Vocabulary
Essential Phrases
The 500 most frequently used everyday phrases in English, with Spanish and Chinese translations.
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Essential Phrases
| Phrase | Spanish | English | Chinese | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hello | Hola | Hello | 你好 | A common greeting. |
| How are you? | ¿Cómo estás? | How are you? | 你好吗? | Asking about well-being. |
| Good morning | Buenos días | Good morning | 早上好 | Morning greeting. |
| Good afternoon | Buenas tardes | Good afternoon | 下午好 | Afternoon greeting. |
| Good evening | Buenas noches | Good evening | 晚上好 | Evening greeting. |
| Good night | Buenas noches | Good night | 晚安 | Before sleep. |
| Goodbye | Adiós | Goodbye | 再见 | Said when leaving. |
| See you later | Hasta luego | See you later | 回头见 | Expecting to meet again. |
| See you tomorrow | Hasta mañana | See you tomorrow | 明天见 | Meeting next day. |
| Nice to meet you | Mucho gusto | Nice to meet you | 很高兴认识你 | Upon introduction. |
| Welcome | Bienvenido | Welcome | 欢迎 | Greeting an arrival. |
| How do you do? | ¿Cómo le va? | How do you do? | 您好 | Formal greeting. |
| What's up? | ¿Qué tal? | What's up? | 最近怎么样 | Casual greeting. |
| Long time no see | Cuánto tiempo | Long time no see | 好久不见 | After long absence. |
| Have a good day | Que tengas un buen día | Have a good day | 祝你今天愉快 | Wish pleasant day. |
| Take care | Cuídate | Take care | 保重 | Wish well-being. |
| Safe travels | Buen viaje | Safe travels | 一路平安 | Wish safe journey. |
| Good luck | Buena suerte | Good luck | 祝你好运 | Wish success. |
| Congratulations | Felicidades | Congratulations | 恭喜 | Celebrate achievement. |
| Happy birthday | Feliz cumpleaños | Happy birthday | 生日快乐 | Birthday wish. |
| Merry Christmas | Feliz Navidad | Merry Christmas | 圣诞快乐 | Christmas greeting. |
| Happy New Year | Feliz Año Nuevo | Happy New Year | 新年快乐 | New Year greeting. |
| Thank you | Gracias | Thank you | 谢谢 | Expression of gratitude. |
| Thank you very much | Muchas gracias | Thank you very much | 非常感谢 | Strong gratitude. |
| You're welcome | De nada | You're welcome | 不客气 | Response to thanks. |
| Please | Por favor | Please | 请 | Polite request. |
| Excuse me | Disculpe | Excuse me | 打扰一下 | Get attention. |
| I'm sorry | Lo siento | I'm sorry | 对不起 | Apologizing. |
| No problem | No hay problema | No problem | 没问题 | Reassuring. |
| Don't worry | No te preocupes | Don't worry | 别担心 | Reassuring someone. |
| It's okay | Está bien | It's okay | 没关系 | Something is acceptable. |
| May I? | ¿Puedo? | May I? | 我可以吗 | Ask permission. |
| Would you mind? | ¿Le importaría? | Would you mind? | 你介意吗 | Polite request. |
| After you | Después de usted | After you | 您先请 | Let someone go first. |
| Bless you | Salud | Bless you | 保重 | After sneezing. |
| Cheers | Salud | Cheers | 干杯 | Drinking toast. |
| My pleasure | Con mucho gusto | My pleasure | 我的荣幸 | Happy to help. |
| Anytime | En cualquier momento | Anytime | 随时 | Available anytime. |
| What is this? | ¿Qué es esto? | What is this? | 这是什么? | Identify an object. |
| What is that? | ¿Qué es eso? | What is that? | 那是什么? | Identify distant object. |
| Who is he? | ¿Quién es él? | Who is he? | 他是谁? | Male identity. |
| Who is she? | ¿Quién es ella? | Who is she? | 她是谁? | Female identity. |
| Where is it? | ¿Dónde está? | Where is it? | 它在哪里? | Ask location. |
| Where are you? | ¿Dónde estás? | Where are you? | 你在哪里? | Someone's location. |
| When is it? | ¿Cuándo es? | When is it? | 什么时候? | Ask time. |
| Why not? | ¿Por qué no? | Why not? | 为什么不呢? | Reason against. |
| How much? | ¿Cuánto? | How much? | 多少钱? | Ask price. |
| How many? | ¿Cuántos? | How many? | 多少个? | Ask quantity. |
| How long? | ¿Cuánto tiempo? | How long? | 多长时间? | Ask duration. |
| How far? | ¿A qué distancia? | How far? | 多远? | Ask distance. |
| How old are you? | ¿Cuántos años tienes? | How old are you? | 你多大了? | Ask age. |
| What time is it? | ¿Qué hora es? | What time is it? | 现在几点了? | Current time. |
| What's your name? | ¿Cómo te llamas? | What's your name? | 你叫什么名字? | Ask name. |
| Where do you live? | ¿Dónde vives? | Where do you live? | 你住在哪里? | Ask residence. |
| Where are you from? | ¿De dónde eres? | Where are you from? | 你从哪里来? | Ask origin. |
| What do you do? | ¿A qué te dedicas? | What do you do? | 你是做什么的? | Ask occupation. |
| Do you understand? | ¿Entiendes? | Do you understand? | 你明白吗? | Check comprehension. |
| Can you help me? | ¿Puedes ayudarme? | Can you help me? | 你能帮我吗? | Request help. |
| Can I help you? | ¿Puedo ayudarte? | Can I help you? | 我能帮你吗? | Offer help. |
| Do you speak English? | ¿Hablas inglés? | Do you speak English? | 你会说英语吗? | Ask English ability. |
| Do you speak Spanish? | ¿Hablas español? | Do you speak Spanish? | 你会说西班牙语吗? | Ask Spanish ability. |
