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Make flashcards to learn Spanish from your own notes and slides

Upload a textbook chapter, class slides, a PDF or a photo of handwritten notes. DeckOwl turns them into Spanish flashcards you review on a spaced repetition schedule.

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Why generate Spanish flashcards from your own material

Most learners who try to make flashcards to learn Spanish end up copying word lists by hand, which takes longer than the studying itself. A faster route is to start from the material your class already uses, such as a textbook chapter, slides or photos of your notes. DeckOwl reads those files and produces question and answer cards that match what you are actually being taught.

  • Upload a textbook unit, handout or photo of notes and get Spanish flashcards from it
  • Review cards on a spaced repetition schedule so hard words come back sooner
  • Edit any card to match your course vocabulary before you study
  • Export to Anki, CSV, PDF or DOCX on a paid plan
Example beginner Spanish flashcards
¿Cómo se dice 'the book' en español?El libro. Libro is masculine, so it takes the article el.
Which verb describes location: ser or estar?Estar. Estoy en casa means 'I am at home', while ser is used for identity and traits.
How do you say 'I am 20 years old' in Spanish?Tengo veinte años. Spanish uses tener, not ser, for age.
¿Cómo se dice 'where is the library'?¿Dónde está la biblioteca? Dónde asks where, and está uses estar because it describes location.
How do you say 'I like to read'?Me gusta leer. Gustar works backward: the thing liked is the subject, so it means 'reading pleases me'.
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Works with your material

Upload PDFs, DOCX files, PPTX slides, plain text notes or photos of pages. Images are read with text recognition, so a snapped page from your workbook works too.

Spaced repetition built in

Cards you find hard come back sooner, and cards you know move further apart. You spend your study time on the vocabulary and grammar that still need work.

Quizzes and mind maps too

Turn the same Spanish material into multiple choice, true or false and short answer quizzes with explanations, or map out verb tenses and vocabulary themes.

How it works

Upload your Spanish material

Add a unit from your textbook, a vocabulary handout, or a photo of your class notes. No credit card is needed to start.

Check and adjust the cards

Review the generated cards and edit any term or translation that does not match your course. Keep the ones that cover the vocabulary you need.

Study on a spaced schedule

Review cards in the browser each day. Paid plans add export to Anki or CSV if you prefer to study there.

Spaced repetition matters most for Spanish because vocabulary, verb conjugations and gender agreement fade quickly without review. The cards are scheduled so you see each one again just before you would forget it. Short daily sessions tend to work better than long cramming sessions before a quiz.

The best cards for language learning are specific. Write the Spanish phrase on one side and the meaning or grammar rule on the other, and include a short example sentence when a word is tricky. Generated cards give you a starting set, and you can edit them as your course moves on.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for Spanish vocabulary?

Start with one unit or chapter so the set stays manageable. Add more once your daily reviews feel comfortable.

Should I study verb conjugations with flashcards or with sentences?

Use both. A card for the conjugation pattern helps you memorize the form, and a card with a full sentence shows you how to use it in context.

Can I export my Spanish flashcards?

Export to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV is part of the Plus plan. The free plan lets you study your cards in the browser.

Is there a free plan to try it?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month, and you do not need a credit card to start. Students with a school email get 40% off Plus.

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