{"id":142744,"date":"2023-10-04T21:31:42","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T01:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/spanish-small-talk\/"},"modified":"2025-02-27T20:50:13","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T01:50:13","slug":"spanish-small-talk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/spanish\/spanish-small-talk\/","title":{"rendered":"85 Phrases for Small Talk in Spanish"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the realm of social interactions, few skills are as essential as the ability to engage in casual conversations.\u00a0The art of ‘small talk’ is a vital part of everyday communication in Spanish-speaking countries.<\/p>\n

With the questions and phrases below, from friendly greetings to commentary about the weather, you’ll be able to strike up a conversation with anyone\u2014and get some great practice speaking Spanish.<\/p>\n

In addition to this post, we also have a lesson from our YouTube channel<\/a> which covers Spanish conversation basics:<\/p>\n

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Greetings in Spanish<\/h2>\n

\"man-and-woman-waving-to-each-other\"<\/p>\n

The least complicated way to strike up some small talk is to say hello! Here are a few ways to greet someone in Spanish:<\/p>\n

(Throughout the post, we’ll put the formal usted <\/em>version first and then the informal t\u00fa <\/em>version<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Spanish<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Hola<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>Hello\/Hi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Buenos d\u00edas<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>Good morning <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Buenas tardes<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>Good afternoon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Buenas noches<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>Good evening<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfC\u00f3mo est\u00e1?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfC\u00f3mo est\u00e1s?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		How are you? (formal\/informal)
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\n *\u00bfQu\u00e9 tal? <\/a>\n <\/i> is another informal form<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Estoy bien, gracias.<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>I\u2019m fine, thanks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfY usted?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfY t\u00fa?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		And you? <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Introductions in Spanish<\/h2>\n

\"two-women-shaking-hands-in-office\"<\/p>\n

If you’re meeting someone for the first time, you’ll need to know these basics:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Spanish<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Mucho gusto.<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>Nice to meet you.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Igualmente.<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>Likewise.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfC\u00f3mo se llama?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfC\u00f3mo te llamas? <\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		What's your name?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Me llamo...<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n Mi nombre es...<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		My name is...<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfHabla espa\u00f1ol?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfHablas espa\u00f1ol?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		Do you speak Spanish? <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Un poco.<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>A little. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mas o menos.<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>More or less. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Small Talk About the Weather<\/h2>\n

\"woman-with-umbrella-after-rain-clears\"<\/p>\n

Chatting about the weather is a great ice-breaker! Here are some phrases to help you out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Spanish<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Hace buen tiempo.<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>The weather is nice.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Parece que va a llover.<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>It looks like it's going to rain. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a1Qu\u00e9 calor!<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>It's so hot! <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hace fr\u00edo.<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>It's cold.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Est\u00e1 fresco esta ma\u00f1ana.<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>It's cool this morning.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
El d\u00eda est\u00e1 despejado. <\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>The day is clear.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Es un d\u00eda hermoso.<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>It's a beautiful day.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a1El viento est\u00e1 super fuerte!<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>The wind is super strong!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a1Este clima es horrible!<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>This weather is horrible!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Se espera una tormenta.<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>A storm is expected.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfQu\u00e9 tiempo hace hoy? <\/a>\n <\/td>What's the weather like today?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfVio el pron\u00f3stico del tiempo?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfViste el pron\u00f3stico del tiempo?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		Did you see the weather forecast?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Getting to Know Someone<\/h2>\n

\"two-men-chatting-in-cafe\"<\/p>\n

Once you’ve covered the basics, you can start getting to know someone better with some questions about their life and family:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Spanish<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
\u00bfDe d\u00f3nde es?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfDe d\u00f3nde eres?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		Where are you from? <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Soy de...<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>I'm from...<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfUsted es de por aqu\u00ed?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfEres de por aqu\u00ed? <\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		Are you from around here? <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No, solo estoy de visita.<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>No, I'm just visiting. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
S\u00ed, vivo cerca.<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>Yes, I live nearby.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfCu\u00e1ntos a\u00f1os tiene?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfCu\u00e1ntos a\u00f1os tienes?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		How old are you? <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tengo...a\u00f1os.<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>I'm...years old.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfTiene hermanos?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfTienes hermanos?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		Do you have siblings? <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
S\u00ed, tengo...hermanos.<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>Yes, I have...siblings. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No, soy hijo \u00fanico.<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n No, soy hija \u00fanica.<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		No, I'm an only child. (masculine\/feminine)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Small Talk About Hobbies and Interests\u00a0<\/h2>\n

