Have you ever wondered how Spanish people say hello? Today we're going to learn the most important Spanish greetings you'll need to start conversations anywhere in Spain!
Whether you're saying hello to a friend, greeting your teacher, or meeting someone new at a Spanish market, knowing these words will make you sound like a local. Spanish greetings change depending on the time of day and how well you know the person.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Say hello at any time of day in Spanish
- Ask 'How are you?' to friends and adults
- Play games to practise your new greetings
Here are the essential Spanish greetings. Click each word to hear how it's pronounced by a native Spanish speaker. Notice how some greetings change depending on the time of day!
Quick tip: 'Hola' works all day, but Spanish people love using 'Buenas noches' in the evening. 'Hola' is like saying 'Hi' to your friends, while '¿Cómo está usted?' shows respect to adults.
See the English greeting first and try to remember the Spanish before flipping the card! Say the Spanish word out loud to practise your pronunciation.
Flip the cards to match each Spanish greeting to its English meaning. Can you find all the pairs quickly?
Listen to the Spanish greetings and click them on your bingo card as you hear them. First to get a line shouts '¡Bingo!'
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