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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ideal | Adjective | ideal | Es el lugar ideal para vivir. | |
| idéntico | Adjective | identical | Son gemelos idénticos. | |
| idiota | Noun | idiot/stupid | No seas idiota. | |
| ignorar | Verb | to ignore | No debes ignorar el problema. | |
| igualdad | Noun | equality | Luchamos por la igualdad. | |
| ilegal | Adjective | illegal | Eso es ilegal aquí. | |
| ilusión | Noun | illusion/hope | Me hace mucha ilusión verte. | |
| ilustrar | Verb | to illustrate | Va a ilustrar el libro. | |
| imagen | Noun | image/picture | La imagen es muy clara. | |
| imbécil | Noun | imbecile/idiot | Es un imbécil. | |
| imitar | Verb | to imitate | Sabe imitar muchas voces. | |
| impaciente | Adjective | impatient | Es muy impaciente. | |
| impedir | Verb | to prevent | Intentó impedir el accidente. | |
| imperfección | Noun | imperfection | Tiene una pequeña imperfección. | |
| imperio | Noun | empire | El imperio romano fue grande. | |
| implicar | Verb | to imply/involve | Esto puede implicar riesgos. | |
| imponer | Verb | to impose | Quieren imponer nuevas reglas. | |
| importar | Verb | to matter/care | Eso no me va a importar. | |
| impresión | Noun | impression | Me dio una buena impresión. | |
| impresionar | Verb | to impress | Quería impresionar a su jefe. | |
| imprevisto | Noun | unforeseen event | Surgió un imprevisto. | |
| imprimir | Verb | to print | Tengo que imprimir unas fotos. | |
| impuesto | Noun | tax | Hay que pagar el impuesto. | |
| impulsar | Verb | to boost/propel | Van a impulsar la economía. | |
| incapaz | Adjective | incapable | Es incapaz de mentir. |
