Common Everyday Phrases (Frases Cotidianas)
| Spanish Phrase | English Translation | Usage / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ¿Qué tal? | How’s it going? | Informal greeting |
| ¡Qué guay! | How cool! | Used to show excitement or approval |
| No pasa nada | It’s okay / No problem | Reassuring someone |
| ¡Ojo! | Watch out! / Careful! | Warning or attention |
| Me da igual | I don’t care | Expressing indifference |
| Venga | Come on / Let’s go | Motivating or encouraging |
| ¡Qué fuerte! | Wow! / That’s crazy! | Surprise or disbelief |
| A lo mejor | Maybe / Perhaps | Uncertain situations |
| ¡Ni hablar! | No way! / Not a chance! | Strong disagreement |
| ¿En serio? | Really? / Are you serious? | Showing surprise or doubt |
Formal vs Informal Expressions
Formal greeting: ¿Cómo está usted? → How are you?
Informal greeting: ¿Qué tal? → How’s it going?
Formal thanks: Le agradezco mucho → I really thank you
Informal thanks: Gracias / Mil gracias → Thanks / Thanks a lot
Phrases to Use in Conversations
Agreeing: Claro → Of course
Disagreeing: No estoy de acuerdo → I don’t agree
Asking for clarification: ¿Cómo dices? → What did you say?
Expressing surprise: ¡No me digas! → You don’t say! / No way!
Expressing opinion: En mi opinión… → In my opinion…
Common Mistakes
❌ “Yo estoy de acuerdo contigo.” ✔️ Correct, but native speakers often just say: “De acuerdo.”
❌ “No pasa nada malo.” ✔️ Correct: “No pasa nada.”
❌ “Muy bueno!” ✔️ Correct native phrase: “¡Qué guay!”
LET'S PRACTICE!
Practice Spanish Phrases Used by Natives – FREE Exercises
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Exercise 1: Multiple Choice – Informal Greeting
How do natives say "How’s it going?" informally?
Exercise 2: Write the Phrase
“It’s okay / No problem” in Spanish:
Exercise 3: Translate to English
“¡Qué fuerte!”
Exercise 4: Correct the Mistake
No pasa nada malo.
Exercise 5: Fill in the Blank
“________!” → Surprise or disbelief
