Trying to express your feelings is very important, especially if you’re learning a new language. I still remember how frustrating it was when I was trying to express myself in a new language. Sometimes I couldn’t find the words so it was easier just to give up.

Well, that’s why we want to put this article out there for you, even if you’re one of those people who never (or almost never) gets angry. There will be a time when you need to express that you are angry in Spanish.

Learn how to say “angry” in Spanish, how to express your feelings and when, and most importantly, how to spot when someone is being angry in Spanish toward you.

Spanish is a romance language not only because it comes from Latin, but because you can express so many emotions, feelings, and meanings with it—not only with words, but also with gestures, body language, and physical touch.

It’s normal to find a gap between your feelings, how you should express them, and what they can mean. In Spanish, you can express your emotions by learning the local expressions.

Learn the most common Spanish angry phrases with some specific vocabulary and colloquial words with SpanishPod101. You can start expressing yourself no matter your level!

Table of Contents

1. How Do You Say “Angry” in Spanish?
2. Angry Imperatives
3. Angry Warnings
4. Angry Blames
5. How to Tell Someone to Calm Down
6. Conclusion

1. How Do You Say “Angry” in Spanish?

To express that you feel angry in Spanish, you need to know the verb “to be”: Ser or Estar.

These verbs can both be used with adjectives. However, when it comes to expressing your emotions in Spanish, it’s easy—you just need to use the verb estar.

Formula

The verb “to be” in the present tense: Estoy + Adjective.

Examples of the Spanish word for “angry”:

There are a few different words for “angry” in Spanish. The most common ones are:

• Enojado(-a) (Latin American Spanish)
• Enfadado(-a)
• Molesto(-a)

Saying “I am upset” or “I am angry” in Spanish:

• Estoy enojado(-a).
• Estoy enfadado(-a).
• Estoy molesto(-a).

Once you know these, you can start really using the Spanish word for “angry.” In addition, you should know the local angry phrases in Spanish to help you express your emotions.

2. Angry Imperatives

1- ¡Para ya!

Literal Translation:
“Stop it right now!”

Meaning:
You use this phrase when someone is really annoying you, and you’re starting to feel that anger inside of you, running through each inch of your body. To get that person to stop doing what they’re doing, you say ¡Para ya!

Example Situation:
A mom is with her child in the shopping center, and the child is running around and being rambunctious. This is making the mother feel nervous, so she yells ¡Para ya! to tell her child to stop.

Usage in a Sentence:
Por favor Antonio, ¡para ya!
“Please Antonio, stop it right now!”

2- Como quieras.

Literal Translation:
“Whatever.”

Meaning:
This expression is used when you feel angry in Spanish for something and you want to end the conversation.

Example Situation:
Your partner wants to visit his/her parents for the holidays, and wants you to agree with that decision. You, of course, want to visit your own parents, but your partner is getting very angry because he/she wants you to give in. You finally give up and say Como quieras or “whatever,” showing that you cede—but you’re not feeling happy about it.

Usage in a Sentence:
Como quieras, igual a ti te gusta tener siempre la razón.
“Whatever, you like to always be right anyway.”

3- ¿Y qué?

Literal Translation:
“So what?”

Meaning:
This is one of the best angry Spanish sayings to show indifference about something and to tell the other person you don’t really care.

Example Situation:
Someone is judging you for something, so you use this expression to emphasize that you don’t care about their opinions.

Usage in a Sentence:
Sí, tengo 40 años, ¿y qué?
“Yes, I’m 40 years old, so what?”

3. Angry Warnings

1- Estoy hasta los huevos/las narices/el moño.

Literal Translation:
“I am up to my balls/nose/bun.”

Meaning:
This expression is used when you’re very tired or upset about something or with someone. The equivalent in English can be something like “I’ve had enough of my job.”

Example Situation:
If you work in a bar and there’s an angry Spanish man there, you can say Estoy hasta las narices de este tío, or “I’ve had enough of this man.”

Usage in a Sentence:
Estos hasta las narices de mi trabajo.
“I’ve had enough of my job.”

2- Vete a freír espárragos.

Literal Translation:
“Go to fry asparagus.”

Meaning:
This expression is often used to be angry in Spanish because it basically means “go to hell” but more politely, without using bad words.

Example Situation:
If you’re arguing with someone and you want to end the conversation, you send them to fry asparagus.

Usage in a Sentence:
Si no te gusta, vete a freír espárragos.
“If you don’t like it, go to hell.”

3- No me busques porque me encuentras. (Latin American Spanish)

Literal Translation:
“Do not look for me, because you will find me.”

Meaning:
If you want to argue, bring it on.

Example Situation:
You can use this when you encounter someone who wants to argue, even though you don’t want to. So you tell them: No me busques porque me encuentras. In English, this would be like saying “Don’t push your luck.” This is one of the most common angry Spanish phrases in Mexico.

Usage in a Sentence:
No quiero discutir, así que no me busques porque me encuentras.
“I do not want to argue, so don’t push your luck.”

4- Te voy a decir por donde sale el sol. (Latin American Spanish)

Literal Translation:
“I will tell you where the sun rises.”

Meaning:
This expression means “I am angry” in Spanish, and that you need to talk with that person.

Example Situation:
Your partner is late again and you’re not happy about it. Use this phrase to let him/her know you want to talk about it.

Usage in a Sentence:
Esta vez le voy a decir por donde sale el sol.
“This time I will tell her from where the sun rises.”

5- Que te den.

Literal Translation:
“F*ck off.”

Meaning:
This is an extremely offensive expression, and it’s used to tell someone to go away when you’re angry with them.

Example Situation:
A mother is arguing with her teenage son about tidying up his room. When her son refuses to do so, the mother punishes him by not allowing him to go out with his friends for a week. He says: Que te den.

Usage in a Sentence:
Si no te gusta que te den.
“If you do not like it, f*ck off.”

6- Estoy que echo chispas.

Literal Translation:
“I am about to give off sparks.”

Meaning:
This expression means that you’re very angry in Spanish. It’s a warning to the other person not to come any closer because you’re about to explode.

Example Situation:
You’re arguing with someone, and another person comes along. You can tell them: Estoy que echo chispas, or “I am about to explode.”

Usage in a Sentence:
No te metas conmigo que estoy que echo chispas.
“Do not come any closer because I am about to explode.”

7- Estoy de una mala uva/leche/hostia.

Literal Translation:
“I am of such a bad grape/milk/communion bread.”

Meaning:
Yes! This is one of the most common Spanish phrases when angry, especially in Spain. However, in Latin American Spanish, you’ll never hear this. This expression means that you’re in a bad mood.

Example Situation:
This one is used in a variety of everyday situations when you just want to explain yourself to someone.

Usage in a Sentence:
Estoy de una mala leche mi jefe no me ha dejado salir temprano hoy.
“I am in such a bad mood today; my boss did not let me leave early.”

8- Me estoy calentando.

Literal Translation:
“I am getting hot.”

Meaning:
This means “I am angry” in Spanish. The equivalent English translation is something like “You’re getting on my nerves.”

Example Situation:
If you’re arguing with someone and the conversation doesn’t look like it’ll stop anytime soon, you can say Me estoy calentando.

Usage in a Sentence:
Basta ya que me estoy calentando.
“Stop it already, I am getting angry.”

9- El horno no está para bollos.

Literal Translation:
“The oven is not open for buns.”

Meaning:
This expression is used when you’re not in a good mood, and you don’t want to hear anything else that makes the situation worse.

Example Situation:
You’re already angry, and then someone wants to tell you that they’ve lost your favorite book. Well, you can tell them El horno no está para bollos.

Usage in a Sentence:
Acabo de chocar el coche así que no me digas nada que el horno no está para bollos.
“I just crashed the car, so do not tell me anything else.”

10- Te voy a cantar las cuarenta.

Literal Translation:
“I will sing the forty to you.”

Meaning:
Do you need to let someone know you’re angry in Spanish? This expression is the best way to do this. If someone says this to you, you’re in trouble, especially if you’ve done something to upset that person. This phrase is used to initiate a serious talk.

Example Situation:
If you’re talking to someone about how angry you are at someone else, you can use this expression to be angry in Spanish. Mothers also commonly use this phrase with their children when there’s something that needs to be talked about at home.

Usage in a Sentence:

Le voy a cantar las cuarenta a mi hermano.
“I am angry with my brother, I will talk to him.”

Te voy a cantar las cuarenta cuando lleguemos a casa.
“We will talk about it when we get home.”

11- Qué morro/cara tienes.

Literal Translation:
“You have such a big snout/face.”

Meaning:
You can use this expression to say that you’re angry in Spanish. In particular, this is one of the best Spanish phrases for angry people to use if someone is taking advantage of them, someone else, or a situation.

Example Situation:
If your brother is always asking you for favors and he never does anything for you in return, you can say Qué morro tienes.

Usage in a Sentence:
Mi hermano siempre me devuelve el coche sin gasolina, qué morro tiene.
“My brother always brings back my car without fuel, he has such a big snout.”

12- Te estás pasando.

Literal Translation:
“You are going too far now.”

Meaning:
You should stop now because you’re taking the situation too far.

Example Situation:
Sometimes when you’re angry, you may bring other subjects into the conversation or situation. In this case, the other person may say Te estas pasando so you can understand you’re going too far with it.

Usage in a Sentence:
No hay necesidad de hacer ese comentario, te estás pasando.
“There is no need to say that, you are going too far now.”

4. Angry Blames

1- A ti te dejaron caer cuando eras pequeño. (Latin American Spanish)

Literal Translation:
“You were dropped on the floor when you were a kid.”

Meaning:
If you’re talking to someone and you don’t get the messages they’re trying to send, they’ll tell you A ti te dejaron caer cuando eras pequeño. This is basically a way of calling someone dumb.

Example Situation:
This expression can be a subtle way to say “you’re dumb” to someone, especially in Latin American Spanish.

Usage in a Sentence:
¿Cómo que no entiendes lo que pasa? A ti te dejaron caer cuando eras pequeño, ¿verdad?
“What do you mean you don’t get it, are you dumb or what?”

2- Más tonto y no naces.

Literal Translation:
“If you were dumber, you would not have been born.”

Meaning:
This expression is another way to tell someone how dumb they are for not understanding the situation.

Example Situation:
In a situation where an angry Spanish woman is trying to explain herself, if you don’t get it, she’ll give up and say Más tonto y no naces.

Usage in a Sentence:
Estoy de mala leche, ¿no lo entiendes? Es que más tonto y no naces.
“Can you see I am angry? Should I spell it out for you?”

3- No te metas donde no te llaman.

Literal Translation:
“Do not be nosey.”

Meaning:
This expression means not to argue or say anything about a certain situation if it has nothing to do with you.

Example Situation:
If two people are arguing and you want to say or add something to their conversation, one of them can tell you No te metas donde no te llaman. In other words, “mind your own business.”

Usage in a Sentence:
Estoy hablando con mi madre en privado, no te metas donde no te llaman.
“I’m talking with my mom in private; please, mind your own business.”

4- Te voy a bajar los humos.

Literal Translation:
“Take down the wind of somebody’s sail.”

Meaning:
This expression is used when you’re angry because someone is behaving with superiority. The equivalent in English could be “Do not patronize me.”

Example Situation:
You can use this when you’re with a colleague and they talk to you like she or he is your boss.

Usage in a Sentence:
Baja un poco los humos y deja de gritarme, que tú no eres mi jefe.
“Do not patronize me, you are not my boss.”

5- Me estás buscando las cosquillas.

Literal Translation:
“You are looking for my tickling.”

Meaning:
This means that someone wants to argue with you, and is intentionally doing things to start a fight.

Example Situation:
If your partner is teasing you in order to start a fight, you can tell him/her this.

Usage in a Sentence:
Me estás buscando las cosquillas.
“You are looking for troubles and I won’t laugh.”

6- Te voy a poner los puntos sobre las íes.

Literal Translation:
“I will put the dots over the letter ‘i’.”

Meaning:
This expression is very common when you’re letting someone know you’re angry in Spanish. It means that you’re angry, and no matter what their excuse is, they’re going to hear what you have to say.

Example Situation:
Imagine your friend is late and you’ve been waiting for a long time. She or he is on the phone with you, so you make it clear during the call that you have something to say.

Usage in a Sentence:
Siempre me hace lo mismo, le voy a poner los puntos sobre las íes.
“It’s always like that, (s)he will hear what I have to say about it.”

5. How to Tell Someone to Calm Down

1- Relájate / Cálmate

Literal Translation:
“Relax” or “Calm down”

Meaning:
This word in Spanish is used to tell someone to chill out.

Example Situation:
This word is more informal than saying “calm down” in Spanish. You can use this with your friends and family, because if you use it with other people, it may make the situation worse.

Usage in a Sentence:

Relájate, que te puede dar un infarto.
“Chill out, you may get a heart attack.”

Cálmate, que no es para tanto.
“Calm down, there is no need to be like that.”

2- No pasa nada.

Literal Translation:
“Nothing is happening.”

Meaning:
This expression is used to ease or stop the situation.

Example Situation:
If you’re arguing with someone and that person realizes that they were wrong, you can say No pasa nada, or “It’s okay, no worries!”

Usage in a Sentence:

A: Creo que me pasé con el comentario.
B: ¡No pasa nada!

A: “I think I went too far with my comment.”
B: “It’s nothing, no worries!”

6. Conclusion

It’s very common to want to express our feelings and emotions. The first words we usually learn for this are curse words, but it’s important to learn how to express your anger in Spanish without them. It’s a process, and SpanishPod101 is here to help you learn more about how to express your feelings in Spanish.

Do you feel more confident about expressing your anger in Spanish now? Drop us a comment to let us know, and be sure to continue practicing the phrases in this article (but not too much!). We look forward to hearing from you!

In a sentence, prepositions are the glue that connects pronouns, nouns, and other words to convey the most accurate meaning and reveal the relationship between them. Spanish prepositions are no different than prepositions in other languages.

If you asked any educated Spaniard about Spanish prepositions, they would tell you that they still remember the list of prepositions in alphabetical order they had to learn in school. This list has changed slightly over the years. A couple of them have been deleted, and a few more have been added.

The current official list is: a, ante, bajo, cabe, con, contra, de, desde, durante, en, entre, hacia, hasta, mediante, para, por, según, sin, so, sobre, tras, versus, vía.

Some of us learned a similar list, but durante and mediante were at the end because they were the newest additions. Now there are even more, though there are some prepositions in the list that aren’t used anymore—if you asked a Spanish speaker, they might not even know what they mean.

This is not the way we’re going to learn in this Spanish prepositions guide today. There’s no point in just learning a long list of prepositions in alphabetical order, so we’re going to list the most common Spanish prepositions with examples, and explain how you can use each of them. We’re also going to organize them in a way that will actually help you learn them and understand their functions.

With SpanishPod101, understanding Spanish prepositions is simple!

Table of Contents

1. What is a Preposition?
2. 23 Most Common Prepositions
3. So… When Do We Use Them?
4. Change of Forms
5. How SpanishPod101.com Can Help You Learn More Spanish

1. What is a Preposition?

Prepositions are words that can go in front of a noun phrase, such as a noun (that might also carry an article or an adjective with it) or a pronoun.

Prepositions can have different functions. For example, Spanish prepositions for location help express where something happens, while Spanish prepositions of time mark when that thing happens.

The best thing about Spanish prepositions—something you’ll most likely appreciate—is that in Spanish, there’s no possible confusion with certain prepositions such as “in,” “on,” and “at” in English. Instead, if we’re in/at/on a place, we only use en. We do have a preposition that translates to “on,” but it’s only used when something is on top of something else.

2. 23 Most Common Prepositions

We’re going to start with a list of the twenty-three most common prepositions in Spanish. We’ve omitted a few that aren’t used or that you’ll never need, but we have included compound prepositions—also known as Spanish prepositional phrases—that are often not considered prepositions. You might not have found these words in a different list even though they’re used very often. We’ll provide an example for each different use a given preposition has.

Here’s our list of Spanish prepositions and when to use them:

1- A

• Motion (“to” )

Example: Después del trabajo me voy a la playa.
Translation: “After work, I’m going to the beach.”

• Time (“at” )

Example: Te veo a las dos en punto.
Translation: “I’ll see you at two o’clock.”

• Indirect object (“to”/”for” )

Example: Le he hecho una tarta a mi abuela.
Translation: “I have made a cake for my grandma.”

2- Bajo

• Location (“under” )

Example: Los peces viven bajo el mar.
Translation: “Fish live under the sea.”

3- Con

• Relation (“with” )

Example: Estoy cenando con Carlos.
Translation: “I’m eating dinner with Carlos.”

4- Contra

• Relation (“against” )

Example: No tengo nada contra tu mujer.
Translation: “I have nothing against your wife.”

5- De

• Relation (“of”/possessive “’s” )

Example: Esta chaqueta es de Sara.
Translation: “This jacket is Sara’s.”

• Location (“from” )

Example: Soy de Barcelona.
Translation: “I’m from Barcelona.

6- Delante de

• Location (“in front of” )

Example: Estoy delante de tu casa.
Translation: “I’m in front of your house.”

7- Desde

• Time (“since” )

Example: Conozco a Pablo desde que teníamos cuatro años.
Translation: “I’ve known Pablo since we were four years old.”

• Location (“from” )

Example: Ayer corrimos desde el parque hasta la playa.
Translation: “Yesterday we ran from the park to the beach.”

8- Detrás de

• Location (“behind” )

Example: ¡Vigila! ¡Detrás de ti!
Translation: “Watch out! Behind you!”

9- Durante

• Time (“during” )

Example: No te puedes levantar durante la ceremonia.
Translation: “You can’t stand up during the ceremony.”

10- En

• Location (“in”/”at”/”on” )

Example: Estoy en casa.
Translation: “I’m at home.”

11- Encima de

• Location (“on top of” )

Example: Hay un lápiz roto encima de la libreta.
Translation: “There is a broken pencil on top of the notebook.”

12- Enfrente de

• Location (“in front of” )

Example: Van a abrir una biblioteca enfrente de tu casa.
Translation: “They’re opening a library in front of your house.”

13- Entre

• Location (“between” )

Example: Mi casa está entre dos árboles.
Translation: “My house is between two trees.”

• Time (“between” )

Example: Cenamos entre las ocho y las nueve.
Translation: “We eat dinner between eight and nine.”

• Relation (“among” )

Example: Entre otras cosas, me gusta leer.
Translation: “Among other things, I like reading.”

14- Hacia

• Location (“toward” )

Example: Voy hacia el mercado.
Translation: “I’m heading toward the market.”

• Time (“around” )

Example: Nos vemos hacia las dos.
Translation: “I’ll see you around two.”

15- Hasta

• Time (“until” )

Example: Mi hermano vivió con nosotros hasta que se casó.
Translation: “My brother lived with us until he got married.”

• Location (“until” )

Example: ¿Nadamos hasta el final de la piscina?
Translation: “Should we swim until the end of the swimming pool?”

16- Para

• Relation (“for” )

Example: Esta tarta es para el cumpleaños de mi madre.
Translation: “This cake is for my mom’s birthday.”

• Purpose (“to” )

Example: Estoy estudiando para ser arquitecto.
Translation: “I am studying to be an architect.”

17- Por

• Relation (“for” )

Example: Lo hice por ti.
Translation: “I did it for you.”

• Relation (“by” )

Example: Escrito por Ana María Matute.
Translation: “Written by Ana María Matute.”

18- Según

• Relation (“according to” )

Example: Según nos ha dicho Juana, no te encontrabas bien.
Translation: “According to what Juana told us, you weren’t feeling well.”

19- Sin

• Relation (“without” )

Example: No sé qué haría sin ti.
Translation: “I don’t know what I would do without you.”

20- Sobre

• Location (“on” )

Example: Siempre dejamos las llaves sobre la mesa.
Translation: “We always leave the keys on the table.”

• Relation (“about” )

Example: ¿Te puedo hacer una pregunta sobre Carla?
Translation: “Can I ask you something about Carla?”

21- Tras

• Time (“after” )

Example: No fue la misma tras la muerte de su marido.
Translation: “She wasn’t the same after her husband’s death.”

• Location (“behind” )

Example: Escóndete tras la puerta.
Translation: “Hide behind the door.”

22- Versus

• Relation (“versus” )

Example: ¿Vas a ver el partido del Barça versus el Real Madrid?
Translation: “Are you going to watch the Barça versus Real Madrid match?”

23- Vía

• Relation (“through” )

Example: Te contactaré vía correo electrónico o teléfono.
Translation: “I will contact you through email or phone.”

3. So… When Do We Use Them?

To sum it up, we’ve decided to organize the previous list in a few very basic groups. Keep in mind that some prepositions might be included in more than one list. And don’t worry, we’ll remind you of their meanings.

Here’s a rundown of Spanish prepositions usage based on category:

1- Prepositions of Location

First of all, here’s the group that has the most prepositions. These are the Spanish prepositions of location:

• Bajo (“under” )
• De (“from” )
• Delante de (“in front of” )
• Desde (“from” )
• Detrás de (“behind” )
• En (“in”/”at”/”on” )
• Encima de (“on top of” )
• Enfrente de (“in front of” )
• Entre (“between” )
• Hacia (“toward” )
• Hasta (“until” )
• Sobre (“on” )
• Tras (“behind” )

2- Prepositions of Relation

This second group of prepositions isn’t as crowded as the last one, but the words still have very varied meanings:

• Con (“with” )
• Contra (“against” )
• De (“of”/possessive “’s” )
• Entre (“among” )
• Para (“for” )
• Por (“for” or “by” )
• Según (“according to” )
• Sin (“without” )
• Sobre (“about” )
• Versus (“versus” )
• Vía (“through” )

3- Prepositions of Time

The third group of prepositions, the ones that refer to time, is another very important one:

• A (“at” )
• Desde (“since” )
• Durante (“during” )
• Entre (“between” )
• Hacia (“around” )
• Hasta (“until” )
• Tras (“after” )

4- Other Prepositions

This last group is only formed, in our opinion, by the next two prepositions. It’s true we could have made them fit into the other groups, but we didn’t think they were completely appropriate there.

For example, one of the meanings of the preposition a is “motion,” which is related to location, but isn’t quite the same. The other meaning of a that’s included here (as well as the preposition para) could have been included in the group of prepositions of relation, but once again, we decided they were a bit different.

