When learning about any culture, it is helpful to learn a little something about the language.
The Spanish language is considered a romance language and began to develop in the 10th century. Today, there are approximately 500 million Spanish speakers in the world. In Spain, the Spanish language is called both espanol and castellano. As with any country, different geographical areas of Spain have different dialects and variations in the language.
The following are some basic Spanish, common Spanish phrases. Click on the link to hear the English phrase spoken in Spanish.
Hello, how are you?
I am well, and you?
What is your name?
My name is Maggie.
Where are you from?
I am from Indianapolis.
Do you speak Spanish?
Yes, I speak a little Spanish.
Have a nice day.
Happy Birthday.
Good Morning / Good Evening / Good Afternoon
Pleased to meet you.
Help!
Learn more about the languages spoken in Spain.
You can practice and record your own Spanish phrases using Audacity.
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