🧠 Spanish vocabulary test: From beginner to advanced (A1–B2)

Many students say:
👉 ‘I think I’m A2… maybe B1?’ 🤔

And honestly? That’s normal.

Grammar can be confusing, but vocabulary doesn’t lie.
If you understand the right words without translating, that’s usually your real level.

This Spanish vocabulary test is designed as a mini level test by vocabulary only, from A1 to B2, so you can:

✅ recognise what you already know
⚠️ see where things start to feel difficult 
🤓 understand your real level in a natural way

No tricks. No grammar. Just real Spanish words 🗣️
Start from A1 and move up 👇

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💚 Spanish vocabulary test – Level A1 (Beginner)

This level is about survival Spanish.
If you understand most of these words easily, A1 is probably comfortable for you.

🧪 Mini vocabulary test (A1)

Instructions:
Choose the correct option in Spanish. Don’t overthink it — trust your instinct 😊

1. How do you say "red" in Spanish?

verde
rojo
azul

2. How do you say "house" in Spanish?

coche
calle
casa

3. How do you say "to eat" in Spanish?

vivir
comer
beber

4. How do you say "friend" in Spanish?

familia
amigo / amiga
persona

5. How do you say "money" in Spanish?

precio
dinero
tiempo

6. How do you say "water" in Spanish?

leche
agua
vino
 

 

📽️ Boost your Beginner vocabulary with this Reel!

Well done for completing the A1 vocabulary test! 🎉 To help you see and hear these basic words in action, check out the Instagram Reel below. It’s designed especially for beginner learners and focuses on essential vocabulary you’ll use straight away in everyday Spanish 🇪🇸📚. Watching short clips like this is a fun way to reinforce what you’ve learnt, improve your listening skills, and connect words to real pronunciation and context — perfect for A1 learners! 👂✨

👉 Watch the Reel here:

💙 Spanish vocabulary test – Level A2 (Elementary)

At A2, vocabulary becomes more practical and situational.
You start recognising words from daily life and routines.

🧪 Mini vocabulary test (A2)

Instructions:
Test your A2 Spanish level. Choose the correct option based on your understanding. 😊

1. How do you say "to shop" in Spanish?

trabajar
comprar
comer

2. How do you say "late" in Spanish?

temprano
tarde
pronto

3. How do you say "to talk" in Spanish?

leer
hablar
escribir

4. How do you say "city" in Spanish?

ciudad
pueblo
país

5. How do you say "house" in Spanish?

departamento
casa
hotel
 

 

📽️ Take your A2 vocabulary further with this Reel!

Great job on completing the A2 vocabulary test! 🎉 Now, if you want to hear and see these words used naturally, take a look at the Instagram Reel below. It’s perfect for A2 learners and highlights useful vocabulary and expressions you’ll hear in everyday Spanish 🇪🇸🗣️. Short videos like this are a fantastic way to boost your listening skills, make new words stick, and connect vocabulary to real spoken language in context 👂✨.

👉 Watch the Reel here:

💜 Spanish vocabulary test – Level B1 (Intermediate)

At B1, Spanish starts to feel more real and flexible.
You understand not just words, but common expressions.

🧪 Mini vocabulary test (B1)

1. ¿Cómo se dice "to realize" en español?

ver
darse cuenta
hablar

2. ¿Cómo se dice "to take advantage of" en español?

tomar
aprovechar
tener

3. ¿Cómo se dice "to argue" en español?

discutir
charlar
comer

4. ¿Cómo se dice "comfortable" en español?

interesante
cómodo
feliz

5. ¿Cómo se dice "to adapt" en español?

adaptarse
acostumbrarse
cambiar
 

 

📽️ Expand your B1 vocabulary with this Reel!

Well done on completing the B1 vocabulary test! 🎉 If you’re ready to go a bit further, check out the Instagram Reel below. It features useful phrases and expressions at an intermediate level, showing how vocabulary you’ve studied is used naturally in real Spanish 🇪🇸🗣️. Short videos like this are a great way to improve your listening comprehension, reinforce context, and connect vocabulary with authentic spoken Spanish 👂✨.

👉 Watch the Reel here:

🧡 Spanish vocabulary test – Level B2 (Upper intermediate)

B2 is where vocabulary becomes more abstract and expressive.
You understand nuance, intention and less literal language.

🧪 Mini Vocabulary Test (B2)

 

1. ¿Cómo se dice "to explain" en español?

decir
explicar
comprender

2. ¿Cómo se dice "to become" en español?

convertirse
cambiar
crecer

3. ¿Cómo se dice "to clarify" en español?

aclarar
preguntar
entender

4. ¿Cómo se dice "to improve" en español?

mejorar
aumentar
disminuir

5. ¿Cómo se dice "to notice" en español?

notar
recordar
cometer
 

 

📽️ Want to take your Spanish further? Advanced verbs in action

Congratulations for making it this far! 💪👏 You’ve practised B2-level vocabulary, and now it’s a great time to see how more complex verbs are used in real-life contexts.
In the following Instagram Reel, our SoyGuiri School team shows you verbs that often appear at intermediate to advanced levels, with examples and real-life situations that will help you improve your fluency and comprehension in spoken Spanish 🇪🇸✨ Instagram

👉 You can watch the Reel here:

🎯 What does your result mean?

💚 Mostly A1 → you have a strong beginner base
💙  Mostly A2 → you can handle everyday Spanish
💜 Mostly B1 → you communicate with confidence
🧡 Mostly B2 → you understand Spanish in depth

Remember: levels are not boxes. Vocabulary grows gradually 🌱

✨ Extra tip: Why vocabulary is the real level indicator

You can survive with imperfect grammar…
But without vocabulary, there is no communication.

That’s why this type of test is often more accurate than a traditional exam 😉

🤔 Final question for you 

💬  Which level felt most comfortable for you?
👉 Where did things start to feel difficult? 📝 Do you prefer vocabulary tests or grammar tests?

Tell us in the comments 👇


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