Learn How to Greet People in Spanish – Essential Spanish Greetings and Responses for Beginners

In this beginner-friendly Spanish lesson, you’ll learn how to say hello in Spanish, ask “How are you?”, and respond with common phrases. Mastering these basic Spanish greetings is the first step to having real conversations and building confidence when speaking Spanish.

Whether you’re traveling, meeting Spanish speakers, or just starting your language journey, these essential Spanish phrases will help you connect with others right away.

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Spanish Words	English	Conjugation (Present)
Hola	Hello	N/A
¿Cómo estás?	How are you? (informal)	N/A
¿Cómo está?	How are you? (formal)	N/A
Bien	Well	N/A
Mal	Badly	N/A
Más o menos	So-so	N/A
Gracias	Thank you	N/A
¿Y tú?	And you? (informal)	N/A
¿Y usted?	And you? (formal)	N/A
Estoy	I am	estoy, estás, está, estamos, estáis, están

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