One of the reasons why Spanish is gaining popularity as a second languageis its utility and business potential.
Whether you work for a company that employs Spanish-speaking staff,
or your production facility is located in a South American country.
From here you come in, knowing how to speak business in Spanish is a big plus.
It increases your career opportunities, but it can also be a significant boost to your salary.
I have made a selection of examples for anyone who has – or would like to have – working contact with the Spanish language.
1. Professional Spanish Vocabulary You Must Know
You will learn words such as:
- 🇪🇸a company -🇬🇧 a company
- 🇪🇸a provider -🇬🇧 a supplier
- 🇪🇸and producer -🇬🇧 and producer
- 🇪🇸a could -🇬🇧 a could, a could
- 🇪🇸a company -🇬🇧 a company
- 🇪🇸the workers -🇬🇧 the workers
- 🇪🇸taken -🇬🇧 taken
- 🇪🇸A bill -🇬🇧 A bill
- 🇪🇸a contract -🇬🇧 a contract
- 🇪🇸the profit -🇬🇧 the profit
- 🇪🇸the losses -🇬🇧 to lose
- 🇪🇸a place -🇬🇧 a label
- 🇪🇸rent -🇬🇧 rent
- 🇪🇸rejection -🇬🇧to ild, ild
- 🇪🇸rabat -🇬🇧 rabat
And many others!
2. Parties to a business agreement - what do you call them in Spanish?
Every business needs at least two parties: the buyer and the seller, right?
This network is often much wider. Suppliers, distributors or contractors are involved.
See the examples below to see what the parties to a business agreement are called in Spanish.
🇪🇸My family has an avocado farm in northern Chile.
🇬🇧My family has an avocado farm in northern Chile.
🇪🇸Our main customer is a Japanese supermarket chain.
🇬🇧Our main customer is a Japanese supermarket chain.
🇪🇸They have many providers throughout South America.
🇬🇧They have many suppliers throughout South America.
🇪🇸Our company is looking for new business partners.
🇬🇧Our company is looking for new business partners.
🇪🇸We negotiate with some Chinese manufacturers.
🇬🇧We negotiate with some Chinese manufacturers.
🇪🇸They have cheap labor and offer good prices.
🇬🇧They have cheap labor and offer good prices.
🇪🇸Concha y Toro is the largest beer store in Chile.
🇬🇧Concha y Toro is the largest beer store in Chile.
🇪🇸They have buyers and distributors all over the world.
🇬🇧They have buyers and distributors all over the world.
🇪🇸We need more contractors for the high season.
🇬🇧We need more contractors for the high season.
3. Parts of a company and different departments in Spanish
Have you been asked to prepare a company presentation in Spanish? Or do you receive foreign visitors and would like to give them a tour?
Here is a handy vocabulary for you:
🇪🇸Our company was founded in 1995.
🇬🇧Our company was founded in 1995.
🇪🇸The majority shareholder is a Canadian holding company.
🇬🇧The majority shareholder is a Canadian holding company.
🇪🇸We are the largest seafood producers in Peru.
🇬🇧We are the largest fish producers in Peru.
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🇪🇸We have 3 fully automated factories and 2 modern warehouses.
🇬🇧We have 3 fully automated production facilities and 2 modern warehouses.
🇪🇸Our headquarters are located in Lima.
🇬🇧Our headquarters are located in Lima.
🇪🇸We have offices in many countries.
🇬🇧We have subsidiaries in various countries.
Just as a successful business requires a variety of actions (ie planning, production, promotion, delivery, etc.), a business is divided into different departments - each responsible for a specific function.
Let's see what these areas - or sections - are called in Spanish:
🇪🇸Can you put me in touch with the sales department?
🇬🇧Can you transfer me to sales?
🇪🇸Our marketing department is developing a large advertising campaign.
🇬🇧The marketing department is developing a major advertising campaign.
🇪🇸The economy room is on the second floor.
🇬🇧The finance department is located on the second floor.
🇪🇸The HR team assesses the applications received.
🇬🇧The personnel team reviews the applications received.
🇪🇸Calling from the billing department.
🇬🇧We are calling from the collection department.
🇪🇸Our accounting department employs 10 employees
🇬🇧Our accounting department employs 10 employees.
4. Positions in a company and associated Spanish business vocabulary
Companies, regardless of their size, have their hierarchy. Sometimes it is vertical and steep, and sometimes it is quite flat, with a faster flow of communication.
