Learn Spanish Grammar Lesson Act 1 Survive a Basic Exchange

The Spanish subject pronoun yo. Yo soy. Yo trabajo. Yo vivo. The first word an English speaker learning spanish grammar puts in front. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish subject pronoun tu. Tu vienes. Tu hablas. Tu trabajas. The casual you in spanish grammar used with friends and family. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish subject pronouns el and ella. El trabaja. Ella estudia. The he and she of spanish grammar that share the same verb ending. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish pronoun usted. It means you with respect for strangers and elders. It shares its verb with el and ella. Core spanish grammar. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish pronoun nosotros. It means we for shared action. Nosotros vamos al mercado. Plural spanish grammar for group sentences. Learn Spanish grammar.

The subject pronoun ustedes. Means you all in Mexico for any group. The spanish grammar move that replaces vosotros everywhere. Learn Spanish grammar.

The pronouns ellos and ellas. Ellos for a group of men or mixed. Ellas for all women. The spanish grammar move for they. Learn Spanish grammar.

Spanish often drops the words for I and you and we. Vivo en Cancún. The verb ending shows who acts. Core Spanish grammar. Learn Spanish grammar.

When él ella and usted stay in a Mexican sentence for clarity. Él trabaja ella no. The spanish grammar move that keeps pronouns clear. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish pronoun tú for friends peers and anyone younger. Tú a qué hora llegas. Casual spanish grammar for people you joke with. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish pronoun usted for elders strangers and anyone you respect. Usted me ayuda. The polite gear of spanish grammar conversation. Learn Spanish grammar.

The phrase háblame de tú. It tells someone to drop the formal usted. Friendly spanish grammar for warming up a new friendship in Mexico. Learn Spanish grammar.

The greeting hola. It means hi or hello and works with anybody at any hour. Spanish grammar starts here. Hola güey. Hola vecina. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Mexican morning greeting buenos dias. Buenos dias vecina. Buenos dias amor. The first spanish grammar phrase of every day in Mexico. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Mexican afternoon greeting buenas tardes. Buenas tardes vecina. Buenas tardes senor. The spanish grammar phrase you use after lunch. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish night greeting buenas noches. It means good evening at arrival. It also means good night at bedtime. Useful spanish grammar. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Mexican casual hello que onda. Que onda guey. Que onda amigo. A spanish grammar chunk you use with friends and never with the boss. Learn Spanish grammar.

The friendly Spanish question como estas. It means how are you. You say it to a friend or someone your own age. Core spanish grammar. Learn Spanish grammar.

The respectful Spanish question como esta. It means how are you. You say it to a stranger or an older person. Polite spanish grammar. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Mexican goodbye ahi nos vemos. It means see you around. Ahi nos vemos manana. The everyday spanish grammar phrase for parting. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Mexican goodbye nos vemos al rato. It means see you in a bit later today. Essential spanish grammar for a casual exit. Learn Spanish grammar.

The standard farewell hasta luego. It means see you later in spanish grammar that works with anyone. Friends and strangers alike. Learn Spanish grammar.

The exit phrase ya me voy. It means I am leaving now. Spanish grammar for the moment you stand up to go to work or home. Learn Spanish grammar.

Why Mexicans skip adios. It sounds heavy and final like you are never coming back. Real spanish grammar uses ya me voy or ahí nos vemos. Learn Spanish grammar.

The phrase me llamo. Spanish grammar says I call myself instead of my name is. Me llamo Jeff is the first thing every learner says. Learn Spanish grammar.

The question cómo te llamas. It means what is your name in spanish grammar for friends and peers. The casual way to ask. Learn Spanish grammar.

The respectful question cómo se llama. Spanish grammar for asking a stranger or elder their name. Cómo se llama usted is polite. Learn Spanish grammar.

The greeting mucho gusto. It means nice to meet you the first time you shake hands. Spanish grammar for every introduction in Mexico. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish reply igualmente. It means likewise. You say it back when someone says mucho gusto. A warm spanish grammar chunk. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish reply el gusto es mio. It means the pleasure is mine. You say it back to mucho gusto. A warm formal spanish grammar chunk. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Mexican reply mande. When someone calls your name you answer mande. It means yes I am listening. A polite spanish grammar habit. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Mexican phone greeting bueno. You pick up a call and answer bueno. You never say hola on the phone. Useful spanish grammar. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish yes word si. Si claro. Si gracias. Si por favor. The little mark over the i is part of basic spanish grammar. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish word no. It means no and it also means not. No gracias. No quiero. The simplest spanish grammar word to refuse. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish word gracias. It means thanks. Muchas gracias means thank you very much. A first spanish grammar word every learner uses. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish phrase por favor. It means please. Otra cerveza por favor turns a request polite. Day one spanish grammar manners. Learn Spanish grammar.

