Looking for basic Spanish words for kids or beginner Spanish speakers to learn? Whether your kids are learning Spanish as a second language, or they are native Spanish speakers, a great way to start is with some easy Spanish vocabulary. This list of basic Spanish words is a great way to teach Spanish vocabulary.
Teaching Spanish Words
The Spanish language is a great language to learn for any child and there are so many benefits. Being one of the most spoken languages in the world Spanish can be helpful in all aspects of life.
If you haven’t already, make sure to check out our Learn Spanish for Kids series of free online lessons and activities.
It also includes things like Spanish books, Spanish songs, and other Free Spanish resources that are helpful on your language learning journey.
Basic Spanish Words for Kids
The following easy Spanish words for kids and beginners is a great list to keep handy while teaching your kids Spanish.
Not only for kids, these basic Spanish words are also great for beginners to learn too.
We have a range of printable materials with these easy Spanish words for kids, in other posts on this site.
Simply follow the links in each section and print them off at home to learn. Pop them up on your walls or make a folder so your kids can learn any time.
Easy Spanish Words For Kids – Greetings
Some basic Spanish words to help greet people and say hello, goodbye and asking how someone is. More greetings here>>>
hola (hello)
adiós (good-bye)
buenos días (good morning)
buenas tardes (good afternoon)
buenas noches (good evening/night)
¿Cómo estás? (How are you feeling?)
Estoy… (I am feeling…)
… muy bien, gracias. (very well, thanks)
… mal (not well)
Easy Spanish Words for Kids – Numbers
Numbers are always a great start to learning a language. Here are the numbers 1 – 15 in Spanish. See the main numbers post here>>>
0 – cero (zero)
1 – uno (one)
2 – dos (two)
3 – tres (three)
4 – cuatro (four)
5 – cinco (five)
6 – seis (six)
7 – siete (seven)
8 – ocho (eight)
9 – nueve (nine)
10 – diez (ten)
11 – once (eleven)
12 – doce (twelve)
13 – trece (thirteen)
14 – catorce (fourteen)
15 – quince (fifteen)
Easy Spanish Words For Kids – Colors
Some basic Spanish words for colours so you can describe the colour of objects. Read more about counting in Spanish here>>> and to help practice, learn some Colour songs>>
rojo – red
anaranjado / naranja – orange
amarillo – yellow
verde – green
azul – blue
morado / violeta – purple
rosado / rosa – pink
negro – black
blanco – white
Easy Spanish Words For Kids – Family Members
Some basic Spanish words for kids and beginners to learn about the names of family members. See the main post here>>>
La mama – Mom
El papa – Dad
La hija / Daughter
La hermana – / Sister
El hijo – Son
El hermano -Brother
La abuela – Grandma
El abuelo – Grandpa
La tia – Aunt
El tio – Uncle
El primo / La prima – Cousin
Easy Spanish Words For Kids – Hobbies and Activities
These are some basic Spanish words for kids and beginners that describe hobbies and activities. We have more of these too, check out our whole post on Hobbies in Spanish>>>
dibujar – to draw
dormir – to sleep
jugar – to play
hablar – to talk / speak
cuidar – to take care of
montar en bicicleta
bailar – to dance
nadar – to swim
tocar un instrumento – to play an instrument
Easy Spanish Words for Kids – Other
Some basic Spanish words, phrases, and common questions with answers in Spanish.
¿Cómo te llamas? (What’s your name?)
Me llamo… (I’m called…)
Mucho gusto. (Nice to meet you.)
¿Dónde está…? (Where is he/she/it?)
Está… (He/she/it is…)
el hombre (the man)
la mujer (the woman)
el niño (the child/boy)
la niña (the child/girl)
aquí (here)
allí (there)
More Spanish Learning Resources
Hopefully this post on Spanish words for kids has been helpful for you to teach your kids some new Spanish vocabulary. Use these basic Spanish words and phrases to kick start your child’s language learning!
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