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How to Write an Essay About Yourself in Spanish

Composing an essay describing yourself in a native language is fairly straightforward, but writing in a foreign language is challenging. Depending on your level of Spanish, the paper will be harder or easier due to your knowledge of vocabulary, tenses, and expressions. In general, keep the essay simple but interesting to read, noting details about your personality and your lifestyle within stories and information you share.

To write an essay in Spanish, about yourself, use your resources to tell a story about yourself:

• start with the basics
• talk about your hobbies
• consult online resources
• tell a story
• talk about the future

Step 1: Start with the basics

​ Begin with basic information ​. Write your name, age, birthday, and where you live in complete sentences. Translate any words you do not know how to write into your essay. You may also add where you go to school or your favorite subject in school.

For example:

• Me llamo Alicia. Tengo dieciocho (18) anos. Mi cumpleaños es el 16 de Julio. Yo vivo en Minneapolis con mi hermano, Pierre.

Step 2: Talk about your hobbies

​ Discuss your hobbies ​. Skip to a new paragraph to talk about the sports, arts, music and/or subjects you like in and out of school. For example, if you play a sport, talk about how much time you dedicate to it.

• Juego futbol cada dia con mis amigos despues de escuela. Quiero jugar futbol professional cuando soy más viejo.

Step 3: Use your resources

Consult a dictionary or online dictionary for phrases and expressions. The Spanish language is full of idiomatic expressions, just as English is.

For example, we have expressions like “It’s raining cats and dogs.” Include at least one or two Spanish phrases, such as: "El hijo de la gato, ratones mata (The son of a cat kills mice)." The English equivalent is “Like father like son.”

Mix the expression in the essay naturally, instead of planting one awkwardly in the middle or very end of your paper.

Step 4: Tell a story

​ Tell a short narrative ​. Describe a small event that happened to you recently. Perhaps you got lost in a park looking for your little brother, you saw a hurricane for the first time on vacation, or you took a trip to the beach to relax. Look up any vocabulary you don't know and make sure you are writing in the correct tense. Use the past, present and future to describe the event or story.

For example, if you went to the beach with your boyfriend in April, write: “Mi novio y yo fuimos al playa en Abril. Cada dia fue como cielo, porque las olas y el viento y areana nos calmo.

Step 5: Talk about the future

​ Conclude your essay using future tense verbs ​. Write the goals you have for the near future.

For example, you might want to study for an upcoming social studies test or apply for a job at a local graphic design business that is looking for new artists.

Write what you will do, or want to do, using the future tense.You can also describe your feelings, like nervousness, excitement or dread (nerviosismo, excitación o terror).

For example: El Martes iré al entrevista de diseño gráfico.

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Essays in Spanish

In our site we have over 150 essays in Spanish (full and free) that you can check to inspire yourself for your homework or assignments and use them as example essays.

Our essays are simple and short, so they are really good for Spanish classes for students that speak English as a native language. They can be good for middle school, high school, college, or any language learning classes.

Each essay is written around a topic that it’s included in the title. You can check our homepage to find our latest essays published, or use our search form in the right sidebar (you should use keywords or topics in Spanish).

For an easy start, here we include some of the essays in Spanish but with the title (topic) translated to English so you can find a match for your interest.

List of essays in Spanish

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Please use the comments area below in this post if you can’t find the essay you were looking for! – you can write in English if your Spanish isn’t the best 🙂

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Aquí hay un ensayo escrito en español sobre el ataque del 11 de septiembre La mañana del 11 de septiembre de 2001 fue la mañana en que el mundo entero hizo una pausa y contuvo la respiración. Cada 11 de septiembre desde entonces, la gente de todas partes se detendrá para recordar. Esa fue la mañana en que terroristas de Arabia Saudita secuestraron cuatro aviones estadounidenses diferentes, pensando solo en la misión suicida que tenían por delante y en lo que tenían que hacer para llevarla a cabo. De alguna manera subieron a los aviones sin ser detectados y en algún momento del vuelo se revelaron.Se hicieron con el control del avión, amenazando a los pasajeros con una bomba. Sin embargo, lo que los pasajeros no sabían es que no había ninguna bomba. Los terroristas tenían planes diferentes para los aviones ese día. Su estrategia era estrellar los cuatro aviones contra diferentes edificios, matando a tantas personas como pudieran. El primer avión, el Vuelo 11 de American Airlines, se estrelló contra la torre norte del World Trade Center. Otro avión, el Vuelo 175, voló hacia la torre sur del World Trade Center y también estalló en llamas. El tercer avión secuestrado, el vuelo 77 de American Airlines, se estrelló contra el edificio del Pentágono.Mientras tanto, personas de todo el mundo miraban las noticias. Miles de personas sabían de este ataque, pero solo algunos podían ayudar. Otros solo podían ver las noticias y contener la respiración, esperando lo mejor. La mayoría de las personas intentaron llamar a sus familias y algunas de esas personas se pusieron en contacto con ellos. Algunas de esas personas estaban en el Vuelo 93. Juntos estaban tratando de averiguar qué estaba pasando. Alguien debe haber juntado las piezas y sabía que tenía que hacer algo. Varios pasajeros intentaron retomar el control del avión, pero solo provocaron que el secuestrador hiciera volar el último avión contra el suelo en Pensilvania. El resultado fue devastador. Las torres norte y sur del World Trade Center se derrumbaron y muchos bomberos arriesgaron sus propias vidas para intentar salvar a otras. Según el sitio web de la CNN, más de dos mil personas fueron gravementeheridos y casi tres mil personas perdieron la vida. La razón principal del ataque fue el intento de Al Qaeda de desestabilizar las economías occidentales. Tal vez también estaban tratando de enviar un mensaje sobre algo. Nueve años después del ataque, mi papá recuerda ver las noticias y ver los aviones golpeando los diferentes edificios y destruyendo tanto. También recuerda que muchas personas murieron en todos los accidentes. Cuando mi mamá piensa en el 11 de septiembre, recuerda que venía a recogernos a mi hermano y a mí de la escuela. Ella vino alrededor de las 11:30 a buscarnos porque solo nos quedamos la mitad del día en ese entonces. Mi mamá estaba haciendo mandados antes de eso y no había oído hablar del ataque. Luego se enteró de que también tenía que buscar a mi hermana, porque los dejaron salir temprano. Cuando llegamos a casa, mi mamá dice que encendió la televisión para tratar de averiguar qué había sucedido. Lo descubrió con bastante facilidad porque el ataque estaba en todas las noticias. Mi hermana, Emily, estaba en segundo grado cuando ocurrió el ataque. Ella recuerda que su clase estaba almorzando cuando los padres de todos llegaron y los llevaron a casa. También recuerda que todos los padresestaban asustados por algo, pero ella no sabía lo que había sucedido. Estaba en el jardín de infantes el 11 de septiembre y no recuerdo nada de ese día, aparte de lo que he escuchado desde entonces. Después de ver el video en clase, me di cuenta de la destrucción que realmente fue el ataque. Causó el colapso total de dos torres en el World Trade Center. Tantas personas estaban atrapado dentro de ambos edificios y casi ninguno logró salir. Los que lo hicieron definitivamente son extremadamente afortunados de estar vivos. Sin embargo, solo unas pocas personas en el primer piso lograron salir. No había esperanza para las personas en los pisos superiores, lo que empeoró este día. Desde el ataque de 2001, la economía nunca se ha recuperado por completo. El principal efecto económico a largo plazo del ataque fue la guerra en Irak. Nuestros soldados han estado allí durante nueve años y no se está volviendo más fácil para nadie. Enviamos más y más tropas para ayudar a luchar en la guerra, y la economía sigue siendo mala. Definitivamente también ha sido una lucha financiera para el gobierno. En mi opinión, nada bueno salió del 11 de septiembre. Comenzó otra guerra más para que nuestros soldados pelearan, y muchas personas ya han perdido la vida. Todos los años a partir de ahora todos se detendrán por un momento para pensar y lamentarse por el ataque del 11 de septiembre de 2001.

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How To Introduce Yourself in Spanish

Learn how to introduce yourself in Spanish to make your first impression last longer, in a good way! 

Presentaciones or introductions are easy to master with a little practice. In this lesson, I’ll quickly review how small introductions work and then I’ll jump into giving you tips on how to fill your introductions with interesting details about yourself that can spice up your initial conversations. 

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Simple Introductions 

If you want to know how to introduce yourself, it’s best to start with a couple of easy-to-use phrases. Simple introductions are perfect for a classroom round of presentaciones , where no follow up conversations are needed. It is important that people know you by your name and that you get to know others. These situations are usually quick, so take your time to say it right, there’s no reason to get nervous the first time you do it. All you need to know how to say is your name and a simple phrase. Here are two options:

Hola, me llamo John. Hi, my name is John.

Mucho gusto, yo soy John. Nice to meet you, I am John. 

These two phrases are acceptable in all contexts as well as in formal or informal situations. You can enhance them with more elaborate greetings if you need these introductions to be exceptionally formal or very relaxed. How to introduce yourself is up to you!

If you are interested in more ways of greeting people, check out the Ultimate List of Spanish Greetings and Farewells .

Detailed Introductions

Nevertheless, most of the situations we face on a daily basis happen outside a classroom. In these scenarios it is important to give a little more detail of who you are and what you do. Some people only wish to disclose random facts. But sometimes we want to connect and often share more personal things. So, how to introduce yourself in a more detailed way? Read ahead to find out!

How to Talk About Your Age

Follow your simple introduction with more details about your age. Here’s how to introduce yourself and include details on your age:

Hola, me llamo Ana. Tengo treinta (30) años.  Hi, my name is Ana. I am 30 years old. 

Mucho gusto, mi nombre es Rafael. Tengo cuarenta (40) años. Nice to meet you, my name is Rafael. I am forty years old.

Hola, yo soy Sebastián y tengo cincuenta y nueve (59) años. Hello, I am Sebastian and I am 59 years old.

