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¿Qué tal?

How's it going?

Greetings & Smalltalk
Very common informal greeting used with friends, family, and colleagues. Often used alone or as a follow-up to hola.
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Por favor

Please

Politeness Phrases
Essential politeness word. Used at the end or beginning of a request. Also used alone to get attention or express …
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No hay mal que por bien no venga

Every cloud has a silver lining

Idioms & Sayings
One of the most common Spanish proverbs. Used to find something positive in a bad situation. Often said to comfort …
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Tomar una decisión

To make a decision

Word Combinations
One of the most essential collocations in Spanish. Note: Spanish uses tomar (to take), not hacer (to make) with decisión.
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Lo que pasa es que...

The thing is that... / What's happening is that...

Sentence Frames
One of the most natural ways to introduce an explanation or excuse in Spanish. Very commonly used in everyday conversation.
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¡Qué bien!

Great! / How wonderful!

Exclamations & Reactions
One of the most common positive exclamations. Used to express genuine pleasure, relief, or enthusiasm about good news or a …
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soñar con

to dream about / to dream of

Verbs with Prepositions
Used for both literal dreams and aspirations. Always followed by a noun or infinitive.
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despertarse

to wake up

Everyday Routines & Actions
Reflexive verb. Use 'me despierto', 'te despiertas', etc.
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creo que

I think that

Opinions & Feelings
One of the most common opinion frames. Followed by indicative.
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alto

tall

Describing People & Things
Adjective for height. Must agree in gender and number: alta, altos, altas.
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y

and

Connectors & Discourse Markers
The most basic connector for addition.
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ahora

now

Time Expressions
Refers to the present moment.
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¿Cómo estás?

How are you?

Greetings & Smalltalk
Standard informal greeting. Use ¿Cómo está usted? in formal situations.
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Gracias

Thank you

Politeness Phrases
The most essential word in any language. Works in every context. Always well received.
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Más vale tarde que nunca

Better late than never

Idioms & Sayings
Said when something happens later than expected but is still welcome. Can be used sincerely or with mild irony.
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Hacer una pregunta

To ask a question

Word Combinations
Spanish uses hacer (to make/do) with pregunta — not preguntar una pregunta, which is redundant. Very common in class and …
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Resulta que...

It turns out that...

Sentence Frames
Used to introduce a surprising or unexpected piece of information. Often used when revealing something the listener didn't know.
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¡Qué horror!

How awful! / How terrible!

Exclamations & Reactions
Expresses strong disgust, shock, or disapproval. Can be used for genuinely terrible things or humorously for minor annoyances.
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contar con

to count on / to rely on

Verbs with Prepositions
Expresses trust or having someone's support.
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levantarse

to get up

Everyday Routines & Actions
Reflexive. Often used after waking.
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