• A (“to” or “for” )
• Para (“to” )

4. Change of Forms

Something else you should know is that there are a couple of prepositions that, when followed by a definite article, join the article and become only one word. These are de + el (del) and a + el (al). Contracting these words isn’t optional, so you must remember them!

Here are a couple of examples:

• Este es el coche del padre de María. → “This is María’s father’s car.”
• Mamá, ¡me voy al lago! → “Mom, I’m going to the lake!”

In some regions of Spain, it’s also common to pronounce para + el together, as in pal. However, this contraction is very informal, so we don’t suggest you use it unless you’re talking to your close friends, or to people from one of these regions.

5. How SpanishPod101.com Can Help You Learn More Spanish

Alright, we know prepositions aren’t the funnest thing to learn in a language, but we’re actually quite sure that Spanish prepositions are way easier than English ones.

However, if you thought this wasn’t enough, or if you still need some Spanish prepositions help, there’s much more you can learn at SpanishPod101.com! You’ll find articles of all sorts on our blog, from basic articles such as the classic How to Say “Hello” in Spanish to vocabulary on the Tomatina festivities! You don’t know what they are? Make sure you check out our article! And stay tuned for more articles in the future, designed to help you master the Spanish language with ease.

Before you go, let us know in the comments how you feel about Spanish prepositions now, and if there’s anything you’re still uncertain about. We look forward to hearing from you!

We love sharing life event messages on our social media and through instant messages, right? Life events are very significant moments, and many of them are like rituals to us. Take birthdays, weddings, and funerals for example.

If you’re learning Spanish and want to say happy birthday in Spanish to your loved ones, or perhaps share your best wishes for the holidays in Spanish with your friends, it’s important to know what to say, when to say it, and how to say it.

These types of Spanish greetings and well-wishes for important occasions are normally language-specific words which shouldn’t be literally translated. So when you’re trying to say Merry Christmas in Spanish and Happy New Year in Spanish, instead of translating them, you should learn the proper way to do so. This will ensure that you say the right thing at the right time, and avoid confusion.

Let’s learn the best Spanish congratulations and best wishes for any life event, and how to use them.

Table of Contents

1. How Do You Say Happy Birthday in Spanish?
2. Best Wishes & Greetings in Spanish for the Holidays
3. Spanish Congratulations: Weddings & Engagements
4. Spanish Congratulations: Pregnancy, Baby Shower, and New Baby
5. Congratulations in Spanish for Graduations
6. Spanish Congratulations Phrases for Promotions & New Jobs
7. Spanish Congratulations Messages for Retirement
8. Condolences in Spanish: Death & Funerals
9. What to Say About Bad News
10. What to Say When Someone’s Injured or Sick
11. Conclusion

1. How Do You Say Happy Birthday in Spanish?

We all want to celebrate, congratulate, and be congratulated on our special day. Celebrations are a big part of any Spanish-speaking country. We celebrate everything, yes everything! That’s why we have so many bank holidays, even for saint days.

Send the perfect message on your friend’s birthday and make them feel special!

Feliz cumpleaños, which means Happy Birthday in Spanish, is the most common way to congratulate them right and simple. In Spain, we give two kisses (one on each cheek) or a hug, but in some Latin American countries, one kiss is enough.

If you don’t get to see them, text them! A quick message on their social media will make their day. Let’s answer the question “How do you say Happy Birthday in Spanish?” with some examples you can use:

• ¡Que todos tus deseos se hagan realidad!
  “May all your wishes come true!”
• ¡Felicidades!
  “Congratulations!”
• ¡Que cumplas muchos años más!
  “I hope you enjoy many more years!”
• ¡Que tengas un maravilloso día!
  “Have a wonderful day!”
• ¡Mis mejores deseos en este día tan especial para ti!
  “I wish you all the best on your special day!”
• ¡Enhorabuena!
  “Congratulations!”

And there are some special phrases, such as:

• Si es tu cumpleaños, ¿por qué el regalo lo tengo yo? Gracias por regalarme otro año de vida a tu lado.
  “If it is your birthday, why do I have your present? Thanks for giving me another year next to you.”
• Que el nuevo año que empiezas esté tan lleno de alegría y felicidad como te deseo. ¡Que cumplas muchos más!
  “I hope this new year can be as full of joy and happiness as I wish you. I hope you have much more!”

2. Best Wishes & Greetings in Spanish for the Holidays

The holiday season is the most exciting time for Spanish people. Why? Because it’s when we all get to share quality time with our families. Although there may be many ways to say Merry Christmas in English, there’s one phrase in Spanish that encapsulates the meaning.

¡Felices fiestas! literally means “Happy holidays” in Spanish, and is the most common way to give best wishes for the holidays in Spanish.

As you may know by now, Spanish-speaking countries are all about parties, which explains the phrase Felices Fiestas.

Feliz Navidad is another way to say “Merry Christmas,” and may be the best translation of it.

You should reply: Igualmente, which means “You too.”

If you want to add more love and affection to your Merry Christmas in Spanish, you should say con mucho cariño, meaning “with all my love.”

New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are also part of the holiday season in Spain. Although “happy holidays” in Spanish is Felices Fiestas, Happy New Year in Spanish is expressed in many different ways.

• ¡Feliz año nuevo!
  “Happy New Year!”
• ¡Feliz año!
  “Happy year!”

You can send your best wishes for the holidays in Spanish for the new year by saying something like: Que tengas un próspero año nuevo, or “I hope you have a prosperous new year.”

This message is the best choice if you want to wish a Happy New Year in Spanish on a Christmas card, send a text message, or email it to someone special.

• Feliz próspero año nuevo.
  “Happy prosperous new year.”
• Que el próximo año esté lleno de bendiciones.
  “May next year be full of blessings.”
• Año nuevo, vida nueva.
  “New year, new life.”

Other important days in Spanish-speaking countries are Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. We all want to tell our parents how important they are and how much they mean to us, making it important to know how to wish them a happy Mother’s Day in Spanish (or Father’s Day).

If you have a Spanish partner, it’s possible that you have a mother-in-law or father-in-law who cares about you a lot. This is the perfect chance to show them your love and wish them a Happy Mother’s Day in Spanish.

• ¡Feliz día de la madre!
  “Happy Mother’s Day!”
• ¡Feliz día del padre!
  “Happy Father’s Day”
• Gracias por todo lo que has hecho.
  “Thanks for all you’ve done for me.”
• Estoy agradecido/agradecida por todo tu trabajo.
  “I’m thankful for all your work.”
• Eres la mejor mamá del mundo.
  “You’re the best mom in the world.”
• Eres el mejor padre del mundo.
  “You’re the best dad in the world.”
• Mamá, te amo or Te quiero mamá.
  “I love you, mom.”

These are some messages you can send to wish a Happy Mother’s Day in Spanish on their social media, in a postcard, or in person.

3. Spanish Congratulations: Weddings & Engagements

A wedding is a special day that most people want to share with their family and friends with a big party. Perhaps this year you’re lucky enough to be invited to one in a Spanish-speaking country!

Perfect! Learn how to express all your best wishes in Spanish here.

What do you write in a Spanish wedding card? How can you express your happiness for the couple? Whether you want to congratulate the married couple, have received an invitation to a wedding, want to add a message to your gift card, or just want to leave your best wishes in Spanish on their wedding book, these are useful phrases you can use.

If you’re lucky, you may get to give a public speech on this special day. Surprise your audience with your Spanish skills. Here’s how:

• Espero que seáis muy felices.
  “I wish you both happiness.”
• ¡Felicidades por esta nueva etapa!
  “Congratulations on your new life together!”
• ¡Felicidades a los futuros esposos!
  “Congratulations to the future spouses!”
• ¡Felicidades a los novios!
  “Congratulations to the bride and the groom!”

If the couple has been married for a very long time and you want to congratulate them for all the time they‘ve been together, this is how:

• ¡Felicidades por sus bodas de plata!
  “Congratulations on your silver wedding anniversary.”
• Felicidades por sus bodas de oro.
  “Congratulations on your golden wedding anniversary.”
• Felicidades por sus bodas de diamante.
  “Congratulations on your diamond wedding anniversary.”

4. Spanish Congratulations: Pregnancy, Baby Shower, and New Baby

New life! A new member of the family has arrived, and you want to take the time to congratulate the new parents. Here are some Spanish greetings and well-wishes for important occasions like these.

• ¡Felicidades por el nuevo integrante de la familia!
  “Congratulations on the new arrival in your family.”
• ¡Felicidades por el nacimiento de su niño/niña!
  “Congratulations on the arrival of your boy/girl.”
• Nos alegra mucho saber que ya ha nacido.
  “We are so happy to hear he/she has already been born.”
• Enhorabuena.
  “Congratulations.”

5. Congratulations in Spanish for Graduations

We all want to share with others what we accomplish in life. Tell the new graduates how happy you are for their academic accomplishment in Spanish. And why not surprise them with your Spanish skills while you’re at it!

• ¡Felicidades por tu graduación!
  “Congratulations on your graduation.”
• ¡Buen trabajo!
  “Well done.” or “Good job.”
• ¡Felicidades por tus buenas calificaciones!
  “Congratulations on your good grades.”
• ¡Felicidades por tu master!
  “Congratulations on getting your Master’s degree.”
• ¡Felicidades por entrar en la universidad!
  “Well done on getting into the university.”
• ¡Felicidades por pasar el examen!
  “Congratulations on passing your exam.”

6. Spanish Congratulations Phrases for Promotions & New Jobs

Did someone just share their success? A new job, moving to a new country, or something else? Celebrate with them by saying something in Spanish. Here’s how:

• ¡Felicidades! or Enhorabuena.
  “Congratulations.”
• ¡Bien hecho!
  “Well done!”
• Sabíamos que lo lograrías.
  “We knew you would get it.”
• Estamos orgullosos de ti.
  “We are so proud of you.”
• ¡Felicidades por tu nuevo empleo!
  “Congratulations on your new job!”
• ¡Felicidades por tu ascenso!
  “Congratulations on the promotion!”
• ¡Mucha suerte en tu nueva etapa!
  “Best of luck on your next step.”
• ¡Suerte en tu primer día de trabajo!
  “Good luck on your first day of work!”

7. Spanish Congratulations Messages for Retirement

Now the fun begins: Your father-in-law or mother-in-law has retired, and you want to share your best wishes in Spanish. They may come to your place more often now, so keep your Spanish skills sharp with these Spanish greetings and well-wishes for important occasions such as this one.

• Enhorabuena, ahora empieza la diversión.
  “Congratulations, now the fun begins.”
• Mis mejores deseos en la nueva etapa de tu vida.
  “Best wishes on your new chapter in life.”
• Deseándote a ti y a tu familia lo mejor en la nueva etapa de vida. Que disfrutes del tiempo extra que pasarás con ellos.
  “Wishing you and your family the best on your new chapter in your life. I hope you enjoy spending more time with them.”

8. Condolences in Spanish: Death & Funerals

We all want to express our sympathy when someone has lost a loved one. Sometimes it’s hard to express, especially if it’s not in your native language.

Here are some Spanish phrases of condolences to help you:

• Lo siento mucho.
  “I am sorry to hear that.”
• Estamos con ustedes.
  “We are with you.”
• Mis condolencias para la familia.
  “I offer my condolences to your family.”
• Mi más sentido pésame.
  “My deepest condolences.”
• Que descanse en paz or Descanse en paz.
  “Rest in peace.”

9. What to Say About Bad News

What should you say when you receive bad news? We all have difficult moments in life, and words may not always bring a solution. But when we share them with meaning and from the heart, they can go a long ways toward comforting someone.

Here are some phrases that you can use to express your feelings in Spanish when someone is having a bad day!

• Lo siento mucho.
  “I’m sorry to hear that.”
• Estoy contigo.
  “I’m here for you.”
• Te envío un beso y un abrazo.
  “Sending you all my love.”
• Cuenta conmigo.
  “You can lean on me.”
• Cuidate mucho.
  “Take care of yourself.”

10. What to Say When Someone’s Injured or Sick

What if you have a Spanish-speaking friend or colleague who’s sick, and you want to cheer them up?

Wish them a quick recovery, and ask them to get well soon in Spanish:

• Recupérate pronto.
  “Wishing you a speedy recovery.”
• ¡Que te mejores!
  “Get well!”
• Alíviate pronto.
  “I hope you get well soon.”
• Espero que te sientas mejor.
  “I hope you feel better soon.”

11. Conclusion

Apart from receiving compliments for those significant life events, we should all learn how to thank them for their kind words in Spanish. We can help you learn more Spanish at SpanishPod101.

• Gracias.
  “Thank you.”
• Se agradece.
  “It’s appreciated.”
• Mil gracias.
  “Many thanks.”
• No sé cómo podría agradecértelo.
  “I don’t know how to thank you.”
• Estamos muy agradecidos.
  “We are very grateful.”
• Qué amable de su parte.
  “Very kind of you.”
• Gracias desde el fondo de mi corazón.
  “Thanks from the bottom of my heart.”

“How do you say happy birthday in Spanish?” Well, with this simple list, now you know! Learn more about life event messages in Spanish and much more at SpanishPod101.

Before you go, let us know in the comments if there are any Spanish life events and life event messages you want to know about! We look forward to hearing from you, and will help out the best we can!

Is it possible to speak a language without using any adjectives? Well, it is, but if you did, you would lose so much meaning. It would be like eating a flavorless meal; sure, you ingest food and all of its nutrients, but do you actually enjoy it? Not much, surely. Adjectives might not be essential for all kinds of communication, but they’re still very important and bring more meaning to your words.

In this article, you’ll find 100 of the most-used Spanish adjectives, as well as how to use them. Rest assured this will help you spice up your Spanish!

Table of Contents

1. How Do Spanish Adjectives Work?
2. Common Spanish Adjectives for Dimensions, Sizes, Distance, etc.
3. Essential Spanish Adjectives for Describing Value
4. Spanish Adjectives for Describing Feeling & Sense
5. Spanish Adjectives for Describing Personalities and Behaviors
6. Spanish Adjectives for Describing Speed, Difficulty, Importance, etc.
7. Describing Colors in Spanish
8. Describing Weather
9. Spanish Adjectives for Describing Taste
10. Best Spanish Adjectives for Describing Situations
11. Describing Physical Traits or Physical Condition
12. Spanish Adjectives for Describing Appearance & Condition
13. How SpanishPod101.com Can Help You Learn More Spanish

1. How Do Spanish Adjectives Work?

Before we continue on with our top 100 list, it’s prudent that we go over the basic Spanish adjectives rules. Understanding Spanish adjectives is far more important than knowing them only by rote!

Spanish Adjectives Placement

In Spanish, we generally find adjectives after a noun, the opposite of where you find them in English. For example, un coche verde means “a green car,” but if we translated it literally, it would be “a car green,” which sounds really weird in English.

However, there are exceptions, for various reasons. For example, it’s common in literature to find the adjective before the noun, and you can also do this yourself when you want to emphasize the noun: una bonita flor is “a beautiful flower.”

Another common way of using an adjective works the same way as in English, and that is when it follows this structure: noun + “to be” verb + adjective. For example: El coche es verde means “The car is green.” Nevertheless, as you might already know, Spanish has two different verbs that can translate to the English verb “to be,” which are ser and estar. A true nightmare for a Spanish learner, as some might say.

We’re going to make it simple here, though. If the adjective you’re using is something perceived as permanent, use the verb ser. If it’s something temporary, use the verb estar.

Let’s see some examples:

When you tell a girl she’s pretty, you’re not thinking of it as a temporary state, but as a permanent thing. This means you’ll tell her something like Eres muy guapa, or “You’re very pretty.”

However, if what you want to tell her is that she looks good in that moment, perhaps because she’s wearing a nice dress, you might say: ¡Qué guapa estás!, which would translate to “You look so pretty!” Of course, there are exceptions, but don’t worry about that for now. We’ll see them shortly.

Spanish Adjectives Agreement

There’s something else you need to keep in mind: While adjectives in English only have one form and never change, in Spanish, they can change in a few ways. The most important variation is related to the fact that nouns can be either feminine or masculine. Because an adjective accompanies a noun, it also has a gender, and most of the important Spanish adjectives change a little bit according to its gender.

As you’ll see in the examples below, all the adjectives that end in -o in their masculine form, will end in -a in their feminine form. However, there are many that end in -e (and a few others that end in different letters) that have the same form whether they’re masculine or feminine. In this Spanish adjectives review, we’ve marked all the adjectives that do change, but you can also check this brief article on Invariable Adjectives in Spanish.

Spanish adjectives can also be singular or plural, depending on the noun they accompany, so one adjective might have up to four different forms. For example, guapo, or “handsome,” has the following forms: guapo, guapa, guapos, guapas.

There’s another variation that most adjectives can have, and this is something that doesn’t exist in English, or at least not in the same way. When you want to emphasize an adjective, instead of saying muy (“very” ) in front of it, you can add -ísimo or -ísima at the end. If you see a very tall building, you can say it’s altísimo, instead of just alto, or muy alto. If you’re very very happy, you might want to say that you’re contentísimo, instead of contento.

Now that you’ve refreshed your knowledge, it’s time for our Spanish adjectives list! But if you do still need some Spanish adjectives help, why not give our MyTeacher program a try or drop us a comment below?

2. Common Spanish Adjectives for Dimensions, Sizes, Distance, etc.

Let’s start with some basic adjectives, such as those to describe sizes, among others.

1- grande

Meaning: “big”
Example: Esta camiseta me va grande.
Translation: “This shirt is too big for me.”
Note: This adjective also has the form gran, which is only found in front of the noun and changes its meaning to “great.” It’s not the same to say una mujer grande (“a big woman” ) as it is to say una gran mujer (“a great woman” ). There are also some nouns that can only have this adjective in front of it. For example, “a great idea” is una gran idea.

2- pequeño

Meaning: “small”
Example: Mi hermana tiene los pies pequeños.
Translation: “My sister has small feet.”

3- ancho/a

Meaning: “wide”
Example: Es una habitación muy ancha.
Translation: “It’s quite a wide room.”

4- estrecho/a

Meaning: “narrow”
Example: Hemos pasado por una calle muy estrecha.
Translation: “We passed through a very narrow street.”

5- alto/a

Meaning: “tall”
Example: ¡Qué alto eres!
Translation: “You’re so tall!”

6- bajo/a

Meaning: “short”
Example: El techo es muy bajo.
Translation: “The ceiling is very low.”

7- pesado/a

Meaning: “heavy”
Example: Esta caja es demasiado pesada para mí.
Translation: “This box is too heavy for me.”

8- ligero/a

Meaning: “light”
Example: Coge este libro, es más ligero de lo que parece.
Translation: “Grab this book, it’s lighter than it looks.”

9- lejano/a

Meaning: “far”
Example: Ese bar es muy lejano. ¿Podemos ir a otro?
Translation: “That bar is too far. Can we go to a different one?”

10- cercano/a

Meaning: “close”
Example: Nací en un pueblo cercano.
Translation: “I was born in a close town.”

11- lleno/a

Meaning: “full”
Example: El vaso está lleno.
Translation: “The glass is full.”

12- vacío/a/

Meaning: “empty”
Example: Tengo el monedero vacío.
Translation: “My wallet is empty.”

3. Essential Spanish Adjectives for Describing Value

We tend to say that things are good or bad, but sometimes they might be better or worse. They could be amazing, they could be wonderful, or they could be awful… Let’s learn some of these adjectives!

13- bueno/a

Meaning: “good”
Example: Mi primo es una buena persona.
Translation: “My cousin is a good person.”

14- genial

Meaning: “great”
Example: ¡Eres genial!
Translation: “You’re great!”

15- maravilloso/a

Meaning: “wonderful”
Example: Tu abuela es maravillosa.
Translation: “Your grandmother is wonderful.”

16- increíble

Meaning: “incredible”
Example: Me ha regalado un videojuego increíble.
Translation: “He gave me an incredible video game.”

17- malo/a

Meaning: “bad”
Example: Esta película es muy mala.
Translation: “This movie is really bad.”

18- malísimo/a

Meaning: “awful”
Example: Ese actor es malísimo.
Translation: “That’s an awful actor.”
Note: Okay, we realize that here we only added the -ísimo ending to malo, but it’s just to show you that there’s nothing worse than this. However, when something really sucks, we don’t use an adjective; we say it’s una mierda, which means “a sh*t.” We might also add some swear words to that, but this isn’t the right time for that.

4. Spanish Adjectives for Describing Feeling & Sense

You might also want to know how to describe how it feels to touch something. Whether it’s smooth or rough, hot or cold… These adjectives always come in handy.

19- frío/a

Meaning: “cold”
Example: La sopa se ha quedado fría.
Translation: “The soup went cold.”

20- helado/a

Meaning: “ice cold”
Example: Siempre se me quedan las manos heladas.
Translation: “My hands always get ice cold.”
Note: helado also means “ice cream.”

21- caliente

Meaning: “hot”
Example: Cuidado, el café está muy caliente.
Translation: “Be careful, the coffee is really hot.”

22- ardiente

Meaning: “burning”
Example: No toques eso, está ardiente.
Translation: “Don’t touch that, it’s burning hot.”

23- suave

Meaning: “smooth”
Example: Siempre he tenido la piel suave.
Translation: “I’ve always had smooth skin.”

24- áspero

Meaning: “rough”
Example: Tienes las manos ásperas.
Translation: “Your hands are rough.”

25- rugoso

Meaning: “rugged”
Example: Esta pared es muy rugosa.
Translation: “This wall is very rugged.”

26- blando

Meaning: “soft”
Example: Esta almohada es muy blanda.
Translation: “This pillow is very soft.”

27- duro

Meaning: “hard”
Example: Esta tarta no se puede comer, está durísima.
Translation: “I can’t eat this cake, it’s really hard.”

5. Spanish Adjectives for Describing Personalities and Behaviors

We couldn’t write an article about adjectives without talking about how to describe someone’s personality. In this section, we’ve decided it would be a good idea to classify these words between positive and negative words. Some of these words aren’t that easy to classify, so we realize that not all of these words are entirely negative, but we hope that’s okay with you! Here are the top Spanish adjectives for personality.