\"happy-couple-cooking-together\"<\/p>\n

Most people love talking about the things that make us individuals\u2014like hobbies<\/a>, food and shopping!<\/p>\n

Here are some phrases you can use to talk about hobbies and interests:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Spanish<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
\u00bfQu\u00e9 le gusta hacer en su tiempo libre?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfQu\u00e9 te gusta hacer en tu tiempo libre?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		What do you like to do in your free time?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfTiene alg\u00fan pasatiempo?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfTienes alg\u00fan pasatiempo?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		Do you have any hobbies?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Me gusta...<\/i> <\/a>\n + [infinitive verb]
\n
\n leer<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n correr<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n escuchar m\u00fasica<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n tocar m\u00fasica<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n bailar m\u00fasica<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n hacer deporte<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n cocinar<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n escribir<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		I like to...
\n
\nread
\nrun
\nlisten to music
\nplay music
\nbailar
\nplay sports<\/a>
\ncook
\nwrite<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfQu\u00e9 tipo de m\u00fasica le gusta?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfQu\u00e9 tipo de m\u00fasica te gusta?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		What kind of music do you like?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Me gusta...<\/i> <\/a>\n + [noun]
\n
\n la m\u00fasica rap<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n la m\u00fasica pop<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n la m\u00fasica clasica<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n el jazz<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		I like...
\n
\nrap music
\npop music
\nclassical music
\njazz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Small Talk About Sports<\/h2>\n

\"two-men-playing-basketball\"<\/p>\n

Sports are a universal topic that you can use to connect with others. Here are some questions and phrases to chat about your favorite sports<\/a> and teams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Spanish<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
\u00bfLe gusta el deporte?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfTe gusta el deporte?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		Do you like sports?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfCu\u00e1l es su deporte favorito?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfCu\u00e1l es tu deporte favorito?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		What's your favorite sport? <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfCu\u00e1l es su equipo favorito?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfCu\u00e1l es tu equipo favorito?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		What's your favorite team? <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfSigue alg\u00fan equipo deportivo?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfSigues alg\u00fan equipo deportivo?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		Do you follow any sports teams?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfPractica alg\u00fan deporte en tu tiempo libre?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfPracticas alg\u00fan deporte en tu tiempo libre? <\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		Do you play any sports in your free time?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfFue a alg\u00fan evento deportivo recientemente?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfFuiste a alg\u00fan evento deportivo recientemente?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		Did you attend any sports events recently?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Me gusta ver el f\u00fatbol. \u00bfA usted?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n Me gusta ver el f\u00fatbol. \u00bfA ti? <\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		I like watching soccer. How about you?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfHa jugado al tenis alguna vez?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfHas jugado al tenis alguna vez?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		Have you ever played tennis? <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfQui\u00e9n es su deportista favorito?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfQui\u00e9n es tu deportista favorito?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		Who's your favorite athlete?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfQu\u00e9 opina sobre los Juegos Ol\u00edmpicos?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfQu\u00e9 opinas sobre los Juegos Ol\u00edmpicos?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		What do you think about the Olympics?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfCu\u00e1l es el deporte m\u00e1s popular en su pa\u00eds?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfCu\u00e1l es el deporte m\u00e1s popular en tu pa\u00eds?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		What's the most popular sport in your country?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfVe el b\u00e9isbol?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfVes el b\u00e9isbol?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		Do you watch baseball?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfVio el partido anoche?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfViste el partigo anoche?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		Did you see the game last night?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Small Talk About Food<\/h2>\n

