200 Essential Intermediate Spanish Phrases for Fluent Conversation

As you progress in your Spanish learning journey, it's crucial to move beyond basic phrases and delve into the realm of intermediate expressions. Mastering these essential phrases will enhance your conversational skills, enabling you to engage in more nuanced and authentic interactions.

Beyond the Basics: 200 Essential Intermediate Spanish Phrases for Fluent Conversation: Phrases, Figures of Speech, & Idioms to Help Increase Your Comprehension. With Dialogues & Practice Sections

by Sybille Bedford

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In this comprehensive article, we present a meticulously curated list of 200 intermediate Spanish phrases that will empower you to express yourself confidently and comprehend native speakers with ease.

Greetings and s

• Mucho gusto. - Nice to meet you.
• ¿Cómo te llamas? - What's your name?
• Me llamo Juan. - My name is Juan.
• ¿De dónde eres? - Where are you from?
• Soy de España. - I'm from Spain.
• ¿Qué tal? - How are you?
• Estoy bien, gracias. - I'm fine, thank you.

Conversation Starters

• ¿Qué haces? - What do you do?
• Soy profesor. - I'm a teacher.
• ¿De qué parte de España eres? - What part of Spain are you from?
• Soy de Valencia. - I'm from Valencia.
• ¿Cuánto tiempo llevas en España? - How long have you been in Spain?
• Llevo aquí dos años. - I've been here for two years.

Expressing Opinions and Feelings

• Me gusta mucho España. - I love Spain.
• No me gusta el fútbol. - I don't like soccer.
• Estoy feliz de estar aquí. - I'm happy to be here.
• Estoy triste porque me voy. - I'm sad because I'm leaving.
• Creo que es una buena idea. - I think it's a good idea.
• No estoy seguro. - I'm not sure.

Asking Questions

• ¿Qué hora es? - What time is it?
• ¿Dónde está el baño? - Where is the bathroom?
• ¿Cuánto cuesta? - How much does it cost?
• ¿Puedes repetirlo? - Can you repeat that?
• ¿Por qué? - Why?
• ¿Cómo? - How?

Responding to Questions

• Son las dos. - It's two o'clock.
• Está al final del pasillo. - It's at the end of the hallway.
• Cuesta diez euros. - It costs ten euros.
• Lo siento, no lo entiendo. - I'm sorry, I don't understand.
• Porque es importante. - Because it's important.
• Así. - Like this.

Expressing Preferences

• Prefiero el café al té. - I prefer coffee to tea.
• Me gusta más la música española que la música americana. - I like Spanish music more than American music.
• Creo que es mejor estudiar por la mañana. - I think it's better to study in the morning.
• Prefiero viajar en tren que en avión. - I prefer to travel by train rather than by plane.
• Me gusta más leer que ver televisión. - I like to read more than watching television.
• Creo que es más importante ser feliz que tener mucho dinero. - I think it's more important to be happy than to have a lot of money.

Making Requests and Offers

• ¿Puedes abrir la ventana? - Can you open the window?
• ¿Quieres que te ayude? - Do you want me to help you?
• ¿Puedo pedirte un favor? - Can I ask you a favor?
• ¿Te gustaría tomar un café conmigo? - Would you like to have coffee with me?
• ¿Puedo ofrecerte algo de beber? - Can I offer you something to drink?
• ¿Necesitas ayuda? - Do you need help?

Expressing Time and Dates

• Hoy es lunes. - Today is Monday.
• Ayer fue domingo. - Yesterday was Sunday.
• Mañana es martes. - Tomorrow is Tuesday.
• El próximo año me voy a casar. - I'm getting married next year.
• El mes pasado estuve de vacaciones. - I was on vacation last month.
• El año pasado me gradué de la universidad. - I graduated from university last year.

Talking About the Weather

• Hace sol. - It's sunny.
• Está nublado. - It's cloudy.
• Está lloviendo. - It's raining.
• Está nevando. - It's snowing.
• Hace calor. - It's hot.
• Hace frío. - It's cold.

Describing People and Things

• Es alto y guapo. - He's tall and handsome.
• Es baja y delgada. - She's short and slim.
• Es una casa grande y bonita. - It's a big and beautiful house.
• Es un coche nuevo y caro. - It's a new and expensive car.
• Es un libro interesante y bien escrito. - It's an interesting and well-written book.
• Es una película aburrida y larga. - It's a boring and long movie.

By incorporating these 200 essential intermediate Spanish phrases into your vocabulary, you will unlock the ability to navigate everyday conversations with confidence and ease. Remember, consistent practice and immersion are key to mastering a language. Embrace every opportunity to speak and interact with native speakers, and you will continue to refine your skills and achieve fluency in Spanish.

Beyond the Basics: 200 Essential Intermediate Spanish Phrases for Fluent Conversation: Phrases, Figures of Speech, & Idioms to Help Increase Your Comprehension. With Dialogues & Practice Sections

by Sybille Bedford

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2606 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	107 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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