The friendly short form porfa. Mexicans say porfa instead of por favor with friends. Me pasas la sal porfa. Real spanish grammar use. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish phrase de nada. It means you are welcome. The natural reply after someone says gracias. Day one spanish grammar manners. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish word perdon. It means sorry for a small bump or stumble. Perdon no te vi. A first spanish grammar phrase in motion. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish words disculpa and disculpe. They mean excuse me to get attention. Disculpe is the respectful form. Useful spanish grammar. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish phrase con permiso. It means excuse me to slip past or leave the room. Con permiso voy al bano. Polite spanish grammar. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish phrase lo siento. The deeper sorry for sad news. Lo siento mucho por tu perdida. Heartfelt spanish grammar for real moments. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish phrase como se escribe. It means how do you spell that. Como se escribe tu apellido. Practical spanish grammar. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish word soy. It means I am for fixed traits and identity. Soy Jeff. The first spanish grammar verb form for the pronoun yo. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish word eres. It means you are for a friend or peer. Eres de aqui. Casual spanish grammar in everyday conversation. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish word es. It means he is or she is or you are with respect. Ella es mexicana. Core spanish grammar for identity. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish word somos. It means we are for fixed identity. Somos de Estados Unidos. Plural spanish grammar for the pronoun nosotros. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish word son. It means they are or you all are. Son mis amigos. Plural spanish grammar for groups and crowds. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish word estoy. It means I am for feelings and location right now. Estoy bien. The estar half of spanish grammar. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish word estas. It means you are for a friend right now. Como estas. The estar twin of eres in spanish grammar. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish word esta. It means he is or she is right now. Karla esta en la playa. The estar twin of es in spanish grammar. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish word estamos. It means we are for feelings or location now. Estamos cansados. Plural estar in spanish grammar. Learn Spanish grammar.

The verb form están. Están en el bar means they are at the bar. The spanish grammar move for they are and you all are right now. Learn Spanish grammar.

The verbs soy eres es. Soy ingeniero. The spanish grammar move for saying what you are. Names jobs and where you are from. Learn Spanish grammar.

The verbs estoy estás está. Estoy en la playa. The spanish grammar move for where something is or how it feels right now. Learn Spanish grammar.

The contrast es aburrido versus está aburrido. The movie is boring or the person feels bored. Two spanish grammar moves with one word. Learn Spanish grammar.

The contrast es listo versus está listo. Smart all the time or ready to go right now. Two spanish grammar moves with one word. Learn Spanish grammar.

The contrast es bueno versus está bueno about a person. Kind versus good looking. Two spanish grammar moves with one word for people. Learn Spanish grammar.

The phrase está bueno for food. Está bueno el mole means the mole tastes good. The spanish grammar move for food tastes good. Learn Spanish grammar.

The contrast es guapo versus está guapo hoy. Always handsome or looks good today. Two spanish grammar moves with one word. Learn Spanish grammar.

The verb tengo means I have. Tengo dos hermanas. Tengo chamba mañana. The spanish grammar move for what belongs to you. Learn Spanish grammar.

The verb tienes means you have. Tienes hambre. Tienes razón. The spanish grammar move for talking to a friend about what they have. Learn Spanish grammar.

The verb tiene means he has or she has. Karla tiene un gato. The spanish grammar move for one other person. Also formal you. Learn Spanish grammar.

The verb tenemos means we have. Tenemos chamba mañana. The spanish grammar move for what belongs to you and your group. Learn Spanish grammar.

The verb tienen means they have or you all have. Tienen una casa bonita. The spanish grammar move for a whole group of people. Learn Spanish grammar.

The phrase tengo años for age. Tengo treinta y dos años. Mexicans have years they do not are years. Spanish grammar for age. Learn Spanish grammar.

The phrase tengo hambre for hunger. Spanish does not say I am hungry. It says I have hunger. A core spanish grammar move. Learn Spanish grammar.

The phrase tengo sed for thirst. Spanish does not say I am thirsty. It says I have thirst. A core spanish grammar move. Learn Spanish grammar.

The phrase tengo frío for cold. Spanish does not say I am cold. It says I have cold. A very common spanish grammar move. Learn Spanish grammar.

