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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cantante | Noun | singer | La cantante tiene buena voz. | |
| cantar | Verb | to sing | Canto una canción. | |
| capital | Noun | capital | Madrid es la capital. | |
| cara | Noun | face | Lávate la cara por la mañana. | |
| carne | Noun | meat | No como carne. | |
| carnicero | Noun | butcher | El carnicero vende carne. | |
| caro | Adjective | expensive | El reloj es caro. | |
| carta | Noun | letter | Escribo una carta. | |
| cartera | Noun | wallet / purse | He perdido mi cartera. | |
| casa | Noun | house | Mi casa es grande. | |
| castillo | Noun | castle | El castillo es muy antiguo. | |
| catorce | Other | fourteen | Tengo catorce años. | |
| cebolla | Noun | onion | No me gusta la cebolla. | |
| celebrar | Verb | to celebrate | Celebramos su cumpleaños. | |
| cena | Noun | dinner | La cena es a las ocho. | |
| cenar | Verb | to have dinner | Vamos a cenar fuera. | |
| centro | Noun | center | Voy al centro de la ciudad. | |
| cepillo | Noun | brush | Me peino con el cepillo. | |
| cerca | Verb | near | Vivo cerca de aquí. | |
| cerdo | Noun | pig | El cerdo es rosa. | |
| cerrado | Adjective | closed | El supermercado está cerrado. | |
| cerrar | Verb | to close | Cierro la puerta. | |
| cerveza | Noun | beer | Tomamos una cerveza fría. | |
| champú | Noun | shampoo | Me lavo el pelo con champú. | |
| chaqueta | Noun | jacket | La chaqueta es verde. |
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