Lumi Kids
Colors in Spanish
The colors in Spanish for kids: rojo, azul, amarillo, verde and more, with English meanings, an easy say-it guide, Lumi's audio, games and a free worksheet.
With audio and a say-it guide
Spanish words for kids
10 topics of easy Spanish words for kids 4–9. Every word has its English meaning, a say-it guide written for English speakers and Lumi's voice, and every topic has a free worksheet.
The best first Spanish words are the ones your child can use today: hola at the door, rojo and azul at the crayon box, uno, dos, tres on the stairs. Each topic page below has a table with the Spanish word, its English meaning and a say-it guide, and a ▶ button that plays Lumi's voice. You do not need to speak Spanish to use them: play the word, say it yourself, then let your child say it.
How to read the say-it guide: syllables are joined with hyphens and the stressed one is in capitals, so amarillo is ah-mah-REE-yoh. Spanish vowels are always short and clear (ah, eh, ee, oh, oo), and the guide never uses accents.
A five-minute routine: pick one topic a week. On day one, play the table together; on the next days, use the words in real moments and try the game on the page; on the weekend, print the worksheet and see what stuck. For a full plan, read how to teach your child Spanish at home, and for the 64 first words with sentences, see Spanish for kids.
Colors, numbers and greetings
The everyday words children use first: start here.
Numbers in Spanish
Numbers in Spanish for kids from uno to diez, with an easy say-it guide, Lumi's audio, 11 to 20, counting games for home and a free printable number sheet.
Spanish greetings
Spanish greetings for kids: hola, adiós, buenos días, gracias, por favor, sí and no, with English meanings, a say-it guide, Lumi's audio and tiny dialogues.
Family, body and food
Words about your child's own world: the people at home, the body and what's for snack.
Family words in Spanish
Family members in Spanish for kids: mamá, papá, hermana, hermano, abuela, abuelo, bebé, tía and more, with a say-it guide, Lumi's audio and a photo game.
Body parts in Spanish
Body parts in Spanish for kids: cabeza, ojos, nariz, boca, orejas, manos, pies and more, with a say-it guide, Lumi's audio and a Simón dice game for home.
Food in Spanish
Food in Spanish for kids: manzana, plátano, pan, leche, huevo, queso, agua, pastel and more, with a say-it guide, Lumi's audio and a snack-time routine.
Animals and things at home
Pets, farm and zoo animals, toys and the things in a child's room.
Animals in Spanish
Animals in Spanish for kids: gato, perro, pájaro, pez, caballo, vaca, león, conejo and more, with a say-it guide, Lumi's audio and animal games for home.
Toys and home words in Spanish
Toys and home words in Spanish for kids: pelota, carro, muñeca, libro, cama, silla, casa and more, with a say-it guide, Lumi's audio and a hide-and-find game.
Days and months
Words for a daily habit: say the day at breakfast and the month on the first of each month.
Days of the week in Spanish
Days of the week in Spanish for kids: lunes to domingo, with English meanings, a say-it guide, Lumi's audio, why they start with a small letter and a routine.
Months in Spanish
Months of the year in Spanish for kids: enero to diciembre, with English meanings, a say-it guide, Lumi's audio, birthdays and seasons to practice with.
Frequently asked questions
What Spanish words should kids learn first?
Greetings and polite words (hola, gracias, por favor), colors and numbers 1–10. They come up every day, so your child hears and uses them often. Family words and food follow naturally.
How do I teach Spanish words to a toddler or preschooler?
Name things during routines you already have: colors while dressing, numbers on the stairs, food at snack time. Keep it to a few words at a time, repeat them for a week, and use games such as Veo, veo (I spy) or hide-and-find.
Why do Spanish words have el or la in front?
El and la both mean "the": el goes with masculine words and la with feminine ones. Children learn them best together with the word, the way Spanish-speaking kids do.
Is the audio a real person?
No. The words are read by Lumi, the AI owl of the Lumi Kids app, in an AI-generated voice that speaks Latin American Spanish.
Are there printable Spanish word lists?
Yes, every topic has a free PDF with the word list, a matching worksheet and a writing sheet. They are all on the printables page.
What is the difference between Latin American and Spain Spanish words?
Most words are the same. A few everyday ones differ, such as carro and coche (car), jugo and zumo (juice), pastel and tarta (cake). These pages use Lumi's Latin American words and mention the Spain ones.
Spanish words, then real conversation
In Lumi Kids your child hears these words, plays with them and then speaks Spanish with Lumi. The first two levels are free.
