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== Vowels == | == Vowels == | ||
| − | In Spanish, A is like the 'ah' in 'haha', or 'awe'. | + | * In Spanish, A is like the 'ah' in 'haha', or 'awe'. |
| − | In Spanish, E is like the long a, like the 'a' in 'hay'. | + | * In Spanish, E is like the long a, like the 'a' in 'hay'. |
| − | In Spanish, I is like the long e, like the 'ee' in 'keep'. | + | * In Spanish, I is like the long e, like the 'ee' in 'keep'. |
| − | In Spanish, O is more or less a short 'o', the 'o' in 'or'. | + | * In Spanish, O is more or less a short 'o', the 'o' in 'or'. |
| − | In Spanish, U is like the 'oo' in 'zoo'. | + | * In Spanish, U is like the 'oo' in 'zoo'. |
== Consonants == | == Consonants == | ||
| − | In Spanish, H is silent. Hotel is 'O-tell'. | + | * In Spanish, H is silent. Hotel is 'O-tell'. |
| − | In Spanish, J is the 'H' sound. Jalapeño, is 'haw-la-pain-yo'. | + | * In Spanish, J is the 'H' sound. Jalapeño, is 'haw-la-pain-yo'. |
| − | In Spanish, Ñ is a sound like 'nyuh' like in the above example. | + | * In Spanish, Ñ is a sound like 'nyuh' like in the above example. |
| − | In Spanish, RR is a rolling 'r'. This usually takes practice. Try purring like a cat. | + | * In Spanish, RR is a rolling 'r'. This usually takes practice. Try purring like a cat. |
| − | In Spanish, B is frequently pronounced like the letter 'V' | + | * In Spanish, B is frequently pronounced like the letter 'V' |
| − | In Spanish, V is frequently pronounced like the letter 'B' | + | * In Spanish, V is frequently pronounced like the letter 'B' |
| − | In Spanish, G is pronounced with an 'H' sound unless in front of a 'U' like guacamole, then it is 'GW'. | + | * In Spanish, G is pronounced with an 'H' sound unless in front of a 'U' like guacamole, then it is 'GW'. |
== Greetings == | == Greetings == | ||
| − | Hello / Hola | + | * Hello / Hola |
| − | Goodbye / Adios | + | * Goodbye / Adios |
| − | Good morning/good day / Buenos dias | + | * Good morning/good day / Buenos dias |
| − | Good afternoon / Buenas tardes | + | * Good afternoon / Buenas tardes |
| − | Good evening/night / Buenas noches | + | * Good evening/night / Buenas noches |
| − | How are you? / Como esta usted? | + | * How are you? / Como esta usted? |
| − | Very well thank you / Muy bien, gracias | + | * Very well thank you / Muy bien, gracias |
| − | See you soon / Hasta luego | + | * See you soon / Hasta luego |
| − | That’s all right / Esta bien | + | * That’s all right / Esta bien |
| − | Don’t worry / No se preocupe | + | * Don’t worry / No se preocupe |
== Useful Statements == | == Useful Statements == | ||
| − | I (don’t) like it / (No) me gusta | + | * I (don’t) like it / (No) me gusta |
| − | I’m not sure / No estoy seguro | + | * I’m not sure / No estoy seguro |
| − | I don’t know / No se | + | * I don’t know / No se |
| − | I think so / Creo que si | + | * I think so / Creo que si |
| − | I’m hungry (thirsty) / Tengo hambre (sed) | + | * I’m hungry (thirsty) / Tengo hambre (sed) |
| − | I’m tired / Estoy cansado | + | * I’m tired / Estoy cansado |
| − | I’m ready / Estoy listo | + | * I’m ready / Estoy listo |
| − | Leave me alone / Dejame solo por favor | + | * Leave me alone / Dejame solo por favor |
| − | Just one minute / Un minuto por favor | + | * Just one minute / Un minuto por favor |
| − | One moment please / Un momento por favor | + | * One moment please / Un momento por favor |
| − | Come in / Adelante | + | * Come in / Adelante |
| − | It’s cheap (expensive) / Es barato (caro) | + | * It’s cheap (expensive) / Es barato (caro) |
| − | It’s cold (hot) / Hace frio (calor) | + | * It’s cold (hot) / Hace frio (calor) |
| − | It’s too much / Es demasiado | + | * It’s too much / Es demasiado |
| − | That’s all / Es todo | + | * That’s all / Es todo |
| − | Thank you for your help / Gracias por tu ayuda | + | * Thank you for your help / Gracias por tu ayuda |
| − | Taxi please / Taxi por favor | + | * Taxi please / Taxi por favor |
== Opposites == | == Opposites == | ||
| − | Before (After) / Antes (Despues) | + | * Before (After) / Antes (Despues) |
| − | Early (Late) / Temprano (Tarde) | + | * Early (Late) / Temprano (Tarde) |
| − | First (Last) / Primero (Ultimo) | + | * First (Last) / Primero (Ultimo) |
| − | Here (There) / Aqui (Alli) | + | * Here (There) / Aqui (Alli) |
