Spanish vocabulary: Verbs & Actions
18 Spanish words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the Spanish words you'll actually use for verbs & actions — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Sofia. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
Common Verbs
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ser | to be |
| tener | to have |
| hacer | to do / to make |
| ir | to go |
| decir | to say / to tell |
| ver | to see |
| comer | to eat |
| beber | to drink |
| dormir | to sleep |
| trabajar | to work |
Daily Actions
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| despertar | to wake up |
| desayunar | to have breakfast |
| ducharse | to take a shower |
| salir | to go out |
| estudiar | to study |
| cenar | to have dinner |
| relajarse | to relax |
| acostarse | to go to bed |

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