¿Cómo estás?
'How are you?' in Spanish
Photo by Tânia Mousinho
Language
Spanish
Romance Family
Left to Right Script
Gendered Language
Spanish, a Romance language derived from Latin, is spoken by over 500 million native speakers worldwide, primarily in Spain, Latin America, and parts of the U.S. and Africa. Known for its clear pronunciation and rhythmic flow, it uses the Latin alphabet with the additional letter "ñ." Spanish grammar features gendered nouns (masculine and feminine), complex verb conjugations, and a relatively flexible word order. Its vocabulary has absorbed influences from Arabic, Indigenous American languages, and others, contributing to diverse regional variations. As the official language of 20 countries, including Mexico, Argentina, and Spain, Spanish is a global language of culture, literature, and communication.
Flashcards
SPA
Noun
325
minuto
minute
A unit of time equal to sixty seconds.
SPA
Noun
221
ciudad
city
An urban area with a large population and its own local government.
SPA
Verb
169
ocurrir
happen
To occur; to take place.
SPA
Adjective
1020
frío
cold
Having a low temperature.
Stories
A Rainy Call from an Old Friend
On a rainy day in Madrid, the narrator receives a surprise phone call from Lucía, an old university friend. They remi...
Upper Intermediate
11 sentences
First Shift at the Corner Café
A new hire starts his first shift at a busy neighborhood café in Mexico, fumbles with drinks and a stalled cash regis...
Intermediate
11 sentences
The Night Before the Exam
On a rainy weekend, Lucía prepares for a history exam between her neighborhood library and a corner café. With accoun...
Upper Intermediate
11 sentences
Mango Popsicles and a Flashlight
A teen babysits two young neighbors in a hot city apartment. When the power goes out, they play with shadows and late...
Elementary
12 sentences
Agents
Spanish
Sofia
Rehearsing for a show
Female
32
Madrid, Spain
Dancer
Passionate
flamenco, cooking, traveling
Spanish
Javier
Teaching Spanish verbs in Madrid
Male
36
Madrid, Spain
Language teacher
Expressive
flamenco, cooking, traveling
Spanish
Carmen
Studying Spanish literature
Female
20
Madrid, Spain
Student
Expressive
dancing, reading, biking
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