
| 244 | Sur | SOOR | South |
| 245 | Este | EHS-teh | East |
| 246 | Oeste | oh-EHS-teh | West |
| 247 | Centro | SEN-tro | Center |
| 248 | Esquina | ehs-KEE-na | Corner |
| 249 | Puente | PWEN-teh | Bridge |
| 250 | Camino | ka-MEE-no | Path / Way |
15. Time
| # | Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | Tiempo | TYEHM-po | Time |
| 252 | Hora | O-ra | Hour |
| 253 | Minuto | mee-NOO-to | Minute |
| 254 | Segundo | seh-GOON-do | Second |
| 255 | Hoy | OY | Today |
| 256 | Mañana | ma-NYA-na | Tomorrow / Morning |
| 257 | Ayer | ah-YEHR | Yesterday |
| 258 | Ahora | ah-O-ra | Now |
| 259 | Después | dehs-PWEHS | After / Later |
| 260 | Antes | AN-tes | Before |
| 261 | Pronto | PRON-to | Soon |
| 262 | Tarde | TAR-deh | Late / Afternoon |
| 263 | Temprano | tehm-PRA-no | Early |
| 264 | Siempre | SYEM-preh | Always |
| 265 | Nunca | NOON-ka | Never |
| 266 | A veces | ah BEH-ses | Sometimes |
| 267 | Día | DEE-a | Day |
| 268 | Semana | seh-MA-na | Week |
| 269 | Mes | MES | Month |
| 270 | Año | A-nyo | Year |
16. Days of the Week
| # | Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 271 | Lunes | LOO-nes | Monday |
| 272 | Martes | MAR-tes | Tuesday |
| 273 | Miércoles | MYEHR-ko-les | Wednesday |
| 274 | Jueves | HWEH-bes | Thursday |
| 275 | Viernes | BYEHR-nes | Friday |
| 276 | Sábado | SA-ba-do | Saturday |
| 277 | Domingo | do-MEEN-go | Sunday |
17. Months
| # | Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 278 | Enero | eh-NEH-ro | January |
| 279 | Febrero | feh-BREH-ro | February |
| 280 | Marzo | MAR-so | March |
| 281 | Abril | ah-BREEL | April |
| 282 | Mayo | MA-yo | May |
| 283 | Junio | HOO-nyo | June |
| 284 | Julio | HOO-lyo | July |
| 285 | Agosto | ah-GOS-to | August |
| 286 | Septiembre | sep-TYEM-breh | September |
| 287 | Octubre | ok-TOO-breh | October |
| 288 | Noviembre | no-BYEM-breh | November |
| 289 | Diciembre | dee-SYEM-breh | December |
18. Numbers
| # | Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 290 | Cero | SEH-ro | Zero |
| 291 | Uno | OO-no | One |
| 292 | Dos | DOS | Two |
| 293 | Tres | TRES | Three |
| 294 | Cuatro | KWA-tro | Four |
| 295 | Cinco | SEEN-ko | Five |
| 296 | Seis | SAYS | Six |
| 297 | Siete | SYEH-teh | Seven |
| 298 | Ocho | O-cho | Eight |
| 299 | Nueve | NWEH-beh | Nine |
| 300 | Diez | DYEHS | Ten |
| 301 | Once | ON-seh | Eleven |
| 302 | Doce | DO-seh | Twelve |
| 303 | Trece | TREH-seh | Thirteen |
| 304 | Catorce | ka-TOR-seh | Fourteen |
| 305 | Quince | KEEN-seh | Fifteen |
| 306 | Dieciséis | dyeh-see-SAYS | Sixteen |
| 307 | Diecisiete | dyeh-see-SYEH-teh | Seventeen |
| 308 | Dieciocho | dyeh-see-O-cho | Eighteen |
| 309 | Diecinueve | dyeh-see-NWEH-beh | Nineteen |
| 310 | Veinte | BAYN-teh | Twenty |
19. Common Questions
| # | Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 311 | Qué | KEH | What |
| 312 | Quién | KYEN | Who |
| 313 | Quiénes | KYEH-nes | Who (plural) |
| 314 | Dónde | DON-deh | Where |
| 315 | Cuándo | KWAN-do | When |
| 316 | Por qué | por KEH | Why |
| 317 | Cómo | KO-mo | How |
| 318 | Cuál | KWAL | Which |
| 319 | Cuáles | KWA-les | Which ones |
| 320 | Cuánto | KWAN-to | How much |
| 321 | Cuánta | KWAN-ta | How much (feminine) |
| 322 | Cuántos | KWAN-tos | How many |
| 323 | Cuántas | KWAN-tas | How many (feminine) |
| 324 | Dónde está | DON-deh ehs-TA | Where is |
| 325 | Qué pasa | KEH PA-sa | What is happening |
Useful examples:
¿Dónde estás? = Where are you?
