A comprehensive guide to common Spanish classroom vocabulary, including parts of the classroom, supplies, people, actions, and common phrases to help you navigate school settings with confidence.
Classroom vocabulary is essential for everyday communication in a school setting. These words will help you describe your surroundings, ask for supplies, talk about people in the classroom, and understand common classroom instructions.
These are common parts of a classroom that you’ll encounter every day. Knowing these words helps you describe your environment and follow directions more easily.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| el escritorio | los escritorios | desk | desks | Mi libro está en el escritorio. | My book is on the desk. |
| la silla | las sillas | chair | chairs | La silla está vacía. | The chair is empty. |
| la pizarra | las pizarras | blackboard/whiteboard | blackboards/whiteboards | El profesor escribe en la pizarra. | The teacher writes on the whiteboard. |
| la ventana | las ventanas | window | windows | Abre la ventana, por favor. | Open the window, please. |
| la puerta | las puertas | door | doors | Cierra la puerta. | Close the door. |
| el estante | los estantes | shelf | shelves | Los libros están en el estante. | The books are on the shelf. |
| el libro | los libros | book | books | Tengo un libro nuevo. | I have a new book. |
| el cuaderno | los cuadernos | notebook | notebooks | Escribe en tu cuaderno. | Write in your notebook. |
| el reloj | los relojes | clock | clocks | El reloj marca las ocho. | The clock shows eight o’clock. |
| el mapa | los mapas | map | maps | Hay un mapa en la pared. | There is a map on the wall. |
These are the tools students use every day. Having this vocabulary ready will make it easier to ask for what you need or describe what you’re using.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| el lápiz | los lápices | pencil | pencils | Necesito un lápiz. | I need a pencil. |
| el bolígrafo | los bolígrafos | pen | pens | Tengo un bolígrafo azul. | I have a blue pen. |
| la goma | las gomas | eraser | erasers | ¿Tienes una goma? | Do you have an eraser? |
| la regla | las reglas | ruler | rulers | La regla está en mi estuche. | The ruler is in my pencil case. |
| el cuaderno | los cuadernos | notebook | notebooks | Escribe en tu cuaderno. | Write in your notebook. |
| la hoja | las hojas | sheet (of paper) | sheets (of paper) | Dame una hoja, por favor. | Give me a sheet, please. |
| la mochila | las mochilas | backpack | backpacks | Mi mochila es negra. | My backpack is black. |
| el estuche | los estuches | pencil case | pencil cases | El estuche está en el escritorio. | The pencil case is on the desk. |
| las tijeras | — | scissors | — | Usa las tijeras con cuidado. | Use the scissors carefully. |
| el pegamento | — | glue | — | Pásame el pegamento. | Pass me the glue. |
¿Tienes una ___?
What is the Spanish word for 'eraser'?
goma
'Goma' means 'eraser' in Spanish. The sentence asks, 'Do you have an eraser?'
These are the roles you’ll see in any classroom. Knowing these words helps you talk about who is who and ask questions about people.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| el/la profesor/a | los/las profesores/as | teacher | teachers | La profesora es amable. | The teacher is kind. |
| el/la estudiante | los/las estudiantes | student | students | Los estudiantes están en clase. | The students are in class. |
| el/la compañero/a | los/las compañeros/as | classmate | classmates | Mi compañero se llama Luis. | My classmate’s name is Luis. |
| el/la director/a | los/las directores/as | principal | principals | El director está en su oficina. | The principal is in his office. |
| el/la secretario/a | los/las secretarios/as | secretary | secretaries | La secretaria atiende llamadas. | The secretary answers calls. |
| el/la conserje | los/las conserjes | janitor | janitors | El conserje limpia el aula. | The janitor cleans the classroom. |
| el/la tutor/a | los/las tutores/as | tutor | tutors | Mi tutor me ayuda con matemáticas. | My tutor helps me with math. |
| el/la bibliotecario/a | los/las bibliotecarios/as | librarian | librarians | La bibliotecaria organiza los libros. | The librarian organizes the books. |
| el/la alumno/a | los/las alumnos/as | pupil | pupils | Los alumnos hacen la tarea. | The pupils do the homework. |
| el/la visitante | los/las visitantes | visitor | visitors | Hay un visitante en la escuela. | There is a visitor at the school. |
These are common verbs used in a classroom. They’ll help you understand instructions and talk about what you and others are doing.
| Spanish <Part of Speech> | English <Part of Speech> | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| aprender (verbo) | to learn (verb) | Aprendo español en clase. | I learn Spanish in class. |
| estudiar (verbo) | to study (verb) | Estudio para el examen. | I’m studying for the exam. |
| escribir (verbo) | to write (verb) | Escribe tu nombre. | Write your name. |
| leer (verbo) | to read (verb) | Leo un libro interesante. | I’m reading an interesting book. |
| escuchar (verbo) | to listen (verb) | Escucha al profesor. | Listen to the teacher. |
| preguntar (verbo) | to ask (verb) | ¿Puedo preguntar algo? | Can I ask something? |
| responder (verbo) | to answer (verb) | Responde en voz alta. | Answer out loud. |
| levantar la mano (frase) | to raise one’s hand (phrase) | Levanta la mano para hablar. | Raise your hand to speak. |
| repetir (verbo) | to repeat (verb) | Repite la frase, por favor. | Repeat the sentence, please. |
| entregar (verbo) | to hand in (verb) | Entrega la tarea mañana. | Hand in the homework tomorrow. |
These are phrases you’ll hear and use every day. They’ll help you follow along, participate, and speak naturally in a Spanish classroom.
| Spanish Phrase | English Phrase | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¿Puedo ir al baño? | Can I go to the bathroom? | ¿Puedo ir al baño, por favor? | Can I go to the bathroom, please? |
| No entiendo | I don’t understand | No entiendo la pregunta. | I don’t understand the question. |
| ¿Cómo se dice … en español? | How do you say … in Spanish? | ¿Cómo se dice “pen” en español? | How do you say “pen” in Spanish? |
| Más despacio, por favor | Slower, please | Más despacio, por favor. | Slower, please. |
| ¿Qué significa …? | What does … mean? | ¿Qué significa “cuaderno”? | What does “cuaderno” mean? |
| Repite, por favor | Repeat, please | Repite, por favor. | Repeat, please. |
| ¿Tienen preguntas? | Do you have questions? | ¿Tienen preguntas sobre la tarea? | Do you have questions about the homework? |
| Trabaja en parejas | Work in pairs | Trabaja en parejas para la actividad. | Work in pairs for the activity. |
| Abre el libro en la página … | Open the book to page … | Abre el libro en la página diez. | Open the book to page ten. |
| Cierra el cuaderno | Close the notebook | Cierra el cuaderno, por favor. | Close the notebook, please. |
This guide covers essential Spanish classroom vocabulary, from objects and people to actions and common phrases. Use it daily to build confidence and communicate effectively in any Spanish-speaking classroom.
¿Puedo ir al baño?
Can I go to the bathroom?
The phrase '¿Puedo ir al baño?' means 'Can I go to the bathroom?'
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- English Singular: desk
- English Plural: desks
- English Example: My book is on the desk.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
