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Spanish survival phrases

The eight phrases that keep a conversation going when your Spanish runs out: ask someone to slow down or repeat, say no politely, and say goodbye.

A1 · Beginner 8 phrases European Spanish

  1. Por favor, habla despacio

    Please speak slowly

  2. ¿Puedes repetir eso?

    Can you repeat that?

  3. Hablo un poco

    I speak a little

  4. No, gracias

    No, thank you

  5. De nada

    You are welcome

  6. Adiós

    Goodbye

  7. Buenas noches

    Good night

  8. ¡Ayuda!

    Help!

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