Ready to start Spanish without drowning in grammar tables and dusty textbook lists? This CEFR-aligned A1 vocabulary collection is built for that moment when you know “hola” isn’t enough but you’re not sure what comes next. We’ve gathered around 800 everyday words – the kind you’ll actually use in a café, at the market, or when you’re introducing yourself to someone new.
A1 is the level where real communication starts. You’re moving beyond isolated words and into simple conversations: asking for directions, talking about your family, describing your hobbies. That’s exactly the kind of vocabulary we’ve packed into this list. No fluff, no obscure words nobody says – just the practical Spanish that gets you past “estudiante” and into real life.
Ready to give your Spanish a friendly first boost? If you want the full set for easy study, scroll to the bottom of the article for the free printable A1 Spanish vocabulary list PDF and the free downloadable printable A1 Spanish flashcards.
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| Word | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| marrón | Adjective | brown | Tengo los ojos marrones. | |
| martes | Noun | Tuesday | Mañana es martes. | |
| marzo | Noun | March | Marzo es un mes. | |
| más | Verb | more | Quiero más agua. | |
| mascota | Noun | pet | Tengo una mascota. | |
| mayo | Noun | May | Mayo es bonito. | |
| mayor | Adjective | older / adult | Mi hermano mayor estudia. | |
| me | Noun | me | Me llamo Juan. | |
| mecánico | Noun | mechanic | El mecánico repara el coche. | |
| médica | Noun | doctor (female) | La médica es muy simpática. | |
| médico | Noun | doctor | El médico es bueno. | |
| medio | Adjective | half / middle | Quiero medio kilo de manzanas. | |
| melón | Noun | melon | El melón es dulce. | |
| menos | Verb | less | Cuesta menos de un euro. | |
| mensaje | Noun | message | Te envío un mensaje. | |
| menú | Noun | menu | ¿Me trae el menú, por favor? | |
| mercado | Noun | market | Voy al mercado. | |
| mes | Noun | month | Un mes tiene treinta días. | |
| mesa | Noun | table | El libro está en la mesa. | |
| metro | Noun | subway | Tomo el metro. | |
| mi | Adjective | my | Esta es mi casa. | |
| miel | Noun | honey | Té con limón y miel. | |
| miércoles | Noun | Wednesday | El miércoles trabajo. | |
| minuto | Noun | minute | Un minuto, por favor. | |
| mirar | Verb | to look | Miro la televisión. |
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