What are typical Spanish words and expressions?

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  • Spanish (or Castellano or Español) is the official language of Spain.
  • However, there are actually four main languages which are considered official per region. Catalan (Català or Valenciáno) is the official language in Catalonia, the Balearic Islands, Andorra and a part of València (where the language is known as Valèncian). Basque is the official language in Basque country (where it’s known as Euskara) and the north of Navarra. Galician or Galego is the official language in Galicia. Asturian is the official language in Asturia and in parts of Castilla y León.

Words in Spanish

  • Hello: Hola
  • Good morning: Buenos días
  • Good evening: Buenos noches
  • Bye: Adios
  • Yes: Sí
  • No: No
  • Please: Por favor
  • Thank you: Graçias
  • You’re welcome: De nada
  • Excuse me: Lo siento

Spanish expressions

  • Vale: Okay
  • Venga!: Come on!
  • Manana: Tomorrow
  • De punta en blanco: Look very well
  • Darle la vuelta a la tortilla: make drastical changes

 

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