| What happened? | ¿Qué pasó? | What happened? | 发生什么事了? | Ask event. |
| What's wrong? | ¿Qué pasa? | What's wrong? | 怎么了? | Ask problem. |
| Are you sure? | ¿Estás seguro? | Are you sure? | 你确定吗? | Confirm certainty. |
| What do you think? | ¿Qué piensas? | What do you think? | 你觉得呢? | Ask opinion. |
| What do you mean? | ¿Qué quieres decir? | What do you mean? | 你是什么意思? | Ask clarification. |
| How do you say...? | ¿Cómo se dice...? | How do you say...? | 怎么说...? | Ask translation. |
| What's the matter? | ¿Cuál es el problema? | What's the matter? | 有什么事吗? | Ask problem. |
| Which one? | ¿Cuál? | Which one? | 哪一个? | Choose from options. |
| Yes | Sí | Yes | 是 | Affirmative. |
| No | No | No | 不是 | Negative. |
| Maybe | Tal vez | Maybe | 也许 | Uncertain. |
| Probably | Probablemente | Probably | 可能 | Likely. |
| I don't know | No sé | I don't know | 我不知道 | Lack knowledge. |
| I think so | Creo que sí | I think so | 我想是的 | Tentative agreement. |
| I hope so | Espero que sí | I hope so | 我希望如此 | Wish positive. |
| I believe so | Creo que sí | I believe so | 我相信如此 | Believe true. |
| I suppose so | Supongo que sí | I suppose so | 我想是吧 | Hesitant agreement. |
| Of course | Por supuesto | Of course | 当然 | Enthusiastic yes. |
| Absolutely | Absolutamente | Absolutely | 绝对 | Strong agreement. |
| Exactly | Exactamente | Exactly | 完全正确 | Precise agreement. |
| That's right | Así es | That's right | 对的 | Confirm correct. |
| That's true | Es verdad | That's true | 这是真的 | Confirm truth. |
| I agree | Estoy de acuerdo | I agree | 我同意 | Express agreement. |
| I disagree | No estoy de acuerdo | I disagree | 我不同意 | Express disagreement. |
| Me too | Yo también | Me too | 我也是 | Shared feeling. |
| Me neither | Yo tampoco | Me neither | 我也不 | Shared negative. |
| I hope not | Espero que no | I hope not | 我希望不是 | Wish against. |
| I doubt it | Lo dudo | I doubt it | 我怀疑 | Express skepticism. |
| I don't think so | No creo | I don't think so | 我不这么认为 | Tentative no. |
| I understand | Entiendo | I understand | 我明白了 | Comprehension. |
| I don't understand | No entiendo | I don't understand | 我不明白 | No comprehension. |
| I see | Ya veo | I see | 我明白了 | Understanding. |
| I got it | Entendido | I got it | 我懂了 | Understanding achieved. |
| All right | De acuerdo | All right | 好的 | Agreement. |
| Okay | Vale | Okay | 好的 | Acceptance. |
| Sure | Claro | Sure | 当然 | Agreement. |
| Here | Aquí | Here | 这里 | This location. |
| There | Allí | There | 那里 | That location. |
| Everywhere | En todas partes | Everywhere | 到处 | All places. |
| Inside | Dentro | Inside | 里面 | Interior. |
| Outside | Fuera | Outside | 外面 | Exterior. |
| Up | Arriba | Up | 上面 | Higher position. |
| Down | Abajo | Down | 下面 | Lower position. |
| Left | Izquierda | Left | 左边 | Left side. |
| Right | Derecha | Right | 右边 | Right side. |
| Straight ahead | Derecho | Straight ahead | 一直走 | Forward direction. |
| Turn left | Gira a la izquierda | Turn left | 向左转 | Direction command. |
| Turn right | Gira a la derecha | Turn right | 向右转 | Direction command. |
| Go back | Vuelve | Go back | 回去 | Return. |
| Come in | Entra | Come in | 进来 | Enter. |
| Go out | Sal | Go out | 出去 | Exit. |
| Sit down | Siéntate | Sit down | 坐下 | Take a seat. |
| Stand up | Levántate | Stand up | 站起来 | Rise. |
| Follow me | Sígueme | Follow me | 跟我来 | Come along. |
| This way | Por aquí | This way | 这边 | Indicate direction. |
| That way | Por allí | That way | 那边 | Indicate direction. |
| Near here | Cerca de aquí | Near here | 在这附近 | Close by. |
| Far from here | Lejos de aquí | Far from here | 离这里很远 | Distant. |
| Next to | Al lado de | Next to | 旁边 | Adjacent. |
| In front of | Delante de | In front of | 前面 | Before. |
| Behind | Detrás de | Behind | 后面 | After. |
| Between | Entre | Between | 中间 | In the middle. |
| Across from | Enfrente de | Across from | 对面 | Opposite. |
| Today | Hoy | Today | 今天 | This day. |
| Tomorrow | Mañana | Tomorrow | 明天 | Next day. |
| Yesterday | Ayer | Yesterday | 昨天 | Previous day. |
| Now | Ahora | Now | 现在 | This moment. |
| Later | Más tarde | Later | 以后 | Future moment. |
| Soon | Pronto | Soon | 很快 | Near future. |
| Right now | Ahora mismo | Right now | 马上 | Immediately. |
| This morning | Esta mañana | This morning | 今天早上 | Today's morning. |
| This evening | Esta noche | This evening | 今天晚上 | Today's evening. |
| At night | De noche | At night | 晚上 | Night time. |
| Every day | Todos los días | Every day | 每天 | Daily. |
| Once | Por vez | Once | 一次 | One time. |
| Twice | Dos veces | Twice | 两次 | Two times. |
| Again | Otra vez | Again | 再一次 | Repeat. |
| Always | Siempre | Always | 总是 | Every time. |
| Sometimes | A veces | Sometimes | 有时 | Occasionally. |
| Never | Nunca | Never | 从不 | Not ever. |
| Usually | Usualmente | Usually | 通常 | Normally. |
