Practise DELE B1 vocabulary
Preparing for the DELE B1? Practise the vocabulary you need for reading, listening, writing and speaking – sorted by topic, with games instead of lists, and free.
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Every topic can be practised in four games. Try them right now – with the topic “Personas y relaciones”.
See the word, flip, rate yourself – the classic way to memorise.
Play now →Four answers, one is right: trains quick recognition, just like in the reading part.
Play now →Match words and translations against the clock – ideal for revision.
Play now →Find the hidden words in the grid – trains spelling.
Play now →DELE B1 vocabulary by topic
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Personas y relaciones
114 words · 3 sets- la persona – person
- el ser humano – human being
- la gente – people
- el hombre – man
Vivienda y hogar
96 words · 2 sets- la vivienda – housing, home
- la casa – house
- el piso – flat; floor
- el apartamento – apartment
Comida y bebida
114 words · 3 sets- la comida – food; lunch
- la bebida – drink
- el desayuno – breakfast
- el almuerzo – lunch
Compras y ropa
101 words · 3 sets- la tienda – shop
- el supermercado – supermarket
- el mercado – market
- el centro comercial – shopping centre
Salud y cuerpo
87 words · 2 sets- el cuerpo – body
- la cabeza – head
- la cara – face
- el ojo – eye
Educación y estudios
69 words · 2 sets- la educación – education
- el colegio – school
- el instituto – secondary school
- la escuela – school
Trabajo y profesiones
67 words · 2 sets- el trabajo – work, job
- el empleo – employment, job
- el puesto de trabajo – job, position
- la profesión – profession
Tiempo libre y deporte
76 words · 2 sets- el tiempo libre – free time
- el ocio – leisure
- la afición – hobby
- el pasatiempo – pastime
Viajes y transporte
78 words · 2 sets- el viaje – trip, journey
- viajar – travel
- el turismo – tourism
- el turista / la turista – tourist
Ciudad y servicios
69 words · 2 sets- la ciudad – city
- el pueblo – village
- la capital – capital
- el centro – centre
Medios y tecnología
60 words · 2 sets- los medios de comunicación – media
- la prensa – press
- el periódico – newspaper
- la revista – magazine
Naturaleza y medio ambiente
70 words · 2 sets- la naturaleza – nature
- el medio ambiente – environment
- el paisaje – landscape
- el campo – countryside
Sociedad y política
44 words- la sociedad – society
- el país – country
- el estado – state
- el gobierno – government
Cultura y arte
32 words- la cultura – culture
- el arte – art
- el artista / la artista – artist
- el cuadro – painting
Sentimientos y opiniones
73 words · 2 sets- el sentimiento – feeling
- la emoción – emotion
- contento/a – happy, pleased
- feliz – happy
Tiempo y frecuencia
67 words · 2 sets- el tiempo – time
- el momento – moment
- el segundo – second
- el minuto – minute
Verbos frecuentes
69 words · 2 sets- ser – be
- estar – be
- tener – have
- haber – have (auxiliary); there is
Adjetivos frecuentes
62 words · 2 sets- grande – big
- pequeño/a – small
- nuevo/a – new
- viejo/a – old
Conectores y expresiones
56 words · 2 sets- y – and
- o – or
- pero – but
- sino – but (rather)
Also translated into: German
What is the DELE B1?
The DELE (Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera) is the official Spanish diploma awarded by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education. It is recognised internationally and never expires.
The exam has four parts: reading, listening, writing and speaking. They are split into two groups – you need at least 30 out of 50 points in each group.
At B1 level the topics are familiar ones from everyday life, school, work and leisure: you understand the main points of texts and conversations and can talk about experiences, plans and opinions.
How to learn the vocabulary for the DELE B1
Short and regular beats long and rare. Two or three sets a week get you through all topics in a few months.
Words you retrieve from memory yourself stick longer. Switch between quiz, matching and typing – and practise in both directions.
Write a few sentences on each topic and talk about it for a minute – that’s also practice for the writing and speaking parts.
In essays and conversations, connectors like “por un lado”, “cependant” or “außerdem” make a difference. They have their own topic.
Frequently asked questions
How many words do I need for the DELE B1?▾
At B1 you should be confident with core vocabulary on everyday topics. The Lenguvo sets contain around 1,400 words and phrases in 19 topics – from food and housing to opinions and linking words for your essay.
Can I practise the DELE vocabulary for free?▾
Yes. You can practise every set for free with flashcards, quiz, matching and word search – even without signing up. With a free account, Lenguvo saves your progress and repeats difficult words.
Which translations are available?▾
All DELE B1 sets come with German and with English translations.
Is this the official Instituto Cervantes word list?▾
No. The sets are Lenguvo’s own B1 core vocabulary for preparation, not official exam material.
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