¿Qué quieres? = What do you want?
¿Cuánto cuesta? = How much does it cost?
¿Por qué? = Why?
¿Cómo estás? = How are you?
20. Common Verbs – Part 1
| # | Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 326 | Ser | SEHR | To be |
| 327 | Estar | ehs-TAR | To be |
| 328 | Tener | teh-NEHR | To have |
| 329 | Hacer | ah-SEHR | To do / Make |
| 330 | Ir | EER | To go |
| 331 | Venir | beh-NEER | To come |
| 332 | Ver | BEHR | To see |
| 333 | Mirar | mee-RAR | To look / Watch |
| 334 | Hablar | ah-BLAR | To speak |
| 335 | Escuchar | ehs-koo-CHAR | To listen |
| 336 | Leer | leh-EHR | To read |
| 337 | Escribir | ehs-kree-BEER | To write |
| 338 | Comer | ko-MEHR | To eat |
| 339 | Beber | beh-BEHR | To drink |
| 340 | Dormir | dor-MEER | To sleep |
21. Common Verbs – Part 2
| # | Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 341 | Vivir | bee-BEER | To live |
| 342 | Trabajar | tra-ba-HAR | To work |
| 343 | Estudiar | ehs-too-DYAR | To study |
| 344 | Aprender | ah-pren-DEHR | To learn |
| 345 | Enseñar | en-seh-NYAR | To teach |
| 346 | Comprar | kom-PRAR | To buy |
| 347 | Vender | ben-DEHR | To sell |
| 348 | Pagar | pa-GAR | To pay |
| 349 | Buscar | boos-KAR | To look for |
| 350 | Encontrar | en-kon-TRAR | To find |
| 351 | Necesitar | neh-seh-see-TAR | To need |
| 352 | Querer | keh-REHR | To want |
| 353 | Poder | po-DEHR | Can / To be able |
| 354 | Saber | sa-BEHR | To know |
| 355 | Conocer | ko-no-SEHR | To know / Meet |
22. Common Verbs – Part 3
| # | Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 356 | Dar | DAR | To give |
| 357 | Tomar | to-MAR | To take / Drink |
| 358 | Poner | po-NEHR | To put |
| 359 | Llevar | yeh-BAR | To carry / Wear |
| 360 | Traer | trah-EHR | To bring |
| 361 | Abrir | ah-BREER | To open |
| 362 | Cerrar | seh-RAR | To close |
| 363 | Empezar | em-peh-SAR | To start |
| 364 | Terminar | tehr-mee-NAR | To finish |
| 365 | Esperar | ehs-peh-RAR | To wait / Hope |
| 366 | Ayudar | ah-yoo-DAR | To help |
| 367 | Preguntar | preh-goon-TAR | To ask |
| 368 | Responder | rehs-pon-DEHR | To answer |
| 369 | Recordar | reh-kor-DAR | To remember |
| 370 | Olvidar | ol-bee-DAR | To forget |
23. Useful Everyday Verbs
| # | Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 371 | Llegar | yeh-GAR | To arrive |
| 372 | Salir | sa-LEER | To leave / Go out |
| 373 | Entrar | en-TRAR | To enter |
| 374 | Subir | soo-BEER | To go up |
| 375 | Bajar | ba-HAR | To go down |
| 376 | Caminar | ka-mee-NAR | To walk |
| 377 | Correr | ko-RREHR | To run |
| 378 | Viajar | bya-HAR | To travel |
| 379 | Conducir | kon-doo-SEER | To drive |
| 380 | Cocinar | ko-see-NAR | To cook |
| 381 | Limpiar | leem-PYAR | To clean |
