Spanish for Small Talk, Work and School

The most common Spanish phrases for small talk, work and school are “Tengo una reunión a las nueve.” (I have a meeting at nine.), “¿Cuál es la tarea?” (What is the homework?), “Hace buen tiempo hoy.” (Nice weather today.), “Fui al cine.” (I went to the movies.) and “Mantengámonos en contacto.” (Let's keep in touch.). Below are all 33, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.

33 phrases · 5 situations · #301–333 of 333 · Updated

At work

Meetings, emails, deadlines and breaks.

  1. #301 Tengo una reunión a las nueve. I have a meeting at nine.
  2. #302 Estoy ocupado ahora. I'm busy right now.
  3. #303 ¿Podemos hablar más tarde? Can we talk later?
  4. #304 Envíame el archivo. Send me the file.
  5. #305 ¿Recibiste mi correo? Did you get my email?
  6. #306 Terminé el informe. I finished the report.
  7. #307 Necesito más tiempo. I need a deadline extension.
  8. #318 Trabajo desde casa. I work from home.
  9. #319 Estoy en descanso. I'm on a break.
  10. #320 ¿A qué hora terminas de trabajar? What time do you finish work?

At school

Homework, exams and the classroom.

  1. #308 ¿Cuál es la tarea? What is the homework?
  2. #309 El examen es la próxima semana. The exam is next week.
  3. #310 Aprobé el examen. I passed the test.
  4. #311 Reprobé el examen. I failed the test.
  5. #312 ¿Puedes explicar otra vez? Can you explain again?
  6. #313 Tengo una pregunta. I have a question.
  7. #314 Escríbelo en la pizarra. Write it on the board.
  8. #315 Abran sus libros. Open your books.
  9. #316 Escuchen con atención. Listen carefully.
  10. #317 Tomen apuntes. Take notes.

Small talk questions

Easy questions to start a conversation.

  1. #321 Hace buen tiempo hoy. Nice weather today.
  2. #322 ¿Qué planes tienes para el fin de semana? What are your plans for the weekend?
  3. #324 ¿Te gustan los deportes? Do you like sports?
  4. #326 ¿Cuál es tu comida favorita? What's your favorite food?
  5. #328 ¿Has visto este programa? Have you seen this show?

Talking about yourself

Short answers about what you like to do.

  1. #323 Fui al cine. I went to the movies.
  2. #325 Juego tenis los sábados. I play tennis on Saturdays.
  3. #327 Me gusta leer. I enjoy reading.

Ending a conversation

Leave on a friendly note and keep in touch.

  1. #329 Mantengámonos en contacto. Let's keep in touch.
  2. #330 Escríbeme más tarde. Text me later.
  3. #331 Sigamos siendo amigos. Let's stay friends.
  4. #332 Fue un gusto hablar contigo. It was nice talking to you.
  5. #333 ¡Hasta la próxima! See you next time!

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What are the most common Spanish phrases for small talk, work and school?

The most common Spanish phrases for small talk, work and school are “Tengo una reunión a las nueve.” (I have a meeting at nine.), “¿Cuál es la tarea?” (What is the homework?), “Hace buen tiempo hoy.” (Nice weather today.), “Fui al cine.” (I went to the movies.) and “Mantengámonos en contacto.” (Let's keep in touch.). All 33 are on this page, grouped by situation.

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