| How much is this? | ¿Cuánto cuesta esto? | How much is this? | 这个多少钱? | Ask item price. |
| It's expensive | Es caro | It's expensive | 很贵 | High price. |
| It's cheap | Es barato | It's cheap | 很便宜 | Low price. |
| I'll take it | Me lo llevo | I'll take it | 我要这个 | Purchase decision. |
| I'm just looking | Solo estoy mirando | I'm just looking | 我只是看看 | Browsing. |
| Do you have...? | ¿Tienes...? | Do you have...? | 你有...吗? | Ask availability. |
| I want... | Quiero... | I want... | 我想要... | Express desire. |
| I need... | Necesito... | I need... | 我需要... | Express need. |
| I like this | Me gusta esto | I like this | 我喜欢这个 | Positive preference. |
| Can I try this? | ¿Puedo probar esto? | Can I try this? | 我能试试这个吗? | Test product. |
| It's too big | Es demasiado grande | It's too big | 太大了 | Size issue. |
| It's too small | Es demasiado pequeño | It's too small | 太小了 | Size issue. |
| Can I return this? | ¿Puedo devolver esto? | Can I return this? | 我能退这个吗? | Ask return policy. |
| Can I pay by card? | ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? | Can I pay by card? | 我能刷卡吗? | Payment method. |
| Cash only | Solo efectivo | Cash only | 只收现金 | Payment restriction. |
| Keep the change | Quédese con el cambio | Keep the change | 不用找了 | Tip or convenience. |
| It's on sale | Está en oferta | It's on sale | 在打折 | Discounted. |
| I'm hungry | Tengo hambre | I'm hungry | 我饿了 | Need food. |
| I'm thirsty | Tengo sed | I'm thirsty | 我渴了 | Need drink. |
| What would you like? | ¿Qué te gustaría? | What would you like? | 你想要什么? | Offer choice. |
| I'd like to order | Quisiera pedir | I'd like to order | 我想点菜 | Place order. |
| The menu, please | La carta, por favor | The menu, please | 请给我菜单 | Request menu. |
| What do you recommend? | ¿Qué recomiendas? | What do you recommend? | 你有什么推荐? | Ask suggestion. |
| I'll have the... | Tomaré el... | I'll have the... | 我要... | Make selection. |
| Can I get the bill? | ¿Me trae la cuenta? | Can I get the bill? | 能给我账单吗? | Request check. |
| Check, please | La cuenta, por favor | Check, please | 买单 | Request bill. |
| Is this spicy? | ¿Esto es picante? | Is this spicy? | 这个辣吗? | Ask about spice. |
| I'm vegetarian | Soy vegetariano | I'm vegetarian | 我是素食者 | Dietary preference. |
| I don't eat meat | No como carne | I don't eat meat | 我不吃肉 | Dietary restriction. |
| I'm allergic to... | Soy alérgico a... | I'm allergic to... | 我对...过敏 | Allergy warning. |
| Delicious | Delicioso | Delicious | 好吃 | Tasty. |
| Not good | No está bueno | Not good | 不好吃 | Not tasty. |
| It's cold | Está frío | It's cold | 凉了 | Not warm. |
| It's hot | Está caliente | It's hot | 很烫 | High temperature. |
| More water, please | Más agua, por favor | More water, please | 请再给我一些水 | Request water. |
| I'm full | Estoy lleno | I'm full | 我吃饱了 | Satiated. |
| It was delicious | Estaba delicioso | It was delicious | 很好吃 | Compliment food. |
| Where is the bathroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño? | Where is the bathroom? | 洗手间在哪里? | Find restroom. |
| Where is the exit? | ¿Dónde está la salida? | Where is the exit? | 出口在哪里? | Find exit. |
| Where is the entrance? | ¿Dónde está la entrada? | Where is the entrance? | 入口在哪里? | Find entrance. |
| Where is the station? | ¿Dónde está la estación? | Where is the station? | 车站在哪里? | Find station. |
| Where is the airport? | ¿Dónde está el aeropuerto? | Where is the airport? | 机场在哪里? | Find airport. |
| Where is the hotel? | ¿Dónde está el hotel? | Where is the hotel? | 酒店在哪里? | Find hotel. |
| Where is the bank? | ¿Dónde está el banco? | Where is the bank? | 银行在哪里? | Find bank. |
| Where is the hospital? | ¿Dónde está el hospital? | Where is the hospital? | 医院在哪里? | Find hospital. |
| Where is the pharmacy? | ¿Dónde está la farmacia? | Where is the pharmacy? | 药店在哪里? | Find pharmacy. |
| How do I get to...? | ¿Cómo llego a...? | How do I get to...? | 怎么去...? | Ask directions. |
| Is it far? | ¿Está lejos? | Is it far? | 远吗? | Ask distance. |
| How long does it take? | ¿Cuánto tiempo toma? | How long does it take? | 需要多长时间? | Ask duration. |
| I want to go to... | Quiero ir a... | I want to go to... | 我想去... | Express destination. |
| I need a taxi | Necesito un taxi | I need a taxi | 我需要出租车 | Request taxi. |
| Stop here, please | Pare aquí, por favor | Stop here, please | 请在这里停 | Request stop. |
| What stop is this? | ¿Qué parada es esta? | What stop is this? | 这是哪一站? | Identify stop. |
| One ticket, please | Un billete, por favor | One ticket, please | 一张票 | Request ticket. |
| Round trip | Ida y vuelta | Round trip | 往返 | Return ticket. |
| I want to check in | Quiero hacer el check-in | I want to check in | 我想办理入住 | Hotel arrival. |
| I want to check out | Quiero hacer el check-out | I want to check out | 我想办理退房 | Hotel departure. |
