Discover Spanish

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Discover Spanish

Explore Spanish through beginner vocabulary, numbers, dates, names, grammar games, Iberian language comparisons, Romance cognates, cultural phrases and teaching-friendly tools. Use this hub to move from essential words to wider comparisons with Portuguese, Galician, Asturian, Catalan, French, Italian, Papiamentu and Llanito.

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Begin with the 100+ Spanish vocabulary page, then practise numbers, dates, time, names, animals, food, seasons, essential phrases and interactive games.

⇄ Compare across Romance languages

Spanish works brilliantly beside Portuguese, Galician, Asturian, Catalan, French, Italian, Papiamentu and Llanito because shared Latin roots make patterns easy to spot.

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100 100+ Spanish Words & Phrases Start with a broad beginner vocabulary page for Spanish. › 123 Spanish Numbers Calculator Practise numbers and maths vocabulary in Spanish. › ⌚ Dates and Time in Spanish Learn how to express dates and time more naturally. › SE GCSE Spanish Ser vs Estar Quiz Practise one of the most important Spanish grammar contrasts. ›

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Aa 100+ Spanish Words & Phrases Family, numbers, colours, days, months, food, drinks, animals, technology, seasons and more. › ∑ Spanish Numbers Calculator An interactive tool for Spanish numbers and maths vocabulary. › ⌚ Dates and Time in Spanish A useful guide for saying dates and times in Spanish. › Nm Guide to Spanish Names and Nicknames Explore Spanish names, nicknames and cultural notes. ›

★ Spanish games and tools

SE GCSE Spanish Ser vs Estar Quiz Timed grammar practice for Foundation and Higher students. › Hm Spanish Hangman Game Practise Spanish vocabulary with animals, food, house, school and verbs categories. › ▶ Spot the Language: Portuguese, Spanish, French and Italian Test whether you can identify Spanish among related Romance languages. › Nm Translate Your Name into Spanish, French, Italian & More Find traditional name equivalents across Romance languages. › Aa Words in Different Languages Search English words and compare Spanish with other major Romance languages. › ◎ Country Names in Different Languages Compare country and territory names in Spanish and other languages. › LF Letter Flood A fast-paced word game for vocabulary and quick thinking. ›

Aa Spanish vocabulary comparisons

123 Numbers 0 to 10 Basic number words in Spanish and related Iberian-Romance languages. › ▣ Days of the Week Compare weekday names in Spanish and other Iberian-Romance languages. › ▦ Months of the Year Month names in Spanish and neighbouring Iberian languages. › ☼ Seasons Compare spring, summer, autumn and winter across Iberian Romance languages. › ⌁ Transport Vocabulary Everyday transport words across Spanish and other Iberian languages. › ◎ Country Names Compare country names, including Spanish forms. › ↗ Jobs and Professions Useful occupation words across Spanish and related languages. › ⌂ Places in the City Compare common town and city vocabulary. › ☊ Seafood Vocabulary Compare seafood terms across Spanish, Portuguese, Galician, Asturian, Catalan and Llanito. › ♈ Zodiac Signs Compare zodiac signs across Spanish and other Iberian languages. › ♟ Chess Vocabulary Chess terms across Spanish and related Iberian languages. › “” Everyday Sentences Compared See Spanish inside a wider Romance and Llanito sentence comparison. ›

◇ Grammar and useful structures

SE Ser vs Estar Quiz Practise choosing between ser and estar in exam-style sentences. › I Personal Pronouns Across Iberian Languages Compare yo, tú, usted, él, ella, nosotros, vosotros and ustedes. › V High-Frequency Verbs Compare useful verbs such as ser, estar, tener, hacer, decir, ir and querer. ›

✦ Culture, names and seasonal vocabulary

Nm Guide to Spanish Names and Nicknames Traditional names, common names and nicknames used in Spanish. › ★ Three Kings Day Vocabulary Compare Epiphany and Three Kings vocabulary, including Spanish. › 🙏 Thank You in European Languages Includes Spanish: Gracias. › ✧ Merry Christmas in European Languages Includes Spanish: Feliz Navidad. › NY Happy New Year in European Languages Includes Spanish: Feliz Año Nuevo. › ♡ Saint Valentine’s Day Vocabulary Compare love and Valentine’s Day vocabulary across languages. ›

A Spanish articles and wider context

ES 50+ Facts About Languages in Spain Place Spanish inside Spain’s wider multilingual landscape. › PA Is Papiamentu Closer to Spanish or Portuguese? Explore Spanish influence in a Caribbean creole context. › Cog Cognates in English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian, Maltese and Llanito Compare Spanish inside a wider multilingual cognate set. › -dad Cognates (-tātem): Spanish -dad and Related Forms Compare abstract nouns such as identity, society and university. › 100 100+ Facts About Languages Browse wider language facts for broader context. ›

◎ Quick facts about Spanish

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Romance language Spanish belongs to the Romance language family.
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Global language Spanish is associated with Spain, Hispanic America and Equatorial Guinea.
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Ideal for comparison It can be compared with Portuguese, Galician, Catalan, Asturian, French, Italian, Papiamentu and Llanito.

1 Suggested Spanish learning path

1 Start with essential vocabulary Begin with family, numbers, colours, days, months, food, animals, seasons, planets, zodiac and essential phrases.
2 Practise numbers, dates and time Use the numbers calculator and the dates/time guide to build practical everyday Spanish.
3 Move on to pronouns and verbs Personal pronouns, high-frequency verbs and ser vs estar help you recognise core Spanish sentence patterns.
4 Use games for reinforcement Spanish Hangman, Spot the Language and the GCSE quiz make vocabulary and grammar more memorable.
5 Compare Spanish with related languages Use the Iberian and Romance comparison pages to see Spanish alongside Portuguese, Galician, Catalan, French, Italian and Llanito.

? Spanish FAQ

Is Spanish a Romance language?

Yes. Spanish is a Romance language descended from Latin.

Is Spanish the same as Castilian?

Spanish is often called español, while castellano can also be used, especially in contexts where it is contrasted with other languages of Spain.

What should I learn first in Spanish?

Start with essential vocabulary, numbers, days of the week, months, dates, time, personal pronouns and high-frequency verbs.

Why is ser vs estar important?

Spanish has two common verbs often translated as “to be” in English, so learning when to use ser and estar is essential for accurate Spanish.

Why compare Spanish with other Romance languages?

Comparison helps learners notice shared Latin-based patterns and the features that make Spanish distinct.

Which related languages are useful to explore?

Portuguese, Galician, Asturian, Catalan, French, Italian, Papiamentu and Llanito are useful comparison points.