How to Talk About Your Profession

Your profession, occupation or current job says a lot about you. Learn how to bring it up in an introductory conversation. Here are some examples of how to introduce yourself using your profession. 

Hola, soy Samantha. Tengo cincuenta y dos (52) años y soy arquitecta. Hello, I am Samantha. I am 52 years old and I am an architect.

Hola, soy Simón. Soy doctor. Hi, I’m Simon. I am a Doctor.

Mucho gusto, mi nombre es Roberto, soy artista. Nice to meet you, my name is Robert, I’m an artist.

Where are you from? Where do you live? Where do you work?

Sometimes it is easier to say where you were born or where you live than explaining why you have an accent. You can decide how much information you give when you think of how to introduce yourself.

These are a few examples of phrases you can use:

Soy de Barcelona. I am from Barcelona

Nací y crecí en Londres. I was born and raised in London.

Actualmente vivo en Manila, Filipinas. Nowadays I live in Manila, Philippines.

Vengo de Ottawa. I come from Ottawa.

Nací en Nueva Delhi pero ahora resido en la Ciudad de México. I was born in New Delhi but I reside in Mexico City.

Soy de Austin, Texas pero trabajo en Guatemala. I am from Austin, Texas but I work in Guatemala.

Interests Related to the Situation

If you want to break the ice, sometimes it is better to include something about yourself that makes you relatable or interesting. You say something about your hobbies, taste in books, your bucket list, fun experiences you’ve had, or the fact that you adore animals. 

The more compelling your interests are, the more people will feel engaged and likely ask for more details.

In this section you will master these topics while learning how to introduce yourself. 

Your Hobbies

Some people feel that their hobbies define them more than their profession. And it can be true. Fishing, camping, travelling, cooking, learning languages, reading, watching movies, working out, gardening, and playing an instrument are all on the menu ahead. 

Mis pasatiempos son la jardinería y tocar la guitarra. My hobbies are gardening and playing the guitar.

Me gusta acampar y hacer yoga. I’m into camping and doing yoga.

En mi tiempo libre, me gusta leer y escribir. I like reading and writing in my spare time. 

Pescar es lo que amo. Fishing is what I love.

Amo ejercitarme. I love working out.

Coleccionar monedas es lo mío. Collecting coins is my thing. 

Taste in Arts

Another way to connect with other people is through your taste in arts. You can relate to someone you barely know by saying something like:

Ir a museos es mi cosa favorita. Going to museums is my favorite thing to do.

Soy un entusiasta de la fotografía. I am a photography enthusiast.

Amo escuchar música clásica los fines de semana. I love listening to classical music on weekends.

Me gustan las películas de terror. I’m into terror movies. 

Me gusta escuchar poesía. I like listening to poetry.

Animal lovers like myself always talk about our pets. If you have one at home, don’t forget to mention them!

Amo a los perros. I love dogs.

Darle de comer a mis pájaros es mi cosa favorita. My favorite thing is to feed my birds.

Soy amante de los animales. Tengo toda clase de animales en casa. I’m an animal lover. I have all kinds of animals at home. 

Food is another great topic to discuss with a new friend.

Me gustan los tacos. I like tacos.

Sé cómo cocinar comida italiana. I know how to cook Italian food.

Goals and Bucket List

This has to be the most interesting thing a person can say in an introduction. Your goals and wishes are defined by your personality and that’s why they are worth telling. 

Voy a aprender la lección de “Cómo Presentarte con Otros” esta semana. I will learn the “How to Introduce Yourself” lesson this week.

Quiero probar cada tipo de comida asiática. I want to try every kind of Asian food.

Me encantaría tener hijos en los siguientes dos años. I’d love to have kids in the next two years.

Visitaré Francia en mi cumpleaños número 40. I will visit France on my 40th birthday.

Another way of making conversation is to tell people what your purpose is at a certain place. 

Is learning to play an instrument an interest of yours? Is the birthday girl your cousin? Is this store convenient for you? These are some ideas of how you can interact with people in random situations while practicing how to introduce yourself:

At a Homeschool Spanish Academy:

Estoy aquí para aprender Español para entender a mi nuera. I am here to learn Spanish to understand my daughter in law.

At a concert:

La música siempre me ha atraído. Music has always attracted me.

At your brand-new store:

Por fin me tomé la oportunidad de vender arte. I finally took the chance of selling art.

At a coffee shop:

Vengo aquí seguido porque vivo cerca. I come here often because I live nearby.

At a restaurant:

De verdad quería probar la comida mexicana. I really wanted to try Mexican food.

At a birthday party:

Conozco a Kate desde hace mucho tiempo. I’ve known Kate for a long time.

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How to Introduce Yourself in Spanish Fluently. 14 Fun Phrases (AUDIO)

Want to introduce yourself in Spanish?

Yes? Good – keep reading.

This is for those that truly want to learn the language. So, here’s how you introduce yourself. You’ll pick up 14 easy lines… and this might take you 2 to 3 minutes or less. With this lesson…

• You get the Spanish phrases and translations.
• Read out loud to practice your speaking.
• Feel free to print this sheet out for extra review.
• Listen to the audio lesson to hear the pronunciation.

So, let’s look at the ways to introduce yourself in Spanish.

1) Mi nombre es (name).

Of all the ways to say introduce yourself in Spanish, this is the most formal way.  To say “my name is” in Spanish, you just need the phrase “ Mi nombre es .” Then say your name. So, leave me a comment below and add your name. That will be your introduction!

• Mi nombre es (name) .
• Meaning: My name is (name) .
• Very formal

By the way, you’ll also want to HEAR Spanish as you read this. So, check out this FREE Spanish Audio Lesson by SpanishPod101.com . Press play below. You will hear “mi nombre es” and “me llamo” in the audio lesson below.

2) Me llamo (name)

This is the most common way to introduce yourself.  “Llamo” comes from the reflexive verb, “llamarse,” which means “to call oneself.”

• Me llamo (name)
• Meaning: My name is… (I call myself/I am called)

3) Soy (name)

This is a much more casual way to introduce yourself in Spanish. You just need the word “soy” which is “I am.”

• Meaning: I am (name)

On top of these basic Spanish phrases, you’ll also want to learn the question, “what’s your name” in Spanish. You’ll definitely be asked that.

4) ¿Cómo te llamas? (informal)

• ¿Cómo te llamas?
• Meaning: What’s your name? (informal)

You’ll want to know this question when dealing with friends and people of your age.  By the way,  note the “upside-down” question mark (¿). You must know that this is used at the beginning of every question in Spanish.

5) ¿Cómo se llamas? (formal)

• ¿Cómo se llamas?
• Meaning: What’s your name? (formal)

This phrase is for if  you’re dealing with older people, of higher status, or just want to be polite. Just change the “te” into a “se.”

6) Hola, es un placer conocerte.

Do you know how to say hello in Spanish ? Use this phrase.

Hello (Hola) and Nice to meet you ( es un placer conocerte) are must-know phrases. And any introduction will probably will use these words.

• Hola, es un placer conocerte.
• Meaning: Hello, It’s nice to meet you.

7) Soy de México.

So, where are you from? America? Europe? Africa? Asia? Just stick the name of your country inside this phrase. We’ll use Mexico as an example.

• I am from (Mexico).
• Soy de México.
• I’m from Mexico.

Here are some common countries that you can stick into this Spanish sentence… and how to say them in Spanish.

• United States – Estados Unidos
• France – Francia
• Spain – España
• Italy – Italia
• China – China
• United Kingdom – Reino Unido
• Germany – Alemania
• Japan – Japón
• Australia – Australia
• Canada – Canadá
• Mexico – México
• Thailand – Tailandia
• Brazil – Brasil
• South Korea – Corea del Sur
• India – India

8) Yo vivo en la Ciudad de México.

What about now – where do you live? Just fill in the blank with the country or city (if famous) into this phrase. I’ll use Mexico City as an example since I used Mexico in the phrase before.

• I live in ______.
• Yo vivo en la Ciudad de México.
• I live in Mexico City

9) He estado aprendiendo español por un año.

Now, how long have you been learning Spanish for? A month? A year?

• He estado aprendiendo español por un año.
• I’ve been learning Spanish for a year.

10) Estoy aprendiendo español en SpanishPod101.com.

Where are you learning Spanish? At school? At home? This would be a great line to know and use when you’re introducing yourself. Here’s my example:

• Estoy aprendiendo español en SpanishPod101.com.
• I’m learning Spanish at SpanishPod101.com .

11) Tengo __ años de edad.

Here’s how to say how old you are in Spanish. You’ll need to know Spanish numbers, which are not that hard, for this.

• Tengo 27 años de edad.
• I’m 27 years old.

Of course, here you’ll need to know Spanish numbers . So, here are some examples. For the rest, check the numbers link above,

12) Soy ____.

What about your position? Are you a student? Yoga teacher? Lawyer for the potato industry? Potato salesman?

Super important question that people like to ask (and judge you about – Hey, I’m just a blogger! ). Just use “soy” meaning “I’m” and add your position.

• Soy maestro.
• I’m a teacher.

Here are some common jobs and occupations in Spanish:

• Estudiante – Student
• Profesor/a – Teacher
• Médico/a – Doctor
• Enfermero/a – Nurse
• Ingeniero/a – Engineer
• Abogado/a – Lawyer
• Cocinero/a – Cook/Chef
• Policía – Police Officer
• Programador/a – Programmer
• Contador/a – Accountant

13) Uno de mis pasatiempos es ___.

Now, let’s move onto personal interests – hobbies! My hobbies are languages, linguajunkieing and such. How about you? You’ll definitely need this line when introducing yourself in Spanish.

Here’s an example to use:

• Uno de mis pasatiempos es leer.
• One of my hobbies is reading.

14) Me gusta escuchar música.

Now, this is just another example line about your hobbies . You can use something else where.

• Me gusta escuchar música.
• I enjoy listening to music.

Now that you know some Spanish self-introduction phrases…

Let’s take a look at Spanish introduction examples.

Spanish Introduction Examples

While the above are just phrases…

Here are some Spanish introduction examples you can use to introduce yourself.

