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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Quick Quiz

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WordTypeMeaningExampleAudio
recibirVerbto receiveRecibo muchos mensajes.
recordarVerbto rememberNo recuerdo su nombre.
rectoVerbstraightSigue todo recto.
regaloNoungiftTengo un regalo para ti.
regiónNounregionVivo en esta región.
reírVerbto laughMe río mucho.
relojNounclock / watchMi reloj es nuevo.
responderVerbto answerRespondo la pregunta.
respuestaNounanswerNo sé la respuesta.
restauranteNounrestaurantComo en un restaurante.
ricoAdjectiverich / tastyEl pastel está muy rico.
ríoNounriverEl río es largo.
rojoAdjectiveredEl coche es rojo.
romperVerbto breakRompo el vaso.
ropaNounclothesCompro ropa nueva.
rosaAdjectivepinkLa flor es rosa.
sábadoNounSaturdayEl sábado juego.
saberVerbto knowNo sé la respuesta.
salNounsaltPongo sal en la comida.
salchichaNounsausageComemos salchichas con patatas.
salirVerbto go out / leaveSalgo de casa.
salónNounliving roomVeo la tele en el salón.
saltarVerbto jumpSalto muy alto.
saludNounhealthLo más importante es la salud.
sandíaNounwatermelonLa sandía es grande.