1. Thank you
   It's there
2. Let's go
   See you soon

"Gracias" is perhaps the most basic Spanish word that a person should learn. It simply means “thanks” or “thank you,” but its expression could make or break an interaction, especially in a foreign land.

1. Wait
   Of course
2. Yes
   Stop

The simple way of agreeing to something or with someone is to say “si” in Spanish, which means “yes.” And yes, the opposite reply of the negative kind is “no,” just like the “no” in English.

1. Go!
   Stay!
2. Don't!
   Hi!

"Hola" is the simplest greeting you could say in Spanish, no matter what Spanish-speaking country or region you visit in the world. It always means "Hello" or "Hi," and is used in the same context of informal greeting as in English.

1. Welcome!
   Buy this!
2. Free food!
   Money changer here!

"Bienvenidos" is the Spanish way of saying "Welcome!" That's why you will see this word plastered all around the airports upon your arrival in a Spanish-speaking country, and you will also hear it from all kinds of staff in the hospitality industry as you arrive, like in tour buses, at hotel desk reception and even in restaurants.

1. Hugs
   Kiss me
2. Aloha
   When

You can use "cuando" when you are asking for a specific hour or even just an estimation of the time of day in a conversation. It sounds awfully similar to the Italian version that is "quando," so careful with the spelling.

1. Where
   Fatty
2. Give me
   Shout

A 12-year-old singer popularized the song "Donde Esta Santa Claus?" back in the 1950s, and this Christmas song remains popular even today. That's why people know that "donde" is Spanish for "where," since that's what the song was asking about Jolly Old St. Nick.

1. Right now
   Also
2. Never
   Please

"Nunca" is Spanish for "never," and you can liberally use this word to express strong sentiments of disagreement, with finality. It's somehow the exact opposite of the term for forever, which is "para siempre."

1. Stop it!
   Stay there!
2. Don't leave!
   Let's go!

"Vamos!" is actually a command for you to get up and go, as it literally means "Let's go!" It can also mean "Come on!" or "Come right now!" or even "Jump in!" which all pertain to one action only, actually.

1. Cheers
   Spit it out!
2. Sweet success!
   Good night!

In English, we say "Cheers!" or "Toast!" when we're drinking for "good health," even if we're drinking alcoholic beverages. In Spanish, they say "Salud!" for that, which means the same thing, and it also means "To good health!"

1. Eat well
   Sleep tight
2. Take care
   Don't cry

When someone wants to say "take care" to you, they simply say "Cuidate!" They will say "Cuidate mucho" if they want you to take really good care on your way, and "Cuidate mucho por favor" to tell you to please be very careful. Yeah, they have degrees of saying how much they care, the Spanish, so take heed.

1. Happy birthday!
   Merry Christmas!
2. Goodbye!
   Thanks very much!

To say "goodbye," "farewell" or even just a simple "bye," the Spanish say "adios." They can also add terms to that, depending on the usage or the degree of relationship they have with the person they're bidding bye to, such as "adios cuidate" which means "goodbye, take care."

1. A race
   A party
2. A drink
   A date

When someone says that you should go out for "una bebida," that means you will go out for a drink. It depends now on what kind of drink you will have: it could be as safe as agua (water) or café (coffee), or it could be as loaded as a cerveza (beer). Take your pick!

1. Ten
   Five
2. Three
   Zero

Thank Ricky Martin for teaching the world to count with his "un, dos, tres" or "one, two, three" count in his hit song "Maria." While there's a little cultural nuance of using "un" instead of "uno," it's practically the same, so "dos" and "tres" also retain their meaning when translated to English, which is two and three, respectively, while un/uno is one.

1. Sweet
   Sour
2. Bitter
   Salty

If you are served a "dulce de leche" dessert in any Spanish-speaking country, then you know that "dulce" means "sweet." So it's sweet, and "leche" is "milk," so now you know what they're serving you! It's yummy, try it!

1. Businessman
   Work
2. Plumber
   Writer

"El trabajo" simply means " a job" or "work" in English, so it's the generic term, and you use specific terms if you want to refer to a specific type of work or job. For example, to refer to a writer, you say "escritor," or if the person is a teacher, it's "profesor" for a man and "profesora" for a woman.

1. Man and woman
   Tall and short
2. Fat and thin
   Big and small

"El hombre" is "the man," while "la mujer" is "the woman." Note that in Spanish, the articles also follow the gender of the word they are referring to, with "el" for male and "la" for female.

1. Government
   Husband
2. Wife
   Country

When you travel to a Spanish-speaking country, they will always be curious about "el país," or the country where you came from. You could also try to learn the Spanish equivalent of your country to answer back properly. For example, the United States of America is known as "Estados Unidos" in Spanish.

