{"id":4738,"date":"2017-09-29T15:01:50","date_gmt":"2017-09-29T20:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/lets-retire-in-mexico\/?p=4738"},"modified":"2017-09-29T15:03:55","modified_gmt":"2017-09-29T20:03:55","slug":"basic-spanish-sentences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/lets-retire-in-mexico\/2017\/09\/basic-spanish-sentences\/","title":{"rendered":"Basic Spanish Sentences to Learn for Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Riviera Maya<\/a> is a great place to retire. It has great weather all year round and also there\u2019s a lot of English speaking people both expats and locals. As a result, it\u2019s easy to go on your daily activities, even if you don\u2019t speak Spanish.<\/p>\n

But it\u2019s always a good idea to have some basics of the local language. It\u2019s useful to have at least a few spanish sentences to ask or answer common questions. Also, local people actually appreciate when you do an effort to communicate in Spanish.<\/p>\n

Here we have included some basic spanish sentences to practice for fun!<\/h2>\n

See if you can pick up on it. They will make your life in Mexico a lot easier!<\/p>\n

Buenos d\u00edas<\/strong> \u2013 Good morning<\/p>\n

Buenas tardes<\/strong> \u2013 Good afternoon<\/p>\n

Buenas noches<\/strong> \u2013 Good evening<\/p>\n

\u00bfC\u00f3mo te llamas?<\/strong> \u2013 What is your name?<\/p>\n

Me llamo\u2026<\/strong> \u2013 My name is\u2026<\/p>\n

\u00bfC\u00f3mo est\u00e1s?<\/strong> \u2013 How are you?<\/p>\n

Estoy bien, \u00a1gracias!<\/strong> \u2013 I am fine, thanks!<\/p>\n

\u00bfY t\u00fa?<\/strong> \u2013 And you?<\/p>\n

Muy bien<\/strong> \u2013 Very good<\/p>\n

\u00bfQu\u00e9 haces?<\/strong> \u2013 What are you doing?<\/p>\n

Thank you –<\/strong> Gracias<\/p>\n

Muchas gracias<\/strong> \u2013 Thank you very much<\/p>\n

De nada<\/strong> \u2013 You\u2019re welcome<\/p>\n

Perdone<\/strong> \u2013 Excuse me<\/p>\n

Disculpe \u2013<\/strong> Sorry<\/p>\n

\u00bfPuede ayudarme?<\/strong> \u2013 Can you help me?<\/p>\n

No entiendo<\/strong> \u2013 I don\u2019t understand<\/p><\/div> No hablo espa\u00f1ol<\/strong> \u2013 I don\u2019t speak Spanish<\/p>\n

Estoy perdido<\/strong> \u2013 I am lost<\/p>\n

\u00bfD\u00f3nde vives?<\/strong> \u2013 Where do you live?<\/p>\n

\u00bfQu\u00e9 edad tienes?<\/strong> \u2013 How old are you?<\/p>\n

\u00bfQu\u00e9 hora tienes?<\/strong> \u2013 What time is it?<\/p>\n

\u00bfCu\u00e1nto cuesta eso?<\/strong> \u2013 How much is that?<\/p>\n

\u00bfQu\u00e9 es esto?<\/strong> What is this?<\/p>\n

\u00bfD\u00f3nde est\u00e1 el ba\u00f1o?<\/strong> \u2013 Where is the bathroom?<\/p>\n

\u00a1Bienvenidos!<\/strong> \u2013 Welcome!<\/p>\n

\u00a1Feliz cumplea\u00f1os!<\/strong> \u2013 Happy Birthday!<\/p>\n

\u00a1Muy bien!<\/strong> \u2013 Well done!<\/p>\n

\u00a1Cu\u00eddate!<\/strong> \u2013 Take care!<\/p>\n

\u00a1Divi\u00e9rtete!<\/strong> \u2013 Have fun!<\/p>\n

\u00a1Buen provecho!<\/strong> \u2013 Bon appetite!<\/p>\n

\u00a1Nos vemos!<\/strong> \u2013 See you!<\/p>\n

\u00a1Hasta pronto!<\/strong> \u2013 See you soon!<\/p>\n

\u00a1Hasta ma\u00f1ana!<\/strong> \u2013 See you tomorrow!<\/p>\n

\u00a1Hasta luego!<\/strong> \u2013 See you later!<\/p>\n

\"Spanish<\/p>\n

Practice these spanish sentences and soon you\u2019ll be using them confidently.<\/h2>\n

It is important pronouncing the words correctly, so people can understand what you are saying. Some words sound the same but mean completely different things, so pronunciation is very important in the Spanish language! Just remember to have fun. You will not be fluent in one day, so don\u2019t give up. Learning something new takes time and practice.<\/p>\n

Also, there are many applications you can use to become fluent in Spanish, like \u201cDuolingo<\/em>\u201d, an app that you can download on your cell phone to practice basic words and phrases every day. This app also has different levels that you have to pass before you move on, making the learning process a bit more challenging.<\/p>\n

Are you ready to start? \u00a1Qu\u00e9 bueno!<\/p>\n

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