Everyday Expressions

Ten useful Spanish expressions for simple, natural everyday conversations.

A2–B1 · Vocabulary

  • expressions
  • everyday-usage
  • conversation

Everyday Expressions

Meaning

These short expressions are common in everyday Spanish and help you respond naturally in simple conversations.

How to use them

Learn each expression as a complete phrase. Its exact meaning can change slightly with the situation and tone of voice.

Expressions and examples

  • ¡Qué bien! — That’s great. —He encontrado trabajo. —¡Qué bien! — “I found a job.” “That’s great!”

  • Qué pena. — What a shame. No pueden venir a la fiesta. Qué pena. — They can’t come to the party. What a shame.

  • No pasa nada. — It’s okay; no problem. —Perdón por llegar tarde. —No pasa nada. — “Sorry I’m late.” “No problem.”

  • Claro. — Of course; sure. —¿Me ayudas? —Claro. — “Can you help me?” “Of course.”

  • A ver. — Let’s see. A ver qué hay en la nevera. — Let’s see what’s in the fridge.

  • Ya veo. — I see; now I understand. Ah, ya veo cuál es el problema. — Ah, now I see what the problem is.

  • Depende. — It depends. —¿Vas a ir mañana? —Depende del tiempo. — “Are you going tomorrow?” “It depends on the weather.”

  • Da igual. — It doesn’t matter; either is fine. Podemos ir hoy o mañana; da igual. — We can go today or tomorrow; either is fine.

  • Por supuesto. — Of course. —¿Puedo sentarme aquí? —Por supuesto. — “Can I sit here?” “Of course.”

  • Ni idea. — No idea. —¿Dónde están las llaves? —Ni idea. — “Where are the keys?” “No idea.”