Can you fill in the missing blanks?

enero
febrero
marzo
❓
mayo
junio
julio
❓
septiembre
octubre
noviembre
❓

Click to check your answers! 👇

If you guessed abril, agosto, diciembre — ¡muy bien! 🎉

You just completed all 12 months of the year in Spanish.

And don’t worry if you didn’t get them all right. By the end of this post, you’ll know the Spanish months so well that your calendar might start looking suspiciously Spanish. 😄

📅 The 12 Months of the Year in Spanish

Here comes your complete Spanish months cheat sheet.

🧠 Quick memory trick

Don’t try to memorize all 12 at once.

Start with the months that look surprisingly familiar:

enero → January
febrero → February
marzo → March
mayo → May
junio → June
julio → July

See the pattern?

Spanish suddenly looks much less scary. 😎

 What Are the Spanish Months Called?

Let’s go month by month.

1. Enero — January

Enero means January.

Pronunciation: eh-NEH-ro

Imagine starting a brand-new year by saying:

¡Feliz enero!

Okay, nobody really needs to say that every morning in January 😂 — but it can help you remember the word.

2. Febrero — February ❤️

Febrero means February.

Pronunciation: feh-BREH-ro

This one is quite friendly for English speakers because it looks similar to “February.”

Just remember that Spanish pronunciation is different.

Febrero = feh-BREH-ro

And yes, February is still the month of chocolates, flowers and questionable romantic decisions. 🌹😂

3. Marzo — March 🌸

Marzo means March.

Pronunciation: MAR-so

This is one of the easiest months to remember.

English:

March

Spanish:

marzo

Short, simple and done!

4. Abril — April 🌷

Abril means April.

Pronunciation: ah-BREEL

Notice something interesting?

abril looks quite different from English “April,” but once you hear it a few times, it becomes easy.

Try saying it slowly:

a-bril

Now faster:

abril

¡Perfecto! 👏

5. Mayo — May ☀️

Mayo means May.

Pronunciation: MAH-yo

This one is super easy.

May → mayo

If you know the English word “May,” you already have a little head start.

6. Junio — June 🌞

Junio means June.

Pronunciation: HOO-nyo

Here’s a pronunciation tip: the Spanish j in junio does not sound like the English “j” in “juice.”

It has a stronger, breathier sound.

So don’t say:

❌ “JOO-nee-oh”

A closer learner pronunciation is:

✅ HOO-nyo

7. Julio — July 🏖️

Julio means July.

Pronunciation: HOO-lyo

And here’s another fun one.

junio = June
julio = July

They look almost like twins!

Just remember:

JUNio → June
JULio → July

That’s a tiny memory trick with a big payoff. 🧠✨

8. Agosto — August 🌴

Agosto means August.

Pronunciation: ah-GOS-to

This one is another easy win.

English:

August

Spanish:

agosto

Think:

A-GOS-TO

Three clear chunks.

Say it rhythmically:

a-GOS-to

Congratulations. August just got easier.

9. Septiembre — September 🍂

Septiembre means September.

Pronunciation: sep-tee-EM-breh

This word looks long, but don’t let it scare you.

Break it into pieces:

sep – ti – EM – bre

Now put it together:

septiembre

Much easier, right?

This is a great example of why learning Spanish vocabulary in small chunks works better than staring at a huge list and hoping your brain magically remembers it. 😄

10. Octubre — October 🎃

Octubre means October.

Pronunciation: ok-TOO-breh

English speakers have another advantage here.

October → octubre

The spelling changes, but the family resemblance is obvious.

Try:

oc-TU-bre

Once you get the rhythm, this one is easy to recognize.

11. Noviembre — November 🍁

Noviembre means November.

Pronunciation: no-bee-EM-breh

Again, it looks familiar:

November → noviembre

Break it down:

no – vi – EM – bre

Then say the whole word naturally:

noviembre

You’re almost at the finish line!

12. Diciembre — December 🎄

And finally…

diciembre means December.

Pronunciation: dee-see-EM-breh

This is the last month of the year — and probably the month most people recognize instantly because of Christmas vocabulary. 🎄

Try remembering:

December → diciembre

One more word checked off your Spanish list!

🧩 Can You Complete the List Now?

Let’s test your memory.

enero
febrero
marzo
_____
mayo
junio
julio
_____
septiembre
octubre
noviembre
_____

Stop scrolling! 👀

Don’t peek at the answer yet.

Think…

Think…

Got them?

🎯 Answers

abril
agosto
diciembre

If you got all three, ¡muy bien! 🎉

If you missed one, that’s completely fine. Memory gets stronger when you see the words repeatedly.

🗣️ One Important Spanish Rule

Here’s something beginners often notice:

In Spanish, months are normally written with lowercase letters.

So you write:

✅ enero

rather than:

❌ Enero

The same applies to the other months:

febrero, marzo, abril, mayo…

Small detail?

Yes.

Useful detail?

Absolutely. 😉

📅 How to Use Spanish Months in Real Sentences

Knowing vocabulary is great.

Using it is even better.

Here are a few simple examples:

Mi cumpleaños es en mayo.
My birthday is in May.

Estamos en septiembre.
We are in September.

Viajo en julio.
I travel in July.