If you're wondering what different jobs in a company are called, take a look at the following selection of business Spanish vocabulary:
🇪🇸Mr. Diego Ramirez is our new general manager.
🇬🇧Mr. Diego Gonzalez is our new CEO.
🇪🇸A meeting should be scheduled with the CFO through his assistant.
🇬🇧A meeting must be arranged with the CFO through his assistant.
🇪🇸The sales manager's office is in the hall on the right.
🇬🇧The sales manager's office is at the end of the hall on the right.
🇪🇸The board meets every 2 months.
🇬🇧The council meets every 2 months.
🇪🇸I am concerned about the high staff turnover in this company.
🇬🇧I am concerned about the high staff turnover in this company.
🇪🇸The meeting room is reserved for the sales team tomorrow.
🇬🇧The meeting room is reserved for the sales team tomorrow.
🇪🇸The position as business manager is vacant.
🇬🇧The position as COO is vacant.
🇪🇸The next board meeting is on 8 October.
🇬🇧The next board meeting is on 8 October.
🇪🇸The head of this department is going on vacation. Mr. Gomez will replace him.
🇳🇱 The head of this department is going on vacation. Mr. Gomez will replace him.
🇪🇸The union threatens a strike.
🇬🇧The union threatens a strike.
🇪🇸Every Friday we go out to eat with my colleagues.
🇬🇧We go out to eat every Friday with my colleagues.
Days of the weekis an important part of Spanish vocabulary in a business context! I highly recommend checking them out!
5. Spanish vocabulary used in professional documents
While a gentlemen's agreement between friends is still observed, most transnational business deals require the parties to sign written contracts.
Similarly, every transaction requires a receipt (either a receipt or an invoice).
Every time you hire a new employee, a number of relevant legal documents must be drawn up.
The reality of doing business in Spanish is no different, so in this section of today's post I want to show you what some important business documents are called in Spanish.
🇪🇸Our attorney reviews the proposed contract.
🇬🇧Our lawyer evaluates the contract proposal.
🇪🇸We do not agree with Article 7.
🇬🇧We do not agree with Article 7.
🇪🇸Any changes to conditions must be added in an attachment.
🇬🇧Any change to conditions must be added in an addendum
🇪🇸Can you send me a proforma please?
🇬🇧🇬🇧Can you send me a verbal invoice?
🇪🇸This is the offer the new supplier sent me.
🇬🇧This is the offer the new supplier sent me.
🇪🇸All invoices must be posted no later than the 15th of each month.
🇬🇧All invoices must be uploaded by the 15th of each month.
🇪🇸Invoice no. 87659 has expired.
🇬🇧Invoice #87659 is overdue.
🇪🇸We need you to send us a purchase order.
🇬🇧We need you to send us a purchase order.
🇪🇸Invoice no. 87659 has expired.
🇬🇧Invoice #87659 is overdue.
🇪🇸This is the offer the new supplier sent me.
🇬🇧This is the offer the new supplier sent me.
🇪🇸Unfortunately, we are not renewing your employment contract.
🇬🇧Unfortunately, we will not extend your employment contract.
🇪🇸The accountant hasn't sent me this month's pay slip yet.
🇬🇧The accountant hasn't sent me this month's pay slip yet.
🇪🇸There is an error in my last pay slip.
🇬🇧There is an error in my last statement.
As a side note,"a salary"is what we call apayment receiptin Chile. However, there is a specific vocabularydifferences between Spanish-speaking countries, which sometimes causes confusion and funny situations.
6. Negotiations and business contracts in Spanish
This is perhaps the most difficult part of running a business, which certainly requires skills that go beyond language skills. Kindness anda good conversation starter to break the iceit can take you a long way.
Today, however, we are focusing on Business Spanish Vocabulary, so here are some words you cannot do without when you sit at the negotiating table:
🇪🇸It is not easy to negotiate with this client.
🇬🇧It is not easy to negotiate with this client.
🇪🇸This is our last offer.
🇬🇧This is our last offer.
🇪🇸What is your best price?
🇬🇧What is your best price?
🇪🇸You get a 5% discount on our entire product portfolio.
🇬🇧Our entire product portfolio is 5% off.
🇪🇸We can offer you wholesale prices when you buy more than 100 pcs.
🇬🇧We can offer you wholesale prices when you buy more than 100 pcs.
🇪🇸3 customers canceled their order.
🇬🇧3 customers canceled their order.
