The Spanish Video Phrasebook
by Memrise
- "this was a total success!"
- "everything is under control"
- "it was out of control"
- "who's missing?"
- "there's no need"
- "I have no words"
- "or else ..."
- "who else?"
- "I love someone else"
- "what's the point?"
- "what's the plan?"
- "does that make sense?"
- "that makes no sense"
- "what are you thinking about?"
- "we look forward to seeing you"
- "we look forward to meeting you"
- "calm down"
- "be quiet"
- "it was the obvious choice"
- "we have to make a decision"
- "that was a wise decision"
- "the good value for money"
- "these are tough times"
- "understood"
- "this is a matter of opinion"
- "at any cost"
- "too little, too late"
- "it takes two to tango"
- "no pain, no gain"
- "practice makes perfect"
- "experience is the best teacher"
- "don't beat around the bush"
- "the die is cast"
- "God works in mysterious ways"
- "to make a mountain out of a molehill"
- "I can't complain"
- "I have an interview!"
- "she's always busy"
- "do you like your job?"
- "it's not the job of my dreams"
- "my boss is a clown"
- "my colleagues treat me really well"
- "there are no bad vibes"
- "the salary isn't bad"
- "I'm extremely bored"
- "I wish / I hope that"
- "if I could ..."
- "if I quit my job I'd be happier"
- "I wish I was self-employed"
- "we always want what we don't have"
- "I spend more than I earn"
- "everything has its pros"
- "if I could, I'd stop working"
- "you don't say!"
- "there are more important things in life"
- "I'd rather work part-time"
- "one needs to eat"
- "I never thought I'd end up in an office"
- "I've seen a job offer"
- "they ask for five years of experience and two MAs"
- "she's been jobless for two months"
- "I don't like to gossip, but ..."
- "the new guy is a suck-up"
- "they should fire him for slacking"
- "she's always late"
- "he's badmouthing all of us"
- "jealousy is such a bad thing!"
- "I'm fed up with everything"
- "we're all stressed"
- "you need to switch off"
- "tomorrow I'm taking the day off!"
- "shall we go for drinks after work?"
- "hi"
- "how's it going?"
- "what's your name?"
- "my name's ..."
- "nice to meet you (said by a man)"
- "nice to meet you (said by a woman)"
- "thank you very much"
- "you're welcome"
- "I love you"
- "okay / all right"
- "excellent!"
- "not very well"
- "I'm sorry"
- "excuse me"
- "is there WiFi?"
- "yes"
- "no"
- "why?"
- "I don't know"
- "please"
- "do you speak English?"
- "what does it mean?"
- "what?"
- "cheers! (toast) / bless you!"
- "let's go! / come on!"
- "goodbye"
- "very well"
- "how about you?"
- "me too"
- "see you later"
- "good morning"
- "good afternoon"
- "where's the toilet?"
- "I don't think so"
- "wait! / hang on!"
- "good luck"
- "maybe"
- "likewise"
- "I don't understand anything"
- "leave me alone"
- "no worries"
- "here you are"
- "I'm English (said by a man)"
- "I'm English (said by a woman)"
- "really?"
- "I only speak a bit of Spanish"
- "could you please speak slower?"
- "how much is it?"
- "congratulations"
- "good night / good evening"
- "me neither"
- "have you got any condoms?"
- "sure / of course"
- "I don't have time"
- "I'm not interested"
- "what a shame!"
- "it's not possible"
- "what's this?"
- "I'm hungry"
- "enjoy your meal!"
- "I don't have any money"
- "help!"
- "crap!"
- "awesome / great"
- "can I sit here?"
- "it's hot! (the weather)"
- "right? / isn't it?"
- "you're not from here, are you?"
- "where?"
- "when?"
- "where are you from?"
- "I'm from the UK"
- "what are you doing in Spain?"
- "I'm on holiday"
- "how great!"
- "I've been here for a month"
- "I leave / I'm leaving"
- "when are you leaving?"
