For absolute beginners: 25 most common expressions in Spanish! :D ¡Hola! - Hello! This is the basic and universal greeting in Spanish. ¿Cómo estás? - How are you? A polite way to inquire about someone's well-being. Gracias - Thank you Express your appreciation with this simple phrase. De nada - You're welcome The standard response to "Gracias." Por favor - Please Use this when making requests or asking for something politely. Lo siento - I'm sorry Apologize or express sympathy using this expression. ¿Qué tal? - How's it going? A casual way to ask about someone's day or current situation. Buenos días - Good morning A morning greeting. Buenas tardes - Good afternoon/evening Used in the afternoon and early evening. Buenas noches - Good night A common evening greeting or farewell. Adiós - Goodbye A way to say farewell. Hasta luego - See you later Used when you expect to meet again soon. ¿Cómo te llamas? - What's your name? A polite way to ask someone's name. Mucho gusto - Nice to meet you Respond when someone introduces themselves. ¿Cuánto cuesta? - How much does it cost? Useful when shopping or inquiring about prices. Me encanta - I love it Express your enthusiasm for something you really like. No entiendo - I don't understand Use this when you need someone to clarify or explain something. ¿Dónde está el baño? - Where is the bathroom? A crucial question when you're in a new place. ¿Puede ayudarme? - Can you help me? Seek assistance when needed. Estoy perdido(a) - I'm lost Handy phrase if you find yourself in an unfamiliar area. ¿Qué hora es? - What time is it? Useful when checking the time. ¿Cómo se dice... en español? - How do you say... in Spanish? Helpful when you want to learn new vocabulary. Estoy cansado(a) - I'm tired Express your fatigue. Tengo hambre - I'm hungry Let others know you're in need of food. Tengo sed - I'm thirsty Use this to indicate you need a drink.