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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| reserva | Noun | reservation | Tengo una reserva a nombre de Juan. | |
| resolver | Verb | to solve | Necesito resolver este problema. | |
| respirar | Verb | to breathe | Me cuesta respirar por la nariz. | |
| responsable | Adjective | responsible | Es un alumno responsable. | |
| retrasar | Verb | to delay | El vuelo se va a retrasar. | |
| reunión | Noun | meeting | Tengo una reunión a las diez. | |
| reunir | Verb | to gather/meet | Se van a reunir en la plaza. | |
| revisar | Verb | to check/review | Tengo que revisar el documento. | |
| roca | Noun | rock | Se sentó sobre una roca enorme. | |
| rueda | Noun | wheel | Se pinchó una rueda del coche. | |
| ruinas | Noun | ruins | Caminamos por las ruinas romanas. | |
| sabio | Adjective | wise | Mi abuelo es un hombre sabio. | |
| sabor | Noun | flavor | Tiene un sabor muy especial. | |
| sagrado | Adjective | sacred | Es un lugar sagrado. | |
| salmón | Noun | salmon | El salmón al horno está delicioso. | |
| saludar | Verb | to greet | Pasé a saludar a mi abuela. | |
| salvaje | Adjective | wild | Vimos animales salvajes. | |
| salvar | Verb | to save | Lograron salvar al perro. | |
| secar | Verb | to dry | Voy a secar la ropa. | |
| secretario | Noun | secretary | El secretario organizó las reuniones del jefe. | |
| señalar | Verb | to point out | Me va a señalar en el mapa. | |
| sencillo | Adjective | simple | El examen fue muy sencillo. | |
| sensible | Adjective | sensitive | Es una persona muy sensible. | |
| sentar | Verb | to sit | Te puedes sentar en esta silla. | |
| serio | Adjective | serious | Mi jefe es un hombre serio. |