| − | Now (Then) / Ahora (Entonces) | + | * Now (Then) / Ahora (Entonces) |
| − | Small (Large) / Pequeño (Grande) | + | * Small (Large) / Pequeño (Grande) |
| − | Empty (Full) / Vacio (Lleno) | + | * Empty (Full) / Vacio (Lleno) |
| − | Few (Many) / Pocos (Muchos) | + | * Few (Many) / Pocos (Muchos) |
| − | More (Less) / Mas (Menos) | + | * More (Less) / Mas (Menos) |
| − | Beautifu l(Ugly) / Bonito (Feo) | + | * Beautifu l(Ugly) / Bonito (Feo) |
| − | Better (Worse) / Mejor (Peor) | + | * Better (Worse) / Mejor (Peor) |
| − | Clean (Dirty) / Limpio (Sucio) | + | * Clean (Dirty) / Limpio (Sucio) |
| − | Cold (Hot) / Frio (Caliente) | + | * Cold (Hot) / Frio (Caliente) |
| − | Free (Taken) / Libre (Ocupado) | + | * Free (Taken) / Libre (Ocupado) |
| − | Open (Closed) / Abierto (Cerrado) | + | * Open (Closed) / Abierto (Cerrado) |
== Common Phrases == | == Common Phrases == | ||
| − | Yes / Si | + | * Yes / Si |
| − | No / No | + | * No / No |
| − | Please / Por favor | + | * Please / Por favor |
| − | Thank you / Gracias | + | * Thank you / Gracias |
| − | You’re welcome / De nada | + | * You’re welcome / De nada |
| − | No thank you / No gracias | + | * No thank you / No gracias |
| − | Sorry / Perdone | + | * Sorry / Perdone |
| − | What is your name? / Como se llama? | + | * What is your name? / Como se llama? |
| − | My name is ___ / Me llamo ___ | + | * My name is ___ / Me llamo ___ |
== Language Problems == | == Language Problems == | ||
| − | Do you speak English? / Habla Ingles? | + | * Do you speak English? / Habla Ingles? |
| − | Do you understand me? / Me entiende? | + | * Do you understand me? / Me entiende? |
| − | I don’t speak Spanish / No hablo Español | + | * I don’t speak Spanish / No hablo Español |
| − | Please speak slowly / Hable despacio por favor | + | * Please speak slowly / Hable despacio por favor |
| − | I don’t understand / No entiendo | + | * I don’t understand / No entiendo |
== Questions == | == Questions == | ||
| − | Where is(are)? / Donde esta(estan)? | + | * Where is(are)? / Donde esta(estan)? |
| − | When? / Cuando? | + | * When? / Cuando? |
| − | Who? / Quien? | + | * Who? / Quien? |
| − | Why? / Por que? | + | * Why? / Por que? |
| − | What? / Que? | + | * What? / Que? |
| − | How much is (are)? Cuanto es(son)? | + | * How much is (are)? Cuanto es(son)? |
| − | How far? / Que distancia hay? | + | * How far? / Que distancia hay? |
| − | I want (would like...) / Quiero... | + | * I want (would like...) / Quiero... |
| − | What is the matter? / Que pasa? | + | * What is the matter? / Que pasa? |
| − | Can you help me? / Puede usted ayudarme? | + | * Can you help me? / Puede usted ayudarme? |
| − | Can you show me? / Puede usted enseñarme? | + | * Can you show me? / Puede usted enseñarme? |
| − | Can you tell me? / Puede usted decirme? | + | * Can you tell me? / Puede usted decirme? |
== In A Restaurant == | == In A Restaurant == | ||
| − | I’ve reserved a table / Reserve una mesa | + | * I’ve reserved a table / Reserve una mesa |
| − | Waiter(Waitress) / Camarero(Camarera) | + | * Waiter(Waitress) / Camarero(Camarera) |
| − | May I have the menu? / El menu por favor? | + | * May I have the menu? / El menu por favor? |
| − | May I have the wine list? / La lista de vinos? | + | * May I have the wine list? / La lista de vinos? |
| − | I’d like... / Quiero... | + | * I’d like... / Quiero... |
| − | A little more / Un poco mas | + | * A little more / Un poco mas |
| − | What will you drink? / Que desea beber? | + | * What will you drink? / Que desea beber? |
| − | This is bad / No esta buena | + | * This is bad / No esta buena |
| − | One beer please / Una cerveza por favor | + | * One beer please / Una cerveza por favor |
| − | Glass of water / Un vaso de aqua | + | * Glass of water / Un vaso de aqua |
| − | Ice (cubes) / Hielo | + | * Ice (cubes) / Hielo |
| − | The bill please / La cuenta por favor | + | * The bill please / La cuenta por favor |
| − | Cheers! / Salud! | + | * Cheers! / Salud! |
| − | Breakfast / El desayuno | + | * Breakfast / El desayuno |
| − | Lunch / El almuerzo | + | * Lunch / El almuerzo |
| − | Dinner / La comida(la cena) | + | * Dinner / La comida(la cena) |
Revision as of 09:22, 27 July 2008
In Spanish, all vowels are pronounced the same. Proper pronunciation of the vowel sounds allows one to speak nearly any Spanish word so that it may be understood.
