Easy Spanish Words That Are Similar to English

Here, we’ll introduce some simple Spanish words that sound or look very similar to their English counterparts, making your Spanish learning journey a little smoother.

Let’s Review Some EASY WORDS!

1. Aeropuerto: This word is very similar to its English equivalent, “airport”. So, the next time you’re rushing to catch a flight in a Spanish-speaking country, look for signs to the “aeropuerto“.
2. Reserva: This word translates to “reservation” in English. If you’ve made a “reserva” at a hotel or restaurant, you’re all set.
3. Recepción: This Spanish word is almost identical to the English word “reception”. In many contexts, it refers to the front desk area in hotels or offices.
4. Información: A direct match to the English word “information”. If you need “información”, you can usually find it at the “recepción” or information desk.
5. Dirección: This word translates to “address” in English. It can also mean “direction” depending on the context.
6. Teléfono: This Spanish word for “telephone” is easy to remember as it has a close English cognate.
7. Menú: This word is exactly the same in English – “menu”. Use this word when you’re ordering food at a restaurant.
8. Alcohol: This Spanish word is spelled identically to its English counterpart. Remember, if you don’t drink “alcohol”, simply say “No, gracias”.
9. Hospital and Banco: Again, these Spanish words are the same as their English equivalents, “hospital” and “bank”, respectively.
10. Tren and Motocicleta: The words for “train” and “motorcycle” in Spanish.
11. Computador: The Spanish term for “computer”. However, in some regions, you’ll more commonly hear “computadora” or “ordenador”.
12. Música: Another direct match to the English word “music”.
13. Ejemplo: This translates to “example” in English.
14. Difícil: This means “difficult” in Spanish.
15. Conversación: The Spanish word for “conversation”.
16. Fútbol: This translates to “football” in English, or “soccer” in American English.
17. Color and Naturaleza: The Spanish words for “color” and “nature”, respectively.
18. Animal and Elefante: The words for “animal” and “elephant” in Spanish.

Examples

Here are examples of these easy words in sentences:

1. Excuse me, I need some information, where is the hospital?: “Disculpe, necesito información, ¿dónde está el hospital?”
2. No, thanks, I don’t drink alcohol: “No, gracias, no bebo alcohol”.
3. I have to go to the bank, I need to solve a problem: “Tengo que ir al banco, necesito resolver un problema”.
4. I love animals, my favorite is the elephant: “Amo los animales, mi favorito es el elefante”.
5. Good morning, I have a reservation for tonight: “Buenos días, tengo una reserva para esta noche

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