🇪🇸The product does not meet our expectations.
🇬🇧The product does not meet our expectations.
🇪🇸We must agree on payment terms.
🇬🇧We must agree on payment terms.
🇪🇸For new customers we only allow advance payment.
🇬🇧For new customers, we only accept prepayment.
🇪🇸Our cash flow does not allow payments within 180 days.
🇬🇧Our cash flow does not allow payment within 180 days.
🇪🇸Our products meet the highest quality requirements.
🇬🇧Our products meet the highest quality requirements.
🇪🇸His exclusive contract expires at the end of 2020.
🇬🇧Your exclusive rights agreement expires at the end of 2020.
🇪🇸This is a very serious breach of the terms of the contract.
🇬🇧This is a very serious breach of the terms of the contract.
🇪🇸We postpone signing the contract until you improve your terms.
🇬🇧We postpone signing the contract until you improve your terms.
See howcontractIconditionsdoes that sound like english? These kinds of words are called relatives or friends, and that is one of the reasons Spanish is an easy language for native English speakers to learn.
7. Import and export related to Spanish vocabulary
Did I tell you that I studied foreign trade when I lived in Poland? I find the world of international business fascinating and I enjoy teaching my students this part of the Spanish vocabulary.
Here is a handy selection of words and phrases to use when importing or exporting to a Spanish-speaking country.
🇪🇸We import our products from Eastern Europe.
🇬🇧We import our products from Eastern Europe.
🇪🇸Our exports to Asia make up 80% of our total turnover.
🇬🇧Our exports to Asia make up 80% of our total turnover.
🇪🇸Buyer covers shipping costs.
Buyer pays shipping costs.
🇪🇸Sea freight from China to USA takes 30 days.
🇬🇧Sea freight from China to USA takes 30 days.
🇪🇸Our customs broker prepares all documents.
🇬🇧Our distributor prepares all documents.
🇪🇸Our prices include costs, insurance and shipping.
🇬🇧Our prices include costs, insurance and shipping.
🇪🇸Our customs broker prepares all documents.
🇬🇧Our distributor prepares all documents.
🇪🇸The goods were stored in customs.
🇬🇧The goods have been seized by customs.
🇪🇸Can you send us some samples by air?
🇬🇧Can you send us some samples by air?
🇪🇸If you want to promote your products in Spain, you must participate in this exhibition.
🇬🇧If you want to promote your products in Spain, you must participate in this exhibition.
🇪🇸All products sent to us have faults. We have to remove them
Buy.
🇬🇧All the products you have sent to us are defective. We must be recalled from the market.
🇪🇸They should compensate us for the lost sales.
🇬🇧You must compensate us for lost sales.
🇪🇸20 regular size pallets fit in a 40 foot container.
🇬🇧About 40 feet. capacity container 20 standard size pallets.
Did you notice that the word order is quite different in the Spanish and English versions of the last sentence? Yes, things cannot always be translated literally. Word for word translation is one of them the most common mistakes English speakers make in Spanish.
8. Economic results and trends - useful Spanish words and phrases
Numbers can be difficult, even in your language. But in a business context, we often have to explain how the company is doing financially.
If you dread sales meetings and annual accounts, this part of my post will save you.
🇪🇸I need the sales report 2020 asap.
🇬🇧I need the sales report 2020 asap.
🇪🇸We must closely monitor market trends to avoid losses.
🇬🇧To avoid losses, we must closely monitor the market trends.
🇪🇸Our net income last year was $2 million.
🇬🇧Our net income last year was $2 million.
🇪🇸In the first quarter of 2020, we priced 20% less than last year.
🇬🇧In the first quarter of 2020, our revenue was 20% lower than last year.
🇪🇸Transport costs have risen dramatically in recent years.
🇬🇧Transport costs have risen dramatically in recent years.
🇪🇸Demand for these products has fallen by 50% due to the crisis.
🇬🇧Demand for these products has fallen by 50% due to the crisis.
🇪🇸The value of the dollar remained stable.
🇬🇧The value of the dollar remained stable.
🇪🇸Last year we recorded the biggest increase in revenue since 2010.
🇬🇧Last year we experienced the highest revenue growth since 2010.
🇪🇸Foreign demand has fallen sharply.
🇬🇧Foreign demand has fallen sharply.
🇪🇸The VAT for this category of services will increase from 18 to 20%.
🇬🇧The VAT for this product category increases from 18 to 20%.
