Spanish

Question: que --- keh --- ke

Answer: that; which; who | Example: El libro que leí es muy interesante. | The book that I read is very interesting.

Hint: Think of 'que' as a key to connect parts of a sentence.

Question: de --- deh --- de

Answer: of, from | Example: El libro es de María. | The book is from María.

Hint: Think of 'de' as the Spanish way to say 'of' or 'from'.

Question: no --- noh --- no

Answer: no | Example: No quiero ir al cine. | I don't want to go to the cinema.

Hint: Just like in English, 'no' means 'no'.

Question: a --- ah --- a

Answer: to, at, in | Example: Voy a la tienda. | I am going to the store.

Hint: Think of the 'a' in 'apple' leading you to the apple.

Question: la --- lah --- la

Answer: the (feminine singular definite article) | Example: La casa es grande. | The house is big.

Hint: Think of 'la' as the 'lady' article.

Question: el --- el --- el

Answer: the (masculine singular) | Example: El perro es muy amigable. | The dog is very friendly.

Hint: Think of 'el' as 'he' in Spanish, which is also masculine.

Question: es --- ehs --- es

Answer: is | Example: Ella es mi amiga. | She is my friend.

Hint: Think of 'es' as 'is' with an 'e' instead of 'i'.

Question: y --- ee --- i

Answer: and | Example: Tengo un perro y un gato. | I have a dog and a cat.

Hint: Think of the letter 'E' in 'and' as saying 'ee'.

Question: en --- ehn --- en

Answer: in, on, at | Example: El libro está en la mesa. | The book is on the table.

Hint: Think of 'en' as 'in' with an accent!

Question: lo --- loh --- lo

Answer: it, him, the | Example: Lo vi en el parque. | I saw him in the park.

Hint: Think of 'lo' as 'low' effort to remember 'it' or 'him'.

Question: un --- oon --- un

Answer: a, an (used before a masculine singular noun) | Example: Tengo un libro. | I have a book.

Hint: Think of 'uno' (one) but shorter!

Question: por --- pohr --- poɾ

Answer: for, by, through | Example: Gracias por tu ayuda. | Thank you for your help.

Hint: Think of 'por' as a versatile word that can mean 'for', 'by', or 'through'. It's like a multitool in Spanish!

Question: qué --- keh --- /ke/

Answer: what | Example: ¿Qué estás haciendo? | What are you doing?

Hint: Think of a curious person saying 'keh?' like 'what?'

Question: me --- meh --- me

Answer: me (reflexive pronoun used as the direct or indirect object of a verb) | Example: Me llamo Juan. | My name is Juan.

Hint: Think of 'me' in English, it's the same!

Question: una --- oo-nah --- /ˈuna/

Answer: one (feminine) | Example: Ella tiene una manzana. | She has one apple.

Hint: Think of 'una' as 'one-a' for a feminine noun.

Question: te --- teh --- te

Answer: tea | Example: Me gusta tomar te por la tarde. | I like to drink tea in the afternoon.

Hint: Think of 'te' as in 'tea' time!

Question: los --- lohs --- los

Answer: the (masculine plural) | Example: Los perros están en el parque. | The dogs are in the park.

Hint: Think of 'los' as 'lots' of 'the' boys.

Question: se --- seh --- se

Answer: himself, herself, itself, themselves | Example: Él se lavó las manos antes de comer. | He washed his hands before eating.

Hint: Think of 'se' as 'self' in English.

Question: con --- kohn --- kon

Answer: with | Example: Voy al cine con mis amigos. | I am going to the cinema with my friends.

Hint: Think of 'con' as a 'conjunction' that brings things together.

Question: para --- pah-rah --- ˈpaɾa

Answer: for | Example: Este regalo es para ti. | This gift is for you.

Hint: Think of 'para' as a gift 'for' someone.

Question: mi --- mee --- mi

Answer: my | Example: Este es mi libro. | This is my book.

Hint: Think of 'me' but with an 'i'.

Question: está --- eh-stah --- esˈta

Answer: is (third person singular of 'to be' in the present tense, used for temporary states or locations) | Example: Ella está en la casa. | She is at the house.

Hint: Think of 'está' as 'is at' a place or state temporarily.

Question: sí --- see --- si

Answer: yes | Example: ¿Quieres ir al cine? Sí, me encantaría. | Do you want to go to the movies? Yes, I would love to.

Hint: Think of 'sí' as 'see' - you see someone nodding for yes.

Question: bien --- bee-en --- bjen

Answer: well, good | Example: Todo salió bien. | Everything went well.

Hint: Think of 'bien' as being 'well' or 'good' at the end of a task.

Question: pero --- peh-roh --- ˈpeɾo

Answer: but | Example: Quería ir al parque, pero empezó a llover. | I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.

Hint: Think of a dog (perro) saying 'but' instead of barking.

Question: yo --- yoh --- jo

Answer: I (first person singular pronoun) | Example: Yo soy estudiante. | I am a student.

Hint: Think of 'yo' as in 'yo-yo', and remember it's all about 'me'!

Question: eso --- EH-soh --- ˈeso

Answer: that | Example: Eso es lo que quiero. | That is what I want.

Hint: Think of 'S.O.' (Significant Other) to remember 'that' special person.

Question: las --- lahs --- las

Answer: the (feminine plural) | Example: Las chicas están en el parque. | The girls are in the park.

Hint: Think of 'las' as 'the' for 'las chicas' (the girls).

Question: sí --- see --- si

Answer: yes | Example: ¿Quieres ir al cine? Sí, me encantaría. | Do you want to go to the movies? Yes, I would love to.

Hint: Think of 'sí' as a simple 'see' to agree!

Question: su --- soo --- su

Answer: his, her, its, their | Example: Su casa es muy grande. | Their house is very big.

Hint: Think of 'Sue' owning something. It's 'her' or 'his'.

Question: tu --- too --- tu

Answer: you (informal) | Example: ¿Cómo estás tú? | How are you?

Hint: Think of 'you' as 'tu' in Spanish, both are short and simple.

Question: aquí --- ah-kee --- /aˈki/

Answer: here | Example: Estoy aquí. | I am here.

Hint: Think of 'a key' to find the right spot, which is 'here'.

Question: del --- del --- del

Answer: of the | Example: El libro del estudiante está en la mesa. | The student's book is on the table.

Hint: Think of 'del' as a shortcut for 'de el' (of the).

Question: al --- ahl --- al

Answer: to the | Example: Voy al mercado. | I am going to the market.

Hint: Think of 'al' as a shortcut for 'a el' (to the).

Question: como --- koh-moh --- ˈko.mo

Answer: like, as | Example: Él corre como un guepardo. | He runs like a cheetah.

Hint: Think of 'como' as 'how' you like something.

Question: le --- leh --- le

Answer: him/her/it (indirect object pronoun) | Example: Le di un regalo. | I gave him/her a gift.

Hint: Think of 'le' as 'let him/her/it' receive the action.

Question: más --- mahs --- mas

Answer: more | Example: Quiero más pastel, por favor. | I want more cake, please.

Hint: Think of 'more' as wanting 'más' of something!

Question: esto --- EH-stoh --- ˈes.to

Answer: this | Example: Esto es muy interesante. | This is very interesting.

Hint: Think of 'esto' as 'this-to' point out something close.

Question: ya --- yah --- ʝa

Answer: already | Example: Ya he terminado mi tarea. | I have already finished my homework.

Hint: Think of 'Ya done it already!'

Question: todo --- TOH-doh --- ˈto.ðo

Answer: everything, all | Example: Quiero saber todo sobre el proyecto. | I want to know everything about the project.

Hint: Think of 'total' - it covers everything!

Question: esta --- eh-stah --- ˈes.ta

Answer: this (feminine) | Example: Esta casa es muy bonita. | This house is very beautiful.

Hint: Think of 'esta' as 'this' with an 'a' for feminine.

Question: vamos --- vah-mohs --- ˈba.mos

Answer: let's go | Example: ¡Vamos al parque! | Let's go to the park!

Hint: Think of 'Vamos' as 'Vroom' to get going!

Question: muy --- moo-ee --- mu.i

Answer: very | Example: Estoy muy feliz hoy. | I am very happy today.

Hint: Think of a cow saying 'moo' and then add 'ee' for 'very' excited!

Question: hay --- eye --- ai

Answer: there is, there are | Example: Hay un gato en el jardín. | There is a cat in the garden.

Hint: Think of 'eye' seeing something that 'is' there.

