Spanish Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle | Free Printable Worksheet

A low-stakes way to review first-year Spanish vocabulary before a quiz: school, family, home, food, and the calendar. Clues are in English and answers are in Spanish, so students have to recall the word rather than recognize it. Ready to print as a bell ringer, a sub plan, or an early-finisher handout — no prep beyond hitting print.

Printable Spanish vocabulary crossword puzzle with English clues and Spanish answers
Spanish 1 vocabulary crossword, made with buildacrossword.com.
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What is the Spanish word for "school"? | ESCUELA
What is the Spanish word for "book"? | LIBRO
What is the Spanish word for a male "teacher"? | MAESTRO
What is the Spanish word for a male "friend"? | AMIGO
What is the Spanish word for "family"? | FAMILIA
What is the Spanish word for "brother"? | HERMANO
What is the Spanish word for "house"? | CASA
What is the Spanish word for "city"? | CIUDAD
What is the Spanish word for "work" or "job"? | TRABAJO
What is the Spanish word for "food"? | COMIDA
What is the Spanish word for "water"? | AGUA
What is the Spanish word for "summer"? | VERANO
What is the Spanish word for "winter"? | INVIERNO
What is the Spanish word for "Friday"? | VIERNES
What is the Spanish word for "thank you"? | GRACIAS

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Perfect for

  • Weekly Spanish vocabulary review
  • Pre-quiz study guide for Spanish 1
  • Bell ringer at the start of class
  • Sub plan for a world language class