\"two-women-eating-and-drinking-at-restaurant\"<\/p>\n

Who doesn’t like talking about food<\/a>? Here are some ways to make small talk about food, restaurants and eating:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Spanish<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
\u00bfHay un buen restaurante cerca de aqu\u00ed?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>Is there a good restaurant nearby?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfCu\u00e1l es su comida favorita?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfCu\u00e1l es tu comida favorita?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		What's your favorite food?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfCu\u00e1l es su restaurante favorito?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfCu\u00e1l es tu restaurante favorito?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		What's your favorite restaurant?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfQu\u00e9 tipo de comida le gusta?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfQu\u00e9 tipo de comida te gusta?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		What kind of food do you like? <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfLe gustan los mariscos?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfTe gustan los mariscos?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		Do you like seafood? <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Me gusta la comida local.<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>I like the local food. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Soy vegetariano.<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n Soy vegetariana.<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		I'm vegetarian.(masculine\/feminine)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Me gusta el pescado.<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n<\/td>		I like fish. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Me gustan las hamburguesas.<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>I like hamburgers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Small Talk About Shopping<\/h2>\n

\"two-people-shopping-for-clothes\"<\/p>\n

Shopping<\/a> is always an adventure, and it’s a great bonding topic when you’re making small talk. Here are some phrases for chatting about your latest (or future) purchases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Spanish<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
\u00bfHay buenas tiendas cerca?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>Are there good shops nearby?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfLe gusta ir de compras?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfTe gusta ir de compras?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		Do you like to go shopping?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfD\u00f3nde le gusta ir de compras?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfD\u00f3nde te gusta ir de compras?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		Where do you like to go shopping? <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Voy de compras.<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>I'm going shopping. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfD\u00f3nde compr\u00f3 esa blusa?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfD\u00f3nde compraste esa blusa?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		Where did you buy that blouse? <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a1Me encanta su vestido! \u00bfD\u00f3nde lo compr\u00f3?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00a1Me encanta tu vestido! \u00bfD\u00f3nde lo compraste?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		I love your dress! Where'd you get it?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Asking About Travels and Plans\u00a0<\/h2>\n

\"two-women-chatting-in-hostel-dorm\"<\/p>\n

If you’re traveling the world, you’re bound to meet a plethora of new people. It’s great to have some questions you can ask them about their travels and plans:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Spanish<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Cuanto tiempo lleva aqui?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n Cuanto tiempo llevas aqui?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n<\/td>		How long have you been here?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfCu\u00e1ndo lleg\u00f3?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfCu\u00e1ndo llegaste?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		When did you arrive?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfCu\u00e1nto tiempo lleva viajando?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfCu\u00e1nto tiempo llevas viajando?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		How long have you been traveling?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfCu\u00e1l es su lugar favorito que ha visitado?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfCu\u00e1l es tu lugar favorito que has visitado?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		What's your favorite place you've visited?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfA d\u00f3nde ir\u00e1 despu\u00e9s?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfA d\u00f3nde ir\u00e1s despu\u00e9s?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		Where are you going next?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfCon qui\u00e9n viaja?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfCon qui\u00e9n viajas?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		Who are you traveling with?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfQu\u00e9 le gusta de viajar?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfQu\u00e9 te gusta de viajar?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		What do you like about traveling?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfTiene planes para el fin de semana?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfTienes planes para el fin de semana?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		Do you have plans for the weekend?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfQu\u00e9 va a hacer ma\u00f1ana?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfQu\u00e9 vas a hacer ma\u00f1ana?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		What are you doing tomorrow?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00bfQuiere salir conmigo?<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n \u00bfQuieres salir conmigo?<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		Do you want to go out with me? <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Saying Goodbye in Spanish<\/h2>\n

\"woman-saying-goodbye-on-video-call\"<\/p>\n

Close out the conversation with a wave and a smile\u2014and revel in your small talk success!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Spanish<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Adi\u00f3s<\/i> <\/a>\n \/ Chao<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>Goodbye<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a1Nos vemos pronto!<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>See you soon! <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a1Hasta ma\u00f1ana!<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>See you tomorrow!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cu\u00eddese.<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n Cu\u00eddate.<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		Take care.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fue bueno verle.<\/i> <\/a>\n
\n Fue bueno verte.<\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>		It was good to see you.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

How to Practice Your Small Talk Skills<\/h2>\n

Chatting is a fun part of any language program. And there are plenty of great ways you can practice while meeting new people:\u00a0<\/p>\n