- "today"
- "tomorrow"
- "the day after tomorrow"
- "by the way"
- "what do you do?"
- "I'm a student"
- "I study architecture"
- "I work in a school"
- "what do you think of Spain?"
- "I love it"
- "I love your accent"
- "where do you live? (singular)"
- "but"
- "I live in Madrid, but I'm from Granada"
- "may I ... ? / can I ... ?"
- "here"
- "we stay / we're staying"
- "we're staying in Madrid for three days"
- "what do you recommend we do?"
- "it depends"
- "what are you guys interested in?"
- "I like it"
- "I don't like going shopping"
- "we like watching football"
- "there aren't just museums in Madrid"
- "there are many charming spots"
- "is it open?"
- "everyday"
- "it's closed on Mondays"
- "it's open from 9 to 6"
- "is there a discount?"
- "free of charge"
- "it's free for students"
- "it's a very authentic tapas bar"
- "we want to go out tonight"
- "that's so cool!"
- "do you know any place ... ?"
- "the neighbourhood of Malasaña is very trendy"
- "it's full of hipsters"
- "it sounds good"
- "in the morning"
- "in the afternoon"
- "you guys can go to the market on Sunday"
- "careful! / watch out!"
- "beware of pickpocketers"
- "table for two, please"
- "are you ready to order?"
- "what would you like to have?"
- "the daily special"
- "has somebody taken your order? (plural)"
- "for starters we've got mixed salad"
- "quite / enough"
- "the portions are quite big"
- "could we have ... ?"
- "what is the typical dish?"
- "we haven't got any omelette left"
- "to share"
- "that looks tasty!"
- "do you have anything vegetarian?"
- "does it have meat?"
- "could we have one portion of spicy potatoes?"
- "two (plates of) fried squid rings"
- "the same for me"
- "another beer with lime, please"
- "how is everything?"
- "bad"
- "spicy"
- "bland"
- "it's delicious!"
- "could you bring us ... ?"
- "could you bring us the menu?"
- "right now"
- "is it possible to pay with card?"
- "can we pay?"
- "shall we leave a tip?"
- "cat got your tongue?"
- "the cat is out of the bag"
- "it's raining cats and dogs"
- "all bark and no bite"
- "all roads lead to Rome"
- "Rome wasn't built in a day"
- "put your past behind you"
- "let’s give it a try"
- "this is my final offer"
- "it's a deal!"
- "what’s the next step?"
- "in what way?"
- "it isn't that simple"
- "what’s your opinion?"
- "I really put my foot in it"
- "would you like to meet my family?"
- "who?"
- "this is my favourite sister"
- "these are my parents"
- "is she your friend or your girlfriend?"
- "he's not fat, he's just chubby"
- "he's very nice, but he's a pain in the backside"
- "you look nothing like your brother"
- "he's uglier than me"
- "she's the smartest in the family"
- "I've got fourteen cousins"
- "are they as good-looking as you?"
- "how old are you?"
- "age is relative"
- "do you get along with your family?"
- "they're all crazy"
- "we're very close"
- "I really like his boyfriend"
- "I can't stand my brother-in-law"
- "it's the same all over the world"
- "could you ... ? (singular informal)"
- "I'm looking for the main square"
- "could you tell me how to get there?"
- "I'm lost"
- "excuse me, ¿how do I get to el Retiro?"
- "I have no idea"
- "how far is it?"
- "it's between the cathedral and the bank"
- "it's far away"
- "you need to take the underground"
- "where do I need to change?"
- "you need to go to Callao and change there"
- "I'd like to go by foot"
- "are you sure?"
- "how long does it take ... ?"
- "how long does it take by bus?"
- "once"
- "go straight ahead"
- "after crossing, turn right"
- "take the first side-street"
- "the station is past the traffic lights"
- "once you get there, ask"
- "you can't miss it"
- "which line do I need to take?"
- "line number 2 is the red one"
- "how confusing!"
- "it's got a sea view"
- "I have booked a double room"
- "under what name?"
