You’ve moved past the polite basics-ordering coffee, introducing yourself, asking for directions. Now you’re hungry for real conversation. B1 is the level where you stop sounding like a walking phrasebook and start sharing stories, opinions, and the occasional complaint about the weather. This CEFR-aligned DELE B1 vocabulary list is built for exactly that messy, wonderful in-between stage.
We’ve gathered around 1,000 practical Spanish words you’ll meet both on the DELE exam and in daily life-the ones you need to describe a weekend trip, explain why a film left you cold, or navigate a chat with new friends. Each entry gives you a straightforward meaning and a natural example sentence, so you see the word in action instead of just a translation. You’ll also find audio playback built right into the table, because your ears deserve practice too.
When you’re ready to study without a screen, just use the free PDF download button below the table. It’s a clean reference you can scribble on, highlight, or tuck into your bag for those in-between moments. No fluff, no dusty textbook relics-just the vocabulary that helps you connect in Spanish.
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Quick Quiz
Think you’ve already nailed a few of these words? The quiz below will give you a gentle nudge toward the ones that still need a little attention.
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| Word | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| consejo | Noun | advice | Te voy a dar un consejo. | |
| conservar | Verb | to preserve/keep | Debemos conservar la naturaleza. | |
| consistir | Verb | to consist | El examen va a consistir en tres partes. | |
| constante | Adjective | constant | El ruido es constante. | |
| construir | Verb | to build | Van a construir una casa nueva. | |
| consultar | Verb | to consult | Tengo que consultar con mi jefe. | |
| contacto | Noun | contact | Mantén el contacto conmigo. | |
| contemplar | Verb | to contemplate | Me gusta contemplar el paisaje. | |
| contener | Verb | to contain | La caja puede contener libros. | |
| continuar | Verb | to continue | Vamos a continuar con la lección. | |
| contra | Preposition | against | El equipo juega contra nosotros. | |
| contraseña | Noun | password | He olvidado mi contraseña. | |
| contrato | Noun | contract | Firmé un contrato de trabajo. | |
| controlar | Verb | to control | Tienes que controlar tus nervios. | |
| convencer | Verb | to convince | Me vas a convencer con tus argumentos. | |
| convenir | Verb | to agree/suit | Eso no me va a convenir. | |
| conversación | Noun | conversation | Tuvimos una conversación interesante. | |
| copia | Noun | copy | Haz una copia de este documento. | |
| copiar | Verb | to copy | No debes copiar en el examen. | |
| cordero | Noun | lamb | El cordero está en el prado. | |
| corona | Noun | crown | El rey lleva una corona. | |
| correcto | Adjective | correct | Tu respuesta es correcta. | |
| corresponder | Verb | to correspond | Eso no me va a corresponder. | |
| corriente | Adjective | current/common | Es una palabra muy corriente. | |
| corte | Noun | cut/court | El rey vive en la corte. |
