Spanish
Grade 3
15 min
Saludos Amigables (Friendly Greetings)
Learn basic greetings like 'Hola,' 'Buenos días,' 'Buenas tardes,' 'Buenas noches,' and 'Adiós.'
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Say 'hello' in at least three different ways in Spanish.
Use the correct greeting for the morning, afternoon, and evening.
Ask a friend 'How are you?' using '¿Cómo estás?'.
Respond to '¿Cómo estás?' with at least two different phrases.
Identify and use the upside-down question mark (¿) when writing questions.
Say 'goodbye' in a friendly way using 'Adiós' and 'Chao'.
If you saw your best friend in the morning, what would you say? ☀️ Let's learn how to say it in Spanish!
In this lesson, we will learn how to say hello and goodbye to friends in Spanish. We will also learn how to ask someone how they are feeling. Knowing these 'saludos amigables' helps us make new friends and...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
HolaThe most common and friendly way to say 'hello' at any time of day.¡Hola, Ana!
Buenos díasA friendly greeting that means 'Good morning'. You use it from when you wake up until noon (12:00 PM).¡Buenos días, mamá!
Buenas tardesA polite greeting that means 'Good afternoon'. You use it from noon until the sun goes down.¡Buenas tardes, Señor Garcia!
Buenas nochesThis means 'Good evening' or 'Good night'. You use it to greet someone when it's dark outside or to say goodbye before bed.¡Buenas noches, abuela!
¿Cómo estás?The friendly way to ask 'How are you?'. You use this with friends, family, and people you know well.¡Hola, Carlos! ¿Cómo estás?
Bien, graciasA common and polite way to answer '¿Cómo es...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
Greetings by the Clock 🕒
Buenos días (Morning) ☀️ -> Buenas tardes (Afternoon) 🌤️ -> Buenas noches (Evening/Night) 🌙
The greeting you choose depends on the time of day. Think about where the sun is in the sky to help you remember which one to use.
The Question Sandwich: ¿...?
Spanish questions start with an upside-down question mark (¿) and end with a regular one (?).
When you write a question like 'How are you?', you must wrap it in both question marks. It's like a sandwich for your words! Example: ¿Cómo estás?
Adjective Agreement: BuenOS díAS
The adjective 'bueno' must match the noun 'días'. Since 'días' is masculine and plural, we use 'buenos'.
This is why we say 'BuenOS díAS' but 'BuenA...
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Challenging
You are meeting a new student. Which dialogue shows the best way to greet him, ask his name, and respond politely?
A.Tú: ¿Cómo te llamas? / Él: Me llamo Carlos. / Tú: Adiós.
B.Tú: ¡Hola! ¿Cómo te llamas? / Él: Me llamo Carlos. / Tú: Mucho gusto, Carlos.
C.Tú: ¡Hola, Carlos! / Él: ¿Cómo estás? / Tú: Muy bien.
D.Tú: ¿Estás bien? / Él: Sí, me llamo Carlos. / Tú: Gracias.
Challenging
In some Spanish-speaking countries, friends greet each other with a kiss on the cheek. If your friend is across the room and you want to say hello, what would you do instead?
A.Wave your hand and say '¡Hola!'
B.Run across the room to give a kiss.
C.Say 'Adiós'.
D.Ignore them until they are closer.
Challenging
Your friend says, "¡Hola! Yo como una pera verde." Which is the best response where you greet him back, say you are feeling great, and mention a food you are eating?
A.¡Hola! Yo como.
B.¡Adiós! Estoy fenomenal y como papas fritas.
C.¡Hola! Estoy fenomenal, y yo como unas uvas moradas.
D.Estoy bien. La pera es verde.
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