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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| par | Noun | pair | Compré un par de zapatos. | |
| parecido | Adjective | similar | Tenemos un gusto parecido. | |
| participar | Verb | to participate | Quiero participar en el juego. | |
| pasillo | Noun | hallway | Las habitaciones están al final del pasillo. | |
| patio | Noun | courtyard/patio | Los niños juegan en el patio. | |
| peinar | Verb | to comb | Me tengo que peinar el pelo. | |
| perdonar | Verb | to forgive | Te pido perdonar mi error. | |
| perfecto | Adjective | perfect | El clima es perfecto. | |
| pertenecer | Verb | to belong | Esto va a pertenecer a mi hermano. | |
| pesar | Verb | to weigh | Tienes que pesar la fruta. | |
| pisar | Verb | to step on | Cuidado de no pisar el césped. | |
| planchar | Verb | to iron | Tengo que planchar mi camisa. | |
| plano | Noun | map/plan | Mira el plano de la ciudad. | |
| plantar | Verb | to plant | Vamos a plantar un árbol. | |
| popular | Adjective | popular | Es una canción popular. | |
| positivo | Adjective | positive | Tiene una actitud positiva. | |
| practicar | Verb | to practice | Necesito practicar mi inglés. | |
| precioso | Adjective | precious/beautiful | Es un anillo precioso. | |
| premio | Noun | prize/award | Ganó el primer premio. | |
| preparado | Adjective | prepared | Estoy preparado para el examen. | |
| prestar | Verb | to lend | ¿Me puedes prestar tu bolígrafo? | |
| principal | Adjective | main | La calle principal está cortada. | |
| privado | Adjective | private | Es un club privado. | |
| probarse | Verb | to try on | Quiero probarme esta chaqueta. | |
| prohibir | Verb | to prohibit | Van a prohibir fumar aquí. |
