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Whether you already speak Spanish, or wish to do so in the future, teaching your children a second language is never a bad idea, which is why we decided to put together a list of Spanish words for kids, that you can gradually teach to your kids.
We should say that this isn’t by any means a comprehensive list, but for basic vocabulary, it’s a good place to start.
Greetings and Farewells
| Spanish |
English |
| ¡Hola! |
Hi – Hello! |
| ¡Adiós! |
Bye! |
| ¡Buenos dÃas! |
Good morning! |
| ¡Buenas tardes! |
Good evening! |
| ¡Buenas noches! |
Good night! |
| ¡Hasta mañana! |
See you tomorrow! |
| ¡Hasta pronto! |
See you soon! |
Basic Expressions
| Spanish |
English |
| Si |
Yes |
| No |
No |
| Por favor |
Please |
| Gracias |
Thanks |
| De nada |
You’re welcome |
| Estoy bien |
I’m fine |
| Mi nombre es |
My name is |
| ¡Ayuda! |
Help! |
| Te quiero! |
I love you |
| Soy alérgico / Soy alérgica |
I’m allergic |
| Tengo hambre |
I’m hungry |
Basic Questions
| Spanish |
English |
| ¿Cúal es tu nombre? |
What’s your name? |
| ¿Qué hora es? |
What time is it? |
| ¿Qué es eso? |
What is that? |
| ¿Cómo estás? |
How are you? |
| ¿Quieres jugar? |
Do you want to play? |
| ¿Puedo ir? |
Can I go? |
Talking About Family
| Spanish |
English |
| Mamá |
Mom |
| Papá |
Dad |
| Hermano |
Brother |
| Hermana |
Sister |
| Abuela |
Grandmother |
| Abuelo |
Grandfather |
| Primo / Prima |
Cousin |
| Tio |
Uncle |
| Tia |
Aunt |
Days & Seasons
| Spanish |
English |
| Hoy |
Today |
| Mañana |
Tomorrow |
| Ayer |
Yesterday |
| Fin de semana |
Weekend |
| Primavera |
Spring |
| Verano |
Summer |
| Invierno |
Winter |
| Otoño |
Fall |
| Navidad |
Christmas |
| Vacaciones |
Vacations / Holidays |
Words For School
| Spanish |
English |
| Profesora / Profesor |
Teacher |
| Compañeros de clase |
Classmates |
| Salón |
Classroom |
| Escuela / Colegio |
School |
| Cuaderno |
Notebook |
| Libro |
Book |
| Lápiz |
Pencil |
| Colores |
Colors |
| Tijeras |
Scissors |
| Papel |
Paper |
Words For Home
| Spanish |
English |
| Casa |
House |
| Cuarto |
Bedroom |
| Baño |
Bathroom |
| Cocina |
Kitchen |
| JardÃn |
Garden |
| Patio |
Backyard |
| Sala |
Living room |
| Cama |
Bed |
| Juguetes |
Toys |
Words For Nature & Animals
| Spanish |
English |
| La playa |
The beach |
| La montaña |
The mountain |
| El parque |
The park |
| El bosque |
The forest |
| El árbol |
The tree |
| Las flores |
The flowers |
| El rÃo |
The river |
| Arcoiris |
Rainbow |
| Lluvia |
Rain |
| Sol |
Sun |
| Luna |
Moon |
| Stars |
Estrellas |
| Nubes |
Clouds |
| Animales |
Animals |
| Mascotas |
Pets |
| Aves |
Birds |
| Perro |
Dog |
| Gato |
Cat |
| Vaca |
Cow |
| Toro |
Bull |
| Oso |
Bear |
| Serpiente |
Snake |
| Conejo |
Rabbit |
| Cerdo |
Pig |
Food and drinks
| Spanish |
English |
| Agua |
Water |
| Leche |
Milk |
| Jugo |
Juice |
| Refresco |
Soda |
| Galletas |
Cookies |
| Pastel |
Cake |
| Desayuno |
Breakfast |
| Almuerzo |
Lunch |
| Cena |
Dinner |
| Frutas |
Fruits |
| Vegetales |
Vegetables |
| Huevos |
Eggs |
| Pan |
Bread |
| Queso |
Cheese |
| Jamón |
Ham |
| Mermelada |
Jam |
| Salchicha |
Sausage |
| Perro caliente |
Hot Dog |
| Hamburguesa |
Hamburger |
| Pollo |
Chicken |
| Pescado |
Fish |
| Cotufas / Crispetas / Palomitas de maÃz |
Pop corn |
Activities
| Spanish Word |
English equivalent |
| Correr |
To run |
| Nadar |
To swim |
| Cantar |
To sing |
| Bailar |
To dance |
| Fútbol |
Soccer |
| Béisbol |
Baseball |
| Baloncesto |
Basketball |
| OÃr música |
Listen to music |
| Jugar |
Play |
| Ver pelÃculas |
Watch movies |
