A collection of essential English phrases for daily communication, designed for native Spanish speakers.
Hello
Hola A standard greeting used at any time of day.
Good morning
Buenos días A greeting used specifically in the morning.
Good afternoon
Buenas tardes A greeting used from noon until evening.
Good evening
Buenas noches A greeting used in the evening.
Goodbye
Adiós A common way to end a conversation or departure.
Thank you
Gracias Used to express gratitude.
You're welcome
De nada A response to 'Thank you'.
Please
Por favor Used to make a polite request.
Excuse me
Disculpe / Perdón Used to get someone's attention, apologize for a minor offense, or ask someone to move.
I'm sorry
Lo siento Used to express apology or sympathy.
How are you?
¿Cómo estás? / ¿Cómo está usted? A common question to inquire about someone's well-being.
I'm fine, thank you.
Estoy bien, gracias. A common response to 'How are you?'
What is your name?
¿Cómo te llamas? / ¿Cómo se llama usted? Used to ask someone for their name.
My name is...
Mi nombre es... / Me llamo... Used to state your name.
Nice to meet you.
Encantado/a de conocerte. / Mucho gusto. A polite phrase said upon meeting someone for the first time.