Positive words

28- agradable

Meaning: “nice” and “friendly”
Example: He pasado una tarde muy agradable.
Translation: “I’ve had a very nice afternoon.”

29- amable

Meaning: “kind”
Example: Gracias, eres muy amable.
Translation: “Thank you, you’re very kind.”

30- contento/a

Meaning: “happy”
Example: Hoy estoy muy contento.
Translation: “I’m really happy today.”

31- educado/a

Meaning: “polite”
Example: Tu hijo es muy educado.
Translation: “Your son is very polite.”

32- extrovertido/a

Meaning: “extroverted”
Example: No soy demasiado extrovertida.
Translation: “I’m not too extroverted.”

33- feliz

Meaning: “happy”
Example: Nadie me hace tan feliz como mi gato.
Translation: “Nobody makes me as happy as my cat.”

34- gracioso/a

Meaning: “funny” (but it can also be used ironically)
Example: ¿Te crees gracioso?
Translation: “Do you think you’re funny?”

35- listo/a

Meaning: “smart”
Example: Tengo alumnos muy listos.
Translation: “I have very smart students.”

36- sincero/a

Meaning: “sincere”
Example: Gracias por ser sincero.
Translation: “Thank you for being sincere.”

37- valiente

Meaning: “brave”
Example: Tienes que ser valiente.
Translation: “You need to be brave.”

Check out our Top 20 Spanish Words for Positive Emotions!

Negative words

38- cansado/a

Meaning: “tired”
Example: Mi madre siempre está cansada.
Translation: “My mom is always tired.”

39- enfadado/a

Meaning: “angry”
Example: Sé que estás enfadado, pero escúchame.
Translation: “I know you’re angry, but listen to me.”

40- ingenuo/a

Meaning: “naïve”
Example: Mira que eres ingenua.
Translation: “You’re so naïve.”

41- loco/a

Meaning: “crazy”
Example: ¡Estás loco!
Translation: “You’re crazy!”

42- maleducado/a

Meaning: “rude”
Example: De pequeña era bastante maleducada.
Translation: “When I was little I was quite rude.”

43- malvado/a

Meaning: “evil”
Example: He soñado con una bruja malvada.
Translation: “I dreamed of an evil witch.”

44- serio/a

Meaning: “serious”
Example: Mi hermano es un chico serio.
Translation: “My brother is a serious boy.”

45- solitario/a

Meaning: “lonely”
Example: Siempre he sido algo solitario.
Translation: “I’ve always been somewhat lonely.”

46- tímido/a

Meaning: “shy”
Example: Mi amiga es un poco tímida.
Translation: “My friend is a little shy.”

47- torpe

Meaning: “clumsy”
Example: Es verdad que soy un poco torpe.
Translation: “It’s true that I’m a little clumsy.”

48- triste

Meaning: “sad”
Example: Me pone triste verte así.
Translation: “Seeing you like this makes me sad.”

49- vago/a

Meaning: “lazy”
Example: Hoy tengo un día vago.
Translation: “I’m having a lazy day today.”

For a few more words to describe personality, you can check out our list of Spanish adjectives.

6. Spanish Adjectives for Describing Speed, Difficulty, Importance, etc.

50- rápido/a

Meaning: “fast”
Example: Eres demasiado rápido para mí.
Translation: “You’re too fast for me.”

51- lento/a

Meaning: “slow”
Example: Qué lento es este coche.
Translation: “This car is so slow.”

52- fácil

Meaning: “easy”
Example: El examen me ha parecido fácil.
Translation: “I found the test easy.”

53- difícil

Meaning: “difficult”
Example: Es una pregunta difícil.
Translation: “That’s a difficult question.”

54- importante

Meaning: “important”
Example: Sé que este collar es importante para ti.
Translation: “I know this necklace is important to you.”

55- simple

Meaning: “simple”
Example: No es tan simple.
Translation: “It’s not so simple.”

56- complicado

Meaning: “complicated”
Example: Me gustaría que la vida no fuese tan complicada.
Translation: “I wish life wasn’t so complicated.”

7. Describing Colors in Spanish

No list of adjectives would be complete without a list of colors. Here we have selected some of the most basic Spanish colors as adjectives:

57- amarillo/a

Meaning: “yellow”
Example: Tengo un coche amarillo.
Translation: “I have a yellow car.”

58- azul

Meaning: “blue”
Example: Mi lámpara es azul.
Translation: “My lamp is blue.”

59- blanco/a

Meaning: “white”
Example: Me he comprado un vestido blanco.
Translation: “I bought a white dress.”

60- marrón

Meaning: “brown”
Example: No me había fijado en que tenías los ojos marrones.
Translation: “I didn’t notice you had brown eyes.”

61- negro/a

Meaning: “black”
Example: Mi primer perro era de color negro.
Translation: “My first dog was black.”

62- rojo/a

Meaning: “red”
Example: ¿Te gusta mi nuevo pintalabios rojo?
Translation: “Do you like my new red lipstick?”

63- verde

Meaning: “green”
Example: Me encantan los árboles, son tan verdes.
Translation: “I love trees, they’re so green.”

64- claro/a

Meaning: “light”
Example: Tengo la piel muy clara.
Translation: “I have really light skin.”

65- oscuro/a

Meaning: “dark”
Example: ¿Puedes encender la luz? Está muy oscuro.
Translation: “Can you turn on the lights? It’s really dark.”

8. Describing Weather

In general, there aren’t very many Spanish weather adjectives. As we saw before, we do say something is hot or cold, but not when we’re talking about us feeling hot. Instead, what we say is Tengo calor (literally, “I have heat” ) or Tengo frío (“I have cold” ). If you said Estoy caliente (“I’m hot” ) you would actually be saying that you’re horny, so that could be quite confusing to the person you’re talking to.

On a similar note, when you want to say that the weather is hot, you won’t use an adjective. You’ll have to say Hace calor, which literally translates to something like “It makes heat,” and you’ll say Hace frío when it’s cold.

Even if it’s not that common, we do use some adjectives. For example, if it’s a cloudy day, we can say Está nublado.

For more weather words in Spanish, check out our Spanish weather article.

9. Spanish Adjectives for Describing Taste

We now know how to describe the feeling of touching something, so now it’s time to see how to describe taste. When you eat Spanish food, we’re sure you’ll want to tell your host how delicious you think it is!

66- dulce

Meaning: “sweet”
Example: Estas galletas son muy dulces.
Translation: “These cookies are very sweet.”

67- salado/a

Meaning: “salty”
Example: La tortilla está demasiado salada.
Translation: “The omelette is too salty.”

68- agrio/a

Meaning: “sour”
Example: Creo que la leche tiene un sabor agrio.
Translation: “I think this milk has a sour flavor.”

69- picante

Meaning: “spicy”
Example: ¿Este plato es picante?
Translation: “Is this dish spicy?”

70- asqueroso/a

Meaning: “disgusting”
Example: Esta fruta tiene un sabor asqueroso.
Translation: “This fruit has a disgusting taste.”

71- delicioso/a

Meaning: “delicious”
Example: Las fresas son deliciosas.
Translation: “Strawberries are delicious.”

72- amargo/a

Meaning: “bitter”
Example: El café es demasiado amargo para mí.
Translation: “Coffee is too bitter for me.”

To explore taste while you’re traveling in Spain, here’s a list of the 20 best restaurants in Spain.

10. Best Spanish Adjectives for Describing Situations

73- peligroso/a

Meaning: “dangerous”
Example: ¡No vayas! ¡Es peligroso!
Translation: “Don’t go! It’s dangerous!”

74- seguro/a

Meaning: “safe”
Example: Esta casa es completamente segura.
Translation: “This house is completely safe.”

75- divertido/a

Meaning: “fun” or “funny”
Example: Esta película es tan divertida.
Translation: “This movie is so funny.”

76- aburrido/a

Meaning: “boring”
Example: Esta clase es aburridísima.
Translation: “This lesson is so boring.”

77- imposible

Meaning: “impossible”
Example: Este examen es imposible.
Translation: “This exam is impossible.”

78- posible

Meaning: “possible”
Example: Esa chica es una posible asesina.
Translation: “That girl is a possible killer.”

11. Describing Physical Traits or Physical Condition

79- viejo/a

Meaning: “old”
Example: Es solo un reloj viejo.
Translation: “It’s just an old watch.”

80- joven

Meaning: “young”
Example: Eres demasiado joven para entenderlo.
Translation: “You’re too young to understand it.”
Note: Even though being young isn’t permanent and it’s only temporary, we wouldn’t use the verb estar here: we use ser.

81- fuerte

Meaning: “strong”
Example: Tienes los brazos muy fuertes.
Translation: “You have really strong arms.”

82- débil

Meaning: “weak”
Example: Juan no es tan débil como parece.
Translation: “Juan isn’t as weak as he looks.”

83- enfermo/a

Meaning: “sick”
Example: Mi abuelo está enfermo.
Translation: “My grandfather is sick.”

84- nuevo/a

Meaning: “new”
Example: Me he comprado un anillo nuevo.
Translation: “I bought myself a new ring.”

12. Spanish Adjectives for Describing Appearance & Condition

And finally, another very common group of adjectives. These are the top Spanish adjectives to describe people’s appearance.

85- atractivo/a

Meaning: “attractive”
Example: Mi madre de joven era muy atractiva.
Translation: “When my mom was young, she was very attractive.”

86- bonito/a

Meaning: “beautiful”
Example: Me parece un cuadro muy bonito.
Translation: “I think it’s a very beautiful painting.”
Note: We can say a girl is bonita, or a thing, or a landscape, but we don’t use it to describe a boy. If we want to say a boy is good-looking, we’ll use the following adjective, guapo.

87- guapo/a

Meaning: “handsome” or “pretty”
Example: Mi novio es guapísimo.
Translation: “My boyfriend is so handsome.”

88- feo/a

Meaning: “ugly”
Example: Qué paisaje tan feo.
Translation: “It’s such an ugly landscape.”

89- calvo/a

Meaning: “bald”
Example: Mi padre ha sido calvo desde que nací.
Translation: “My father has been bald since I was born.”

90- peludo/a

Meaning: “hairy”
Example: No me gusta tener las piernas tan peludas.
Translation: “I don’t like having such hairy legs.”

91- rubio/a

Meaning: “blond”
Example: De pequeña tenía el pelo rubio.
Translation: “When I was little, I had blond hair.”

92- moreno/a

Meaning: “tanned” or “brown-haired”
Example: ¿Has visto qué morena me he puesto?
Translation: “Did you see how tan I got?”

93- pelirrojo/a

Meaning: “red-haired”
Example: Me gustan mucho las chicas pelirrojas.
Translation: “I really like red-haired girls.”

94- delgado/a

Meaning: “thin”
Example: Te has puesto muy delgada, ¿no?
Translation: “You got really thin, didn’t you?”

95- gordo/a

Meaning: “fat”
Example: Marta está un poco gorda.
Translation: “Marta is a little fat.”

96- obeso/a

Meaning: “obese”
Example: Si no te pones a dieta ahora, te vas a poner obesa.
Translation: “If you don’t go on a diet now, you’re going to become obese.”

97- mono/a

Meaning: “cute”
Example: Qué mona eres.
Translation: “You’re so cute.”

98- pobre

Meaning: “poor”
Example: Soy pobre, pero tengo orgullo.
Translation: “I’m poor, but I have pride.”

99- rico/a

Meaning: “rich”
Example: A veces pienso que me tendría que buscar un novio rico.
Translation: “Sometimes I think I should get a rich boyfriend.”

100- tatuado/a

Meaning: “tattooed”
Example: Mi hermano está todo tatuado.
Translation: “My brother is all tattooed.”

13. How SpanishPod101.com Can Help You Learn More Spanish

Do you feel more confident now using Spanish adjectives? Are there any Spanish adjectives you still want to know? Let us know in the comments! We always enjoy hearing from you!

We’re sure that these 100 Spanish adjectives will help you improve your level of conversation in Spanish. But let’s not stop there! There’s so much more to learn, so many new words to explore, so many friends to make! At SpanishPod101.com, you can learn so much more and really become fluent in Spanish.

You might want to take a look at our very useful vocabulary list of Spanish Adverbs and Phrases for Connecting Thoughts, or now that we’ve looked at Spanish adjectives, it might be good to check out these 25 Most Commonly Used Verbs.

If you’re here, you might be interested in moving to Spain. Why not read our article on How to Find Jobs in Spain?

Until next time, happy learning!

Conjunctions in Spanish are a crucial part of learning Spanish. They allow you to connect your thoughts, make comparisons, and put sentences together.

Clarity is very important when you’re learning a new language. Not only because the other person will understand what you’re saying, but also because it will build your confidence.

Do you remember when you first decided to learn Spanish? You may still remember how frustrating it was to try having a fluid conversation with a native speaker. You were trying to find the small words to express yourself properly.

We all find ourselves saying: “I have a brother. I have a sister. I have a mother. I do not have a father.”

Well, this is what Spanish conjunctions will do for you. Learning Spanish conjunctions will help you string sentences together: “I have a brother and a sister and a mother, but I do not have a father.”

In this article, you’ll find our Spanish conjunctions list that will show you what small Spanish conjunction words can do for you.

Your thoughts will come out nicely, you’ll be easily understood, and your confidence will increase much faster since you’ll sound like, at the least, an upper-intermediate Spanish learner.

Table of Contents

1. Spanish Conjunctions Review: What are Spanish Conjunctions?
2. Spanish Conjunctions to Correlate Similar Thoughts
3. Spanish Conjunctions to Express Condition
4. Spanish Conjunctions to Express Cause
5. Spanish Conjunctions to Express Opposition
6. Spanish Adverbial Conjunctions
7. Spanish Conjunctions that Offer Alternatives
8. Spanish Subordinating Conjunctions
9. Spanish Conjunctions that Allow You to Give Reasons
10. Spanish Subjunctive Conjunctions
11. Conclusion

1. Spanish Conjunctions Review: What are Spanish Conjunctions?

The first thing we do when trying to learn a new language is to put simple sentences together: “I want a coffee.” Now, it’s time for you to learn how to put these simple sentences together: “I want a coffee and a muffin,” or “I like muffins, but I prefer a cookie.” That’s what Spanish conjunctions are, and how they can help you.

A conjunction in Spanish is a word that helps you create relationships between words, phrases, clauses, and sentences.

Keep in mind that some conjunctions in Spanish may not have meaning by themselves. They have a different meaning in different contexts, which is why it’s important to know what their functions are and how to use them. Throughout this article, we’ll go over some Spanish conjunctions rules to give you a better idea about their use.

So let’s see some of them in our Spanish conjunctions list!

2. Spanish Conjunctions to Correlate Similar Thoughts

This is the most important—and easy—conjunction in Spanish: y, meaning “and.” It allows you to add more than one sentence together.

We actually overdo this Spanish conjunction quite often. Take a look at what we mean:

• Me gusta la comida española y la italiana y la francesa y la griega.
  “I like Spanish food and Italian food and French food and Greek food.”

• Santiago pidió de comer y pagó toda la cuenta.
  “Santiago ordered the food and paid the whole bill.”
• El policía me pidió el carné, anotó mis datos y me puso una multa.
  “The police officer asked for my licence, wrote down my information, and I got a fine.”

This use of this Spanish conjunction has an exception where you have to use e instead of y. They mean exactly the same thing, but if your next word or sentence starts with the vowel –i-, you have to use e instead of y.

Why? Well, –i– and –y– in Spanish sound the same, so you have to use –e– to emphasize that you’re adding more information. Let’s see how:

• María es guapa e interesante.
  “Maria is beautiful and interesting.”
• Daniel e Isabela se acaban de conocer.
  “Daniel and Isabela just met each other.”

However, if the next word starts with –h-, although this letter has no sound in Spanish, you can use –y-.

• He comprado agua y hielo.
  “I bought water and ice.”
• El puente es de acero y hierro.
  “The bridge is from steel and iron.”

3. Spanish Conjunctions to Express Condition

This is our English-Spanish conjunctions list for conjunctions that are used to express a condition. When you use these Spanish conjunctions, you’re expressing a specific condition that must be met for the rest of the sentence to be true or possible.

• Si: “If”

Si vas a ir al supermercado, compra leche.
“If you are going to the supermarket, buy milk.”

• En caso de que: “If”; “in case of”

This Spanish conjunction has the same meaning as the English word “if,” but in Spanish it’s used at the beginning of the sentence.

En caso de que decidas venir a la fiesta, compra más cervezas.
“If you decide to come to the party, buy more beers.”

• Como: “If”

We included this word to our conjunctions in Spanish list because in English, you can just use “if,” but in Spanish this word has a different meaning that the phrase above. You use como if you want to warn someone about something. Let’s see how:

Como no vengas a casa temprano, no sales mañana otra vez.
“If you don’t come home early, you won’t go out again tomorrow.”

• Siempre que: “If”; “provided”

Siempre que seas honrado todo te saldrá bien.
“Provided you are honest, everything will be fine.”

4. Spanish Conjunctions to Express Cause

These should be on your Spanish conjunctions worksheets because you need them to express the results and consequences of what you’ve said or done.

• Así que: “So”

Acabo de llegar a casa así que te llamo luego.
“I have just arrived home, so I will call you back later.”

• Luego: “So”

This Spanish conjunction may mean the same as Así que, but it’s less common. You’ll see it more in books or literary articles than in speech.

No tengo efectivo, luego no podré comprarme un café.
“I do not have cash on me, so I can’t buy myself a coffee.”

• De modo que: “So”; “so that”

Salgamos de casa ya, de modo que lleguemos temprano al cine.
“Let’s leave home now so we can arrive early for the movie.”

5. Spanish Conjunctions to Express Opposition

This conjunction list will help you express contrast.

• Pero: “But”

Voy a ir a tu fiesta pero primero tengo que ir a casa.
“I am going to your party, but I have to go home first.”

• Aunque: “Although”; “even though”

Seguiré buscando trabajo aunque sea difícil
“I will carry on looking for a job, even though it’s still difficult.”

• Sin embargo: “However”

Me gusta el helado, sin embargo prefiero el yogur cuando estoy en casa.
“I like ice cream; however, I prefer yogurt when I am home.”

• No obstante: “However”; “nevertheless”

Nos lo pasamos bien en la primera cita, no obstante, no la volví a ver.
“We had a good time on our first date; however, I didn’t see her again.”

• Por lo demás: “Otherwise”; “apart from that”

No creo que la conclusión esté bien; por lo demás, el ensayo está muy bien.
“I don’t think the conclusion was good; apart from the conclusion, the essay is fine.”

• Excepto: “Except for”

Me gustan todas las verduras excepto la patatas.
“I like all vegetables except for potatoes.”

6. Spanish Adverbial Conjunctions

Spanish adverbial conjunctions are also known as conjunctive adverbs. They’re adverbs with the characteristics and functions of conjunctions. They join two or more words together, and are used when you want to express the result, purpose, or consequences of something.

Adverbial conjunctions show continuity, joined under casual or situational dependence. The most-used adverbial conjunctions in Spanish are:

• Cuando: “When”; “if”; “as”; “whenever”

Toda la comida estaba preparada cuando tú llegaste.
“All the food was prepared when you arrived.”

• Mientras: “While”

Puedes ir comprando palomitas mientras compro las entradas.
“You can buy the popcorn while I’m buying the tickets.”

• Donde: “Where”

Vivo muy cerca de donde tú trabajas.
“I live pretty close to where you work.”

• Como: “As”; “like”

Tengo el pelo rizado como tu madre.
“I have curly hair just like your mom.”

7. Spanish Conjunctions that Offer Alternatives

These conjunctions in Spanish help you choose between different alternatives.

• O: “Or”

¿Quieres café o té?
“Would you like tea or coffee?”

• U: “Or”

U has the same function that o does, but it’s used whenever the next word starts with –o. This is just like the –e to –y rule from earlier in this article. They sound the same, so you have to change the Spanish conjunction to hear the alternative given.

¿Quieres ir a California u Orlando?
“Do you want to go to California or to Orlando?”

¿A qué hora comienza la película, siete u ocho?
“What time does the movie start, at seven or eight?”

8. Spanish Subordinating Conjunctions

Subordinating conjunctions in Spanish allow you to join an independent sentence with a dependent sentence.

A dependent sentence alone wouldn’t make any sense without the independent one, thus these Spanish subordinating conjunctions will help you make sense of the whole sentence, situation, or event.

• Porque: “Because”

No voy a ir al gimnasio porque me siento muy enferma.
“I am not going to the gym because I am not feeling well.”

• Pues: “Since”

Deberíamos ir a cine el miércoles, pues creo que es más barato que el sábado.
“We should go to the movies on Wednesday since I think it’s cheaper than Saturday.”

• Ya que: “Since”; “seeing that”

Voy a ir al mercadillo, ya que tengo que comprar verduras.
“I am going to the street market, since I have to buy vegetables.”

There are other synonyms with the same use as the ones above: dado que, por cuanto, a causa de que, por lo cual… They would be the same translations in English: “because,” “therefore,” “since…”

9. Spanish Conjunctions that Allow You to Give Reasons

This type of conjunction in Spanish allows you to give a reason for why something happens the way it does.

These useful Spanish conjunctions can help you answer the question ¿Por qué?, or “Why?” As for the first one on the list, you’ll simply use the two words together without the accent.

• Porque: “Because”

No voy a la fiesta porque tengo que trabajar mañana en la mañana.
“I am not going to the party because I am working tomorrow morning.”

• Ya que; puesto que; en vista de que: “Since”; “because”

No me he comprado un coche ya que no tengo dinero.
“I did not buy myself a car because I do not have any money.”

No vamos a ir al parque puesto que está lloviendo.
“We are not going to the park because it is raining.”

En vista de que no quieres comer nada, no te daré el helado tampoco.
“Since you haven’t eaten anything, I won’t give you ice cream either.”

• Pues: “Because”; “since”; “for”

Hemos decidido vender el coche, pues nos vamos a Inglaterra.
“We have decided to sell the car because we are going to England.”

• Como: “Since”

Es mejor que cambies de profesión, como has pensado empezar de nuevo.
“It’s better to change your profession since you’ve thought to start again.”

10. Spanish Subjunctive Conjunctions

With some Spanish conjunctions, the subjunctive is needed to express a hypothetical uncertainty as to whether an action or event will take place, or whether or not a situation will happen.

