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
llorónAdjectivecrybabyEs un niño muy llorón.
lloverVerbto rainVa a llover esta tarde.
localNounlocal/placeCompramos en una tienda local.
locuraNounmadnessFue una locura hacer eso.
lodoNounmudLos zapatos están llenos de lodo.
lógicoAdjectivelogicalEs el paso lógico.
logroNounachievementEs un gran logro personal.
lunarNounmoleTiene un lunar en la cara.
luzNounlightEnciende la luz por favor.
macetaNounflowerpotPlantó una flor en la maceta.
madrastraNounstepmotherSu madrastra es amable.
maduroAdjectivemature/ripeEl plátano está maduro.
maestroNounteacherEl maestro explica la lección.
magiaNounmagicEl mago hizo un truco de magia.
mágicoAdjectivemagic/magicalEs un lugar mágico.
magníficoAdjectivemagnificentFue un concierto magnífico.
maízNouncornHicieron palomitas de maíz.
mandarVerbto send/orderLe voy a mandar un mensaje.
manejarVerbto drive/manageElla sabe manejar muy bien.
maravillosoAdjectivewonderfulPasamos un día maravilloso.
marcarVerbto mark/dialTienes que marcar el número.
mareoNoundizzinessSiento un pequeño mareo.
mariscoNounseafoodFueron a un restaurante a comer marisco.
medallaNounmedalConsiguió la medalla de oro.
mejorAdjectivebetter/bestEsta opción es mejor.