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DELE A1–A2 Vocabulary for the DELE Exam

DELE A1 and A2 test survival and basic communication Spanish. The vocabulary required includes personal information, family, daily routine, shopping, transport, and food. These words form the foundation for all higher DELE levels and must be known with correct gender and number agreement.

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Pass-rate data, regulatory context, and study tips for DELE A1–A2 Vocabulary all change by candidate locale. Pick your context:

Common failure modes

These are the patterns that cause most candidates to lose marks on this topic. Recognising them in advance is half the work.

  • !Gender agreement errors: confusing masculine/feminine for nouns (el/la, un/una)
  • !Not learning vocabulary with its article — gender is part of the word in Spanish
  • !Confusing ser and estar (both mean "to be" but have different uses)

Study tips

  • 1Always learn nouns with their article: "el libro" not just "libro" — gender is part of the word.
  • 2Study ser vs estar thoroughly: ser = permanent/inherent qualities; estar = states, locations, temporary conditions.
  • 3Use the Instituto Cervantes A1–A2 vocabulary guide as your reference list.

Sample DELE DELE A1–A2 Vocabulary questions

These sample items mirror the format and difficulty of real DELE questions. Practice with thousands more on the free Koydo question bank.

  1. 1

    Complete: "Mi hermana _____ médica." (My sister is a doctor.)

    • Aestá
    • BesCorrect
    • Ctiene
    • Dhace
    Why this answer?

    "Es" (from ser) is correct for professions/occupations — these are considered defining characteristics. "Está" (from estar) is used for temporary states and locations. In Spanish, professions are expressed with ser: "Es médica" = "She is a doctor."

  2. 2

    Which phrase means "How old are you?" in Spanish?

    • A¿Cuánto cuestas?
    • B¿Cómo te llamas?
    • C¿Cuántos años tienes?Correct
    • D¿De dónde eres?
    Why this answer?

    "¿Cuántos años tienes?" literally means "How many years do you have?" — this is the standard way to ask about age in Spanish. "¿Cuánto cuestas?" = how much do you cost (inappropriate); "¿Cómo te llamas?" = what is your name; "¿De dónde eres?" = where are you from.

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