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Spanish Vocabulary: A Beginner’s Guide

If you are a beginner in Spanish, there are a few things you should know about Spanish vocabulary. First, Spanish vocabulary is very similar to English vocabulary. Many Spanish words are derived from Latin, and they share similar meanings. For example, the Spanish word for “house” is “casa,” which is similar to the English word “house.”

Second, Spanish has a few grammatical features that can make learning vocabulary more challenging. For example, Spanish nouns have gender, and they must agree with the articles and adjectives that modify them. For example, the word for “house” is feminine, so the article “la” is used in front of it.

Finally, there are a few common Spanish words that you should learn as a beginner. These words include:

  • Hola – Hello
  • Adiós – Goodbye
  • Por favor – Please
  • Gracias – Thank you
  • De nada – You’re welcome

Learning these basic Spanish words will help you to communicate with native speakers and make your journey learning Spanish a little bit easier.

In addition to the basic words listed above, there are a few other Spanish vocabulary topics that you may want to focus on as a beginner. These topics include:

House Tour in Spanish

I am so excited to share a Tour of my house (Tour de Mi Casa). It’s only a small Condo with the interior design of my dreams. This apartment tour will show you Mi Casa while learning Spanish (Spanish listening practice). This is a Spanish Comprehensible Input video.

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Introductions in Spanish

Learn how to introduce yourself in Spanish. In this video, you will learn how to introduce yourself in Spanish. I will teach you the easy way to introduce yourself so you can give a first good impression.

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How to Order Food in Spanish Video Lesson

In this video you will learn how to order a meal in Spanish. Follow my Basic Spanish lesson to learn how to order your food in Spanish. You will learn all the basic vocabulary needed to talk about your restaurant visit in a Spanish-speaking country. You will learn how to discuss in Spanish the things that you do when ordering in a restaurant.

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How to order Drinks in Spanish Video Lesson

This video will teach you everything you need to know about ordering drinks in Spanish (Cómo pedir bebidas en español)/ You will learn how to order drinks in Spanish. You will learn how to ask the waiter how to order a drink and how to answer questions the waiter may ask you.

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Bathroom Vocabulary in Spanish

Learn the vocabulary about the bathroom in Spanish. This lesson shows objects and furniture present in the bathroom. With this video, you will be able to hear the pronunciation of these words in Spanish. Some of these words may be different in other Spanish-speaking countries. This is a Spanish Comprehensible Input video.

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Bedroom Tour in Spanish

So excited to share a Tour of my Bedroom (Tour de Mi Dormitorio). Learn the vocabulary of the bedroom in Spanish with this video that shows objects and furniture in the bedroom. With this Lesson, you will be able to hear the pronunciation of these words in Spanish. Some of these words may be different in other Spanish-speaking countries. This is a Spanish Comprehensible Input video.

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Livingroom Tour in Spanish

This video will teach you all the vocabulary you need about the living room in Spanish. Follow me throughout my living room while I teach you Spanish. You will learn all the basic vocabulary needed to talk about your Livingroom. You will learn how to discuss in Spanish the things that are in your living room. This is a Spanish Comprehensible Input video.

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Dining Room Tour in Spanish

Dining room in Spanish Listening activity. Learn Spanish vocabulary fast with this tour of my Dining room, tour de mi Comedor (Spanish listening practice). This is a Spanish Comprehensible Input video.

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Kitchen Vocabulary in Spanish

Learn Spanish Kitchen vocabulary fast with this tour of my kitchen; tour de mi Cocina while we learn the Spanish kitchen Vocabulary in 5 minutes. (Spanish listening practice). This is a Spanish Comprehensible Input video.

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Days of the Week in Spanish

In this video, you will learn the days of the week in Spanish.

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Learn the Spanish Alphabet

Spanish for Beginners, learn the Spanish Alhapbet from a native Spanish speaker with more than 16 years of teaching experience. I will teach you every single letter and sound in the Spanish alphabet. From the A to the Z in Spanish. You will learn how to pronounce all the Spanish letters. The H is silent in Spanish. You will never confuse the L with the double LL, and the best part is that this lesson will make you speak as if Spanish was your first language.

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Clothing Vocabulary in Spanish

In this video, I will show you how to say different articles of clothing in Spanish, including some variations used in different countries.

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School/Office Supplies in Spanish

In this video, you will learn how to talk about school and office supplies in Spanish.

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Weather Expressions in Spanish

In this video, you will learn how to use weather expressions in Spanish to talk about the weather and the climate.

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Table Setting Vocabulary in Spanish

In this video, you will learn the names of different items used to set the table in Spanish.

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Shapes in Spanish

In this video, you will learn basic shapes in Spanish. This video is made for kids and is a simple and easy way to learn this vocabulary.

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Sky Vocabulary in Spanish

In this video, you will learn vocabulary about the sky in Spanish. This video is made for kids and is a simple and easy way to learn this vocabulary.

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Basic Body Parts in Spanish

In this video, you will learn basic vocabulary about body parts in Spanish. This video is made for kids and is a simple and easy way to learn this vocabulary.

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Basic Traveling Vocabulary in Spanish

In this video, you will learn basic vocabulary about traveling in Spanish. This video is made for kids and is a simple and easy way to learn this vocabulary.

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Basic Family Vocabulary in Spanish

In this video, you will learn basic vocabulary about the family in Spanish. This video is made for kids and is a simple and easy way to learn this vocabulary.

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Colors / Los Colores Vocabulary in Spanish

In this video, you will learn the colors in Spanish. This video is made for kids and is a simple and easy way to learn this vocabulary.

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Basic Farm Animals in Spanish

In this video, you will learn basic farm animals in Spanish. This video is made for kids and is a simple and easy way to learn this vocabulary.

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Ways to say goodbye in Spanish

In this video, you will learn vocabulary about how to say goodbye in Spanish.

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Greetings in Spanish

In this video, you will learn how to greet someone in Spanish.

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Numbers / Los números 0-100 in Spanish

In this video, you will learn the numbers from zero to one hundred (0-100) in Spanish.

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Numbers / Los números 100 – 1,000,000 in Spanish

In this video, you will learn the numbers from one hundred to one million (100 – 1,000,000) in Spanish.

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