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Mastering Essential Spanish Vocabulary at B1 Level

Key Spanish terms for intermediate learners.
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When learning Spanish at the B1 level, it is essential to focus on vocabulary that allows you to communicate effectively in everyday situations, express emotions, and discuss a variety of topics. Below is a categorized list of important words and concepts for B1 learners:

Everyday Vocabulary

  • Food and Drink: Desayuno (breakfast), almuerzo (lunch), cena (dinner), bebida (drink), fruta (fruit), verdura (vegetable), helado (ice cream).
  • Household and Living: Casa (house), habitación (room), muebles (furniture), cocina (kitchen).
  • Transportation: Coche (car), autobús (bus), tren (train), bicicleta (bicycle).
  • Time and Dates: Día (day), semana (week), mes (month), año (year).
  • Money and Shopping: Dinero (money), precio (price), comprar (to buy).

Verbs

  • Everyday Actions: Comer (to eat), beber (to drink), dormir (to sleep), trabajar (to work).
  • Movements: Caminar (to walk), correr (to run), saltar (to jump).
  • States and Feelings: Estar (to be - temporary), ser (to be - permanent), tener (to have), gustar (to like).

Adjectives

  • Descriptive adjectives like:
    • Colors: Rojo/a (red), azul (blue).
    • Sizes: Grande (big), pequeño/a (small).
    • Feelings: Contento/a (happy), triste (sad).

Prepositions and Conjunctions

  • Prepositions: En (in, on), a (to, at), de (of, from).
  • Conjunctions: Y (and), o/u (or), pero (but).

Thematic Vocabulary

  • Emotions: Words like alegría (joy) or miedo (fear) help in expressing feelings.
  • Professions: Common roles such as profesor/a, médico/a, or other job-related terms.
  • Travel and Directions: Vocabulary for asking directions (izquierda, derecha*) or discussing trips (viaje, aeropuerto).
  • Nature and Environment: Terms like naturaleza, or weather-related words (sol, lluvia).

Intermediate Phrases

To sound more natural in conversations, learn connectors and idiomatic expressions. Examples include:

  • “Por lo tanto” (therefore)
  • “Aunque” (although)
  • “De vez en cuando” (from time to time) 1, 2, 3.

Mastering these vocabulary areas will significantly enhance your ability to communicate effectively at the B1 level.

References

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