La Navidad es en diciembre.
Christmas is in December.

Notice the useful little word en.

When talking about something happening in a particular month, Spanish commonly uses en.

So:

en enero = in January
en junio = in June
en diciembre = in December

That’s a tiny grammar pattern you can start using immediately.

🧠 The Fastest Way to Memorize the 12 Months

Don’t read the list once and expect your brain to save it forever.

Try this instead.

Round 1️⃣ — Read

Read all 12 months aloud.

Round 2️⃣ — Cover

Hide the English meanings and try to remember them.

Round 3️⃣ — Reverse

Look at:

January

and try to produce:

enero

This reverse practice is powerful because it forces your brain to retrieve the word rather than simply recognize it.

Round 4️⃣ — Use Them

Make three tiny sentences about yourself.

For example:

Mi cumpleaños es en mayo.

Viajo en julio.

Me gusta diciembre.

Your Spanish vocabulary has now escaped the textbook and entered real life. 🚀

📌 Don’t Stop at the Months!

If you’re learning Spanish vocabulary, knowing the months is only half the calendar.

The next super-useful topic is the days of the week in Spanish.

For example:

lunes = Monday
martes = Tuesday
miércoles = Wednesday

👉 [Learn the Days of the Week in Spanish]

Once you know days + months, you can start talking about birthdays, appointments, holidays, travel plans and important dates much more naturally.

Imagine going from:

“Umm… what was that Spanish word again?” 😅

to:

“Mi cumpleaños es el martes de mayo.”

That’s progress!

🎮 Final Mini Quiz

Before you leave, let’s see how much you remember.

1. How do you say April in Spanish?

A) agosto
B) abril
C) octubre

2. Which Spanish month means July?

A) junio
B) julio
C) enero

3. What is December in Spanish?

A) diciembre
B) noviembre
C) septiembre

4. Which month comes after marzo?

A) mayo
B) abril
C) junio

✅ Answers

1. B — abril
2. B — julio
3. A — diciembre
4. B — abril

How many did you get right? 😎

🇪🇸 Your Spanish Calendar Cheat Sheet

Before you go, save this list:

enero — January
febrero — February
marzo — March
abril — April
mayo — May
junio — June
julio — July
agosto — August
septiembre — September
octubre — October
noviembre — November
diciembre — December

That’s it — 12 months, one Spanish calendar, zero excuses! 😄🇪🇸

Now practice them once more without looking.

And when you’re ready for the next piece of the calendar puzzle, continue with [Days of the Week in Spanish] and learn how to combine days + months + dates in Spanish.

¡Hasta pronto! 👋

 What day is it?

If you’re learning Spanish, sooner or later, you’ll need to answer that question.

Whether you’re talking about your work schedule, making weekend plans, booking a class, describing your routine, or simply telling someone what you did yesterday, the days of the week are some of the most useful Spanish vocabulary you can learn.

And while there are only seven of them, Spanish has a few interesting rules that make this topic more than just a vocabulary list.

For example, English speakers are used to writing Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday with capital letters. In Spanish, however, you’ll normally see:

lunes, martes, miércoles, jueves, viernes, sábado, domingo

Notice anything?

They’re all lowercase.

And what about those little accent marks in miércoles and sábado? Do they really matter?

Yes.

What about the pronunciation of jueves? Why doesn’t the Spanish j sound like the English letter J?

And here’s another useful distinction: what’s the difference between el lunes and los lunes?

By the end of this guide, you’ll know all seven Spanish days, how to pronounce them, how to use them in sentences, how to avoid the most common spelling mistakes, and exactly when Spanish days should — and shouldn’t — be capitalized.

Let’s get started.

What Are the Days of the Week in Spanish?

The Spanish expression for “days of the week” is:

días de la semana

Here are all seven days:

A useful thing to notice is that the Spanish week begins with lunes, Monday.

Now let’s look at each day individually, including pronunciation and examples.

1. lunes — Monday

lunes means Monday.

Pronunciation

LOO-nes

🎧 Listen to the pronunciation

Example

El lunes trabajo.

Meaning: I work on Monday.

Another useful sentence is:

El lunes estudio español.

Meaning: I study Spanish on Monday.

Notice that lunes is written with a lowercase l when it appears in the middle of a sentence.

So:

✅ El lunes trabajo.

Not:

❌ El Lunes trabajo.

We’ll come back to this capitalization rule later because it is one of the most common differences English speakers notice.

2. martes — Tuesday

martes means Tuesday.

Pronunciation

MAR-tes

🎧 Listen to the pronunciation

There is a surprisingly common spelling mistake with this word.

Some learners write:

❌ marrtes

But the correct spelling is:

✅ martes

There is only one r.

Example

El martes estudio español.

Meaning: I study Spanish on Tuesday.

You can also turn this into a weekly routine:

Los martes estudio español.

Meaning: I study Spanish on Tuesdays.

That little change from el to los is important, and we’ll look at it in more detail below.

3. miércoles — Wednesday

Now we come to one of the Spanish days that deserves extra attention:

miércoles

Meaning: Wednesday

Pronunciation

MYER-koh-les

🎧 Listen to the pronunciation

And don’t forget the accent.

