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Greetings & Smalltalk 100 chunks

Buenas

Hi / Hey (shortened greeting)

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Informal shortening of buenos días / buenas tardes / buenas noches. Very common in Spain as a quick hello.

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¡Qué alegría verte!

How wonderful to see you!

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Warm, enthusiastic expression for reuniting with someone you genuinely missed. More emotional than hola or cuánto tiempo.

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Me alegro de verte

I'm glad to see you

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Sincere and warm but slightly calmer than ¡qué alegría verte! Works in both formal and informal settings.

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¿Cómo te encuentras?

How are you feeling?

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Used when asking about someone's physical or emotional state, often when they've been ill or going through something difficult.

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¿Cómo te fue?

How did it go?

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Asks about a specific past event — an interview, trip, exam, date, etc. Very natural and common.

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¿Qué tal te fue?

How did it go for you?

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Slightly more personal than ¿Cómo te fue? — emphasises your interest in the person's experience specifically.

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¿A qué te dedicas?

What do you do for a living?

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Standard smalltalk question when getting to know someone. Polite and neutral. More natural than ¿en qué trabajas?

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¿Y la familia?

And the family? / How's the family?

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Warm smalltalk question showing interest in someone's personal life. Very common among friends and acquaintances.

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¿Sigues viviendo en...?

Are you still living in...?

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Useful reconnecting question. Fill in the city or neighbourhood. Shows you remember details about the person.

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Tirando

Getting by / Hanging in there

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Honest but casual response when things aren't great but you're managing. Very common in Spain. Often said with a shrug.

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