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Common Spanish Words and Phrases That Help You Communicate
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This article provides common Spanish words and phrases to help beginners communicate effectively. It emphasizes the simplicity of starting to speak Spanish and offers practical tips for using key phrases.
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Learning a new language is exciting—but figuring out how to actually start speaking? That can feel a little overwhelming.
If you're learning Spanish, these four go-to phrases will help you start chatting from day one.
Hay is a small word that covers a lot of situations! It means 'there is' or 'there are.'