Spanish Conversational Basics Flashcards
(51 cards)
How do you say “hello” in Spanish?
Hola (Hello)
How do you say “good morning” in Spanish?
Buenos días (Good morning)
How do you say “good afternoon” in Spanish?
Buenas tardes (Good afternoon)
How do you say “good evening/night” in Spanish?
Buenas noches (Good evening/night)
How do you ask “How are you?” formally in Spanish?
¿Cómo está? (How are you? - formal)
How do you ask “How are you?” informally in Spanish
¿Cómo estás? (How are you? - informal)
How do you respond to “How are you?” in Spanish?
Estoy bien (I am good)
Estoy mal (I am not good)
Así así (So-so)
How do you ask “What is your name?” formally in Spanish?
¿Cuál es su nombre? (What is your name? - formal)
How do you ask “What is your name?” informally in Spanish?
¿Cuál es tu nombre? (What is your name? - informal)
How do you say “My name is…” in Spanish?
Me llamo… (My name is…)
Mi nombre es… (My name is…)
Soy… (I am…)
How do you ask “Where are you from?” formally in Spanish?
¿De dónde es? (Where are you from? - formal)
How do you ask “Where are you from?” informally in Spanish?
¿De dónde eres? (Where are you from? - informal)
How do you say “I am from…” in Spanish?
Soy de… (I am from…)
How do you say “See you later” in Spanish?
Nos vemos (See you later)
How do you say “Goodbye” in Spanish?
Adiós (Goodbye)
How do you say “I am hungry” in Spanish?
Tengo hambre (I am hungry)
How do you say “I don’t understand” in Spanish?
No entiendo (I don’t understand)
What does No te hagas el sueco mean in Spain?
“Don’t pretend to misunderstand.” It translates to “Don’t make yourself the Swedish.”
What does Se me ha ido el santo al cielo mean in Spain?
“I forgot what I was about to say or do.” It translates to “The saint has left me to the heavens.”
What does Armar la vaca mean in Mexico?
“To raise funds.” It translates to “To build the cow.”
What does Picarse los ojos mean in Mexico?
“To procrastinate or kill time.” It translates to “To poke one’s eyes.”
What does Sacarse la gorra, che mean in Argentina?
“Don’t be so serious!” It translates to “Take the hat off, mate!”
What does Buscarle la quinta pata al gato mean in Argentina
“To make up problems where there are none.” It translates to “Looking for the cat’s fifth leg.”
Aquí hay gato encerrado
“Something smells fishy here.” (Literal: “Here, there is an enclosed cat.”)
