Questions to Ask Someone in Spanish
Useful questions to ask someone in Spanish to practice your language skills, build connections, and engage in meaningful conversations with Spanish speakers.
1¿Cómo estás? (How are you?)
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¿Cómo estás? (How are you?)
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Why this works
This is a basic greeting that helps you start a conversation and show interest in the person's well-being.
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 their origin helps you understand their background and cultural identity.
3¿Qué te gusta hacer en tu tiempo libre? (What do you like to do in your free time?)
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¿Qué te gusta hacer en tu tiempo libre? (What do you like to do in your free time?)
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Why this works
Understanding their hobbies helps you learn about their interests and what they enjoy doing.
4¿Cuál es tu comida favorita? (What is your favorite food?)
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¿Cuál es tu comida favorita? (What is your favorite food?)
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Why this works
Learning about their food preferences helps you understand their culture and what they enjoy eating.
5¿Tienes hermanos o hermanas? (Do you have brothers or sisters?)
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¿Tienes hermanos o hermanas? (Do you have brothers or sisters?)
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Why this works
Understanding their family helps you learn about their personal life and relationships.
6¿Qué estudias o en qué trabajas? (What do you study or what do you work in?)
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¿Qué estudias o en qué trabajas? (What do you study or what do you work in?)
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Why this works
Learning about their work or studies helps you understand their professional life and interests.
7¿Cuál es tu película favorita? (What is your favorite movie?)
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¿Cuál es tu película favorita? (What is your favorite movie?)
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Why this works
Understanding their entertainment preferences helps you learn about their tastes and what they find interesting.
8¿Has viajado a otros países? (Have you traveled to other countries?)
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¿Has viajado a otros países? (Have you traveled to other countries?)
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Why this works
Learning about their travel experiences helps you understand their sense of adventure and what places they've visited.
9¿Cuál es tu lugar favorito para visitar? (What is your favorite place to visit?)
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¿Cuál es tu lugar favorito para visitar? (What is your favorite place to visit?)
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Why this works
Understanding their favorite places helps you learn about their preferences and what locations they find appealing.
10¿Qué música te gusta? (What music do you like?)
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¿Qué música te gusta? (What music do you like?)
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Why this works
Learning about their music preferences helps you understand their tastes and what genres they enjoy.
11¿Tienes mascotas? (Do you have pets?)
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¿Tienes mascotas? (Do you have pets?)
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Why this works
Understanding their pet ownership helps you learn about their lifestyle and what animals they care for.
12¿Cuál es tu deporte favorito? (What is your favorite sport?)
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¿Cuál es tu deporte favorito? (What is your favorite sport?)
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Why this works
Learning about their sports preferences helps you understand their interests and what physical activities they enjoy.
13¿Qué idiomas hablas? (What languages do you speak?)
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¿Qué idiomas hablas? (What languages do you speak?)
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Why this works
Understanding their language skills helps you learn about their communication abilities and cultural background.
14¿Cuál es tu estación del año favorita? (What is your favorite season of the year?)
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¿Cuál es tu estación del año favorita? (What is your favorite season of the year?)
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Why this works
Learning about their seasonal preferences helps you understand their personality and what weather they enjoy.
15¿Qué haces los fines de semana? (What do you do on weekends?)
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¿Qué haces los fines de semana? (What do you do on weekends?)
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Why this works
Understanding their weekend activities helps you learn about their lifestyle and how they spend their free time.
16¿Cuál es tu color favorito? (What is your favorite color?)
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¿Cuál es tu color favorito? (What is your favorite color?)
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Why this works
Learning about their color preferences helps you understand their tastes and what colors they find appealing.
17¿Tienes algún hobby especial? (Do you have any special hobby?)
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¿Tienes algún hobby especial? (Do you have any special hobby?)
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Why this works
Understanding their hobbies helps you learn about their interests and what activities they enjoy doing.
18¿Cuál es tu libro favorito? (What is your favorite book?)
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¿Cuál es tu libro favorito? (What is your favorite book?)
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Why this works
Learning about their reading preferences helps you understand their interests and what literature they enjoy.
19¿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 them joy helps you learn about their values and what they find meaningful.
20¿Cuál es tu sueño o aspiración? (What is your dream or aspiration?)
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¿Cuál es tu sueño o aspiración? (What is your dream or aspiration?)
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Why this works
Learning about their dreams helps you understand their goals and what they hope to achieve in life.
Practicing Spanish Through Conversation
Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.
Best Practices for Spanish Conversations
Start with Basic Questions
Begin with simple, everyday questions to build confidence and establish a comfortable conversation flow.
Listen Actively
Pay attention to their responses and ask follow-up questions to deepen your understanding and practice.
Don't Be Afraid to Make Mistakes
Use mistakes as learning opportunities and focus on communication rather than perfect grammar.
Key Areas to Explore
Personal Information
Preferences and Tastes
Goals and Aspirations
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
Don't Overthink Grammar
Focus on communication and understanding rather than perfect grammar, especially when starting out.
Avoid Complex Topics Too Early
Start with simple, everyday topics and gradually move to more complex subjects as your confidence grows.
Don't Give Up on Mistakes
Use mistakes as learning opportunities and continue practicing to improve your Spanish skills.