Sample scripts for Spanish introduction that you can use outright, depending on the situation.

Name, Age & Where You’re From

• Hola, mi nombre es [name]. Tengo [number] años y soy de [place].
• Hello, my name is [name]. I am [number] years old and I am from [place].

Longer Introduction & About Yourself

• Hola, soy [name]. Vivo en [place] y estudio/trabajo en [field]. Me encanta [hobby] y siempre estoy listo/a para una buena charla sobre [interest].
• Hi, I’m [name]. I live in [place] and study/work in [field]. I love [hobby] and I’m always up for a good chat about [interest].

Quick 1-Liner

• ¡Hola! Soy [name] y vivo en [place]. Hi! I’m [name] and I live in [place].

Conclusion — Back to You.

So now you know how to introduce yourself in Spanish .

Plus, you got some Spanish introduction examples that you can use for yourself.

I’m sure there’s a ton more you can say – but this is an easy, simple start that any beginner can put to use. It’s all about starting easy.

See if you can introduce yourself below.

Leave me a comment.

I read all comments!

Hope you enjoyed this!

– The Main Junkie

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Spanish essay example and how to write it.

Today, I will share a  Spanish essay example   in the end of the article and talk about the steps and hacks to help you craft the perfect Spanish essay.

As an experienced writer, I understand how hard it can be to write in a language different from your mother tongue. But, know that learning  how to write a good Spanish essay  has more to do with following a structure than it has to do with understanding the language.

Of course, you need to have a basic understanding of spelling and grammatical practices; as well as a vast vocabulary to avoid sounding monotonous. 

However, learning  how to write a Spanish essay  is not impossible if you follow these simple steps:

• Draft an outline 
• Create a list of words and terms 
• Start writing the body of your essay
• Write the introduction 
• Formulate the conclusion 
• Proofread and edit 

As you can see, learning how to write a good Spanish essay requires a lot of planning and organization. And although it might be counter-intuitive at first, following the structure above will save you a lot of time. Plus, once you have the system down, you will be able to create exciting pieces without breaking a sweat!

Before we dive in, I always recommend you do a little research. So, look up  Spanish essay examples  online and analyze the way the writer structured the piece. Bonus points if you can find useful examples of essays within your topic of choice. The idea is not to copy what others are saying but to understand  how to write a Spanish essay  that is well crafted, appealing, and informative — all at the same time. 

Now that you have done your homework; it is time to start writing your essay by following the steps I mentioned earlier:

1. Draft an outline

An outline is vital when you are learning  how to write a Spanish essay , as it will allow you to organize your arguments and ideas. Plus, given that you are not writing in your first language, an outline will help you translate keywords or phrases from English to Spanish (if need be).

As you can see from the Spanish essay example, I have shared it after the text . You must keep it simple. Nonetheless, make sure you have enough information to elaborate on 6-7 paragraphs. Also, do not forget to include any quotes, statistics, or other information (from credible sources) that could support your arguments.

2. Create a list of words and terms 

I always recommend that before you start writing, you create a list of keywords or phrases that are vital to your essay. More often than not, these terms will appear as part of your outline, but, in other instances, these could be hard-to-translate terms. 

You do not need to write every word or term you will be using throughout the piece as you can always use a English-Spanish dictionary if you cannot recall a specific term.

The list is a way of double-checking. keywords to make sure you are using the correct term in Spanish and not using a literal translation. For instance, in the list of our Spanish essay example, the word “ must-have ” is not translated to “ debes tener ,” as that would be a literal translation. Instead, the phrases “ cualidades indispensables ” is used, which would be the appropriate term in Spanish.  

3. Start writing the body of your essay

The body of the essay is where you fully develop your argument. It might seem odd, but you should ignore your essay’s introduction and go straight to the body . 

If your goal is to master  how to write a good Spanish essay  make sure your body has a good flow in between paragraphs, so they do not end up being separate mini-essays. It is also essential that each body paragraph contains only one main argument or claim. However, this central idea can (and should) be supported by approximately 5 to 6 other sentences.

Spanish essays are usually wordier/more complicated than your average English essay as the language is richer. So, do not be afraid to write longer sentences to get the message across.  

Lastly, do not forget to add relevant examples, evidence to support your arguments, and quotes from experts or credible sources (i.e., academic books and journal articles).   You can see one example of a quote here.

Let’s be honest, most students do not do that, but shows the teacher you have put effort to research your topic.

 Go back to our Spanish essay example and dissect each paragraph. Pay attention to the transitions here and here , the way we incorporated quotes, and how each paragraph’s main idea is developed. In doing so, you will be gaining valuable insight as to how to structure your document. 

4. Write the introduction 

Once you have finished writing your entire essay’s body, write the introduction. Why? Simple. If the job of an introduction is to set the tone for what will follow. You will have a more precise and more detailed idea of what that is once you’ve written the entire piece. 

An introduction should state a problem or introduce a subject of discussion. It should also tell the reader  why  you are writing this essay and why he/she should feel compelled to read it. 

Let’s look at our Spanish essay example. Here, the introduction , although it is short, gives us enough information. It allows us to understand that we will know how to manage a remote team by choosing the right candidates and establishing an effective strategy after reading this essay. And that is precisely what you want an introduction to be doing!  

5. Formulate the conclusion 

When learning  how to write a Spanish essay , you have to be really careful with how you formulate the conclusion. In Spanish, your conclusion should always begin by restating your main argument. In other words, this is your chance to tie all of your main points together and give the reader a succinct takeaway. 

For instance, in our Spanish essay example, the conclusion is everything. Think about it, if you only read the title and this last paragraph, you almost do not need to read the body. All the main points are there, and as a reader, I got what I came looking for: strategies to manage a remote team effectively. 

6. Proofread and edit 

To finish our easy steps on  how to write a Spanish essay,  we must not leave our editing and proofreading! This step is critical to composing a great essay. Most readers will not even finish reading articles if they spot a spelling mistake, typo, or grammatical error. Thus, take the time to go over your essay.

Furthermore, when editing your essay, pay attention to:

• Readability 
• Consistency of the language
• Argument reasoning and rationale
• Transition between paragraphs
• Writing style
• Citations and referencing 

Lastly, given that Spanish is not your first language, I always recommend having someone else proofread your final draft before sending it out or printing it. A native Spanish speaker can easily spot mistakes that you might have missed, which could affect your article’s natural flow. 

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How to Make your Spanish Essay More Persuasive 

Now that you have finished writing a good Spanish essay, you might want to go the extra mile by making it more persuasive. 

A  Spanish persuasive essay  or any persuasive essays’ goal is to convince the reader to think like you or validate your perspective. But, some topics can be more subjective than others. Thus, to make sure your essay is effective, always rely on others. 

In other words, don’t let your argument stand-alone—research statistics, graphs, information, and data that can back up what you are saying. Citing or quoting experts in the field is also a great way to go about it as it allows your message to carry more weight. 

Nonetheless, make sure you are only using reliable sources. Below a list of ways to vet a reference to make sure your  Spanish persuasive essay  uses only the best sources:

Verify the information you already have against the data found in the source.

• Authority

Make sure a dependable author or institution writes the source.

Depending on your subject, your currency needs will vary. Thus, make sure to check when was the book or article written/published.

As a rule of thumb, I consider a reliable source:

• Materials published within the last five years

• Official websites (.gov., .edu,.org)

• Academic databases

• Articles published by well-known authors or experts in a specific topic

There you have it! Six easy steps that will help you write a good Spanish essay and a few tips and tricks to make it more persuasive.

Spanish essay example – See below

Cómo desarrollar una estrategia efectiva de teletrabajo.

[Start of the Introduction section]

El Covid-19 ha llevado a muchas empresas a migrar de un trabajo presencial al teletrabajo. Según Global Workplace Analytics [ and in the end you can add the reference to your Bibliografía ], unos 75 millones de trabajadores de los EEUU podrían teletrabajar al menos un parte de su jornada de trabajo. Sin embargo, para muchos sectores esto se ha convertido en un verdadero reto.

Aunque para muchos no sea obvio, los beneficios de trabajar con equipos remotos son incontables, siempre que construyas una política realmente efectiva y diseñes el proceso de reclutamiento acertado. Así es que si buscas desarrollar una estrategia efectiva de teletrabajo, debes asegurarte de que tus empleados o candidatos para trabajar a distancia, cuenten con las herramientas adecuadas.

[End of the Introdution]

[Start of the body section]

Cuando comiences a reclutar personas (nuevas o dentro de tu mismo equipo de trabajo), asegúrate de informarles de las cualidades indispensables que buscas en un candidato. No todo el mundo podrá unirse a la modalidad de teletrabajo por más que la situación lo requiera.

Por ejemplo , si una de las características más importantes para el desarrollo del proyecto es la conectividad, los candidatos adecuados deben poder estar a tu disponibles a través de sus computadoras o dispositivos móviles. Mónica Zent [ another reference in our Bibliografía section ], fundadora de Foxwordy la primera red social privada para abogados, recomienda que a todos los candidatos se les debería preguntar acerca de sus hábitos digitales. Pues, los candidatos ideales para el teletrabajo son aquellos que tienen disponibilidad y buena disposición para mantenerse conectados o conectarse en el momento en que sea necesario.

Del mismo modo , debes infórmales sobre de tus reglas para el teletrabajo y ayudarlos a mejorar sus métodos de gestión del tiempo. La idea es que te apoyes en un equipo eficiente, pero que además sea capaz de lograr un buen equilibrio entre la vida y el trabajo. Aunque la flexibilidad es una de las características inherentes del trabajo remoto, debes construir una política firme según las necesidades específicas de tu proyecto para poder dirigir un equipo eficiente y efectivo.

Las horas laborales oficiales, dependerán de los requerimientos de tu proyecto, por lo que es importante que los miembros de tu equipo sepan a qué horario atenerse. En caso de que los miembros de tu equipo tengan distintos husos horarios, define uno oficial con el que todos se sientan cómodos.

