Spanish is one of those useful languages that can unlock so much of the globe. Even if you only know a handful of phrases, you can wander through markets, order snacks on the street and show politeness to local communities. There are 21 places scattered across the world, and while each has its nuances and accent, these essential greetings and helpful phrase will help you connect \u2013 even if your own accent needs work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Spanish is friendlier to beginners than most languages. Words sound almost<\/em> exactly as they\u2019re spelled and like English the language uses the Roman alphabet. Vowels behave themselves and grammar follows a steady logic (even if verbs are complicated). The trickiest part for English-speaking beginners learning Spanish<\/a> is rolling your R and following full speed conversations. Still, you can pick up a few easy phrases \u2013 including please speak slower<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spanish stretches from the deserts of northern Mexico down to the glaciers of Patagonia. Here are the 20 countries and 1 region that speak Spanish<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n A few friendly greetings go a long way, especially when you\u2019re stepping into caf\u00e9s, markets or hotels in Spanish-speaking countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhich countries are Spanish-speaking countries?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What are some useful Spanish greetings?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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