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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cómo | Noun | how | ¿Cómo te llamas? | |
| compañero | Noun | companion / classmate | Él es mi compañero de clase. | |
| comprar | Verb | to buy | Compro pan. | |
| comprender | Verb | to understand | No comprendo la pregunta. | |
| con | Preposition | with | Café con leche. | |
| concierto | Noun | concert | Vamos a un concierto de rock. | |
| conducir | Verb | to drive | Conduzco mi coche. | |
| conductor | Noun | driver | El conductor conduce el autobús. | |
| conejo | Noun | rabbit | El conejo come zanahorias. | |
| conocer | Verb | to know (someone) | Conozco a Juan. | |
| contar | Verb | to count / to tell | Te cuento una historia. | |
| contento | Adjective | glad / happy | Estoy contento con mi nota. | |
| contestar | Verb | to answer | Tienes que contestar rápido. | |
| corazón | Noun | heart | El corazón es un órgano importante. | |
| corbata | Noun | tie | Llevo una corbata roja al trabajo. | |
| correo | Noun | mail / email | Mando un correo. | |
| correr | Verb | to run | Corro en el parque. | |
| cortar | Verb | to cut | Corto el pan. | |
| corto | Adjective | short | El pelo es corto. | |
| costar | Verb | to cost | ¿Cuánto cuesta esto? | |
| creer | Verb | to believe / think | Creo que sí. | |
| cristal | Noun | glass | El vaso es de cristal. | |
| cruzar | Verb | to cross | Cruzo la calle. | |
| cuaderno | Noun | notebook | Escribo en el cuaderno. | |
| cuadro | Noun | painting / picture | Ese cuadro es muy famoso. |
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