Spanish Basics Practice Exam — LearnCoachAssist

Question 1 Spanish Basics

How do you say "red" in Spanish?

Rojo (masculine) / Roja (feminine) – Spanish adjectives agree in gender with the noun they describe. Izquierda – E.g., Gire a la izquierda (Turn left). Often used with the preposition a la. Veinte (20), Treinta (30), Cincuenta (50), Cien (100), Mil (1000). Note: Cien becomes ciento when followed by another number (e.g., ciento uno = 101). La hija – Plural: las hijas (daughters). The "h" is silent, so it is pronounced roughly as "EE-ha."

Question 2 Spanish Basics

How do you use "ir + a + infinitive" to express the future in Spanish?

La verdura or el vegetal – Verdura is more commonly used in everyday speech, especially for leafy greens and cooking vegetables. Negro (masculine) / Negra (feminine) – E.g., el gato negro (the black cat). Ir + a + infinitive expresses the near future, similar to English "going to." E.g., Voy a estudiar (I am going to study), Vamos a comer (We are going to eat). This construction is very common in everyday speech. Verde – Like azul, verde does not change form for gender agreement.

Question 3 Spanish Basics

How do you say "white" in Spanish?

Both mean "to be." Ser is for permanent or inherent qualities (identity, origin, profession): Soy estudiante. Estar is for temporary states, locations, and emotions: Estoy cansado. Mixing them changes meaning. Rojo (masculine) / Roja (feminine) – Spanish adjectives agree in gender with the noun they describe. Necesito ayuda – In an emergency, you can also shout ¡Ayuda! (Help!). Necesitar means "to need." Blanco (masculine) / Blanca (feminine) – E.g., la casa blanca (the white house).

Question 4 Spanish Basics

How do you conjugate "ser" in the present tense?

El pollo – Refers to chicken as food. E.g., Pollo asado (roast chicken). Yo soy, tú eres, él/ella/usted es, nosotros somos, ellos/ustedes son. Ser is irregular and must be memorized. Rojo (masculine) / Roja (feminine) – Spanish adjectives agree in gender with the noun they describe. Ocho

Question 5 Spanish Basics

What is the Spanish definite article "el" and when is it used?

Ellos = They (masculine or mixed group) / Ellas = They (all-female group). E.g., Ellos son estudiantes (They are students). El agua (feminine, but uses el because it starts with a stressed "a"). E.g., El agua está fría (The water is cold). El is the masculine singular definite article, meaning "the." Used before masculine singular nouns, e.g., el libro (the book). Veinte (20), Treinta (30), Cincuenta (50), Cien (100), Mil (1000). Note: Cien becomes ciento when followed by another number (e.g., ciento uno = 101).

Question 6 Spanish Basics

How do you say "Thank you" in Spanish?

Siete Gracias – The standard way to express gratitude. For extra emphasis, say Muchas gracias (Thank you very much). Yo hablo, tú hablas, él/ella/usted habla, nosotros hablamos, ellos/ustedes hablan. Hablar is a regular -ar verb and follows the standard pattern. La hija – Plural: las hijas (daughters). The "h" is silent, so it is pronounced roughly as "EE-ha."

Question 7 Spanish Basics

How do you conjugate "hacer" (to do/make) in the present tense?

Verde – Like azul, verde does not change form for gender agreement. ¿Cómo estás? (informal) / ¿Cómo está usted? (formal) – Use estás with friends and está usted with strangers or elders. Yo quiero, tú quieres, él/ella/usted quiere, nosotros queremos, ellos/ustedes quieren. It is a stem-changing verb (e → ie) except in the nosotros form. Yo hago, tú haces, él/ella/usted hace, nosotros hacemos, ellos/ustedes hacen. Only the yo form is irregular (hago).

Question 8 Spanish Basics

How do you say "I have a reservation" in Spanish?

Blanco (masculine) / Blanca (feminine) – E.g., la casa blanca (the white house). Tengo una reservación (Latin America) / Tengo una reserva (Spain) – E.g., Tengo una reserva a nombre de García (I have a reservation under the name García). Perdón or Disculpe – Perdón is used when bumping into someone or apologizing. Disculpe is more formal, often used to get someone's attention. Siete

Question 9 Spanish Basics

How do you say "blue" in Spanish?

