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A2 Spanish Vocabulary: 100 Elementary Words
A2 is where Spanish starts feeling usable. At this level you move past survival phrases into describing routines, making comparisons, and talking about the past and future. The 100 words below are the highest-frequency vocabulary from CEFR level A2, ordered by how often they appear in real Spanish.
You will notice more abstract nouns and a wider range of verbs than in the A1 list. That is deliberate: A2 vocabulary is what lets you connect simple ideas into actual conversation.
In Lingular these words unlock as your character levels up — the game's difficulty system introduces A2 vocabulary once your A1 accuracy is solid, so you are never flooded with words you are not ready for.
| # | Spanish | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | la solución | solution | La solución a este problema es sencilla.The solution to this problem is simple. |
| 2 | el negocio | business | Mi padre tiene un negocio de informática.My father has an IT business. |
| 3 | el autor | author | El autor del libro es muy reconocido.The author of the book is very well-known. |
| 4 | el baile | dance | El baile fue increíble, todos disfrutaron.The dance was amazing, everyone enjoyed it. |
| 5 | famoso | famous | Esa cantante es muy famosa en todo el mundo.That singer is very famous worldwide. |
| 6 | la pasta | pasta | Me encanta la pasta con salsa de tomate.I love pasta with tomato sauce. |
| 7 | la actividad | activity | La actividad favorita de los niños es nadar.The children's favorite activity is swimming. |
| 8 | más o menos | more or less | Estoy más o menos bien, gracias.I am more or less okay, thank you. |
| 9 | social | social | Ella es muy social y siempre tiene amigos.She is very social and always has friends. |
| 10 | el sol | sun | El sol brilla fuerte hoy.The sun is shining brightly today. |
| 11 | duro | hard | El examen fue muy duro.The exam was very hard. |
| 12 | el/la poeta | poet | El poeta escribió un libro de poesía.The poet wrote a poetry book. |
| 13 | la isla | island | Vamos a pasar nuestras vacaciones en una isla tropical.We are going to spend our vacation on a tropical island. |
| 14 | internacional | international | La conferencia es internacional y vienen personas de todo el mundo.The conference is international and people from all over the world are coming. |
| 15 | original | original | Su idea fue muy original y creativa.His idea was very original and creative. |
| 16 | la taza | cup | La taza de café está sobre la mesa.The coffee cup is on the table. |
| 17 | loco | crazy | Estás loco si crees que voy a hacer eso.You're crazy if you think I'm going to do that. |
| 18 | la ciencia | science | La ciencia es fascinante.Science is fascinating. |
| 19 | la letra | letter | La letra de la canción es muy bonita.The letter of the song is very beautiful. |
| 20 | crear | to create | Me gusta crear cosas con mis manos.I like to create things with my hands. |
| 21 | buenos días | good morning | Buenos días, ¿cómo estás?Good morning, how are you? |
| 22 | personal | personal | Este es un asunto personal.This is a personal matter. |
| 23 | el ruso | Russian | El ruso es un idioma difícil.Russian is a difficult language. |
| 24 | la recepción | reception | La recepción está en el primer piso.The reception is on the first floor. |
| 25 | la banana | banana | Me gusta comer banana en el desayuno.I like to eat banana for breakfast. |
| 26 | la tarjeta | card | Necesito una tarjeta de crédito.I need a credit card. |
| 27 | la aventura | adventure | La aventura de viajar por el mundo es emocionante.The adventure of traveling the world is exciting. |
| 28 | la boda | wedding | La boda fue muy elegante.The wedding was very elegant. |
| 29 | el tráfico | traffic | El tráfico en la ciudad es muy denso.The traffic in the city is very heavy. |
| 30 | la sociedad | society | La sociedad está cambiando rápidamente.Society is changing rapidly. |
| 31 | el marido | husband | Mi marido es muy amable.My husband is very kind. |
| 32 | flexible | flexible | Ella es muy flexible con su horario.She is very flexible with her schedule. |
| 33 | organizado | organized | Me gusta tener un espacio organizado.I like to have an organized space. |
| 34 | sonreír | to smile | Es importante sonreír todos los días.It’s important to smile every day. |
| 35 | el norte | north | Vivimos al norte de la ciudad.We live to the north of the city. |
| 36 | la nieve | snow | La nieve cubre las montañas en invierno.The snow covers the mountains in winter. |
| 37 | comunicarse | to communicate | Es fundamental comunicarse de manera clara.It’s essential to communicate clearly. |
| 38 | la cámara | camera | Compré una cámara nueva para mis vacaciones.I bought a new camera for my vacation. |
| 39 | el cielo | sky | El cielo está muy despejado hoy.The sky is very clear today. |
| 40 | el grado | degree | El grado de dificultad de este examen es alto.The degree of difficulty of this exam is high. |
| 41 | activo | active | Ella es una persona muy activa.She is a very active person. |
| 42 | el palacio | palace | El palacio real es muy grande.The royal palace is very big. |
| 43 | nuestro | our | Esta es nuestra casa.This is our house. |
| 44 | reservar | to reserve | Necesito reservar una mesa para dos.I need to reserve a table for two. |
| 45 | la rosa | rose | Me regaló una rosa roja.He gave me a red rose. |
| 46 | fumar | to smoke | No se permite fumar en este lugar.Smoking is not allowed in this place. |
| 47 | kilo | kilo | Compré un kilo de manzanas.I bought a kilo of apples. |
