50 Easy Spanish Conversation Questions

Want to get better at speaking Spanish but not sure what to say? You’re not alone! Sometimes, the hardest part is just knowing how to start. That’s why we put together this list of 50 easy Spanish conversation questions—so you’ll always have something to say.

Whether you’re practicing with a friend, meeting someone new, or even just talking to yourself (hey, no judgment—it’s great practice!), these questions make it easy to keep the conversation going without stressing over grammar or vocabulary.

A good conversation starts with a simple hello—or hola! And just like in English, Spanish has different greetings for different times of day, like buenos días in the morning, buenas tardes in the afternoon, and buenas noches at night. But after you’ve said hello, what comes next?

Here are some simple ways to follow up and keep things flowing:

1.  ¿Cómo estás? – How are you?

2. ¿Qué tal? – How’s it going?

3. ¿Cómo ha sido tu semana? – How’s your week been?

4. ¿Cómo ha sido tu día? – How’s your day been?

5. ¿Qué tal tu día? – How was your day?

Once the conversation is rolling, it’s easy to take it a step further. Whether you’re chatting at a local market, on a work trip, or traveling in Spain or Latin America, these questions help you get to know someone a little better.

6. ¿Cómo te llamas? – What’s your name?

7. ¿De dónde eres? – Where are you from?

8. ¿Dónde vives? – Where do you live?

9. ¿A qué te dedicas? – What do you do for work?

10. ¿Cuántos años tienes? – How old are you?

After introductions, everyday topics like family, work, and hobbies naturally come up. These simple questions are great for talking and practicing conversational Spanish and making a real connection.

11. ¿Tienes hermanos? – Do you have siblings?

12. ¿Tienes familia aquí? – Do you have family here?

13. ¿Tienes hijos? – Do you have kids?

14. ¿Tienes pareja? – Do you have a partner?

15. ¿Tienes mascotas? – Do you have any pets?

Work and hobbies are a big part of daily life. These questions help you find out what someone does for work and what they like to do for fun:

16. ¿Dónde trabajas? – Where do you work?

17. ¿Te gusta tu trabajo? – Do you like your job?

18. ¿Qué haces en tu tiempo libre? – What do you do for fun?

19. ¿Qué tipo de música te gusta? – What kind of music do you like?

20. ¿Te gusta viajar? – Do you like to travel?

When you’re just starting out learning Spanish, having longer conversations in Spanish might feel a little daunting—but it’s probably easier than you think. Everyday topics like routines, food, and the weather are a big part of conversational Spanish and a great way to build confidence as you practice.

A simple way to get to know someone is by asking about their daily habits and lifestyle:

21. ¿Cómo es un día típico para ti? – What is a typical day like for you?

22. ¿Qué haces normalmente después del trabajo? – What do you usually do after work?

23. ¿Qué haces normalmente los fines de semana? – What do you usually do on weekends?

24. ¿Qué desayunas normalmente? – What do you usually have for breakfast?

25. ¿Cuál es tu rutina de la mañana? – What is your morning routine?

26. ¿Cuál es tu comida favorita? – What is your favorite food?

27. ¿Te gusta cocinar? – Do you like to cook?

28. ¿Qué te gusta pedir en un restaurante? – What do you like to order at a restaurant?

29. ¿Cómo está el clima hoy? – How ‘s the weather today?

30. ¿Prefieres el verano o el invierno? – Do you prefer summer or winter?

These questions help keep conversations going without feeling forced.

Once you’ve covered the basics, it’s easy to start asking more personal questions. These help you really get to know someone—their experiences, opinions, and dreams.

If you want to move past small talk, these questions make things more interesting:

31. ¿Qué piensas de…? – What do you think about…?

32.¿Has viajado a otros países? – Have you ever traveled to another country?

33. ¿Cuál ha sido el mejor viaje de tu vida? – What’s the best trip you’ve ever taken?

34. Si pudieras vivir en cualquier lugar, ¿dónde sería? – If you could live anywhere, where would it be?

35. ¿Cómo fue tu infancia? – What was your childhood like?

The best conversations happen when people start sharing real stories. These questions help bring out fun memories, big moments, and future goals:

36. ¿Cuál ha sido el momento más feliz de tu vida? – What’s the happiest moment of your life?

37.¿Alguna vez has hecho algo que te dio mucho miedo? – Have you ever done something that really scared you?

38. ¿Tienes algún recuerdo especial de tu infancia? – Do you have a favorite childhood memory?

39. ¿Qué consejo le darías a tu yo más joven? – What advice would you give your younger self?

40. ¿Cuál es tu mayor sueño? – What’s your biggest dream?

A good question can turn small talk into a real conversation. You never know what kind of stories someone has until you ask!

Ending a conversation doesn’t have to be awkward. Whether you’re making plans to meet again or just saying goodbye, these questions help keep things casual and open-ended.

41. ¿Cuándo nos vemos otra vez? – When will we see each other again?

42.¿Nos mantenemos en contacto? – Should we stay in touch?

43. ¿Te gustaría salir otro día? – Want to hang out another day?

44. ¿Cómo puedo contactarte? – How can I reach you?

45. ¿Tienes redes sociales? – Are you on social media?

46. ¿Prefieres hablar por mensaje o por llamada? – Do you prefer texting or calling?

47.¿Normalmente estás ocupado/a los fines de semana? – Are you usually busy on weekends?

48. ¿Te gustaría planear algo para más adelante? – Want to plan something for later?

49. ¿Hay algún buen lugar donde te gustaría quedar? – Is there a good place you’d like to meet up?

50. ¿Te aviso cuando esté libre? – Want me to let you know when I’m free?

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The best way to boost your Spanish skills? Actually using them! Asking these questions and using common Spanish phrases will help you start real conversations—whether you’re chatting at a local market, ordering at a restaurant, or practicing with a friend. And if you don’t have opportunities around you—or can’t drop everything and move abroad—don’t worry.

That’s where we come in. With Bridge the Gap Spanish, you don’t have to figure it out alone. You’ll get real, consistent practice with the same native Spanish speaker each week, so you can improve naturally and gain confidence fast.

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