Azul – This color does not change for gender; it is the same for masculine and feminine nouns. El hermano – Plural: los hermanos, which can mean "brothers" or "siblings" (brothers and sisters together). Él = He. The accent mark distinguishes it from el (the). E.g., Él es mi amigo (He is my friend). Yo soy, tú eres, él/ella/usted es, nosotros somos, ellos/ustedes son. Ser is irregular and must be memorized.

Question 10 Spanish Basics

What is the difference between "ser" and "estar" in Spanish?

Derecha – E.g., Gire a la derecha (Turn right). Derecho can also mean "straight" or "law," depending on context. El hermano – Plural: los hermanos, which can mean "brothers" or "siblings" (brothers and sisters together). Both mean "to be." Ser is for permanent or inherent qualities (identity, origin, profession): Soy estudiante. Estar is for temporary states, locations, and emotions: Estoy cansado. Mixing them changes meaning. Negro (masculine) / Negra (feminine) – E.g., el gato negro (the black cat).

Question 11 Spanish Basics

How do you say "orange" (color) in Spanish?

¿Qué hora es? – Responses use ser: Es la una (It's one o'clock), Son las dos (It's two o'clock). Singular es only for 1:00. ¿Cuánto cuesta? – For plural items, use ¿Cuánto cuestan?. E.g., ¿Cuánto cuesta esta camisa? (How much does this shirt cost?). Naranja or Anaranjado/a – Naranja is more common in everyday speech and does not change for gender. Negro (masculine) / Negra (feminine) – E.g., el gato negro (the black cat).

Question 12 Spanish Basics

What does the Spanish subject pronoun "ella" mean?

Ella = She. E.g., Ella habla español (She speaks Spanish). Estoy bien – A common reply to ¿Cómo estás?. You can add gracias to be polite: Estoy bien, gracias. Él = He. The accent mark distinguishes it from el (the). E.g., Él es mi amigo (He is my friend). Hace calor – Literally "it makes heat." Spanish uses hacer for many weather expressions. To say "I'm hot," say Tengo calor.

Question 13 Spanish Basics

How do you say "today" in Spanish?

El is the masculine singular definite article, meaning "the." Used before masculine singular nouns, e.g., el libro (the book). Hoy – E.g., Hoy es lunes (Today is Monday). Hola – The most common and universal Spanish greeting, used in both formal and informal contexts. ¿Dónde está el baño? – In some countries you may also hear el servicio or los aseos for restroom.

Question 14 Spanish Basics

What is the Spanish word for the number 5?

El arroz – A fundamental ingredient in many Spanish and Latin American dishes like paella and arroz con pollo. El pollo – Refers to chicken as food. E.g., Pollo asado (roast chicken). Tres Cinco

Question 15 Spanish Basics

What is the Spanish definite article "las" and when is it used?

Mañana – Note: mañana also means "morning." Context clarifies: Mañana por la mañana = Tomorrow morning. Las is the feminine plural definite article, meaning "the." Used before feminine plural nouns, e.g., las casas (the houses). El hermano – Plural: los hermanos, which can mean "brothers" or "siblings" (brothers and sisters together). La hija – Plural: las hijas (daughters). The "h" is silent, so it is pronounced roughly as "EE-ha."

Question 16 Spanish Basics

What is the Spanish definite article "los" and when is it used?

El hermano – Plural: los hermanos, which can mean "brothers" or "siblings" (brothers and sisters together). Ocho El pan – A staple in Spanish cuisine. Panadería means "bakery." Los is the masculine plural definite article, meaning "the." Used before masculine plural nouns, e.g., los libros (the books).

Question 17 Spanish Basics

How do you say "sister" in Spanish?

Izquierda – E.g., Gire a la izquierda (Turn left). Often used with the preposition a la. Both mean "to be." Ser is for permanent or inherent qualities (identity, origin, profession): Soy estudiante. Estar is for temporary states, locations, and emotions: Estoy cansado. Mixing them changes meaning. La hermana – Plural: las hermanas (sisters). Ustedes (abbreviated Uds.) = You (plural). In Latin America it is used for both formal and informal plural "you." It takes third-person plural verb forms.

