Spanish Vocabulary
Are you studying Spanish for school, business or just for fun? On this site you will find free interactive quizzes that will test your knowledge and even help you improve your Spanish vocabulary.
💬 Basic Phrases
Starting a conversation in Spanish? Knowing key phrases makes it easier! If someone says ¿Cómo estás?, you can reply with “Bien, gracias.” Let’s practice essential expressions to help you sound more natural in Spanish!
🏷️💳 Shopping
You're about to walk into every shop in the Spanish-speaking world — and actually know what to say.
This series of 14 short quizzes will teach you 50 essential Spanish words for shopping — the places, the people, the money, the products, and the actions that tie it all together. Whether you're haggling at a street market in Mexico City or asking for a receipt in a Barcelona boutique, these are the words you'll reach for first.
Each quiz takes about five minutes. You'll start by reading and translating, then progress to listening to spoken Spanish, connecting pronunciation to spelling, and using words in real sentences. The difficulty builds gradually — early quizzes give you confidence, later ones challenge your ears and memory. Along the way, words from previous quizzes reappear when you least expect them, keeping everything fresh without requiring extra study sessions.
The series is split into five thematic units — places and people, money, products, verbs, and descriptive words — followed by four cumulative reviews that test you across every format. By the end, you won't just recognize these 50 words. You'll hear them, spell them, and use them in context. That's what mastery feels like.
🏷️🧩 Shopping (match)
Shopping in Spanish is one of the most useful skills you can build, and the right vocabulary will make you feel confident the moment you walk into a store.
In this set, you'll learn dozens of Spanish shopping words, covering everything from prices and payment methods like efectivo (cash) and tarjeta de crédito (credit card), to clothing and accessories like chaqueta (jacket), jeans, and sombrero (hat). You'll also pick up words like descuento (discount), tienda (store), rebajas (sale), and bolsa de compras (shopping bag), so you're ready for anything from browsing a clothing store to picking up a few things at a local market.
The quizzes work as word and sentence matching exercises, so you get practice with both reading and listening while seeing each word used in context. Sessions run about 5 minutes, and you can repeat any quiz as many times as you want, whenever it suits you.
By the end, you'll be able to hear a word like precio or descuento, understand it right away, and use it yourself with confidence when you need it.
🧑🤝🧑 Describing People
By the end of this quiz set, you'll be able to describe almost anyone in Spanish. You'll learn 30 adjectives across four mini-topics: what people look like (tall, slim, handsome), how old or energetic they seem (young, tired, hardworking), the good stuff about their personality (kind, brave, funny, affectionate), and how they're feeling (sad, jealous, proud, worried). These are everyday words — the ones that come up when you're telling a friend about someone you met, or trying to follow a conversation about people you both know.
Every topic starts with a short, easy quiz where you just read and match. Once those words feel familiar, a second quiz turns up the heat: you'll hear words spoken aloud, pick the right spelling, and fill in sentences. Each session takes about five minutes, and words you've already seen keep popping up in later quizzes — so they actually stick.
Finish all twelve sessions and you'll be able to hear any of these words in conversation and know it instantly, spell it from sound alone, and use it correctly in a sentence. Thirty words, and they'll genuinely feel like yours.
🧑🤝🧑🧩 Describing People (match)
Describing the people around you is one of the first real conversations you'll want to have in Spanish, and this quiz set gives you exactly the words you need to do it.
You'll learn dozens of adjectives covering both physical appearance and personality traits. Words like alto (tall), amable (kind), valiente (brave), and trabajador (hardworking) come up all the time when you're talking about friends, family members, or someone you've just met. Being able to use these words will make your everyday conversations feel a lot more natural.
The quizzes are built around matching words and sentences, so you practice each word in context rather than in isolation. You'll build both reading and listening skills along the way, and each session takes about 5 minutes to complete. You can go back and repeat any quiz whenever you like, as many times as you need.