The phrase tengo calor for heat. Spanish does not say I am hot. It says I have heat. A very common spanish grammar move. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Mexican phrase tengo sueño means to be sleepy. Spanish grammar uses the verb tener for tiredness instead of the verb to be. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Mexican way to say I am scared. Tengo miedo de los perros grandes. Spanish grammar uses tener with the feeling of fear. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Mexican way to say I am in a hurry. Tengo prisa. Spanish grammar uses tener for the rushed feeling instead of to be. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Mexican phrase tengo ganas de means I feel like doing something. Tengo ganas de una chela. A core Spanish grammar move. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Mexican way to say I am right. Tengo razón. Spanish grammar uses tener with razón when you defend your point in a debate. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Mexican phrase tener que ver con means to have to do with something. Eso no tiene nada que ver. A daily Spanish grammar chunk. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Mexican way to say a body part hurts. Tengo dolor de cabeza. Spanish grammar uses tener for aches and pains in any body part. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Mexican word for wanting is quiero. Quiero un café. Quiero unos tacos. Spanish grammar uses quiero to order food and drinks. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Mexican word for you want is quieres. Qué quieres comer hoy. Spanish grammar uses quieres with a friend or a date. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Mexican word for he or she wants is quiere. Karla quiere ir al cine. Spanish grammar also uses quiere with usted. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Mexican word for we want is queremos. Queremos dos tacos al pastor. Spanish grammar uses queremos to order for the group. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Mexican word for they want is quieren. Qué quieren tomar. Spanish grammar also uses quieren for you all together. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Mexican phrase te quiero is soft I love you. Te quiero mi vida. Spanish grammar uses te quiero for family and friends. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Mexican phrase te amo is the deep I love you. Te amo con todo mi corazón. Spanish grammar saves te amo for real partners. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Mexican word for there is and there are is hay. Hay mucha gente. Spanish grammar uses hay for one thing or many things. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Mexican word for there was and there were is había. Había mucho tráfico. Spanish grammar uses había for ongoing past. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Mexican word for there was and there were is hubo. Anoche hubo pelea. Spanish grammar uses hubo for a finished past event. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Mexican word for the with a boy noun is el. El taco está rico. Spanish grammar matches el with masculine singular nouns. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Mexican word for the with a girl noun is la. La playa está cerca. Spanish grammar matches la with feminine singular nouns. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish article los means the for many masculine nouns. Los tacos están ricos. A core spanish grammar piece for everyday plurals. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish article las means the for many feminine nouns. Las chelas están frías. A core spanish grammar piece for everyday plurals. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish contraction al where a and el squish into one word. Voy al mercado. A first spanish grammar shortcut every learner needs. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish contraction del where de and el squish into one. Vengo del trabajo. A spanish grammar shortcut that every learner needs. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish indefinite article un meaning a or an for masculine nouns. Quiero un café. A first spanish grammar piece for ordering. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish indefinite article una meaning a or an for feminine nouns. Quiero una cerveza. A first spanish grammar piece for ordering. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish plural article unos meaning some for masculine nouns. Pedí unos tacos al pastor. A spanish grammar staple for casual asks. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish plural article unas meaning some for feminine nouns. Unas chelas para todos. A spanish grammar staple for casual asks. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Mexican spanish grammar habit of dropping un or una before a job. Soy ingeniero. Ella es maestra. Three words you say at every intro. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish words otro and otra meaning another. Me das otra chela. The spanish grammar rule that drops un before these words. Learn Spanish grammar.

Spanish nouns that end in o are masculine and take el. El libro. El carro. El perro. The first sorting rule of spanish grammar gender. Learn Spanish grammar.

Spanish nouns ending in a are feminine and take la. La mesa. La playa. La casa. The companion rule to el that anchors spanish grammar. Learn Spanish grammar.

Spanish nouns ending in cion dad or tad are feminine and take la. La ciudad. La verdad. A pattern of spanish grammar to memorize once. Learn Spanish grammar.

Spanish nouns that look feminine but take el. El problema. El día. El mapa. A small list of exceptions to know in spanish grammar. Learn Spanish grammar.

Spanish nouns ending in o that are actually feminine. La mano. La foto. La moto. A small set of spanish grammar exceptions. Learn Spanish grammar.

Spanish plurals for nouns ending in a vowel. Add an s. Taco becomes tacos. Casa becomes casas. The simplest spanish grammar plural rule. Learn Spanish grammar.

Spanish plurals for nouns ending in a consonant. Add es. Mujer becomes mujeres. Doctor becomes doctores. A core spanish grammar pattern. Learn Spanish grammar.

Spanish plurals for nouns ending in z. The z becomes ces. Luz becomes luces. Vez becomes veces. A small spanish grammar quirk. Learn Spanish grammar.

