Some Simple Words on the Path to Learning Spanish

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 at 10:29 am

If you are about to learn Spanish or purchase a course to help you learn Spanish, it is very helpful to get a grasp on some simple Spanish words first. This can help you get the basics down so that you can expand on them and eventually become a fluent Spanish speaker.

It also becomes important to learn these simple words if you are attempting to speak to a native Spanish speaker or are traveling to a Spanish-speaking area. Even if you don’t have the time to become fluent in Spanish before your trip, you can take the time to learn the simplest words. This shows a lot of respect, and you’ll be able to get around a lot more easily.

Some simple Spanish words and their translations include:

Como te llamas? — What is your name?
Por Favor — Please
Buenas tardes — Good afternoon
Como estas? — How are you?
Aqui — here
Te amo — I love you
Buenos dias — Good morning
Gracias — Thank you

There are many other places where you can learn simple Spanish words as well. Many of these places are found on the web and there are some websites that will teach you the basics of Spanish. You can also interact with native Spanish speakers online who will be more than happy to help you expand your Spanish education!

If you’re traveling to a Spanish-speaking country soon you may want to pick up a Spanish vocabulary book. This will have English to Spanish phrases so you will be able to communicate more easily.

However, if you do have the time it is probably important for you to have a more comprehensive Spanish-speaking education. In fact, there are some programs that will help you learn Spanish in as little as 1-2 months. This is an amazing thing, and it can drastically reduce the time it takes you to learn this great language.

No matter whether you decide to stick to the simple Spanish words, or you decide to acquire a comprehensive education, you really will feel rewarded when you start to learn Spanish. It is a beautiful language and it is incredibly commonly spoken. The chances are very good that you know some Spanish speakers, or that some come into your work, and now you will be able to accomodate their needs and communicate more effectively. This is a great feeling and it’s definitely worth learning some simple Spanish terms!