Question 18 Spanish Basics

What does the Spanish subject pronoun "ustedes" mean?

Adiós – Used to say farewell. For a more casual "see you later," you can say Hasta luego. Ustedes (abbreviated Uds.) = You (plural). In Latin America it is used for both formal and informal plural "you." It takes third-person plural verb forms. Por favor – Literally "as a favor." It is essential for polite requests in any Spanish-speaking country. Yo quiero, tú quieres, él/ella/usted quiere, nosotros queremos, ellos/ustedes quieren. It is a stem-changing verb (e → ie) except in the nosotros form.

Question 19 Spanish Basics

How do you say "left" (direction) in Spanish?

Hola – The most common and universal Spanish greeting, used in both formal and informal contexts. Todo recto or Derecho – E.g., Siga todo recto (Continue straight ahead). In Latin America, derecho is more commonly used for "straight ahead." El pollo – Refers to chicken as food. E.g., Pollo asado (roast chicken). Izquierda – E.g., Gire a la izquierda (Turn left). Often used with the preposition a la.

Question 20 Spanish Basics

What does the Spanish subject pronoun "nosotros" mean?

Nosotros = We (masculine or mixed group) / Nosotras = We (all-female group). E.g., Nosotros vivimos aquí (We live here). Yo tengo, tú tienes, él/ella/usted tiene, nosotros tenemos, ellos/ustedes tienen. Tener is also used in expressions like tener hambre (to be hungry, lit. "to have hunger"). Hace calor – Literally "it makes heat." Spanish uses hacer for many weather expressions. To say "I'm hot," say Tengo calor. El huevo – The "h" is silent. Plural: los huevos. E.g., Huevos revueltos (scrambled eggs).

Question 21 Spanish Basics

How do you say "fruit" in Spanish?

Yo = I. In Spanish, subject pronouns are often omitted because verb conjugations indicate the subject. Yo hablo and hablo both mean "I speak." La fruta – E.g., Me gusta la fruta fresca (I like fresh fruit). El hijo – Plural: los hijos, which can mean "sons" or "children" (sons and daughters together). Él = He. The accent mark distinguishes it from el (the). E.g., Él es mi amigo (He is my friend).

Question 22 Spanish Basics

How do you say "Excuse me" in Spanish?

Perdón or Disculpe – Perdón is used when bumping into someone or apologizing. Disculpe is more formal, often used to get someone's attention. Por favor – Literally "as a favor." It is essential for polite requests in any Spanish-speaking country. La mañana – E.g., por la mañana (in the morning). Remember mañana without the article means "tomorrow." Both mean "to be." Ser is for permanent or inherent qualities (identity, origin, profession): Soy estudiante. Estar is for temporary states, locations, and emotions: Estoy cansado. Mixing them changes meaning.

Question 23 Spanish Basics

How do you say "I'm fine" in Spanish?

Buenas tardes – Used from around noon until sunset. Note the feminine buenas agrees with tardes. Estoy bien – A common reply to ¿Cómo estás?. You can add gracias to be polite: Estoy bien, gracias. Blanco (masculine) / Blanca (feminine) – E.g., la casa blanca (the white house). Veinte (20), Treinta (30), Cincuenta (50), Cien (100), Mil (1000). Note: Cien becomes ciento when followed by another number (e.g., ciento uno = 101).

Question 24 Spanish Basics

What is the Spanish word for the number 8?

Hola – The most common and universal Spanish greeting, used in both formal and informal contexts. Ustedes (abbreviated Uds.) = You (plural). In Latin America it is used for both formal and informal plural "you." It takes third-person plural verb forms. Ocho ¿Cuánto cuesta? – For plural items, use ¿Cuánto cuestan?. E.g., ¿Cuánto cuesta esta camisa? (How much does this shirt cost?).

Question 25 Spanish Basics

What does the Spanish subject pronoun "tú" mean?