Question: ahora --- ah-oh-rah --- aˈoɾa

Answer: now | Example: Necesito tu ayuda ahora. | I need your help now.

Hint: Think 'a hour' but happening right now.

Question: algo --- ahl-go --- ˈalɡo

Answer: something | Example: Necesito algo de tiempo para terminar el proyecto. | I need something of time to finish the project.

Hint: Think 'all go' when you need 'something' to get started.

Question: estoy --- eh-stoy --- esˈtoj

Answer: I am | Example: Estoy feliz hoy. | I am happy today.

Hint: Think of 'Estoy' as 'I am a toy' (Toy Story reference).

Question: tengo --- ten-go --- ˈteŋɡo

Answer: I have | Example: Tengo un perro. | I have a dog.

Hint: Think of 'ten goats' - I have ten goats.

Question: nos --- nohs --- nos

Answer: us | Example: Ellos nos invitaron a la fiesta. | They invited us to the party.

Hint: Think of 'nos' as 'us' in Spanish, both are short and simple.

Question: tú --- too --- tu

Answer: you (informal) | Example: Tú eres mi mejor amigo. | You are my best friend.

Hint: Think of 'you' as someone close, like 'too' close.

Question: nada --- nah-dah --- ˈna.ða

Answer: nothing | Example: No hay nada en la nevera. | There is nothing in the fridge.

Hint: Think of 'nada' as 'nada thing' (nothing).

Question: cuando --- kwan-doh --- ˈkwan.do

Answer: when | Example: ¿Cuándo vas a llegar? | When are you going to arrive?

Hint: Think of 'when' you ask 'cuando' in Spanish.

Question: ha --- ah --- a

Answer: has (third person singular of 'haber') | Example: Ella ha terminado su tarea. | She has finished her homework.

Hint: Think of 'ha' as 'has' but shorter.

Question: este --- es-teh --- ˈeste

Answer: this | Example: Este libro es muy interesante. | This book is very interesting.

Hint: Think of 'este' as pointing to something right next to you, like 'this' thing.

Question: sé --- seh --- se

Answer: I know | Example: Yo sé la respuesta. | I know the answer.

Hint: Think of 'say' because when you know something, you can say it.

Question: estás --- ehs-TAHS --- esˈtas

Answer: you are (informal, singular) | Example: ¿Cómo estás? | How are you?

Hint: Think 'estás' sounds like 'stars' and you are a star!

Question: así --- ah-see --- aˈsi

Answer: like this, in this way | Example: Hazlo así. | Do it like this.

Hint: Think 'I see' how it's done.

Question: puedo --- pweh-doh --- ˈpwe.ðo

Answer: I can | Example: Puedo hablar español. | I can speak Spanish.

Hint: Think of 'pweh-doh' as 'play-doh' because with 'play-doh', you can create anything!

Question: cómo --- KOH-moh --- ˈko.mo

Answer: how | Example: ¿Cómo estás? | How are you?

Hint: Think of 'como' as 'how' you eat ('comer' in Spanish).

Question: quiero --- kee-eh-roh --- kˈjeɾo

Answer: I want | Example: Quiero un helado. | I want an ice cream.

Hint: Think of 'key' to what you want.

Question: sólo --- SOH-loh --- ˈso.lo

Answer: only | Example: Sólo quiero una taza de café. | I only want a cup of coffee.

Hint: Think of 'solo' in English, meaning alone or just one.

Question: soy --- soy --- soi

Answer: I am | Example: Soy estudiante. | I am a student.

Hint: Think of 'soy' sauce saying 'I am' delicious.

Question: tiene --- tee-eh-neh --- ˈtje.ne

Answer: has | Example: Ella tiene un perro. | She has a dog.

Hint: Think of 'tiene' as 'teen' who 'has' everything.

Question: gracias --- GRAH-see-ahs --- /ˈɡɾa.sjas/

Answer: thank you | Example: Gracias por tu ayuda. | Thank you for your help.

Hint: Think of 'gracious' people always saying thank you.

Question: o --- oh --- o

Answer: or | Example: ¿Prefieres té o café? | Do you prefer tea or coffee?

Hint: Think of the letter 'O' as a choice between two options, like a roundabout.

Question: él --- el --- el

Answer: he | Example: Él es mi amigo. | He is my friend.

Hint: Think of 'El' as in 'El Señor' (The Lord) - referring to a male.

Question: bueno --- bweh-noh --- ˈbwe.no

Answer: good | Example: Este libro es muy bueno. | This book is very good.

Hint: Think of 'bueno' as 'good' like a 'bueno' candy bar is good.

Question: fue --- fweh --- fwe

Answer: was | Example: El evento fue increíble. | The event was incredible.

Hint: Think of 'fweh' as 'was' in the past tense, like 'fweh' it happened.

Question: ser --- sehr --- seɾ

Answer: to be | Example: Él quiere ser médico. | He wants to be a doctor.

Hint: Imagine someone saying 'Sir, you must be here!'

Question: hacer --- ah-sehr --- /aˈθeɾ/ (Spain), /aˈseɾ/ (Latin America)

Answer: to do, to make | Example: Tengo que hacer la tarea. | I have to do the homework.

Hint: Think of 'ace' - you ace (do well) when you do or make something.

Question: son --- sohn --- son

Answer: sound | Example: El son de la guitarra es muy relajante. | The sound of the guitar is very relaxing.

Hint: Think of a 'song' which is made up of sounds.

Question: todos --- TOH-dohs --- ˈto.ðos

Answer: all, everyone | Example: Todos los estudiantes aprobaron el examen. | All the students passed the exam.

Hint: Think of 'to-dos' list where you include everyone and everything.

Question: era --- EH-rah --- ˈeɾa

Answer: was | Example: Ella era una gran artista. | She was a great artist.

Hint: Think of 'era' as the past 'era' of time.

Question: eres --- EH-rehs --- ˈeɾes

Answer: you are | Example: Eres muy amable. | You are very kind.

Hint: Think 'Eres' sounds like 'Are-is' - you ARE!

Question: vez --- ves --- /bes/

Answer: time (as in an occurrence or instance) | Example: La primera vez que fui a París, me enamoré de la ciudad. | The first time I went to Paris, I fell in love with the city.

Hint: Think of 'vez' as a 'vest' you wear each time.

Question: tienes --- tee-eh-ness --- ˈtjenes

Answer: you have | Example: ¿Tienes un lápiz? | Do you have a pencil?

Hint: Think of 'tie' and 'nest' - you have a tie in a nest.

Question: creo --- kray-oh --- ˈkɾe.o

Answer: I believe | Example: Creo que vamos a ganar el partido. | I believe we are going to win the game.

Hint: Think 'create' – when you create something, you believe in it.

Question: ella --- eh-yah --- ˈeʎa

Answer: she | Example: Ella es muy inteligente. | She is very intelligent.

Hint: Think of 'Ella' Fitzgerald, a famous female singer.

Question: ese --- EH-seh --- ˈese

Answer: that (masculine singular) | Example: Ese libro es muy interesante. | That book is very interesting.

Hint: Think of 'S' for 'Singular' and 'E' for 'Ese'.

Question: voy --- boy --- boi

Answer: I go | Example: Voy al mercado todos los días. | I go to the market every day.

Hint: Think of a boy on the go!

Question: puede --- pweh-deh --- /ˈpwe.ðe/

Answer: can | Example: Él puede correr muy rápido. | He can run very fast.

Hint: Think of 'puede' as 'power'—if you have the power, you can do it!

Question: sabes --- sah-behs --- ˈsa.βes

Answer: you know | Example: ¿Sabes dónde está la biblioteca? | Do you know where the library is?

Hint: Think of 'saber' (to know) and just add 's' for 'you'.

Question: hola --- OH-lah --- ˈo.la

Answer: hello | Example: Hola, ¿cómo estás? | Hello, how are you?

Hint: Say 'OH' when you see a friend (OH-lah)

Question: sus --- soos --- sus

Answer: their, his, her, its, your (formal, plural) | Example: Sus libros están en la mesa. | Their books are on the table.

Hint: Think of 'sus' as 'their stuff' - it's short and possessive!

Question: porque --- por-keh --- poɾˈke

Answer: because | Example: No pude ir a la fiesta porque estaba enfermo. | I couldn't go to the party because I was sick.

Hint: Think of 'por' (for) and 'que' (what) - 'for what' reason? Because!

Question: dios --- dee-ohs --- /ˈdjos/

Answer: god | Example: Los antiguos griegos adoraban a muchos dioses. | The ancient Greeks worshipped many gods.