• A menos que: “Unless”

El gato se quedará dormido a menos que el ratón salga de su escondite.
“The cat will fall asleep unless the mouse gets out of its hideaway.”

• En caso (de) que: “In case”

Voy a dejar las llaves del coche en caso de que quieras usarlo.
“I am going to leave the car keys in case you want to use them.”

• Antes de que: “Before”

Antes de que salgas corriendo, déjame la comida preparada.
“Before you run out, leave the food ready for me.”

• Con tal de que: “So that”

Limpié la casa con tal de que no discutiéramos.
“I cleaned the house so that we wouldn’t fight.”

• Para que: “So that”

Voy a ir a supermercado para que tengas pan para mañana.
“I am going to the supermarket so that you have bread for tomorrow.”

• Sin que: “Without”

Habían pasado tres semanas sin que Juan viera a Silvia.
“It had been three weeks without Juan seeing Silvia.”

11. Conclusion

Do you want to sound like a confident Spanish speaker? After this article, and lots of practice with important Spanish conjunctions, you will! These basic Spanish conjunctions will help you link different parts of sentences together. You can use them to include ideas in your sentences, or to exclude them. You have to be very clear about that; after this post, you get it, right?

Here at SpanishPod101, you can find many resources, forums, and even a Spanish conjunctions worksheet for extra Spanish conjunctions practice to help you learn at your own speed. Why don’t you give it a try? You lose nothing and gain more knowledge about our Spanish conjunctions list.

Happy learning!

Writing and saying dates in Spanish is a must when trying to improve your understanding of the language. In today’s world, you may want to write an email, book your next holiday to a Spanish-speaking destination, or set up a date. Or maybe you’re just having trouble reading dates in Spanish. No matter your reasons for learning Spanish, learning how to write dates in Spanish correctly could help you avoid some hassle.

It’s time to learn the dates in Spanish.

Maybe you think it’s enough to translate the numbers and the months…but let me tell you that expressing dates in Spanish is different than doing so in English ( U.K. English or U.S. English).

In this article, you’ll learn the rules for writing dates in Spanish, useful phrases for asking for and telling dates in Spanish, and much, much more about Spanish dates!

Let’s start with the basics.

Table of Contents

1. Days of the Week in Spanish
2. Days of the Month in Spanish
3. Months in Spanish
4. How to Say Dates in Spanish: Years
5. How to Write the Date in Spanish
6. Spanish Vocabulary for Setting Up a Date
7. Must-Know Phrases to Talk about the Date in Spanish
8. Using Prepositions When Learning Spanish Dates
9. Spanish Expressions about Dates
10. Conclusion: How SpanishPod101 Can Help You Master Spanish Dates

1. Days of the Week in Spanish

Before getting into writing dates in Spanish format and how to say calendar dates in Spanish, you need to learn the days of the week in Spanish. The first thing you need to know is that in Spanish, the week starts on Monday instead of Sunday. You may have noticed that in the Spanish calendar, the first day is an L, for lunes; this is “Monday.” Unlike some countries, Spain and many other European countries consider Sunday to be the last day of the week, rather than the first.

Sunday is the day of prayer, and the day to go to church. This is also why on most Sundays everything is closed in Spain. Today, in the modern world, things have changed, and Sundays are just a day off for people who work a nine-to-five schedule. Sundays continue to be a day off because of Catholic tradition.

What are the rest of the days of the week in Spanish?

• Lunes = “Monday”

Example:
Los lunes han empezado a ser mi día favorito de la semana.
“Mondays are now my favorite day of the week.”

• Martes = “Tuesday”

Example:
Los martes tengo ensayo con mi grupo de percusión.
“On Tuesdays, I have a rehearsal with my percussion group.”

• Miércoles = “Wednesday”

Example:
El día que más me cuesta seguir con mi entrenamiento es el miércoles.
“The day that I find most difficult to continue with my training is Wednesday.”

• Jueves = “Thursday”

Example:
Los jueves empiezo a trabajar a las 8 de la mañana.
“I start working at 8 a.m. on Thursdays.”

• Viernes = “Friday”

Example:
¡Por fin es viernes!
“Thank God it’s Friday!”

• Sábado = “Saturday”

Example:
Los sábados aprovecho para salir de fiesta con mis amigos.
“I go out on Saturdays with my friends.”

• Domingo = “Sunday”

Example:
El domingo es el día del Señor.
“Sunday is God’s day.”

The days of the week in Spanish are all masculine, so you say el lunes for “Monday.” Unlike in English, in Spanish, you don’t need to capitalize the days.

The first five days of the week in Spanish: lunes, martes, miércoles, jueves, and viernes are called días de la semana: “weekdays.” Sábado and domingo are the fines de semana: “the weekend.”

When learning the days in Spanish, you’ll also notice that in the Spanish calendar, the days of the week are written L M X J V S D. This is because martes, “Tuesday” and miércoles, “Wednesday,” start with M. To avoid confusion, miércoles will always appear as an X.

If you want a fun way to learn about them, you can also sing the days of the week in Spanish with a song!

2. Days of the Month in Spanish

In English, you must use ordinal numbers to say the date. But to say the days of the month in Spanish, you can use cardinal numbers. Uno de marzo: “First of March.”

In some Latin American countries, you may hear: Primero de mayo for “First of May.”

Here’s a list of the cardinal numbers you’ll need for months and dates in Spanish, from one to ten.

• Uno = “First“
• Dos = “Second“
• Tres = “Third“
• Cuatro = “Fourth“
• Cinco = “Fifth“
• Seis = “Sixth“
• Siete = “Seventh“
• Ocho = “Eighth“
• Nueve = “Ninth“
• Diez = “Tenth“

More examples:
Dos de mayo.
“Second of May.”

Note that while in English you must use “1st of May,” when giving dates in Spanish, you don’t need to use 1ero de mayo.

Example:
1 de mayo.
“1st of May.”

3. Months in Spanish

Learning the months of the year in Spanish can be easy because they’re almost the same as in English. Here are the names of the twelve months of the year in Spanish. It’s only Enero meaning “January” that doesn’t start with the same letter.

Another important thing to know when you’re learning the dates in Spanish is that when writing the date in Spanish, you don’t need to capitalize the month. Some may find this an informal way to write dates in Spanish, but it’s not. It’s acceptable.

• Enero = “January”
• Febrero = “February”
• Marzo = “March”
• Abril = “April”
• Mayo = “May”
• Junio = “June”
• Julio = “July”
• Agosto = “August”
• Septiembre = “September”
• Octubre = “October”
• Noviembre = “November”
• Diciembre = “December”

4. How to Say Dates in Spanish: Years

When pronouncing the years in Spanish, you can find one difference.

In English, you can say “twenty-nineteen” (2019) instead of “two-thousand nineteen.” In Spanish, you have to say dos mil diecinueve, instead of veinte diecinueve. This is one of the most common mistakes that English speakers make when learning how to write the date in Spanish. But once you get this down, learning dates in Spanish will be much simpler.

In Spanish, you can still find the use of Roman numerals when writing about centuries. As you may understand them in English, here’s a reminder of the Roman numerals from one to ten: I-II-III-IV-V-VI-VII-VIII-IX-X.

Examples:

• Esto es el Siglo XX.
  “This is the 20th century.”
• El carbón fue descubierto en el Siglo II.
  “Carbon was discovered in the 2nd century.”

Another common form to use for an important date in Spanish is by using the acronyms “B.C. (before Christ),” which is a.C (antes de Cristo) in Spanish, and “A.C (after Christ)” or d.C (después de Cristo) in Spanish.

Example:

• El oro fue descubierto 6000 a.C.
  “Gold was discovered in 6000 B.C.”

5. How to Write the Date in Spanish

Now, how are dates in Spanish written out?

When learning how to write the date in Spanish, here’s the formula of how to do it right. Once you know this formula, you’ll never do it wrong again.

                              El+[day of the week]+de+[month]+de+[year]
                                        El 22 de junio de 2019

In Spanish is just the opposite of U.S. English; we use the DD/MM/YY format. A more formal way to say the date in Spanish is:

                    [day of the week], el [day of the month in number] de [month] de [year]
                              Sábado, 22 de junio de 2019

The examples above are the most common way to say the date in Spanish. However, if you want to write about the date in Spanish, there are many different ways you can do this. Also, keep in mind that writing the date varies among Spanish-speaking countries. In Spanish, these are the most popular ways:

1- Numeric

The formula for writing the date in Spanish is Day+Month+Year. However, you can divide the date in different ways:

You can divide them with dots: 12.03.2019; with slashes 12/03/2019; and with hyphens 12-03-2019. You can even omit the zero: 12/3/2019, although it’s more formal to keep the zero.

When writing the year in Spanish, you can also omit the first two numbers instead of writing out the whole of “2019.” You can just write 12/03/19, as long as the shortened year is the current year.

2- Words and Numbers

Writing the date in Spanish by mixing the numerals with words is very common, especially in setting future dates, since you may want the other person to remember the month. The formula is the same as the numerical one.

                    (number of the day)+de+(name of the month)+de+(numeral of the year)
                              22 de junio de 2019

Example:

• Nos vemos entonces el 23 de septiembre, 2019.
  “We should see, then, on the 23rd of September, 2019.”

You can also write the whole date as veintidós de junio de dos mil diecinueve or “twenty-two of June of two-thousand and nineteen.” But this is less common.

6. Spanish Vocabulary for Setting Up a Date:

• Fecha = “Date”
• Hoy = “Today”
• Fin de semana = “Weekend”
• Ayer = “Yesterday”
• Próxima semana = “Next week”
• Anteayer o antes de ayer = “The day before yesterday”
• Mañana = “Tomorrow”
• Pasado mañana = “The day after tomorrow”
• Día = “Day”
• Semana = “Week”
• Día de la semana = “Weekday”
• Mes = “Month”
• Estación = “Season”
• Año = “Year”
• Año bisiesto = “Leap year”
• Siglo = “Century”
• Milenio = “Millennium”
• Década = “Decade”

7. Must-Know Phrases to Talk about the Date in Spanish

Time is constantly and consistently present in our lives. We live in a world where we arrange the time for everything. The time to work, the time to study, the time to exercise, and the time to travel. It’s also the number-one topic of conversation topic, because when you’re learning a new language, you’ll always try to set dates to meet others so that you can talk and improve your skills. If you’re trying to break the ice, here are some questions you may ask:

• ¿Cuándo empieza el verano?
  “When does the summer start?”
• ¿Cuándo empieza la escuela?
  “When does your school start?”
• ¿Cuándo es tu cumpleaños?
  “When is your birthday?”
• ¿Tienes planes para el 14 de febrero?
  “Do you have any plans on the 14th of February?”
• ¿Qué día es hoy?
  “What day is it today?”

Note that the last phrase is only used as a reminder of the day of the week, because in Spanish it’s also used to ask the day of the month or the completion date.

You’ll also hear questions like: ¿A cuánto estamos hoy? meaning “How far are we today?” or ¿A qué día estamos hoy? meaning “What day are we on today?”

When someone asks the last question, it always refers to the day and also the current month: Hoy es veinticinco de enero meaning “Today is the 25th of January.”

8. Using Prepositions When Learning Spanish Dates

When writing and speaking about the date in Spanish, it’s essential to understand how to use the prepositions correctly. In English, you use “on” when referring to something that happened (or will happen) on a specific date: “The meeting was on Tuesday.” In Spanish, you can use el: La reunión fue el martes. “On” can be translated as en, but you need to learn how to use it appropriately.

Example:

• Estamos en marzo
  “It’s March.”

Example:

• Te veo el sabado
  “I will see you on Saturday.”

The prepositions desde-hasta and de-al are normally used to talk about date intervals. Unlike in English, where you just need to use “from” or “to.”

Example:

• El verano es desde junio hasta septiembre.
  “Summer is from June until September.”

Example:

• Estaré de vacaciones del 2 al 20 de agosto.
  “I will be on vacation from 2nd to 20th August.”

The use of the preposition del in Spanish is the union of de + el= del.

Example:

• Hoy es 14 de abril del 2019.
  “Today is the 14th of April of 2019.”

Another important preposition to learn is durante. Durante means “during” and “throughout.” In Spanish, you can use durante whenever you want to talk about a date occurring during a certain timeframe.

Examples:

• La globalización habrá empezado durante el siglo XIX.
  “Globalization may have started during the 19th century.”
• Sarah ha estado en forma durante toda su vida.
  “Sarah was very fit throughout her life.”

9. Spanish Expressions about Dates

Understanding an expression when learning a new language is the best way to know if you’re improving. Keep these Spanish expressions in mind. Make jokes while learning and leveling up!

• Gracias al mundial de fútbol, los hoteles están haciendo su agosto.
  “Thanks to the FIFA World Cup, hotels are having a field day.”

This expression means that August is one of the most touristic months. In Spain, this is when everyone takes holidays, so the tourist companies are having a field day.

• Siempre estás en medio como los jueves.
  “You’re always in between like Thursdays!”

This expression may not need any explanation. But basically, Thursdays are in the middle of the week (no one likes the middle of the week!), so when someone’s disturbing you, you can tell them this.

• En abril aguas mil.
  “In April it rains a lot.”

This expression is about the weather. April is a rainy month in Spain.

• Cuando en marzo mayea, en mayo marcea.
  “If in March mayea, in May marcea.”

This expression is also about the weather. It means that if March is like the weather in May, May will be like the weather in March.

• Como agua de mayo.
  “Like May’s water.”

This expression comes from the life in the countryside. April and May are rainy months which are perfect for the plantations. The rain allows the fruit trees to bloom in their greatest splendor. So, if someone says Como agua de mayo, it means that something has come perfectly and at the right time.

Example:

• La paga extra de verano me viene como agua de mayo!
  “The summer extra pay comes like May’s water!”

10. Conclusion: How SpanishPod101 Can Help You Master Spanish Dates

So next time you’re planning a trip with your fellow Spanish friends, you can be certain that your date matches theirs. This way, you can enjoy planning events, holidays, and days out, while also ensuring that you’ll be there at the right time.

What did you find most useful in this article? What are you still struggling with? Let us know in the comments! Remember that when it comes to dates in Spanish, practice is essential. Why not leave us a comment with today’s date in Spanish too? 🙂

You can also download our dates vocabulary sheet for free and have it on hand for any questions you may have.

SpanishPod101 has many free vocabulary lists about the Spanish days of the week, months in Spanish, and how to write the date in Spanish. Get cracking!

With enough studying, practice, and determination, you’ll be speaking Spanish like a native! And SpanishPod101 will be here for every step of your language-learning journey.

Do you know the top reasons for learning Spanish? In today’s world, you’re very likely to have a friend, family member, or a loved one who speaks Spanish. Learning to name the family members in Spanish is the best place to start when seeking to learn their language, because family in Spanish-speaking countries is a strong institution. That’s also why these cultures are so welcoming.

Learn the different ways to say “mother” in Spanish and “father” in Spanish. No matter the reasons you want to learn Spanish, practice how to say family member names in Spanish so next time you’re invited to spend your summer holiday with your lover’s family, you can impress them with your conversation comprehension.

So how do you talk about the family in Spanish? If you’ve ever visited Spain or stayed in Spain for a lengthy period of time, you’ve probably noticed the use of diminutives quite often: Tita, Abuelita, and even Andreita. This is one of the most common ways that family in Spanish cultures speaks to each other. It often means that you have a close relationship with your family members.

In Spain, it’s very common for the whole family to gather on Sundays to have lunch, and if you ever get invited to one, you’ll notice how they name family members in Spanish. You may feel confused as to why they use so many terms for “mother” in Spanish or “father” in Spanish, especially in terms of these diminutives. But don’t worry. If you’re called Pablito, that means they’re getting to know you better and they consider you part of the family as well.

In this article, you’ll learn how to talk about the Spanish family tree, go over some family in Spanish vocabulary, and read some Spanish sentences about family members to help you understand how it’s used! Let’s get started!

Table of Contents

1. Gender and Family Members in Spanish
2. Family Tree in Spanish
3. Terms for Relatives
4. Family Member Terms as a Married Person
5. Endearment Terms to Name Family Members in Spanish
6. Spanish Idioms about Family Members
7. Fun Facts to Help You Learn Spanish
8. Polysemy of Words in the Spanish Language
9. Conclusion: Let SpanishPod101 Help You Master Spanish!

1. Gender and Family Members in Spanish

When learning Spanish, it’s vital to know that Spanish is a phonetic language: every single letter is pronounced. Like English, Spanish may be considered an easy language to learn. As a beginner, you may be surprised to find that there are rarely any surprises in spelling or pronunciation. Spanish is also considered the second most spoken language in the world because it’s spoken in about twenty-one countries today; it has millions of native speakers in the Americas and Spain.

So before we begin talking about things like how to describe family in Spanish, we’ll go over some basic rules you should know.

1- O and A

Knowing how to correctly name family members in Spanish begins with realizing that Spanish is grammatically gendered. Spanish nouns are classified as either masculine (often ending in –o) or feminine (often ending in –a).

One example of this difference between English and Spanish is when you use the masculine and the feminine primo and prima. In English, “cousin” is used for both male and female cousins, whereas in Spanish they differ by the ending vowel (-o or –a).

Example:

• Primo = “Male cousin”
  • Yo tengo un primo que se llama Alejandro.
  • “I have a cousin named Alejandro.”
• Prima = “Female cousin”
  • Mi prima se llama Andrea.
  • “I have a cousin named Andrea.”

An exception is:

• Marido = “Husband”
• Esposa = “Wife”

Note that its feminine form is not marida.

Another difference between English and Spanish is how you refer to both male and female siblings. The masculine-sounding Los hermanos in Spanish refers to both your brothers and sisters, whereas “siblings” is a gender-neutral word.

Example:
Yo tengo dos hermanos: José y Mónica.
“I have two siblings: José and Mónica.”

2- Masculine and Feminine Articles

The use of articles when you’re talking about a family member in Spanish also helps new learners understand gender use in Spanish.

Female articles: La, las, una, unas.
Male articles: El, los, un, unos.

Example:
La prima de Juan se llama Andrea.
“Juan’s cousin is Andrea.”

Example:
Juana es la nuera de mi madre.
“Juana is my mother’s daughter-in-law.”

2. Family Tree in Spanish

If you’re a beginner in Spanish, one of the best ways to practice is by talking about your family (and extended family) in Spanish. Family reunions in Spain and Latin-America are a strong part of their culture, so if you’re ever invited to a family party, here are some questions you may ask when practicing your Spanish. But first, some must-know terms for family members in Spanish and other Spanish family vocabulary.

• Mi familia = “My family”
• Abuela = “Grandmother”
  • Example:
    ¿Cómo se llama tu abuela?
    “What is your grandmother’s name?”
• Abuelo = “Grandfather”
  • Example:
    ¿En qué trabaja tu abuelo?
    “What does your grandfather do?”
• Madre = “Mother”
  • Example:
    ¿Cuántos años tiene tu madre?
    “How old is your mother?”
• Padre = “Father”
  • Example:
    ¿Dónde vive tu padre?
    “Where does your father live?”
• Hermano = “Brother”
  • Example:
    ¿Tu hermano tiene hijos?
    “Does your brother have any children?”
• Hermana = “Sister”
  Example:
  ¿A qué se dedica tu hermana?
  “What does your sister do for a living?”

3. Terms for Relatives

Once you’ve got the family tree in Spanish, including its vocabulary and Spanish use of gender, you can continue the conversation. Here are some questions your may be asked by “relatives” (parientes or familiares), and some more family vocabulary:

• Tío = “Uncle”
  • Example:
    ¿Tu cuántos tíos tienes por parte de tu madre?
    “How many uncles do you have on your mother’s side?”
• Tía = “Aunt”
  • Example:
    ¿Es Miryam la tía más joven que tiene Abigail?
    “Is Miryam the youngest aunt that Abigail has?”
• Primo = “Male cousin”
  • Example:
    ¿Cuántos años tiene tu primo Alejandro?
    “How old is your cousin Alejandro?”
• Prima = “Female cousin”
  • Example:
    Yo tengo una prima que se llama Andrea.
    “I have a cousin named Andrea.”
• Sobrina = “Niece”
• Sobrino = “Nephew”
  • Example:
    ¿Tú tienes sobrinos?
    “Do you have any nieces or nephews?”

4. Family Member Terms as a Married Person

• La familia política = “The in-laws.” It refers to the people that one is related to through marriage.
• Cuñado = “Brother-in-law”
  • Example:
    Mi cuñado me ha prestado su coche.
    “My brother-in-law lent me his car.”
• Cuñada = “Sister-in-law”
  • Example:
    Mi cuñada está muy enamorada de mi hermano.
    “My sister-in-law is very much in love with my brother.”
• Yerno = “Son-in-law”
  • Example:
    Mi yerno es abogado.
    “My son-in-law is a lawyer.”
• Nuera = “Daughter-in-law”
  • Example:
    ¿Cómo se dice nuera en Español?
    “How do you say daughter-in-law in Spanish?”
• Suegra = “Mother-in-law”
  • Example:
    Mi suegra cocina muy bien.
    “My mother-in-law is a great cook.”
• Suegro = “Father-in-law”
  • Example:
    El suegro de mi hermana es muy amable.
    “My sister’s father-in-law is very kind.”

Unlike in English, in Spanish there are two terms to name the mother-/father-in-law of your son: consuegra or consuegro, respectively.

• Consuegra = “Mother-in-law of your son”
  • Example:
    Mi consuegra cocina muy bien.
    “My son’s mother-in-law is a great cook.”
• Consuegro = “Father-in-law of my son”
  • Example:
    Mi consuegro es un funcionario público.
    “My son’s father-in-law is a public officer.”

5. Endearment Terms to Name Family Members in Spanish

Your Spanish family members vocabulary won’t be complete until you know some of the most common endearment terms for different family members.

In Spanish, we use diminutive terms to name our loved ones. When learning Spanish, it’s very interesting to know that the use of diminutive words may mean that the relationship is very close. You just need to add the suffix –ito to the end of the word.

Example:

• Abuelito instead of abuelo (or “grandpa” in English)
• Tita instead of tía (or “aunt” in English).

