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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| influir | Verb | to influence | El clima puede influir en el humor. | |
| informar | Verb | to inform | Te vamos a informar pronto. | |
| informe | Noun | report | Tengo que escribir un informe. | |
| ingenio | Noun | ingenuity/wit | Tiene mucho ingenio. | |
| ingrediente | Noun | ingredient | Este plato lleva muchos ingredientes. | |
| ingreso | Noun | income/entry | Su ingreso mensual es alto. | |
| inicial | Adjective | initial | La fase inicial es difícil. | |
| iniciar | Verb | to initiate/start | Vamos a iniciar el proyecto. | |
| iniciativa | Noun | initiative | Tomó la iniciativa en el grupo. | |
| injusto | Adjective | unfair | El resultado fue injusto. | |
| inmenso | Adjective | immense | El mar es inmenso. | |
| inmigrante | Noun | immigrant | Es un inmigrante italiano. | |
| inocente | Adjective | innocent | El hombre era inocente. | |
| inquieto | Adjective | restless/anxious | El niño está inquieto. | |
| inseguro | Adjective | insecure/unsafe | Es un barrio inseguro. | |
| insistir | Verb | to insist | No quiero insistir más. | |
| inspeccionar | Verb | to inspect | Van a inspeccionar el lugar. | |
| inspector | Noun | inspector | El inspector de policía llegó. | |
| inspirar | Verb | to inspire | Su historia me inspira. | |
| instalar | Verb | to install | Necesito instalar este programa. | |
| instante | Noun | instant/moment | Vuelvo en un instante. | |
| instinto | Noun | instinct | Actuó por instinto. | |
| instituto | Noun | high school | Mi hermano va al instituto. | |
| instrucción | Noun | instruction | Sigue la instrucción. | |
| instrumento | Noun | instrument | Toca un instrumento. |
