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Spanish Verbs by Category
500 Spanish verbs organised into 20 real-world topics. Whether you're travelling, working, cooking, or just getting through the day — start with the verbs you actually need.
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Communication
Want to have confident conversations in Spanish?
Communication verbs are the backbone of any language — they let you express ideas, share information…
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Daily Life
Ready to handle everyday situations in Spanish?
Daily life verbs cover the actions that make up your routine — waking up, eating, travelling, workin…
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Movement
Need to describe getting around in Spanish?
Movement verbs describe how people and things travel through the world — going, coming, arriving, ru…
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Thinking & Cognition
Want to express thoughts and opinions in Spanish?
Cognition verbs let you articulate the inner life of the mind — thinking, knowing, believing, doubti…
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Emotion
Want to express how you feel in Spanish?
Emotion verbs open up the expressive heart of Spanish. From querer (to love/want) and sentir (to fee…
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Work & Professional
Planning to work or do business in Spanish?
Professional environments demand precision. These work and business verbs cover everything from mana…
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Education
Studying or teaching in Spanish?
Education verbs encompass the full arc of learning — from studying and reading to teaching, explaini…
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Food & Cooking
Want to cook, order, and talk about food in Spanish?
Food is central to Spanish and Latin American culture, and these culinary verbs will take you from t…
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Health & Body
Need to talk about health or visit a doctor in Spanish?
Health vocabulary is one of the most practically important areas of any language. These verbs cover …
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Travel
Planning a trip to a Spanish-speaking country?
Whether you're booking a flight, checking into a hotel, navigating a city, or exploring a new destin…
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Finance & Money
Need to manage money or do banking in Spanish?
Financial transactions are a part of daily life, and knowing the right verbs makes a huge difference…
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Technology
Want to navigate the digital world in Spanish?
The digital world has its own vocabulary, and Spanish is no exception. These technology verbs cover …
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Nature & Environment
Want to talk about the natural world in Spanish?
From gardening and farming to weather and environmental conservation, nature verbs let you engage wi…
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Social
Want to build relationships and navigate social life in Spanish?
Social verbs are the glue of human interaction — greeting, thanking, apologising, celebrating, argui…
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Household
Moving in or living in a Spanish-speaking home?
Running a home involves a surprising range of verbs — cleaning, cooking, repairing, decorating, and …
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Sports & Fitness
Love sport and want to talk about it in Spanish?
Sports are a massive part of culture across the Spanish-speaking world — football (soccer) above all…
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Arts & Creative
Want to talk about art, music, and creativity in Spanish?
The Spanish-speaking world has one of the richest artistic traditions on earth — from Goya and Garcí…
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Religion & Spiritual
Want to understand religious and spiritual contexts in Spanish?
Religion plays a significant role in the culture of most Spanish-speaking countries, and religious v…
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Legal
Need to navigate legal or administrative situations in Spanish?
Legal and administrative vocabulary is essential for expats, business professionals, and travellers …
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Government & Civic
Want to understand politics and civic life in Spanish?
Civic participation, news, and political discourse all require a specific vocabulary. These governme…
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