Some relatives can be named in two ways. For example, you can use padre/papá for “father” in Spanish and madre/mamá for “mother” in Spanish. Generally, kids name their mother mamá and their father papá. Mamá and papá should have an accent on the last vowel, otherwise they mean something different.

Ways to name your mother with affection:
Ma
Mamá
Amá

Ways to name your father with affection:
Pa
Papá
Apá

Ways to name your grandfather with affection:
Yayo
Abuelito
Abu

Ways to name your grandmother with affection:
Yaya
Nana
Abuelita
Abu

6. Spanish Idioms about Family Members

If you’ve been learning Spanish for some time now, and you would like to take your learning to the next level, we’ll present you with the most common Spanish idioms that involve family members.

If you take the English expression “like father, like son,” note that in Spanish, you can use the expression de tal palo tal astilla which means exactly the same thing. Expressions in the Spanish language are based on culture; they should never be translated literally, so be careful because they vary among all native Spanish speakers.

Idioms like the ones below always give a fresh and different touch to the conversation, and are a great sign that you’re ready for the next level of learning. Enjoy the ride!

1- Parece que no tienes abuela

Literal translation:
“It seems that you don’t have a grandmother.”

Meaning:
When someone has a high opinion of themselves, you can say: Parece que no tienes abuela. Why? Grandmothers normally praise their grandchildren, so this expression is used to say that someone doesn’t need a grandmother because they praise themselves instead.

Example:
A: La noche del viernes me corté el pelo de tal manera que todas las chicas a mi alrededor iban girándose por la calle y admirando mi melena.

B: Vaya Juan… ¡parece que no tienes abuela!

—–

A: “Friday night I got a haircut in such a way that all the girls around me were doing double takes on the street and admiring my beautiful hair.”

B: “Waoo Juan…it seems that you don’t need a grandmother!”

2- Salirse de madre

Literal translation:
“To get out of mother.”

Meaning:
This phrase is used when excess of something is involved. “Do you know when is enough?” could be a rough English equivalent. In fact, its origin goes back to when it rained so much that the rivers overflowed.

Example:
La fiesta en casa de Alberto empezó bien hasta que nos bebimos 3 copas y se salió de madre
“The party at Alberto’s house was fine till we had three drinks and it got out of mother.”

3- Ciento y la madre

Literal translation:
“A hundred and the mother.”

Meaning:
This expression is used when an area is very crowded, so you don’t know how many people there are.

Example:
Vinieron todos los amigos de Lorenzo y eran ciento y la madre.
“When all of Lorenzo’s friends came, they were a hundred and the mother.”

4- Cuando seas padre, comerás huevos

Literal translation:
“When you are a father you will eat eggs.”

Meaning:
In Spain, you can use this expression when someone doesn’t have enough experience in something; perhaps he/she is too young or just lacks knowledge. This expression relates to the past, when eggs were a very appreciated food. In fact, the father was the only one who was able to have eggs at all, so when his children asked for eggs, the mother used to say: “When you’re a father, you’ll eat eggs.”

Example:
A: Mami, mañana me gustaría volver a las tres de la mañana con el resto de mis amigos.
B: No hijo, a la una como siempre. Cuando seas padre comerás huevos.

A: “Mum, I would like to come back home tomorrow at three a.m. with the rest of my friends.”
B: “No dear, at one a.m. as always. When you are a father you will eat eggs.”

5- Éramos pocos y parió la abuela

Literal translation:
“We were few and the grandmother gave birth.”

Meaning:
This is the Spanish translation of Murphy’s Law. When everything is going wrong, and suddenly even more bad things happen, you can say: Éramos pocos y parió la abuela.

Example:
¡Éramos pocos y parió la abuela! No tuve suficiente con que se me rompiera el coche sino que además también tuve que cambiar la cerradura de casa porque me dejé las llaves dentro.

“We were few and the grandmother gave birth! It wasn’t enough when my car broke down, I also had to change my house’s lock because I left my keys inside.”

7. Fun Facts to Help You Learn Spanish

Terms like amigovio or follamigo are allowed by the Spanish Royal Academy (RAE). However, keep in mind that they’re used colloquially to refer to a person with whom one has a romantic or sexual relationship. It’s not formal. In English, this would be a “friend with benefits.” Amigovios is used more in Latin- American countries, and follamigo in Spain.

Amigo (friend) + Novio (boyfriend) = Amigovio
Follar (“f***) + Amigo (friend) = Follamigo

Example:
Somos amigovios.
“We are just friends with benefits.”

8. Polysemy of Words in the Spanish Language

When learning Spanish, polysemic words are a common problem for beginners who are discovering new vocabulary, because a word with several meanings is normally used for context-specific purposes. We have to admit that when learning a new language, it’s very funny when understanding that esposas means both “wives” and “handcuffs.”

• Esposas = “Handcuffs”
  • Example:
    El policía tiene un par de esposas.
    “The police officer has a pair of handcuffs.”
• Esposa = “Wife”
  • Example:
    Los cristianos no pueden tener muchas esposas.
    “Christians cannot have multiple wives.”
• Gemelos = “Twin”
  • Example:
    Mi amigo Andrés tiene un gemelo.
    “My friend Andres has a twin.”
• Gemelo = “Calf muscle”
  • Example:
    Me duelen los gemelos después de ir al gimnasio.
    “My calf muscles hurt after the gym.”
• Gemelos = “Opera glasses”
  • Example:
    Para ir a ver ópera hay que llevar gemelos sino no podrás ver nada.
    “To go to the opera you must bring your binoculars, otherwise you will not see anything.”
• Gemelos = “Cufflinks”
  • Example:
    Voy a comprarle a mi padre un par de gemelos para su cumpleaños.
    “I am going to buy my father a pair of cufflinks for his birthday.”

9. Conclusion: Let SpanishPod101 Help You Master Spanish!

So next time you’re at a party and encounter a Spanish speaker, you should ask about their family; there’s no better ice breaker, don’t you agree? They enjoy talking about their extended families. You can also download our Family and Relatives Cheat Sheet for free and have it on hand for any questions you may have!

SpanishPod101 has prepared a list of useful Spanish gender pronouns to help you establish a conversation about family members for your studies.

SpanishPod101 has many vocabulary lists available on our website for you to consult for free, and of course our Spanish Resource Corner for any other questions you may have. Why don’t you prepare a self-introduction, including your family members, in the comment section below?

One of the most common answers language learners give when we’re asked why we chose to learn that language is because we like the country or countries where it’s spoken. Therefore, it’s not a surprise that if you’re learning Spanish, you might like to visit Spain. So why not learn Spanish travel words and phrases?

Whether you choose to travel to Spain for a short holiday or for a longer time, here you’ll learn all the vocabulary you need to find your way in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, or any other city you want to visit. You probably already know that Spanish people aren’t that great at speaking English, especially in small towns, so if you want to avoid misunderstandings, this is the way to go.

Our purpose today is to teach you some common Spanish travel phrases that will help you be understood if you need help while you’re traveling in Spain—or if you want to order food, book a hotel room, get a cab, or take the bus. But even more importantly, we’re going to help you understand the answers you’ll receive!

Surely you don’t want to ask a local how to get to your hotel only to not understand the answer. That would make the whole process of learning the questions quite useless, wouldn’t it? Well, there’s no need to worry, because we’re making sure our guide of Spanish for travelers includes all of the Spanish phrases for travel you’ll need.

Without further ado, let’s delve into our list of useful Spanish words for tourists!

Table of Contents

1. Ten Basic Expressions
2. Nine Simple Conversation Phrases
3. Nine Basic Spanish Phrases for Travel
4. Seven Sentences You Might Need When Shopping
5. Nine Sentences You Might Need in a Restaurant
6. Nine Sentences to Ask for and Give Directions
7. Six Expressions You Might Need in Case of an Emergency
8. Five Flattery Phrases
9. Ten Useful Phrases to Go through Language Problems
10. How SpanishPod101.com Can Help You Learn Spanish

1. Ten Basic Expressions

Let’s start from the beginning. It’s practically impossible to have a proper conversation without using any of these basic expressions, so you’re going to need them. If you already know them, don’t worry; you can skip this section! And keep in mind that to hear these Spanish travel phrases with pronunciation, as well as more Spanish words and phrases, you can visit our vocabulary lists on our website.

1- Hola

As most of you might already know, Hola means “Hello.” It’s by far the most commonly used greeting in Spanish and can be used at any time of the day.

If you would like to learn more ways of greeting someone, you can check out our article How to Say Hello in Spanish.

2- Gracias

Once again, this is one of the most common Spanish words. It means “Thank you” and it’s obviously a basic word in many conversations. We would like our tourists to be polite, so we hope you use it a lot!

3- De nada

Now you know how to say “Thank you,” but do you know what to say after someone thanks you in Spanish? De nada literally means “Of nothing” and it translates to “You’re welcome.”

4- Sí

In our first list of basic expressions in Spanish, we can’t forget to include words like “Yes” and “No.” Again, you probably already knew that sí means “yes,” but here it is just in case!

5- No

This is clearly one of the easiest travel phrases in Spanish for most of you. No in Spanish means “no.”

6- Lo siento

Lo siento is one of the most common ways of saying “I’m sorry” in Spanish and you can use it the majority of the time when you wish to apologize to someone. But if you would like to know what the most appropriate expression is for different situations, feel free to read our article on How to Say “Sorry” in Spanish.

7- No hablo español

If you don’t feel comfortable enough speaking Spanish yet, it might be useful for you to be able to say “I don’t speak Spanish.” If you want to apologize for not speaking Spanish, remember that you can combine it with the previous expression on the list: Lo siento, no hablo español.

8- Me gusta

Whenever you want to express that you like something, you can say Me gusta. If you want to be specific and say what it is that you like, you can add a verb in its infinitive form, a noun, or a pronoun.

Example: Me gusta bailar.
Translation: “I like dancing.”

Example: Me gustan los helados.
Translation: “I like ice cream.”

9- No me gusta

If you don’t like something, all you need to do is add no just before me gusta.

Example: No me gusta correr.
Translation: “I don’t like running.”

10- Por supuesto

The last expression on this list might not be as important as the rest, but it’s still good to know. Por supuesto means “of course.”

2. Nine Simple Conversation Phrases

Besides the basic expressions we just saw, there are a few sentences you might need to know so that you can have a basic conversation when you meet someone for the first time. These are often included in some of the first lessons when you start learning a language, but they’re always good to review.

You might want to take a look at our Top 10 Sentence Patterns for Beginners in case you’re not too familiar with them yet.

1- ¿Cómo te llamas?

One of the first questions you might ask someone you just met is “What’s your name?” This is one of the key Spanish travel phrases you should know, especially when it comes to forming relationships while in Spain.

2- Me llamo Ana / Soy Ana.

Obviously, if you learn how to ask what someone’s name is, you also need to know how to reply! Two of the most common ways of saying “My name is…” are Me llamo… or Soy… followed by your name. The last one only means “I’m…” but just like in English, it’s still an option.

3- ¿Cuántos años tienes?

This is another common question: “How old are you?” Interestingly, when we talk about our age in Spanish, we use the verb tener, which means “to have.” This means that the literal translation to this question is “How many years do you have?”

4- Tengo 25 (veinticinco) años.

As mentioned above, the literal translation to this answer is “I have 25 years.” Of course, it translates to “I am 25 years old.”

If you’re not yet comfortable with numbers in Spanish, we have you covered: check out our Numbers in Spanish article.

5- ¿De dónde eres?

This question means, “Where are you from?” Because people are normally curious when they hear a foreign accent or language, it tends to be heard quite frequently when someone’s traveling.

6- Soy de Australia / Soy australiano/a.

There are two different ways of replying to the previous question, and they’re very similar to what you would say in English. Soy de Australia means, “I am from Australia,” and Soy australiano (or australiana) means “I’m Australian.”

To learn more nationalities in Spanish, take a look at our Spanish Vocabulary for Nationalities.

7- ¿Dónde vives?

And finally, here’s our last basic question. ¿Dónde vives? means “Where do you live?”

8- Vivo en Londres

As you might expect, this sentence is the answer to the previous question. Vivo en Londres means “I live in London.” We chose this city because its name is a bit different than it is in English.

Now you might be wondering if all cities have different names in Spanish. Well, luckily, this doesn’t always happen, but it does happen sometimes. Normally, when they’re not that easy to pronounce for Spanish speakers, the names will be changed. Here’s a list of Names of World Cities in Spanish that might help you.

9- ¿Me puedes sacar una foto?

This sentence isn’t as important as the rest, but it’s still really useful to know when you’re traveling. If you travel solo and your parents want to see how you’re doing on your travels, but you’re not a big fan of selfies, you’re going to have to ask someone to take a photo of you.

The way of asking “Could you take a photo of me?” in Spanish is ¿Me puedes sacar una foto?

Of course, if you’re traveling as a couple or even with a group, you might still want to ask a local to take a photo of you. You can ask this question in the plural by saying: ¿Nos puedes sacar una foto?

For a few more useful questions, take a look at our Top 15 Spanish Questions You Should Know for Conversations.

3. Nine Basic Spanish Phrases for Travel

Let’s get to more specific and useful Spanish travel phrases. Regardless of where you’re traveling, you’ll be taking cabs, trains, or buses. This is why we’ve listed a few sentences you might need if you take any of these means of transportation.

In each of these examples, we’ve marked in bold the most important part of the sentence. So, if you need to use any of these essential Spanish travel phrases for transportation, you’ll use the part in bold and change the rest of the sentence whenever you need to.

1- Three Sentences You Will Need When You Take a Cab

• ¿Dónde puedo coger un taxi?
  Translation: “Where can I take a cab?”
• Me puedes llevar a la calle San Juan, ¿por favor?
  Translation: “Could you take me to Saint John’s Street, please?”
• Al aeropuerto, por favor.
  Translation: “To the airport, please.”

2- Three Sentences You Will Need When You Take a Train

• Dos billetes para ir a Pamplona, por favor.
  Translation: “Two tickets to go to Pamplona, please.”
• Un billete de ida y vuelta a Madrid, por favor.
  Translation: “One round-trip ticket to Madrid, please.”
• ¿En qué andén se coge el tren R5?
  Translation: “On which platform can I take the R5 train?”

3- Three Sentences You Will Need When You Take a Bus

• ¿Me puedes avisar cuando lleguemos al Museo del Prado?
  Translation: “Could you let me know when we arrive to the Museo del Prado?”
• ¿Dónde me bajo para visitar la catedral?
  Translation: “Where do I get off to visit the cathedral?”
• ¿Qué autobús tengo que coger para ir a Valencia?
  Translation: “What bus do I need to take to get to Valencia?”

4. Seven Sentences You Might Need When Shopping

No matter what kind of trip you’re on, you’ll need to buy something at some point. It could be food, clothes, medicine…who knows. We’ve put together a few sentences you might need in order to buy something in Spain. These may be more advanced Spanish phrases for travel, but you can definitely master these with enough practice!

1- ¿Cuánto cuesta?

When we’re shopping, we sometimes need to ask about the price of a product, more often than not due to misplaced price tags. This is why asking “How much does this cost?” is such an important question to know. Obviously, the answer to this question is even more important. Here’s an example of how a conversation might go:

Example:
A: Perdona, ¿cuánto cuesta esta chaqueta?
B: Cuesta 35 (treinta y cinco) euros.

Translation:
A: “Excuse me, how much does this jacket cost?”
B: “It costs 35 euros.”

In case you skipped the simple conversation section in this article, we’ll remind you once more that if you want to know more about numbers in Spanish, you can check out our Numbers in Spanish article.

2- ¿Qué me recomiendas?

This question means, “What’s your recommendation?” and you might need to use it when you’re not sure what to get.

For example, one thing we’re really proud of in Spain is our jamón. You might want to try it when you visit Spain, but when you come to our supermarkets or restaurants and see all the different kinds we have, you might be confused.

In our example, because we’re asking for a specific recommendation, we’ll add a noun—the thing we’re interested in—after qué. This is optional except when what you’re referring to isn’t that obvious.

Example:
A: Qué jamón me recomiendas?
B: Este es buenísimo y no es muy caro.

Translation:
A: “What ham do you recommend?”
B: “This one is really good and it’s not too expensive.”

3- Quiero cambiar dólares a euros.

When traveling, you might need to exchange your currency for the local one, which in this case is the Euro. Specifically, the translation of this sentence is, “I want to exchange dollars for euros.”

For more information on talking about money or currency in Spanish, you might find it useful to check this vocabulary list of Words Related to Trade.

4- ¿Cómo puedo conseguir un descuento?

You might not be able to use this one as often as the other sentences on this list, depending on where you are, but it’s still good to know how to ask the question, “How can I get a discount?”

5- ¿Tienes esta camisa en otro color?

In case you see a shirt you like, but you can’t stop thinking that it would look better in a darker color, you might want to know how to ask ¿Tienes esta camisa en otro color? which means “Do you have this shirt in a different color?”

Other similar questions you might need to ask include asking for a different size. Here’s an example:

Example:
A: Perdona, ¿tienes estos pantalones en una talla más grande?
B: Lo siento, solo tenemos esta talla o una más pequeña.

Translation:
A: “Excuse me, do you have these trousers in a bigger size?”
B: “I’m sorry, we only have this size or a smaller one.”

6- ¿Se puede pagar con tarjeta?

You’ll never have to ask “Can I pay by card?” in a big supermarket, but it might be helpful if you’re buying something in a small store, or in a local market.

7- ¿Dónde hay un cajero?

In case the answer to the previous question is “No” and you currently don’t have any cash on you, you’re going to need to ask where the nearest ATM is. The way to ask this is ¿Dónde hay un cajero?

If you think you might have trouble understanding the possible answers to this question, keep reading this article!

5. Nine Sentences You Might Need in a Restaurant

When it comes to Spanish travel and tourism vocabulary, we think that restaurant words and phrases just about top the list.

In this section, we’ve included a few sentences you’ll need in a restaurant. However, if we started listing all the vocabulary you would need to order food, we would be here all night long, so this is why we recommend our video All Food and Restaurant Phrases You Need. In this video, Rosa will explain everything you need to know about food in general, and also about Spanish food.

1- Mesa para dos, por favor.

Unless you’re at a fast-food restaurant, normally one of the first things you’ll have to tell the waiter is how many people will be eating, so that they can pick the right table for you. This situation can take place in a few different ways.

For example, the waiter might ask you as soon as you walk in how many people there will be. There are a few ways they can ask you this question, but the one thing we know for sure is that it will include the word cuántos, which means “how many.” He could ask ¿Cuántos son? which means “How many are you?” or ¿Mesa para cuántos? which means “Table for how many?” among others. If you’re asked this question, you can just say the number, or the magic sentence in the title.

There’s a second way this could happen: the waiter might count how many people he sees before asking that question. For example, if he counts four people, he might directly ask: ¿Mesa para cuatro?, which means, “Table for four?” If he gets the number right, you can just reply Sí. If he gets it wrong, you can correct him with the right number.

Finally, the third way this situation could go. You could be faster than the waiter and say Mesa para dos, por favor, which means “Table for two, please.” We previously said this is a magic sentence; let us explain why. If you’re still nervous whenever you need to speak Spanish and you didn’t understand what the waiter said to you, they’ll completely understand if you just say these words. Just like that, you’re in! Now let’s get you ready for what comes right after that.

2- ¿Cuál es el menú del día?

It’s common for Spanish restaurants to have a special menu for each day. Before deciding what you want to order, you can ask them ¿Cuál es el menú del día? which means “What’s the menu of the day?”

If you don’t like the special menu, don’t worry, because they’ll always have more options on the regular menu.

3- Por favor, ¿me tomas nota?

It’s quite likely that the waiter will approach you after you’ve been deciding what to get for a while. But in case you’re getting hungry and the waiter hasn’t asked what you would like to eat yet, when you see him you can ask him Por favor, ¿me tomas nota? which translates to “Can you write down my order, please?”

4- ¿Qué van a tomar?

Once the waiter has approached your table, you’ll be asked what you would like to order. It’s common for waiters to use the formal usted instead of tú, so the sentence we’ve suggested, ¿Qué van a tomar?, uses that form.

Another similar question the waiter might ask you is: ¿Ya han decidido qué van a tomar? which means “Have you decided what you’re going to have?”

Notice that both examples are in the plural. If you were eating by yourself in the restaurant, the waiter would ask ¿Qué va a tomar? instead.

5- Yo tomaré…

Of course, if you’re eating in a restaurant, you need to know how to tell your waiter what you would like to eat. Here’s an example of how to order your food in Spanish.

Example: Yo tomaré las costillas de cerdo con ensalada.
Translation: “I will have the pork ribs with salad.”

6- ¡Camarero/camarera!

If you need to call the waiter for any reason, unless you know his or her name, you’ll have to say “Waiter!” or “Waitress!” This is one of the many reasons why you should know how to say it in Spanish. If your server is a girl, you’ll have to say ¡camarera!, and if it’s a man, you’ll say ¡camarero! If you feel like that’s a bit too rude for you, you can also say Perdona, which means “Excuse me.” Here’s an example that we hope you won’t need:

Example: ¡Camarero! ¡Hay un pelo en mi sopa!
Translation: “Waiter! There’s a hair in my soup!”

7- ¿Algo más?

This question means, “Anything else?” and might be asked after you’ve ordered your food and the waiter wants to make sure that you’ve finished.

The answer to this question, if you have in fact finished ordering, could be No, eso es todo, which means “No, that is all.” If you still want to order something else, you can of course say Sí, followed by your next order.

8- Tengo alergia a…

For people with allergies, it’s important to be able to let the waiter know about it. The way to say, “I’m allergic to…” is Tengo alergia a…

Example: Tengo alergia a los cacahuetes.
Translation: “I’m allergic to peanuts.”

You might also want to ask if a specific dish contains an ingredient in particular.

Example: Perdona, ¿la crema de calabaza lleva lactosa?
Translation: “Excuse me, does the pumpkin soup contain lactose?”

To be even safer, you can check Spanish Materials and Resources from Food Allergy Research & Education for some help.

9- La cuenta, ¿por favor?

The last sentence on this list is what you might need to say last, before you leave. As you might have guessed, this is how to ask for the bill. This sentence means “The bill, please?” and even though you could ask using a full sentence instead, this is all you’ll need.