Determina los días que necesites una videoconferencia con todo el equipo dentro del huso horario oficial. Estas llamadas les permitirán recordar que trabajan con otras personas aunque por lo general hagan sus tareas aislados. Promueve el uso de la webcam para que todos estén concentrados en la conversación y estén realmente presentes. El verse las caras permite la comprensión del lenguaje corporal y una mejor comunicación.

[End of body section]

[Start of the conclusion section]

En conclusión, una estrategia efectiva de trabajo remoto dependerá de la forma en la que buscas y vetas los candidatos en tu empresa. No todo el mundo tiene la capacidad de trabajar desde casa de manera efectiva.

Además , recuerda hacer hincapié en la modalidad de trabajo y plantea una estructura clara donde se establezcan horarios, reuniones y seguimientos para lograr los mejores resultados.

Si logras incoporar todas estas prácticas dentro de tu modelo de negocio, tendrás un equipo remoto efectivo, compenetrado y eficiente. Tres factores de vital importancia para sobrepasar la crisis mundial que nos ha tocado vivir este 2020.

Bibliografía

• Global Workplace Analytics, 2020. How many people could work-from-home . Consultado a 04.10.2020 en [https://globalworkplaceanalytics.com/how-many-people-could-work-from-home].
• Zent, Mónica, 2015. Monica Zent’s 5 Ways to Effectively Lead Remote Teams . Consutlado a 04.10.2020 en [https://medium.com/@MonicaZent/monica-zent-s-5-ways-to-effectively-lead-remote-teams-the-most-cutting-edge-companies-of-the-ab409c3db16a]
• Introducción
• “En los EE. UU., 4.7 millones de empleados trabajan desde casa al menos la mitad de la semana.”
• Qué estas buscando
• Conectividad
• Disponibilidad
• El candidato ideal
• Tip de Mónica Zent
• Flexibilidad
• Modalidad de trabajo
• Estrategia/planificación
• Video conferencias/Uso de la webcam
• Fechas de entrega

List of words

• Work remotely = Trabajo remoto/teletrabajo
• Flexibilty = Felixbilidad
• Availability = Disponibilidad
• 24/7 Connectivity = Conectividad las 24 horas
• Must-haves = Cualidades indispensables
• Video conference = Video conferencias
• Deadlines = Fechas de entrega
• Time zone = huso horario
• Webcam = webcam

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Introduce Yourself in Spanish Posted by sasha on Jun 7, 2017 in Spanish Grammar , Spanish Vocabulary

Hola everyone! I’m the new guy here – to the blog and to the Spanish speaking world. You may have seen a few videos I’ve posted so far giving tours of Mexico City and the ruins of Teotihuacan . In this post I’d like to introduce myself and help you do the same in Spanish.

My Self-Introduction

Mi familia es grande.

Hola! Me nombre es Alejandro, pero todos me llaman Sasha. Soy de los Estados Unidos. Mi familia vive en Michigan. Mi papá es un doctor y mi mamá es una enfermera. Tengo cuatro hermanos y dos hermanas. Mi familia es muy grande! Soy el mas viejo. Tengo treinta y uno años.

Me gusta vivir en Puerto Vallarta.

Ahora vivo en Puerto Vallarta con mi esposa. Su nombre es Rachel. No tenemos hijos. Soy un maestro de ingles y un persona de libre dedicación. Estudié producción de video en la universidad. Antes vivía en China e Indonesia por seis años. Me gusta la música, viajar, y los deportes. Quiero estudiar español y quiero ayudarte a hacer lo mismo!

Soy de Michigan

Hello! My name is Alexander, but everyone calls me Sasha. I’m from the United States. My family lives in Michigan. My dad is a doctor and my mom is a nurse. I have four brothers and two sisters. My family is very big! I’m the oldest. I’m 31 years old.

La Gran Muralla China

Now I live in Puerto Vallarta with my wife. Her name is Rachel. We don’t have any children. I’m an English teacher and a freelancer. I studied video production in college. Before I lived in China and Indonesia for six years. I like music, traveling, and sports. I want to study Spanish and I want to help you do the same!

Introduce Yourself

Now that you’ve learned a little bit about me, let’s learn how to introduce yourself in Spanish. Here are some common introductory questions and how you can answer them:

Cuál es tu nombre?/Como te llamas? What’s your name?

Mi nombre es…/me llamo… my name is…, de dónde es usted where are you from, soy de… i’m from…, cuantos años tienes how old are you, tengo… años. i’m… years old., cuál es tu trabajo what’s your job, soy un/una… i’m a/an…, tienes hermanos/hijos do you have any siblings/children, tengo… hermanos/hijos. i have… siblings/children. no tengo… hermanos/hijos. i don’t have any siblings/children., qué te gusta hacer what do you like to do, me gusta… i like….

Go ahead and practice! Grab a friend and make them study with you, or just say it to yourself in a mirror. Reading is great but nothing beats speaking when you’re learning a language! You can also feel free to introduce yourself in Spanish in the comments section. As a new blogger here, I’d love to get to know some of our readers!

Future Plans

Viajar en México es genial.

As I mentioned in my introduction, my wife and I call Mexico home now. We’re actually doing the “digital nomad” thing as our teaching jobs are online. We’ve been working and studying Spanish here, and we plan to travel to Colombia and other parts of South America starting in September. My Spanish is still at a beginner level. It’s been tough learning my third foreign language. I studied Chinese and Indonesian and you can find me contributing to both of those blogs as well. As a new learner myself, I’ll be focused on sharing beginner-friendly Spanish lessons and videos. I’ll also share posts and videos about history, culture, and more as I travel around the Spanish speaking world. This blog belongs to you, though, so let us know what you want to read about, what questions you want answered, and what kind of videos you’d like to see. Leave a comment and share your thoughts!

I’m sorry I won’t be able to cover very advanced language topics at first, and I apologize for my awful American accent in the videos. Please bear with me – I’m learning just like you are. As an English teacher, I always encourage my students to take chances, speak more, and use what they learn every day. I’ll do my best to do the same with Spanish, and I hope you’ll join me on my journey to study this wonderful language and the many cultures associated with it. Muchas gracias y mucho gusto!

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About the Author: sasha

Sasha is an English teacher, writer, photographer, and videographer from the great state of Michigan. Upon graduating from Michigan State University, he moved to China and spent 5+ years living, working, studying, and traveling there. He also studied Indonesian Language & Culture in Bali for a year. He and his wife run the travel blog Grateful Gypsies, and they're currently trying the digital nomad lifestyle across Latin America.

Abderrahmane:

Hey thanks a lot for sharing your experience with US, i also a beginer i’ll do a little presentation of myself Soy Abderrahmane, soy(from morocco), tengo 22 anos , i sudy network and telecommunications engineering, me gusta musica y sport y new technologies

Introducing myself

Mi nombre es Peace. Soy de Nigeria. Tengo vientinueve anos. Soy una estudiante. Tienes uno hijo( un chica). Me gusta musical, aventura y lectura.

Learning spanish is really fun for me more than French. I’m still a newbie in it but have learnt quite a lot. My challenge is that I don’t see how to be practising it. Please i’ll really like to learn Chinese too. I’ve tried on my own but the characters are really confusing.

Gracias. Hasta luego

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52 Spanish Essay Phrases for Your AP Exam

In order to do well on the AP Spanish exam’s   free-response  section, you must be able to write a persuasive essay based on three Spanish-language sources.

Here we’ve put together a list of 52 vocabulary words and essays phrases that will come in handy for making and supporting arguments in your AP Spanish essays.

Handy Essay Phrases for Writing a Strong Spanish AP Composition

Starting your essay, agreeing and disagreeing, stating an opinion, supporting an opinion, contrasting (or comparing), transitional phrases, changing topics, concluding your essay, how to prepare for the ap spanish essay, what are the details of the ap spanish essay, and one more thing….

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Para empezar – To begin with

Hoy en día – Nowadays…

Hoy en día, las personas están en Internet hasta ocho horas por día. (Nowadays, people are on the Internet up to eight hours per day.)

A manera de introducción – We can start by saying…

Como punto de partida – As a starting point

Al principio – At the beginning… 

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En primer lugar  – To start… 

Empecemos por considerar – Let’s begin by considering…

Estoy de acuerdo/No estoy de acuerdo — I agree/I disagree

Estoy de acuerdo con lo que dice el autor. (I agree with what the author says.)

No estoy de acuerdo con la idea principal de la fuente número dos . (I disagree with the main idea of source number two.)

En mi opinión — In my opinion

En mi opinión, los jóvenes deberían comer más sano. (In my opinion, young people should eat healthier.)

La verdad es   — The truth is

La verdad es que todavía hay mucha desigualdad en los Estados Unidos . (The truth is there is still a lot of inequality in the United States.)

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Es verdad  — It’s true

Es verdad que las redes sociales pueden ser peligrosas . (It’s true that social media can be dangerous.)

Es falso   —   It’s false

Hay gente que dice que las redes sociales son peligrosas, pero esto es falso . (There are people who say that social media is dangerous, but this is false.)

Me parece/No me parece   —   It seems to me/It doesn’t seem to me

Me parece bien que los niños asistan a colegios bilingües . (I think it’s a good idea that children attend bilingual schools.)

No me parece bien que los niños asistan a colegios bilingües . (I don’t think it’s a good idea that children attend bilingual schools.)

Remember that since me parece implies an opinion or emotion, you must conjugate the verb in the subjunctive tense.

(Yo) pienso que   —   I think that

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Yo pienso que no hay nada más importante que la familia . (I think that there is nothing more important than family.)

(Yo) creo que  — I believe that

Yo creo que todos los adolescentes deberían aprender a tocar un instrumento . (I believe that all adolescents should learn to play an instrument.)

The following phrases all have the same structure: Es  + adjective +  que .

