Simple sentences are the building blocks of communication. They usually have a subject, a verb, and sometimes an object. In Spanish, word order is generally subject–verb–object, but it can be flexible.
Sentences with ser
The verb ser (to be) is used for descriptions, identity, origin, and time.
| Spanish Sentence |
|---|
| Yo soy Ana. |
| English Translation |
| Key Vocabulary |
| (yo), soy, Ana |
Sentences with estar
The verb estar (to be) is used for location and temporary states.
| Spanish Sentence |
|---|
| Estoy en casa. |
| English Translation |
| Key Vocabulary |
| estoy, en, casa |
Sentences with regular -ar verbs
Here are examples with the regular -ar verb hablar (to talk).
| Spanish Sentence |
|---|
| Yo hablo español. |
| English Translation |
| Key Vocabulary |
| yo, hablo, español |
Sentences with regular -er verbs
Here are examples with the regular -er verb comer (to eat).
| Spanish Sentence |
|---|
| Yo como pizza. |
| English Translation |
| Key Vocabulary |
| yo, como, pizza |
Sentences with regular -ir verbs
Here are examples with the regular -ir verb vivir (to live).
| Spanish Sentence |
|---|
| Yo vivo en Madrid. |
| English Translation |
| Key Vocabulary |
| yo, vivo, en, Madrid |
Simple questions
You can ask simple questions using question words or by changing the intonation.
| Spanish Question |
|---|
| ¿Qué es esto? |
| English Translation |
| Usage Notes |
| Asking for identification |
Useful connectors
These words help you join ideas in simple sentences.
| Spanish Word |
|---|
| y |
| English Translation |
| Usage Notes |
| Joins similar ideas |
Examples with connectors
Simple sentences are the foundation for more complex ideas. Practice making your own using the patterns above!
| Spanish Sentence |
|---|
| Hablo español y inglés. |
| English Translation |
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Last updated: Thu Jul 17, 2025