Words, Terms & Phrases

In Spanish, "Right" (the direction) is written as: Derecha Listen to this word pronounced (audio)   Examples in sentences or statements   "Turn right, please." Gira a la derecha, por favor.   "Can you turn right here?" ¿Puedes girar a la derecha aquí?   "If we go right, it's faster." Si vamos por la derecha es más...

In Spanish, "Turn left" is written as: Gira a la izquierda Listen to this phrase pronounced (audio)   Examples in sentences or statements   "Turn left, please." Gira a la izquierda, por favor.   "Can you turn left?" ¿Puedes girar a la izquierda?   "I'll turn left here." Giraré a la izquierda por aquí.   "It's...

In Spanish, "Tomorrow" is written as: Mañana Listen to this word pronounced (audio)   Examples in sentences or statements   "Our vacation starts tomorrow!" ¡Mañana empiezan nuestras vacaciones!   "Do you want to go to the beach tomorrow?" ¿Quieres ir a la playa mañana?   "We arrive tomorrow." Llegaremos mañana.   "We checkout tomorrow." Dejaremos la...

In Spanish, "Can I have a coffee?" is written as: ¿Me puede poner un café? (Editor's note: In Spanish, other ways to ask this question conventionally include: ¿Me pone un café?;  Tomaré un café; ¿Me puede traer un café?; & Un café, por favor.) Listen to this question pronounced (audio)   In other Mediterranean languages and...

In Spanish, "Okay" is written as: Vale Listen to this word pronounced (audio)   Examples in sentences or statements   "Okay, see you then." Vale, nos vemos luego.   "Okay, see you at 4pm." Vale, nos vemos a las cuatro.   "That is okay." Está bien.   "Okay, sounds good to me." Vale, me parece bien....

In Spanish, "No" is written as: No Listen to this word pronounced (audio)   Examples in sentences or statements   "No, thanks." No, gracias.   "No, it's faster to turn right here." No, es más rápido girar por aquí.   "No sugar." Sin azúcar.   "No sugar in the coffee." Un café sin azúcar.   "There...

In Spanish, "Can I have a tea?" is written as: ¿Me puede poner un té? Listen to this request pronounced (audio)   In other Mediterranean languages and dialects “Can I have a tea?” in Lebanese Arabic “Can I have a tea?” in Tunisian Arabic “Can I have a tea?” in Turkish  

In Spanish, "Can I have...?" is written as: ¿Me puede...? Listen to this phrase pronounced (audio)   Examples in sentences or statements   "Can I have a coffee black?" ¿Me puede poner un café solo?   "Can I have the bill?" ¿Me puede traer la cuenta?   "Can I have a bag, please?" ¿Me puede dar...

In Spanish, "And how are you?" is written as: Y tú, ¿cómo estás? Listen to this greeting pronounced (audio)   Examples in sentences or statements   "I'm good. And how are you?" Estoy bien. Y tú, ¿cómo estás?   "Very good. And how are you?" Muy bien. Y tú, ¿cómo estás?   "I'm good. Thanks. And...

In Spanish, "Straight" (the direction) is written as: Recto Listen to this phrase pronounced (audio)   Examples in sentences or statements   "It's straight ahead." Es todo recto.   "The vehicle is going straight." El vehículo está yendo recto.   "Go straight." Ve recto.   "Straight two kilometres, please." Ve recto dos kilómetros, por favor.  ...

In Spanish, "You" is written as: Tú Listen to this word pronounced (audio)   Examples in sentences or statements   "You are a good person." Tú eres una buena persona.   "You are a good friend." Tú eres un buen amigo.   "You are kind." Tú eres amable.   "See you soon." Nos vemos pronto.  ...

In Spanish, "Yesterday" is written as: Ayer Listen to this word pronounced (audio)   Examples in sentences or statements   "Yesterday was fun." Ayer me lo pasé bien.   "Yesterday was hot." Ayer hizo calor.   "We arrived yesterday." Nosotros llegamos ayer.   "I arrived yesterday." Yo llegué ayer.   "I finished reading the book yesterday."...