Hint: Think of 'Dios' as 'Deity' - both start with 'D' and relate to divine beings.

Question: quién --- kee-EN --- kjen

Answer: who | Example: ¿Quién es esa persona? | Who is that person?

Hint: Think of 'keen' to know who someone is.

Question: nunca --- NOON-kah --- ˈnuŋ.ka

Answer: never | Example: Nunca he visto una película tan emocionante. | I have never seen such an exciting movie.

Hint: Think of 'noon' and add 'ka' to remember 'never' happens at noon.

Question: dónde --- DON-deh --- ˈdon.de

Answer: where | Example: ¿Dónde está la biblioteca? | Where is the library?

Hint: Think of 'Donde' as 'Donde is the place?'

Question: quieres --- kee-EH-rehs --- ˈkjeɾes

Answer: you want | Example: ¿Quieres ir al cine esta noche? | Do you want to go to the movies tonight?

Hint: Think of 'querer' as 'to care' for something you want.

Question: casa --- KAH-sah --- ˈkasa

Answer: house | Example: Ella vive en una casa grande. | She lives in a big house.

Hint: A 'casa' is where you can 'crash-a' after a long day.

Question: favor --- fa-vor --- faˈβoɾ

Answer: favor | Example: ¿Me puedes hacer un favor? | Can you do me a favor?

Hint: Think of doing someone a 'favor' - it's the same in both languages!

Question: esa --- EH-sah --- ˈesa

Answer: that (feminine singular) | Example: Esa casa es muy bonita. | That house is very beautiful.

Hint: Think 'Esa' sounds like 'Essa' in 'Essa girl over there.'

Question: dos --- dohs --- dos

Answer: two | Example: Tengo dos gatos en casa. | I have two cats at home.

Hint: Think of 'dos' as a pair of 'dos' (toes) on your feet.

Question: tan --- tahn --- tan

Answer: so | Example: Ella es tan inteligente. | She is so intelligent.

Hint: Think of 'tan' as in 'so tan' - it's 'so' much color!

Question: señor --- seh-nyor --- seˈɲoɾ

Answer: Mr. or Sir | Example: El señor García es muy amable. | Mr. García is very kind.

Hint: Think of 'senior' as a respectful title for an older man.

Question: tiempo --- tee-EM-poh --- ˈtjempo

Answer: time | Example: ¿Qué tiempo hace hoy? | What is the weather like today?

Hint: Think of 'tempo' in music, which relates to timing.

Question: verdad --- vehr-DAHD --- beɾˈðað

Answer: truth | Example: Siempre digo la verdad. | I always tell the truth.

Hint: Think of 'ver' (to see) and 'dad' - seeing the truth is like seeing your dad.

Question: estaba --- ehs-TAH-bah --- esˈta.βa

Answer: was (used to describe a past state or condition) | Example: Cuando llegué, él ya estaba allí. | When I arrived, he was already there.

Hint: Think of 'establish' to remember 'estaba' means 'was'.

Question: mejor --- meh-HOR --- meˈxoɾ

Answer: better | Example: Ella es la mejor estudiante de la clase. | She is the best student in the class.

Hint: Think of 'major' improvements.

Question: están --- ehs-TAHN --- esˈtan

Answer: they are | Example: Ellos están en la casa. | They are in the house.

Hint: Think of 'estan' as 'they stand' somewhere.

Question: va --- bah --- ba

Answer: goes | Example: Ella va a la tienda. | She goes to the store.

Hint: Think of 'va-va-voom' as someone going with excitement!

Question: hombre --- OHM-bray --- ˈom.bɾe

Answer: man | Example: El hombre está leyendo un libro. | The man is reading a book.

Hint: Think of 'Hombre' as a 'Home-bray' - a man at home.

Question: usted --- oo-sted --- uˈsteð

Answer: you (formal) | Example: ¿Cómo está usted? | How are you?

Hint: Think of 'usted' as a formal 'you' used with respect, like addressing a teacher or elder.

Question: mucho --- moo-cho --- ˈmu.tʃo

Answer: a lot, much, many | Example: Tengo mucho trabajo hoy. | I have a lot of work today.

Hint: Think of 'moo' like a cow and 'cho' like chocolate. A lot of cows eat a lot of chocolate!

Question: hace --- AH-seh --- ˈa.se

Answer: does, makes | Example: Ella hace su tarea todos los días. | She does her homework every day.

Hint: Think of 'ace' as in someone who 'does' or 'makes' things perfectly.

Question: entonces --- en-tohn-says --- ɛnˈton.sez

Answer: then | Example: Fuimos al cine y entonces cenamos. | We went to the movies and then we had dinner.

Hint: Think of 'then' as 'en' (like 'en'glish) and 'ton' (a ton of things) happening 'then'.

Question: siento --- see-EN-toh --- ˈsjento

Answer: I feel | Example: Siento que hoy va a ser un buen día. | I feel that today is going to be a good day.

Hint: Think of 'sentiment' which relates to feelings.

Question: tenemos --- teh-NEH-mohs --- teˈnemos

Answer: we have | Example: Tenemos que ir al supermercado. | We have to go to the supermarket.

Hint: Think of 'ten' fingers we have.

Question: puedes --- pweh-dehs --- ˈpwe.ðes

Answer: you can | Example: ¿Puedes ayudarme con esto? | Can you help me with this?

Hint: Think of 'puedes' as 'power' – if you have power, you can do it!

Question: ahí --- ah-ee --- aˈi

Answer: there | Example: El libro está ahí, sobre la mesa. | The book is there, on the table.

Hint: Think of 'a high' place, which you can point to and say 'there'.

Question: vida --- vee-dah --- /ˈbi.ða/

Answer: life | Example: La vida es bella. | Life is beautiful.

Hint: Think of 'vital' for 'life'.

Question: ver --- behr --- beɾ

Answer: to see | Example: Quiero ver la película esta noche. | I want to see the movie tonight.

Hint: Think of 'ver' as 'verify with your eyes'.

Question: alguien --- ahl-gyehn --- /ˈal.ɡjen/

Answer: someone | Example: ¿Hay alguien en casa? | Is there someone at home?

Hint: Think of 'Al' who represents 'someone'.

Question: hasta --- ahs-tah --- ˈasta

Answer: until | Example: No te vayas hasta que termine la película. | Don't leave until the movie is over.

Hint: Think of 'hasta la vista' meaning 'until we see each other again'.

Question: sin --- seen --- sin

Answer: without | Example: No puedo vivir sin ti. | I can't live without you.

Hint: Think of 'sin' as something you want to be 'without'.

Question: mí --- mee --- mi

Answer: me | Example: Este regalo es para mí. | This gift is for me.

Hint: Think of 'me' with an extra 'i' for emphasis!

Question: solo --- soh-loh --- ˈso.lo

Answer: alone | Example: Prefiero estar solo en casa. | I prefer to be alone at home.

Hint: Think of 'solo' in music, where one person performs alone.

Question: años --- ah-nyohs --- /ˈaɲos/

Answer: years | Example: Tengo veinte años. | I am twenty years old.

Hint: Think of 'annual' events happening every year.

Question: sobre --- soh-breh --- ˈso.βɾe

Answer: envelope | Example: Necesito un sobre para enviar esta carta. | I need an envelope to send this letter.

Hint: Think of 'so brave' to send a letter!

Question: decir --- deh-SEER --- deˈθiɾ

Answer: to say, to tell | Example: Ella quiere decir algo importante. | She wants to say something important.

Hint: Think of 'decide' - when you decide, you often 'say' or 'tell' your decision.

Question: uno --- oo-noh --- ˈu.no

Answer: one | Example: Tengo uno de esos libros en casa. | I have one of those books at home.

Hint: Think of 'uno' as the first card in a deck, just like the number one.

Question: siempre --- see-EM-pray --- ˈsjempɾe

Answer: always | Example: Ella siempre llega a tiempo. | She always arrives on time.

Hint: Think of 'see' and 'pray' always.

Question: ir --- eer --- iɾ

Answer: to go | Example: Voy a ir al supermercado. | I am going to go to the supermarket.

Hint: Think of 'ir' as 'I run' to go somewhere.

Question: cosas --- koh-sahs --- ˈko.sas

Answer: things | Example: Tengo muchas cosas que hacer hoy. | I have many things to do today.

Hint: Think of 'cosas' as 'cosmos' filled with things.

Question: también --- tam-bee-en --- tamˈbjen

Answer: also | Example: Ella también quiere ir al cine. | She also wants to go to the movies.

