Questions to Ask People in Spanish
Useful Spanish questions for conversations, interviews, and getting to know people. Perfect for Spanish learners, travelers, and anyone wanting to practice conversational Spanish.
1¿Cómo te llamas? (What's your name?)
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¿Cómo te llamas? (What's your name?)
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Why this works
A basic introduction question that helps establish rapport and shows respect for the person you're speaking with.
2¿De dónde eres? (Where are you from?)
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¿De dónde eres? (Where are you from?)
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Why this works
Learning about someone's origin helps you understand their background and can lead to interesting cultural conversations.
3¿Qué haces para vivir? (What do you do for a living?)
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¿Qué haces para vivir? (What do you do for a living?)
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Why this works
Understanding someone's profession helps you learn about their interests and can lead to meaningful career discussions.
4¿Tienes familia? (Do you have family?)
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¿Tienes familia? (Do you have family?)
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Why this works
Asking about family shows interest in their personal life and can lead to conversations about relationships and values.
5¿Cuáles son tus pasatiempos favoritos? (What are your favorite hobbies?)
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¿Cuáles son tus pasatiempos favoritos? (What are your favorite hobbies?)
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Why this works
Learning about hobbies helps you understand their interests and can lead to shared activities or recommendations.
6¿Qué tipo de música te gusta? (What kind of music do you like?)
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¿Qué tipo de música te gusta? (What kind of music do you like?)
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Why this works
Music preferences can reveal personality traits and provide common ground for conversation.
7¿Has viajado mucho? (Have you traveled much?)
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¿Has viajado mucho? (Have you traveled much?)
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Why this works
Travel experiences can lead to interesting stories and help you learn about different cultures and places.
8¿Cuál es tu comida favorita? (What's your favorite food?)
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¿Cuál es tu comida favorita? (What's your favorite food?)
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Why this works
Food preferences can lead to cultural discussions and recommendations for local restaurants or recipes.
9¿Qué haces en tu tiempo libre? (What do you do in your free time?)
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¿Qué haces en tu tiempo libre? (What do you do in your free time?)
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Why this works
Understanding how someone spends their free time helps you learn about their lifestyle and interests.
10¿Tienes alguna meta o sueño especial? (Do you have any special goal or dream?)
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¿Tienes alguna meta o sueño especial? (Do you have any special goal or dream?)
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Why this works
Learning about someone's aspirations helps you understand their values and what motivates them.
11¿Qué opinas de [tema actual]? (What do you think about [current topic]?)
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¿Qué opinas de [tema actual]? (What do you think about [current topic]?)
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Why this works
Asking about current events or topics shows interest in their opinions and can lead to engaging discussions.
12¿Cuál ha sido tu experiencia más memorable? (What has been your most memorable experience?)
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¿Cuál ha sido tu experiencia más memorable? (What has been your most memorable experience?)
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Why this works
Asking about memorable experiences can lead to interesting stories and help you learn about their life journey.
13¿Qué te hace feliz? (What makes you happy?)
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¿Qué te hace feliz? (What makes you happy?)
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Why this works
Understanding what brings someone joy helps you learn about their values and what's important to them.
14¿Tienes alguna recomendación para [restaurante, película, libro, etc.]? (Do you have any recommendations for [restaurant, movie, book, etc.]?)
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¿Tienes alguna recomendación para [restaurante, película, libro, etc.]? (Do you have any recommendations for [restaurant, movie, book, etc.]?)
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Why this works
Asking for recommendations shows interest in their preferences and can lead to valuable suggestions.
15¿Cómo has aprendido español? (How did you learn Spanish?)
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¿Cómo has aprendido español? (How did you learn Spanish?)
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Why this works
If they're also learning Spanish, this question can lead to discussions about language learning and cultural exchange.
Effective Spanish Conversations
Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.
Spanish Conversation Tips
Use Formal and Informal Appropriately
Use 'tú' for informal conversations and 'usted' for formal situations, and adjust your language accordingly.
Practice Active Listening
Pay attention to their responses and ask follow-up questions to show genuine interest and improve your comprehension.
Don't Be Afraid to Make Mistakes
Language learning involves making mistakes, so focus on communication rather than perfect grammar.