Spanish adjectives change ending to match boy or girl nouns. Una casa bonita. Un carro bonito. The matching rule of spanish grammar. Learn Spanish grammar.

Spanish adjectives also pluralize. Add an s to match. Mis amigas son buenas. Los tacos están ricos. A spanish grammar matching step. Learn Spanish grammar.

Spanish adjectives ending in e or a hard letter stay the same for both genders. Una chica inteligente. A spanish grammar shortcut. Learn Spanish grammar.

Spanish puts the describing word after the noun. El carro rojo. La chela fría. Word order is a core part of spanish grammar. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish adjective bueno drops a letter before a boy noun. Un buen amigo. Un buen día. A small shortening rule of spanish grammar. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish adjective malo drops a letter before a boy noun. Un mal día. Un mal momento. A small shortening rule of spanish grammar. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish adjective grande shortens to gran before any singular noun. Un gran problema. Una gran mujer. A spanish grammar shortcut. Learn Spanish grammar.

Spanish primero and tercero shorten before a masculine noun. El primer beso. El tercer piso. A common spanish grammar trimming rule. Learn Spanish grammar.

Spanish alguno and ninguno shorten before a masculine noun. Algún lugar. Ningún problema. A small trimming rule of spanish grammar. Learn Spanish grammar.

The word no in front of the verb. No quiero ir. No tengo hambre. The simplest spanish grammar move that turns any sentence negative. Learn Spanish grammar.

The numbers uno dos tres up to quince. Each one a separate word every spanish grammar student memorizes on day one. Tengo cinco pesos. Learn Spanish grammar.

Numbers sixteen up to twenty nine glued into one spanish grammar word. Dieciséis. Veintiuno. Veintinueve años. The next set to memorize. Learn Spanish grammar.

Numbers from thirty up joined by y. Treinta y dos. Cuarenta y ocho. The spanish grammar pattern for every age and price above thirty. Learn Spanish grammar.

Yes or no questions formed by lifting the voice up at the end. Vienes mañana. Quieres una chela. The simplest spanish grammar question. Learn Spanish grammar.

The tag word verdad at the end of a statement means right. Está rico verdad. Casual spanish grammar that fishes for agreement. Learn Spanish grammar.

The tag word no at the end of a statement means right. Vamos mañana no. Casual spanish grammar Mexicans use to confirm a quick plan. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Mexican tag a poco no at the end of a statement. It means isnt it though. Pure street spanish grammar that fishes for agreement. Learn Spanish grammar.

The tag verdad que sí at the end of a statement. Te gustó verdad que sí. Soft spanish grammar that almost begs the listener to agree. Learn Spanish grammar.

The question word qué. With an accent over the e it means what. Qué quieres. Qué hora es. Foundational spanish grammar for asking. Learn Spanish grammar.

The question word quién. With an accent over the e it means who. Quién viene. Quién paga la cuenta. Core spanish grammar for people. Learn Spanish grammar.

The question word dónde. With an accent over the o it means where. Dónde vives. Dónde está el baño. Daily spanish grammar for places. Learn Spanish grammar.

The question word cuándo. With an accent over the a it means when. Cuándo llegas. Cuándo es la fiesta. Daily spanish grammar for time. Learn Spanish grammar.

The question word cómo. With an accent over the o it means how. Cómo estás. Cómo te llamas. Core spanish grammar for asking about manner. Learn Spanish grammar.

The two word question por qué. With a mark over the second e it means why. Por qué no vienes. Daily spanish grammar for asking reasons. Learn Spanish grammar.

How much in two genders. Cuánto for masculine and cuánta for feminine. Cuánto cuesta. Cuánta lana. Practical spanish grammar at the till. Learn Spanish grammar.

How many in two genders. Cuántos for masculine and cuántas for feminine. Cuántos años tienes. Counting people spanish grammar in plural. Learn Spanish grammar.

Qué asks for a meaning. Cuál picks one from a group. Cuál es tu nombre. A spanish grammar contrast English speakers always confuse. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish question opener cual es. Cual es tu numero. Cual es tu nombre. A core spanish grammar pattern for asking what something is. Learn Spanish grammar.

Spanish wraps every question with marks. One upside down at the start. A normal one at the end. The spanish grammar of written questions. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Mexican table phrase buen provecho. It means enjoy your meal. A warm spanish grammar chunk used before anyone takes a bite. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish toast word salud. It means cheers when glasses go up. It also means bless you after a sneeze. A two job spanish grammar word. Learn Spanish grammar.

The Spanish restaurant word propina. It means the tip. Voy a dejar la propina en efectivo. The spanish grammar of paying the bill. Learn Spanish grammar.