If you’re confused about how to get started with learning the Spanish language, then take this blog as your starting point.

These 10 basic Spanish words will get you started right away with your language journey. These will also help you while you’re visiting one of the Spanish-speaking countries.

First, Let’s begin with the 5 most widely used Spanish greetings.

1. Hola (pronounced as O-la): That’s how you say “Hello” in Spanish.
2. Gracias (pronounced as grah-syahs): That’s “Thank You” in Spanish.
3. Adiós (pronounced as ah- dyohs): Use it when you want to say “Goodbye/Bye” to somebody.
4. Buenos Días (pronounced as bweh- nohs -dee- ahs): That’s “Good Morning” in Spanish.
5. Buenas Noches (pronounced as bweh- nahs- noh- chehs): Say “Good Night” like this.

Now, let’s have a look at the other essential Spanish words.

6. Por Favor (pronounced as pohr fah-VOR): When you want to say “Please” to someone.
7. Vale (pronounced as Bah-leh): When you want to say okay to something/ You can also use this when you agree to something/ You want to say that you understood what the other person is communicating.
8. Sí (pronounced as see): That’s a “Yes” in Spanish.
9. No (pronounced as No): That’s a “No” in Spanish.
10. Perdón (pronounced as Pehr-dohn): When you want to say “Excuse me” before asking someone about something.

Learning Tip: You can use SpanishDict to learn the correct pronunciation of these mentioned Spanish words.

Here are a few conversations that can help you know how these 10 basic Spanish words are used.

Conversation 1: Marta and Valeria

Marta: ¡Hola, Buenos días! Is there any ATM nearby?

Valeria:  ¡Buenos días! ¡Sí! It’s at the end of this street.

Marta: Vale, ¡Gracias!

Valeria: ¡Adiós!

Marta: ¡Adiós!

Conversation 2: Marta and Waiter

Marta: ¡Perdón! Could you please tell me where the salad section is?

Waiter: At the end of this row.

Marta: ¡Gracias!

Conversation 3: Valeria and Waiter

Waiter: ¡Hola! What should I get for you?

Valeria: ¡Hola! Can you recommend me something, por favor?

Waiter: You should try our Paella Marinera with homemade Sangria.

Valeria: Okay, I order as you recommend.

Waiter: ¡Gracias!