| I have a reservation | Tengo una reserva | I have a reservation | 我有预订 | Confirm booking. |
| What floor? | ¿Qué piso? | What floor? | 几楼? | Ask floor. |
| The elevator | El ascensor | The elevator | 电梯 | Lift. |
| The stairs | Las escaleras | The stairs | 楼梯 | Staircase. |
| Room service | Servicio de habitación | Room service | 客房服务 | Hotel service. |
| Wake-up call | Llamada de despertador | Wake-up call | 叫醒服务 | Morning call. |
| I lost my key | Perdí mi llave | I lost my key | 我丢了钥匙 | Missing key. |
| My room number is... | Mi número de habitación es... | My room number is... | 我的房间号是... | Room identification. |
| Is breakfast included? | ¿El desayuno está incluido? | Is breakfast included? | 早餐包括吗? | Ask about meals. |
| What time is checkout? | ¿A qué hora es el check-out? | What time is checkout? | 几点退房? | Ask checkout time. |
| I need a doctor | Necesito un doctor | I need a doctor | 我需要医生 | Medical need. |
| I don't feel well | No me siento bien | I don't feel well | 我不舒服 | Feeling ill. |
| It hurts here | Me duele aquí | It hurts here | 这里疼 | Indicate pain. |
| I have a headache | Tengo dolor de cabeza | I have a headache | 我头疼 | Head pain. |
| I have a fever | Tengo fiebre | I have a fever | 我发烧了 | High temperature. |
| I have a cold | Tengo un resfriado | I have a cold | 我感冒了 | Common cold. |
| Call an ambulance | Llama una ambulancia | Call an ambulance | 叫救护车 | Emergency call. |
| Where is the emergency room? | ¿Dónde está la sala de emergencias? | Where is the emergency room? | 急诊室在哪里? | Find ER. |
| I'm pregnant | Estoy embarazada | I'm pregnant | 我怀孕了 | Pregnancy. |
| I'm diabetic | Soy diabético | I'm diabetic | 我有糖尿病 | Medical condition. |
| I take this medicine | Tomo este medicamento | I take this medicine | 我吃这种药 | Medication. |
| I love you | Te quiero | I love you | 我爱你 | Express love. |
| I miss you | Te extraño | I miss you | 我想你 | Feel absence. |
| I like you | Me gustas | I like you | 我喜欢你 | Express fondness. |
| I'm happy | Estoy feliz | I'm happy | 我很高兴 | Feeling joy. |
| I'm sad | Estoy triste | I'm sad | 我很难过 | Feeling sorrow. |
| I'm tired | Estoy cansado | I'm tired | 我很累 | Need rest. |
| I'm bored | Estoy aburrido | I'm bored | 我很无聊 | Lack interest. |
| I'm excited | Estoy emocionado | I'm excited | 我很兴奋 | Feeling excitement. |
| I'm nervous | Estoy nervioso | I'm nervous | 我很紧张 | Feeling anxiety. |
| I'm scared | Tengo miedo | I'm scared | 我很害怕 | Feeling fear. |
| I'm angry | Estoy enojado | I'm angry | 我很生气 | Feeling anger. |
| I'm surprised | Estoy sorprendido | I'm surprised | 我很惊讶 | Feeling surprise. |
| I'm disappointed | Estoy decepcionado | I'm disappointed | 我很失望 | Feeling let down. |
| I'm proud of you | Estoy orgulloso de ti | I'm proud of you | 我为你骄傲 | Express pride. |
| I feel lonely | Me siento solo | I feel lonely | 我感到孤独 | Feeling isolation. |
| I feel sick | Me siento mal | I feel sick | 我觉得恶心 | Feeling nausea. |
| I feel better | Me siento mejor | I feel better | 我感觉好多了 | Recovery. |
| I'm fine | Estoy bien | I'm fine | 我很好 | Good condition. |
| I need to rest | Necesito descansar | I need to rest | 我需要休息 | Need rest. |
| I need to sleep | Necesito dormir | I need to sleep | 我需要睡觉 | Need sleep. |
| I'm in pain | Tengo dolor | I'm in pain | 我很痛 | Experiencing pain. |
| I need to go to the hospital | Necesito ir al hospital | I need to go to the hospital | 我需要去医院 | Medical need. |
| I need a prescription | Necesito una receta | I need a prescription | 我需要处方 | Medication order. |
| I feel dizzy | Me siento mareado | I feel dizzy | 我头晕 | Feeling dizziness. |
| I feel weak | Me siento débil | I feel weak | 我感觉虚弱 | Lack strength. |
| I feel strong | Me siento fuerte | I feel strong | 我感觉很强壮 | Feeling strength. |
| I feel relaxed | Me siento relajado | I feel relaxed | 我感觉很放松 | Feeling calm. |
| I feel stressed | Me siento estresado | I feel stressed | 我感觉压力很大 | Feeling pressure. |
| I feel confused | Me siento confundido | I feel confused | 我感到很困惑 | Feeling puzzled. |
| I feel hopeful | Me siento esperanzado | I feel hopeful | 我充满希望 | Feeling optimism. |
| I feel grateful | Me siento agradecido | I feel grateful | 我很感激 | Feeling thankful. |
| I feel guilty | Me siento culpable | I feel guilty | 我感到内疚 | Feeling remorse. |
| I feel jealous | Me siento celoso | I feel jealous | 我感到嫉妒 | Feeling envy. |
| I feel embarrassed | Me siento avergonzado | I feel embarrassed | 我很尴尬 | Feeling shame. |
| I feel ashamed | Me siento avergonzado | I feel ashamed | 我很惭愧 | Feeling disgrace. |
| I feel hopeful | Me siento esperanzado | I feel hopeful | 我很有希望 | Feeling hope. |
| I feel peaceful | Me siento en paz | I feel peaceful | 我感到很平静 | Feeling serenity. |
| I feel anxious | Me siento ansioso | I feel anxious | 我很焦虑 | Feeling worry. |
| I feel depressed | Me siento deprimido | I feel depressed | 我很沮丧 | Feeling low. |
