SPAN 1401 Introductory Spanish Vocabulary and Course Information

Vocabulary and essential phrases derived from the SPAN1401 introductory lecture notes, covering classroom expressions, greetings, formal vs. informal registers, and instructor details.

Arroba (@)

The 'at' sign in Spanish, used to address a group of people in an inclusive fashion, often preferred over the traditional masculine forms when addressing a mixed-gender group.

Registro informal

The informal register in Spanish, used among peers or casual settings (e.g., using '¿Cómo te llamas?').

Registro formal

The formal register in Spanish, used to address people respectfully or with titles like Don or Doña (e.g., using '¿Cómo se llama?').

¿Cómo te llamas?

Spanish informal question meaning 'How/what do you call yourself?'

Me llamo

Spanish phrase meaning 'I call myself' or 'My name is'.

¿Cómo se llama (usted)?

Spanish formal question meaning 'How/what do you call yourself?'

Se llama

Spanish expression meaning 'He calls himself', 'She calls herself', or 'You (formal) call yourself'.

Mucho gusto

Spanish expression meaning 'Nice to meet you.'

Encantado/a

Spanish expression meaning 'Pleased to meet you.'

Dedo

Spanish word for 'finger'.

Mano

Spanish word for 'hand'.

Tengo una pregunta

Spanish useful expression meaning 'I have a question.'

No entiendo

Spanish expression meaning 'I do not understand.'

Más despacio, por favor

Spanish expression meaning 'More slowly, please.'

Repita, por favor

Spanish formal command meaning 'Repeat, please.'

Repite, por favor

Spanish informal command meaning 'Repeat, please.'

¿Cómo se dice?

Spanish phrase meaning 'How do you say…?'

¿Cómo se escribe?

Spanish phrase meaning 'How is [it] written/spelled?'

¿Qué significa?

Spanish phrase meaning 'What does [it] mean?'

Dr. Mariya Dzhyoyeva

Assistant Teaching Professor of Spanish for SPAN 1401 with an office in Clements Hall, 308F and office hours M, W, F 10:00-11:00 a.m.