Hint: Think of 'también' as 'also' bringing more to the table.

Question: antes --- AHN-tehs --- ˈantes

Answer: before | Example: Llegué a la reunión antes de que empezara. | I arrived at the meeting before it started.

Hint: Think of 'antique' things which are from before.

Question: ni --- nee --- ni

Answer: nor | Example: No quiero ni café ni té. | I want neither coffee nor tea.

Hint: Neither nor, just 'ni'.

Question: mis --- mees --- mis

Answer: my (plural) | Example: Mis libros están en la mesa. | My books are on the table.

Hint: Think of 'me' and 'is' together. 'Me is' owning things!

Question: día --- DEE-ah --- ˈdi.a

Answer: day | Example: Hoy es un buen día para aprender algo nuevo. | Today is a good day to learn something new.

Hint: Think of 'day' as 'día' - both start with 'd'!

Question: estar --- ehs-TAHR --- esˈtaɾ

Answer: to be (temporary state or location) | Example: Estoy en casa. | I am at home.

Hint: Think of 'estar' as a star that moves around, indicating temporary states or locations.

Question: estamos --- eh-stah-mohs --- esˈtamos

Answer: we are | Example: Estamos listos para la fiesta. | We are ready for the party.

Hint: Think 'estamos' as 'we are' a team, and 'estamos' together.

Question: noche --- noh-cheh --- ˈnotʃe

Answer: night | Example: La noche es oscura y llena de misterios. | The night is dark and full of mysteries.

Hint: Think of 'no' and 'che' as in 'no cheese at night'.

Question: nadie --- NAH-dyeh --- /ˈna.ðje/

Answer: nobody | Example: Nadie vino a la fiesta. | Nobody came to the party.

Hint: Think of 'no body' - nobody is there.

Question: otra --- oh-trah --- ˈo.tɾa

Answer: another | Example: Quiero otra taza de café. | I want another cup of coffee.

Hint: Think of 'otra' as 'other' with an 'a' at the end.

Question: quiere --- kee-EH-reh --- ˈkjeɾe

Answer: wants | Example: Ella quiere un helado. | She wants an ice cream.

Hint: Think of 'Kiera' wanting something.

Question: parece --- pah-reh-seh --- paˈɾese

Answer: seems | Example: Parece que va a llover hoy. | It seems like it's going to rain today.

Hint: It 'seems' like a 'parade' of 'aces'!

Question: nosotros --- noh-SOH-trohs --- noˈsotɾos

Answer: we | Example: Nosotros vamos al parque todos los días. | We go to the park every day.

Hint: Think of 'no' and 'so' together, like a group saying 'no' together.

Question: poco --- POH-koh --- ˈpoko

Answer: little, few | Example: Tengo poco dinero. | I have little money.

Hint: Think of 'poco' as 'pocket-sized' - small amount or few.

Question: padre --- PAH-dreh --- ˈpa.ðɾe

Answer: father | Example: Mi padre es muy trabajador. | My father is very hardworking.

Hint: Think of a 'padre' as the 'pad' of the family, holding it together.

Question: trabajo --- trah-BAH-ho --- tɾaˈβaxo

Answer: work | Example: Tengo mucho trabajo que hacer hoy. | I have a lot of work to do today.

Hint: Think of 'travel' because you often travel to work.

Question: gente --- hen-teh --- /ˈxente/

Answer: people | Example: La gente en la fiesta era muy amigable. | The people at the party were very friendly.

Hint: Think of 'gentle' people.

Question: mira --- MEE-rah --- ˈmi.ɾa

Answer: look | Example: Mira, hay un pájaro en el árbol. | Look, there's a bird in the tree.

Hint: Think of 'mirror'—you look into a mirror.

Question: vas --- bahs --- bas

Answer: you go | Example: ¿A dónde vas? | Where are you going?

Hint: Think of a bus: 'You go' on a bus.

Question: sea --- seh-ah --- ˈse.a

Answer: to be (subjunctive mood) | Example: Espero que todo sea perfecto. | I hope everything is perfect.

Hint: Think of 'sea' as in the ocean, and imagine it 'being' everywhere.

Question: les --- les --- les

Answer: them | Example: Les dije que llegaría tarde. | I told them that I would arrive late.

Hint: Think of 'les' as 'less' people, meaning a group of them.

Question: donde --- don-deh --- ˈdonde

Answer: where | Example: ¿Dónde está el baño? | Where is the bathroom?

Hint: Donde is like 'Donde's the party?'

Question: mismo --- MEES-moh --- ˈmiz.mo

Answer: same | Example: Ella lleva el mismo vestido que ayer. | She is wearing the same dress as yesterday.

Hint: Think of 'me' being the same as 'mo' (more of me is the same).

Question: hecho --- EH-choh --- ˈetʃo

Answer: fact | Example: Es un hecho que la Tierra gira alrededor del Sol. | It is a fact that the Earth revolves around the Sun.

Hint: Think of 'a fact is a done deal' - hecho means something done or a fact.

Question: ellos --- eh-yos --- ˈeʝos

Answer: they (masculine or mixed group) | Example: Ellos van al parque todos los días. | They go to the park every day.

Hint: Ellos sounds like 'hey, yo!' - think of calling out to a group of guys or mixed group.

Question: dijo --- DEE-ho --- ˈdi.xo

Answer: said | Example: Ella dijo que vendría a la fiesta. | She said she would come to the party.

Hint: Think of 'Diego' saying something.

Question: pasa --- PAH-sah --- ˈpa.sa

Answer: raisin | Example: Me gusta comer pasa en mi cereal. | I like to eat raisins in my cereal.

Hint: Think of 'pass the raisins' at the breakfast table.

Question: dinero --- dee-neh-roh --- diˈneɾo

Answer: money | Example: Necesito más dinero para comprar ese libro. | I need more money to buy that book.

Hint: Dinero sounds like 'dinner' – you need money for a fancy dinner.

Question: hijo --- EE-ho --- ˈixo

Answer: son | Example: Mi hijo juega al fútbol. | My son plays soccer.

Hint: Think of 'he's your son' - 'he' + 'jo' (like 'Joe')

Question: tal --- tahl --- tal

Answer: such | Example: No he visto tal cosa en mi vida. | I have never seen such a thing in my life.

Hint: Think of 'such a tall tale'.

Question: otro --- OH-troh --- ˈo.tɾo

Answer: other | Example: Necesito otro libro para la clase. | I need another book for the class.

Hint: Think of 'other' as 'otro' because both start with 'o'.

Question: hablar --- ah-blar --- aˈβlaɾ

Answer: to speak or to talk | Example: Ella puede hablar tres idiomas. | She can speak three languages.

Hint: Think of 'blah blah blah' when people talk a lot.

Question: seguro --- seh-goo-roh --- seˈɣuɾo

Answer: safe, secure, certain | Example: Estoy seguro de que todo saldrá bien. | I am certain that everything will turn out well.

Hint: Think of 'secure' to remember 'seguro' means 'safe' or 'certain'.

Question: claro --- KLAH-roh --- /ˈklaɾo/

Answer: clear | Example: El agua del lago es muy clara. | The water of the lake is very clear.

Hint: Think of 'clear' skies being 'claro' skies.

Question: estas --- ehs-tahs --- esˈtas

Answer: you are | Example: ¿Cómo estás? | How are you?

Hint: Think of 'estas' as 'you are' in a state of being.

Question: lugar --- loo-gar --- luˈɣaɾ

Answer: place | Example: Este es un buen lugar para descansar. | This is a good place to rest.

Hint: Think of 'location' as a 'lugar' (both start with 'l' and have 'a' sound)

Question: mundo --- moon-doh --- ˈmun.do

Answer: world | Example: El mundo es un lugar fascinante. | The world is a fascinating place.

Hint: Think of 'moon' and 'dough' - the world is as round as the moon and we need dough to travel it!

Question: amigo --- ah-mee-goh --- aˈmiɣo

Answer: friend | Example: Mi amigo y yo vamos al cine. | My friend and I are going to the movies.

Hint: Think of 'amigo' as 'a-me-go' to my friend.

Question: espera --- es-PEH-rah --- esˈpeɾa

Answer: wait | Example: Por favor, espera aquí mientras voy a buscar ayuda. | Please wait here while I go get help.

Hint: Think of 'espera' as 'waiting for a spare moment.'

Question: mierda --- MYER-dah --- ˈmjɛɾ.da

Answer: shit | Example: ¡Mierda! Olvidé mis llaves en casa. | Shit! I forgot my keys at home.