| 382 | Lavar | la-BAR | To wash |
| 383 | Cortar | kor-TAR | To cut |
| 384 | Elegir | eh-leh-HEER | To choose |
| 385 | Usar | oo-SAR | To use |
24. Feelings & Emotions
| # | Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 386 | Feliz | feh-LEES | Happy |
| 387 | Triste | TREES-teh | Sad |
| 388 | Cansado | kan-SA-do | Tired |
| 389 | Enfermo | en-FEHR-mo | Sick |
| 390 | Bien | BYEN | Well |
| 391 | Enfadado | en-fa-DA-do | Angry |
| 392 | Nervioso | nehr-BYO-so | Nervous |
| 393 | Tranquilo | tran-KEE-lo | Calm |
| 394 | Emocionado | eh-mo-syo-NA-do | Excited |
| 395 | Preocupado | preh-oh-koo-PA-do | Worried |
| 396 | Sorprendido | sor-pren-DEE-do | Surprised |
| 397 | Asustado | ah-soos-TA-do | Scared |
| 398 | Aburrido | ah-boo-RREE-do | Bored |
| 399 | Orgulloso | or-goo-YO-so | Proud |
| 400 | Confundido | kon-foon-DEE-do | Confused |
25. Useful Adjectives
| # | Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 401 | Grande | GRAN-deh | Big |
| 402 | Pequeño | peh-KEH-nyo | Small |
| 403 | Alto | AL-to | Tall / High |
| 404 | Bajo | BA-ho | Short / Low |
| 405 | Largo | LAR-go | Long |
| 406 | Corto | KOR-to | Short |
| 407 | Nuevo | NWEH-bo | New |
| 408 | Viejo | BYEH-ho | Old |
| 409 | Joven | HO-ben | Young |
| 410 | Rápido | RA-pee-do | Fast |
| 411 | Lento | LEN-to | Slow |
| 412 | Fácil | FA-seel | Easy |
| 413 | Difícil | dee-FEE-seel | Difficult |
| 414 | Bueno | BWEH-no | Good |
| 415 | Malo | MA-lo | Bad |
| 416 | Bonito | bo-NEE-to | Beautiful / Pretty |
| 417 | Feo | FEH-o | Ugly |
| 418 | Limpio | LEEM-pyo | Clean |
| 419 | Sucio | SOO-syo | Dirty |
| 420 | Fuerte | FWEHR-teh | Strong |
26. More Useful Adjectives
| # | Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 421 | Débil | DEH-beel | Weak |
| 422 | Caliente | ka-LYEN-teh | Hot |
| 423 | Frío | FREE-o | Cold |
| 424 | Dulce | DOOL-seh | Sweet |
| 425 | Salado | sa-LA-do | Salty |
| 426 | Amargo | ah-MAR-go | Bitter |
| 427 | Picante | pee-KAN-teh | Spicy |
| 428 | Rico | RREE-ko | Delicious / Rich |
| 429 | Lleno | YEH-no | Full |
| 430 | Vacío | ba-SEE-o | Empty |
| 431 | Abierto | ah-BYEHR-to | Open |
| 432 | Cerrado | seh-RRA-do | Closed |
| 433 | Correcto | ko-RREK-to | Correct |
| 434 | Incorrecto | een-ko-RREK-to | Incorrect |
| 435 | Importante | eem-por-TAN-teh | Important |
| 436 | Diferente | dee-feh-REN-teh | Different |
| 437 | Igual | ee-GWAL | Same / Equal |
| 438 | Especial | ehs-peh-SYAL | Special |
| 439 | Popular | po-poo-LAR | Popular |
| 440 | Normal | nor-MAL | Normal |
27. Work & Office
| # | Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 441 | Trabajo | tra-BA-ho | Work / Job |
| 442 | Oficina | oh-fee-SEE-na | Office |
| 443 | Empresa | em-PREH-sa | Company |
