Common and Useful Phrases For Spanish Speaking Countries

By Noah M. Benjamin

You can get by in Latin America -- or any Spanish-speaking country -- if you know just a couple common phrases for Spanish. I'm going to introduce you to some of the more common ones.

You could also flourish in any Spanish-speaking country by using tricks to teach yourself Spanish without using up any of your free time. This is a whole lot more valuable than learning just a couple common phrases, and will take up less of your time!

Common Phrases You Should Know

If you're heading to Latin America -- or just want to speak Spanish with some locals in your home town -- this should provide somewhat of a starting ground for you.

I like it: me gusta

I don't know: no se

I'm ready: estoy listo

One moment, please: un momento por favor

That's all: es todo

(For example, when ordering food, "es todo" signals that's all you want)

I would like: me gustaría

Thank you: gracias

No problem: de nada

Hello: hola

Hello in many Latin American countries: buen / buena

Good bye: adios / hasta

How To Pick Up More Common Spanish Phrases

Here's the deal: I've figured out how you can learn sufficient Spanish in about a month without using up any of your free time.

How is this possible?

Using audio learning in your car.

Think about it: you probably spend at least 10 hours a week in your car. If you take advantage of these 10 free hours and listen to Spanish audio programs, you can learn the language with basically no investment in free time.

If you're going to Latin America, or have any kind of need to know more Spanish, this will give you sufficient Spanish knowledge in just a month's time.

But if you continue with this course, you'll be conversational in two months. And fluent in just a few more.

See where I'm going with this?

It's a lot more valuable to know basic Spanish than just a couple common phrases. Take advantage of the down time in your car and learn the basics of the Spanish language -- or beyond.

The Bottom Line

You can get by on some basic Spanish phrases. But you can flourish if you know the basics of the language!

To continue reading about common Spanish phrases, as well as techniques for learning conversational Spanish, follow this link to TeachYourselfSpanish.net.