50 Spanish Phrases You Need to Know: Amazing Chunks You’ll Need Every Day
No sĂ© si te has dado cuenta (I’m not sure, you’ve noticed), but there are a couple of phrases that native speakers in any language use over and over again.Â
If you memorize these frequently used chunks in Spanish, it will be much easier for you to travel in Spanish-speaking countries and have conversations with native speakers!
I am Spring Spanish teacher Maria Fernanda, and today I’m teaching you 50 Spanish phrases you need to know that are importantisisĂsimos (super important) and that natives say all the time.Â
Here is chunk number 1:
1. Spanish phrases you need to know when meeting new people
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| ÂżCĂłmo vas? | How is it going? |
| ¿Qué cuentas? | What’s new? |
| Yo ando bien/mal/más o menos. | I’m doing good/bad/more or less. |
| ¿Vamos por un café? | Shall we go for a coffee? |
| ÂżMe das tu nĂşmero? | Can I have your number? |
| ÂżTienes WhatsApp? | Do you have WhatsApp? |
| ÂżNos vemos el fin de semana? | See you this weekend? |
| ¿Qué te gusta hacer en tu tiempo libre? | What do you like to do in your free time? |
| Me gusta leer/hacer deporte/salir con mis amigos. | I like to read/do sports/go out with my friends. |
| ¿Qué me recomiendas hacer? | What do you recommend me to do? |
These are essential chunks you can use when you’re meeting new people, and you would like to start ¿una amistad potencial? (a potential friendship?)
Now, vámonos de viaje (let’s go on a trip), and let’s learn some chunks that you will definitely need… (at the airport)
2. Spanish phrases you need to know at the airport
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| ÂżMe puede ayudar? | Can you help me? |
| Necesito imprimir mi pase de abordar. | I need to print my boarding pass. |
| ÂżDĂłnde debo recoger mi equipaje? | Where do I have to pick up my luggage? |
| ÂżMe podrĂa dar su pasaporte? | Can I have your passport? |
| AquĂ tiene mis documentos. | Here are my documents. |
| Voy a documentar dos maletas. | I am going to check two suitcases. |
| ¿A qué hora sale el vuelo? | What time’s the flight? |
| El vuelo viene demorado/retrasado. | The flight is delayed. |
| ¿Algún lugar para comer algo rápido por aqu� | Is there a place to eat something quickly nearby? |
| ¿Dónde está la sala de abordaje? | Where is the boarding gate? |
By the way, you want more amazing chunks that Spanish speakers use every day? Download our Free Spanish Chunking Kit. Link is in the description!
Fine, lograste llegar a tu destino (you made it to your destination), and of course you’re eager to taste la gastronomĂa local (local gastronomy) then, take note because the following set of chunks you are going to need … (at the restaurant).
3. Spanish phrases you need to know at the restaurant
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| ÂżMe podrĂa permitir el menĂş/la carta? | Could I have the menu? |
| ¿Qué platillos me recomienda? | What dishes do you recommend? |
| ÂżCuál es la sopa/ el plato del dĂa? | What is the soup/the dish of the day? |
| ÂżMe lo podrĂa poner para llevar? | Can you put this to go? |
| ÂżAcepta pagos con tarjeta? | Do you take card payments? |
| ÂżMe podrĂa traer un vaso/una botella de agua? | Could you bring a glass/a bottle of water? |
| De postre quisiera el pie de queso. | As dessert, I would like cheesecake. |
| No quiero nada más, gracias. | I don’t want anything else, thanks. |
| ÂżPuede retirar los platos de la mesa, por favor? | Could you remove the dishes from the table, please? |
| ÂżMe puede traer la cuenta? | Can you bring me the check? |
| ÂżCĂłmo estuvo la cena? ÂżRica? | How was dinner? Tasty? |
Now it’s time to get some drinks, I am going to meet with some friends, so take note of the next set of chunks that you will need when you’re (meeting friends at the bar).
4. Spanish phrases you need to know when meeting friends at the bar
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| ¿Qué quieres de tomar? | What would you like to drink? |
| A mĂ me gustarĂa una chela, Âży a ti? | I would like a beer, and you? |
| ÂżPedimos unas botanas? | Shall we order some snacks? |
| Tengo hambre. ÂżY si pedimos algo para compartir? | I am hungry. What about we order something to share? |
| ÂżPrefieres una botella o por copeo? | Would you like a bottle or by the glass? |
| Tengo libre este fin. ÂżQuieres ir al cine o hacer algo juntos? | I am free this weekend. Would you like to go to the movies or do something together? |
| Cuenten bien el chisme, hace mucho que no los veĂa. | Tell the gossip well, it has been a long time that I haven’t seen you. |
| Ahora sĂ, con chela en mano, vamos a brindar. | Now, with beer in hand, let’s toast. |
| ¡Salud! | Cheers! |
| ÂżPedimos otra ronda? | Shall we get another round? |
Alright, I am having a great time at the bar, and almost forgot I promised you to give you 50 chunks in this video. So, los Ăşltimos 10 chunks (the last 10 chunks) are your lifesavers. You can use them for ANY occasion, here is the list of (useful chunks).
5. Spanish phrases you need to know – other useful chunks
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Disculpe | Excuse me |
| Con permiso | When asking to let you pass while walking |
| No hay de qué | No problem |
| ¿Cuánto cuesta? | How much? |
| Nos vemos | See ya |
| ¡CuĂdate! | Take care! |
| ÂżDe verdad? Or ÂżNeta? | Really? |
| No entiendo | I don’t understand |
| ÂżLo puedes repetir, por favor? | Can you repeat it, please? |
And of course, don’t forget the polite words that you must use no matter where you are in the world:
- Gracias (thank you) & Por favor (please)
