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The DELE A2 Vocabulary Guide: Which Words Do You Really Need?
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The DELE A2 Vocabulary Guide: Which Words Do You Really Need?

February 5, 2026
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The DELE A2 Vocabulary Guide: Which Words Do You Really Need?

Preparing for the DELE A2 exam can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to vocabulary. With thousands of Spanish words out there, how do you know which ones are truly essential for passing your exam? The good news is: you don't need to learn them all!

In this practical guide, we'll focus on the most important vocabulary categories for DELE A2, with concrete examples and memory tips. Remember, the A2 level is about basic communication in everyday situations – you don't need to be Shakespeare in Spanish!

Essential Everyday Themes

The DELE A2 exam focuses on these key vocabulary areas:

  • Personal information and family
  • Housing and environment
  • Daily activities and work
  • Free time and entertainment
  • Travel and transportation
  • Health and body
  • Shopping and services
  • Food and restaurants
  • High-Priority Words (Learn These First!)

    Personal Life (2-3 weeks to master)

  • Family terms: padre, madre, hijo/a, hermano/a
  • Basic adjectives: alto/a, bajo/a, joven, mayor
  • Professions: profesor/a, estudiante, médico/a
  • Numbers (0-100)
  • Basic verbs: ser, estar, tener, ir, hacer
  • Daily Activities (2-3 weeks)

  • Time expressions: ahora, luego, mañana, tarde
  • Common verbs: trabajar, estudiar, vivir, comer
  • House vocabulary: casa, piso, habitación, baño
  • Transportation: coche, autobús, tren, billete
  • Practical Communication Phrases

    Focus on these essential expressions:

  • ¿Puede ayudarme? (Can you help me?)
  • No entiendo (I don't understand)
  • ¿Cuánto cuesta? (How much is it?)
  • ¿Dónde está...? (Where is...?)
  • Me gustaría... (I would like...)
  • Smart Study Strategies

    Timeline Approach (3-month plan):

    1. Month 1: Focus on personal life and daily activities

    2. Month 2: Learn shopping, food, and travel vocabulary

    3. Month 3: Practice combining words in common situations

    Memory Tips:

  • Create word groups by theme
  • Use Spanish labels around your house
  • Practice with flashcards (15 minutes daily)
  • Watch Spanish YouTube videos with A2 level content
  • Common Exam Scenarios

    Prepare especially for these situations:

  • Describing your daily routine
  • Ordering food in a restaurant
  • Buying tickets for transportation
  • Making a doctor's appointment
  • Shopping for clothes or groceries
  • Moving Forward

    Remember, mastering A2 vocabulary is absolutely achievable! Focus on these essential words and phrases, practice them in context, and you'll be well-prepared for your DELE A2 exam. For structured practice and mock exams that use this core vocabulary, visit prep2go.study – we're here to help you succeed in your Spanish language journey!

    Start with the basics, practice regularly, and build your confidence step by step. ¡Tú puedes! (You can do it!)

    Source: Instituto Cervantes - Official DELE Exam Authority

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