| I feel energetic | Me siento con energía | I feel energetic | 我精力充沛 | Feeling vitality. |
| I feel sleepy | Me siento somnoliento | I feel sleepy | 我很困 | Feeling drowsy. |
| I feel hungry | Tengo hambre | I feel hungry | 我很饿 | Feeling hunger. |
| I feel thirsty | Tengo sed | I feel thirsty | 我很渴 | Feeling thirst. |
| I feel hot | Tengo calor | I feel hot | 我很热 | Feeling warmth. |
| I feel cold | Tengo frío | I feel cold | 我很冷 | Feeling chill. |
| I feel comfortable | Me siento cómodo | I feel comfortable | 我感觉很舒服 | Feeling ease. |
| I feel uncomfortable | Me siento incómodo | I feel uncomfortable | 我感觉不舒服 | Feeling unease. |
| I feel safe | Me siento seguro | I feel safe | 我感觉很安全 | Feeling security. |
| I feel unsafe | Me siento inseguro | I feel unsafe | 我感觉不安全 | Feeling danger. |
| I feel welcome | Me siento bienvenido | I feel welcome | 我感觉很受欢迎 | Feeling acceptance. |
| I feel rejected | Me siento rechazado | I feel rejected | 我感觉被拒绝了 | Feeling exclusion. |
| I feel appreciated | Me siento apreciado | I feel appreciated | 我感觉被欣赏 | Feeling valued. |
| I feel ignored | Me siento ignorado | I feel ignored | 我感觉被忽视了 | Feeling overlooked. |
| I feel understood | Me siento comprendido | I feel understood | 我感觉被理解了 | Feeling empathy. |
| I feel misunderstood | Me siento incomprendido | I feel misunderstood | 我感觉被误解了 | Feeling misjudged. |
| I feel supported | Me siento apoyado | I feel supported | 我感觉被支持了 | Feeling backed. |
| I feel abandoned | Me siento abandonado | I feel abandoned | 我感觉被抛弃了 | Feeling deserted. |
| I feel inspired | Me siento inspirado | I feel inspired | 我感觉很受鼓舞 | Feeling motivation. |
| I feel discouraged | Me siento desanimado | I feel discouraged | 我感觉很沮丧 | Feeling disheartened. |
| I feel challenged | Me siento desafiado | I feel challenged | 我感觉很有挑战 | Feeling tested. |
| I feel accomplished | Me siento realizado | I feel accomplished | 我感觉很有成就感 | Feeling success. |
| I feel frustrated | Me siento frustrado | I feel frustrated | 我感觉很沮丧 | Feeling blocked. |
| I feel satisfied | Me siento satisfecho | I feel satisfied | 我感觉很满意 | Feeling content. |
| I feel dissatisfied | Me siento insatisfecho | I feel dissatisfied | 我感觉不满意 | Feeling discontent. |
| I feel curious | Me siento curioso | I feel curious | 我很好奇 | Feeling interest. |
| I feel indifferent | Me siento indiferente | I feel indifferent | 我感觉无所谓 | Feeling apathy. |
| I feel optimistic | Me siento optimista | I feel optimistic | 我很乐观 | Feeling positivity. |
| I feel pessimistic | Me siento pesimista | I feel pessimistic | 我很悲观 | Feeling negativity. |
| Call the police | Llama a la policía | Call the police | 报警 | Emergency call. |
| Fire | Fuego | Fire | 着火了 | Fire emergency. |
| Help | Ayuda | Help | 救命 | Call for assistance. |
| Watch out | Cuidado | Watch out | 小心 | Warning of danger. |
| Look out | ¡Cuidado! | Look out | 注意 | Warning. |
| Be careful | Ten cuidado | Be careful | 小心点 | Caution advice. |
| Hurry up | Apúrate | Hurry up | 快点 | Move faster. |
| Slow down | Despacio | Slow down | 慢点 | Reduce speed. |
| Wait a moment | Espera un momento | Wait a moment | 等一下 | Brief pause. |
| Let's go | Vamos | Let's go | 我们走吧 | Suggest departure. |
| Come here | Ven aquí | Come here | 过来 | Request approach. |
| Go away | Vete | Go away | 走开 | Request departure. |
| What's the weather like? | ¿Qué tiempo hace? | What's the weather like? | 天气怎么样? | Ask about weather. |
| It's sunny | Está soleado | It's sunny | 晴天 | Clear sky. |
| It's cloudy | Está nublado | It's cloudy | 多云 | Covered sky. |
| It's raining | Está lloviendo | It's raining | 下雨了 | Rain falling. |
| It's snowing | Está nevando | It's snowing | 下雪了 | Snow falling. |
| It's windy | Hace viento | It's windy | 刮风了 | Strong breeze. |
| It's foggy | Hay niebla | It's foggy | 有雾 | Low visibility. |
| It's hot | Hace calor | It's hot | 很热 | High temperature. |
| It's cold | Hace frío | It's cold | 很冷 | Low temperature. |
| It's humid | Está húmedo | It's humid | 很潮湿 | Moist air. |
| It's dry | Está seco | It's dry | 很干燥 | Dry air. |
| The weather is nice | Hace buen tiempo | The weather is nice | 天气很好 | Pleasant weather. |
| The weather is bad | Hace mal tiempo | The weather is bad | 天气不好 | Unpleasant weather. |
| It's freezing | Está helado | It's freezing | 冻死了 | Very cold. |
| It's pouring | Está diluviando | It's pouring | 下大雨了 | Heavy rain. |
| There's a storm | Hay una tormenta | There's a storm | 暴风雨来了 | Storm approaching. |
| It's thundering | Está tronando | It's thundering | 打雷了 | Thunder heard. |
| It's lightning | Hay relámpagos | It's lightning | 闪电了 | Lightning seen. |
| The temperature is... | La temperatura es... | The temperature is... | 温度是... | State temperature. |
| Bring an umbrella | Lleva un paraguas | Bring an umbrella | 带把伞 | Rain preparation. |