Hint: Think of 'my yard' - if it's dirty, it's full of shit.

Question: han --- ahn --- an

Answer: they have (used as an auxiliary verb in present perfect tense) | Example: Ellos han terminado su tarea. | They have finished their homework.

Hint: Think of 'Han Solo' from Star Wars, he 'has' done many things!

Question: tus --- toos --- tus

Answer: your (plural) | Example: Tus libros están en la mesa. | Your books are on the table.

Hint: Think of 'two' as in more than one, which helps remember it's plural.

Question: sabe --- SAH-beh --- ˈsa.βe

Answer: knows | Example: Ella sabe la respuesta. | She knows the answer.

Hint: Think of 'saber' (to know) in Spanish; 'sabe' is the 'he/she/it knows' form.

Question: después --- dehs-PWEHS --- /desˈpwes/

Answer: after | Example: Vamos al cine después de cenar. | We are going to the movies after dinner.

Hint: Think of 'despues' as 'despite the wait, after it happens.'

Question: momento --- moh-MEN-toh --- moˈmento

Answer: moment | Example: Necesito un momento para pensar. | I need a moment to think.

Hint: Think of 'moment' in English, just add an 'o' at the end!

Question: desde --- dehs-deh --- /ˈdez.de/

Answer: from, since | Example: He estado esperando desde las ocho de la mañana. | I have been waiting since eight in the morning.

Hint: Think of 'descend' as starting 'from' a higher place.

Question: fuera --- fweh-rah --- ˈfweɾa

Answer: outside | Example: Ella está fuera de la casa. | She is outside the house.

Hint: Think of 'foreign' as something outside your country.

Question: cosa --- koh-sah --- ˈko.sa

Answer: thing | Example: Esa cosa es muy interesante. | That thing is very interesting.

Hint: Think of 'cosa' as 'cozy thing' to remember it means 'thing'.

Question: tipo --- tee-poh --- ˈti.po

Answer: guy, type, kind | Example: Ese tipo es muy simpático. | That guy is very nice.

Hint: Remember 'tipo' as 'type of guy'.

Question: mañana --- ma-nyah-nah --- maˈɲana

Answer: morning; tomorrow | Example: Nos vemos mañana por la mañana. | See you tomorrow in the morning.

Hint: Think of 'mañana' like 'manana' - a man with a plan for the morning or tomorrow!

Question: podemos --- po-DEH-mohs --- poˈðemos

Answer: we can | Example: Si trabajamos juntos, podemos lograrlo. | If we work together, we can achieve it.

Hint: Think of 'podium' where winners say 'we can!'

Question: dije --- DEE-heh --- /ˈdi.xe/

Answer: charm (as in a small decorative object) | Example: Ella lleva un dije en su collar que le regaló su abuela. | She wears a charm on her necklace that her grandmother gave her.

Hint: Think of 'DJ' with a little charm on their turntable.

Question: gran --- grahn --- ɡɾan

Answer: great, grand | Example: Ella es una gran amiga. | She is a great friend.

Hint: Think of 'grand' in English, which also means great.

Question: necesito --- neh-seh-see-toh --- neθeˈsito

Answer: I need | Example: Necesito ayuda con mi tarea. | I need help with my homework.

Hint: Think of 'necessary' - if something is necessary, you need it.

Question: estado --- eh-stah-doh --- esˈtaðo

Answer: state or condition | Example: El estado de ánimo de Juan es muy bueno hoy. | Juan's mood is very good today.

Hint: Think of 'status' to remember 'state or condition'.

Question: podría --- po-DREE-ah --- poˈðɾi.a

Answer: could | Example: Podría ir al cine esta noche. | I could go to the cinema tonight.

Hint: Think of 'pod' as in 'potential' and 'ría' sounds like 'real' - so 'potentially real'.

Question: acuerdo --- ah-KWEHR-doh --- aˈkweɾðo

Answer: agreement | Example: Llegaron a un acuerdo después de largas negociaciones. | They reached an agreement after long negotiations.

Hint: Think of 'a chord' in music, where different notes come together in harmony, just like an agreement.

Question: papá --- pah-PAH --- /paˈpa/

Answer: dad | Example: Mi papá es muy divertido. | My dad is very funny.

Hint: Think of 'papa' as a friendly, informal way to say 'dad'.

Question: tener --- teh-nehr --- teˈneɾ

Answer: to have | Example: Tengo un libro nuevo. | I have a new book.

Hint: Think of 'ten' fingers you 'have'.

Question: dice --- dee-seh --- ˈdi.se

Answer: says | Example: Ella dice que va a venir mañana. | She says she is coming tomorrow.

Hint: Think of 'dice' as in rolling dice, and imagine the dice 'saying' something when they land.

Question: mío --- MEE-oh --- ˈmi.o

Answer: mine | Example: Este libro es mío. | This book is mine.

Hint: Think of 'me' and add 'oh' to make it possessive.

Question: crees --- kreh-ehs --- kɾe.es

Answer: you believe | Example: ¿Realmente crees en la magia? | Do you really believe in magic?

Hint: Think 'creed' – a set of beliefs.

Question: buena --- bweh-nah --- ˈbwena

Answer: good | Example: Ella es una buena persona. | She is a good person.

Hint: Think of 'buenos días' (good morning) and remember 'buena' means 'good'.

Question: gusta --- GOOS-tah --- ˈɡus.ta

Answer: to like | Example: Me gusta el chocolate. | I like chocolate.

Hint: Think of 'gust' of wind that you like.

Question: nuestro --- nwes-troh --- ˈnwestɾo

Answer: our | Example: Este es nuestro libro. | This is our book.

Hint: Think of 'new-est-ro' as in 'our new' thing.

Question: nuevo --- nweh-voh --- ˈnweβo

Answer: new | Example: Tengo un coche nuevo. | I have a new car.

Hint: Think of a 'new wave' of something.

Question: será --- seh-rah --- seˈɾa

Answer: will be | Example: El futuro será brillante. | The future will be bright.

Hint: Think of 'ser' (to be) in the future tense.

Question: haciendo --- ah-see-EN-doh --- aˈθjen̪.do

Answer: doing | Example: Estoy haciendo la tarea. | I am doing the homework.

Hint: Think of 'hacienda' (a large estate) and imagine someone always 'doing' work there.

Question: días --- dee-ahs --- ˈdi.as

Answer: days | Example: Los días son más largos en verano. | The days are longer in summer.

Hint: Think of 'days' as 'días' when you see the sun rise multiple times.

Question: nombre --- NOHM-bray --- /ˈnom.bɾe/

Answer: name | Example: Mi nombre es Juan. | My name is Juan.

Hint: Think of 'number' but with an 'n' at the start and 'bray' at the end.

Question: buen --- bwen --- bwen

Answer: good | Example: Es un buen día para caminar. | It's a good day for a walk.

Hint: Think of 'bueno' without the 'o' at the end.

Question: había --- ah-BEE-ah --- aˈβi.a

Answer: there was, there were | Example: Había una vez un castillo en la colina. | Once upon a time, there was a castle on the hill.

Hint: Think of 'a bee' buzzing around in the past.

Question: ven --- behn --- ben

Answer: come | Example: Ven aquí, por favor. | Come here, please.

Hint: Think of 'vent' as in air coming in.

Question: tres --- tres --- tɾes

Answer: three | Example: Tengo tres gatos. | I have three cats.

Hint: Think of a 'trio' which means three people.

Question: menos --- meh-nohs --- ˈmenos

Answer: less | Example: Quiero menos azúcar en mi café. | I want less sugar in my coffee.

Hint: Think of 'men' having 'less' hair than women.

Question: debe --- deh-beh --- ˈde.βe

Answer: must, should, owe | Example: Él debe terminar su trabajo antes de las cinco. | He must finish his work before five.

Hint: Think of 'debt' because you 'owe' something or 'must' do it.

Question: tenía --- teh-NEE-ah --- teˈni.a

Answer: had | Example: Ella tenía un perro muy amigable. | She had a very friendly dog.

Hint: Think of 'ten' (10) things you 'had'.

Question: mal --- mahl --- mal

Answer: bad, evil | Example: Me siento mal hoy. | I feel bad today.

Hint: Think of 'mal' as the opposite of 'well'—if something is not well, it is bad.

Question: conmigo --- kohn-MEE-goh --- koŋˈmiɣo

Answer: with me | Example: ¿Quieres venir conmigo al cine? | Do you want to come with me to the movies?

