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Master high-frequency phrases using the 80/20 principle for rapid Spanish fluency

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Estimado Sr.

Dear Mr.

Written Communication (Emails, Letters)
Formal letter opening for a man.

aquí

here

Opinions & Feelings
Near the speaker.

si + presente de indicativo + presente

If + present + present (general truths)

Conditionals & Hypotheses
No additional notes.

mucho

a lot / much

Quantity & Degree
Quantifier

tener que + infinitivo

to have to + infinitive

Expressing Obligation / Necessity
Expresses obligation/necessity. 'tener que' is very common.

Podría decirme dónde está el/la estación de tren

Could you tell me where the train station

Travel & Places
Essential spatial navigation framework phrase for travelers.

Necesitamos programar una reunión sobre el/la campaña de marketing

We need to schedule a meeting about the marketing campaign

Business & Work
Professional business workplace interaction phrasing.

¿Cómo estás?

How are you?

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

Gracias

Thank you

Politeness Phrases
The most essential word in any language. Works in every context. Always well received.

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.

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 …

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.

¡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.

contar con

to count on / to rely on

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

levantarse

to get up

Everyday Routines & Actions
Reflexive. Often used after waking.

bajo

short (height)

Describing People & Things
Opposite of alto.

o

or

Connectors & Discourse Markers
Used to present alternatives.

ahora mismo

right now / immediately

Time Expressions
Emphasizes immediacy.

Estimada Sra.

Dear Mrs./Ms.

Written Communication (Emails, Letters)
Formal letter opening for a woman.

ahí

there (near the listener)

Opinions & Feelings
Near the person you are speaking to.