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Why build your own deck

Ready-made sets of 1000 most common Spanish words flashcards are easy to find, but they rarely match the vocabulary in your own course or textbook. A generic list can teach words your class never uses while skipping the ones on your next quiz.

  • Start with function words such as de, que, no and la, which appear in most sentences.
  • Add high-frequency verbs like ser, estar and tener once the basics feel steady.
  • Review the cards you miss more often than the ones you already know.
  • Use a short daily session rather than one long weekly cram.
Example Spanish vocabulary flashcards
quethat, which or what; one of the most frequent words in Spanish
deof or from; shows possession, as in la casa de Ana
nono or not; placed before a verb to negate it, as in no hablo
tenerto have; irregular in the yo form, as in yo tengo
¿Cómo estás?How are you? Informal, used with one person, as in tú
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Cards you miss come back sooner and easy ones are spaced further out, so the common words stick without daily cramming.

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Generating cards from your own material keeps the deck focused. Words from your readings, slides and notes come with the context you saw them in, which makes them easier to recall than isolated entries from a printout.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Spanish words should I learn first from a frequency list?

Start with function words like de, que, no, la and el, since they appear in almost every sentence. Then move to high-frequency verbs such as ser, estar and tener.

How often should I review a 1000-word Spanish deck?

Short daily sessions work better than long weekly cram sessions for vocabulary. Spaced repetition schedules the cards you miss to come back sooner, so you spend time on the words that need it.

Can I export my Spanish flashcards?

Yes, but exports are a paid feature. PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export are included in Plus at $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month.

Is there a free plan to try it?

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