Hint: Think 'come with me' – 'conmigo' sounds like 'come' + 'me' + 'go'.

Question: madre --- MAH-dray --- ˈma.dɾe

Answer: mother | Example: Mi madre es muy cariñosa. | My mother is very loving.

Hint: Think of 'madre' as the 'main' person in your life.

Question: hoy --- oy --- oi

Answer: today | Example: Hoy es un buen día para empezar algo nuevo. | Today is a good day to start something new.

Hint: Think of 'hoy' as 'hooray' for today!

Question: quien --- key-en --- kjen

Answer: who | Example: ¿Quién es esa persona? | Who is that person?

Hint: Think of 'key' to unlock 'en' information about someone.

Question: sido --- SEE-doh --- ˈsiðo

Answer: been | Example: He sido muy feliz aquí. | I have been very happy here.

Hint: Think of 'see' and 'dough' to remember 'been'.

Question: mamá --- mah-MAH --- maˈma

Answer: mom | Example: Mi mamá siempre me prepara el desayuno. | My mom always makes me breakfast.

Hint: Think of 'mama' bear protecting her cubs.

Question: tienen --- tee-eh-nen --- ˈtjeneŋ

Answer: they have | Example: Ellos tienen un perro. | They have a dog.

Hint: Think of 'ten' as in 'they have ten things'.

Question: luego --- loo-eh-go --- ˈlweɣo

Answer: later | Example: Nos vemos luego. | See you later.

Hint: Think of 'later' as 'loooong after'.

Question: todas --- toh-dahs --- ˈto.ðas

Answer: all (feminine plural) | Example: Todas las chicas fueron a la fiesta. | All the girls went to the party.

Hint: Think of 'total' to remember 'all'.

Question: allí --- ah-YEE --- /aˈʎi/

Answer: there | Example: El libro está allí, sobre la mesa. | The book is there, on the table.

Hint: Think of 'allí' as a place 'all the way over there'.

Question: toda --- toh-dah --- ˈto.ða

Answer: all, entire, whole | Example: Ella comió toda la pizza. | She ate the whole pizza.

Hint: Think of 'total' to remember 'toda' means 'all' or 'whole'.

Question: hora --- oh-rah --- ˈoɾa

Answer: hour; time of day | Example: ¿Qué hora es? | What time is it?

Hint: Think of 'hour' and 'hora' both starting with 'h'.

Question: mujer --- moo-HER --- muˈxeɾ

Answer: woman | Example: La mujer está leyendo un libro. | The woman is reading a book.

Hint: Think of 'her' in 'moo-HER' to remember it's a woman.

Question: visto --- VEES-toh --- ˈbisto

Answer: seen | Example: He visto esa película antes. | I have seen that movie before.

Hint: Think of 'vista' (view) but with an 'o' at the end, meaning you've seen it.

Question: haces --- AH-ses --- ˈa.ses

Answer: you do/make | Example: ¿Qué haces después de la escuela? | What do you do after school?

Hint: Think 'aces' in cards – you do/make things like an ace!

Question: importa --- eem-POHR-tah --- imˈpoɾ.ta

Answer: matters, is important | Example: No me importa lo que digan los demás. | I don't care what others say.

Hint: Think of 'import' - if you import something, it must be important!

Question: contigo --- kohn-TEE-goh --- kɔnˈtiɣo

Answer: with you | Example: Quiero ir contigo al cine. | I want to go to the movies with you.

Hint: Think of 'con' (with) and 'tigo' (you go) - 'with you go'.

Question: ve --- veh --- be

Answer: see | Example: Ella ve la televisión todas las noches. | She watches TV every night.

Hint: Imagine you have to 'see' a vet when your pet is sick.

Question: tarde --- tar-deh --- ˈtaɾ.ðe

Answer: afternoon; late | Example: Llegaré tarde a la reunión. | I will be late to the meeting.

Hint: Think of 'tardy' for being late.

Question: oye --- oh-yeh --- ˈo.je

Answer: listen | Example: Oye, ¿puedes ayudarme con esto? | Listen, can you help me with this?

Hint: Think 'Oh yeah, listen up!'

Question: parte --- par-teh --- ˈpaɾ.te

Answer: part | Example: Una parte del libro estaba dañada. | A part of the book was damaged.

Hint: Think of 'part' of a puzzle.

Question: haber --- ah-BEHR --- aˈβeɾ

Answer: to have (auxiliary verb) | Example: He tenido que estudiar mucho para el examen. | I have had to study a lot for the exam.

Hint: Think of 'have' but with a Spanish twist!

Question: hombres --- OHM-bres --- ˈom.bɾes

Answer: men | Example: Los hombres están trabajando en el jardín. | The men are working in the garden.

Hint: Think of 'hombres' as 'home-bres' who are men at home.

Question: problema --- proh-BLEH-mah --- /pɾoˈβle.ma/

Answer: problem | Example: Tengo un problema con mi computadora. | I have a problem with my computer.

Hint: A 'problem' is like a 'pro' athlete facing a 'blemish' in their performance.

Question: más --- mahs --- mas

Answer: more | Example: Quiero más pastel, por favor. | I want more cake, please.

Hint: Think of 'más' as wanting more 'mass' or quantity of something.

Question: saber --- sah-behr --- saˈβeɾ

Answer: to know | Example: Quiero saber la verdad. | I want to know the truth.

Hint: Think of 'saber' as a 'knowledge saber' cutting through ignorance.

Question: quería --- keh-ree-ah --- keˈɾi.a

Answer: wanted | Example: Ella quería un perro cuando era niña. | She wanted a dog when she was a child.

Hint: Think of 'quería' as 'wanted' because both have 'q' and 'w' sounds at the start.

Question: aún --- ah-oon --- aˈun

Answer: still, yet | Example: Aún no he terminado mi tarea. | I still haven't finished my homework.

Hint: Think of 'a moon' that is still in the sky.

Question: veces --- BEH-sehs --- ˈbeθes

Answer: times, occasions | Example: A veces voy al parque a correr. | Sometimes I go to the park to run.

Hint: Think of 'vests' you wear multiple times.

Question: nuestra --- nwehs-trah --- ˈnwe.stɾa

Answer: our | Example: Esta es nuestra casa. | This is our house.

Hint: Think of 'new extra' as 'our new extra thing.'

Question: hacerlo --- ah-SEHR-loh --- aˈseɾlo

Answer: to do it | Example: Necesito hacerlo antes de que termine el día. | I need to do it before the day ends.

Hint: Think of 'ace' (as in 'ace the test') and 'lo' as in 'low'. Ace it low = do it.

Question: cada --- kah-dah --- ˈka.ða

Answer: each, every | Example: Cada día aprendo algo nuevo. | Each day I learn something new.

Hint: Think of 'cada' as 'calendar' - you check it every day.

Question: hizo --- EE-soh --- ˈi.so

Answer: did, made | Example: Él hizo su tarea antes de salir. | He did his homework before leaving.

Hint: Think of a wizard who 'did' or 'made' magic.

Question: veo --- veh-oh --- ˈbe.o

Answer: I see | Example: Veo una película esta noche. | I see a movie tonight.

Hint: Think of 'video' – you see things in a video.

Question: tanto --- TAHN-toh --- ˈtan.to

Answer: so much, so many | Example: No puedo creer que comieras tanto pastel. | I can't believe you ate so much cake.

Hint: Think of 'tantalizing' amounts of something.

Question: razón --- rah-SOHN --- raˈθon

Answer: reason | Example: Tienes razón, debemos estudiar más. | You are right, we should study more.

Hint: Think of 'raisin' - you need a reason to eat them!

Question: ustedes --- oo-steh-dehs --- usˈteðes

Answer: you all (formal) | Example: ¿Ustedes van a la fiesta esta noche? | Are you all going to the party tonight?

Hint: Think of 'you all' in a formal setting, like addressing a group of people at a meeting.

Question: idea --- ee-deh-ah --- iˈðea

Answer: idea | Example: Tengo una idea para el proyecto. | I have an idea for the project.

Hint: An 'idea' is the same in English and Spanish, just like a lightbulb moment!

Question: esos --- EH-sohs --- ˈesos

Answer: those | Example: Esos libros son interesantes. | Those books are interesting.

Hint: Think of 'those' as 'esos' - both have an 's' sound!

Question: van --- bahn --- ban

Answer: they go | Example: Ellos van al parque todos los días. | They go to the park every day.

Hint: Think of a van full of people going somewhere.

