Beginner
6 lessons · 3 hours
Lesson 1: Greetings & Introductions
Learn essential Spanish greetings and how to introduce yourself.
Basic Greetings
Spanish greetings change depending on the time of day and formality level:
| Spanish | English | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
| Hola | Hello | Anytime (informal) |
| Buenos dias | Good morning | Morning until noon |
| Buenas tardes | Good afternoon | Noon to evening |
| Buenas noches | Good evening/night | Evening onward |
| Adios | Goodbye | When leaving |
Introducing Yourself
The most common way to introduce yourself in Spanish:
Spanish
Hola, me llamo [your name].
Hello, my name is [your name].
Mucho gusto.
Nice to meet you.
Soy de [country/city].
I am from [country/city].
Tengo [number] anos.
I am [number] years old.
Example Conversation
Maria: Hola, buenos dias. Me llamo Maria. (Hello, good morning. My name is Maria.)
Juan: Hola Maria. Mucho gusto. Soy Juan. (Hello Maria. Nice to meet you. I'm Juan.)
Maria: De donde eres? (Where are you from?)
Juan: Soy de Mexico. Y tu? (I'm from Mexico. And you?)
Maria: Soy de Espana. (I'm from Spain.)
Practice Resources
Continue your Spanish learning with these GWN tools:
- Llexi — Interactive language learning with vocabulary builders and quizzes
- Spanish to English — Translations with contextual examples and pronunciation
Quick Quiz
How do you say "Good afternoon" in Spanish?
Buenos dias
Buenas tardes
Buenas noches
Hola amigo