The correct spelling is:

✅ miércoles

Not:

❌ miercoles

The accent mark belongs on the é.

This is a good word to practice in writing because it is very easy to remember the letters but accidentally leave out the accent.

Example

El miércoles tengo una clase.

Meaning: I have a class on Wednesday.

You could also say:

El miércoles trabajo desde casa.

Meaning: I work from home on Wednesday.

If you’re creating your own Spanish vocabulary notebook, make sure you write the accent from the beginning. Learning the correct spelling is easier than trying to correct a bad habit later.

4. jueves — Thursday

Thursday is:

jueves

Pronunciation

HWEH-ves

🎧 Listen to the pronunciation

This is an especially useful word for practicing the Spanish j.

The Spanish letter j is generally pronounced with a breathy sound similar to the English h, although the exact sound can vary between Spanish-speaking regions.

So don’t pronounce the beginning as the English “j” sound found in words like job or jump.

Example

El jueves voy al gimnasio.

Meaning: I go to the gym on Thursday.

Another useful sentence:

El jueves tengo una reunión.

Meaning: I have a meeting on Thursday.

Once you’ve learned this pronunciation pattern, you’ll encounter it in many other Spanish words too.

5. viernes — Friday

Now we’re getting closer to the weekend.

viernes means Friday.

Pronunciation

VYER-nes

🎧 Listen to the pronunciation

Don’t try to make the Spanish pronunciation sound like the English word “Friday.” Treat viernes as its own vocabulary item.

Example

El viernes salgo con mis amigos.

Meaning: I go out with my friends on Friday.

And here’s one sentence almost everyone can use:

¡Es viernes!

Meaning: It’s Friday!

You can also say:

Los viernes descanso.

Meaning: I rest on Fridays.

That plural form is useful when you’re describing something you regularly do every week.

6. sábado — Saturday

Weekend time!

sábado means Saturday.

Pronunciation

SAH-bah-doh

🎧 Listen to the pronunciation

Just like miércoles, this word has an accent mark.

Correct:

✅ sábado

Incorrect:

❌ sabado

The accent belongs on the á.

Example

El sábado descanso.

Meaning: I rest on Saturday.

Or:

El sábado voy al cine.

Meaning: I go to the cinema on Saturday.

You can also talk about your regular Saturday routine:

Los sábados voy al mercado.

Meaning: I go to the market on Saturdays.

7. domingo — Sunday

And finally, we have:

domingo

Meaning: Sunday

Pronunciation

doh-MEEN-goh

🎧 Listen to the pronunciation

Unlike miércoles and sábado, domingo doesn’t have an accent mark.

Example

El domingo visito a mi familia.

Meaning: I visit my family on Sunday.

You can also say:

Los domingos descanso.

Meaning: I rest on Sundays.

And just like that, you’ve completed the Spanish week.

The Seven Spanish Days at a Glance

Here’s your quick-reference chart:

Why Doesn’t Spanish Capitalize the Days?

Here’s one of the most important rules to remember.

In English, we capitalize the days:

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday

In Spanish, days of the week are normally written in lowercase:

lunes
martes
miércoles
jueves
viernes
sábado
domingo

So you would normally write:

El lunes trabajo.

Not:

El Lunes trabajo.

And:

El viernes tengo una reunión.

Not:

El Viernes tengo una reunión.

This can feel strange at first because English has trained us to automatically capitalize these words.

But after writing a few Spanish sentences, the lowercase style starts to feel natural.

Never Capitalize Spanish Days? Here’s the Secret Rule!

The word “never” in the title is the fun part.

Spanish days are normally lowercase, but saying they can never be capitalized isn’t quite accurate.

Why?

Because the normal rules of capitalization still apply.

If a day appears at the beginning of a sentence, it can naturally begin with a capital letter.

For example:

Lunes es mi día favorito.

Here, Lunes begins with a capital letter because it starts the sentence.

The capitalization isn’t happening because lunes is a day of the week.

It’s happening because it is the first word of the sentence.

That’s the distinction to remember.

The real rule

Days of the week are normally lowercase in Spanish unless another capitalization rule requires a capital letter.

So don’t memorize:

“Spanish days are never capitalized.”

Instead, remember:

“Spanish days normally stay lowercase.”

That is a much safer rule.

El lunes vs. los lunes

Now let’s look at a small grammar difference that you’ll see everywhere.

Compare:

el lunes

with:

los lunes

When you use el lunes, you’re generally talking about a particular Monday.

For example:

El lunes tengo una entrevista.

Meaning: I have an interview on Monday.

But when you use los lunes, you’re talking about Mondays in general or something that happens every Monday.

For example:

Los lunes tengo una clase de español.

Meaning: I have a Spanish class on Mondays.

Compare the two:

El lunes estudio.
I study on Monday.

Los lunes estudio.
I study on Mondays.

This is a small grammatical detail, but learning it early will help you create more natural sentences.

How to Say “Every Monday”

If you want to talk about a recurring weekly habit, Spanish commonly uses the plural form of the day.

For example:

Los lunes trabajo.

I work on Mondays.

Los martes voy al gimnasio.

I go to the gym on Tuesdays.

Los miércoles estudio español.

I study Spanish on Wednesdays.