This structure is similar to the English “It’s [adjective] that…” and is great for expressing and supporting opinions in a strong and confident manner. Here are some phrases that are especially useful when making and defending claims in a persuasive essay:

Es evidente que   —   It’s evident that

Es claro que   —   It’s clear that

Es cierto que  —   It’s certain that

Es obvio que   — It’s obvious that

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Es importante que  — It’s important that

Es necesario que   — It’s necessary that

Es probable que   —   It’s probable that

Es dudoso que  — It’s doubtful that

For some of these phrases, the verb following the word que must be conjugated in the indicative, while others require the subjunctive . A good rule of thumb is that when implying that something is certain, use the indicative. When expressing doubt or expressing some other emotion, use the subjunctive.

On this list, evidente, claro, cierto  and obvio use indicative verbs, and importante, necesario, probable  and dudoso use subjunctive verbs.

Es cierto que nuestro clima está cambiando . (It is certain that our climate is changing.)

Es importante que la gente sepa hablar más de un idioma . (It’s important that people know how to speak more than one language.)

These words will help you refer to your three sources, which contain information that will help you support your argument. This section also contains transition words to connect one part of your argument to the next.

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Según   — According to  

Según el autor… (according to the author…)

La fuente  —   The source

Según la fuente numero 1… (According to source number one…)

El tema   —   The theme/topic

Esto es un tema muy importante. (This is a very important topic.)

Mostrar   —   To show

La fuente muestra la importancia de la diversidad. (The source shows the importance of diversity.)

Remember, mostrar is an o-ue stem-changing verb—pay attention to conjugation!

Demostrar   —   To demonstrate

La tabla demuestra que muchos jóvenes en España juegan al fútbol. (The table demonstrates that many youths in Spain play football.)

Demostrar is also an o-ue stem changing verb. Luckily for you, it follows the exact same conjugation rules as mostrar !

Indicar   —   To indicate

La tabla indica que hay muchas familias pobres en ese barrio. (The table indicates that there are many poor families in that neighborhood.)

Apoyar   —   To support

Estos datos apoyan la idea de que el clima está cambiando. (This data supports the idea that the climate is changing)

Sin duda   — Without a doubt

Sin duda, el cambio climático es el problema más grave que enfrenta nuestra planeta. (Without a doubt, climate change is the most serious problem that our planet faces.)

Por otra parte   — On the other hand

Es importante que la economía crezca, pero por otra parte, tenemos que cuidar el medio ambiente. (It’s important that the economy grows, but on the other hand, we have to care for the environment.)

Aunque   — Even though/Although

Aunque is followed by an indicative verb when the outcome is known, but a subjunctive verb when the outcome is speculative.

Aunque cuesta mucho dinero, tenemos que buscar una solución. (Even though it costs a lot of money, we have to search for a solution.)

Aunque cueste mucho dinero, tenemos que buscar una solución . (Even though it may cost a lot of money, we have to search for a solution.)

Al igual que  —   Just like

Al igual que en los años 40, hoy en día hay mucha gente que no quiere ayudar a los refugiados de guerra . (Just like in the 40s, today there are many people who don’t want to help war refugees.)

Tanto… como… — … as well as…

Fill in this phrase with two nouns to emphasize that you’re talking equally about two different things.

Tanto chicos como chicas deberían aprender a cocinar, limpiar, coser y cuidar a los bebés. (Boys as well as girls ought to learn how to cook, clean, sew and care for babies.)  

Sino   —   But rather

Remember that Spanish has two translations for the English word “but.” The word sino is like the English phrase “but rather,” used to introduce an alternative.

En comparación  —   In comparison

En comparación, la fuente número 2 indica que hay más obesidad en Estados Unidos que en España . (In comparison, source number 2 indicates that there is more obesity in the United States than in Spain.)

Leer no es una pérdida de tiempo, sino una manera de aprender y de conocer otras culturas . (Reading isn’t a waste of time, but rather a way to learn and understand other cultures.)

Además  — Additionally

This word is usually seen at the beginning of a sentence, and it’s useful for transitioning from one idea or argument to another.

Además, es evidente que la tecnología nos ayuda mucho. (Additionally, it’s evident that technology helps us a lot.)

Sin embargo   —   However

This is another good transition word. In your essay, you may want to present an alternate argument and then explain why you disagree with it. Sin embargo is very helpful for this.

Obviamente, estudiar es muy importante. Sin embargo, es necesario que los adolescentes tengan tiempo para jugar con sus amigos . (Obviously, studying is very important. However, it’s necessary that teenagers have time to play with their friends.)

Por lo cual   —   For this reason/That’s why/Which is why

This phrase is used in the middle of a sentence to connect ideas.

La Amazonía tiene un alto nivel de biodiversidad, por lo cual la conservación de esta región debe ser una prioridad.  (The Amazon has a high level of biodiversity, which is why the conservation of this region must be a priority.)

Sobre un tema relacionado — On a related topic

Sobre un tema relacionado con la inteligencia artificial, se están llevando a cabo investigaciones para mejorar la capacidad de aprendizaje de los algoritmos de machine learning.  (Regarding a topic related to artificial intelligence, research is being conducted to enhance the learning capacity of machine learning algorithms.)

Cuando se trata de –  When it comes to

Relacionado con esta idea — Related to this idea

Una idea similar es — A similar idea is

Una idea similar es utilizar la realidad virtual como herramienta educativa para mejorar la experiencia de aprendizaje de los estudiantes. (A similar idea is to use virtual reality as an educational tool to enhance the learning experience of students.)

Ahora estoy pasando a  — Now moving onto

In your final paragraph, you’ll want to provide a summary of your main argument and your main supporting points. You can use the following helpful phrases:

En conclusión   —   In conclusion

En resumen   —   In summary

En fin   —   Finally

En conclusión,/En resumen,/En fin, las tres fuentes muestran que la contaminación del aire es un problema muy grave para todo el mundo . (In summary, the three sources show that air pollution is a very serious problem for the whole world.)

After summarizing your essay, you’ll want to restate your main argument in a succinct, strongly-worded sentence. Start with these phrases:

Por estas razones   —   For these reasons

Por eso  — That is why

Así que   —   Therefore

Entonces  — So

Por estas razones,/Por eso,/Así que/Entonces, afirmo que los adolescentes no deberían usar las redes sociales. (For these reasons, I affirm that teenagers should not use social media.)

In many ways, preparing for the free-response section is the same as preparing for the rest of the AP exam.

It involves studying grammar and vocabulary, and it also means immersing yourself in the Spanish language as much as possible.

There are also some targeted ways to practice for the free-response section.

• Do practice exams and read sample essays. The College Board  has posted the full AP exams from the last several years. Try to read the sources and write the essay in the allotted 55 minutes. When you’re done, go back and slowly revise your essay for errors in grammar, spelling and logic. After that, you can also check out the grading rubric provided by the College Board and several sample persuasive essays . Try to compare your essay against the rubric and the samples to see how you can improve your writing.
• Practice summarizing and analyzing Spanish-language sources. Remember all those great resources listed above? Well, it’s not enough to just read or listen to them. The whole point of the presentational essay is to measure your ability to summarize, synthesize and argue. So, after you read or listen to a Spanish-language source, take five minutes to summarize it—on paper. Identify the main argument, and then make a bulleted list of important points. Finally, write a few sentences summarizing your personal opinion.
• Learn targeted vocabulary for talking about opinions and arguments. Is there anything more frustrating than knowing exactly what you want to say, but not having the vocabulary to say it? This article lists many crucial vocabulary words for expressing and supporting opinions in persuasive essays. Using these words and phrases will help make your writing flow more smoothly, and allow you to argue with more credibility.

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The free-response section of the exam is meant to test your ability to communicate with others in spoken and written Spanish.

There are two essays in the free-response section. The interpersonal essay asks you to respond to an email. The presentational essay  tests how well you can draw information from Spanish-language sources, form an argument and write formally. This second essay is a little less straightforward, so we’ll walk you through it here.

So, how does it work?

The presentational essay is based on three sources . Two of them are written sources and one is an audio source.

These sources can be just about anything: Advertisements, articles, infographics, letters, maps, interviews, radio programs, podcasts and conversations are just some examples of the types of sources you may encounter.

You’ll have about 55 minutes to complete this particular essay. First, you’ll have six minutes to read the prompt and the two written sources, and then you’ll hear the audio source twice. Finally, you’ll have 40 minutes to plan and write your essay.

The essay is graded on the basis of Spanish language skills like reading, listening, writing and grammar—but it’s also based on your general ability to analyze the sources and make a strong, coherent argument.

Of course, learning vocabulary and essay phrases is just one way to prepare for the free-response section.

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Spanish Essay Phrases: 40 Useful Phrases for an Impressive Writeup

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Do you need to write a lot of essays in Spanish? If you do, don’t worry. It's about to get a little bit easier for you because here in this article, we’ve listed many useful Spanish essay phrases that you can readily use in your essays.

Feel free to pepper your essays with the words and expressions from this list. It would certainly elevate your essays and impress your teachers. You're welcome!

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Spanish Essay Phrases

Additional Resources

You can also check out the following resources:

84 Spanish Expressions for Agreeing and Disagreeing

Common Spanish Verbs

Expresiones útiles para escribir en español

Looking for more Spanish phrases? Check out this e-book with audio!

Try to use the essay phrases in Spanish that you learned in this lesson and write a few example sentences in the comments section!

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Janey is a fan of different languages and studied Spanish, German, Mandarin, and Japanese in college. She has now added French into the mix, though English will always be her first love. She loves reading anything (including product labels).

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Talk about yourself in Spanish

Being able to talk about yourself is really important if you are learning Spanish. You can’t get by without i! So let’s see how to do it.

But first notice that this is the SECOND UNIT of our beginner course and the GCSE SPANISH 9-1 course.

Introduce yourself: PRESÉNTATE

When you want to introduce yourself or give some personal information you must say, for example, your name, nationality, profession, where do you live, how old you are… But also, you need to understand and produce questions correctly.

We are all going to learn how to do all these things with the video below. While you are watching the video, stop it when you need it to repeat every sentence several times.

In Spanish we can refer to others in an informal way or formally, you will see both in the video, now focus in first part, the informal way, but click in the link if you want to learn more about this topic.