| 48 | el plástico | plastic | Los productos de plástico dañan el medio ambiente.Plastic products harm the environment. |
| 49 | puro | pure | El agua pura es muy saludable.Pure water is very healthy. |
| 50 | el verbo | verb | El verbo "correr" significa moverse rápidamente.The verb "run" means to move quickly. |
| 51 | la navidad | Christmas | La Navidad es mi época favorita del año.Christmas is my favorite time of the year. |
| 52 | el mundo | world | El mundo es muy grande y diverso.The world is very big and diverse. |
| 53 | igual | equal | Todos deben recibir un trato igual.Everyone should receive equal treatment. |
| 54 | la comunicación | communication | La comunicación es clave en las relaciones.Communication is key in relationships. |
| 55 | la comunidad | community | La comunidad está trabajando junta por el bien común.The community is working together for the common good. |
| 56 | el hambre | hunger | El hambre es un problema global.Hunger is a global problem. |
| 57 | la ecología | ecology | La ecología estudia las interacciones entre los seres vivos.Ecology studies the interactions between living beings. |
| 58 | curioso | curious | El niño es muy curioso acerca de todo.The boy is very curious about everything. |
| 59 | la papa | potato | Me gusta comer papa frita.I like to eat fried potato. |
| 60 | tener frío | to be cold | Tengo frío porque hace mucho viento.I’m cold because it’s very windy. |
| 61 | precioso | precious | Ese anillo es muy precioso.That ring is very precious. |
| 62 | el patio | patio | Los niños juegan en el patio después de clase.The children play in the patio after class. |
| 63 | saltar | to jump | A los niños les gusta saltar en los charcos.Children like to jump in puddles. |
| 64 | informar | to inform | El profesor va a informar a los estudiantes sobre el examen.The teacher is going to inform the students about the exam. |
| 65 | la violencia | violence | La violencia nunca es la solución.Violence is never the solution. |
| 66 | fresco | fresh | Me gusta el aire fresco por la mañana.I like the fresh air in the morning. |
| 67 | la niña | girl | La niña está jugando con su muñeca.The girl is playing with her doll. |
| 68 | el diente | tooth | El dentista me sacó un diente.The dentist took out a tooth. |
| 69 | fantástico | fantastic | Fue un día fantástico en la playa.It was a fantastic day at the beach. |
| 70 | el mensaje | message | Recibí un mensaje de mi amigo.I received a message from my friend. |
| 71 | frío | cold | El agua está muy fría.The water is very cold. |
| 72 | modesto | modest | Ella tiene una personalidad muy modesta.She has a very modest personality. |
| 73 | el limón | lemon | Me gusta el jugo de limón.I like lemon juice. |
| 74 | el crítico | critic | El crítico de cine escribió una reseña positiva.The movie critic wrote a positive review. |
| 75 | la vacación | vacation | Fuimos a la playa durante nuestras vacaciones.We went to the beach during our vacation. |
| 76 | la memoria | memory | La memoria de mi abuelo es impresionante.My grandfather's memory is impressive. |
| 77 | la conservación | conservation | La conservación del medio ambiente es esencial.Environmental conservation is essential. |
| 78 | el vino | wine | Este vino tiene un sabor delicioso.This wine has a delicious taste. |
| 79 | la graduación | graduation | Mi graduación fue un evento muy especial.My graduation was a very special event. |
| 80 | el radio | radio | Escuchamos música en el radio.We listen to music on the radio. |
| 81 | la biología | biology | Estudio biología en la universidad.I study biology at university. |
| 82 | el metal | metal | El metal es un material muy resistente.Metal is a very durable material. |
| 83 | normalmente | normally | Normalmente, desayuno a las 7 de la mañana.Normally, I have breakfast at 7 in the morning. |
| 84 | el espacio | space | El espacio exterior es fascinante.Outer space is fascinating. |
| 85 | la invitación | invitation | Recibí una invitación para la fiesta.I received an invitation to the party. |
| 86 | la acción | action | La película tiene muchas escenas de acción.The movie has many action scenes. |
| 87 | la ducha | shower | Me siento relajado después de la ducha.I feel relaxed after the shower. |
| 88 | el golf | golf | Juego al golf los fines de semana.I play golf on weekends. |
| 89 | la inseguridad | insecurity | La inseguridad es un problema en algunas ciudades.Insecurity is a problem in some cities. |
| 90 | claro | clear | El cielo está claro hoy.The sky is clear today. |
| 91 | profesional | professional | Ella es una excelente profesional.She is an excellent professional. |
| 92 | buenas tardes | good afternoon | Buenas tardes, ¿cómo estás?Good afternoon, how are you? |
| 93 | tradicional | traditional | La comida de Navidad es muy tradicional en mi familia.Christmas food is very traditional in my family. |
| 94 | el gramo | gram | Necesito 100 gramos de azúcar.I need 100 grams of sugar. |
| 95 | el servicio | service | El servicio en este restaurante es excelente.The service at this restaurant is excellent. |
| 96 | la región | region | La región sur es conocida por sus playas.The southern region is known for its beaches. |
| 97 | tener hambre | to be hungry | Tengo hambre después de correr.I am hungry after running. |
| 98 | decidir | to decide | Es difícil decidir qué comer.It’s hard to decide what to eat. |
| 99 | la razón | reason | La razón de mi ausencia es personal.The reason for my absence is personal. |
| 100 | la biografía | biography | Estoy leyendo la biografía de un escritor famoso.I am reading the biography of a famous writer. |
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