![]() ![]() ” Spanish English equivalent Literal translation Context Formality ❼ómo se llama (usted)? What’s your name? How you (second person singular formal pronoun) are called? Introductions Formal ❼ómo te llamas? What’s your name? How you (second person singular pronoun) are called? Introductions Informal Mucho gusto Pleasure/Nice to meet you Much pleasure Introductions Neutral Encantado/ encantada Pleasure (to meet you) Charmed Used mainly in Spain Neutral Encantado/a de conocerle Pleasure to meet you Charmed to know you Used mainly in Spain Formal Bienvenidos/Bienvenida/Bienvenidos/Bienvenidas Welcome Good coming: from a combination of “bien” + “venidos” (venir needs to be inflected for gender and number of people) Introductions Neutral Mi casa es tu casa Make yourself at home My house is your house Visiting someone’s house Informal Secondary Greeting / Checking InĪfter you’ve given some form of salutation, it’s polite to ask how someone is doing. Me llamo…: When someone asks your name, reply with “ Me llamo. Igualmente: When someone says “Nice to meet you” using one of the expressions found below, you can reply with “ Igualmente” (literally “equally”). If this is your first time meeting someone, you’ll need to know how to respond to these expressions! noon) Slightly formal Buenas tardes Good afternoon Good (pl.) afternoons Until the sun goes down / depends on the country Slightly formal Buenas noches Good night/Good evening Good (pl.) nights After the sun goes down / after dinnertime could be used as a farewell Slightly formal Muy buenas/buenas Short version of all the above Very good(pl.)/Good (pl.) Any time, as an informal “hello” (like shortening to “Morning” or “Afternoon”) Informal Introductions and Welcome Spanish English equivalent Literal translation Context Formality Hola Hello Hello Standard greeting Neutral Buenos días Good morning Good (pl.) days Mornings (until 12:00 p.m. Keep this in mind when choosing between buenos and buenas for feminine and masculine words that follow. Have your watch (“ reloj”) handy, as these expressions are time-sensitive (as in the time of day).īuenos/Buenas: In “Good -” expressions, you’ll notice that the plural form is used. ![]() These will come in handy for travelers in Spanish-speaking countries or to encourage Spanish speakers to use basic Spanish expressions with you. Formality Guide Category Situation/Context Examples Formal Used with people you are meeting for the first time, are older than you, or that you want to demonstrate respect for Professors, in-laws, the CEO of your company, the elderly Slightly formal Used with those you don’t know personally or you want to demonstrate respect for Shopkeepers, bank tellers, your boss, family members you don’t see often Informal Used when meeting new peers with friends/acquaintances, classmates, colleagues Your friend’s friends, family members Very informal Used in social settings such as bars or sports teams with those you already know Close friends and family members close in age Neutral Appropriate in all settings Anyoneīelow are the most common ways in which an interaction with a Spanish speaker is likely to begin. Don’t be afraid to use “¿Perdón?” if you get stuck.Become familiar with Spanish pronunciation and vocabulary by learning Spanish online with Lingvist. ![]()
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