Common firsts
yes – si
no – no
please – por favor
thank you – gracias
you’re welcome – de nada
sorry – perdon
What is your name? – Como se Llama?
My name is… – Mi nombre es…
Phrases
Do you speak English?
Habla Ingles?
Do you understand English?
Entiende Ud. El ingles
Do you understand me?
Me Entiende?
I do not speak Spanish.
No hablo español.
Yes sir; no madam
Si señor, no señora
Very little
Muy poco
I do not understand
No entiendo.
Please speak slowly
Hable despacio por favor
Do you understand me?
Me entiende Usted?
Please speak slowly.
Por favor hable despacio.
I wish to speak with an interpreter.
Quisiera hablar con un interprete.
What did you say?
Como dice?
What does it mean?
Que significa esto?
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