| My family | Mi familia | My family | 我的家人 | Relatives. |
| My mother | Mi madre | My mother | 我妈妈 | Female parent. |
| My father | Mi padre | My father | 我爸爸 | Male parent. |
| My parents | Mis padres | My parents | 我父母 | Both parents. |
| My brother | Mi hermano | My brother | 我哥哥 | Male sibling. |
| My sister | Mi hermana | My sister | 我姐姐 | Female sibling. |
| My husband | Mi esposo | My husband | 我丈夫 | Spouse (male). |
| My wife | Mi esposa | My wife | 我妻子 | Spouse (female). |
| My son | Mi hijo | My son | 我儿子 | Male child. |
| My daughter | Mi hija | My daughter | 我女儿 | Female child. |
| My friend | Mi amigo | My friend | 我的朋友 | Close companion. |
| My boyfriend | Mi novio | My boyfriend | 我男朋友 | Male partner. |
| My girlfriend | Mi novia | My girlfriend | 我女朋友 | Female partner. |
| We're engaged | Estamos comprometidos | We're engaged | 我们订婚了 | Betrothed. |
| We're married | Estamos casados | We're married | 我们结婚了 | Married couple. |
| I work at... | Trabajo en... | I work at... | 我在...工作 | Employment location. |
| I'm a student | Soy estudiante | I'm a student | 我是学生 | Learning occupation. |
| I'm a teacher | Soy profesor | I'm a teacher | 我是老师 | Teaching occupation. |
| I'm a doctor | Soy doctor | I'm a doctor | 我是医生 | Medical occupation. |
| I'm a nurse | Soy enfermero | I'm a nurse | 我是护士 | Nursing occupation. |
| I'm an engineer | Soy ingeniero | I'm an engineer | 我是工程师 | Engineering occupation. |
| I'm a manager | Soy gerente | I'm a manager | 我是经理 | Management occupation. |
| I'm unemployed | Estoy desempleado | I'm unemployed | 我失业了 | Without job. |
| I have a meeting | Tengo una reunión | I have a meeting | 我有一个会议 | Scheduled conference. |
| I have a deadline | Tengo una fecha límite | I have a deadline | 我有一个截止日期 | Time limit. |
| I'm busy | Estoy ocupado | I'm busy | 我很忙 | Occupied with tasks. |
| I'm free | Estoy libre | I'm free | 我有空 | Available time. |
| I work from home | Trabajo desde casa | I work from home | 我在家工作 | Remote work. |
| I need a vacation | Necesito vacaciones | I need a vacation | 我需要休假 | Need time off. |
| I quit | Renuncié | I quit | 我辞职了 | Left job. |
| I go to school | Voy a la escuela | I go to school | 我去上学 | Attend school. |
| I study... | Estudio... | I study... | 我学习... | Learning subject. |
| I have homework | Tengo tarea | I have homework | 我有作业 | School assignments. |
| I have an exam | Tengo un examen | I have an exam | 我有考试 | Test scheduled. |
| I passed | Aprobé | I passed | 我通过了 | Successful test. |
| I failed | Reprobé | I failed | 我没通过 | Unsuccessful test. |
| I need to study | Necesito estudiar | I need to study | 我需要学习 | Prepare for test. |
| I graduated | Me gradué | I graduated | 我毕业了 | Completed school. |
| I'm in college | Estoy en la universidad | I'm in college | 我在上大学 | University student. |
| I'm in high school | Estoy en la secundaria | I'm in high school | 我在上高中 | Secondary student. |
| What grade are you in? | ¿En qué grado estás? | What grade are you in? | 你几年级了? | Ask school level. |
| I have a degree in... | Tengo un título en... | I have a degree in... | 我有...学位 | Academic qualification. |
| I'm taking a course | Estoy tomando un curso | I'm taking a course | 我在上课 | Enrolled in class. |
| The class is cancelled | La clase está cancelada | The class is cancelled | 课取消了 | No class today. |
| I'm late for class | Llego tarde a clase | I'm late for class | 我上课迟到了 | Not on time. |
| I need a tutor | Necesito un tutor | I need a tutor | 我需要家教 | Need help learning. |
| I have a presentation | Tengo una presentación | I have a presentation | 我有一个演讲 | Oral report. |
| I'm writing a paper | Estoy escribiendo un ensayo | I'm writing a paper | 我在写论文 | Academic writing. |
| I need a book | Necesito un libro | I need a book | 我需要一本书 | Need reading material. |
| The library | La biblioteca | The library | 图书馆 | Place for books. |
| I like reading | Me gusta leer | I like reading | 我喜欢读书 | Enjoy books. |
| I like music | Me gusta la música | I like music | 我喜欢音乐 | Enjoy songs. |
| I play guitar | Toco guitarra | I play guitar | 我弹吉他 | Musical instrument. |
| I play piano | Toco piano | I play piano | 我弹钢琴 | Musical instrument. |
| I like sports | Me gustan los deportes | I like sports | 我喜欢运动 | Enjoy athletics. |
| I play soccer | Juego fútbol | I play soccer | 我踢足球 | Sport activity. |
| I play basketball | Juego baloncesto | I play basketball | 我打篮球 | Sport activity. |
| I like swimming | Me gusta nadar | I like swimming | 我喜欢游泳 | Water sport. |
| I like cooking | Me gusta cocinar | I like cooking | 我喜欢做饭 | Food preparation. |
| I like dancing | Me gusta bailar | I like dancing | 我喜欢跳舞 | Movement to music. |
| I like singing | Me gusta cantar | I like singing | 我喜欢唱歌 | Vocal music. |
| I like photography | Me gusta la fotografía | I like photography | 我喜欢摄影 | Taking pictures. |