This is a great way to practice the days because you’re connecting vocabulary with your real life.

Try creating seven sentences based on your own weekly schedule.

For example:

Los lunes…
Los martes…
Los miércoles…

Keep going until Sunday.

By the time you finish, you’ve practiced every day without simply memorizing a list.

A Simple Pronunciation Practice Routine

Want to make these words stick?

Try this three-step method.

Step 1: Listen

Play your recording for each word.

Don’t rush. Listen carefully to the rhythm and vowel sounds.

Step 2: Repeat

Say the word aloud immediately after hearing it.

Try to copy the rhythm rather than focusing only on individual letters.

Step 3: Use it

Put the day into a complete sentence.

For example:

El lunes trabajo.

Then create your own sentence.

This is where your pronunciation recordings can become especially valuable. Your readers aren’t just reading a pronunciation guide — they’re listening to an actual human voice and then copying it.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Let’s quickly review some of the mistakes beginners often make.

Mistake 1: Capitalizing every day

❌ El Lunes trabajo.

✅ El lunes trabajo.

Spanish normally uses lowercase days.

Mistake 2: Forgetting the accent in miércoles

❌ miercoles

✅ miércoles

The accent matters.

Mistake 3: Forgetting the accent in sábado

❌ sabado

✅ sábado

Again, keep the accent.

Mistake 4: Adding an extra r to martes

❌ marrtes

✅ martes

Only one r.

Mistake 5: Pronouncing the j in jueves like English “j”

The Spanish j has a different sound.

Listen to your recording and imitate it rather than relying on English pronunciation rules.

Test Yourself: Can You Remember All Seven?

Cover the English translations and see if you can answer these:

lunes = ?

martes = ?

miércoles = ?

jueves = ?

viernes = ?

sábado = ?

domingo = ?

Now try the reverse:

Monday = ?

Tuesday = ?

Wednesday = ?

Thursday = ?

Friday = ?

Saturday = ?

Sunday = ?

If you can answer all seven without looking, you’re off to a great start.

Quick Accent Challenge

Which two Spanish days contain accent marks?

The answer is:

miércoles and sábado

Remember:

miércoles → é

sábado → á

These are worth memorizing exactly as written.

Mini Fill-in-the-Blank Quiz

Ready for a slightly harder challenge?

Complete each sentence with the correct Spanish day.

1. El ______ trabajo.
   Monday

2. El ______ estudio español.
   Tuesday

3. El ______ tengo una clase.
   Wednesday

4. El ______ voy al gimnasio.
   Thursday

5. El ______ salgo con mis amigos.
   Friday

6. El ______ descanso.
   Saturday

7. El ______ visito a mi familia.
   Sunday

Answers

1. lunes
2. martes
3. miércoles
4. jueves
5. viernes
6. sábado
7. domingo

How many did you get right?

Your Final Spanish Days Cheat Sheet

Before you leave, memorize this list:

lunes — Monday
martes — Tuesday
miércoles — Wednesday
jueves — Thursday
viernes — Friday
sábado — Saturday
domingo — Sunday

And remember these four rules:

1. Spanish days are normally lowercase.

2. miércoles has an accent.

3. sábado has an accent.

4. martes has only one r.

Once you’ve learned these seven words, don’t stop at memorizing them. Use them to talk about your actual week.

Tell someone what you do el lunes.

Describe your routine on los martes.

Make plans for el viernes.

Talk about what you usually do los domingos.

That’s how vocabulary becomes active Spanish.

And if you’re ready to tackle another pair of Spanish words that causes plenty of confusion, continue with Por vs. Para — Can You Get All of Them Right?.

Because Spanish becomes much easier when you stop trying to memorize isolated rules and start seeing how the language works in real sentences.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Spanish days of the week capitalized?

Normally, no. Spanish days are generally written in lowercase: lunes, martes, miércoles, jueves, viernes, sábado, domingo.

They may begin with a capital letter when normal capitalization rules require it, such as when the word starts a sentence.

What is Wednesday in Spanish?

Wednesday is miércoles. Remember the accent mark on the é.

What is Saturday in Spanish?

Saturday is sábado. Remember the accent mark on the á.

Which Spanish days have accents?

The days miércoles and sábado have accent marks.

How do you say “on Monday” in Spanish?

A common expression is el lunes.

For example:

El lunes trabajo.

“I work on Monday.”

How do you say “on Mondays” in Spanish?

A common expression is los lunes.

For example:

Los lunes estudio español.

“I study Spanish on Mondays.”

What is the Spanish word for “days of the week”?

días de la semana means “days of the week.”

Is martes spelled with two r’s?

No. The correct spelling is martes, with only one r.

One Last Challenge

Without looking back, write the seven Spanish days in order.

Then add the accents.

Then write one sentence about your own routine for each day.

Finally, read all seven sentences aloud using the pronunciation recordings as a guide.

If you can do all of that, you haven’t just memorized the Spanish days of the week.

You’ve started using them.

And that’s the real goal of learning a language.

 Think you know some Spanish?

Let’s put that knowledge to the test!

We’ve mixed up the letters of 12 Spanish words, and your job is to unscramble them.

Some answers will probably jump out at you.