By the end, you'll be able to hear a word like orgulloso or preocupado, know what it means right away, and use it yourself when describing the people in your life.
🚗✈️ Getting There
Getting around in a Spanish-speaking country becomes a whole lot easier when you know the right words before you arrive.
In this quiz set, you'll learn dozens of essential Spanish words and phrases covering transportation and lodging — think buses, trains, taxis, hotels, and everything in between. Whether you're asking for directions, booking a room, or figuring out which platform your train leaves from, these are the words that will get you where you need to go.
Each quiz takes about 5 minutes and builds both your reading and listening skills, so you'll practice recognizing words like el autobús or la habitación in real-life contexts — not just memorizing a list. Missed something? No problem. You can repeat any quiz as many times as you like, whenever it's convenient.
📚🎒 School
You're about to gain the vocabulary to navigate a Spanish-speaking classroom — from asking for a pencil to talking about homework, grades, and everything in between.
This quiz set covers 31 essential school words in Latin American Spanish, organized into four thematic groups: the physical classroom (el salón de clase, la pizarra, la silla…), school supplies (la mochila, el cuaderno, la goma…), people and school life (el maestro, el recreo, el uniforme…), and schoolwork and learning (la tarea, el examen, estudiar…). These are the words students and teachers use every single day.
Each theme begins with a short “Learn” session — easy reading and translation questions that build your confidence — followed by a deeper “Apply” session that introduces listening clips, spelling challenges, and fill-in-the-blank sentences. Sessions run about five minutes each. As you progress, earlier words reappear in harder question formats, so nothing gets left behind.
By the end, you'll hear la calificación in a conversation and know it means grade, spell el bolígrafo after hearing it spoken aloud, and complete a sentence like Necesito estudiar para el examen without hesitation.
🎒🧩 School (match)
Learning Spanish school vocabulary gives you a ready-made set of words you'll use every time you talk about studying, classes, or everyday life.
In these quizzes, you'll learn dozens of words connected to the school setting, from classroom objects like el lápiz (pencil) and el libro (book) to people and places like el profesor (teacher) and la biblioteca (library), plus key verbs like aprender (to learn). These are words that come up naturally when talking with Spanish speakers about school, helping a friend study, or just describing your day.
Each quiz is built around matching words and sentences, so you'll practice both reading and listening while seeing words used in real context. Sessions take about 5 minutes, making them easy to fit into a break or a spare moment. You can also repeat any quiz as many times as you like until the words feel natural.
By the time you've worked through the set, you'll be able to hear el maestro está en la clase and know exactly what it means, use these words confidently in a sentence, and feel at home with all the school vocabulary covered here.
🎨 Colors
After completing these quizzes, you'll hear someone say azul or dorado and know exactly what they mean — and you'll use these words yourself without hesitation.
This set covers all 20 Spanish color words, grouped into three thematic units. The first unit gives you the eight most common colors: negro, blanca, rojo, azul, verde, amarilla, naranja, and gris. The second unit adds seven richer shades — morada, rosado, marrón, rubio, dorada, plateado, and cremoso — the kind you reach for when describing clothing, jewelry, and food. The third unit rounds out the set with five descriptive words — oscuro, clara, vivo, transparente, and color itself — that let you fine-tune any description you make.
Each unit has two short sessions (A and B). The first session (Learn) builds reading recognition: you see a Spanish word and choose its English meaning, or vice versa. The second session (Apply) raises the stakes — you'll hear words spoken aloud, match audio to spelling, and complete fill-in-the-blank sentences. Sessions run about five minutes. Starting from Unit 2, earlier words return in harder question types so nothing slips from memory.
By the end, you'll be able to hear plateado and know it's silver without thinking, spell transparente from an audio clip, and complete a sentence like 'La pared es _____ y cremosa.' You'll have seen, heard, spelled, and used all 20 words in context — and four cumulative review sessions will confirm that mastery sticks.
🎨🧩 Colors (match)
Describing the world around you is one of the first things you learn to do in a new language, and colors are a great place to start.
