Spanish is a 'romance' language that originates from the north of Spain. Today, Spanish is spoken by around 400 million people and was one of the six official languages of the United States. As well as Spain, this is spoken in most Latin America countries, in total 21 countries use it as their Primary language. Mexico is the largest Spanish speaking in the world and the language is the second most spoken language in the United States. Here are a few basic words to get you going.

Learn Basic Spanish Words

1.Simple Greetings

Ever been in the situation where you meet someone and all you want to do is say hello or at least say ANYTHING without feeling like a dumb foreigner? These should help you for next time:
Hola = Hello
Good Morning = Buenos Dias
Good Afternoon = Buenas Tardes
Good Evening = Buenas Noches
See You Later = Hasta Luego
Goodbye = Adios

2.Useful words

If you just learn the basic spanish words and don't make an effort to learn any of the polite additions here, you may come across as rude-don't say you weren't warned!
Please = Por Favor
Thank you Very Much = Muchas Gracias
You're Welcome = De Nada
Excuse Me = Con permiso
Sorry = Disculpe
Could You Please Help Me? = Podria Ayudarme?

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