Yo hablo, tú hablas, él/ella/usted habla, nosotros hablamos, ellos/ustedes hablan. Hablar is a regular -ar verb and follows the standard pattern. Perdón or Disculpe – Perdón is used when bumping into someone or apologizing. Disculpe is more formal, often used to get someone's attention. Tú = You (informal singular). Used with friends, family, and peers. Note the accent mark distinguishing it from tu (your). Hace frío – Literally "it makes cold." To say "I'm cold," say Tengo frío (using tener, not hacer).

Question 26 Spanish Basics

How do you say "black" in Spanish?

Ustedes (abbreviated Uds.) = You (plural). In Latin America it is used for both formal and informal plural "you." It takes third-person plural verb forms. Negro (masculine) / Negra (feminine) – E.g., el gato negro (the black cat). ¿Habla usted inglés? (formal) / ¿Hablas inglés? (informal) – A very useful phrase for travelers in Spanish-speaking countries. Buenos días – Literally "good days." Used from sunrise until around noon as a greeting.

Question 27 Spanish Basics

What does the Spanish subject pronoun "usted" mean?

Veinte (20), Treinta (30), Cincuenta (50), Cien (100), Mil (1000). Note: Cien becomes ciento when followed by another number (e.g., ciento uno = 101). Usted (abbreviated Ud.) = You (formal singular). Used with strangers, elders, or in professional settings. It takes third-person verb forms. Yo puedo, tú puedes, él/ella/usted puede, nosotros podemos, ellos/ustedes pueden. It is a stem-changing verb (o → ue) except in the nosotros form. De nada – Literally means "of nothing." It is the most common response to Gracias.

Question 28 Spanish Basics

How do you say "father" in Spanish?

Verde – Like azul, verde does not change form for gender agreement. El padre – Informally, papá (dad). Los padres can mean "the parents" or "the fathers." Blanco (masculine) / Blanca (feminine) – E.g., la casa blanca (the white house). Negro (masculine) / Negra (feminine) – E.g., el gato negro (the black cat).

Question 29 Spanish Basics

How do you say "Do you speak English?" in Spanish?

La is the feminine singular definite article, meaning "the." Used before feminine singular nouns, e.g., la casa (the house). Derecha – E.g., Gire a la derecha (Turn right). Derecho can also mean "straight" or "law," depending on context. ¿Habla usted inglés? (formal) / ¿Hablas inglés? (informal) – A very useful phrase for travelers in Spanish-speaking countries. El pescado (fish as food) / El pez (live fish). Use pescado when ordering at a restaurant.

Question 30 Spanish Basics

How do you say "wine" in Spanish?

Tú = You (informal singular). Used with friends, family, and peers. Note the accent mark distinguishing it from tu (your). Tener is used in many idiomatic expressions where English uses "to be": tener hambre (to be hungry), tener sed (to be thirsty), tener sueño (to be sleepy), tener miedo (to be afraid), tener razón (to be right). Él = He. The accent mark distinguishes it from el (the). E.g., Él es mi amigo (He is my friend). El vino – Vino tinto (red wine), vino blanco (white wine). E.g., Una copa de vino, por favor (A glass of wine, please).

Question 31 Spanish Basics

What is the Spanish word for the number 4?

El pollo – Refers to chicken as food. E.g., Pollo asado (roast chicken). Cuatro Tú = You (informal singular). Used with friends, family, and peers. Note the accent mark distinguishing it from tu (your). Yo soy, tú eres, él/ella/usted es, nosotros somos, ellos/ustedes son. Ser is irregular and must be memorized.

Question 32 Spanish Basics

What is the Spanish word for the number 7?

Estoy bien – A common reply to ¿Cómo estás?. You can add gracias to be polite: Estoy bien, gracias. Uno – Changes to un before masculine nouns (e.g., un libro) and una before feminine nouns. La madre – Informally, mamá (mom). E.g., Mi madre cocina muy bien (My mother cooks very well). Siete

Question 33 Spanish Basics

What is the Spanish indefinite article "un" and when is it used?

Yo como, tú comes, él/ella/usted come, nosotros comemos, ellos/ustedes comen. Comer is a regular -er verb. Un is the masculine singular indefinite article, meaning "a" or "an." Used before masculine singular nouns, e.g., un perro (a dog). Por favor – Literally "as a favor." It is essential for polite requests in any Spanish-speaking country. Buenas tardes – Used from around noon until sunset. Note the feminine buenas agrees with tardes.