6. Nine Sentences to Ask for and Give Directions

We’re sure you knew this section would come. After all, learning directions are some of the most essential travel phrases in learning Spanish and we don’t want you to get lost when you visit our beautiful country. But if you do, we want to help you find your way.

Here are some sentences you might need if you’re lost or can’t find your destination. Because these sentences have quite simple meanings, we don’t think you’re going to need anything but their translations.

1- Estoy perdido.

Translation: “I’m lost.”

2- ¿Dónde está la estación?

Translation: “Where is the station?”

3- ¿Cómo se va a la Plaza Mayor?

Translation: “How can I get to the Main Square?”

4- ¿Dónde está el baño?

Translation: “Where is the bathroom?”

5- Está aquí mismo

Translation: “It’s right here.”

6- Está detrás de este edificio

Translation: “It’s behind this building.”

7- Ve/gira hacia la derecha

Translation: “Go/turn to the right.”

8- Ve/gira hacia la izquierda

Translation: “Go/turn to the left.”

9- Ve recto

Translation: “Go straight.”

7. Six Expressions You Might Need in Case of an Emergency

We really hope you never need to use any of these expressions, but they’re important and need to be included in this article. Just in case, here are some emergency expressions.

1- ¡Ayuda!

Translation: “Help!”

2- ¡Necesito ayuda!

Translation: “I need help!”

3- Llama a una ambulancia.

Translation: “Call an ambulance.”

4- ¿Hay algún médico?

Translation: “Is there any doctor?”

5- Llama al 112 (cien doce)

Translation: “Call 112 [the emergency number].”

6- He perdido la cartera/pasaporte.

Translation: “I’ve lost my wallet/passport.”

8. Five Flattery Phrases

Whenever you travel to a different country, locals love hearing that you’re having a good time on your trip and that you’re enjoying the country. If you want to criticize something, be careful and gentle, because as they say, you can criticize your own country as much as you want, but if a foreigner does it, they’re wrong. So if anyone asks you, try to focus on the positive side!

Here’s a few basic phrases you could use to express what you like about your trip, as well as a couple more you might need when you meet a local.

1- Me gustan los españoles.

Translation: “I like Spaniards.”

2- Me gusta la comida española.

Translation: “I like Spanish food.”

3- Me encanta España.

Translation: “I love Spain.”

4- Muy amable, gracias.

Translation: “Very kind, thank you.”

5- ¿Tienes Facebook o Instagram?

Translation: “Do you have Facebook or Instagram?”

9. Ten Useful Phrases to Go through Language Problems

Some of the most important Spanish travel phrases may be those that will help you overcome language barriers. So we want to have you covered in case you have trouble understanding someone or don’t feel too confident speaking Spanish. Just calm down and remember that you’re still learning and that we’re here to help you. The next few expressions are some of the most useful Spanish words for tourists, so pay attention.

1- ¿Hablas inglés?

Translation: “Do you speak English?”

2- No te entiendo.

Translation: “I can’t understand you.”

3- No lo sé.

Translation: “I don’t know.”

4- ¿Me lo puedes repetir?

Translation: “Could you repeat that?”

5- ¿Puedes hablar más despacio?

Translation: “Could you speak slower?”

6- No hablo español.

Translation: “I don’t speak Spanish.”

7- ¿Cómo se dice esto en español?

Translation: “How do you say this in Spanish?”

8- ¿Cómo se pronuncia esta palabra?

Translation: “How do you pronounce this word?”

9- Escríbelo, por favor.

Translation: “Write it down, please.”

10- ¿Lo puedes deletrear?

Translation: “Could you spell it?”

10. How SpanishPod101.com Can Help You Learn Spanish

Now that we’ve reached the end, we realize you’re probably thinking that these are too many expressions for you to learn straight away. We’re afraid you’re going to have to do some studying, but hey, we promise it’s going to be totally worth it! When you start learning a language, there’s nothing like the feeling of starting to understand and being understood. And we’re sure you see now that the travel phrases in Spanish language learning are so useful!

At SpanishPod101.com, there’s so much more you can learn, no matter what your level is. And now, with our guide of Spanish phrases for travelers and our Don’t Travel Without Knowing These Top 10 Verbs list, you can go anywhere in Spain. Be sure to check out all of our resources, so that you can master the language and culture while having fun!

Surely you already know how to say a few numbers in Spanish, but have you mastered them? And no, we’re not asking you if you have a PhD in Mathematics.

We’ll probably agree that numbers are an incredibly important part of our lives. Most of us don’t need to do any complicated math on a regular basis, unless that happens to be part of your job description. But we all still use numbers all the time, whether you like them or not. We all look at the clock a few times a day, we go shopping and look at the prices of products…

We all need to count things sometimes as well. We can count our money, or how many cartons of milk we have left, or how many steps there are from the entrance of your house to your room, or maybe how many days there are left until a special occasion.

We don’t need to be experts, but we all need numbers and we all use them. We realize they’re not the most exciting topic when learning a language, but if we all use them when we speak our native language, what makes you think you won’t need them in Spanish?

In today’s article, we’re going to teach you everything you need to know about using numbers in Spanish, including how to count, write, and pronounce Spanish numbers from 1 to 100 and higher!

Table of Contents

1. Saying Numbers
2. Giving Your Phone Number
3. Saying Prices and Shopping
4. Telling the Time
5. Saying Dates
6. Basic Math
7. How SpanishPod101.com Can Help You Learn More Spanish

1. Saying Numbers

• Numbers 0-9

Let’s start with the basics. Normally one of the first things you learn in Spanish is how to count from 0 to 10, so you might already know this, but we’ll show it here just in case. (They are, after all, some of the most important numbers in learning Spanish!)

• 0 – cero
• 1 – uno (or un if it’s in front of a noun, because it becomes an article, for example: un perro → “a dog” )
• 2 – dos
• 3 – tres
• 4 – cuatro
• 5 – cinco
• 6 – seis
• 7 – siete
• 8 – ocho
• 9 – nueve

• Numbers 10-99

It’s time to start learning some more numbers. Just so you know, once we reach number 16, numbers start following a clear pattern, even though it might seem confusing at first. This is why first we’ll begin by explaining the hardest one, and then we promise the next numbers will be incredibly easy to understand.

Dieciséis (16) is nothing more than diez y seis (“ten and six”) put together. You might notice it’s not written exactly the same way, but that happens for a reason. Let’s analyze these changes step by step:

1. Z → C: The first change is the z we had in the word diez that turns into a c in dieciséis, as well as in the words for the following numbers (diecisiete, dieciocho…). Don’t let this confuse you, you’re better than that. In Spanish, the letter c in front of the vowels e and i has the exact same sound as z (which is like the “th” sound in “thanks”), while every other time it would have a k sound.

   Moreover, for other reasons, we don’t use the letter z in front of those two vowels. In this case, what’s the letter that’s after c? That’s right, an i, which means it has the exact same sound as in diez.

2. Y → I: The second change is another letter changing and it’s very similar to the previous one. In Spanish, the word for “and” is y, so if we wanted to put these words together, it would look like this: diecyséis.

   The combination of the letters c + y is extremely uncommon in Spanish, and in fact, it only exists in a few foreign words such as cyan. That’s why, to make it look more aesthetic, it changes to i.

3. E → É: And finally, the last change, is one that we’ll only see in a couple more numbers. The reason for this change is based on the rules of Spanish accents. We won’t get too much into it right now, but basically, one of these rules is that words that end in vowel + s, like this one, that are stressed on the last syllable, always have an accent.

   Seis is a short word and only has one syllable, so it doesn’t require one. However, dieciséis is a longer word, so it does need one. Don’t worry too much about it for now; we promise it’s not as hard as it sounds, but now is not the time.

   We said this change happens in two more numbers: these are veintitrés (23) and veintiséis (26). It’s for the exact same reason.

Now that we’ve seen the hardest one, let’s look at the rest of the numbers higher than 16. Do you notice that it’s always ten, or twenty, or thirty, followed by y and another number? This is the pattern we were talking about. With tens and twenties, these words are written together like we saw previously and might show a few changes, but once we reach the thirties, they start being written separately, so it becomes a lot clearer.

• 10 – diez
• 11 – once
• 12 – doce
• 13 – trece
• 14 – catorce
• 15 – quince
• 16 – dieciséis
• 17 – diecisiete
• 18 – dieciocho
• 19 – diecinueve
• 20 – veinte
• 21 – veintiuno
• 22 – veintidós
• 23 – veintitrés
• 24 – veinticuatro
• 25 – veinticinco
• 26 – veintiséis
• 30 – treinta
• 31 – treinta y uno
• 32 – treinta y dos
• 33 – treinta y tres
• 40 – cuarenta
• 41 – cuarenta y uno
• 42 – cuarenta y dos
• 50 – cincuenta
• 60 – sesenta
• 70 – setenta
• 80 – ochenta
• 90 – noventa

• Numbers up to 1000

There are a few things you need to be careful with:

1. Notice that 100 is cien, but in every other number that follows it changes to ciento and it’s followed by the next number. For example, 101 is ciento uno and 187 would be ciento ochenta y siete.
2. Unlike in English, hundreds are written in one word. For example, doscientos (one word) = “two hundred” (two words). However, what follows it does work like in English: a space, and then the next number, in the same way it would normally be written. For example, “eight hundred forty-two” would be ochocientos cuarenta y dos in Spanish.
3. In English, the word “hundred” doesn’t change, whether it’s one-hundred, two-hundred, or four-hundred. This does change a little bit in Spanish: if it’s, for example, 156, we’ll say ciento cincuenta y seis, but if it’s 470, we’ll say cuatrocientos setenta. Do you see what we’re talking about? Instead of ciento, when it’s more than one hundred, we add the letter s at the end to make it plural, so it will be cientos.
4. Sometimes, the number in front of cientos will be the exact same word we learned in the beginning, such as cuatrocientos (400) or ochocientos (800), but there are others that are a bit irregular. These are setecientos (700) and novecientos (900), that don’t exactly use the words siete (7) and nueve (9). The most different one is quinientos (500), which sounds completely different than cinco (5) and doesn’t even end with cientos. It’s a special one, sorry about that.
5. The words for hundreds can be masculine or feminine, depending on the noun they’re modifying. For example, if we’re talking about 300 T-shirts, because that’s a feminine word in Spanish, we would say trescientas camisetas, but if we’re talking about 300 dishes, we’ll say trescientos platos. If you’re just counting, because the number isn’t related to any noun, you don’t need to worry about its gender.

Now that we know all this, let’s take a look at the list:

• 100 – cien
• 101 – ciento uno
• 102 – ciento dos
• 103 – ciento tres
• 110 – ciento diez
• 111 – ciento once
• 135 – ciento treinta y cinco
• 200 – doscientos
• 201 – doscientos uno
• 202 – doscientos dos
• 300 – trescientos
• 400 – cuatrocientos
• 500 – quinientos
• 600 – seiscientos
• 700 – setecientos
• 800 – ochocientos
• 900 – novecientos
• 1,000 – mil

• Thousands and millions

Did you think learning numbers up to 1,000 wasn’t enough? We got you covered. If, on the other hand, you think this is too much for you, don’t worry. Come back when you’re ready.

However, thousands and millions happen to be easier than hundreds, because in this case they do work exactly like in English: number + mil (“thousand”) or millón (“million”).

There’s only one thing you need to keep in mind for now: In Spanish, big numbers are broken up with dots, instead of commas. In the list of numbers below we’ll use the English standard so there’s no confusion, but for example, 2,345,392,203 in Spanish would be written 2.345.392.203.

• 2,000 – dos mil
• 2,001 – dos mil uno
• 2,018 – dos mil dieciocho
• 2,245 – dos mil doscientos cuarenta y cinco
• 3,000 – tres mil
• 10,000 – diez mil
• 20,000 – veinte mil
• 44,100 – cuarenta y cuatro mil cien
• 1,000,000 – un millón (Note that here we do need the word un in front of millón)
• 2,000,000 – dos millones
• 4,023,150 – cuatro millones veintitrés mil ciento cincuenta

We could keep going, but we won’t, because we need to tell you something more important. We apologize in advance, because this might be confusing, but unfortunately, an American “one billion” isn’t equivalent to a Spanish un billón. Yes, we mean exactly what you just read. Let’s be a little bit more specific:

• 1,000,000,000 = mil millones or un millardo = “one billion”
• 1,000,000,000,000 = un billón = “one trillion”

We’re sure you’re already hoping you never have to refer to these numbers in Spanish, but here’s a specific example: in English, you would say that in the world there are over 7-billion people. However, in Spanish, you would have to say there are over siete mil millones.

• Ordinal Numbers

When it comes to ordinal numbers, writing abbreviations is really easy, because they don’t change from number to number like they do in English. All you need to do is write whatever number you need followed by o if it refers to something or someone masculine, or a if it has a feminine reference.

For example, in an address, if you want to express that you live on the third floor, in the second apartment, you would need to write: 3o 2a. The first one refers to el piso (“floor”) and the second one to la casa (“house,” but it refers to the apartment).

• 1st – primero / primera
• 2nd – segundo / segunda
• 3rd – tercero / tercera
• 4th – cuarto / cuarta
• 5th – quinto / quinta
• 6th – sexto / sexto
• 7th – séptimo / séptima
• 8th – octavo / octava
• 9th – noveno / novena
• 10th – décimo / décima

Following the previous example, 3o 2a would be spelled tercero segunda.

2. Giving Your Phone Number

When giving a phone number in Spanish, there are a few different ways you can express these numbers. This shouldn’t come as a surprise, because we’re sure it happens in most languages. You can say them number by number, or two numbers at a time, or three. Because we’re only getting started here, we recommend saying it number by number.

Example:
A: ¿Me puedes dar tu número de teléfono?
B: Claro. Mi número es 612 934 213 (seis uno dos, nueve tres cuatro, dos uno tres).

Translation:
A: “Could you give me your phone number?”
B: “Of course. My number is 612 934 213.”

3. Saying Prices and Shopping

In Spanish, decimal numbers are expressed with a comma instead of a dot, so we wouldn’t write or pronounce 2.7 (two point seven), but 2,7 (dos coma siete: “two comma seven”). In prices, even though we write it, we generally don’t pronounce the word coma.

When shopping in Spain, remember that our currency is euros, like in most European countries. You might notice in the following examples that we always place the € symbol after the number. In the examples below we’ve also expressed two different ways of saying numbers in prices, and they are both equally correct.

Between euros and cents it’s optional to say con, which means “with.” To give you a literal translation in English, it would be, for example, “two euros with fifty [cents]).” Moreover, you have the option of indicating the name of the currency, which in this case is euros, or just ignoring it.

The same thing goes for the word for “cents,” which is céntimos. Pay attention to the examples. In bold, we’ve marked all the optional words.

Example:
A: Disculpa, ¿cuánto cuesta esta libreta?
B: Cuesta 1,50 € (uno [con] cincuenta or un euro [con] cincuenta [céntimos]).

Translation:
A: “Excuse me, how much does this notebook cost?”
B: “It costs €1.50.”

Example:
A: ¿Cuánto es?
B: Son 56,78 € (cincuenta y seis [con] setenta y ocho or cincuenta y seis euros [con] setenta y ocho [céntimos]).

Translation:
A: “How much is it?”
B: “It’s €56.78.”

4. Telling the Time

There are a few noticeable differences between telling the time in Spanish and in English. For example, you’ll probably find that in the following list, all phrases begin with la or las. In case you don’t know that yet, la is an article that means “the.” To be a little more specific, it’s a feminine article. It’s not that time is feminine or anything, even though the word hora, which means “time,” is feminine, but when we need to say what time it is in Spanish, we’ll always use a feminine article.

Because Spanish is a pro-drop language (which means we tend to not use the subject when speaking), we don’t need to start the sentence with a pronoun like in English (“It’s half past five”). We can start with the verb ser in its right conjugation (don’t be scared, it’s actually easy) or directly with the article we just mentioned, followed by the time.

1:00 → La una [en punto] One o’clock	2:00 → Las dos [en punto] Two o’clock	10:05 → Las diez y cinco Five past ten
2:10 → Las dos y diez Ten past two	7:15 → Las siete y cuarto Quarter past seven	4:30 → Las cuatro y media Half past four
7:45 → Las ocho menos cuarto Quarter to eight	11:53 → Las doce menos siete Seven to twelve	2:55 → Las tres menos cinco Five to three

Example:
A: ¿Qué hora es?
B: (Son) las dos menos cuarto.

Translation:
A: “What time is it?”
B: “It’s a quarter to two.”

If you want to learn more about telling the time, check out our How to Tell Time in Spanish video lesson.

5. Saying Dates

Notice that in Spanish, just like in most languages (and unlike in American English), we express first the day and then the month. Another difference is that we don’t normally use ordinal numbers, even though it’s still an option; if we want to refer to April 3, we will say tres de abril instead of tercero de abril.

As you might have already realized and as we’ll see in the following examples, months and days of the week in Spanish aren’t spelled in capital letters like they are in English. If you don’t know months in Spanish yet, you can find them in our vocabulary list Talking about Months in Spanish, and for other vocabulary related to the days of the week, Talking about Days.

Example:
A: ¿Qué día es hoy?
B: (Es) miércoles dos de mayo.

Translation:
A: “What day is it today?”
B: “It’s Wednesday, May the 2nd.”

Example:
A: ¿Cuándo es tu cumpleaños?
B: (Es) el dieciséis de noviembre.

Translation:
A: “When is your birthday?”
B: “It’s on November the 16th.”

6. Basic Math

Luckily, these things don’t change from language to language. Could you imagine if sums were different in other languages? That would be chaos. The only thing that changes is the way we express them, both the calculation and the result.

1- Sumas

Example:
2 + 3 = 5
Dos más tres son cinco
“Two plus three is five”

Translation:
Dos más tres es igual a cinco
“Two plus three is equal to five”

2- Restas

Example:
10 – 4 = 6
Diez menos cuatro son seis
“Ten minus four is six”

Translation:
Diez menos cuatro es igual a seis
“Ten minus four is equal to six”

If you happen to be a big Math fan and you’re interested in learning some more Math in Spanish, check out our Top 10 Must Know Math Words in Spanish video lesson.

7. How SpanishPod101.com Can Help You Learn More Spanish

In your language-learning, Spanish numbers are one of the most important topics you’ll need to learn and memorize. Aside from counting and other uses we mentioned above, you can even use Spanish numbers to learn Spanish pronunciation.

Now that you know all numbers in Spanish and how to use them in the most common situations, you’re not going to stop there, right? There’s so much more you can learn at SpanishPod101.com, if you give us a chance. Check out our lessons, podcasts, articles, and vocabulary lists to learn everything you need and more to become fluent in Spanish, the second-most natively spoken language, after Chinese.

If you’re interested in learning even more numbers, check out our list of Spanish Numbers. Numbers are the same in Spain and Mexico and only show differences in pronunciation, so feel free to take a look at that list even if you’re learning Spanish from Spain.

You’re learning to speak Spanish, and it’s going well. Your confidence is growing! So much so that you feel ready to share your experiences on social media—in Spanish.

At Learn Spanish, we make this easy for you to get it right the first time. Post like a boss with these phrases and guidelines, and get to practice your Spanish in the process.

1. Talking about Your Restaurant Visit in Mexican Spanish

Eating out is fun, and often an experience you’d like to share. Take a pic, and start a conversation on social media in Spanish. Your friend will be amazed by your language skills…and perhaps your taste in restaurants!

Antonio eats at a restaurant with his friends, posts an image of it, and leaves this comment:

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Let’s break down Antonio’s post.

Probando el restaurante italiano nuevo.
“Trying out the new Italian restaurant.”

1- Probando

First is an expression meaning “Trying out.”
This word in the gerund form is useful for short posts, because it doesn’t have to be conjugated. It can also be used when talking about trying out things such as electronic devices and cars.

2- el restaurante italiano nuevo.

Then comes the phrase – “the new Italian restaurant.”
In Spanish, most of the time, adjectives go after the noun. Italian restaurants are very popular in Mexico, especially if you are craving good pizza.

COMMENTS

In response, Antonio’s friends leave some comments.

1- ¡Me hubieras llevado!

His girlfriend, Cristina, uses an expression meaning – “You should have taken me!”
Cristina expresses here that she wishes she was with her boyfriend rather.

2- Se oye caro.

His college friend, Javier, uses an expression meaning – “Sounds expensive.”
Javier has reservations about the costliness of the food.

3- ¡Disfruta mucho!

His neighbor, Angelica, uses an expression meaning – “Enjoy (a lot)!”
Angelica simply wishes him a good time.

4- Estoy segura que les va a encantar.

His high school friend, Karen, uses an expression meaning – “I’m sure you guys will love it.”
Karen is also optimistic that this is an enjoyable event.

VOCABULARY

Find below the key vocabulary for this lesson:

restaurante: “restaurant”

probando: “testing, trying out”

nuevo, nueva: “new”

mucho: “a lot”

les va a encantar: “you / they are going to love it “

hubieras: “you should have”

caro, cara: “expensive “

So, let’s practice a bit. If a friend posted something about having dinner with friends, which phrase would you use?

Now go visit a Spanish restaurant, and wow the staff with your language skills!

2. Post about Your Mall Visit in Mexican Spanish

Another super topic for social media is shopping—everybody does it, most everybody loves it, and your friends on social media are probably curious about your shopping sprees! Share these Spanish phrases in posts when you visit a mall.

Cristina shop with her sister at the mall, posts an image of it, and leaves this comment:

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Let’s break down Cristina’s post.

Para las compras mi hermana es la mejor.
“Going shopping with my sister is the best.”

1- Para las compras

First is an expression meaning “For shopping.”
This phrase in English is a verb, but in Spanish it is a plural noun.

2- mi hermana es la mejor

Then comes the phrase – “my sister is the best.”
You can substitute the word for sister with any other feminine noun.

COMMENTS

In response, Cristina’s friends leave some comments.

1- ¡No, yo soy la mejor!

Her high school friend, Teresa, uses an expression meaning – “No, I’m the best!”
Teresa is playfully commenting, joking with her friend.

2- Momento familiar.

Her neighbor, Angelica, uses an expression meaning – “Family moment. ”
Angelica states the obvious – this is a warmhearted family thing.

3- ¡No te gastes todo tu salario!

