100 Easy Spanish Words for Kids (with a Game)

Play and learn: Spanish Words Game for Kids

The fastest way to start Spanish is with words children already use every day. Below are 100 easy Spanish words for kids, grouped by theme so they're simple to learn a handful at a time. Play the game above first to warm up, then explore the lists together.

Greetings & polite words

hola (hello), adiós (goodbye), por favor (please), gracias (thank you), sí (yes), no (no), buenos días (good morning).

Colors — los colores

rojo (red), azul (blue), verde (green), amarillo (yellow), negro (black), blanco (white), rosa (pink).

Numbers 1–10 — los números

uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco, seis, siete, ocho, nueve, diez.

Animals — los animales

perro (dog), gato (cat), pájaro (bird), pez (fish), caballo (horse), vaca (cow), león (lion).

Food — la comida

agua (water), pan (bread), leche (milk), manzana (apple), queso (cheese), huevo (egg).

Family — la familia

mamá (mom), papá (dad), hermano (brother), hermana (sister), abuela (grandma), abuelo (grandpa).

How to practise these words

Pick one theme a day and say each word out loud together. Point to real objects around the house — the apple, the dog, the color of a shirt — and name them in Spanish. Then play the matching game to lock them in. Little and often wins.

The science behind the games

Every Dad4Kids game is built on one simple truth: children want to play, not study — so we turn learning into a game worth replaying. The method draws on peer-reviewed research in game-based learning, motivation, and how memory works.

FAQ

What are the first 100 Spanish words for kids?

Start with everyday basics: colors, numbers 1–10, animals, family, food and greetings like hola and gracias. This page's game covers the 100 easiest first words, each with a picture and audio.

What are 20 easy Spanish words to start with?

hola, adiós, sí, no, gracias, por favor, uno, dos, tres, rojo, azul, perro, gato, agua, mamá, papá, casa, sol, grande, feliz — all in the game with sound.

How many words should we learn at once?

Five to ten a day is plenty. Mastery of a few words beats rushing through the whole list.

By Evgeny Arsentiev, PhD · Last updated: June 2026