A1 Spanish Vocabulary List Free PDF Download

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.

Every entry gives you a clear meaning, a natural example sentence so you see the word in action, and a play button because your ears need practice just as much as your eyes. When you want to study offline, use the free PDF download button below the table – no signup, no hassle, just a clean sheet of Spanish vocabulary you can carry anywhere.

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.

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WordTypeMeaningExampleAudio
mismoAdjectivesameTenemos el mismo coche.
mochilaNounbackpackMi mochila es pesada.
monoNounmonkeyEl mono come plátanos.
montañaNounmountainLa montaña es alta.
morirVerbto dieLa planta muere.
moscaNounflyLa mosca vuela en la cocina.
mosquitoNounmosquitoEl mosquito me ha picado.
motoNounmotorcycleTiene una moto roja.
muchoAdjectivea lot / muchTengo mucho trabajo.
mujerNounwomanLa mujer es bonita.
mundoNounworldViajo por el mundo.
muñecaNoundollLa niña juega con su muñeca.
museoNounmuseumVisito el museo.
músicaNounmusicEscucho música pop.
muyVerbveryEs muy bonito.
nacerVerbto be bornNací en Madrid.
nacionalidadNounnationalityMi nacionalidad es española.
nadaNounnothingNo tengo nada.
nadarVerbto swimNado en la piscina.
nadieNounno oneNo hay nadie.
naranjaNounorangeLa naranja es dulce.
narizNounnoseTengo una nariz pequeña.
nataciónNounswimmingHago natación.
navidadNounChristmasCelebramos la Navidad en familia.
necesitarVerbto needNecesito ayuda.