How to Say Common Phrases in Spanish

63 phrases with pronunciation guides, grouped by topic.

Pronunciation & Basics

parcero-friend chévere-cool perro-dog carro-car parranda-party año-year cumpleaños-birthday café-coffee champú-shampoo (or a traditional fruit drink)aquí-here ¡Qué más!-What's up!parcero-mate / friend

Coffee Shop Survival

tinto-black coffee quiero-I want por favor-please agua-water me hace un favor-do me a favor regala-give me / gift me la cuenta-the bill el baño-the bathroom ¿dónde queda?-where is (located)?Me llamo-My name is ¿Cómo te llamas?-What is your name?Mucho gusto-Nice to meet you

Getting Around Bogotá

A la calle-To the street Lléveme-Take me Por favor-Please la tarjeta-the card recargar-to recharge or top up chévere-cool or great ¿Dónde queda...?-Where is...?el museo-the museum la plaza-the plaza la calle-the street la carrera-the avenue el número-the number estoy-I am la entrada-the entrance rápido-fast

Food & Restaurants

la carta-the menu las entradas-the appetizers los platos fuertes-the main courses Me regala-Can I have / Give me una bandeja paisa-a bandeja paisa vegetariano-vegetarian vegano-vegan carne-meat picante-spicy mucho-much / a lot delicioso-delicious chévere-great/cool

Shopping & Markets

maracuyá-passion fruit una mano-a handful / five items la plaza-the market square descuento-discount caro-expensive la rebaja-the price reduction devolver-to return quedar-to fit talla-size pesos-pesos las vueltas-the change en efectivo-in cash

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