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Useful everyday phrases

Start with common greetings, polite words, and practical questions. Translations are starter examples and may vary by region or formality.

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Greetings · English

Hello

SpanishHola
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Polite · English

Please

SpanishPor favor
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Polite · English

Thank you

SpanishGracias
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Everyday · English

Yes

SpanishSí
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Everyday · English

No

SpanishNo
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Getting around · English

Where is the bathroom?

Spanish¿Dónde está el baño?
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Getting help · English

Can you help me?

Spanish¿Puede ayudarme?
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Getting help · English

I do not understand

SpanishNo entiendo
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Greetings · English

Good morning

SpanishBuenos días
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Greetings · English

Good evening

SpanishBuenas noches
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Shopping · English

How much does this cost?

Spanish¿Cuánto cuesta esto?
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Getting help · English

Where is the nearest hospital?

Spanish¿Dónde está el hospital más cercano?
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Getting around · English

Please call a taxi

SpanishPor favor, llame un taxi
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Everyday · English

I need water

SpanishNecesito agua
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Getting help · English

Do you speak English?

Spanish¿Habla inglés?
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Getting around · English

I am looking for this address

SpanishEstoy buscando esta dirección
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Regional wording and formal or informal speech can differ. For important messages, confirm the translation with a fluent speaker.