- "the kitchen is on the second floor"
- "breakfast is not included"
- "can we leave our luggage at reception?"
- "can I already go in the room?"
- "when do we need to check out?"
- "it doesn't work"
- "the air conditioning doesn't work"
- "the toilet's blocked"
- "which / which one"
- "could you give us a different room?"
- "what's the problem?"
- "there's too much noise"
- "there's no hot water"
- "the sheets are dirty"
- "there are bedbugs!"
- "ew, disgusting!"
- "has it been sorted yet?"
- "was this the dodgiest hotel you could find?"
- "the room hasn't been cleaned yet"
- "we are very sorry"
- "tell them to shut up!"
- "stop complaining!"
- "I need to buy tampons"
- "we're going to go to the supermarket"
- "I have forgotten / I have left"
- "I forgot my toothbrush"
- "again?"
- "what a mess!"
- "what else do you need?"
- "it's 50 euros"
- "what a rip-off!"
- "it's a steal"
- "you get what you pay for"
- "what can I get for my mum?"
- "souvenirs are tacky"
- "they've got everything"
- "let's see if I can find my size"
- "I'm going to try this on"
- "how do I look?"
- "it's too tight"
- "have you got a bigger size? (formal)"
- "I'm going to have a look"
- "you look great"
- "I need to withdraw some cash"
- "I'll keep it!"
- "she's jumping the queue!"
- "how cheeky!"
- "join the queue"
- "we can be friends"
- "no way!"
- "you're my soulmate"
- "I have a date tomorrow"
- "so exciting!"
- "it's nerve-wracking!"
- "how did you meet each other?"
- "we were introduced by a friend"
- "we met on Tinder"
- "it was love at first sight"
- "he's super cute"
- "I like him/her loads"
- "is he/she hitting on me?"
- "he's got a crush on you"
- "I can't stop thinking about her"
- "I think you're falling in love"
- "I don't want to get my heart broken"
- "should I text him/her yet?"
- "I miss you already"
- "god, that's so cheesy!"
- "he's/she's going too fast"
- "I can't advise you"
- "you two make a great couple"
- "how long have you been dating?"
- "you're driving me nuts"
- "I think it's over"
- "seriously?!"
- "I can't believe it"
- "why did you break up?"
- "it's none of your business"
- "he/she was cheating on me"
- "he was jealous of my friends"
- "she said I was opressing her"
- "we were arguing all the time"
- "nothing lasts forever"
- "you deserve better"
- "I still have feelings for him"
- "get over it already!"
- "will you forgive me?"
- "I want us to make up"
- "what do you think of open relationships?"
- "how many stops left?"
- "ask the driver"
- "hey, what did she say?"
- "where do I need to get off?"
- "there's a bus strike"
- "what bad luck!"
- "it's delayed"
- "it's normally on time"
- "could I get a return ticket?"
- "well, I can't give you change"
- "does anyone have a bag?"
- "it's just that I get carsick"
- "come on, hurry up!"
- "how long until we get there?"
- "are we there yet?"
- "he said there's a traffic jam"
- "you need to show your ticket to the inspector"
- "I think this is my seat"
- "have a good trip!"
- "hey (formal)"
- "hey (informal)"
- "hey, could you let me know?"
- "the next one"
- "I didn't hear"
- "the timetable is wrong"
- "wow, you're right"
- "mum, I have missed the plane"
- "I got the station wrong"
- "you've got to be kidding!"
- "it's like looking for a needle in a haystack"
- "a bird in the hand ... "
- "curiosity killed the cat"
- "what's done is done"
- "don't look a gift horse in the mouth"
- "you can't make an omelette without breaking eggs"
- "it's always darkest just before the dawn"
- "beginner's luck"
- "picture-perfect"
- "the spitting image"
- "a red herring"
- "in the blink of an eye"
- "break a leg!"
- "it's my birthday"
- "I feel like ..."
- "we should"
- "we should celebrate it"
- "what do you guys feel like doing?"