🇪🇸After the dumping allegations, our sales dropped.
🇬🇧After allegations of dumping, our sales plummeted.
🇪🇸We have not yet recovered from the crisis.
🇬🇧We still haven't recovered from the crisis.
🇪🇸The interest rate rose from 2 to 3 per cent.
🇬🇧The interest rate rose from 2 to 3 per cent.
🇪🇸We expect this trend to continue into January.
🇬🇧We expect this trend to continue into January.
🇪🇸What was the best selling month in 2020?
🇬🇧What was the best selling month in 2020?
If you are wondering why you need to use the last question"Which one?"instead"At?"check my post the most important Spanish question words.
9. Talk about marketing and promotion in Spanish
It's a fun topic, isn't it? I love all the creativity and imagination it takes. A bit like the language learning process.
It is fascinating to see how marketing efforts must be tailored to individual market needs.
A successful advertising campaign in Mexico may turn out to be a complete failure in Peru, even though they speak the same language.
If you want to improve your understanding of marketing terms to expand your company's Spanish vocabulary, look no further:
🇪🇸Next week we will launch a new advertising campaign.
🇬🇧Next week we will launch a new advertising campaign.
🇪🇸This advertising slogan will not touch Argentina.
🇬🇧This advertising slogan does not catch on in Argentina.
🇪🇸We have hired 20 organizers for this week's event.
🇬🇧We have hired 20 organizers for this week's event.
🇪🇸We need to tailor our advertising material to this market.
🇬🇧We need to tailor our advertising material to this market.
🇪🇸We build our brand in South America.
🇬🇧We build our brand in South America.
🇪🇸This ad must appear within the first hour.
🇬🇧This spot must be shown in prime time.
🇪🇸We are looking for an advertising agency to improve our presence on social networks.
🇬🇧We are looking for an advertising agency to strengthen our presence on social media.
🇪🇸Our brand awareness has improved significantly.
🇬🇧Our brand awareness has improved significantly.
🇪🇸Our customer loyalty program has been very successful.
🇬🇧Our customer loyalty program has been very successful.
🇪🇸This product is at the end of its life cycle.
🇬🇧This product is at the end of its life cycle.
🇪🇸We need to print 1000 of these flyers to distribute during the exhibition.
🇬🇧We need to print 1000 of these flyers to hand out during the fair.
🇪🇸We will conduct a satisfaction survey among our customers.
🇬🇧We will do a customer satisfaction survey.
How your customers feel about your product is critical to your business. You know how to do itExpressing feelings in Spanish?
10. Employment and recruitment Related words and phrases in Spanish
Business Spanish vocabulary can be extensive, especially if you want to impress your partner with fluency and precision.
Fortunately, we are about to finish! Congratulations on your persistence and enthusiasm!
The last category I chose for our vocabulary list has to do with work.
Check out these beautiful examples:
🇪🇸We are hiring a new sales manager.
🇬🇧We are hiring a new sales manager.
🇪🇸You must apply for this position.
🇬🇧You must apply for this position.
🇪🇸We currently have no vacancies.
🇬🇧There are currently no vacancies.
🇪🇸We received 200 CVs.
🇬🇧We received 200 CVs.
🇪🇸We collaborate with a local temp agency.
🇬🇧We collaborate with a local headhunting agency.
🇪🇸We offer a competitive salary and other benefits.
🇬🇧We offer a competitive salary and other benefits.
🇪🇸The job interview was very difficult.
🇬🇧The job interview was very difficult.
🇪🇸Pedro was fired for his poor performance.
🇬🇧Pedro was fired for his poor performance.
🇪🇸Notification of dismissal must be made in writing.
🇬🇧Notification must be made in writing.
🇪🇸Juan had an accident and is now on leave.
🇬🇧Juan had an accident and is now on sick leave.
🇪🇸Unfortunately, we are not renewing your employment contract.
🇬🇧Unfortunately, we will not extend your employment contract.
🇪🇸I have been with this company for 10 years and have yet to receive a raise.
🇬🇧I have been with this company for 10 years and have yet to receive a raise.
🇪🇸Maria was promoted to department manager.
🇬🇧Maria was promoted to department manager.
Well done to her! I bet it was worth it!
That's all for today, my dear readers. Don't worry if the amount of vocabulary I've shown you today is a bit overwhelming. You can view it by category and progress at your own pace.
Before you know it, you'll be a real expert in business Spanish vocabulary!