Question 34 Spanish Basics

How do you say "Hello" in Spanish?

Siete Hola – The most common and universal Spanish greeting, used in both formal and informal contexts. Dos No entiendo – You can also say No comprendo. To ask someone to repeat, add ¿Puede repetir, por favor?.

Question 35 Spanish Basics

What are common expressions using "tener" in Spanish?

El vino – Vino tinto (red wine), vino blanco (white wine). E.g., Una copa de vino, por favor (A glass of wine, please). No entiendo – You can also say No comprendo. To ask someone to repeat, add ¿Puede repetir, por favor?. Tener is used in many idiomatic expressions where English uses "to be": tener hambre (to be hungry), tener sed (to be thirsty), tener sueño (to be sleepy), tener miedo (to be afraid), tener razón (to be right). La hija – Plural: las hijas (daughters). The "h" is silent, so it is pronounced roughly as "EE-ha."

Question 36 Spanish Basics

How do you say "mother" in Spanish?

El agua (feminine, but uses el because it starts with a stressed "a"). E.g., El agua está fría (The water is cold). Cero Tres La madre – Informally, mamá (mom). E.g., Mi madre cocina muy bien (My mother cooks very well).

Question 37 Spanish Basics

How do you conjugate "querer" (to want/love) in the present tense?

Nueve Un is the masculine singular indefinite article, meaning "a" or "an." Used before masculine singular nouns, e.g., un perro (a dog). Yo quiero, tú quieres, él/ella/usted quiere, nosotros queremos, ellos/ustedes quieren. It is a stem-changing verb (e → ie) except in the nosotros form. Los is the masculine plural definite article, meaning "the." Used before masculine plural nouns, e.g., los libros (the books).

Question 38 Spanish Basics

What is the Spanish word for the number 10?

Both mean "to be." Ser is for permanent or inherent qualities (identity, origin, profession): Soy estudiante. Estar is for temporary states, locations, and emotions: Estoy cansado. Mixing them changes meaning. La hermana – Plural: las hermanas (sisters). Hola – The most common and universal Spanish greeting, used in both formal and informal contexts. Diez

Question 39 Spanish Basics

How do you conjugate "ir" (to go) in the present tense?

Cinco El pan – A staple in Spanish cuisine. Panadería means "bakery." Yo voy, tú vas, él/ella/usted va, nosotros vamos, ellos/ustedes van. Ir + a + infinitive expresses the near future: Voy a comer (I am going to eat). Está lloviendo or Llueve – Llover means "to rain." The double "ll" is pronounced like a "y" in most dialects.

Question 40 Spanish Basics

How do you conjugate "saber" (to know facts) vs "conocer" (to know/be familiar with) in present tense?

El pescado (fish as food) / El pez (live fish). Use pescado when ordering at a restaurant. ¿Dónde está el baño? – In some countries you may also hear el servicio or los aseos for restroom. Saber: yo sé, tú sabes, él sabe, nosotros sabemos, ellos saben. Conocer: yo conozco, tú conoces, él conoce, nosotros conocemos, ellos conocen. Use saber for facts and skills; use conocer for people and places. Azul – This color does not change for gender; it is the same for masculine and feminine nouns.

Question 41 Spanish Basics

How do you say "straight ahead" in Spanish?

Todo recto or Derecho – E.g., Siga todo recto (Continue straight ahead). In Latin America, derecho is more commonly used for "straight ahead." ¿Cómo estás? (informal) / ¿Cómo está usted? (formal) – Use estás with friends and está usted with strangers or elders. Yo voy, tú vas, él/ella/usted va, nosotros vamos, ellos/ustedes van. Ir + a + infinitive expresses the near future: Voy a comer (I am going to eat). No entiendo – You can also say No comprendo. To ask someone to repeat, add ¿Puede repetir, por favor?.

Question 42 Spanish Basics

How do you say "I need help" in Spanish?

