Spanish Phrasebook: Numbers and Adjectives

Numbers

• Uno translates to 1; the foundation of counting in Spanish.
• Diez represents 10, a key milestone in basic arithmetic.
• Quince means 15, showcasing numbers in the teenage range.
• Cien stands for 100; essential for higher numerical understanding.
• Mil means 1000, critical for comprehending large quantities.

Adjectives

• Bonito (a) translates to pretty, used commonly in descriptions.
• Alto (a) means tall, often applied to height in various contexts.
• Rápido (a) translates to fast, relevant for describing speed.
• Grande means big, used to express size and dimensions.

Ser vs. Estar

• "Yo soy" translates to "I am" in a permanent sense, indicating characteristics.
• "Yo estoy" translates to "I am" in a temporary sense, relating to states or conditions.
• "Tú eres" means "You are" (permanent), relevant for individuals' traits.
• "Tú estás" translates to "You are" (temporary), indicating current emotions or locations.

Telling Time

• "¿Qué hora es?" means "What time is it?" essential for understanding time inquiries.
• "Son las dos y media" translates to "It's 2:30", representing half-past two.
• "Son las tres menos cuarto" means "It's 2:45", indicating a quarter to three.

Common Questions

• "¿Cómo estás?" translates to "How are you?", a common greeting inquiry.
• "¿Dónde vives?" means "Where do you live?", relevant for asking about locations.
• "¿Qué hora es?" translates again to "What time is it?", reinforcing time-related questions.