Spanish 500 Most Common Words - Core Daily Vocab Flashcards

Question 1

el / la

Accepted Answer

The (definite articles). 'El' is used for masculine singular nouns, 'la' for feminine singular nouns. Example: 'El perro es grande.' (The dog is big.) 'La casa es bonita.' (The house is pretty.)

Question 2

un / una

Accepted Answer

A, an (indefinite articles). 'Un' is used for masculine singular nouns, 'una' for feminine singular nouns. Example: 'Quiero un libro.' (I want a book.) 'Ella tiene una manzana.' (She has an apple.)

Question 3

yo

Accepted Answer

I (first person singular pronoun). Example: 'Yo hablo español.' (I speak Spanish.)

Question 4

tú

Accepted Answer

You (informal, singular pronoun). Example: '¿Tú eres de España?' (Are you from Spain?)

Question 5

él / ella / usted

Accepted Answer

He / She / You (formal, singular pronouns). 'Él' for masculine, 'ella' for feminine, 'usted' for formal 'you'. Example: 'Él trabaja mucho.' (He works a lot.) 'Ella canta bien.' (She sings well.) 'Usted es muy amable.' (You are very kind.)

Question 6

nosotros / nosotras

Accepted Answer

We (first person plural pronoun). 'Nosotros' for masculine/mixed groups, 'nosotras' for all-female groups. Example: 'Nosotros vamos al cine.' (We go to the cinema.)

Question 7

ellos / ellas / ustedes

Accepted Answer

They / You (plural pronouns). 'Ellos' for masculine/mixed groups, 'ellas' for all-female groups, 'ustedes' for formal 'you' (plural). Example: 'Ellos comen pizza.' (They eat pizza.) 'Ustedes son estudiantes.' (You all are students.)

Question 8

ser

Accepted Answer

To be (permanent characteristics, origin, time, occupation). Example: 'Yo soy estudiante.' (I am a student.) 'Ella es de México.' (She is from Mexico.)

Question 9

estar

Accepted Answer

To be (temporary states, location, feelings). Example: 'Yo estoy cansado.' (I am tired.) 'La casa está en la ciudad.' (The house is in the city.)

Question 10

tener

Accepted Answer

To have. Example: 'Tengo un perro.' (I have a dog.) 'Ella tiene hambre.' (She is hungry - literally 'She has hunger').

Question 11

ir

Accepted Answer

To go. Example: 'Voy a la tienda.' (I am going to the store.) 'Vamos a comer.' (We are going to eat.)

Question 12

hablar

Accepted Answer

To speak, to talk. Example: '¿Hablas español?' (Do you speak Spanish?) 'Ellos hablan por teléfono.' (They talk on the phone.)

Question 13

comer

Accepted Answer

To eat. Example: 'Comemos en casa.' (We eat at home.) '¿Qué vas a comer?' (What are you going to eat?)

Question 14

vivir

Accepted Answer

To live. Example: 'Vivo en Madrid.' (I live in Madrid.) 'Ellos viven felices.' (They live happily.)

Question 15

Hola

Accepted Answer

Hello, Hi. A common greeting. Example: '¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás?' (Hello! How are you?)

Question 16

Adiós

Accepted Answer

Goodbye. A common farewell. Example: 'Adiós, nos vemos mañana.' (Goodbye, see you tomorrow.)

Question 17

Gracias

Accepted Answer

Thank you. Expresses gratitude. Example: 'Gracias por tu ayuda.' (Thank you for your help.)

Question 18

Por favor

Accepted Answer

Please. Used to make a polite request. Example: '¿Puedes pasarme la sal, por favor?' (Can you pass me the salt, please?)

Question 19

De nada

Accepted Answer

You're welcome, It's nothing. A common response to 'Gracias'. Example: 'Gracias por el café.' 'De nada.' (Thanks for the coffee. You're welcome.)

Question 20

¿Cómo estás?

Accepted Answer

How are you? (informal, singular). A common question to ask about someone's well-being. Example: '¡Hola, Juan! ¿Cómo estás?' (Hello, Juan! How are you?)

Question 21

Estoy bien

Accepted Answer

I'm fine, I'm well. A common response to '¿Cómo estás?'. Example: 'Estoy bien, gracias.' (I'm fine, thank you.)

Question 22

el agua (f.)

Accepted Answer

Water. Note that 'agua' is a feminine noun, but takes the masculine article 'el' in the singular for phonetic reasons (to avoid 'la agua'). Example: 'Quiero beber el agua.' (I want to drink the water.)

Question 23

la casa

Accepted Answer

House, home. A common feminine noun. Example: 'Mi casa es grande.' (My house is big.)

Question 24

grande

Accepted Answer

Big, large. An adjective that usually goes after the noun, but can precede it for emphasis. Example: 'Tengo un perro grande.' (I have a big dog.)

Question 25

embarazada

Accepted Answer

Pregnant. (False Cognate) This word looks like 'embarrassed' but means 'pregnant'. The Spanish word for 'embarrassed' is 'avergonzado/a'. Example: 'Mi hermana está embarazada.' (My sister is pregnant.)

Spanish 500 Most Common Words - Core Daily Vocab

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