Others might make you stare at the letters for a few seconds and think, “Wait… I know this word!”

That’s exactly what makes a word scramble fun.

Ready to play?

Grab a piece of paper, open your notes app, or simply keep your answers in your head.

And whatever you do…

Your Spanish Word Scramble Challenge

Here are your 12 scrambled Spanish words.

Take your best guess before moving to the answer section.

1. OLHA

Hint: This is one of the first Spanish words many beginners learn.

Got it?

Keep going!

2. OAGT

OAGT → ________

Hint: You might have one of these furry little animals at home.

3. EROPR

Hint: Another very common pet.

This one should look familiar!

4. ASAC

ASAC → ________

Hint: You probably live in one.

5. AMRDE

AMRDE → ________

Hint: Think about family.

Who might this word describe?

6. UENVO

UENVO → ________

Hint: It’s the opposite of “old.”

7. PARDE

PARDE → ________

Hint: Another important family word.

8. OÑA

OÑA→ ________

Hint: It has 12 Months

9. MEUTRO

MEUTRO → ________

This one is a little tougher.

Don’t give up too quickly!

10. COEHC

COEHC → ________

Hint: You might drive one.

11. HEUVO

HEUVO → ________

Hint: Think about breakfast.

12. BICICLEAT

BICICLEAT → ________

This is the longest word in today’s challenge.

Look carefully at every letter.

Can you solve it?

Stop! Don’t Check the Answers Yet

Before you scroll any further, give yourself a real chance.

Try giving yourself 60 seconds.

Write down your answers as quickly as you can.

Don’t worry about spelling perfectly on your first try. The goal is to recognize the letters and figure out the Spanish word.

Okay…

Spanish Word Scramble Answers

Here are the answers.

1. OLHA → HOLA

Hola means “hello” or “hi.”

It’s one of the easiest and most useful Spanish words to learn.

You can use it when greeting someone in everyday conversation.

For example:

Hola!

2. OAGT → GATO

Gato means “cat.”

If you love cats, this word should be easy to remember.

For example:

You may also hear gatito, which can be used for a little cat or kitten.

3. EROPR → PERRO

Perro means “dog.”

This is another extremely common Spanish word.

For example:

El perro = The dog.

If you already knew gato, learning perro gives you two useful animal words right away.

4. ASAC → CASA

Casa means “house” or “home.”

For example:

Mi casa = My house / My home.

This is one of those Spanish words you’ll see again and again.

It’s worth remembering!

5. AMRDE → MADRE

Madre means “mother.”

For example:

Mi madre = My mother.

In everyday conversation, you may also hear:

Mamá = Mom.

So if you’re learning Spanish family vocabulary, both madre and mamá are useful words to know.

6. UENVO → NUEVO

Nuevo means “new.”

For example:

Un coche nuevo = A new car.

It’s a useful word when talking about things that are new, recently bought, or not old.

7. PARDE → PADRE

Padre means “father.”

For example:

Mi padre = My father.

Just like madre, there is also a more casual word:

Papá = Dad.

Now you have a useful pair:

Madre = mother

Padre = father

8. OÑA → AÑO 

OÑA means “AÑO .”

This one is short, but it’s a great everyday Spanish word.

For example:

El AÑO = The Year

9. MEUTRO → MUERTO

Muerto means “dead.”

This was definitely one of the trickier scrambles.

If you got this one right, nice work!

Not every Spanish word is going to be instantly recognizable, and that’s why challenges like this can be useful.

10. COEHC → COCHE

Coche means “car.”

For example:

Mi coche = My car.

You may also come across other words for “car” in different Spanish-speaking regions, such as carro or auto.

That’s one of the fun things about Spanish: vocabulary can vary between countries and regions.

11. HEUVO → HUEVO

Huevo means “egg.”

Here’s an easy way to remember it:

Think breakfast.

Eggs, toast, coffee…

Now connect that image with:

Huevo = egg.

Easy!

12. BICICLEAT → BICICLETA

Bicicleta means “bicycle.”

This was the longest scramble in the challenge.

If you solved it without looking, give yourself some extra credit!

In casual Spanish, you may also hear the shorter word bici.

So:

Bicicleta = bicycle

Bici = bike / bicycle

How Many Did You Get Right?

Now let’s see how you did.

Give yourself one point for every correct answer.

10–12 Correct: Spanish Scramble Pro 🏆

Wow!

You clearly know your basic Spanish vocabulary.

You were able to recognize both the easy words and some of the trickier ones.

7–9 Correct: Great Job! 🎉

That’s a strong score.

You already have a good Spanish vocabulary base.

Keep practicing, and you’ll recognize even more words without having to stop and think.

4–6 Correct: You’re Getting There! 💪

Nice start!

Some of these words are easy to recognize, while others can be surprisingly tricky when the letters are mixed up.

Try the challenge again later and see if you can beat your score.

0–3 Correct: No Stress! 😊

This isn’t a school test.

It’s a game!

Now that you’ve seen the answers, try covering them and solving the scrambles again.

You may be surprised by how many you remember the second time.

Why Word Scrambles Can Help You Learn Spanish

A word scramble isn’t just a fun little game.

It can also make vocabulary practice more active.

