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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| amor | Noun | love | El amor es un sentimiento hermoso. | |
| anciano | Noun | elderly | El anciano camina despacio. | |
| andar | Verb | to walk | Me gusta andar por el bosque. | |
| andén | Noun | platform | El tren sale del andén dos. | |
| animar | Verb | to encourage/cheer up | Sus amigos intentaron animar a Juan. | |
| anoche | Verb | last night | Anoche cenamos en un restaurante italiano. | |
| anochecer | Noun | dusk | Llegamos al anochecer. | |
| anotar | Verb | to note down | Voy a anotar tu número. | |
| ansioso | Adjective | anxious | Estoy ansioso por el viaje. | |
| anteayer | Verb | day before yesterday | Anteayer llovió mucho. | |
| antena | Noun | antenna | La televisión necesita una antena. | |
| anunciar | Verb | to announce | Van a anunciar el ganador. | |
| anuncio | Noun | advertisement | Vi un anuncio en la tele. | |
| aparato | Noun | device | Este aparato es muy útil. | |
| aparcamiento | Noun | parking lot | Es difícil encontrar aparcamiento aquí. | |
| apenas | Verb | barely | Apenas tengo tiempo libre. | |
| apetito | Noun | appetite | Hoy no tengo mucho apetito. | |
| aplaudir | Verb | to applaud | El público empezó a aplaudir. | |
| apoyar | Verb | to support | Mi familia siempre me va a apoyar. | |
| aprobar | Verb | to pass | Espero aprobar todas las asignaturas. | |
| apuntar | Verb | to point/note | Voy a apuntar la dirección. | |
| apurar | Verb | to hurry | Nos tenemos que apurar. | |
| árbitro | Noun | referee | El árbitro pitó el final. | |
| arma | Noun | weapon | La policía encontró el arma. | |
| arrancar | Verb | to start engine | El coche no quiere arrancar. |
