Learning Basic Spanish Words by Hector Jones

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Learning Basic Spanish Words
by Hector Jones

Just like with any other language, when learning Spanish the first thing you need to do is learn some of the basics. Once you have a few basic words and phrases down, you will begin to understand how they work in sentences, and before you know it, you are speaking Spanish!

Section 1-Generally Useful Words
Excuse me-Con Permiso
Please- Por Favor
Thanks- Gracias
Thanks Very Much- Muchos Gracias
Could You Please Help Me? - Podria Ayudarme
You're Welcome- De Nada
Sorry- Disculpe

Section 2-
Everyday Usage Words
How much do I owe you? - Cuanto le debo
Do you speak English? - Habla Usted Ingles?
I don't speak Spanish- No hablo Espanol
Yes – Se (Si)
No – (No)
Could you repeat that please? - Podria repetirlo, por favor?
What time is it? - Que hora es?
I speak very little Spanish – Habla muy poco Espanol
I don't understand- No entiendo

Section 3-
Greetings/Goodbyes
Good Morning- Buenos Dias
Good Afternoon- Buenas Tardes
Good Evening- Buenos Noches
Hello- Hola
Goodbye- Adios
See You Later- Hasta Luego

You've probably noticed by now that there are more than a few similarities between Spanish and English, and the more you study the easier it will become. You can get surprisingly far in Spanish with just the phrases mentioned above-how far will they get you?

Author's Biography:

Posted on: November 2,2007

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