B1 Spanish Vocabulary List with Free PDF

B1 Spanish is where you stop sounding like a walking phrasebook and start sharing real stories-but you still need the words to describe a lousy day, explain why you’re changing jobs, or talk about that weird dream you had. This CEFR-aligned B1 vocabulary list hands you around 1,000 practical Spanish words that live right in that messy, wonderful middle ground between beginner and confident speaker.

Every entry gives you a straightforward meaning and a natural example sentence so you can see the word in action, not just a dictionary entry. You’ll also find audio playback built right into the table-tap to check your pronunciation because your ears deserve practice too. When you want to study offline, the free PDF download button sits below the table, ready to go.

This is for learners who’ve nailed the basics and are ready to talk about feelings, plans, and opinions without freezing. Work through the list at your own speed, steal the examples for your own chats, and let the audio guide your accent one word at a time. No dusty textbook relics, just the vocabulary that gets you from “I understand” to “I can say that.”

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 locked these B1 words into memory? The quick quiz below will give you a friendly nudge toward the ones that need a little extra love-no grades, just a helpful pat on the back.

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WordTypeMeaningExampleAudio
abrazoNounhugLe di un fuerte abrazo.
aburrirVerbto boreEsta película me va a aburrir.
accidenteNounaccidentHubo un accidente en la carretera.
aceraNounsidewalkCamina siempre por la acera.
aconsejarVerbto adviseTe aconsejo que estudies más.
acordarVerbto agreeVamos a acordar un precio.
acordarseVerbto rememberNo me acuerdo de su nombre.
acostumbrarVerbto be used toMe cuesta acostumbrar a este clima.
actualAdjectivecurrentLa situación actual es complicada.
acuerdoNounagreementLlegaron a un acuerdo rápido.
ademásVerbbesidesAdemás no tengo dinero.
adultoNounadultEs un adulto responsable.
afeitarVerbto shaveMe tengo que afeitar hoy.
aficiónNounhobbyMi afición favorita es la fotografía.
aficionadoNounfanSoy un gran aficionado al cine.
afueraVerboutsideHace frío afuera.
afuerasNounoutskirtsVivimos en las afueras de la ciudad.
agenciaNounagencyTrabajo en una agencia de viajes.
ágilAdjectiveagileEl gato es muy ágil.
agradableAdjectivepleasant/niceFue una tarde muy agradable.
agradecerVerbto thankQuiero agradecer tu ayuda.
ahorrarVerbto save moneyQuiero ahorrar para un coche.
aire acondicionadoNounair conditioningEn verano usamos el aire acondicionado.
ajedrezNounchessMe gusta jugar al ajedrez.
alaNounwingEl pájaro tiene un ala rota.