| 444 | Jefe | HEH-feh | Boss |
| 445 | Empleado | em-pleh-A-do | Employee |
| 446 | Compañero | kom-pa-NYEH-ro | Colleague |
| 447 | Reunión | reh-oo-NYON | Meeting |
| 448 | Salario | sa-LA-ryo | Salary |
| 449 | Dinero | dee-NEH-ro | Money |
| 450 | Horario | o-RA-ryo | Schedule |
| 451 | Descanso | dehs-KAN-so | Break / Rest |
| 452 | Problema | pro-BLEH-ma | Problem |
| 453 | Solución | so-loo-SYON | Solution |
| 454 | Tarea | ta-REH-a | Task / Homework |
| 455 | Proyecto | pro-YEK-to | Project |
| 456 | Equipo | eh-KEE-po | Team / Equipment |
| 457 | Máquina | MA-kee-na | Machine |
| 458 | Documento | do-koo-MEN-to | Document |
| 459 | Firma | FEER-ma | Signature |
| 460 | Oficina | oh-fee-SEE-na | Office |
28. Technology
| # | Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 461 | Teléfono | teh-LEH-fo-no | Phone |
| 462 | Móvil | MO-beel | Mobile phone |
| 463 | Computadora | kom-poo-ta-DO-ra | Computer |
| 464 | Ordenador | or-deh-na-DOR | Computer |
| 465 | Pantalla | pan-TA-ya | Screen |
| 466 | Teclado | teh-KLA-do | Keyboard |
| 467 | Ratón | ra-TON | Mouse |
| 468 | Internet | een-tehr-NET | Internet |
| 469 | Correo | ko-RREH-o | Mail / Email |
| 470 | Mensaje | men-SA-heh | Message |
| 471 | Foto | FO-to | Photo |
| 472 | Vídeo | BEE-deh-o | Video |
| 473 | Cámara | KA-ma-ra | Camera |
| 474 | Cargador | kar-ga-DOR | Charger |
| 475 | Contraseña | kon-tra-SEH-nya | Password |
29. Nature & Weather
| # | Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 476 | Sol | SOL | Sun |
| 477 | Luna | LOO-na | Moon |
| 478 | Estrella | ehs-TREH-ya | Star |
| 479 | Cielo | SYEH-lo | Sky |
| 480 | Nube | NOO-beh | Cloud |
| 481 | Lluvia | YOO-byah | Rain |
| 482 | Viento | BYEN-to | Wind |
| 483 | Nieve | NYEH-beh | Snow |
| 484 | Tormenta | tor-MEN-ta | Storm |
| 485 | Calor | ka-LOR | Heat |
| 486 | Frío | FREE-o | Cold |
| 487 | Tiempo | TYEHM-po | Weather / Time |
| 488 | Árbol | AR-bol | Tree |
| 489 | Flor | FLOR | Flower |
| 490 | Río | RREE-o | River |
30. Animals
| # | Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491 | Animal | ah-nee-MAL | Animal |
| 492 | Perro | PEH-rro | Dog |
| 493 | Gato | GA-to | Cat |
| 494 | Pájaro | PA-ha-ro | Bird |
| 495 | Pez | PES | Fish |
| 496 | Caballo | ka-BA-yo | Horse |
| 497 | Vaca | BA-ka | Cow |
| 498 | Oveja | oh-BEH-ha | Sheep |
| 499 | Cabra | KA-bra | Goat |
| 500 | Cerdo | SEHR-do | Pig |
| 501 | Gallina | ga-YEE-na | Hen |
| 502 | Conejo | ko-NEH-ho | Rabbit |
| 503 | León | leh-ON | Lion |
| 504 | Tigre | TEE-greh | Tiger |
| 505 | Elefante | eh-leh-FAN-teh | Elephant |
31. Common Objects
| # | Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 506 | Libro | LEE-bro | Book |
