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Everyday Sentences & Expressions in Spanish · B1

70 Spanish words and phrases for everyday sentences & expressions, at B1 level. Each entry shows the word, how to read it, what it means, and a full example sentence with translation.

o sea

in other words, I mean

Llega el lunes, o sea, pasado mañana.

He arrives Monday, in other words, the day after tomorrow.
en realidad

actually, in fact

Parece difícil, pero en realidad es muy sencillo.

It looks hard, but actually it's very simple.
de hecho

in fact, as a matter of fact

De hecho, ya había hablado con ella antes.

In fact, I had already spoken with her before.
por lo menos

at least

Por lo menos llegamos antes de la lluvia.

At least we got here before the rain.
sobre todo

above all, especially

Me gusta cocinar, sobre todo los fines de semana.

I like cooking, especially on weekends.
ni siquiera

not even

Ni siquiera tuve tiempo de desayunar.

I didn't even have time for breakfast.
menos mal

thank goodness, just as well

Menos mal que guardé una copia del archivo.

Thank goodness I saved a copy of the file.
da igual

it doesn't matter, whatever

Da igual si vamos en tren o en autobús.

It doesn't matter whether we go by train or by bus.
tener ganas de

to feel like (doing something)

Tengo ganas de pasar un día en la playa.

I feel like spending a day at the beach.
hacer caso

to pay attention to, to listen to (someone)

Deberías hacer caso a los consejos de tu madre.

You should listen to your mother's advice.
sin embargo

however, nevertheless

Estudió mucho; sin embargo, no aprobó el examen.

She studied a lot; however, she didn't pass the exam.
de todos modos

anyway, in any case

De todos modos, pensaba salir esta tarde.

Anyway, I was planning to go out this afternoon.
desde luego

certainly, definitely

Desde luego, no pienso repetir esa experiencia.

I certainly don't plan to repeat that experience.
en cambio

on the other hand, whereas

A mí me gusta el frío; a ella, en cambio, el calor.

I like the cold; she, on the other hand, likes the heat.
así que

so, therefore

Se me hizo tarde, así que tomé un taxi.

I was running late, so I took a taxi.
mientras tanto

meanwhile

Yo preparo la cena; mientras tanto, pon la mesa.

I'll make dinner; meanwhile, set the table.
por lo visto

apparently

Por lo visto, cambiaron la fecha de la reunión.

Apparently they changed the date of the meeting.
cada vez más

more and more

Cada vez más gente trabaja desde casa.

More and more people work from home.
de repente

suddenly

De repente se fue la luz en todo el edificio.

Suddenly the power went out in the whole building.
en general

in general, generally

En general, prefiero quedarme en casa entre semana.

In general, I prefer to stay home on weekdays.
por si acaso

just in case

Llevo dinero en efectivo por si acaso.

I carry cash just in case.
en fin

anyway, well (wrapping up)

En fin, ya hablaremos con más calma.

Anyway, we'll talk more calmly another time.
ya que

since, given that

Ya que estás aquí, ayúdame con las cajas.

Since you're here, help me with the boxes.
aunque

although, even though

Aunque llueva, saldremos a caminar.

Even if it rains, we'll go out for a walk.
extrañar

to miss (someone/something) (Spain: echar de menos)

Extraño mucho la comida de mi país.

I really miss the food from my country.
estar harto de

to be fed up with

Estoy harto de escuchar siempre las mismas excusas.

I'm fed up with always hearing the same excuses.
tener sentido

to make sense

Lo que dices tiene mucho sentido.

What you're saying makes a lot of sense.
de vez en cuando

from time to time

De vez en cuando salimos a cenar fuera.

From time to time we go out for dinner.
enseguida

right away

Siéntate, enseguida te traigo la carta.

Have a seat, I'll bring you the menu right away.
por fin

finally, at last

Por fin encontré las llaves que perdí.

I finally found the keys I lost.
encima

on top of that, to make matters worse

Llegó tarde y encima sin avisar.

He arrived late and on top of that without letting us know.
tener que ver con

to have to do with

Su reacción no tiene nada que ver contigo.

His reaction has nothing to do with you.
darse cuenta de

to realize

No me di cuenta de que ya era tan tarde.

I didn't realize it was already so late.
acabar de

to have just (done something)

Acabo de hablar con el médico por teléfono.

I've just spoken with the doctor on the phone.
quedar en

to agree on, to arrange to

Quedamos en vernos frente al cine.

We agreed to meet in front of the cinema.
ojalá

hopefully, I hope

Ojalá no haya mucho tráfico hoy.

Hopefully there won't be much traffic today.
más bien

rather, more like

No estoy enojado, más bien estoy preocupado.

I'm not angry, rather I'm worried.
de momento

for now, at the moment

De momento no necesitamos nada más, gracias.

For now we don't need anything else, thanks.
¡qué barbaridad!

that's outrageous!, how awful!

¡Qué barbaridad! Subieron el alquiler otra vez.

That's outrageous! They raised the rent again.
caer bien

to come across well, to be likeable

Tu amiga me cae muy bien, es divertidísima.

I really like your friend, she's so much fun.
O sea, que al final no vienes.

So basically, in the end you're not coming.
En realidad, no me molesta esperar.

Actually, I don't mind waiting.
De hecho, ya lo había pensado antes.

In fact, I had already thought about it before.
Por lo menos avísame si vas a llegar tarde.

At least let me know if you're going to be late.
Sobre todo, no te olvides del pasaporte.

Above all, don't forget your passport.
Ni siquiera me llamó para disculparse.

He didn't even call to apologize.
¡Menos mal que trajiste el paraguas!

Thank goodness you brought the umbrella!
Me da igual, elige tú el restaurante.

I don't mind, you choose the restaurant.
Tengo muchas ganas de verte otra vez.

I really want to see you again.
No le hagas caso, siempre exagera.

Don't pay attention to him, he always exaggerates.
Espero que todo salga bien mañana.

I hope everything goes well tomorrow.
Ojalá tengas suerte en la entrevista.

I hope you have luck in the interview.
Quiero que me digas la verdad.

I want you to tell me the truth.
No creo que sea buena idea.

I don't think it's a good idea.
Cuando llegues, mándame un mensaje.

When you arrive, send me a message.
Aunque estoy cansado, prefiero terminarlo hoy.

Even though I'm tired, I'd rather finish it today.
Es que no me acordé de avisarte.

It's just that I forgot to let you know.
Perdona que te moleste, pero es urgente.

Sorry to bother you, but it's urgent.

polite Perdone que le moleste, pero es urgente.
¿Te importaría echarme una mano?

Would you mind giving me a hand?

polite ¿Le importaría echarme una mano?
La verdad, no sé qué decirte.

Honestly, I don't know what to tell you.
Estoy harto de esperar tanto.

I'm fed up with waiting so long.
Se me olvidó por completo, lo siento.

It completely slipped my mind, I'm sorry.
No te preocupes, ya me encargo yo.

Don't worry, I'll take care of it.
Por si acaso, llévate una chaqueta.

Just in case, take a jacket with you.
De todos modos, gracias por intentarlo.

Anyway, thanks for trying.
Me alegro mucho de que estés mejor.

I'm very glad you're feeling better.
¿Podrías esperarme cinco minutos?

Could you wait five minutes for me?
Lo siento, se me hizo tarde.

Sorry, I lost track of time.
En fin, mejor lo dejamos para otro día.

Anyway, we'd better leave it for another day.
No dudes en llamarme si necesitas algo.

Don't hesitate to call me if you need anything.

polite No dude en llamarme si necesita algo.

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