Basic Spanish Greetings & Phrases
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Introduction
Greetings are the foundation of any conversation. Here are the most common Spanish greetings and phrases you need to know.
Essential Greetings
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hola | Hello | OH-lah |
| Buenos días | Good morning | BWEH-nos DEE-as |
| Buenas tardes | Good afternoon | BWEH-nas TAR-des |
| Buenas noches | Good evening/night | BWEH-nas NOH-ches |
| ¿Cómo estás? | How are you? | KOH-moh es-TAHS |
| Bien, gracias | Fine, thank you | BYEN, GRAH-syahs |
| ¿Y tú? | And you? | ee TOO |
| Mucho gusto | Nice to meet you | MOO-choh GOOS-toh |
| Adiós | Goodbye | ah-DYOS |
| Hasta luego | See you later | AH-sta LWEH-goh |
Polite Phrases
- Por favor (Please)
- Gracias (Thank you)
- De nada (You’re welcome)
- Perdón (Excuse me/Sorry)
- Lo siento (I am sorry)
Practice Exercise
Practice these greetings with a friend or record yourself.
Next Steps
Learn Spanish Numbers 1-100 to keep the conversation going!
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