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Quiz about An Introduction to the Spanish Language

An Introduction to the Spanish Language Quiz

Spanish is widely spoken around the world, not only in Spain but also in South America. Let's test your knowledge of this beautiful language. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by Hiyori. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Hiyori

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
356,061

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1677

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Languages can be grouped according to various classifications. To which of the following does Spanish belong?
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Germanic

Romance

Slavic

Celtic

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these greetings means "good morning" in Spanish? Hint

Buenos dias

Buenas tardes

Buenas noches

Buongiorno

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Question 3 of 10

3. Now let's see the days of the week - "dias de la semana". What is the Spanish word for Monday? Hint

Martes

Lunes

Miercoles

Jueves

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Question 4 of 10

4. The months in Spanish are translated as "los Meses". Which month is "Marzo"? Hint

January

May

December

March

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Question 5 of 10

5. You may know that "un, dos, tres" means "one, two, three" in Spanish. So how do you say "four, five, six"? Hint

Quatro, cinco, seis

Quatre, cinq, six

Cuatro, cinco, seis

Quattro, cinque, sei

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Spanish flag has a red and yellow background. How would you say red and yellow in Spanish? Hint

Rojo y blanco

Rojo y amarillo

Rojo y anaranjado

Rosado y amarillo

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Question 7 of 10

7. Your friend's birthday is drawing closer and you would like to give him best wishes in Spanish. Which of the following phrases expresses "happy birthday" wishes in Spanish words? Hint

Feliz a�o nuevo

Feliz cumplea�os

Feliz navidad

Feliz pascua

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Question 8 of 10

8. Monkeys like eating bananas. How would you say "banana" in Spanish? Hint

Pera

Manzana

Pl�tano

Fresa

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Question 9 of 10

9. Dogs are sometimes said to be man's best friend. What is the Spanish word for dog? Hint

Pato

Perro

Caballo

Oso

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Question 10 of 10

10. There are four seasons in Spain: winter, summer, spring and fall. "El invierno" is which season? Hint

Spring

Summer

Winter

Fall

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Languages can be grouped according to various classifications. To which of the following does Spanish belong?

Answer: Romance

Romance languages are all derived from Latin. The most common Romance languages spoken nowadays are Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French. Germanic languages are Indo-European languages that include Danish, Norwegian, Icelandic, among others. Celtic languages include Welsh, Irish and Scottish. Slavic languages are spoken in some Eastern Europe countries.

2. Which of these greetings means "good morning" in Spanish?

Answer: Buenos dias

"Buenas noches" is said in the evening to wish "good night". "Buenas tardes" is "good afternoon" and "buongiorno" is Italian for "good morning".

3. Now let's see the days of the week - "dias de la semana". What is the Spanish word for Monday?

Answer: Lunes

Monday is "lunes" while "martes" is Tuesday. "Miercoles" and "jueves" are Wednesday and Thursday and Friday is "viernes". Saturday and Sunday are "sabado" and "domingo". It should be noted that the days of the week in Spanish are not capitalized.

4. The months in Spanish are translated as "los Meses". Which month is "Marzo"?

Answer: March

Yes, "marzo" is March while "mayo" is May. January is "enero" and December is "diciembre". As for February, April, June and July, they are translated as "febrero", "abril", "junio" and "julio". August, September, October and November are "agosto", "septiembre", "octobre" and "noviembre". Here also, the months in Spanish are not capitalized.

5. You may know that "un, dos, tres" means "one, two, three" in Spanish. So how do you say "four, five, six"?

Answer: Cuatro, cinco, seis

"Quatre, cinq, six" is French for "four, five, six", while "quattro, cinque, sei" is Italian and "quatro, cinco, seis" is Portuguese.

6. The Spanish flag has a red and yellow background. How would you say red and yellow in Spanish?

Answer: Rojo y amarillo

"La bandera de Espa�a es rojo y amarillo" means "the Spanish flag is red and yellow". "Anaranjado" means "orange", while "blanco" is "white" and "rosado" is "pink".

7. Your friend's birthday is drawing closer and you would like to give him best wishes in Spanish. Which of the following phrases expresses "happy birthday" wishes in Spanish words?

Answer: Feliz cumplea�os

"Feliz cumplea�os mi amigo" means "happy birthday my friend". "Feliz a�o nuevo" means "happy new year" while "feliz navidad" is "merry Christmas". As for "feliz pascua", it means "happy Easter".

8. Monkeys like eating bananas. How would you say "banana" in Spanish?

Answer: Pl�tano

"El mono le gusta comer pl�tano" menas "the monkey likes to eat the banana". "Manzana" is "apple" while "fresa" is strawberry and "pera" is "pear".

9. Dogs are sometimes said to be man's best friend. What is the Spanish word for dog?

Answer: Perro

"Los perros son el mejor amigo del hombre" means "dogs are man's best friend". "Pato" is "duck" and "caballo" is "horse", while "oso" is "bear".

10. There are four seasons in Spain: winter, summer, spring and fall. "El invierno" is which season?

Answer: Winter

"El invierno" is winter and is in December till March. Spring "el primavera" is from March to May while summer "el verano" is in June to August. Fall "el oto�o" is from August.

Source: Author Hiyori

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