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Greetings & Basics

Essential greetings and polite expressions for everyday interactions.

Meeting Someone New

A friendly first encounter on the street.

Common ways to say farewell.

Greeting Your Hotel Host

You arrive at a small hotel or B&B and share a warm welcome exchange with your host.

Morning Coffee Run

You stop at a local café first thing in the morning and order coffee with friendly morning greetings.

Introducing Yourself at a Gathering

You meet new people at a dinner party or social event and introduce yourself.

Running Into Someone Again

You bump into someone you met earlier during your trip and share a friendly exchange.

Getting Into a Taxi

You greet a taxi driver and tell them where you need to go.

Thanking a Helpful Stranger

Someone helped you find your way or carried your bag, and you want to express genuine gratitude.

Small Talk at a Market Stall

You browse a market stall and have friendly small talk with the vendor while looking at their goods.

Greeting Elders Respectfully

You greet an older person using the formal "usted" form to show respect.

Asking Someone's Name

You start a conversation with someone new by asking their name and sharing yours.

Evening Greeting at a Bar

You arrive at a bar in the evening and meet some people in a casual, social setting.

Apologizing for Your Spanish

You let someone know your Spanish is limited and ask them to be patient with you.

Giving a Compliment

You compliment someone's home, cooking, or town during a visit or casual conversation.

Being Introduced by a Mutual Friend

A friend introduces you to someone new, and you exchange pleasantries.

Greeting a Group

You arrive at a table or walk into a room where several people are gathered and greet everyone.

Checking Into a Hostel

You arrive at a hostel and check in at the front desk with a friendly receptionist.

Asking How Someone's Day Is Going

You make deeper small talk by asking how someone's day has been, going beyond just "how are you."

Thanking a Host When Leaving

You express heartfelt gratitude after being invited to someone's home as you say goodbye.

Exchanging Contact Information

You hit it off with someone and want to exchange phone numbers or social media to stay in touch.