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Spanish Vocabulary Quiz for Beginners

Quick, free quiz to test Spanish basic words. Instant results.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: A.K. KamaraUpdated Aug 23, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
Questions: 20
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This Spanish vocabulary quiz helps you practice basic words and check what you know with 15 quick multiple-choice questions. For more practice, try the spanish quiz for beginners, build grammar with the spanish articles quiz, or review people words in Spanish subject pronouns practice.

What is the English meaning of the Spanish word "gato"?
Cat
Book
Dog
Table
The word "gato" translates to "cat" in English, referring to the domestic feline. It is one of the basic animal terms introduced at the beginner level.
What does "perro" mean in English?
Horse
Dog
Cat
Bird
The Spanish word "perro" means "dog" in English and is a masculine noun used to refer to the animal. It is a fundamental vocabulary word for beginners.
What is the English translation of "casa"?
House
Car
School
City
"Casa" in Spanish translates to "house" in English, indicating a place of residence. It is a fundamental noun in everyday vocabulary.
What does "libro" mean in English?
Pencil
Chair
Book
Letter
The Spanish noun "libro" means "book" in English. It is often used when talking about reading and literature.
What is the English meaning of "mesa"?
Window
Door
Floor
Table
The Spanish word "mesa" translates to "table" in English. It refers to a piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs.
What is the Spanish word for "water"?
fuego
tierra
agua
aire
"Agua" is the Spanish word for "water," referring to the liquid essential for life. Fuego means fire, aire means air, and tierra means earth.
Which Spanish word translates to "sun" in English?
luna
cielo
estrella
sol
"Sol" means "sun" in English, the star at the center of our solar system. Luna means moon, estrella means star, and cielo means sky.
Fill in the blank: "El ____ es muy interesante." (The book is very interesting)
perro
mesa
libro
casa
In Spanish, "libro" means "book," making the sentence "El libro es muy interesante" correct as it refers to the book. The other options refer to a dog, table, or house, which do not fit the context.
Which Spanish word means "happy"?
lento
feliz
triste
rápido
"Feliz" translates to "happy" in English, describing a feeling of joy. Triste means sad, rápido means fast, and lento means slow.
Which Spanish verb means "to drink"?
dormir
beber
comer
escribir
"Beber" is the Spanish verb for "to drink." Comer means to eat, dormir means to sleep, and escribir means to write.
In the sentence "Necesito un paraguas porque va a llover," what does "paraguas" mean?
Hat
Raincoat
Boots
Umbrella
The word "paraguas" in Spanish directly translates to "umbrella," a tool used to stay dry in the rain. The context mentions rain, confirming the meaning.
What is the English translation of "ventana"?
Window
Door
Floor
Roof
"Ventana" means "window" in English, an opening in a wall for light and air. The other options refer to different parts of a building.
Which Spanish word means "student"?
estudiante
clase
escuela
profesor
"Estudiante" translates to "student" in English. Profesor means teacher, escuela means school, and clase means class.
Which Spanish word includes the letter "ñ" typically pronounced as 'ny' in English?
sol
libro
niño
mesa
The word "niño" includes the letter 'ñ,' which is pronounced like 'ny' in English. The other words do not contain this specific letter.
Which of the following is a cognate, meaning it looks and sounds similar in both English and Spanish?
rápido
silla
perro
actividad
"Actividad" is a cognate of the English word "activity," sharing similar spelling and meaning. Rápido means fast, silla means chair, and perro means dog.
Which sentence correctly translates "I like to read books" into Spanish?
Me gusta escriber libros.
Te gusta leer libros.
Me gusta leer libro.
Me gusta leer libros.
The phrase "Me gusta leer libros" correctly uses "gustar" with an infinitive verb and plural noun to mean "I like to read books." The other options use incorrect pronouns, verb forms, or noun number.
Which Spanish word means "dictionary" in English?
libro
definiciones
vocabulario
diccionario
"Diccionario" directly translates to "dictionary," a book of word definitions. "Vocabulario" means vocabulary, "libro" means book, and "definiciones" means definitions.
In the sentence "El anciano camina despacio por el parque," what does "despacio" mean?
Happily
Slowly
Sadly
Quickly
"Despacio" translates to "slowly" in English, indicating a slow pace. The context of "camina" (walks) confirms the meaning.
Which sentence correctly demonstrates gender agreement in Spanish?
El niña es pequeño.
La niña es pequeña.
La niño es pequeño.
El niña es pequeña.
In Spanish, adjectives must agree in gender and number with the noun. "La niña es pequeña" correctly matches the feminine noun "niña" with the feminine adjective "pequeña."
Which Spanish word has an accent mark that indicates stress on the final syllable?
escuela
amiga
familia
sofá
The accent over the 'á' in 'sofá' shows that the stress falls on the final syllable. The other words follow standard stress rules without an accent mark.
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify 20 common Spanish words and their English meanings.
  2. Demonstrate correct usage of beginner-level Spanish vocabulary in sentences.
  3. Apply recall strategies to reinforce new Spanish terms.
  4. Analyze context clues to infer meanings of unfamiliar words.
  5. Master pronunciation of basic Spanish vocabulary.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Master Spanish Greetings - Kickstart your language journey by learning friendly hellos like "Hola" and polite phrases like "Gracias." These essentials help you break the ice and show respect in any conversation. Practice them daily until they roll off your tongue!
  2. Learn Essential Question Words - Get curious by mastering "¿Qué?" (What?), "¿Quién?" (Who?) and "¿Dónde?" (Where?). These question words are your ticket to asking anything and understanding native speakers. Have fun quizzing friends with new Spanish questions!
  3. Practice Common Verbs - Verbs like "ser" (to be), "tener" (to have) and "hacer" (to do/make) form the backbone of your sentences. Use them in short phrases to describe yourself and your day, then gradually build up to full conversations. Verb drills can be surprisingly fun when you act them out!
  4. Know Days and Months - Talking about plans and celebrations? You'll need "Lunes" (Monday) through "Domingo" (Sunday) and "Enero" (January) through "Diciembre" (December). Practice by writing your weekly schedule in Spanish or planning a pretend holiday. It's a simple way to make calendar talk second nature!
  5. Use Definite & Indefinite Articles - Articles like "el," "la," "un" and "una" tell you whether a noun is specific or just any one of many. Knowing them helps you match gender and number correctly - essential for clear communication. Try labeling objects around you to cement the habit!
  6. Expand with Adjectives - Describe the world around you using "grande" (big), "pequeño" (small) and "feliz" (happy). Mix and match to create colorful sentences about people, places or your favorite things. The more descriptive you get, the more your Spanish will sparkle!
  7. Hone Your Pronunciation - Mimic native speakers by listening to podcasts or videos and repeating aloud. Pay special attention to the rolled "r" and vowel sounds that don't exist in English. Regular practice will make your accent impressively authentic!
  8. Use Mnemonic Tricks - Boost your recall by linking new words to vivid images: picture a shiny red apple for "rojo" (red) or imagine a giant "azul" (blue) whale. The funnier or stranger the memory, the more it sticks! Get creative and watch your vocabulary grow.
  9. Engage in Simple Conversations - Apply what you know by chatting with classmates, language partners, or even yourself in the mirror. Writing short diary entries in Spanish also builds confidence. Every sentence, no matter how basic, is a step toward fluency!
  10. Infer with Context Clues - Don't let unknown words trip you up - use neighboring words and sentence structure to guess meanings. This skill not only deepens comprehension but also teaches you to think like a native speaker. Challenge yourself with short stories or news snippets!
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