Her college friend, Javier, uses an expression meaning – “Don’t spend all your salary!”
Javier playfully admonishes her not to overspend.

4- ¡Yo quiero ir!

Her boyfriend’s high school friend, Karen, uses an expression meaning – “I want to go!”
Karen takes part in the conversation by injecting this wish.

VOCABULARY

Find below the key vocabulary for this lesson:

compras: “shopping”

hermana: “sister”

mejor: “best”

salario: “salary”

momento familiar: “family time”

no te gastes: “do not spend”

quiero: “I want”

So, if a friend posted something about going shopping, which phrase would you use?

3. Talking about a Sport Day in Mexican Spanish

Sports events, whether you’re the spectator or the sports person, offer fantastic opportunity for great social media posts. Learn some handy phrases and vocabulary to start a sport-on-the-beach conversation in Spanish.

Antonio plays with his friends at the beach, posts an image of the team playing, and leaves this comment:

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Let’s break down Antonio’s post.

¡El equipo está listo para la victoria en la playa!
“The team is ready for victory on the beach!”

1- El equipo está listo

First is an expression meaning “The team is ready.”
Post this in Spanish to mean that you are ready to do something or ready for something. For example, a competition or a meal. It can also mean that you are looking forward to it.

2- para la victoria en la playa

Then comes the phrase – “for victory on the beach.”
Mexican beaches are famous tourist attractions because they’re beautiful and fun, which makes it an ideal place to have a sports match.

COMMENTS

In response, Antonio’s friends leave some comments.

1- Mucha suerte.

His supervisor, Pablo, uses an expression meaning – “Good luck”
This is a traditional, commonly-used reaction to a comment such as Antonio’s.

2- ¡Han entrenado duro!

His girlfriend, Cristina, uses an expression meaning – “You’ve trained hard!”
Cristina is sincere in her wish to encourage and support her boyfriend, and it shows with this comment!

3- Ojalá y no les llueva.

His girlfriend’s nephew, Paco, uses an expression meaning – “Hopefully it won’t rain.”
Paco is adding a less positive, but still realistic comment. Hopefully he’s not that cynical…

4- ¡Claro que estamos listos!

His college friend, Javier, uses an expression meaning – “Of course we’re ready!”
Javier is positive and optimistic that the game will go their way!

VOCABULARY

Find below the key vocabulary for this lesson:

equipo: “team”

listo: “ready”

playa: “beach”

victoria: “victory”

suerte: “luck”

claro: “of course”

ojalá: “hopefully”

Which phrase would you use if a friend posted something about sports?

But sport is not the only thing you can play! Play some music, and share it on social media.

4. Share a Song on Social Media in Mexican Spanish

Music is the language of the soul, they say. So, don’t hold back—share what touches your soul with your friends!

Cristina shares a song she just heard at a party, posts an image of the artist, and leaves this comment:

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Let’s break down Cristina’s post.

Para alegrarles el día, escuchen esta canción.
“To brighten your day, listen to this song.”

1- Para alegrarles el día,

First is an expression meaning “To brighten your day,.”
This phrase is used a lot on social media to share something you think people would like.

2- escuchen esta canción

Then comes the phrase – “listen to this song.”
You can use this phrase to recommend a song.

COMMENTS

In response, Cristina’s friends leave some comments.

1- ¡Gracias!

Her neighbor, Angelica, uses an expression meaning – “Thank you!”
Angelica is grateful, and says so in this short and sweet post!

2- Que moderna salió, tía.

Her nephew, Paco, uses an expression meaning – “You turned out to be a modern woman, aunt. ”
Paco gives his aunt a compliment, meaning he probably likes the song!

3- ¡Ah, de la fiesta!

Her boyfriend’s high school friend, Karen, uses an expression meaning – “Ah, from the party!”
Karen remembers this song from somewhere.

4- Que extraña música.

Her supervisor, Pablo, uses an expression meaning – “That’s strange music.”
Pablo is perhaps a bit old-fashioned, but his opinion is keeping the conversation going.

VOCABULARY

Find below the key vocabulary for this lesson:

canción: “song”

alegrar: “to lighten up”

moderna: “modern”

tía: “tía”

fiesta: “party”

extraño, extraña: “strange”

música: “music”

Which song would you share? And what would you say to a friend who posted something about sharing music or videos?

Now you know how to start a conversation about a song or a video on social media!

5. Mexican Spanish Social Media Comments about a Concert

Still on the theme of music—visiting live concerts and shows just have to be shared with your friends. Here are some handy phrases and vocab to wow your followers in Spanish!

Antonio goes to a concert, posts an image of the band, and leaves this comment:

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Let’s break down Antonio’s post.

¡La banda se oye mejor en vivo, inolvidable!
“The band sounds better live. Unforgettable!”

1- La banda se oye mejor en vivo

First is an expression meaning “The band sounds better live.”
You can change the noun to express that something is best experienced in person.

2- inolvidable

Then comes the phrase – “unforgettable.”
This is mainly used to express that something is really good, but it can also be used to express that something is very bad.

COMMENTS

In response, Antonio’s friends leave some comments.

1- Ya está muy viejo para esos conciertos.

His girlfriend’s nephew, Paco, uses an expression meaning – “You’re too old for those concerts.”
It seems the band is more popular with young people – or people younger than Antonio! Paco can be a bit negative with this comment.

2- ¡Vas a ser el más viejo ahí!

His girlfriend’s high school friend, Teresa, uses an expression meaning – “You’ll be the oldest one there!”
Teresa agrees with Paco, though, so who knows? Is Antonio too old to attend these concerts, or are these two just making conversation?

3- ¡No hagas caso, vamos a disfrutar!

His college friend, Javier, uses an expression meaning – “Don’t listen. Let’s enjoy!”
Javier clearly feel that Teresa and Paco’s opinions don’t really matter in this instance, and recommends that they just enjoy the show. Good advice!

4- Una de las mejores bandas.

His high school friend, Karen, uses an expression meaning – “One of the best bands.”
Karen feels optimistic about the quality of the band.

VOCABULARY

Find below the key vocabulary for this lesson:

banda: “band”

inolvidable: “unforgettable”

concierto: “concert”

disfrutar: “to enjoy”

una de las mejores: “one of the best”

se oye mejor: “it sounds better”

en vivo: “live”

If a friend posted something about a concert, which phrase would you use?

6. Talking about an Unfortunate Accident in Mexican Spanish

Oh dear. You broke something by accident. Use these Spanish phrases to start a thread on social media. Or maybe just to let your friends know why you are not contacting them!

Cristina accidentally breaks her mobile phone, and leaves this comment:

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Let’s break down Cristina’s post.

Qué lástima, mi celular ha muerto.
“What a shame. My cellphone (has) died.”

1- Qué lástima

First is an expression meaning “What a pity”
A phrase used to express that something unfortunate has happened.

2- mi celular ha muerto

Then comes the phrase – “my cellphone has died.”
A phrase used to express that the “cellphone” isn’t working anymore. If ‘cellphone’ was changed to another object, it would also mean that that object no longer works.

COMMENTS

In response, Cristina’s friends leave some comments.

1- Nunca te duran.

Her nephew, Paco, uses an expression meaning – “You never make them last. ”
Paco is being negative in his reaction with this criticism, or perhaps this is just the way he and his aunt banter with one another?

2- Ya tienes excusa para comprar el más nuevo.

Her high school friend, Teresa, uses an expression meaning – “Now you have an excuse to buy the newest one.”
Teresa offers Cristina a positive out – the phone can be replaced with a better one.

3- ¡Espero que no haya sido a propósito!

Her boyfriend, Antonio, uses an expression meaning – “I hope it wasn’t on purpose!”
Antonio seems to comment in response to Teresa’s post! He seems to be making conversation.

4- Se puede arreglar.

Her supervisor, Pablo, uses an expression meaning – “It can be fixed.”
Pablo has sober advice.

VOCABULARY

Find below the key vocabulary for this lesson:

qué lástima: “what a pity, what a shame”

celular: “cellphone”

nunca: “never”

excusa: “excuse”

comprar: “to buy”

arreglar: “to fix”

a propósito: “on purpose”

If a friend posted something about having broken something by accident, which phrase would you use?

So, now you know how to discuss an accident in Spanish. Well done!

7. Chat about Your Boredom on Social Media in Mexican Spanish

Sometimes, we’re just bored with how life goes. And to alleviate the boredom, we write about it on social media. Add some excitement to your posts by addressing your friends and followers in Spanish!

Antonio gets bored at home, and leaves this comment:

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Let’s break down Antonio’s post.

Estoy aburrido, ¿qué recomiendan?
“I’m bored, what do you recommend (to do)?”

1- Estoy aburrido

First is an expression meaning “I’m bored.”
This is commonly used on social media to invite people to start an activity.

2- ¿qué recomiendan?

Then comes the phrase – “what do you recommend?.”
This question can be asked for opinions, not only about activities, but of other things such as food and movies.

COMMENTS

In response, Antonio’s friends leave some comments.

1- ¡Ven y nos aburrimos juntos!

His girlfriend, Cristina, uses an expression meaning – “Come and let’s be bored together!”
Cristina is being a good girlfriend and has sympathy with his feelings. She offers a good solution!

2- Ponte a limpiar la casa.

His college friend, Javier, uses an expression meaning – “Get (on) to cleaning the house.”
Javier is a clown and suggests that Antonio engages in housecleaning. He really must be joking…

3- Podrías venir a trabajar extra…

His supervisor, Pablo, uses an expression meaning – “You could come work overtime…”
Pablo has a sober solution, but one that Antonio is unlikely to take, right?

4- ¡Yo tampoco quiero estar aburrida!

His girlfriend’s high school friend, Teresa, uses an expression meaning – “I don’t want to be bored either!”
Teresa shares a personal experience, a good way to participate in a conversation.

VOCABULARY

Find below the key vocabulary for this lesson:

aburrido, aburrida: “bored”

qué: “what”

casa: “house”

venir: “to come”

limpiar: “to clean”

recomendar: “to recommend”

trabajar extra: “to work overtime”

If a friend posted something about being bored, which phrase would you use?

Still bored? Share another feeling and see if you can start a conversation!

8. Exhausted? Share It on Social Media in Mexican Spanish

Sitting in public transport after work, feeling like chatting online? Well, converse in Spanish about how you feel, and let your friends join in!

Cristina feels exhausted after a long day at work, posts an image of herself looking tired, and leaves this comment:

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Let’s break down Cristina’s post.

¡Por fin puedo ir a descansar a mi casa!
“Finally, I can go rest at home!”

1- Por fin

First is an expression meaning “At last.”
This phrase is used to express relief over something that is finally done or finished.

2- puedo ir a descansar a mi casa

Then comes the phrase – “I can go rest at home.”
Use this pattern when you are allowing yourself to do something.

COMMENTS

In response, Cristina’s friends leave some comments.

1- Te estaré esperando con la cena.

Her boyfriend, Antonio, uses an expression meaning – “I’ll be waiting with dinner.”
Antonio is being a boyfriend from heaven!

2- ¡Qué tarde saliste del trabajo!

Her neighbor, Angelica, uses an expression meaning – “You got out really late!”
Angelica feels sorry for Cristina that she had to leave work so late.

3- ¡Ya mero serás libre!

Her high school friend, Teresa, uses an expression meaning – “You’re almost free!”
There is a silver lining to this dark cloud! Teresa kindly reminds Cristina that the suffering is almost over.

4- Todos tenemos que trabajar duro.

Her college friend, Javier, uses an expression meaning – “We all have to work hard.”
Javier reminds her that she’s not alone in her predicament.

VOCABULARY

Find below the key vocabulary for this lesson:

por fin: “at last, finally”

descansar: “to rest”

trabajo: “job, work”

ya mero: “almost”

libre: “free”

te estaré esperando: “I will be waiting for you”

tarde: “late”

If a friend posted something about being exhausted, which phrase would you use?

Now you know how to say you’re exhausted in Spanish! Well done.

9. Talking about an Injury in Mexican Spanish

So life happens, and you manage to hurt yourself during a soccer game. Very Tweet-worthy! Here’s how to do it in Spanish.

Antonio suffers a painful injury, posts an image of it, and leaves this comment:

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Let’s break down Antonio’s post.

¡El entrenamiento de fútbol me ha costado una pierna, literalmente!
“Soccer training has cost me a leg, literally!”

1- El entrenamiento de fútbol me ha costado una pierna

First is an expression meaning “Soccer training has cost me a leg.”
You can change the word leg for another noun in this phrase to express that something has cost you more than money.

2- literalmente

Then comes the phrase – “literally.”
An adverb that means something is in a literal manner.

COMMENTS

In response, Antonio’s friends leave some comments.

1- Ya no puede hacer ejercicios pesados.

His girlfriend’s nephew, Paco, uses an expression meaning – “You can’t do heavy exercises.”
Paco feels the need to remind Antonio of something he undoubtedly knows.

2- ¿Qué pasó?

His girlfriend’s high school friend, Teresa, uses an expression meaning – “What happened?”
Teresa shows her concern by being interested in the news. She asks for more details.

3- Estoy segura que no es tan grave.

His high school friend, Karen, uses an expression meaning – “I’m sure it’s not too serious.”
Use this expression to show you are feeling optimistic.

4- Por eso se retiran jóvenes los futbolistas.

His college friend, Javier, uses an expression meaning – “That’s why soccer players retire young.”
Javier doesn’t feel positive about professional soccer players’ careers.

VOCABULARY

Find below the key vocabulary for this lesson:

entrenamiento: “training”

me ha costado: “It has cost me”

pierna: “leg”

grave: “serious”

¿Qué pasó?: “What happened?”

joven: “young”

If a friend posted something about being injured, which phrase would you use?

We love to share our fortunes and misfortunes; somehow that makes us feel connected to others.

10. Starting a Conversation Feeling Disappointed in Mexican Spanish

Sometimes things don’t go the way we planned. Share your disappointment about this with your friends!

Cristina feels disappointed about today’s weather, posts an image of it, and leaves this comment:

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Let’s break down Cristina’s post.

Yo que quería salir pero esta lluvia no se va a ir.
“I wanted to go out, but this rain isn’t going to leave.”

1- Yo que quería

First is an expression meaning “I wanted.”
This phrase is used to express that you wanted something or wanted to do something but there is a factor that is not letting you achieve it.

2- salir pero esta lluvia no se va a ir

Then comes the phrase – “to go out but this rain isn’t going to leave.”
Place the reason why you couldn’t get or do something after ‘but’.

COMMENTS

In response, Cristina’s friends leave some comments.

1- Pero si podemos hacer algo adentro.

Her boyfriend, Antonio, uses an expression meaning – “But we can do something indoors.”
Antonio is being supportive by suggesting that they turn the situation around. Good for him!

2- Podemos ir al cine.

Her boyfriend’s high school friend, Karen, uses an expression meaning – “We can go to the movies.”
Karen is also offering a suggestion to alleviate Cristina’s problem.

3- Ten mucho cuidado si vas a manejar.

Her neighbor, Angelica, uses an expression meaning – “Be very careful if you’re going to drive.”
Angelica is more concerned with Cristina’s safety on the wet roads.

4- Nos arruinó el fin de semana.

Her college friend, Javier, uses an expression meaning – “It ruined our weekend. ”
Javier commiserates by sharing a personal experience. It also rained on his parade!

VOCABULARY

Find below the key vocabulary for this lesson:

salir: “to get out, to go out”

lluvia: “rain”

adentro: “inside, indoors”

cine: “movies”

manejar: “to drive”

arruinar: “to ruin, to mess up”

fin de semana: “weekend”

How would you comment in Spanish when a friend is disappointed?

Not all posts need to be about a negative feeling, though!

11. Talking about Your Relationship Status in Mexican Spanish

Don’t just change your relationship status in Settings, talk about it!

Antonio changes his status to “In a relationship”, posts an image of it, and leaves this comment:

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Let’s break down Antonio’s post.

¡Mi vida ya no será igual con alguien especial a mi lado!
“My life won’t be the same with someone special by my side!”

1- Mi vida ya no será igual

First is an expression meaning “My life will not be the same.”
This phrase is used a lot to express that something has happened that will impact you greatly. It could be something with either a negative or positive impact.

2- con alguien especial a mi lado

Then comes the phrase – “with someone special by my side.”
In Mexican culture, couples like to commemorate the day on which they began their relationships. They like to give each other presents when they celebrate each month’s anniversary.

COMMENTS

In response, Antonio’s friends leave some comments.

1- ¿Quién es la suertuda?

His high school friend, Karen, uses an expression meaning – “Who’s the lucky one?”
Karen is teasing the couple by wondering who is lucky for having met who.

2- ¡Ya era hora de que te calmaras!

His girlfriend’s high school friend, Teresa, uses an expression meaning – “It’s about time you settled down!”
Teresa feels the couple should be together, that’s clear!

3- Milagro que alguien te va a aguantar.

His college friend, Javier, uses an expression meaning – “It’s a miracle that someone would put up with you.”
Javier makes fun of his friend, as guys often do with sensitive matters.

4- Qué bueno que te da gusto.

His girlfriend, Cristina, uses an expression meaning – “It’s a good thing you’re glad.”
Cristina’s comment is rather humorous. Imagine Antonio was unhappy about having a new girlfriend!

VOCABULARY

Find below the key vocabulary for this lesson:

vida: “life”

igual : “the same”

alguien: “someone, somebody”

especial: “special”

suertudo, suertuda: “lucky”

milagro: “miracle”

aguantar: “put up with”

What would you say in Spanish when a friend changes their relationship status?

Being in a good relationship with someone special is good news – don’t be shy to spread it!

12. Post about Getting Married in Mexican Spanish

Wow, so things got serious, and you’re getting married. Congratulations! Or, your friend is getting married, so talk about this in Spanish.

Cristina is getting married today, so she eaves this comment:

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Let’s break down Cristina’s post.

¡Hoy es el día más importante de mi vida, mi boda!
“Today is the most important day of my life. My wedding!”

1- Hoy es el día más importante de mi vida

First is an expression meaning “Today is the most important day of my life.”
A phrase commonly used to express that something important is going to happen on that day.

2- mi boda

Then comes the phrase – “my wedding.”
Replace this phrase with any other event or feeling that is important to you at the moment.

COMMENTS

In response, Cristina’s friends leave some comments.

1- ¡El día más importante para los dos!

Her husband, Antonio, uses an expression meaning – “The most important day for both of us!”
Antonio agrees with his wife-to-be – a very good thing! – and reminds her that this is a big day not only for her.

2- Les deseo lo mejor en este día tan especial.

Her neighbor, Angelica, uses an expression meaning – “I wish you all the best on this special day.”
A warmhearted wish for the couple.

3- ¡Estoy lista para la fiesta!

Her high school friend, Teresa, uses an expression meaning – “I’m ready for the party!”
Use this expression to be funny.

4- Muchas felicidades, lo mejor aún está por venir.

Her husband’s high school friend, Karen, uses an expression meaning – “Congratulations. The best has yet to come.”
Karen is optimistic that this is a good union and congratulates the couple accordingly.

VOCABULARY

Find below the key vocabulary for this lesson:

día : “day”

importante: “important”

boda: “wedding”

listo, lista: “ready”

felicidades: “congratulations”

venir: “to come”

aún: “yet, still”

How would you respond in Spanish to a friend’s post about getting married?

For the next topic, fast forward about a year into the future after the wedding…

13. Announcing Big News in Mexican Spanish

Wow, huge stuff is happening in your life! Announce it in Spanish.

Antonio finds out he and his wife are going to have a baby, posts an image of them, and leaves this comment:

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Let’s break down Antonio’s post.

¡Vamos a tener un bebé!
“We are going to have a baby!”

1- Vamos a

First is an expression meaning “We are going to .”
Although this expression has the plural form of the verb “to go” it can mean “we are going to”. A verb is added after to express what you are going to do as a group.

2- tener un bebé

Then comes the phrase – “have a baby.”
You can also change the word for “baby” to another noun. For example, a test, a puppy, a fun day, etc.

COMMENTS

In response, Antonio’s friends leave some comments.

1- ¡Qué alegría, muy buenas noticias!

His neighbor, Angelica, uses an expression meaning – “What joy, this is very good news!”
This is a spontaneous, warmhearted comment.

2- ¡Yo quiero ser la tía preferida!

His wife’s high school friend, Teresa, uses an expression meaning – “I want to be the favorite aunt!”
Teresa is excited about the news, and hopes to have a big role in the little one’s life.

3- ¡Felicidades! Han de estar muy emocionados.

His high school friend, Karen, uses an expression meaning – “Congratulations! You two must be very excited.”
Karen is also pleased about the news, imagining their joy too.

4- Espero que no le pongan un nombre raro.

His nephew, Paco, uses an expression meaning – “I hope you don’t give him/her a weird name.”
Paco is probably joking with the expecting parents. Otherwise he’s a rather miserable little chap!

VOCABULARY

Find below the key vocabulary for this lesson:

tener: “to have”

bebé: “baby”

alegría : “joy, happiness”

buenas noticias: “good news”

preferido, preferida: “favorite”

nombre: “name”

raro, rara: “weird”

Which phrase would you choose when a friend announces their pregnancy on social media?

So, talking about a pregnancy will get you a lot of traction on social media. But wait till you see the responses to babies!

14. Posting Mexican Spanish Comments about Your Baby

Your bundle of joy is here, and you cannot keep quiet about it! Share your thoughts in Spanish.

Cristina plays with her baby, posts an image of sweet little one, and leaves this comment:

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Let’s break down Cristina’s post.

Mi tesoro está muy contento con su mami.
“My precious is very happy with his mommy.”

1- Mi tesoro

First is an expression meaning “My precious.”
This phrase literally says “my treasure” but it is a common phrase of affection for someone. Similar to – my darling.

2- está muy contento con su mami

Then comes the phrase – “he/she is very happy with his/her mommy..”
In Mexican culture it is common to have a first name and a middle name along with two family names. One is your father’s family name and the other is your mother’s family name.

COMMENTS

In response, Cristina’s friends leave some comments.

1- ¡Cuando necesiten una niñera yo estoy disponible!

Her neighbor, Angelica, uses an expression meaning – “When you need a nanny I’m available!”
Angelica is helpful and really eager to be part of the kiddo’s life.

2- ¡Qué hermoso!

