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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| llorón | Adjective | crybaby | Es un niño muy llorón. | |
| llover | Verb | to rain | Va a llover esta tarde. | |
| local | Noun | local/place | Compramos en una tienda local. | |
| locura | Noun | madness | Fue una locura hacer eso. | |
| lodo | Noun | mud | Los zapatos están llenos de lodo. | |
| lógico | Adjective | logical | Es el paso lógico. | |
| logro | Noun | achievement | Es un gran logro personal. | |
| lunar | Noun | mole | Tiene un lunar en la cara. | |
| luz | Noun | light | Enciende la luz por favor. | |
| maceta | Noun | flowerpot | Plantó una flor en la maceta. | |
| madrastra | Noun | stepmother | Su madrastra es amable. | |
| maduro | Adjective | mature/ripe | El plátano está maduro. | |
| maestro | Noun | teacher | El maestro explica la lección. | |
| magia | Noun | magic | El mago hizo un truco de magia. | |
| mágico | Adjective | magic/magical | Es un lugar mágico. | |
| magnífico | Adjective | magnificent | Fue un concierto magnífico. | |
| maíz | Noun | corn | Hicieron palomitas de maíz. | |
| mandar | Verb | to send/order | Le voy a mandar un mensaje. | |
| manejar | Verb | to drive/manage | Ella sabe manejar muy bien. | |
| maravilloso | Adjective | wonderful | Pasamos un día maravilloso. | |
| marcar | Verb | to mark/dial | Tienes que marcar el número. | |
| mareo | Noun | dizziness | Siento un pequeño mareo. | |
| marisco | Noun | seafood | Fueron a un restaurante a comer marisco. | |
| matar | Verb | to kill | El veneno puede matar insectos. | |
| medalla | Noun | medal | Consiguió la medalla de oro. |
