Spanish Simple Vocabulary & Small Talk Flashcards
Simple vocabulary that is commonly used.
Answer:
What is the general order of speaking in small talk?
- Greeting (verbal &/or physical)
- Ask for name
- Where are they from?
- Nice to Meet You
- Farewell!
Define:
el
the
Gender–M; Plural–los
Define:
la
the
Gender–F; Plural–las
Define:
tú
you
informal
Define:
usted
you
formal
Define:
hola
hello
Define:
buenos días
good morning
Define:
buenas tardes
good [afternoon/evening]
Define:
¿Qué tal?
How are you?/ How is it going?
common in spain
Define:
¿Cómo estás (tú)?
How are you ?
informal; is common in Latin America; “tú” can be ommitted
Define:
¿Cómo está (usted)?
How are you?
formal; is common in Latin America; “usted” can be omitted
Answer:
What is the expected physical greeting in Latin America?
1 kiss on one cheek OR 3 kisses, alternating between cheeks
performed BEFORE verbal greetings
Answer:
What is the expected physical greeting in Spain?
1 kiss on BOTH cheeks
Define:
¿Cómo te llamas (tú)?
What’s your name?
informal; most common way of asking for someone’s first name
Define:
¿Cuál es tu nombre?
What’s your name?
informal; less common way of asking for someone’s first name
