The Spanish alphabet is much different from the English. We both pronounce our letters differently but it is important to learn how to spell in any language.
HOW TO SAY THE ALPHABET IN SPANISH
Things to remember:
1) H is silent.
2) N and Ñ do not make the same sounds.
3) V is pronounced the same as B.
A way to use the Spanish alphabet is if you or someone else is trying to study for a Spanish spelling test.
The days of the week
The days of the week are very different in Spanish compared to the days of the week in English. They are spelled differently and all beginning letters of each word in Spanish must start with a lowercase letter.
What day is today? = ¿Qué día es hoy?
What day is tomorrow? = ¿Qué día es mañana?
Tomorrow is= Mañana es…
Today is = Hoy es…
The days of the week can be used in a real life situation when you need to ask someone what day of the week is that day or the next day.
Tú vs. usted
In spanish when you are talking to someone important who you are not close with, you need to use the term Usted. When they talk to you they will most likely use the term tú, which would indicate that you are not ranked as high.
This can be used in a real life situation when you are having an interview. You would use usted.
Knowing the weather
¿Qué tiempo hace?
What is the weather?
Knowing how to ask the weather in Spanish if only so you don’t get rained on knowing how to ask the weather is important so you are always up to date.
The seasons are:
el invierno = Winter
La primavera = Spring
El verano = Summer
El Otoño = Fall
This information can be important if you are planning an outdoor party and need to know the weather.
The “Magic” Words
You need the “magic” words in every language! Please and thank you is important you need to be polite and respectful no matter what language you speak.
Ways to say thank you:
¡Gracias! (Thanks)
¡Muchas Gracias! (Thank you so much!)
¡Muy amable gracias! (WOW! Thanks)
Your welcome:
De nada (No problem)
Por nada (Your welcome)
No hay de que (Don’t worry about it)
Ways to say excuse me:
¡Disculpe! (Attention)
¡Perdon! (Sorry)
¡Con permiso! (Move)
If you are trying to teach your little brother or sister how to be polite in Spanish or if you just want to be respectful then knowing what to say will help you.