When you simply read a Spanish word, you might recognize it and move on.

But when the letters are mixed up, your brain has to work a little harder.

You have to look at the letters.

Think about possible words.

Remember vocabulary you’ve seen before.

Then check whether your answer makes sense.

That’s a completely different experience from simply reading a vocabulary list.

And let’s be honest…

It’s also much more fun than memorizing 50 random words from a textbook. 😄

Try Saying the Words Out Loud

Here’s another way to turn this game into Spanish practice.

Don’t just look at the answers.

Say them out loud.

Try these:

Hola

Gato

Perro

Casa

Madre

Nuevo

Padre

AÑO 

Muerto

Coche

Huevo

Bicicleta

You don’t need a perfect accent.

Just start saying the words.

The more comfortable you become speaking simple Spanish words, the easier it becomes to use them in real conversations.

Bonus: Spanish Pronunciation Practice

Want to take the challenge one step further?

Here are easy pronunciation guides for English speakers.

Hola — OH-lah

Gato — GAH-toh

Perro — PEH-rroh

Casa — KAH-sah

Madre — MAH-dreh

Nuevo — NWEH-boh

Padre — PAH-dreh

OÑA— AH-nyoh.

Muerto — MWEHR-toh

Coche — KOH-cheh

Huevo — WEH-boh

Bicicleta — bee-see-KLEH-tah

One quick tip: Spanish pronunciation can vary slightly between regions, so these are easy learner-friendly guides, not exact representations of every Spanish accent.

And don’t be afraid to say the words out loud.

That’s how you get comfortable.

Can You Remember Them Without Looking?

Here’s your final mini challenge.

Look away from the answer section.

Hello?

Cat?

Dog?

House?

Mother?

New?

Father?

Year?

Car?

Egg?

Bicycle?

If you remembered most of them, that’s a great sign.

If you didn’t, that’s okay too.

The more often you see and use a word, the easier it becomes to remember.

Want Another Spanish Challenge?

Enjoyed this scramble?

Then you might like our next Spanish vocabulary challenge:

👉 Can You Guess the 6-Letter Spanish Word?

It’s another quick guessing game designed to make Spanish vocabulary practice more fun.

Give it a try and see if you can solve the mystery word!

One Last Challenge

Before you leave, pick three Spanish words from today’s game.

Say each one out loud.

Then try making a very simple sentence with each word.

For example:

Hola!

Mi gato.

Mi casa.

You don’t need complicated grammar to start learning Spanish.

Start with simple words.

Use them often.

Have fun with them.

And little by little, your vocabulary will grow.

So, what’s your score?

12/12? 10/12? 7/12?

Whatever your score, there’s only one important rule:

Don’t stop practicing! 🇪🇸

And remember…

Spanish learning doesn’t have to feel like homework.

Sometimes, all you need is a good word scramble.

Tengo sueño!

What Does “Tengo Sueño” Mean?

Tengo sueño means:

“I’m sleepy.”

You can also understand it as:

• I feel sleepy.
• I’m getting sleepy.
• I feel like I need to sleep.

Imagine it’s 11:30 at night. Your eyes are getting heavy, and you’re ready to go to bed.

You could simply say:

How Do You Pronounce “Tengo Sueño”?

TEN-goh SWEH-nyoh

The ñ in sueño is important.

Why Does “Tengo” Mean “I’m”?

“I have sleepiness.”

“I’m sleepy.”

Tengo hambre. — I’m hungry.

Tengo sed. — I’m thirsty.

Tengo frío. — I’m cold.

Tengo calor. — I’m hot.

Tengo sueño. — I’m sleepy.

Tengo Sueño vs. Estoy Cansado

Here’s another important difference for Spanish learners.
Tengo sueño means:
“I’m sleepy.”
Estoy cansado means:
“I’m tired.”

How to Say “I’m Very Sleepy”

mucho

Tengo mucho sueño.

“I’m very sleepy.”

Tengo mucho sueño.

Easy Examples You Can Remember

Tengo sueño.

Tengo mucho sueño.

Tengo sueño esta noche.

Tengo sueño porque dormí poco.

Tengo sueño. Voy a dormir.

What Does “Sueño” Mean?

Tengo sueño = I’m sleepy.

A Simple Memory Trick

Tengo = I have

Sueño = sleepiness

Can You Guess the Answer?

“Why are you going to bed so early?”

“I’m sleepy.”

A. Tengo hambre
B. Tengo sed
C. Tengo sueño
D. Tengo calor

Answer: C. Tengo sueño

Quick Spanish Quiz: Can You Get 5/5?

Question 1

What does “Tengo sueño” mean?

A. I’m hungry
B. I’m sleepy
C. I’m thirsty
D. I’m happy

Question 2

How do you say “I’m very sleepy” in Spanish?

A. Tengo mucha hambre
B. Tengo mucho sueño
C. Tengo mucha sed
D. Estoy muy feliz

Question 3

Question 4

Complete the sentence:

Tengo sueño. Voy a _____.

A. comer
B. beber
C. dormir
D. correr

Question 5

Which sentence is the best English translation of “Tengo sueño”?

A. I’m excited.
B. I’m angry.
C. I’m sleepy.
D. I’m hungry.

Answer Key

Ready to check your score?

