A2 Spanish Vocabulary List: Free PDF + Quiz

You’ve nailed the polite basics-greetings, ordering a coffee, asking for directions. Now it’s time to push past the survival stage and actually start chatting. This CEFR-aligned A2 Spanish vocabulary list is built for exactly that moment. It gives you around 800 words that sit right in the sweet spot between beginner and confident speaker.

No obscure words that only appear in exams-just the vocabulary you’ll hear in real conversations: words for describing your weekend, making plans, comparing things, and handling everyday situations without freezing up. Each entry comes with a clear meaning and a natural example sentence so you can see the word in action. There’s a play button for every term-your ears get practice too.

Work through the list at your own pace, steal the example sentences for your own chats, and when you’re ready to study offline, use the free PDF download button right below the table. It’s a clean reference, not a lecture-grab what you need and start talking.

Use this list as a starting point, then keep going in the Yak Yacker Spanish section for more words, phrases, and study-friendly reference pages.

Quick Quiz

Think you’ve already got a handle on A2 vocabulary? The quick quiz below will give you a friendly reality check-no grades, just a nudge toward the words that need a second look.

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WordTypeMeaningExampleAudio
pálidoAdjectivepaleEstás un poco pálido.
parecidoAdjectivesimilarTenemos un gusto parecido.
participarVerbto participateQuiero participar en el juego.
pasilloNounhallwayLas habitaciones están al final del pasillo.
patioNouncourtyard/patioLos niños juegan en el patio.
peinarVerbto combMe tengo que peinar el pelo.
perdonarVerbto forgiveTe pido perdonar mi error.
perfectoAdjectiveperfectEl clima es perfecto.
pertenecerVerbto belongEsto va a pertenecer a mi hermano.
pesarVerbto weighTienes que pesar la fruta.
pisarVerbto step onCuidado de no pisar el césped.
plancharVerbto ironTengo que planchar mi camisa.
planoNounmap/planMira el plano de la ciudad.
plantarVerbto plantVamos a plantar un árbol.
popularAdjectivepopularEs una canción popular.
positivoAdjectivepositiveTiene una actitud positiva.
practicarVerbto practiceNecesito practicar mi inglés.
preciosoAdjectiveprecious/beautifulEs un anillo precioso.
premioNounprize/awardGanó el primer premio.
preparadoAdjectivepreparedEstoy preparado para el examen.
prestarVerbto lend¿Me puedes prestar tu bolígrafo?
principalAdjectivemainLa calle principal está cortada.
privadoAdjectiveprivateEs un club privado.
probarseVerbto try onQuiero probarme esta chaqueta.
prohibirVerbto prohibitVan a prohibir fumar aquí.