Spanish Hangman Game
Play this free Spanish hangman game online and practise useful beginner vocabulary with hints, instant feedback, categories, score, lives and streak tracking.
How to play
Choose a category, press the orange button for a new word, read the hint and guess the Spanish word one letter at a time.
What this game teaches
Practise Spanish spelling, common vocabulary, accents, ñ, word recognition and quick recall in a more active way.
Spanish Hangman
What does the Spanish Hangman Game do?
This Spanish hangman game helps learners practise useful beginner vocabulary by turning spelling and recall into a quick interactive challenge. Instead of just reading a word list, learners have to use the English hint, recognise Spanish spelling patterns and guess the answer letter by letter.
Spanish vocabulary categories
| Category | What learners practise | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Animals | Common animal words | perro, gato, caballo |
| Food | Everyday food vocabulary | pan, queso, arroz |
| House | Rooms and household words | casa, puerta, cocina |
| School | Classroom and school vocabulary | escuela, libro, examen |
| Verbs | Useful infinitives | hablar, comer, vivir |
How to use this in class
Use the game as a Spanish starter, a five-minute revision task, a vocabulary recap after a topic, or a quick independent learning activity. It works well projected on a board, used individually on devices, or set as a simple revision link.
Quick facts
Spanish Hangman FAQ
How do you play Spanish Hangman?
Choose a category, press the orange button for a new word, read the hint and guess the Spanish answer one letter at a time.
Is this Spanish Hangman game suitable for beginners?
Yes. It uses common beginner vocabulary from categories such as animals, food, house, school and verbs.
Does the game include Spanish accents?
Yes. Words can include accented letters, but the game is learner-friendly because guessing the normal vowel also reveals its accented version.
Can teachers use this game in class?
Yes. It works well as a starter, plenary, revision game or quick interactive vocabulary activity.