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Spanish vocabulary — the most useful words in context

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Why focus on these 593 words?

Spanish is spoken by over 500 million people, but you don't need to learn all of it to start. Instead of memorizing grammar charts and verb tables, start with the words you will actually hear.

Focusing on the most frequent vocabulary allows you to understand basic conversations, signs, and menus very quickly.

We selected 593 of the most essential daily words with simple sentences to get you reading and speaking without the usual overwhelm.

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Travel & Tourism

  • ✓ Ask for directions
  • ✓ Order local food
  • ✓ Book hotels and tours
  • ✓ Talk to locals
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Daily Socializing

  • ✓ Greet people
  • ✓ Share about yourself
  • ✓ Introduce friends
  • ✓ Make casual plans
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Shopping & Market

  • ✓ Ask for prices
  • ✓ Understand labels
  • ✓ Express preferences
  • ✓ Buy groceries

10 basic Spanish words

Found in almost every conversation

1
de— of, from
Este libro es de España.
2
la— the (fem.)
La niña está feliz.
3
que— that, which, who
Creo que él tiene razón.
4
el— the (masc.)
El perro juega en el parque.
5
en— in, on, at
Las llaves están en la mesa.
6
y— and
Me gusta el café y el té.
7
a— to, at
Voy a la escuela cada día.
8
los— the (masc. pl.)
Los niños juegan al fútbol.
9
se— reflexive pronoun
Él se lava cada mañana.
10
del— of the
El color del cielo es azul.
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How it works

1

Choose a word

They are ordered by frequency — most useful first.

2

Read the notes

Simple explanation and two examples for context.

3

Practice

Quiz, listening, or writing cards — whatever works best for you.

4

Repeat

Our spaced repetition checks back when you're about to forget.

Frequently Asked Questions

We focus on the 1000 most frequently used words in the language, which make up about 80% of everyday conversations. By mastering these first, you can start communicating much faster.
Spaced Repetition System (SRS) calculates the perfect time for you to review a word just before you forget it. This moves vocabulary from short-term to long-term memory efficiently.
Yes! The core learning experience, including the 1000 words and basic SRS, is free. An optional PRO plan adds unlimited AI features, unlimited voice practice and removes ads.
Yes, you can try it as a guest. Your progress will be saved locally on your device. However, creating an account lets you save your progress in the cloud and use it across devices.
While fluency depends on many factors, mastering the core 1000 words usually takes 1-3 months of consistent daily practice (15-20 mins/day), giving you a solid conversational foundation.
Yes! Every Spanish noun is presented with its definite article (el or la), and our interactive exercises check them regularly.
Instead of random sentences and gamified translation, we focus strictly on high-frequency vocabulary, spaced repetition, and real-time AI conversation practice.
Yes, an internet connection is required to sync your progress and use the AI pronunciation and conversation features.
Absolutely! TheLernen is a Progressive Web App (PWA). You can install it on your home screen and use it just like a native app.
PRO unlocks unlimited AI conversational scenarios, smart grammar explanations, and removes daily limits on speaking exercises. It's great if you want to practice speaking intensely.
When you struggle with a word or grammar concept, our AI tutor provides context-aware, tailored explanations, just like a human teacher would.

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