Now practice what you have learned in the video.

Now you can talk about yourself in Spanish for sure. Anyway,  we are going to review the sentences we have seen  in the video and some more that you will find quite useful . We will also learn some grammar tips.

• ¡Hola! Me llamo Enrique (Hello! I am called Enrique) *
• Tengo catorce años ( I am 14 years old)
• Soy británico, de Manchester (I am British, from Manchester) 
• Soy estudiante (I am a student)
• Vivo en Valencia, en el este de España (I live in Valencia, in the east of Spain)
• Mi cumpleaños es el cinco de agosto (My birthday is the 5th of August)
• Nací en Manchester el 5 de agosto de dos mil quince (I was born in Machester the 5th of August 2015)
• ¿Cuál es tu apellido ? (What is your surname?)
• Mi apellido es Fernández (My surname is Fernández).
• ¿Cuál es tu teléfono ? (What is your phone number?)

* The most common way of saying our name in Spanish is to say « Me llamo Enrique ( I am called Enrique ), but we can also say “ Mi nombre es Enrique ( My name is Enrique )” or « Soy Enrique ( I am Enrique )».

Spanish grammar tips

1. In Spanish you «have» an age, so you need the verb TENER to say or ask the age :

¿Cuántos años tienes ? (How old you are?)

Tengo quince años (I am 15 years old)

TENER is a radical-changing verb. Click on the link to learn  how to form and use this very important Spanish verb .

2. Nationalities in Spanish must agree in gender with the person they are refered to , as you can see in the example of the right.

Most nationalities are also the languages (el idioma), in this case  they are always masculine:

Sarah es inglesa y habla inglés y español (Sarah is English and speaks English and Spanish).

Have you noticed that nationalities in Spanish are not capitalized . Click on the link to learn more about countries and nationalities in Spanish ,  and how to change from masculine to feminine.

Other nationalities you must know are: inglés/inglesa ( English ), escocés/escocesa ( Scottish ), galés/galesa ( Welsh ) and irlandés/irlandesa ( Irish ).

3. Something similar happen, about the gender, when we say someone profession . So we have to learn the name of professions in Spanish and how to change from masculine to feminine too. 

4. To say your telephone number, your age or your date of birth you will need numbers. Actually numbers are everywhere, so practice them until you feel really confident using them: números hasta el 30.

How do you spell it?: ¿CÓMO SE DELETREA?

Take it for granted that you will have to spell -DELETREAR- a lot , especially your first and last name. So make sure you know how to pronounce the letters of the Spanish alphabet . It must be one of your main priorities.

By the way, instead of «¿Cómo se deletrea? ( how do you spell it? )» You can also say « ¿Cómo se escribe? ( how do you write? )» It is probably easier to remember.

How to talk about yourself in Spanish: Test

Don’t forget that to complete the lesson «talk about yourself in Spanish», you have to visit the included links and study its grammar and vocabulary and do all the exercises. Once you have finished everything, it is time for you to check your knowledge with the test.

If you have less than 70%, you  may need to make a revision. Your  tutor will get in touch with you to give you further instructions and comments . Don’t you have a Spanish tutor yet?

Now you know the necessary grammar and vocabulary to be able to talk about yourself in Spanish. So it is time for you to practice your speaking  and writing skills , for this you can book a personal tutorial online .

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Describe Yourself and Others in Spanish

¡Hola! Learn how to describe yourself and others ! Specifically, learn how to do the following in Spanish:

• describe how someone looks physically

• describe someone's personality

Let's start off with the vocab words in these lessons!

Nouns to Talk about People

Definite Articles

In these lessons, you learn the four definite articles in Spanish. Spanish articles indicate the gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural) of a noun, as well as whether or not a noun is a specific noun (definite or indefinite ).

There are four definite articles in Spanish, and they often all translate to the same little word in English: the . There are also cases where they don't have a direct English translation, but help to indicate the gender and number of a noun.

Definite Article Forms:

Here are the four forms that Spanish definite articles take.

Matching Gender and Number

A definite article always has to match both the gender and number of its noun .

• If the noun is masculine and singular (like hombre ), then the article also has to be masculine and singular ( el hombre ).
• If the noun is feminine and singular (like mujer ), then the article also has to be feminine and singular ( la mujer ).
• If that same noun is plural (like niños ), the article is also plural ( los niños ).

Physical Attributes

In these lessons, you learn the following words for describing people physically .

The singular word joven does not have an accent, but the plural word jóvenes does !

It's common to omit the article ( una or un ) in Spanish when saying someone has a barba or bigote , or when talking about someone's eye or hair color. Take a look!

Personality Traits

In these lessons, you learn the following words for describing someone's personality .

Gender and Plurality Tip

Remember that adjectives that end in e only have two forms: one to match singular nouns , and one to match plural nouns .

These lessons use the verbs ser ( to be ) and tener ( to have ) in the present . Let's review the conjugations of these verbs!

Ser is an irregular verb that means to be .

Nosotros or Nosotras

These lessons introduce the subject pronouns nosotros ( we ) and nosotras .

• Nosotros is used when a speaker talks about a group containing at least one man (including the speaker).
• Nosotras is used when a speaker talks about a group containing only women (including the speaker).

Look at the following examples!

Tener is stem-changing verb with an irregular yo form .

Conjugation Tip

• The present yo form of tener has a g in it: ten g o
• The present tú, él, ella, usted , and ustedes forms of tener have an i in them: t i enes , t i ene , t i enen
• The present vos , nosotros/nosotras , and vosotros/vosotras forms of tener do not have a g or an i in them: tenés , tenemos , tenéis

Pronunciation of the Ñ

In this lesson, you learn words containing the Spanish letter ñ .

The sound made when you pronounce the ñ is very similar to the sound of the letter group gn in words of Italian origin, such as lasagna , or nh in words of Portuguese origin, such as caipirinha .

Here are words from this lesson containing the ñ !

Is the Spanish Ñ Similar to the English Letter Group NY ?

It’s close, but not the same! The English letter group ny , as in canyon , is often uttered in two separate syllables. In this case, the n is the end of one syllable and the y is the start of the next syllable, whereas the Spanish ñ is a single nasal sound. Compare canyon with its Spanish translation ca ñ ón .

Ñ is Not the End!

You will never find the letter ñ at the end of a word or syllable. It’s placed at the beginning of a word or, more commonly, at the beginning of a syllable and between vowels.

Here are some of the phrases used in these lessons!

Quiz Yourself!

Want more practice with the vocabulary you learned in these lessons? Click here!

Spanish Conversation

Let's take a look at an example of a Spanish conversation using the above words and phrases!

Want to learn more about how to describe yourself and others in Spanish? Check out the following articles!

• Using "Ser" with Descriptions

• Descriptive Adjectives in Spanish

• Subject Pronouns in Spanish

• Body Parts in Spanish

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How to Write About Yourself in a College Essay | Examples

Published on September 21, 2021 by Kirsten Courault . Revised on May 31, 2023.

An insightful college admissions essay requires deep self-reflection, authenticity, and a balance between confidence and vulnerability. Your essay shouldn’t just be a resume of your experiences; colleges are looking for a story that demonstrates your most important values and qualities.

To write about your achievements and qualities without sounding arrogant, use specific stories to illustrate them. You can also write about challenges you’ve faced or mistakes you’ve made to show vulnerability and personal growth.

Table of contents

Start with self-reflection, how to write about challenges and mistakes, how to write about your achievements and qualities, how to write about a cliché experience, other interesting articles, frequently asked questions about college application essays.

Before you start writing, spend some time reflecting to identify your values and qualities. You should do a comprehensive brainstorming session, but here are a few questions to get you started:

• What are three words your friends or family would use to describe you, and why would they choose them?
• Whom do you admire most and why?
• What are the top five things you are thankful for?
• What has inspired your hobbies or future goals?
• What are you most proud of? Ashamed of?

As you self-reflect, consider how your values and goals reflect your prospective university’s program and culture, and brainstorm stories that demonstrate the fit between the two.

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Writing about difficult experiences can be an effective way to show authenticity and create an emotional connection to the reader, but choose carefully which details to share, and aim to demonstrate how the experience helped you learn and grow.

Be vulnerable

It’s not necessary to have a tragic story or a huge confession. But you should openly share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences to evoke an emotional response from the reader. Even a cliché or mundane topic can be made interesting with honest reflection. This honesty is a preface to self-reflection and insight in the essay’s conclusion.

Don’t overshare

With difficult topics, you shouldn’t focus too much on negative aspects. Instead, use your challenging circumstances as a brief introduction to how you responded positively.

Share what you have learned

It’s okay to include your failure or mistakes in your essay if you include a lesson learned. After telling a descriptive, honest story, you should explain what you learned and how you applied it to your life.

While it’s good to sell your strengths, you also don’t want to come across as arrogant. Instead of just stating your extracurricular activities, achievements, or personal qualities, aim to discreetly incorporate them into your story.

Brag indirectly

Mention your extracurricular activities or awards in passing, not outright, to avoid sounding like you’re bragging from a resume.

Use stories to prove your qualities

Even if you don’t have any impressive academic achievements or extracurriculars, you can still demonstrate your academic or personal character. But you should use personal examples to provide proof. In other words, show evidence of your character instead of just telling.

Many high school students write about common topics such as sports, volunteer work, or their family. Your essay topic doesn’t have to be groundbreaking, but do try to include unexpected personal details and your authentic voice to make your essay stand out .

To find an original angle, try these techniques:

• Focus on a specific moment, and describe the scene using your five senses.
• Mention objects that have special significance to you.
• Instead of following a common story arc, include a surprising twist or insight.

Your unique voice can shed new perspective on a common human experience while also revealing your personality. When read out loud, the essay should sound like you are talking.

If you want to know more about academic writing , effective communication , or parts of speech , make sure to check out some of our other articles with explanations and examples.

