Practice essential Spanish phrases! Complete sentences for greetings, introductions, and everyday politeness.
¡Practica las frases esenciales en español! Completa oraciones para saludos, presentaciones y cortesía diaria.
Complete the sentence
Mastering the basics is your first step to speaking Spanish. These common expressions will help you navigate simple interactions.
State of being: English uses the verb "to be" for identity ("I am Maria") and feelings/health ("How are you?"). Spanish distinguishes them: use Ser (Yo soy) for identity/origin, and Estar (¿Cómo estás?) for well-being and location.
Tú vs. Usted: "Tú" is informal (speaking to a friend). "Usted" is formal (speaking to a stranger or an elder).
| Spanish Phrase | English Meaning |
|---|---|
| Me llamo... | My name is... (I call myself...) |
| Muchas gracias | Thanks a lot |
| Perdón / Disculpa | Excuse me / Sorry |
| No entiendo | I don't understand |
| Mucho gusto | Nice to meet you |
| Baño | Bathroom |