FAQs
What is business English vocabulary? ›
What are business vocabulary words? Business vocabulary words and phrases are terms used to describe events, outcomes, tasks, entities and processes in the workplace. The stronger your business vocabulary is, the better you will be at communicating important thoughts and concepts to others in your work environment.
How many words do you need to know to be fluent in Spanish? ›If you think about native-level fluency, you'll need to master between 20,000 and 40,000 words, and as you can see the margin is quite large. If you want to have a basic conversation, experts say that you'll just need around 3,000 words.
What are the 100 most used verbs in Spanish? ›- Ser Conjugation (To be)
- Estar Conjugation (To be)
- Haber Conjugation (To have)
- Tener Conjugation (To have)
- Venir Conjugation (To come)
- Ir Conjugation (To go)
- Dar Conjugation (To give)
- Ver Conjugation (To see)
| abrir | apagar | cantar |
|---|---|---|
| leer | llover | mirar |
| nadar | necesitar | organizar |
| pagar | pensar | poner |
| poner | preocupar | querer |
2,500 words constitute those that should enable you to express everything you could possibly want to say, albeit often via awkward circumlocutions. 5,000 words constitute the active vocabulary of native speakers without higher education.
How can I learn business vocabulary? ›- Study textbooks like “Market Leader” ...
- Enroll in a business English class. ...
- Read non-fiction business books. ...
- Keep up with related blogs, podcasts and videos. ...
- Read magazines, including your company's magazine in English if they have one.
If you start out as a beginner and manage to spend an average of 1 hour per day working on your Spanish, you should be able to reach conversational fluency within 8 – 12 months. That translates to about 250 – 350 hours spent. But remember that consistency is key here.
What is the 80 20 rule language learning Spanish? ›It states that in most areas in life, roughly 20% of the input is responsible for 80% of the output. The same rule can be applied to language learning and teaching.
How many hours does it take to become fluent in Spanish? ›According to an FSI study, i.e. the Foreign Service Institute, it should take a new learner approximately 600 classroom hours to achieve conversational fluency in Spanish. They also suggest an approximate 1:1 ratio between the time spent independently studying Spanish and the time spent in a classroom.
What are the 3 main verbs in Spanish? ›First things first: there are three classes of Spanish verbs: -ar verbs, -er verbs, and -ir verbs.
What are the 10 most common verbs in Spanish? ›
In order of frequency, they are: ser, estar, haber, poder, tener, hacer, decir, deber, ir, ver, parecer and dar. Similar to English, the conjugations of almost all of these most frequent verbs are irregular, which means they don't always follow normal conjugation rules.
What is 32 called in Spanish? ›| Numeral | In Spanish |
|---|---|
| 31 | treinta y uno |
| 32 | treinta y dos |
| 33 | treinta y tres |
| 34 | treinta y cuatro |
The number 35 in Spanish is número treinta y cinco. This is the cardinal number, often called a counting number.
What are the 16 most used verbs? ›There are sixteen verbs used in Basic English. They are: be, do, have, come, go, see, seem, give, take, keep, make, put, send, say, let, get.
What are the 12 irregular future verbs in Spanish? ›- decir (to say, to tell) → dir-
- hacer (to make, to do) → har-
- poder (to be able to) → podr-
- poner (to put) → pondr-
- querer (to want) → querr-
- saber (to know) → sabr-
- salir (to leave, to go out) → saldr-
- tener (to have) → tendr-
- Make flashcards and sticky notes. ...
- Watch videos or TV. ...
- Read short stories. ...
- Keep a vocabulary journal. ...
- Study loan words and cognates. ...
- Actively use the vocabulary you learn. ...
- Vocabulary lists, flashcards and articles. ...
- Reading.
- Contents. Turn Your Life into a Spanish Crash Course. ...
- Turn Your Life into a Spanish Crash Course. ...
- Immerse Your World in Spanish. ...
- Use FluentU. ...
- Get a Personal Tutor. ...
- Study, Study, Study. ...
- Label Everything You Touch. ...
- Don't Use Any English.
Level B2: Basic Fluency
Reaching B2 is generally considered by most people as having basic fluency. You'll have a working vocabulary of around 4000 words.
Native speakers have a vocabulary of up to 20,000 words. With this many words, a learner can do anything. Read, write, speak about anything they want.