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• Passive voice
• Paraphrasing

 Communication

• How to end an email
• Ms, mrs, miss
• How to start an email
• I hope this email finds you well
• Hope you are doing well

 Parts of speech

• Personal pronouns
• Conjunctions

First, spend time reflecting on your core values and character . You can start with these questions:

However, you should do a comprehensive brainstorming session to fully understand your values. Also consider how your values and goals match your prospective university’s program and culture. Then, brainstorm stories that illustrate the fit between the two.

When writing about yourself , including difficult experiences or failures can be a great way to show vulnerability and authenticity, but be careful not to overshare, and focus on showing how you matured from the experience.

Through specific stories, you can weave your achievements and qualities into your essay so that it doesn’t seem like you’re bragging from a resume.

Include specific, personal details and use your authentic voice to shed a new perspective on a common human experience.

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Talking about yourself in Spanish

Talking about yourself will be really important during your GCSE Spanish-speaking exam. You just can’t get by without it, so let’s make sure you are able to do it confidently, we have some vocabulary and grammar notes, a podcast, a video, some activities to practice, and, of course, a personal tutor to check all your progress .

Preséntate (Introduce yourself)

When talking about yourself in Spanish, the first thing you’ll have to do is say your first and last name, even spell it out . You will also need to say your age, where you are from, or where you live . We are going to see some vocabulary that will be very useful to you.

In Spanish, you «have» an age , so you need the verb « tener » to say how old you are . «Tener» is a radical-changing verb: Tengo 16 años (I am 16 years old).

This vocabulary is useful, but let’s see how to use it in context.

* Have you noticed? Using these resources, we have used one future tense and two different past tenses: pretérito indefinido (preterite) and pretérito perfecto (present perfect) .

You will also need to know how to say the dates and numbers in Spanish. In addition, the following nationalities may be useful to you :

• inglés/inglesa (English)
• escocés/escocesa (Scottish)
• galés/galesa (Welsh)
• irlandés/irlandesa (Irish)

Notice that nationalities in Spanish are not written with capital letters and they have to agree in gender with the people they are referred to.  Do you want to learn more about nationalities in Spanish ? By the way,  many nationalities are also used as languages:

« Soy colombiana, mi lengua materna es el español, pero también hablo inglés bastante bien y un poco francés «. Can you translate this sentence into English  in the  comments below? We will corret it for you.

In this video, you can see a Spanish girl talking about herself, something similar to what you will have to do in the exam . Much of the information she uses may be of use to you. Stop the video from time to time to repeat what she says but use your own information .

Laura, the girl in the video, has spelled her last name  and has told us about its origin and the languages she speaks. She has also told us about her family and her best friends . She has described her room a bit, maybe that is not very useful, but you can also talk a little about the city where you live.

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Remember you can get in touch with your tutor by email , with any questions you have. You will need to click on all the links and study the information related to finishing this module , which will take you between five to eight hours of self-study.

Once you feel prepared, click on the link to access the mini revision test_01 , to check everything done during this lesson .

When you receive your tutor notes will be the moment to ask for a  conversation lesson to practice everything you have learned. Although you will need to be registered as a VIP student to enjoy all these benefits .

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La familia – Describing your family in Spanish

¡Hola! We have already covered a list of family members  in a previous lesson and discussed a little about how to describe them using SER plus adjectives. There, we introduced most of the vocabulary needed to talk about LA FAMILIA. In this lesson, we will go a little deeper on this topic so that you learn the basics to describe your family in Spanish by using the verb SER and some common adjectives through some nice family descriptions and interactive quizzes. Let’s start…

Introductory video: The family in Spanish – La familia

Let’s start by watching a short video to review the vocabulary for family members in Spanish. Pay attention to the vocabulary presented in the video, as well as some of the grammar rules that will be applied in the descriptions later. Remember that you can activate the subtitles if you need them.

Gender and plural of family members in Spanish

The gender and plural of nouns in spanish.

In order to describe your family in Spanish, first it’s necessary to understand that family members are common nouns, that is, they undergo changes of gender and number. As for grammatical gender, words that end in the letter -A such as “ Mamá, Nieta, Hija ” and “ Abuela ” are considered feminine nouns, whereas those that end in -O such as “ Abuelo, Nieto, Hijo ” and “Tío ” are masculine nouns. Basically, if we make a simple change at the end of the word, we will have two words with different meanings. Interestingly, the word “papá” is an exception, and it is considered a masculine noun even though it ends in -A. The word “Papá” has the same meaning as “Padre”, but is a bit more informal than its counterpart.

As for their plural or singular forms, family members are common nouns, so they will  change from singular to plural and vice versa. Generally, their plural form is created by adding -S or -ES to the nouns. You simply have to add -S when the noun ends in a vowel, such as NIETA → NIETAS, and -ES when it ends in a consonant.

Creating family relations in Spanish

Lastly, we will always use possessive adjectives like MI, TU, SUS, NUESTROS and others along with the vocabulary for family members. These words indicate possession, just like we would use MY, YOURS and so on from the English language, but in this case they show a relationship with another person. To put it differently, to say something like “My family in big”, we would use “ Mi familia es grande ” with the possessive adjective MI.

Describing your family in Spanish using SER and adjectives

Describing your family in Spanish is really easy as most of the time we will need only three things: a family member, the verb SER and an adjective in Spanish , that is words to describe personality or physical appearance . The subject goes first and then the verb  SER, which will change to ES if the word is in singular form like MAMÁ and HERMANO as in “Mi mamá es…” and to SON if the word represents several people like PADRES and ABUELOS as in “Mis padres son..”. Similarly , the adjective will also take a singular form when describing a single person as in: “ Mi mamá es amable ” and a plural form when describing many people: “ Mis abuelos son amables ”. Before moving on, solve the exercises on the next grammar quiz.

Examples of family descriptions in Spanish

Example no. 1.

Mi familia es pequeña. Mi mamá se llama Ana. Ella es enfermera. Mi mamá es muy amable e inteligente. Tengo dos hermanos . Mi hermano se llama Alan. Él es muy alegre. Es alto. Yo soy bajo. Mi hermana es bonita. Mi papá es muy trabajador. Mis abuelos son divertidos y nos quieren mucho. Somos una familia feliz.

My family is small. My mother’s name is Ana. She is a nurse. My mother is very kind and intelligent. I have two brothers. My brother’s name is Alan. He is very cheerful. He is tall. I’m short. My sister is pretty and my dad is hard-working. My grandparents are fun and they love us very much. We are a happy family.

Example No. 2

Mi familia es grande. Vivo con mis padres . Mi mamá es empresaria y mi papá trabaja en un banco. Tengo dos hermanas , Alicia y Mercedes. También tengo dos hermanos, Javier y Hernán. Todos nos llevamos muy bien. Alicia es la mayor de todos. Ella es inteligente y le gusta leer libros. Mercedes es la menor y le gusta ver televisión. Javier es necio y a veces es travieso. Javier es un buen niño. A Hernán le gustan los deportes y él es muy chistoso. Yo soy alto y creativo. Nosotros visitamos a nuestros tíos y a nuestros primos a veces. En vacaciones vemos a los abuelos . Ellos son estrictos y muy amables.

My family is big. I live with my parents. My mother is a businesswoman and my father works in a bank. I have two sisters, Alicia and Mercedes. I also have two brothers, Javier and Hernán. We all get along very well. Alicia is the eldest. She is intelligent and likes to read books. Mercedes is the youngest and likes to watch TV. Javier is stubborn and sometimes naughty. Javier is a good boy. Hernán likes sports and he is very funny. I am tall and creative. We visit our uncles and our cousins at times. On vacations we see the grandparents. They are strict but very friendly.

Example No. 3

Querida Sharon,

Permíteme contarte acerca de mi familia . Vivo con mi mamá , mi papá y mi hermana mayor . Vivimos en Veracruz, México. Mi mamá se llama Carmen. Es mexicana y habla inglés y español. Ella es profesora de español. Es bajita y delgada, tiene cabello castaño largo y ojos marrones. Mi papá se llama David. Él es estadounidense ¡Es alto y delgado! Tiene cabello castaño corto y ojos azules. Él trabaja en un banco. Mi hermana, Tatiana, tiene 14 años y le encanta escuchar música. Mis tíos viven cerca, así que ellos nos visitan a menudo. Me encanta jugar con mis primos en mi tiempo libre. En vacaciones, siempre visitamos a mi abuela y a mi abuelo en su finca. Escríbeme pronto y cuéntame sobre tu familia.

Listening Activity No. 1: Talking about my family in Spanish

Key expressions in the conversation:.

• “ ¿Puedes ayudarme con…? ” means “Can you help me with…?”
• “ ¿De qué se trata la tarea? ” means “What is the homework about?”
• Carlos: ¡Mamá! ¿Puedes ayudarme con la tarea?
• María: Claro Carlos. ¿De qué se trata la tarea?
• Carlos: Bueno, debo describir a nuestra familia.
• María: Suena divertido. Bien ¿Cómo es tu papá?
• Carlos: Mi papá es muy trabajador, amable y bueno porque siempre ayuda a otros.
• María: ¡Muy bien! Escribe eso… ahora ¿Cómo son tus hermanos?
• Carlos: Mi hermana es una bebe muy bonita y juguetona, y mi hermano es inteligente y creativo.
• María: aja… y ¿Cómo son tus abuelos?
• Carlos: Mi abuelita es muy linda y mi abuelito es energético y estricto, y los quiero mucho a los dos.
• María: ¿y qué me puedes decir de tus tíos?
• Carlos: Mi tía es muy buena cocinando y mi tío es un Doctor muy bueno… me gusta jugar con sus hijos…
• María: Es cierto… no nos olvidemos de tus primos.
• Carlos: Si, ellos son algo traviesos pero también son muy divertidos… ¿y tú mamá? Tú eres muy amable y cuidadosa con todos nosotros…

Listening Activity No. 2 : Describing my family in Spanish

Key expressions in the recordings:.