Question: quizá --- kee-sah --- kiˈsa

Answer: perhaps, maybe | Example: Quizá vayamos al cine esta noche. | Perhaps we will go to the movies tonight.

Hint: Think of 'quiz' - maybe you'll pass, maybe you won't!

Question: debo --- deh-boh --- ˈdeβo

Answer: I must | Example: Debo terminar mi tarea antes de salir. | I must finish my homework before going out.

Hint: Think 'debt' - when you owe, you must pay.

Question: alguna --- ahl-goo-nah --- alˈɡuna

Answer: some, any | Example: ¿Tienes alguna pregunta? | Do you have any questions?

Hint: Think of 'some' as 'some-goo' in 'alguna'.

Question: cierto --- SYER-toh --- ˈsjerto

Answer: true, certain | Example: Es cierto que el sol sale por el este. | It is true that the sun rises in the east.

Hint: Think of 'certain' and 'true' as being 'certainly true'.

Question: ud. --- oo-sted --- uðˈsteð

Answer: you (formal) | Example: ¿Cómo está ud.? | How are you?

Hint: Think of 'usted' as 'you, esteemed guest' to remember it's formal.

Question: muerto --- MWEHR-toh --- ˈmweɾ.to

Answer: dead | Example: El gato está muerto. | The cat is dead.

Hint: Think of 'mortuary' where dead bodies are kept.

Question: unos --- oo-nohs --- unos

Answer: some, a few | Example: Tengo unos libros en mi mochila. | I have some books in my backpack.

Hint: Think of 'unos' as 'some' or 'a few' friends joining you for 'uno' (the card game).

Question: estos --- EH-stohs --- ˈestos

Answer: these | Example: Estos libros son muy interesantes. | These books are very interesting.

Hint: Think of 'estos' as 'these' little 'estrellas' (stars) in the sky.

Question: salir --- sah-leer --- saˈliɾ

Answer: to go out, to leave | Example: Voy a salir con mis amigos esta noche. | I am going out with my friends tonight.

Hint: Think 'salir' sounds like 'sailor' who goes out to sea.

Question: policía --- po-lee-SEE-ah --- po.liˈsi.a

Answer: police | Example: La policía llegó rápidamente a la escena del crimen. | The police arrived quickly at the crime scene.

Hint: Think of 'police' with a Spanish twist!

Question: realmente --- ray-ahl-men-teh --- re.alˈmen.te

Answer: really, actually | Example: Realmente me gusta este libro. | I really like this book.

Hint: Think of 'real' to remember 'really'.

Question: demasiado --- deh-mah-see-ah-doh --- de.maˈsja.ðo

Answer: too much | Example: Hay demasiada gente en la fiesta. | There are too many people at the party.

Hint: Think of 'demasiado' as 'demanding too much'.

Question: familia --- fah-MEE-lee-ah --- fəˈmiːliə

Answer: family | Example: Mi familia es muy unida. | My family is very close.

Hint: Think of 'familiar' because family is familiar to you.

Question: pueden --- pweh-den --- ˈpweðen

Answer: they can | Example: Ellos pueden ir al parque mañana. | They can go to the park tomorrow.

Hint: Think of 'puedo' (I can) but for a group!

Question: cabeza --- kah-BEH-sah --- kaˈβeθa

Answer: head | Example: Ella tiene un dolor de cabeza. | She has a headache.

Hint: Think of 'cabin' for your head space.

Question: hemos --- AY-mohs --- ˈemos

Answer: we have | Example: Hemos terminado el proyecto. | We have finished the project.

Hint: Think of 'we have' as 'AY-mohs' to do!

Question: amigos --- ah-MEE-gohs --- /aˈmiɣos/

Answer: friends | Example: Mis amigos y yo vamos al cine esta noche. | My friends and I are going to the movies tonight.

Hint: Think of the movie 'The Three Amigos' - they are friends!

Question: chica --- chee-kah --- ˈtʃi.ka

Answer: girl | Example: La chica está jugando en el parque. | The girl is playing in the park.

Hint: Think of 'chic' fashion for a stylish girl.

Question: cariño --- kah-ree-nyo --- /kaˈɾiɲo/

Answer: affection, love, care | Example: Ella me mostró mucho cariño durante mi enfermedad. | She showed me a lot of affection during my illness.

Hint: Think of 'care' in 'cariño' for affection and love.

Question: lado --- lah-doh --- ˈla.ðo

Answer: side | Example: Ella se sentó a mi lado. | She sat by my side.

Hint: Think of 'ladder' leaning to the side.

Question: allá --- ah-YAH --- /aˈʎa/

Answer: there (in that place) | Example: La tienda está allá, al final de la calle. | The store is there, at the end of the street.

Hint: Think of 'yonder' in old English, as in 'over there'.

Question: entre --- EHN-treh --- /ˈen.tɾe/

Answer: between | Example: El libro está entre la mesa y la silla. | The book is between the table and the chair.

Hint: Think of 'enter' between two doors.

Question: minutos --- mee-noo-tos --- miˈnutos

Answer: minutes | Example: La reunión empezará en cinco minutos. | The meeting will start in five minutes.

Hint: Think of 'minute' with an 's' at the end.

Question: digo --- DEE-goh --- ˈdi.ɣo

Answer: I say | Example: Siempre digo la verdad. | I always say the truth.

Hint: Think of 'I say' as 'I dig (digo) into a conversation.'

Question: algún --- ahl-GOON --- alˈɡun

Answer: some, any | Example: ¿Tienes algún libro interesante? | Do you have any interesting book?

Hint: Think of 'al-GOON' as 'I'll get some soon!'

Question: serio --- seh-ree-oh --- ˈseɾjo

Answer: serious | Example: Él siempre está muy serio en las reuniones. | He is always very serious in meetings.

Hint: Think of 'serio' as 'serious' with an 'o' at the end.

Question: cuidado --- kwee-DAH-doh --- kwiˈða.ðo

Answer: care | Example: Ten mucho cuidado al cruzar la calle. | Be very careful when crossing the street.

Hint: Think of 'cue the dad' when you need care.

Question: pasó --- pah-SOH --- paˈso

Answer: happened | Example: Ayer pasó algo increíble. | Yesterday, something incredible happened.

Hint: Think of 'passing' through time when something 'happened'.

Question: buenas --- bweh-nahs --- ˈbwenas

Answer: good | Example: ¡Buenas! ¿Cómo estás? | Good! How are you?

Hint: Think of 'buenas' as a shortcut for 'buenas días' (good day).

Question: somos --- SOH-mohs --- ˈso.mos

Answer: we are | Example: Somos amigos desde la infancia. | We are friends since childhood.

Hint: Think 'somos' sounds like 'some of us' which means 'we are'.

Question: amor --- ah-MOHR --- /aˈmoɾ/

Answer: love | Example: El amor es lo más importante en la vida. | Love is the most important thing in life.

Hint: Think of 'amore' in Italian, which also means love.

Question: puerta --- pwehr-tah --- /ˈpweɾ.ta/

Answer: door | Example: Por favor, cierra la puerta cuando salgas. | Please close the door when you leave.

Hint: Think of 'portal' as a door to another place.

Question: ves --- bess --- bes

Answer: you see | Example: ¿Ves el pájaro en el árbol? | Do you see the bird in the tree?

Hint: Imagine saying 'bess' when you 'see' something amazing.

Question: vaya --- bah-yah --- ˈba.ʝa

Answer: go (imperative form), wow (expression of surprise) | Example: ¡Vaya! No esperaba verte aquí. | Wow! I didn't expect to see you here.

Hint: Think of 'vaya' as a way to say 'go' or express 'wow' with enthusiasm.

Question: suerte --- SWER-teh --- ˈsweɾ.te

Answer: luck | Example: Espero tener buena suerte en el examen. | I hope to have good luck on the exam.

Hint: Think of 'sweater' bringing you luck on a cold day.

Question: eh --- eh --- e

Answer: A casual interjection used to get someone's attention or to ask for confirmation or agreement, similar to 'huh' or 'right?' in English. | Example: Vamos a la playa, eh? | We're going to the beach, huh?

Hint: Think of 'eh' as a casual way to say 'huh?'

Question: rápido --- rah-pee-doh --- ˈra.pi.ðo

Answer: fast | Example: El coche es muy rápido. | The car is very fast.

Hint: Think of a 'rapid' river, which flows fast.

Question: cuenta --- kwehn-tah --- ˈkwenta

Answer: account, bill, or count | Example: Necesito pagar la cuenta del restaurante. | I need to pay the restaurant bill.

