English to Spanish Greetings, Goodbyes, and Conversational Introductions

Basic greetings are some of the most important words to learn in any language. To help you understand and extend such greetings in Spanish, this page has outlined several useful translations from English to Spanish.

On this page you will find several lists - first is the hellos, next is the timely greetings, third is the conversational introductions, and last is the goodbyes.

English to Spanish Greetings and Goodbyes:

You can also view this list of greetings and goodbyes with translations from Spanish to English. Words in bold added during the last update.

Various Greetings from English to Spanish:

Timely Greetings from English to Spanish:

Conversational Introductions from English to Spanish:

Saying Goodbye from English to Spanish:

*List of Spanish greetings updated: March 26, 2018.

English to Spanish Comprehension:

Can you answer these questions about Spanish greetings? Give it a try and then scroll back up to see how you did!

1. How do you say nice to meet you in Spanish?
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3. How do you say what's up in Spanish?
4. What is the translation of good afternoon in Spanish?
5. How do you say hello in Spanish?

Spanish to English Comprehension:

If you prefer to study from the Spanish first, then give this list of questions a try!

1. What is the meaning of cuidate in English?
2. What is the English greeting of the Spanish greeting encantada?
3. Translate encantado.
4. What is the English translation of mucho gusto conocerte?
5. What is the meaning of mucho gusto en conocerte in English?

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