Beginners make faster progress by learning high-frequency Spanish words first.
This page gives you a practical starter set and a clear next step to keep improving.
20 most common Spanish words for beginners
- el - the
- de - of/from
- que - that
- y - and
- a - to
- en - in
- un - a/an
- ser - to be
- se - oneself
- no - no/not
- haber - to have (auxiliary)
- por - by/for
- con - with
- su - his/her/its/their
- para - for/to
- como - as/how
- estar - to be
- tener - to have
- le - to him/her
- lo - it/him
Common Words helps you learn high-frequency vocabulary in short sessions with pronunciation, translations, and examples.