In this quiz set, you'll learn dozens of Spanish color words and related terms, including essentials like azul, rojo, blanco, and verde, as well as descriptors like oscuro (dark), claro (light), and transparente (transparent). These are words you'll use constantly, whether you're shopping for clothes, describing a photo, or just chatting about everyday things.
Each quiz session takes about 5 minutes and covers reading and listening skills, so you get to hear the words as well as see them. You'll practice using words in context, not just memorizing definitions. And since the quizzes are easy to repeat, you can come back as many times as you like until everything clicks.
By the time you've worked through this set, you'll be able to hear a color word, understand it right away, and use it naturally in a sentence. It's a small vocabulary area with a big impact on how fluently you can express yourself.
🏡 At Home
You're about to unlock the vocabulary you need to talk about your home in Spanish — the spaces you live in, the furniture you use every day, and the actions that keep it all running.
This quiz set covers 25 essential words from the topic of "At Home" in Latin American Spanish. You'll learn the names of different types of dwellings (la casa, el apartamento), the rooms inside them (la cocina, el dormitorio, el baño), key pieces of furniture (la silla, la cama, el sofá), and the structural features that define a home (la puerta, la pared, la escalera). You'll also pick up two essential verbs: vivir (to live) and limpiar (to clean). These words come up constantly — whether you're describing your apartment, giving directions to a room, or simply chatting about everyday life at home.
The quizzes are organized into three thematic units, each with two short sessions of about five minutes. The first session (Drill A) eases you in with reading-based questions — Spanish to English and English to Spanish. The second session (Drill B) steps it up with listening clips, spelling from audio, and fill-in-the-blank sentences. Starting from the second unit, earlier words circle back in harder question types, so nothing slips away. After the three units, four cumulative reviews cover the full vocabulary one more time — reading first, then listening, then contextual sentences, then everything mixed together.
By the end, you'll be able to recognize every word on the page, identify it by ear, spell it from an audio clip, and slot it into a real sentence naturally. Your Spanish home vocabulary will be ready for genuine conversation.
🏡🧩 At Home (match)
Learning the words for things in your home is one of the fastest ways to start speaking Spanish with real confidence.
In this quiz set, you'll learn dozens of essential home vocabulary words in Spanish, from everyday furniture like la mesa (table) and la silla (chair) to key parts of the house like la puerta (door) and la cama (bed). These are words you'll use constantly, whether you're chatting with a Spanish-speaking friend, describing your place, or following along in a Spanish TV show set at home.
Each quiz asks you to match words and sentences, so you practice both reading and listening while seeing the vocabulary used in context. Sessions are short, around 5 minutes each, so they're easy to fit into a busy day. And since you can repeat any quiz as many times as you like, you can keep going until the words really stick.
By the end of the set, you'll be able to hear ¿Puedes abrir la puerta? and know exactly what it means, use these words naturally in your own sentences, and feel right at home in Spanish.
🎬 Entertainment
Whether you're browsing a streaming service in Mexico or chatting with a Spanish-speaking friend about your favorite show, knowing entertainment vocabulary will help you dive right into the conversation.
In this topic, you'll learn many Spanish words and phrases covering the world of entertainment — film genres, television, music, visual arts, books, and more. These are the kinds of words that come up when you're recommending a movie, describing what you like to read, or talking about a gallery you visited.
Each quiz builds your skills in reading and listening, so you'll get comfortable recognizing words like entrada or las bellas artes in real sentences, not just word lists. Sessions are short — around 5 minutes each — so you can fit them into your day whenever it suits you, and you can repeat any quiz as many times as you like.
👷👩💼 Occupations
Knowing how to talk about jobs and careers in Spanish opens up real conversations — whether you're introducing yourself or asking what someone does for a living.
In these quizzes you'll learn Spanish words for common occupations — from everyday roles like maestro (teacher) and estudiante (student) to professional titles like contador (accountant) and piloto (pilot). These are the words that come up naturally when meeting new people, filling out forms, reading job listings, or watching Spanish-language TV.