1. Nose
   Head
2. Foot
   Mouth

You always hear the term "mano a mano," which means "hand to hand." It's also nice to know the Spanish term for a foot, which is "el pie," just to balance things out.

1. Car
   House
2. Train
   Husband

You always hear "mi casa es su casa" in movies and TV shows, and this means "my house is your house." So "casa" is technically the Spanish term for "house" - but in other countries, it could also mean a brothel, so be careful!

1. Door
   Roof
2. Floor
   Lights

If you say "la puerta," that means "a door" in Spanish. Careful not to use "el puerto," because that totally means another thing, which is "a port," like a harbor.

1. Taxi
   Car
2. Airplane
   Yacht

"Un avión" means an airplane, like the one you find in an airport, or "aeropuerto." Make sure you say the right term, because if you say "puerto" only, the taxi might take you to the harbor!

1. Derecha
   Vuelta
2. Encima
   Abajo

Make sure you get your directions right in Spanish, and remember that "izquierda" is to the left, while "derecha" is to the right. Don't make the mistake of saying "derecho," because that means to go straight!

1. A mall
   A park
2. A hospital
   A church

"El parque" means "a park," and this is very basic and universal in many Spanish-speaking countries of the world. But always check twice if the park is open during certain hours, or if it's safe to enter alone if you're a solo tourist.

1. A billboard
   A movie
2. A book
   A newspaper

"Libro" is the Spanish term for "a book," and this is also sometimes the term used for the book in many countries colonized by the Spanish in the past. For example, if you go to the Philippines, which was under Spanish rule for more than 300 years, their Filipino term for "book" is also "libro."

1. The direction
   The place
2. The time
   The boss

When using the term "el tiempo," make sure you are using it in the proper context. While it usually means "time," it can also refer to "the weather" or even a period in time. Just as with English words, Spanish words sometimes have multiple meanings.

1. Museum
   Movie house
2. Coliseum
   Coffee shop

"El museo" means the museum, and it's always in the travel brochures of special tourist groups if you join one. Some travelers prefer to visit museums first, to get to know the history and basic culture of the place they are visiting, and that's always a smart move for tourists.

1. Hospital
   School
2. Municipal building
   Gym

"La escuela" is the term for "the school" in Spanish, usually referring to the basic schools for children. If you want to refer to a higher education institution, they call it "universidad," which means "university."

1. Chocolates
   Movies
2. Music records
   Politicians

The Spanish call their movie theaters "el cine," so you will see movies there. But specifically, when they speak of a particular film or movie, the term for that is "película."

1. The pool
   The beach
2. The bathtub
   The water closet

"La playa" means the beach, specifically the area where you swim. If you want to go to the beachfront, you say "frente a la playa," so there's some specificity going on there.

1. Bread and butter
   Lipstick and shampoo
2. Shoes and hat
   Toothpaste and toothbrush

Remember that "los zapatos" or your shoes go on your feet, of course, while "el sombrero" or the hat goes on your head. The shoes are always taken in plural form, while the hat term is masculine in nature, hence the use of the male "el" as an article.

1. People and things
   Heaven and Earth
2. Coins and paper money
   Food and drinks

When you visit a new place or "lugar," you're bound to see many people there, or "las personas." These people could be doing many things, or "las cosas," and it's always nice to observe people in their localities when you travel.

1. Fruits and vegetables
   Pork and beef
2. Appetizers and drinks
   Soup and dessert

For fans of chicken, make sure you order the "pollo," because that could make or break your trip if you eat the wrong thing. For those who want pork or beef, you either order "cerdo" or "carne de vaca." Make sure you say "vaca" to mean "the cow," since the word "carne" means "meat," and there are also some pork dishes that use this term in combination with others on a Spanish-language menu.

1. Carnicero
   Panadería
2. Bombonería
   Cafetería

It's quite easy enough to see that bread, or "pan," is sold inside a "panadería," or a bakery. The Spanish language is easy in giving clues like that, so you have to beef up on the basic vocabulary to learn the longer words.

1. Bread and butter
   Ham and cheese
2. Ice cream and cone
   Ketchup and fries

Jamon and queso are two very popular items in many Spanish-speaking households, especially during Christmastime, as these two items are usually served in holiday meals. "Jamon" is ham, and it usually comes in a huge chunk or is served in slices, while "queso" is cheese. In particular, a popular kind of holiday cheese is "queso de bola," meaning "ball of cheese," popularly sold during the yuletide season.

1. High or low meal
   Dark or pale beer
2. Red or white wine
   Black or white dressing

Ever heard of the saying "In vino veritas," which means "In wine, there is truth"? Loosely speaking, it means that when one is drunk with wine, truths always spill out of one's inebriated mouth! So no matter if the vino or wine is tinto (red) or blanco (white), wine is wine, folks - and that's the truth of it!