- "honestly"
- "I don't feel like it to be honest"
- "the weather is going to be nice"
- "okay, let's do it"
- "how many people shall we invite?"
- "the more the merrier"
- "who else is coming?"
- "the neighbours will complain, as usual"
- "I'm in charge of the music"
- "shall I cook paella?"
- "the paella doesn't contain chorizo"
- "do we need to bring anything?"
- "OK, we'll bring some snacks"
- "I'm not going to be able to come"
- "I already have plans"
- "what a lousy excuse!"
- "at what time does it start?"
- "at one o'clock"
- "what if ... ?"
- "don't bail out"
- "what if we change the music?"
- "we'll have an amazing time"
- "I'm so looking forward to it"
- "I'm definitely coming"
- "I'm on my way"
- "can I bring my boyfriend?"
- "let's see if he doesn't mess it up"
- "you're so unbelievably wasted"
- "I've had enough reggaeton"
- "we finished at 5 am in the morning"
- "who is this boy?"
- "my brother studies at university"
- "my daughter goes to kindergarten"
- "to move (something)"
- "to move (house) "
- "to retire (oneself)"
- "quite / fairly"
- "tell me about your family"
- "we usually go abroad in the winter"
- "my parents will retire in about three years"
- "my grandparents still go skiing"
- "we still play badminton together on Wednesdays"
- "which city should we visit?"
- "you have to have a ticket and a visa"
- "you have to show your passport in the airport"
- "we have to go by taxi"
- "my luggage weighs too much"
- "we're going to the mountain"
- "we have to fly to Japan tonight"
- "the flight has been delayed"
- "it's a long journey"
- "when are you going to leave?"
- "have a good flight"
- "how was your holiday?"
- "why did you go to Europe?"
- " ... because it's such an interesting place"
- "what did you like best?"
- "we had a very good time parachuting"
- "the Indian restaurant was definitely the best one"
- "he was a little bit disappointed"
- "suddenly, I got very scared"
- "I got so scared I dropped my ice cream"
- "I didn't bring my toothbrush"
- "we went to a nice hotel by the sea"
- "I helped my father in the kitchen yesterday"
- "we waited for two weeks"
- "we already asked him that"
- "I studied in Japan for two months"
- "we ordered four starters"
- "they lived in China for eight years"
- "I loved him"
- "I loved cakes and chocolate too much"
- "who ate my cake?"
- "he spoke Spanish very well"
- "we drank too much beer last night"
- "he bought that car twenty years ago"
- "we took a taxi last time"
- "I wrote a book two years ago"
- "last night they had dinner in the Spanish restaurant"
- "I thought you studied at university"
- "they didn't have dinner with us"
- "they made a big cake for you last year"
- "we slept on the train because we had no money for a hotel"
- "my grandpa always went for a run in the morning"
- "I knew you didn't eat enough"
- "I saw her in the library yesterday"
- "you met him in the club two weeks ago"
- "my son got really drunk last night"
- "we came to this country many years ago"
- "there were no good films to watch"
- "who was the first queen in Spain?"
- "the first queen in Spain was ..."
- "is there a king in the United States?"
- "in the United States there is neither king nor queen"
- "I met with the Minister to ask him"
- "the government doesn't have a lot of power"
- "the Socialist Party is pretty big"
- "the President is an excellent leader"
- "they are arriving in Madrid right now"
- "it's clearing up now"
- "the dentist is looking at her tooth right now"
- "at the moment they're speaking French"
- "right now we're having dinner in the garden"
- "it was raining when we stopped"
- "I was buying his present when he walked into the shop"
- "my father was speaking to my mother when I arrived home"
- "the sun was shining where they were"
- "it was raining where we live"
- "when is the next election?"
- "the next election is in two years"
- "do you think the President is reliable?"
- "I think polls are often unreliable"
- "I suggest lowering taxes"
- "religion is an important topic"
- "debates about the economy make the Popular Party nervous"
- "this year, the Socialist Party will get better results"