| 507 | Bolígrafo | bo-LEE-gra-fo | Pen |
| 508 | Lápiz | LA-pees | Pencil |
| 509 | Papel | pa-PEL | Paper |
| 510 | Mochila | mo-CHEE-la | Backpack |
| 511 | Caja | KA-ha | Box |
| 512 | Botella | bo-TEH-ya | Bottle |
| 513 | Vaso | BA-so | Glass |
| 514 | Taza | TA-sa | Cup |
| 515 | Plato | PLA-to | Plate |
| 516 | Cuchara | koo-CHA-ra | Spoon |
| 517 | Tenedor | teh-neh-DOR | Fork |
| 518 | Cuchillo | koo-CHEE-yo | Knife |
| 519 | Toalla | to-A-ya | Towel |
| 520 | Reloj | reh-LOH | Clock / Watch |
520 Spanish Words Completed!
You now have 520 useful Spanish words covering many situations that beginners encounter in daily life.
But memorizing vocabulary is only the first step. The most important thing is learning how to use these words in real sentences.
10 Very Useful Spanish Sentences
1. Hola, ¿cómo estás?
Pronunciation: OH-la, KO-mo ehs-TAS?
Meaning: Hello, how are you?
2. Estoy bien, gracias.
Pronunciation: ehs-TOY byen, GRAH-syahs.
Meaning: I am fine, thank you.
3. ¿Cómo te llamas?
Pronunciation: KO-mo teh YA-mas?
Meaning: What is your name?
4. Me llamo Lio.
Pronunciation: meh YA-mo Lio.
Meaning: My name is Lio.
5. ¿Dónde está el baño?
Pronunciation: DON-deh ehs-TA el BA-nyo?
Meaning: Where is the bathroom?
6. ¿Cuánto cuesta?
Pronunciation: KWAN-to KWEHS-ta?
Meaning: How much does it cost?
7. No entiendo.
Pronunciation: no en-TYEN-do.
Meaning: I don't understand.
8. ¿Puedes ayudarme?
Pronunciation: PWEH-des ah-yoo-DAR-meh?
Meaning: Can you help me?
9. Muchas gracias.
Pronunciation: MOO-chas GRAH-syahs.
Meaning: Thank you very much.
10. Hasta luego.
Pronunciation: AS-ta LWEH-go.
Meaning: See you later.
How to Learn These 500+ Spanish Words
Don't try to memorize all 500 words in one day.
A better approach is to learn 10–15 words every day.
Day 1
Learn greetings and basic words.
Day 2
Learn family vocabulary.
Day 3
Learn food and drinks.
Day 4
Learn shopping words.
Day 5
Learn common verbs.
Day 6
Learn adjectives.
Day 7
Review everything.
Then continue with the remaining categories.
The goal is not simply to recognize a Spanish word. Try to use it in a sentence.
For example:
Agua = Water
Instead of only remembering "agua", learn:
Quiero agua.
I want water.
Then:
Necesito agua.
I need water.
This small change turns vocabulary into practical communication.
A Simple Spanish Learning Tip
When learning a new word, remember three things:
Spanish word → Pronunciation → Sentence
For example:
Trabajo → tra-BA-ho → Trabajo en una oficina.
Meaning: Work → I work in an office.
This method helps you remember vocabulary much longer than simply reading a word list.
Spanish Pronunciation Tip for Beginners
Spanish pronunciation is generally quite consistent, but some letters can sound different depending on the country or region.
For example, ll can sound like "y" in many varieties of Spanish, while pronunciation of z and c differs between Spain and much of Latin America.
You do not need perfect pronunciation on your first day.
Start by listening, repeating, and using the words regularly.
Final Thoughts
Learning Spanish does not have to be complicated.
You don't need to memorize a huge dictionary before you can start speaking. Begin with common words, learn useful sentences, listen to native speakers, and practice a little every day.
These 500+ Spanish words give you a strong beginner vocabulary for everyday conversations, travel, shopping, work, family, food, and many other situations.
Keep learning one small group of words at a time, and gradually turn those words into sentences.
Learn a little. Practice every day. Speak with confidence.
Welcome to Learn With Lio — your place for simple, practical language learning.
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