• “Ellos me quieren mucho” means “They love me so much!”
• “Llevarnos muy bien” means “Get along well with each other”
• “Estar emocionado por conocer a…” means “I’m excited to meet…”

No. 1: La Familia de Thiago

Mi nombre es Thiago. Tengo seis años y estoy en primer grado. Vivo con mi tío, mi mamá y mi abuelita. Tengo muchos primos y me gusta mucho jugar con ellos. Mis tías me quieren mucho. El fin de semana veo a mi hermana, Emely. También tengo una mascota, es un perro llamado Zeus. Es muy peludo y salta como un conejo.

No. 2: La Familia de Marcos

Me llamo Marcos. Vengo de una familia muy grande. Tengo 8 hermanos, dos de ellos están casados. Mi hermano mayor tiene 38 años y su esposa se llama Alicia. Ella es mi cuñada favorita porque es muy amable e inteligente. Ellos tienen tres hijos, dos niños y una niña. Mi hermana, Carmen, tiene 35 años y ella también está casada. Es ama de casa y mi cuñado, su esposo, es ingeniero civil. Ellos se llevan bien, aunque ella a veces tiene problemas con sus suegros, pero bueno, así es el matrimonio. Algunos de mis otros hermanos tienen hijos y nosotros siempre tratamos de juntarnos en navidad. La casa se llena porque tengo unos doce sobrinos, más o menos. Ya te podrás imaginar lo alegre que pasamos en casa.

No. 3: La Familia de Alejandra

Soy Alejandra. Mi familia me llama Ale. Vivo con mi mamá y mi padrastro. Tengo dos medios hermanos y los quiero mucho. Soy la mayor, así que ellos me respetan y me hacen caso. Mi mamá tiene dos hermanos, Carlos y Anahí. Mi tío Carlos es joven y aún está en la universidad. Mi tía, Anahí, tiene una pequeña empresa familiar con su esposo. Les va muy bien. Ellos viven lejos de nosotros, en otro estado. De hecho, no los hemos visto en mucho tiempo, así que planeamos visitarlos porque tendrán un bebé pronto. Estoy muy emocionada por conocer a mi primer primito.

Time to Practice: Writing about my family in Spanish

Write a 100-word paragraph “describing your family in Spanish.” You can use the examples in this lesson or parts of the listening activity to get some ideas. Then, read your paragraph to a native speaker to get feedback on your writing, pronunciation, and mastery of the topic. ¡Hasta la próxima!

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¡Muchas gracias! Estoy estudiando para un examen y esto me ha ayudado mucho. Gracias.

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Listening quiz question no.4, the answer is questionable, pls check, thx!

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Talking about yourself and getting to know others in spanish.

Now that you've learned how to introduce yourself in Spanish , let's go over some basic questions and answers when telling others about ourselves or asking about them. 

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Where are you from.

Asking someone where they are from might be a common introductory question when getting to know someone. Let's take a look at both the tú (informal "you") and  usted  (formal "you") forms of this question: 

O, ¿de dónde eres? ¿De dónde es? Or, where are you from? [with "tú"]. Where are you from? [with "usted"]. Captions 13-14, Karla e Isabel Tú y Usted   Play Caption

And, what if someone asks you this question? You might use the construction Yo soy de (I'm from) to say the city, country, etc. you come from. Let's see some examples:

Yo soy de San Fernando, Cádiz. I am from San Fernando, Cádiz. Caption 27, 75 minutos Del campo a la mesa - Part 21   Play Caption

Yo soy de Argentina, de la provincia de Córdoba, eh... exactamente de un pueblito que se llama Río Ceballos, I'm from Argentina, from the province of Córdoba, um... precisely from a little town called Río Ceballos; Captions 8-9, Luana y Fede Viajes   Play Caption

Alternatively, you might say your nationality, particularly when talking about yourself in a foreign country: 

Yo soy argentina . I'm Argentine. Caption 53, Carlos y Cyndy Uso del Voseo en Argentina   Play Caption

soy español , I'm Spanish , Caption 2, Madrid Un recorrido por la capital de España   Play Caption

To learn more about how to talk about nationalities in Spanish, check out this lesson on Adjectives of Nationality in Spanish . Let's explore some additional common questions/answers when getting acquainted with someone in Spanish. 

What do you do?

Another is common question you might ask or get asked is, "What do you do (for a living)"? Let's explore a few ways to ask this question:

Bueno, perdón. ¿Tú a qué te dedicas? Well, sorry. What do you do? Caption 48, Confidencial: El rey de la estafa Capítulo 5 - Part 9   Play Caption

¿En qué trabajas tú , Inmaculada? In what [field] do you work , Inmaculada? Caption 31, 75 minutos Gangas para ricos - Part 12   Play Caption

The usted versions would be " ¿Usted a qué se dedica? "   and " ¿En qué trabaja usted? "   Another possible way to ask this question is:

¿Cuál es tu/su trabajo? What's your job? 

Now, let's look at some possible responses.

Me dedico a vender la leche. I sell milk for a living. Caption 2, Milkman Milk Seller, Nicaragua   Play Caption

Yo trabajo en una tienda de ropa de segunda mano... -Ah... I work at a second hand clothing store... -Oh... Caption 69, 75 minutos Gangas para ricos - Part 14   Play Caption

No, yo soy azafata. No, I'm a flight attendant. Caption 49, Confidencial: El rey de la estafa Capítulo 5 - Part 9   Play Caption

Note that when talking about your profession in Spanish, the appropriate verb is ser ("to be" for fixed characteristics) rather than estar  ("to be" for more temporary states) and that, in Spanish, unlike English, you don't include the article. For that reason, the aforementioned example reads soy azafata rather than soy una azafata . 

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How old are you.

The ways to say "How old are you?" in Spanish are " ¿Cuántos años tienes?"  when using  tú  and " ¿Cuántos años tiene?"  with addressing someone with  usted . Let's hear the tú  version in action:

¿Tú cuántos años tienes , Mariano? How old are you , Mariano? Caption 69, 75 minutos Del campo a la mesa - Part 6   Play Caption

To answer this question, we use the verb tener   años , which literally means "to have years," inserting the correct number of years between these two words. This is the Spanish equivalent of "being (a certain number) of years old." Let's take a look:

Tengo dieciséis años . I'm sixteen years old . Caption 7, Cleer Entrevista a Lila   Play Caption

If you'd like to learn or refresh your Spanish numbers, check out the lesson The Numbers from One to One Hundred in Spanish .  

Are you married?

In this caption, you will hear both the question and answer to this question.

¿Y eres casado o soltero? Estoy casado con una mujer italiana de Nápoles. And are you married or single ?  I'm married to an Italian woman from Naples. Captions 8-9, Carlos y Xavi Part 2 Ustedes y Vosotros   Play Caption

You might notice that in the example above, the first speaker uses the verb ser , saying  " ¿ Y eres casado...?" instead of " ¿Y estás casado?"  while the second speaker uses the verb estar to answer. Although the adjective casado/a  (married) is traditionally used with the verb estar , you might hear it used with ser  in some Spanish-speaking regions. For more on the nuances of these two verbs, check out Ser vs. Estar- Yo Soy and Ser vs. Estar- Yo Estoy . 

Do you have kids/brothers and sisters?

We ask both of these questions with the Spanish verb tener   (to have), which is conjugated as tiene with usted and tienes  with tú . Let's hear how to ask these two questions with tú : 

¿Tienes hijos? -No. Do you have children? -No. Caption 87, Adícora, Venezuela El tatuaje de Rosana   Play Caption

¿Tienes hermanos o hermanas?  Do you have brothers or sisters? Caption 5,  Carlos y Xavi Part 2 Ustedes y Vosotros   Play Caption

It is worth noting that, as the plural masculine noun  los hermanos  could refer to either just "brothers" or to both "brothers and sisters" or "siblings," you could simply say " ¿Tienes hermanos?"  when asking if someone has brothers and/or sisters. Similarly, los hijos  could specifically mean "sons" or include both male and female "children." The singular and plural feminine nouns la(s) hermana(s) and la(s) hijas , on the other hand, refer to specifically female "sister(s)" and "daughter(s)." With that in mind, let's look at some potential answers to these questions:

Yo tengo dos hijos pequeños y... I have two small children , and... Caption 66, El Aula Azul Un día de surf   Play Caption

Y, bueno, eh...  tengo una hija  de ocho años, ya sabéis.  And, well, um...  I have an  eight-year-old  daughter , you already know. Caption 26,  Clase Aula Azul La segunda condicional - Part 1   Play Caption

Sí, tengo una hermana más pequeña que tiene tres años menos. Yes, I have a younger sister who is three years younger. Caption 6, Carlos y Xavi Part 2 Ustedes y Vosotros   Play Caption

Let's move on to our last common question when getting to know someone in Spanish. 

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What do you like to do in your free time.

Here are some possible ways to broach the topic of what people like to do when they aren't working. 

¿qué te gusta hacer? what do you like to do? Caption 24, Cleer Entrevista a Lila   Play Caption

¿Qué cosas te gusta hacer en tu tiempo libre? What do you like to do in your free time? Caption 15, El Aula Azul Los profesores de la escuela - Part 1   Play Caption

Or, you could simply say: " ¿Qué te gusta hacer en tu tiempo libre?"   A good formula for answering what you like to do is to say   (a mí) me gusta (I like) or (a mí) me encanta (I love)   plus a verb in the infinitive . Let's see some examples: 

Me gusta salir a rumbear... I like to go out dancing... Caption 15, Zoraida Lo que gusta hacer   Play Caption

Pues, me gusta escuchar música , eh... pintar , y me gusta viajar mucho. Well, I like to listen to music , um... paint , and I like to travel a lot. Captions 25-26, Cleer Entrevista a Lila   Play Caption

y me encanta ir a la playa con mis amigos. and I love going to the beach with my friends. Caption 39, Clara y Cristina Saludar   Play Caption

We hope that this lesson has helped you learn some basic questions/answers for getting to know someone and telling them about yourself. Can you think of any other preliminary question you would like to learn to ask or answer in Spanish? Feel free to let us know with your suggestions and comments . 

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