1.2.1 - Spanish Introductions and Closings
- Due No due date
- Points 100
- Questions 4
- Time Limit None
- Allowed Attempts Unlimited
Instructions
Saludos y Despedidas
Introductions and Closings
What do you say when you first see someone in the morning?
What do you say when you are leaving and will not see a friend for some time?
What do you say to pass through a crowd of people, while being courteous?
By the end of this lesson, you will know the answers to these types of questions, in Spanish. As you are introduced to new vocabulary in this lesson, pay close attention to the spelling of each word, their definitions, and their pronunciations.
Expresiones de Cortesía
Courtesy Expressions
| Spanish | English |
| Por favor | Please |
| Gracias / Muchas gracias | Thank you /Thank you very much |
| Permiso * | Excuse me * |
| Lo siento | I'm sorry |
| Es un placer | It's a pleasure |
| De nada | You're welcome |
| Mucho gusto ** | Pleasure to meet you. ** |
* This phrase is used when you desire to politely pass through a crowd of people.
** In a literal translation, this means "much pleasure," and it is used in a formal setting after meeting someone.
Now listen to the following recording, where each phrase above is read out-loud. Pay close attention to each phrase and repeat the phrase after the speaker.
Saludos y Despedidas
Introductions and Closings
| Saludos | Introductions |
| Hola | Hi / hello |
| Buenos días/ Buenas tardes/ Buenas noches | Good morning /Good afternoon / Good evening |
| Despedidas | Closings |
| Chau | Bye |
| Nos vemos | See you... |
| Hasta luego | See you later |
| Hasta pronto | See you soon |
| Adiós | Good bye (more formal than "bye") |
| Hasta mañana | See you tomorrow |
Now listen to the following recording, where each phrase above is read out-loud. Pay close attention to each phrase and repeat the phrase after the speaker.
Now, complete the quiz below.