Each quiz is designed to build real skills, not just memorization. You'll practice reading and listening, and you'll see every word used in context so you understand not just what it means, but how it's actually used. Sessions run about 5 minutes, so you can fit them into a lunch break or commute — and you can repeat any quiz as many times as you like.
By the time you've worked through this set, you'll be able to hear Ella es jefa de una empresa grande and immediately know what's being said — and you'll feel confident using these words yourself in conversation.
💼💹 Business
Learning business vocabulary in Spanish opens doors. It helps you close deals, read financial news, and keep up with work conversations in Spanish.
Here you'll learn dozens of essential Spanish business words, from everyday terms like empresa (company) and mercado (market) to more specific ones like minorista (retailer), inversor (investor), and opción sobre acciones (stock option). These are the words that often come up in meetings, business news, emails, and casual conversations with colleagues or clients.
Each quiz builds your skills across reading and listening, so you practice using words in real context rather than just memorizing definitions. Sessions are short (around 5 minutes) so you can fit them into your day whenever it suits you, and you can repeat any quiz as many times as you like.
🦋🌿 Nature (match)
Learning to talk about nature in Spanish opens up a whole new side of the language, one you'll use every time you step outside.
These quizzes cover dozens of essential Spanish nature words, from el árbol (tree) and la montaña (mountain) to el río (river) and el pájaro (bird). You'll build the kind of vocabulary that comes up in everyday moments, whether you're describing a sunny afternoon, talking about last weekend's hike, or just saying what you see out the window.
Each quiz focuses on matching words and sentences, so you'll practice both reading and listening while seeing the vocabulary used in real contexts. Sessions are short, around 5 minutes each, and you can come back and repeat any quiz as many times as you need until the words feel natural.
By the time you've worked through all the quizzes, you'll be able to hear a word like las nubes or el cielo and know exactly what it means, and feel confident using it in your own sentences too.
✍️🎭 False and True Cognates
Some Spanish words look like old friends but turn out to be total strangers. Learning to tell them apart might just save you from some very awkward conversations.
In this quiz set, you'll get familiar with many of the most common true and false cognates in Spanish. You'll learn which words you can trust and which ones will happily throw you under the bus the moment you misuse them in front of a native speaker.
Sessions are short, around 5 minutes, and you can repeat any quiz as many times as you like until the words really stick. By the end, you'll have a reliable instinct for spotting the difference between a true cognate and a false friend, before they cause any damage.
❓🧩 Asking Questions (match)
Knowing how to ask questions in Spanish is one of the most useful skills you can build, because it turns you from a passive listener into someone who can actually get information and keep a conversation going.
In this quiz set, you'll learn dozens of essential question words and phrases in Spanish, including dónde, cuándo, quién, qué, and cuántos, among others. These are the building blocks of everyday conversation. You'll use them when asking for directions, finding out someone's name, checking the time, or figuring out how much something costs.
The quizzes are built around matching words and sentences, so you're always seeing vocabulary in real context rather than in isolation. You'll practice both reading and listening, which helps the words stick faster. Each session takes about 5 minutes, and you can repeat any quiz as many times as you like until you feel confident.
By the end, you'll be able to hear a question word, know exactly what's being asked, and use these words naturally in your own sentences. Asking ¿Dónde está...? or ¿Cuántos años tienes? will start to feel second nature.
Numbers
Time
Time flies when you're having fun! But can you talk about time in Spanish? From hours to days and months, let’s test your skills. Do you know how to say “quarter past three”? It’s tres y cuarto. Ready to master more time-related words? Let’s go!
Many of the quizzes come with sound clips recorded by a native Spanish speaker. Listen carefully, try to imitate the correct pronunciation and you'll be well on your way to mastering modern Spanish.
You can take each quiz as many times as you like. Then return to this site the next day and compare your results. Practice makes perfect!
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