Greetings and Basic Phrases in Spanish for Children
Why Start with Greetings? Greetings build confidence and open real conversations from day one. A child who can say ¡Hola! to a neighbor or Buenos días to a teacher instantly feels the language is useful not just another homework task.
Core Greetings to Master
• hola – hello
• buenos días – good morning
• buenas tardes – good afternoon
• buenas noches – good evening/night
• adiós – goodbye
• hasta luego – see you later
• ¿cómo estás? – how are you?
• estoy bien, gracias – I’m fine, thank you
• ¿cómo te llamas? – what’s your name?
• me llamo _ – my name is _
Mini‑Dialogue Practice
Parent: ¡Hola! ¿Cómo te llamas?
Child: Me llamo Leo. ¿Y tú?
Parent: Soy Mamá. ¿Cómo estás?
Child: ¡Estoy muy bien!
Repeat with puppets or stuffed animals so children switch roles and voices.
Games & Activities
• SpanishDict printable greeting flashcards for quick memory rounds.
• “Greeting Circle” chant from Rockalingua children pass a ball while singing.
Real‑Life Routines
Greet family members in Spanish at breakfast; answer phone calls with ¿Bueno?; say hasta mañana when tucking in at night. Short, frequent use beats long weekend cram sessions.
Dinolingo Boost
Short dialogue videos inside the Dinolingo language courses let kids tap recorded phrases and hear native pronunciation. Speech‑practice games award badges for clear hola and gracias, turning polite talk into a mini‑quest.
Final Thoughts
A handful of greetings unlocks dozens of daily interactions. Blend songs, role‑play, and Dinolingo’s bite‑sized conversation clips, and your child will soon greet the Spanish‑speaking world with a confident smile.
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