Simple Questions to Ask in Spanish
Basic Spanish questions for everyday conversations, perfect for language learners and travelers who want to practice their Spanish skills.
1¿Cómo estás? (How are you?)
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¿Cómo estás? (How are you?)
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Why this works
This is the most basic greeting question that opens up conversation and shows interest in the other person's well-being.
2¿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
Learning someone's name is essential for building relationships and shows respect for the person you're talking to.
3¿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
This question helps you learn about someone's background and can lead to interesting cultural exchanges.
4¿Qué haces? (What do you do?)
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¿Qué haces? (What do you do?)
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Why this works
Asking about someone's work or activities helps you understand their daily life and find common interests.
5¿Te gusta la comida aquí? (Do you like the food here?)
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¿Te gusta la comida aquí? (Do you like the food here?)
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Why this works
Food is a universal topic that's easy to discuss and can lead to recommendations for local restaurants.
6¿Cuánto tiempo llevas aquí? (How long have you been here?)
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¿Cuánto tiempo llevas aquí? (How long have you been here?)
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Why this works
This question helps you understand someone's experience with a place and can lead to helpful local insights.
7¿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
Learning about hobbies and interests helps you find common ground and potential activities to do together.
8¿Tienes familia aquí? (Do you have family here?)
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¿Tienes familia aquí? (Do you have family here?)
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Why this works
Asking about family shows interest in their personal life and can lead to deeper conversations about their background.
9¿Qué opinas del clima? (What do you think about the weather?)
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¿Qué opinas del clima? (What do you think about the weather?)
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Why this works
Weather is a safe, universal topic that's easy to discuss and doesn't require complex vocabulary.
10¿Conoces algún lugar bueno para comer? (Do you know any good places to eat?)
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¿Conoces algún lugar bueno para comer? (Do you know any good places to eat?)
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Why this works
Asking for recommendations is practical and shows you value their local knowledge and opinion.
11¿Hablas inglés? (Do you speak English?)
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¿Hablas inglés? (Do you speak English?)
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Why this works
This question helps you understand their language abilities and can provide a fallback if you need clarification.
12¿Qué planes tienes para el fin de semana? (What are your plans for the weekend?)
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¿Qué planes tienes para el fin de semana? (What are your plans for the weekend?)
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Why this works
Asking about weekend plans is casual and can lead to invitations or suggestions for activities.
13¿Te gusta la música? (Do you like music?)
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¿Te gusta la música? (Do you like music?)
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Why this works
Music is a universal interest that can lead to sharing favorite artists and discovering new music together.
14¿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 are easy to discuss and can lead to restaurant recommendations or cooking conversations.
15¿Has estado aquí antes? (Have you been here before?)
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¿Has estado aquí antes? (Have you been here before?)
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Why this works
This question helps you understand their familiarity with a place and can lead to helpful tips or stories.
16¿Qué hora es? (What time is it?)
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¿Qué hora es? (What time is it?)
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Why this works
Asking for the time is practical and uses basic vocabulary that's essential for daily communication.
17¿Dónde está el baño? (Where is the bathroom?)
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¿Dónde está el baño? (Where is the bathroom?)
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Why this works
This is a practical question that's important to know and uses basic directional vocabulary.
18¿Cuánto cuesta? (How much does it cost?)
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¿Cuánto cuesta? (How much does it cost?)
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Why this works
Asking about prices is essential for shopping and dining, and uses basic vocabulary for numbers and money.
19¿Puedes ayudarme? (Can you help me?)
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¿Puedes ayudarme? (Can you help me?)
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Why this works
This polite request is useful in many situations and shows respect for the other person's time and assistance.
20¿Te gusta viajar? (Do you like to travel?)
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¿Te gusta viajar? (Do you like to travel?)
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Why this works
Travel is an engaging topic that most people enjoy discussing and can lead to sharing experiences and recommendations.
Practicing Spanish Through Conversation
Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.
Building Confidence in Spanish
Start with Simple Questions
Begin with basic questions you're comfortable with and gradually work up to more complex conversations.
Don't Worry About Perfect Grammar
Focus on being understood rather than perfect grammar - native speakers will appreciate your effort to communicate.
Ask for Clarification
If you don't understand something, ask '¿Puedes repetir?' (Can you repeat?) or '¿Más despacio?' (More slowly?).