| I like traveling | Me gusta viajar | I like traveling | 我喜欢旅行 | Visiting places. |
| I like movies | Me gustan las películas | I like movies | 我喜欢看电影 | Watching films. |
| I like video games | Me gustan los videojuegos | I like video games | 我喜欢玩游戏 | Gaming hobby. |
| I need WiFi | Necesito WiFi | I need WiFi | 我需要无线网络 | Internet connection. |
| What's the password? | ¿Cuál es la contraseña? | What's the password? | 密码是什么? | Ask password. |
| My phone died | Mi teléfono se apagó | My phone died | 我手机没电了 | No battery. |
| I need to charge my phone | Necesito cargar mi teléfono | I need to charge my phone | 我需要给手机充电 | Charge battery. |
| The internet is slow | Internet está lento | The internet is slow | 网速很慢 | Poor connection. |
| I can't connect | No puedo conectar | I can't connect | 我连接不上 | Connection failed. |
| Send me a message | Envíame un mensaje | Send me a message | 给我发消息 | Text request. |
| Call me | Llámame | Call me | 给我打电话 | Phone request. |
| Text me | Mándame un mensaje | Text me | 给我发短信 | SMS request. |
| I got your email | Recibí tu correo | I got your email | 我收到你的邮件了 | Email received. |
| I sent you an email | Te envié un correo | I sent you an email | 我给你发邮件了 | Email sent. |
| Check your inbox | Revisa tu bandeja | Check your inbox | 查看你的收件箱 | Look at email. |
| Download this | Descarga esto | Download this | 下载这个 | Get file. |
| Upload a photo | Sube una foto | Upload a photo | 上传一张照片 | Share image. |
| Turn off the phone | Apaga el teléfono | Turn off the phone | 关掉手机 | Power off. |
| I have money | Tengo dinero | I have money | 我有钱 | Possess currency. |
| I don't have money | No tengo dinero | I don't have money | 我没有钱 | Lack currency. |
| I need money | Necesito dinero | I need money | 我需要钱 | Require funds. |
| I want to withdraw | Quiero retirar | I want to withdraw | 我想取钱 | Get cash. |
| I want to deposit | Quiero depositar | I want to deposit | 我想存钱 | Put money in. |
| I want to transfer | Quiero transferir | I want to transfer | 我想转账 | Move money. |
| What's the exchange rate? | ¿Cuál es el tipo de cambio? | What's the exchange rate? | 汇率是多少? | Currency conversion. |
| I want to exchange | Quiero cambiar | I want to exchange | 我想换钱 | Change currency. |
| Too expensive | Demasiado caro | Too expensive | 太贵了 | High cost. |
| Too cheap | Demasiado barato | Too cheap | 太便宜了 | Low cost. |
| It's a good deal | Es una buena oferta | It's a good deal | 很划算 | Good value. |
| It's a waste | Es un desperdicio | It's a waste | 太浪费了 | Unnecessary expense. |
| I can't afford it | No puedo pagarlo | I can't afford it | 我买不起 | Too costly. |
| I'll save money | Ahorraré dinero | I'll save money | 我会省钱 | Reduce spending. |
| I spent too much | Gasté demasiado | I spent too much | 我花太多了 | Overspent. |
| I need a loan | Necesito un préstamo | I need a loan | 我需要贷款 | Borrow money. |
| I need a receipt | Necesito un recibo | I need a receipt | 我需要收据 | Proof of purchase. |
| The bill is wrong | La cuenta está mal | The bill is wrong | 账单错了 | Incorrect total. |
| Split the bill | Dividamos la cuenta | Split the bill | AA制 | Each pays own. |
| It's free | Es gratis | It's free | 免费 | No cost. |
| Where is the bus stop? | ¿Dónde está la parada de bus? | Where is the bus stop? | 公交车站在哪里? | Find bus stop. |
| Where is the train station? | ¿Dónde está la estación de tren? | Where is the train station? | 火车站在哪里? | Find train station. |
| What time does it leave? | ¿A qué hora sale? | What time does it leave? | 几点出发? | Departure time. |
| What time does it arrive? | ¿A qué hora llega? | What time does it arrive? | 几点到达? | Arrival time. |
| Is it direct? | ¿Es directo? | Is it direct? | 直达吗? | No transfers. |
| I need a transfer | Necesito hacer transbordo | I need a transfer | 我需要换乘 | Change vehicles. |
| First class | Primera clase | First class | 头等舱 | Luxury travel. |
| Economy class | Clase económica | Economy class | 经济舱 | Standard travel. |
| Window seat | Asiento de ventanilla | Window seat | 靠窗座位 | Seat preference. |
| Aisle seat | Asillo de pasillo | Aisle seat | 靠过道座位 | Seat preference. |
| Boarding pass | Tarjeta de embarque | Boarding pass | 登机牌 | Flight document. |
| Passport | Pasaporte | Passport | 护照 | Travel document. |
| Visa | Visa | Visa | 签证 | Entry permit. |
| Delayed | Retrasado | Delayed | 延误了 | Late departure. |
| Cancelled | Cancelado | Cancelled | 取消了 | No longer operating. |
| I'm at home | Estoy en casa | I'm at home | 我在家 | In residence. |
| I live alone | Vivo solo | I live alone | 我一个人住 | Solo living. |
| I live with... | Vivo con... | I live with... | 我和...一起住 | Shared residence. |
| This is my room | Esta es mi habitación | This is my room | 这是我的房间 | Personal space. |
| Turn on the light | Enciende la luz | Turn on the light | 开灯 | Illuminate room. |
