Spanish · A2 (Elementary)
Greetings in Spanish: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Spanish words for greetings are Buenos días, señor/señora (Good morning, sir/madam), De nada (You're welcome) and ¿Cómo está usted? (How are you? (formal)). The full Spanish greetings phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Spanish vocabulary for greetings, with example sentences and English translations. This is A2 (Elementary) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Spanish to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key greetings vocabulary
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Buenos días, señor/señora | Good morning, sir/madam |
| De nada | You're welcome |
| ¿Cómo está usted? | How are you? (formal) |
| Muy bien, gracias | Very well, thank you |
| Le presento a | May I introduce you to |
| Mucho gusto | Nice to meet you |
| Con permiso | Excuse me (passing through) |
| Aquí tiene mi tarjeta | Here is my card |
| Que tenga un buen día | Have a good day |
| Un placer conocerle | A pleasure to meet you |
Example sentences
Gracias. — De nada.
Thank you. — You're welcome.
¿Cómo está usted? Muy bien, gracias.
How are you? Very well, thank you.
Le presento a mi colega, Ana.
May I introduce my colleague, Ana.
Mucho gusto, señor Martínez.
Nice to meet you, Mr Martínez.
Aquí tiene mi tarjeta de visita.
Here is my business card.
Un placer conocerle, señora López.
A pleasure to meet you, Mrs López.
How to actually learn these
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