Hint: Think of 'count' in English, as in counting money for a bill.

Question: quizás --- kee-sahs --- kiˈsas

Answer: perhaps, maybe | Example: Quizás vayamos al cine esta noche. | Perhaps we will go to the movies tonight.

Hint: Think of a quiz—'maybe' you'll pass, 'maybe' you won't!

Question: esas --- EH-sahs --- ˈesas

Answer: those (feminine plural) | Example: Esas flores son hermosas. | Those flowers are beautiful.

Hint: Think of 'esas' like 'esses' in English, but for feminine plural.

Question: pues --- pwehs --- pwes

Answer: well, then | Example: Pues, no estoy seguro de lo que quieres decir. | Well, I'm not sure what you mean.

Hint: Think of 'pues' as a pause word like 'well' in English.

Question: pasado --- pah-sah-doh --- paˈsaðo

Answer: past | Example: El pasado siempre nos enseña lecciones importantes. | The past always teaches us important lessons.

Hint: Think of 'pass' as in 'time has passed'.

Question: pensé --- pen-seh --- penˈse

Answer: I thought | Example: Pensé que llegarías más temprano. | I thought you would arrive earlier.

Hint: Think of a penny for your thoughts.

Question: todavía --- toh-dah-VEE-ah --- to.ðaˈβi.a

Answer: still | Example: Todavía estoy esperando el autobús. | I am still waiting for the bus.

Hint: Imagine saying 'To Dave, I am still waiting.'

Question: hermano --- ehr-MAH-noh --- eɾˈmano

Answer: brother | Example: Mi hermano es muy divertido. | My brother is very funny.

Hint: Think of 'her man' as a brother.

Question: debes --- deh-behs --- ˈdeβes

Answer: you must | Example: Debes estudiar para el examen. | You must study for the exam.

Hint: Think of 'debts' you must pay.

Question: casi --- kah-see --- ˈkasi

Answer: almost | Example: Casi llego tarde a la reunión. | I almost arrived late to the meeting.

Hint: Casi sounds like 'casey' - think of 'Casey almost won the race.'

Question: forma --- FOR-ma --- ˈfoɾ.ma

Answer: shape, form | Example: La forma de la mesa es rectangular. | The shape of the table is rectangular.

Hint: Think of 'form' in English, which means shape or structure.

Question: aquí --- ah-kee --- /aˈki/

Answer: here | Example: Estoy aquí esperando. | I am here waiting.

Hint: Think of 'a key' to find your way here.

Question: chico --- chee-koh --- ˈtʃi.ko

Answer: boy | Example: El chico juega en el parque. | The boy plays in the park.

Hint: Think of 'chico' as a 'cheeky boy'.

Question: dicho --- DEE-choh --- ˈdi.tʃo

Answer: saying | Example: El dicho 'más vale tarde que nunca' es muy popular. | The saying 'better late than never' is very popular.

Hint: A 'saying' is something 'said' (dicho) often.

Question: nueva --- nweh-vah --- ˈnweβa

Answer: new | Example: Ella tiene una casa nueva. | She has a new house.

Hint: Think of 'new era' - sounds like 'nueva'.

Question: sabía --- sah-BEE-ah --- saˈβi.a

Answer: knew | Example: Ella sabía la respuesta correcta. | She knew the correct answer.

Hint: Think of 'saber' (to know) and add 'ía' for past tense.

Question: muchas --- moo-chahs --- ˈmutʃas

Answer: many | Example: Tengo muchas tareas que hacer. | I have many tasks to do.

Hint: Think of 'moo' like a cow and 'chas' like cash – many cows, many cash!

Question: dentro --- DEN-troh --- ˈden.tɾo

Answer: inside | Example: El gato está dentro de la caja. | The cat is inside the box.

Hint: Think of 'dent' as in a dent in something, which is inside.

Question: hice --- EE-seh --- ˈise

Answer: I did | Example: Ayer hice mi tarea. | Yesterday I did my homework.

Hint: Think of 'ice' melting because you 'did' something to it.

Question: contra --- kon-trah --- ˈkon.tɾa

Answer: against | Example: Estoy en contra de esa idea. | I am against that idea.

Hint: Think of 'contradict' which means to go against.

Question: auto --- ow-toh --- /ˈaʊ.to/

Answer: car | Example: El auto está estacionado afuera. | The car is parked outside.

Hint: Think of 'automatic' - cars can be automatic.

Question: camino --- kah-MEE-noh --- kaˈmi.no

Answer: path, road | Example: El camino al éxito está lleno de desafíos. | The path to success is full of challenges.

Hint: Think of 'camino' as the 'way' to go.

Question: ayuda --- ah-YOO-dah --- aˈʝu.ða

Answer: help, assistance | Example: Necesito ayuda con mi tarea. | I need help with my homework.

Hint: Think of 'a yawn' needing help to wake up!

Question: primera --- pree-MEH-rah --- pɾiˈmeɾa

Answer: first | Example: Ella fue la primera en llegar a la fiesta. | She was the first to arrive at the party.

Hint: Think of 'premiere' as the first showing of a movie.

Question: hacia --- ah-see-ah --- aˈsja

Answer: towards | Example: Caminamos hacia el parque. | We walked towards the park.

Hint: Think of 'hacia' as 'heading towards'.

Question: vi --- vee --- bi

Answer: I saw | Example: Ayer vi una película increíble. | Yesterday I saw an incredible movie.

Hint: Think of 'video' – you see things in a video.

Question: miedo --- mee-eh-doh --- ˈmjeðo

Answer: fear | Example: Tengo miedo de las arañas. | I am afraid of spiders.

Hint: Think of 'meadow' but with a scary twist!

Question: adiós --- ah-dee-ohs --- aˈðjos

Answer: goodbye | Example: Ella dijo adiós antes de salir. | She said goodbye before leaving.

Hint: Think of 'a Dios' (to God) when saying goodbye.

Question: primero --- pree-MEH-roh --- pɾiˈmeɾo

Answer: first | Example: Él fue el primero en llegar. | He was the first to arrive.

Hint: Think of a 'prime' number, which is often the first in a sequence.

Question: debería --- deh-beh-REE-ah --- deβeˈɾi.a

Answer: should | Example: Debería estudiar más para el examen. | I should study more for the exam.

Hint: Think of 'debate'—you should consider both sides.

Question: poder --- poh-dehr --- poˈðeɾ

Answer: to be able to, can | Example: Ella puede hablar tres idiomas. | She can speak three languages.

Hint: Think of 'power' – if you have power, you can do things!

Question: niños --- nee-nyos --- ˈniɲos

Answer: children | Example: Los niños están jugando en el parque. | The children are playing in the park.

Hint: Think of 'ninos' as 'ninosauruses' – a bunch of little dinosaurs (kids) running around!

Question: sería --- seh-REE-ah --- seˈɾi.a

Answer: would be | Example: Sería genial si pudieras venir a la fiesta. | It would be great if you could come to the party.

Hint: Think of 'ser' (to be) + 'ía' (would) = would be

Question: historia --- ees-TOH-ree-ah --- isˈtoɾja

Answer: history; story | Example: La historia de la humanidad es fascinante. | The history of humanity is fascinating.

Hint: Think of 'his story' to remember 'history' or 'story'.

Question: mientras --- myehn-trahs --- ˈmjɛn.tɾas

Answer: while | Example: Ella lee un libro mientras escucha música. | She reads a book while listening to music.

Hint: Think of 'meanwhile' when you hear 'mientras'.

Question: ciudad --- see-oo-DAHD --- /θjuˈðað/ (Spain), /sjuˈðað/ (Latin America)

Answer: city | Example: La ciudad es muy grande y tiene muchos rascacielos. | The city is very large and has many skyscrapers.

Hint: Think of 'see you, Dad' in the city.

Question: dijiste --- dee-HEES-teh --- diˈxiste

Answer: you said | Example: ¿Qué dijiste? | What did you say?

Hint: Think of 'Did he say?' to remember 'dijiste' means 'you said'.

Question: espero --- eh-speh-roh --- esˈpeɾo

Answer: I wait | Example: Espero el autobús todas las mañanas. | I wait for the bus every morning.

Hint: Think of 'esperanza' (hope) – when you wait, you hope for something.

Question: cuánto --- KWAN-toh --- /ˈkwan.to/

Answer: how much | Example: ¿Cuánto cuesta este libro? | How much does this book cost?

Hint: Think of 'quantity' to remember 'how much'.