Necesito ayuda – In an emergency, you can also shout ¡Ayuda! (Help!). Necesitar means "to need." Mañana – Note: mañana also means "morning." Context clarifies: Mañana por la mañana = Tomorrow morning. Ayer – E.g., Ayer fui al cine (Yesterday I went to the movies). Typically used with the preterite tense. Ocho

Question 43 Spanish Basics

How do you say "It's raining" in Spanish?

Ella = She. E.g., Ella habla español (She speaks Spanish). Las is the feminine plural definite article, meaning "the." Used before feminine plural nouns, e.g., las casas (the houses). Una is the feminine singular indefinite article, meaning "a" or "an." Used before feminine singular nouns, e.g., una mesa (a table). Está lloviendo or Llueve – Llover means "to rain." The double "ll" is pronounced like a "y" in most dialects.

Question 44 Spanish Basics

How do you conjugate "hablar" (to speak) in the present tense?

Buenas noches – Used both as a greeting in the evening and as a way to say "good night" before bed. Yo hablo, tú hablas, él/ella/usted habla, nosotros hablamos, ellos/ustedes hablan. Hablar is a regular -ar verb and follows the standard pattern. Blanco (masculine) / Blanca (feminine) – E.g., la casa blanca (the white house). Yo puedo, tú puedes, él/ella/usted puede, nosotros podemos, ellos/ustedes pueden. It is a stem-changing verb (o → ue) except in the nosotros form.

Question 45 Spanish Basics

How do you say "You're welcome" in Spanish?

Rojo (masculine) / Roja (feminine) – Spanish adjectives agree in gender with the noun they describe. Hola – The most common and universal Spanish greeting, used in both formal and informal contexts. Tener is used in many idiomatic expressions where English uses "to be": tener hambre (to be hungry), tener sed (to be thirsty), tener sueño (to be sleepy), tener miedo (to be afraid), tener razón (to be right). De nada – Literally means "of nothing." It is the most common response to Gracias.

Question 46 Spanish Basics

What is the Spanish definite article "la" and when is it used?

La is the feminine singular definite article, meaning "the." Used before feminine singular nouns, e.g., la casa (the house). El pan – A staple in Spanish cuisine. Panadería means "bakery." Yo puedo, tú puedes, él/ella/usted puede, nosotros podemos, ellos/ustedes pueden. It is a stem-changing verb (o → ue) except in the nosotros form. Estoy bien – A common reply to ¿Cómo estás?. You can add gracias to be polite: Estoy bien, gracias.

Question 47 Spanish Basics

How do you say "cheese" in Spanish?

Ustedes (abbreviated Uds.) = You (plural). In Latin America it is used for both formal and informal plural "you." It takes third-person plural verb forms. Yo tengo, tú tienes, él/ella/usted tiene, nosotros tenemos, ellos/ustedes tienen. Tener is also used in expressions like tener hambre (to be hungry, lit. "to have hunger"). El queso – Spain and Latin America have many varieties. E.g., queso manchego, queso fresco. Izquierda – E.g., Gire a la izquierda (Turn left). Often used with the preposition a la.

Question 48 Spanish Basics

How do you say "milk" in Spanish?

La leche – E.g., Un vaso de leche (A glass of milk). Uno – Changes to un before masculine nouns (e.g., un libro) and una before feminine nouns. Cinco El padre – Informally, papá (dad). Los padres can mean "the parents" or "the fathers."

Question 49 Spanish Basics

How do you say "Please" in Spanish?

Los is the masculine plural definite article, meaning "the." Used before masculine plural nouns, e.g., los libros (the books). Estoy bien – A common reply to ¿Cómo estás?. You can add gracias to be polite: Estoy bien, gracias. Por favor – Literally "as a favor." It is essential for polite requests in any Spanish-speaking country. Izquierda – E.g., Gire a la izquierda (Turn left). Often used with the preposition a la.

Question 50 Spanish Basics

How do you conjugate "estar" in the present tense?

Rojo (masculine) / Roja (feminine) – Spanish adjectives agree in gender with the noun they describe. Tengo una reservación (Latin America) / Tengo una reserva (Spain) – E.g., Tengo una reserva a nombre de García (I have a reservation under the name García). Seis Yo estoy, tú estás, él/ella/usted está, nosotros estamos, ellos/ustedes están. Note the accent marks on most forms.