In Spanish, "Left" (the direction) is written as: Izquierda Listen to this word pronounced (audio)   Examples in sentences or statements   "Turn left." Gira a la izquierda.   "Turn left at the next street." Gira a la izquierda en la próxima calle.   "I'll take the bread on the left, please." Me llevo el pan...

In Spanish, "Now" is written as: Ahora Listen to this word pronounced (audio)   Examples in sentences or statements   "I'm ready now." (m) Ya estoy listo. (f) Ya estoy lista.   "I'll order the pizza now." Voy a pedir la pizza ya.   "I'll call my parents now." Voy a llamar a mis padres ahora....

In Spanish, "Yes" is written as: Sí Listen to this word pronounced (audio)   Examples in sentences or statements   "Yes, that sounds good." Sí, suena bien.   "Yes, see you at 7pm." Sí, nos vemos a las siete.   "Yes, 10am is good for the meeting." Sí, las diez de la mañana es una buena...

In Spanish, "Good night" is written as: Buenas noches   (Editor’s note: In Spain, nighttime is conventionally considered as of 9pm. Therefore, when greeting someone during this time frame, it’s common to use the phrase, Buenas noches. Moreover, this phrase, Buenas noches, is commonly used as a greeting and a farewell.)   Listen to this greeting/farewell...

In Spanish, "Good evening" is written as: Buenas tardes (Editor's note: In Spain, evening time is conventionally considered 3-9pm. Therefore, when greeting someone during this time frame, it's common to use the phrase, Buenas tardes.) Listen to this greeting pronounced (audio)   Examples in sentences or statements   "Good evening. A table for two, please." Buenas...

In Spanish, "Good afternoon" is written as: Buenas tardes Listen to this greeting pronounced (audio)   Examples in sentences or statements   "Good afternoon, how are you?" Buenas tardes, ¿cómo estás?   "Good afternoon. And how are you?" Buenas tardes. Y tú, ¿cómo estás?   "Good afternoon. What time does your store open?" Buenas tardes, ¿a...

In Spanish, "Goodbye" (Bye) is written as: Adiós Listen to this farewell pronounced (audio)   Examples in sentences or statements   "Goodbye. Call me when you arrive." Adiós. Llámame cuando llegues.   "Goodbye. Have a good trip!" Adiós, ¡que tengas buen viaje!   "Goodbye. See you again!" Adiós. ¡Hasta pronto!   "Goodbye. You are welcome back anytime."...

In Spanish, "Good morning" is written as: Buenos días Listen to this greeting pronounced (audio)   Examples in sentences or statements   "Good morning. How are you?" Buenos días, ¿cómo estás?   "Good morning. How are you today?" Buenos días, ¿cómo estás hoy?   "Good morning. Good to see you." Buenos días, me alegro de verte....

In Spanish, "Hello again" is written as: Hola de nuevo Listen to this greeting pronounced (audio)   Examples in sentences or statements   "Hello again. It's good to see you." Hola de nuevo, me alegro de verte.   "Hello again. How are you?" Hola de nuevo, ¿cómo estás?   "Hello again. It's always good to see...

In Spanish, "Hello" (Hi) is written as: Hola Listen to this greeting pronounced (audio)   Examples in sentences or statements   "Hello, how are you?" Hola, ¿cómo estas?   "Hello. And how are you?" Hola. Y tú, ¿cómo estás?   "Hello. How are you today?" Hola, ¿cómo estás hoy?   "Hello. Can I have a cup...

In Spanish, "How are you?" is written as: ¿Cómo estás? (Editor's note: In Spanish, another common phrase that is similar in intent to How are you? is ¿Qué tal? Although both phrases can be used in an informal setting, this phrase, ¿Qué tal?, is regarded as a bit more informal and friendly.) Listen to this greeting...