Her husband’s high school friend, Karen, uses an expression meaning – “So beautiful!”
Karen adds a positive, appreciative comment.

3- ¡Yo también quiero uno!

Her high school friend, Teresa, uses an expression meaning – “I also want one!”
Teresa is so inspired by the look of this baby that she wants one too.

4- ¿A quién le toca cambiar el pañal?

Her nephew, Paco, uses an expression meaning – “Whose turn is it to change the diaper?”
Paco is probably teasing the couple with this comment.

VOCABULARY

Find below the key vocabulary for this lesson:

tesoro: “treasure”

contento, contenta: “happy”

niñera: “nanny, babysitter”

disponible: “available”

hermoso, hermosa: “beautiful”

cambiar: “change”

a quién le toca: “who’s turn is it”

If your friend is the mother or father, which phrase would you use on social media?

Congratulations, you know the basics of chatting about a baby in Spanish! But we’re not done with families yet…

15. Mexican Spanish Comments about a Family Reunion

Family reunions – some you love, some you hate. Share about it on your feed.

Antonio goes to a family gathering, posts an image of it, and leaves this comment:

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Let’s break down Antonio’s post.

¡La mejor carne asada se come en familia!
“The best barbecue is eaten with family!”

1- La mejor carne asada

First is an expression meaning “The best barbecue.”
Mexican “barbecue” is a very popular activity for families and friends, especially during summer. The participants contribute by bringing food or drinks, and everyone enjoys long talks during and after eating.

2- se come en familia

Then comes the phrase – “is eaten with family.”
Mexican families tend to be very united, not only with close relatives and friends, but also with distant relatives. This is why reunions and events often have a large number of guests.

COMMENTS

In response, Antonio’s friends leave some comments.

1- ¡Eso es verdad!

His neighbor, Angelica, uses an expression meaning – “That’s true!”
Angelica agrees with Antonio.

2- Pensé que era la que sabe rica.

His nephew, Paco, uses an expression meaning – “I thought it’s the one that tastes good.”
Paco must be a clown…otherwise he’s a wise-nose and a know-it-all! He takes part in the conversation with wry, dry wit.

3- ¡Yo soy casi de la familia, pero no me invitan!

His wife’s high school friend, Teresa, uses an expression meaning – “I’m almost family, but you don’t invite me!”
Teresa takes part in the conversation, probably with a light heart.

4- Yo también quiero invitación para la próxima carne asada.

His high school friend, Karen, uses an expression meaning – “I want an invitation for the next barbecue, too.”
The friends all want in on this party!

VOCABULARY

Find below the key vocabulary for this lesson:

carne asada: “barbecue”

familia: “family”

verdad: “_true”

invitar: “to invite”

invitación: “invitation”

próximo: próxima: “next”

también: “too, also”

Which phrase is your favorite to comment on a friend’s photo about a family reunion?

16. Post about Your Travel Plans in Mexican Spanish

So, the family are going on holiday. Do you know how to post and leave comments in Spanish about being at the airport, waiting for a flight?

Cristina waits at the airport for her flight, posts an image of it, and leaves this comment:

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Let’s break down Cristina’s post.

¡Me choca cuando se atrasan los vuelos!
“I hate it when flights are delayed!”

1- Me choca cuando

First is an expression meaning “I hate it when.”
This is a very common phrase used in informal conversations. It literally means “It crashes to me when…”, and it is used when something bothers you, or when you hate something or someone.

2- se atrasan los vuelos

Then comes the phrase – “flights are delayed.”
Mexico is among one of the countries with the most airports in the world. 58 of its airports are international airports.

COMMENTS

In response, Cristina’s friends leave some comments.

1- Por favor avisa cuando vayas a abordar.

Her neighbor, Angelica, uses an expression meaning – “Please let me know when you are going to board.”
Angelica probably wants to be sure that Cristina is OK, therefore she asks to be kept up to date.

2- ¡Mejor tarde que nunca!

Her husband’s high school friend, Karen, uses an expression meaning – “Better late than never!”
Karen points out a positive aspect to the situation.

3- Voy a estar esperando mi recuerdo.

Her nephew, Paco, uses an expression meaning – “I will be waiting for my souvenir.”
Paco is dropping a hint here! He clearly expects to benefit from this holiday of his family’s.

4- Ese aeropuerto es terrible, buena suerte.

Her husband’s college friend, Javier, uses an expression meaning – “That airport is terrible. Good luck.”
Javier empathises by agreeing with Cristina about the service at the airport.

VOCABULARY

Find below the key vocabulary for this lesson:

vuelo: “flight”

abordar: “to board”

tarde: “late”

nunca: “never”

aeropuerto: “airport”

recuerdo: “souvenir”

terrible: “terrible”

Choose and memorize your best airport phrase in Spanish!

Hopefully the rest of the trip is better!

17. Posting about an Interesting Find in Mexican Spanish

So maybe you’re strolling around at a local market, and find something interesting. Here are some handy Spanish phrases!

Antonio finds an unusual item at a local market, posts an image of it, and leaves this comment:

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Let’s break down Antonio’s post.

No tengo ni idea qué es esto pero se ve interesante.
“I have no idea what this is, but it looks interesting.”

1- No tengo ni idea

First is an expression meaning “I have no idea.”
It literally translates to “I don’t have no idea”. This phrase has two negatives, but it is considered grammatically correct in the Spanish language.

2- qué es esto pero se ve interesante

Then comes the phrase – “what this is but it looks interesting.”
The phrase “it looks interesting” in Spanish is used sometimes sarcastically. So pay attention to the speaker’s facial expression while they’re saying it.

COMMENTS

In response, Antonio’s friends leave some comments.

1- Parece ser una antigüedad.

His supervisor, Pablo, uses an expression meaning – “It seems to be an antique.”
Pablo seems to know about these things, but he’s not sure.

2- Se ve rara, con razón nadie la ha comprado.

His college friend, Javier, uses an expression meaning – “It looks weird. No wonder nobody has bought it.”
Javier doesn’t seem to think much of Antonio’s find.

3- En ese mercado siempre hay cosas interesantes.

His high school friend, Karen, uses an expression meaning – “There are always interesting things in that market.”
Karen feels optimistic that the find is at least interesting.

4- Tal vez tiene valor histórico.

His wife, Cristina, uses an expression meaning – “Maybe it has historical value. ”
Cristina wants to be positive about Antonio’s find.

VOCABULARY

Find below the key vocabulary for this lesson:

ni idea: “no idea”

antigüedad: “antiquity”

raro, rara: “weird”

mercado: “market”

siempre: “always”

cosa: “thing”

valor: “value”

Which phrase would you use to comment on a friend’s interesting find?

Perhaps you will even learn the identity of your find! Or perhaps you’re on holiday, and visiting interesting places…

18. Post about a Sightseeing Trip in Mexican Spanish

Let your friends know what you’re up to in Spanish, especially when visiting a remarkable place! Don’t forget the photo.

Cristina visits a famous landmark, posts an image of it, and leaves this comment:

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Let’s break down Cristina’s post.

¡Estoy tan agradecida de poder visitar este bello lugar!
“I am so grateful to be able to visit this beautiful place!”

1- Estoy tan agradecida

First is an expression meaning “I am so grateful.”
A common, formal phrase used to express gratitude for something or towards someone, or to express happiness over something, someone, or a situation.

2- de poder visitar este bello lugar

Then comes the phrase – “to be able to visit this beautiful place.”
Just change this part of the expression to refer to the subject of your gratitude.

COMMENTS

In response, Cristina’s friends leave some comments.

1- ¡Qué gran oportunidad!

Her neighbor, Angelica, uses an expression meaning – “What a great opportunity!”
Angelica basically agrees with Cristina about the experience.

2- ¡No te vayas a quedar ahí para siempre!

Her high school friend, Teresa, uses an expression meaning – “Don’t stay there forever!”
Teresa is making a joke about Cristina’s love of the beautiful place.

3- ¡Yo me uniré al siguiente viaje!

Her husband’s high school friend, Karen, uses an expression meaning – “I will join you on your next trip!”
Karen hopes to go there too.

4- Ese es un monumento cultural muy importante.

Her supervisor, Pablo, uses an expression meaning – “That is a very important cultural monument.”
Pablo shares his knowledge of the landmark, and makes an interesting contribution to the conversation.

VOCABULARY

Find below the key vocabulary for this lesson:

agradecido, agradecida: “grateful”

visitar: “to visit”

bello lugar: “beautiful place”

para siempre: “forever”

me uniré: “I will join”

viaje: “trip”

monumento: “monument”

Which phrase would you prefer when a friend posts about a famous landmark?

Share your special places with the world. Or simply post about your relaxing experiences.

19. Post about Relaxing Somewhere in Mexican Spanish

So you’re doing nothing yet you enjoy that too? Tell your social media friends about it in Spanish!

Antonio relaxes at a beautiful place, posts an image of it, and leaves this comment:

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Let’s break down Antonio’s post.

Me merecía un buen descanso en un paraíso.
“I deserved a good rest in paradise.”

1- Me merecía

First is an expression meaning “I deserved.”
The phrase is translated as “I deserve,” but it is interpreted as rightfully deserving of something. It is commonly used after receiving or experiencing something that you had longed for.

2- un buen descanso en un paraíso

Then comes the phrase – “a good rest in paradise.”
Mexico is well known for its beautiful beaches, the most famous of which are Cancun, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and Acapulco. Tourists come from all over the world to enjoy the Mexican beaches.

COMMENTS

In response, Antonio’s friends leave some comments.

1- No creo que sea tan merecido.

His college friend, Javier, uses an expression meaning – “I don’t think you deserve it that much.”
Javier is being frivolous as he partakes in the conversation. He makes fun of his friend.

2- Todos lo merecemos de vez en cuando.

His neighbor, Angelica, uses an expression meaning – “We all deserve it once in a while.”
Angelica disagrees with Javier, feeling that Antonio probably deserves relaxation sometimes!

3- Es un buen lugar para relajarse.

His high school friend, Karen, uses an expression meaning – “It is a good place to relax.”
Karen feels the place contributes to relaxation.

4- Que mal si está lleno de turistas.

His wife’s nephew, Paco, uses an expression meaning – “Too bad if it’s full of tourists.”
Paco is adding the note of negativity or criticism to the conversation – who knows what’s up with this nephew of Cristina’s!

VOCABULARY

Find below the key vocabulary for this lesson:

descanso: “break”

paraíso: “paradise”

merecido, merecida: “deserved”

relajarse: “to relax “

lleno, llena: “full”

turista: “tourist”

todos: “everyone, all”

Which phrase would you use to comment in a friend’s feed?

The break was great, but now it’s time to return home.

20. What to Say in Mexican Spanish When You’re Home Again

And you’re back! What will you share with friends and followers?

Cristina returns home after a vacation, posts an image of it, and leaves this comment:

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Let’s break down Cristina’s post.

Cansada pero feliz de estar de vuelta en la casa.
“Tired but happy to be back home.”

1- Cansada pero feliz

First is an expression meaning “Tired but happy.”
A commonly used phrase on social media that is used after finishing an activity. In this example, the first word is a feminine adjective that can also be changed to masculine.

2- de estar de vuelta en la casa

Then comes the phrase – “to be back home.”
This phrase can be changed to express why you are happy. You can change the verb and the noun to fit your situation.

COMMENTS

In response, Cristina’s friends leave some comments.

1- ¡Bienvenida de vuelta!

Her neighbor, Angelica, uses an expression meaning – “Welcome back!”
Angelica uses a warmhearted, traditional and commonly-used response to Cristina’s news.

2- Ahora empieza la tarea de desempacar.

Her college friend, Javier, uses an expression meaning – “The task of unpacking starts now.”
Javier reminds them of reality.

3- Espero que no se les haya olvidado mi regalo.

Her nephew, Paco, uses an expression meaning – “I hope you did not forget my gift.”
Paco seems to think only of himself with this comment!

4- Quiero saber todo sobre el viaje.

Her husband’s high school friend, Karen, uses an expression meaning – “I want to hear all about your trip.”
Karen is excited to hear the details of the vacation.

VOCABULARY

Find below the key vocabulary for this lesson:

cansado, cansada: “tired”

feliz: “happy”

bienvenido, bienvenida: “welcome”

tarea: “task, chore”

desempacar: “unpack”

sobre: “about”

oír: “to hear”

How would you welcome a friend back from a trip?

What do you post on social media during a public commemoration day such as Independence Day?

21. It’s Time to Celebrate in Mexican Spanish

It’s an historic day and you wish to post something about it on social media. What would you say?

Antonio watches Independence Day fireworks show, posts an image of it, and leaves this comment:

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Let’s break down Antonio’s post.

¡Viva la Independencia!
“Hurray for Independence!”

1- Viva

First is an expression meaning “Hurray.”
This can mean “Long live…”,”Hurray”, and “Hail”. This word is very common during national holidays and is used to express support over a person and/or festivity.

2- la Independencia

Then comes the phrase – “the Independence.”
Mexican Independence Day is the biggest celebration in the country. It commemorates the beginning of the war against the Spaniards that ruled over Mexico. Fireworks are displayed in every city and events are organized by the local government for the night of September 15.

COMMENTS

In response, Antonio’s friends leave some comments.

1- ¡Qué empiece la celebración!

His wife’s high school friend, Teresa, uses an expression meaning – “Let the celebration begin!”
Teresa is equally exuberant about the big festivities.

2- ¡Feliz día de la Independencia!

His high school friend, Karen, uses an expression meaning – “Happy Independence Day!”
Karen comments with the traditional greeting used on this day.

3- Cuidado con los escandalosos

His college friend, Javier, uses an expression meaning – “Beware of the boisterous.”
Javier reminds Antonio that some participants in the festivities can be over-excited!

4- ¡Es el día en que todos somos patrióticos!

His wife’s high school friend, Teresa, uses an expression meaning – “It’s the day we’re all patriotic!”
This is pointing out a fact about the day for all Mexicans.

VOCABULARY

Find below the key vocabulary for this lesson:

viva: “hurray”

independencia: “independence”

celebración: “celebration”

escandaloso, escandalosa: “boisterous”

patriótico, patriótica: “patriotic”

empezar: “to begin”

cuidado: “watch out”

If a friend posted something about a holiday, which phrase would you use?

Independence Day and other public commemoration days are not the only special ones to remember!

22. Posting about a Birthday on Social Media in Mexican Spanish

Your friend or you are celebrating your birthday in an unexpected way. Be sure to share this on social media!

Cristina attends her surprise birthday party, posts an image of it, and leaves this comment:

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Let’s break down Cristina’s post.

¡Gracias a todos por la fiesta de cumpleaños sorpresa!
“Thank you all for the surprise birthday party!”

1- Gracias a todos por

First is an expression meaning “Thank you all for.”
It is a common practice to thank a person or people on social media for something they have done for you. The word “all” can be changed to another noun to thank someone or something particularly.

2- la fiesta de cumpleaños sorpresa

Then comes the phrase – “the surprise birthday party. .”
This can be changed to the specific thing you want to thank people for. For example, taking me to a concert, the support I have received, the great present, etc.

COMMENTS

In response, Cristina’s friends leave some comments.

1- ¡Feliz cumpleaños!

Her neighbor, Angelica, uses an expression meaning – “Happy birthday!”
This is the universal, traditional greeting on any birthday.

2- Gracias a todos por contribuir para la fiesta.

Her husband, Antonio, uses an expression meaning – “Thank you all for contributing to the party.”
Antonio is not just responding to Cristina – he makes use of the opportunity to express his gratitude to all their friends.

3- ¡Espero y cumplas muchos años más!

Her husband’s high school friend, Karen, uses an expression meaning – “I hope you have many more birthdays!”
Karen extends a warm wish to Cristina on her birthday.

4- ¿Verdad que mi pastel estuvo bien rico?

Her high school friend, Teresa, uses an expression meaning – “My cake was very tasty, right?”
Presumably Teresa baked the cake. If she didn’t, she means to be funny with this comment.

VOCABULARY

Find below the key vocabulary for this lesson:

fiesta: “party”

sorpresa: “surprise”

cumpleaños: “birthday”

contribuir: “to contribute”

años: “years”

pastel: “cake”

rico, rica: “tasty”

If a friend posted something about birthday greetings, which phrase would you use?

23. Talking about New Year on Social Media in Mexican Spanish

Impress your friends with your Spanish New Year’s wishes this year. Learn the phrases easily!

Antonio celebrates the New Year, posts an image of it, and leaves this comment:

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Let’s break down Antonio’s post.

Un brindis por un próspero año nuevo.
“A toast to a prosperous New Year.”

1- Un brindis por

First is an expression meaning “A toast to.”
As in many countries, toasts are offered during special occasions and are mainly done with alcoholic drinks. The word used during toasts in Mexico literally means “health” (in English the word is “cheers” ) as toasts are commonly done to wish good things for a person’s well being.

2- un próspero año nuevo

Then comes the phrase – “a prosperous New Year..”
New Year’s Eve is also a big celebration in Mexico. Young adults and teenagers prefer to celebrate this holidays among friends and romantic partners.

COMMENTS

In response, Antonio’s friends leave some comments.

1- ¡Salud! ¡Feliz Año Nuevo!

His high school friend, Karen, uses an expression meaning – “Cheers! Happy New Year!”
This is a casual, optimistic and commonly-used New Year’s wish.

2- ¡Brindemos por todas las metas que no vamos a cumplir!

His wife’s high school friend, Teresa, uses an expression meaning – “Let’s toast to all the goals we will not achieve!”
Teresa’s comment is realistic and funny at the same time!

3- Siempre nos proponemos las mismas metas.

His college friend, Javier, uses an expression meaning – “We always propose the same goals.”
Javier makes conversation with this comment.

4- Espero que se propongan mejorar en el trabajo.

His supervisor, Pablo, uses an expression meaning – “I hope you propose to improve at work. ”
Pablo talks work…

VOCABULARY

Find below the key vocabulary for this lesson:

brindis: “toast”

próspero, próspera: “prosperous”

salud: “cheers”

Año Nuevo: “New Year”

brindar: “to toast”

meta: “goal”

cumplir: “to accomplish”

Which is your favorite phrase to post on social media during New Year?

But before New Year’s Day comes another important day…

24. What to Post on Christmas Day in Mexican Spanish

What will you say in Spanish about Christmas?

Cristina celebrates Christmas with her family, posts an image of it, and leaves this comment:

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Let’s break down Cristina’s post.

¡Feliz Navidad a todos y disfruten de la nieve!
“Merry Christmas to everyone and enjoy the snow!”

1- Feliz Navidad a todos

First is an expression meaning “Merry Christmas to all.”
This phrase is used frequently during Christmas season. Christmas in Mexico is a time celebrated with family. Most business are closed on the 24th and 25th of December.

2- y disfruten de la nieve

Then comes the phrase – “and enjoy the snow.”
The word for “snow” can also be changed to another noun or phrase. For example, gifts, family, Christmas’ dinner, etc.

COMMENTS

In response, Cristina’s friends leave some comments.

1- Sube fotos de los regalos que trajo Santa Claus.

Her high school friend, Teresa, uses an expression meaning – “Upload photos of the gifts Santa Claus brought.”
Use this expression to be funny.

2- Feliz Navidad de parte de la familia.

Her nephew, Paco, uses an expression meaning – “Merry Christmas from the family. ”
This is a friendly, commonly-used wish.

3- ¡Muchas gracias por el regalo y espero que les guste el mío!

Her neighbor, Angelica, uses an expression meaning – “Thank you very much for the present, and I hope you like mine!”
Angelica uses social media to thank Cristina for her gift.

4- ¡Una Navidad con nieve, que perfecto!

Her husband’s high school friend, Karen, uses an expression meaning – “A Christmas with snow is perfect!”
Karen clearly loves the snow and feels optimistic about Christmas.

VOCABULARY

Find below the key vocabulary for this lesson:

Navidad: “Christmas”

nieve: “snow”

Santa Claus: “Santa Claus”

perfecto, perfecta: “perfect”

con: “with”

regalo: “present”

gustar: “to like”

If a friend posted something about Christmas greetings, which phrase would you use?

So, the festive season is over! Yet, there will always be other days, besides a birthday, to wish someone well.

25. Post about Your Anniversary in Mexican Spanish

Some things deserve to be celebrated, like wedding anniversaries. Learn which Spanish phrases are meaningful and best suited for this purpose!

Antonio celebrates his wedding anniversary with his wife, posts an image of it, and leaves this comment:

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Let’s break down Antonio’s post.

¡Gracias por todo lo que hemos vivido juntos, mi vida!
“Thank you for everything we have lived together, my dear! ”

1- Gracias por todo lo que hemos vivido juntos

First is an expression meaning “Thank you for all that we have lived together.”
Most married couples like to celebrate their wedding anniversary every year. They go out to dinner, give each other gifts or go on a trip.

2- mi vida

Then comes the phrase – “my dear.”
This is an affectionate way of calling your romantic partner. It is literally translates as “my life,” but it closely resembles “my dear”.

COMMENTS

In response, Antonio’s friends leave some comments.

1- ¡Feliz aniversario, te amo!

His wife, Cristina, uses an expression meaning – “Happy anniversary, I love you!”
In answer to her husband’s sweet message, Cristina replies with a simple, loving greeting.

2- ¿Qué le va a regalar a mi tía?

His nephew, Paco, uses an expression meaning – “What will you give my aunt?”
Paco seems to be protective of Cristina’s right to receive an amazing gift.

3- Felicidades a los dos por su hermoso matrimonio.

His neighbor, Angelica, uses an expression meaning – “Congratulations to both of you for your beautiful marriage.”
Angelica seems to feel inspired by this marriage, and congratulate them accordingly!

4- Disfruten su día como pareja.

His high school friend, Karen, uses an expression meaning – “Enjoy your day as a couple. ”
Karen shares a simple well-wish.

VOCABULARY

Find below the key vocabulary for this lesson:

juntos: “together”

aniversario: “anniversary”

regalar: “to gift”

hermoso, hermosa: “gorgeous”

matrimonio: “marriage”

pareja: “couple”

amar: “to love”

If a friend posted something about Anniversary greetings, which phrase would you use?

Conclusion

Learning to speak a new language will always be easier once you know key phrases that everybody uses. These would include commonly used expressions for congratulations and best wishes, etc.

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