1. B — I’m sleepy
2. B — Tengo mucho sueño
3. B — I’m tired
4. C — dormir
5. C — I’m sleepy

How Did You Do?

5/5: 🎉 Excellent! You nailed it.

4/5: Great job! You clearly understand the phrase.

3/5: Nice! A little more practice and you’ll have it.

1–2/5: No worries. Read the examples one more time and try again.

Remember, making mistakes is completely normal when learning a new language.

Want Another Spanish Word Challenge?

If you enjoyed this quick Spanish challenge, here’s another one you might like.

👉 Can You Guess the 6-Letter Spanish Word?

It’s a fun way to test your Spanish vocabulary without making it feel like homework.

Give it a try and see if you can figure out the word!

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “tengo sueño” mean?

Tengo sueño means “I’m sleepy” or “I feel sleepy.”

How do you pronounce “tengo sueño”?

TEN-goh SWEH-nyoh

How do you say “I’m very sleepy” in Spanish?

Tengo mucho sueño.

Is “tengo sueño” the same as “I’m tired”?

Tengo sueño means “I’m sleepy.”

Estoy cansado means “I’m tired.”

Why does Spanish use “tengo” instead of “estoy”?

Final Takeaway

“I’m sleepy.”

¡Tengo sueño!

👉 Can you guess the 6-letter Spanish word?

Both Mean “To Know”… So Which One Is Correct? 🤔

Here’s a Spanish question that confuses almost every beginner:

“How do I say ‘I know’ in Spanish?”

The answer isn’t always sé.

And it isn’t always conozco either.

Spanish has two different verbs that can mean “to know”:

🔵 Saber

🔴 Conocer

The good news?

You don’t need to memorise a complicated grammar table.

There’s a simple way to remember the difference.

And at the end, you’ll get a quick quiz to see if you can choose the right one without thinking too hard. 👀

🧠 The Easy Memory Trick

When you want to say “know”, ask yourself:

“What exactly do I know?”

If you’re talking about:

📚 Facts or information → SABER

🎯 A skill / knowing how to do something → SABER

🗣️ Knowledge of a language → SABER

👤 A person → CONOCER

📍 A place you’re familiar with → CONOCER

That’s your basic shortcut.

Let’s break it down.

🔵 SABER = Knowledge, Facts & Skills

Think of saber as:

“I know information.”

You use saber when you know a fact, an answer, information, or how to do something.

📚 1. SABER for Facts

For example:

Sé la respuesta.

Meaning: I know the answer.

Pronunciation: say lah reh-SPWES-tah

You’re talking about information.

So remember:

📚 Information → SABER

🧠 2. SABER for Information

For example:

Sé dónde está Madrid.

Meaning: I know where Madrid is.

Pronunciation: say DON-deh es-TAH mah-DRID

You’re talking about something you know.

Again:

Information → SABER

🎯 3. SABER for Skills

This is another very common use.

When you know how to do something, Spanish uses saber + infinitive.

For example:

Sé nadar.

Meaning: I know how to swim.

Pronunciation: say nah-DAR

More examples:

Sé cocinar.
= I know how to cook.

Sé bailar.
= I know how to dance.

Sé conducir.
= I know how to drive.

So remember:

SABER + infinitive = know how to do something

🚨 The Pinterest Test: “Yo ___ español”

Here’s an important one.

You may have seen this question in our Pinterest quiz:

Yo ___ español.

What belongs in the blank?

A) conozco
B) sé

Think carefully.

👇

👇

👇

✅ Answer: SÉ

Yo sé español.

Meaning: I know Spanish.

Pronunciation: yo say es-pah-NYOL

Why?

Because you’re talking about your knowledge/ability in the language.

So:

🗣️ Language knowledge → SABER

You can also say:

Sé hablar español.

= I know how to speak Spanish.

Here, saber + hablar clearly expresses the ability/skill.

⚠️ Important Clarification

You may sometimes see Spanish explained as:

“Saber is for facts and conocer is for familiarity.”

That’s useful for beginners, but don’t take it too literally.

For languages, saber is commonly used when talking about knowing a language or knowing how to speak it.

For example:

Sé español.

I know Spanish.

Sé francés.

I know French.

Sé hablar inglés.

I know how to speak English.

So if you see:

Yo ___ español

your answer is:

👉 SÉ

🎯 Quick Test #1

Complete the sentence:

Yo ____ nadar.

A) conozco
B) sé

Think:

Is swimming a person, place, or skill?

👇

👇

👇

✅ Answer: SÉ

Yo sé nadar.

= I know how to swim.

🔴 CONOCER = People, Places & Familiarity

Now let’s look at conocer.

Think:

“I know someone or I’m familiar with something.”

Use conocer mainly for:

👤 People

📍 Places

🤝 People, places, or things you have familiarity with through experience

👤 1. CONOCER for People

Imagine someone asks:

¿Conoces a Ana?

Meaning: Do you know Ana?

Pronunciation: koh-NOH-ses ah AH-nah

You’re talking about a person.

So:

👤 Person → CONOCER

You could answer:

Sí, conozco a Ana.

= Yes, I know Ana.

