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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| oeste | Noun | west | El sol se pone por el oeste. | |
| oficina | Noun | office | Trabajo en una oficina en el centro. | |
| oír | Verb | to hear | No oigo nada. | |
| ojo | Noun | eye | Tengo un ojo azul. | |
| oler | Verb | to smell | Esta flor huele muy bien. | |
| olvidar | Verb | to forget | Olvido mis llaves. | |
| once | Other | eleven | Tengo once años. | |
| ordenador | Noun | computer | Uso el ordenador. | |
| oreja | Noun | ear | Me duele la oreja. | |
| organizar | Verb | to organize | Organizo una reunión. | |
| oro | Noun | gold | El anillo es de oro. | |
| os | Noun | you (plural object) | Os veo mañana. | |
| oscuro | Adjective | dark | Verde oscuro. | |
| oso | Noun | bear | El oso duerme. | |
| otoño | Noun | autumn | En otoño caen las hojas. | |
| otro | Adjective | other / another | Quiero otro café. | |
| oveja | Noun | sheep | La oveja es blanca. | |
| padre | Noun | father | Mi padre trabaja aquí. | |
| padres | Noun | parents | Mis padres están en casa. | |
| pagar | Verb | to pay | Pago con tarjeta. | |
| página | Noun | page | Abre el libro en la página dos. | |
| país | Noun | country | España es un país. | |
| pájaro | Noun | bird | El pájaro canta. | |
| palabra | Noun | word | No entiendo esta palabra. | |
| palacio | Noun | palace | El rey vive en el palacio. |
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