| Turn off the light | Apaga la luz | Turn off the light | 关灯 | Darken room. |
| Open the window | Abre la ventana | Open the window | 开窗 | Let air in. |
| Close the door | Cierra la puerta | Close the door | 关门 | Secure entrance. |
| It's too noisy | Está muy ruidoso | It's too noisy | 太吵了 | Loud environment. |
| It's too quiet | Está muy callado | It's too quiet | 太安静了 | Silent environment. |
| Make the bed | Haz la cama | Make the bed | 整理床铺 | Tidy bedding. |
| Clean the room | Limpia la habitación | Clean the room | 打扫房间 | Tidy space. |
| Wash the dishes | Lava los platos | Wash the dishes | 洗碗 | Clean tableware. |
| Take out the trash | Saca la basura | Take out the trash | 倒垃圾 | Remove waste. |
| Water the plants | Riega las plantas | Water the plants | 浇花 | Hydrate plants. |
| What are you doing? | ¿Qué estás haciendo? | What are you doing? | 你在做什么? | Ask current activity. |
| What are you doing tonight? | ¿Qué haces esta noche? | What are you doing tonight? | 你今晚做什么? | Ask evening plans. |
| What are you doing this weekend? | ¿Qué haces este fin de semana? | What are you doing this weekend? | 你这个周末做什么? | Ask weekend plans. |
| Do you want to...? | ¿Quieres...? | Do you want to...? | 你想...吗? | Invite someone. |
| Let's go out | Vamos a salir | Let's go out | 我们出去吧 | Suggest going out. |
| Let's stay in | Quedémonos en casa | Let's stay in | 我们待在家里吧 | Suggest staying home. |
| Let's meet at... | Nos vemos en... | Let's meet at... | 我们在...见面吧 | Suggest meeting place. |
| What time works for you? | ¿A qué hora te va bien? | What time works for you? | 你几点方便? | Ask availability. |
| I'm busy | Estoy ocupado | I'm busy | 我很忙 | Not available. |
| I'm free | Estoy libre | I'm free | 我有空 | Available. |
| That sounds good | Suena bien | That sounds good | 听起来不错 | Accept plan. |
| That sounds fun | Suena divertido | That sounds fun | 听起来很有趣 | Excited about plan. |
| I have plans | Tengo planes | I have plans | 我有安排了 | Already occupied. |
| Rain check | Otra vez será | Rain check | 下次吧 | Postpone plan. |
| I'll be there | Estaré ahí | I'll be there | 我会到的 | Confirm attendance. |
| Hello, this is... | Hola, soy... | Hello, this is... | 你好,我是... | Phone greeting. |
| Can I speak to...? | ¿Puedo hablar con...? | Can I speak to...? | 我能和...说话吗? | Ask for someone. |
| Who is calling? | ¿Quién llama? | Who is calling? | 请问是谁? | Ask caller identity. |
| I'll call you back | Te llamo de vuelta | I'll call you back | 我给你回电话 | Return call. |
| The line is busy | La línea está ocupada | The line is busy | 电话占线 | Unavailable. |
| I can't hear you | No te escucho | I can't hear you | 我听不见 | Audio problem. |
| Can you hear me? | ¿Me escuchas? | Can you hear me? | 你能听见我吗? | Check audio. |
| Speak louder | Habla más alto | Speak louder | 大声一点 | Increase volume. |
| Speak slower | Habla más despacio | Speak slower | 说慢一点 | Reduce speed. |
| You have the wrong number | Te equivocaste de número | You have the wrong number | 你打错了 | Incorrect number. |
| I'll text you | Te mando un mensaje | I'll text you | 我给你发短信 | Send SMS. |
| Leave a message | Deja un mensaje | Leave a message | 留言 | Voicemail request. |
| I'll leave a message | Dejaré un mensaje | I'll leave a message | 我会留言的 | Leave voicemail. |
| The call dropped | Se cortó la llamada | The call dropped | 电话断了 | Disconnected. |
| Bad connection | Mala conexión | Bad connection | 信号不好 | Poor signal. |
| What color? | ¿De qué color? | What color? | 什么颜色? | Ask color. |
| It's red | Es rojo | It's red | 红色 | Color red. |
| It's blue | Es azul | It's blue | 蓝色 | Color blue. |
| It's green | Es verde | It's green | 绿色 | Color green. |
| It's yellow | Es amarillo | It's yellow | 黄色 | Color yellow. |
| It's black | Es negro | It's black | 黑色 | Color black. |
| It's white | Es blanco | It's white | 白色 | Color white. |
| It's big | Es grande | It's big | 很大 | Large size. |
| It's small | Es pequeño | It's small | 很小 | Small size. |
| It's beautiful | Es hermoso | It's beautiful | 很漂亮 | Attractive. |
| I need a break | Necesito un descanso | I need a break | 我需要休息一下 | Need pause. |
| I need a vacation | Necesito vacaciones | I need a vacation | 我需要度假 | Need time off. |
| I need a hug | Necesito un abrazo | I need a hug | 我需要拥抱 | Need comfort. |
| I need a favor | Necesito un favor | I need a favor | 我需要帮忙 | Need help. |
| I have an idea | Tengo una idea | I have an idea | 我有一个主意 | New thought. |
| I have a question | Tengo una pregunta | I have a question | 我有一个问题 | Need answer. |
| I have a problem | Tengo un problema | I have a problem | 我有一个问题 | Need solution. |
| I have a suggestion | Tengo una sugerencia | I have a suggestion | 我有一个建议 | Propose idea. |
| I have good news | Tengo buenas noticias | I have good news | 我有好消息 | Positive update. |
| I have bad news | Tengo malas noticias | I have bad news | 我有坏消息 | Negative update. |