Contents
Vowels
- In Spanish, A is like the 'ah' in 'haha', or 'awe'.
- In Spanish, E is like the long a, like the 'a' in 'hay'.
- In Spanish, I is like the long e, like the 'ee' in 'keep'.
- In Spanish, O is more or less a short 'o', the 'o' in 'or'.
- In Spanish, U is like the 'oo' in 'zoo'.
Consonants
- In Spanish, H is silent. Hotel is 'O-tell'.
- In Spanish, J is the 'H' sound. Jalapeño, is 'haw-la-pain-yo'.
- In Spanish, Ñ is a sound like 'nyuh' like in the above example.
- In Spanish, RR is a rolling 'r'. This usually takes practice. Try purring like a cat.
- In Spanish, B is frequently pronounced like the letter 'V'
- In Spanish, V is frequently pronounced like the letter 'B'
- In Spanish, G is pronounced with an 'H' sound unless in front of a 'U' like guacamole, then it is 'GW'.
Greetings
- Hello / Hola
- Goodbye / Adios
- Good morning/good day / Buenos dias
- Good afternoon / Buenas tardes
- Good evening/night / Buenas noches
- How are you? / Como esta usted?
- Very well thank you / Muy bien, gracias
- See you soon / Hasta luego
- That’s all right / Esta bien
- Don’t worry / No se preocupe
Useful Statements
- I (don’t) like it / (No) me gusta
- I’m not sure / No estoy seguro
- I don’t know / No se
- I think so / Creo que si
- I’m hungry (thirsty) / Tengo hambre (sed)
- I’m tired / Estoy cansado
- I’m ready / Estoy listo
- Leave me alone / Dejame solo por favor
- Just one minute / Un minuto por favor
- One moment please / Un momento por favor
- Come in / Adelante
- It’s cheap (expensive) / Es barato (caro)
- It’s cold (hot) / Hace frio (calor)
- It’s too much / Es demasiado
- That’s all / Es todo
- Thank you for your help / Gracias por tu ayuda
- Taxi please / Taxi por favor
Opposites
- Before (After) / Antes (Despues)
- Early (Late) / Temprano (Tarde)
- First (Last) / Primero (Ultimo)
- Here (There) / Aqui (Alli)
- Now (Then) / Ahora (Entonces)
- Small (Large) / Pequeño (Grande)
- Empty (Full) / Vacio (Lleno)
- Few (Many) / Pocos (Muchos)
- More (Less) / Mas (Menos)
- Beautifu l(Ugly) / Bonito (Feo)
- Better (Worse) / Mejor (Peor)
- Clean (Dirty) / Limpio (Sucio)
- Cold (Hot) / Frio (Caliente)
- Free (Taken) / Libre (Ocupado)
- Open (Closed) / Abierto (Cerrado)
Common Phrases
- Yes / Si
- No / No
- Please / Por favor
- Thank you / Gracias
- You’re welcome / De nada
- No thank you / No gracias
- Sorry / Perdone
- What is your name? / Como se llama?
- My name is ___ / Me llamo ___
Language Problems
- Do you speak English? / Habla Ingles?
- Do you understand me? / Me entiende?
- I don’t speak Spanish / No hablo Español
- Please speak slowly / Hable despacio por favor
- I don’t understand / No entiendo
Questions
- Where is(are)? / Donde esta(estan)?
- When? / Cuando?
- Who? / Quien?
- Why? / Por que?
- What? / Que?
- How much is (are)? Cuanto es(son)?
- How far? / Que distancia hay?
- I want (would like...) / Quiero...
- What is the matter? / Que pasa?
- Can you help me? / Puede usted ayudarme?
- Can you show me? / Puede usted enseñarme?
- Can you tell me? / Puede usted decirme?
In A Restaurant
- I’ve reserved a table / Reserve una mesa
- Waiter(Waitress) / Camarero(Camarera)
- May I have the menu? / El menu por favor?
- May I have the wine list? / La lista de vinos?
- I’d like... / Quiero...
- A little more / Un poco mas
- What will you drink? / Que desea beber?
- This is bad / No esta buena
- One beer please / Una cerveza por favor
- Glass of water / Un vaso de aqua
- Ice (cubes) / Hielo
- The bill please / La cuenta por favor
- Cheers! / Salud!
- Breakfast / El desayuno
- Lunch / El almuerzo
- Dinner / La comida(la cena)