📍 2. CONOCER for Places

You can also use conocer for places you’re familiar with.

For example:

Conozco Madrid.

Meaning: I’m familiar with Madrid / I know Madrid.

Pronunciation: koh-NOS-koh mah-DRID

You’re talking about familiarity with the place.

So:

📍 Familiar place → CONOCER

🎯 Quick Test #2

Complete the sentence:

Yo ____ Madrid.

A) sé
B) conozco

Think:

Madrid = a place

What’s your answer?

👇

👇

👇

✅ Answer: CONOZCO

Yo conozco Madrid.

= I’m familiar with Madrid.

🤯 The Difference in One Example

Compare these two sentences:

Sé dónde está Madrid.

= I know where Madrid is.

👉 SABER

You’re talking about information.

Now:

Conozco Madrid.

= I’m familiar with Madrid.

👉 CONOCER

You’re talking about familiarity with a place.

That’s the key difference.

🧠 Why English Makes This So Confusing

In English, we simply use:

“know”

For everything.

But Spanish makes a distinction.

“I know the answer.”

→ Sé la respuesta.

“I know how to swim.”

→ Sé nadar.

“I know Carlos.”

→ Conozco a Carlos.

“I know Madrid.”

→ Conozco Madrid.

So don’t translate “know” automatically.

Instead ask:

“What exactly do I know?”

🎮 SABER or CONOCER? Test Yourself

Try answering these before looking at the key.

1. I know the answer.

Yo ____ la respuesta.

A) sé
B) conozco

2. I know Maria.

Yo ____ a María.

A) sé
B) conozco

3. I know how to dance.

Yo ____ bailar.

A) sé
B) conozco

4. I know Barcelona.

Yo ____ Barcelona.

A) sé
B) conozco

5. I know Spanish.

Yo ____ español.

A) sé
B) conozco

Write your answers down.

Ready?

👇

👇

👇

🏆 Answer Key

1. Sé la respuesta. ✅

It’s information.

2. Conozco a María. ✅

It’s a person.

3. Sé bailar. ✅

It’s a skill.

4. Conozco Barcelona. ✅

It’s familiarity with a place.

5. Sé español. ✅

You’re talking about knowledge of the language.

🏅 What’s Your Score?

🔥 5/5

¡Excelente!

You’ve got the basic difference.

👍 3–4/5

Very good!

You’re almost there.

💪 1–2/5

No worries.

Go back to the shortcut and try again.

🚨 Don’t Make This Beginner Mistake

One of the easiest mistakes is thinking:

“Know = sé.”

Not always.

For example:

❌ Sé a María.

✅ Conozco a María.

Why?

Because María is a person.

But:

✅ Sé la respuesta.

Why?

Because the answer is information.

The same English word—know—can require a different Spanish verb.

👤 A Small Detail: “a” Before People

When conocer is used with a specific person, you’ll commonly see the personal a.

For example:

Conozco a María.

= I know María.

¿Conoces a Juan?

= Do you know Juan?

So remember:

CONOCER + a + person

This is a useful pattern to recognise as you continue learning Spanish.

📌 SABER vs CONOCER Cheat Sheet

🔵 SABER

Use it for:

📚 Facts
🧠 Information
❓ Answers
🎯 Skills
🗣️ Knowing a language

Examples:

Sé la respuesta.

I know the answer.

Sé nadar.

I know how to swim.

Sé español.

I know Spanish.

🔴 CONOCER

Use it for:

👤 People
📍 Places
🤝 Familiarity

Examples:

Conozco a María.

I know María.

Conozco Madrid.

I’m familiar with Madrid.

🇪🇸 Keep Building Your Spanish

Now that you’ve mastered saber vs conocer, there are more common Spanish word pairs worth learning.

One of the most confusing for beginners is:

POR vs PARA

👉 [Por vs Para in Spanish]

Learn the difference with simple rules, examples, and memory tricks.

🧩 Another Spanish Shortcut You Should Know

Spanish nouns also have grammatical gender.

For example:

el libro

la casa

But how can you make a quick guess about whether a noun is masculine or feminine?

👉 [The Easy Trick to Guess If a Spanish Word Is Masculine or Feminine]

Learn the common word-ending patterns that can help you recognise EL vs LA more easily.

🎯 One Final Challenge

Let’s finish with the exact question from the beginning.

Yo ___ español.

A) conozco
B) sé

Think about what you’re expressing.

Are you talking about a person?

A place?

Or knowledge of a language?

👇

👇

👇

🏆 Correct Answer: SÉ

Yo sé español. 🇪🇸

And that’s the key idea:

📚 Knowledge → SABER

👤 People / familiarity → CONOCER

❤️ Final Takeaway

Don’t try to memorise a giant grammar table.

Instead, ask yourself one simple question:

“What exactly do I know?”

If it’s information, a fact, a skill, or knowledge of a language:

👉 SABER

If it’s a person or a place you’re familiar with:

👉 CONOCER

And whenever you learn a new Spanish sentence, try to learn the whole expression, not just the individual word.

Sé español.

Sé nadar.

Conozco a María.

Conozco Madrid.

The more you see and use these patterns, the more natural they will become.

🇪🇸 ¡Sigue practicando!

Keep practising!