1,000 most common Spanish words
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The 1,000 words that cover about 74% of everyday spoken Spanish, ranked by frequency. Print it, pin it up, work down it.
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20 pages, ranked #1 to #1,000, with part of speech and meaning. The download opens right away.
What the pages look like
Real pages from the PDF. One word per line: rank, Spanish, type, English.
The first 12 words on the list
These alone appear in almost every Spanish sentence you will hear.
| Rank | Spanish | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | ser | to be (permanent) |
| #2 | estar | to be (temporary) |
| #3 | ir | to go |
| #4 | tener | to have |
| #5 | haber | to have |
| #6 | qué | what |
| #7 | hacer | to do |
| #8 | poder | to be able to |
| #9 | te | you |
| #10 | con | with |
| #11 | decir | to say |
| #12 | querer | to want |
Prefer to browse online? See the full most common Spanish words list with example sentences, or check how far down it you already are with the Spanish vocabulary test.
FAQ
What is in the PDF?
The 1,000 most common Spanish words in rank order, each with its part of speech and English meaning. It is 20 printable pages.
Is it really free?
Yes. Enter your email and the download opens straight away; we also send you the link. You can browse the same words online on the most common Spanish words page without signing up.
How should I use the list?
Learn it top to bottom. The first 100 words cover about half of everyday spoken Spanish, 500 cover about 67% and all 1,000 cover about 74%. Study 10 to 15 new words a day and review them on day 3 and day 7.
Is there a version with exercises?
Yes. The Top 1,500 workbook extends the list to 1,500 words and adds example sentences, an exercise page per unit, review tests and an answer key. It is a €5 printable PDF.