Knowing vocabulary is great, but knowing how to respond in a conversation is what helps you actually use Spanish. Here are 20 useful phrases to add to your Spanish toolbox: 1. “What Did You Say?” — ¿Qué dijiste? A useful phrase when you didn't catch what someone said. 2. “Me Too!” — Yo también. A simple way to respond when someone shares something you also like or do. Me gusta el café. ☕ Yo también. 3. “Me Neither!” — Yo tampoco. A little more challenging and a great introduction to a new conversational pattern. 4. “Of Course!” — ¡Claro! A very common response you'll hear often. 5. “Maybe” — Quizás / Tal vez. Two natural ways to express uncertainty. 6. “I Think So” — Creo que sí. A useful phrase when you're not completely sure but think the answer is yes. 7. “I Don't Think So” — Creo que no. A natural way to express a different opinion. 8. “Exactly!” — ¡Exacto! A quick way to show someone that you agree with what they just said. 9. “You're Right” — Tienes razón. A useful phrase for agreeing with someone's opinion or statement. 10. “It Depends” — Depende. Short, simple, and useful when the answer isn't always yes or no. 11. “I Don't Know” — No sé. One of the most useful phrases a beginner can have when they don't know the answer. 12. “I Understand” — Entiendo. A simple way to let someone know you're following the conversation. 13. “What Do You Mean?” — ¿Qué quieres decir? A great phrase for keeping a conversation going when something isn't clear. 14. “Let Me Think” — Déjame pensar. A useful phrase that gives you a moment to think instead of freezing. 15. “That's Interesting!” — ¡Qué interesante! A natural reaction that encourages the other person to keep talking. 16. “No Problem” — No hay problema. A common response you'll hear and use in everyday conversations. 17. “That's Okay” — Está bien. A simple phrase that works in many everyday situations. 18. “Sounds Good!” — ¡Suena bien! A natural way to agree with a suggestion or plan.

My name is Reyna Lacey, I am married, my husband and I have 5 kids together. We currently live in the state of Mississippi (USA). I absolutely love my life, my family, and traveling. Although these days, most of my time is spent working, going home, and then working some more on my side business. 😂 I work at a government office where I also interpret on a daily basis and get hired to interpret in courts around the state. My journey with interpreting actually began when I was about 8 years old. I started interpreting for my parents long before I even knew what interpreting was. I just knew they had taught me Spanish, school had taught me English, and they needed me to tell them what everyone was saying. The greatest feeling was seeing the relief on their faces when they finally understood. Over the years, I've seen that same look of relief on so many other faces throughout my career. That feeling is what inspired me to create this community and begin teaching beginners what I know-Spanish. That, along with my passion for travel, became the inspiration behind this new venture: The Spanish Academy. I've worked as a professional Spanish interpreter, and now I'm excited to share what I've learned in a way that's simple, practical, and beginner-friendly. Whether you're planning to travel and want to communicate with confidence, or you're learning Spanish to use in your everyday life, I hope you'll find this to be a comfortable place where you can be YOU while learning something new and exciting. I'm so glad you're here, and I can't wait to be part of your Spanish journey. Learn. Speak. Connect. Reyna 🩷

Today, you're going to learn how to introduce yourself in Spanish. 1. Hello Hola = Hello Pronounced: OH-lah 2. My name is... Me llamo _____. Pronounced: meh YAH-moh _____ Example: Me llamo Reyna.(My name is Reyna.) 3. Nice to meet you Mucho gusto. Pronounced: MOO-cho GOOS-toh Put it all together: 👩 Person 1: Hola. 👨 Person 2: Hola. 👩 Person 1: Me llamo Reyna. 👨 Person 2: Me llamo David. 👩 Person 1: Mucho gusto. 👨 Person 2: Mucho gusto. 🎉 Congratulations! You just had your first conversation in Spanish. 👇 Practice below: Comment:"Hola, me llamo _____."