How long does it take to learn 1,000 words in Spanish? ›In our research, we looked at 15 million questions over a period of six months, and we found that a user typically learns a word after 51 seconds of study, or about 9 question attempts. At this rate, a person will learn 1,000 new words in just under 15 hours of study.
What language is most spoken in business? ›
1. English. English is one of the most important languages for business, as it's spoken by around 1.35 billion people around the world as a first or second language. Many top economies also use English as an official language, including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.
How can I improve my business skills? ›- Research. Take some time to read up on the most valuable business skills needed in your industry. ...
- Find a mentor. Having a mentor who has extensive business experience can provide you with the guidance you may need to develop professionally. ...
- Take a business skills course or class.
There are a number of characteristics that are important in business English. These include clarity, conciseness, precision, and politeness. Of these, clarity is perhaps the most important. Business communication needs to be clear and unambiguous in order to avoid misunderstandings.
What are essential business skills? ›Business skills are a foundation for success in the business world and include soft skills like communication, along with analytical and organizational skills that help a business succeed. Critical thinking, negotiation and trainability are other examples of business skills.
What are different language skills in the business? ›The four common language skills are listening, speaking, reading and writing. Mastering these skills could make you a more thoughtful communicator who understands the needs of those around you.
What is the business language? ›What is business language? Business language is the language used in business such as in commerce, international trade, insurance, and banking. It entails using specific vocabulary and grammatical structures and clearly communicating clearly and concisely is vital in business communication.
What is the standard Business English? ›Business English is the type of English used in business contexts, such as international trade, commerce, finance, insurance, banking, and many office settings. It entails expectations of clarity, particular vocabulary, and grammatical structures.
What does Business English focus on? ›Typically, English for Business focuses on the basic vocabulary used in finance, trade, and international relations. It also covers features such as simple greetings, small talk, and other fundamental communication skills. The ultimate objective of Business English is to streamline international commerce and trade.
What are 23 letter Spanish words? ›The 23-letter adverb anticonstitucionalmente means 'anticonstitutionally'. Anticonstitucionalmente is also the Portuguese translation; the French translation, anticonstitutionnellement, is an exceptionally long word as well (25 letters).
What are the basic Spanish words? ›- Hola: Hello.
- Por favor: Please.
- Gracias: Thank you.
- Buenos días: Good morning.
- Buenas tardes: Good afternoon.
- Buenas noches: Good night.
- ¿ Cómo está?: How are you? ( formal)
- ¿ Cómo estás?: How are you? ( informal)
What is 700 in word form Spanish? ›
| # | Letter (Upper Case) | Pronunciation (Name of the Letter) |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | W | uve doble / doble u |
| 25 | X | equis |
| 26 | Y | ye, i griega |
| 27 | Z | zeta |
| abrir | apagar | cantar |
|---|---|---|
| leer | llover | mirar |
| nadar | necesitar | organizar |
| pagar | pensar | poner |
| poner | preocupar | querer |
| Numeral | In Spanish |
|---|---|
| 97 | noventa y siete |
| 98 | noventa y ocho |
| 99 | noventa y nueve |
| 100 | cien |
Some examples are: metro, hospital, idea, escape, lava, visa, sociable, inevitable, funeral, original, cereal, horrible, and motor.
What are the 11 Spanish question words? ›- ¿Quién? Who? ( one person) ...
- ¿Quiénes? Who? ( more than one person) ...
- ¿Qué? What? ¿Qué quiere [él]? ...
- ¿Dónde? Where? ¿Dónde está el teatro? ...
- ¿Cuándo? When? ¿Cuándo es la fiesta? ...
- ¿Cuál? Which? ¿Cuál quieres [tú]? ...
- ¿Por qué? Why? ¿Por qué están [ellos] aquí? ...
- ¿Cómo? How? ¿Cómo sabes [tú] mi nombre?
Starting from the A2 level, you'll need approximately 150-180 study hours to reach B1. If you're following an intensive path, this amount of hours can easily be done in three months. At a normal pace (one hour of Spanish every day), six months should be enough.
What is 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 in Spanish? ›There's no real pattern, you just have to learn them: uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco, seis, siete, ocho, nueve, diez, once, doce, trece, catorce, quince.
What is the word 20 in Spanish? ›If you want to say the word for “20” in Spanish, you would say, “veinte”. It's part of a sequence you may have heard before: diez (10), veinte (20), treinta (30), cuarenta (40), cincuenta (50), sesenta (60), setenta (70), ochenta (80), noventa (90), cien (100).