10 Fun Games and Activities to Practice Conversational Spanish
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When it comes to mastering a new language, especially one as vibrant and expressive as Spanish, practice really does make perfect. But that doesn’t mean it has to be boring! In fact, making learning fun is one of the best ways to absorb vocabulary, build confidence, and improve your conversational Spanish skills.
Whether you're a beginner or brushing up your fluency, these 10 fun games and engaging activities will have you chatting away en español in no time.
Ready to make Spanish practice feel more like playtime than study time? Dive into these top activities for improving your coversational Spanish.
Table of Contents
1. Spanish Charades (Act It Out)
2. Two Truths and a Lie – En Español
3. Spanish Taboo (¡No digas la palabra!)
6. Speed Dating-Style Mini Conversations
8. Spanish Bingo (Conversational Edition)
9. Guess the Word (20 Questions in Spanish)
10. Digital Games and Language Apps
1. Spanish Charades (Act It Out)
A classic party game with a language twist! One player draws a card with a Spanish verb or phrase and must act it out while the others guess—using only Spanish. This game boosts verb recall and helps you associate physical action with language.
🎲 Try these categories:
Verbs (run, eat, sleep)
Emotions (happy, angry)
Professions (doctor, chef)
Daily routines (wake up, brush teeth)
2. Two Truths and a Lie – En Español
This game is perfect for practicing sentence structure and expressing personal information. Each person says three statements in Spanish—two true, one false. The others must guess the lie.
✨ Bonus Tip: Focus on using first-person phrases like:
“Yo tengo un perro.”
“Me gusta bailar salsa.”
“Nunca he viajado a España.”
3. Spanish Taboo (¡No digas la palabra!)
Like the traditional game Taboo, this version tests your descriptive Spanish skills. You pick a card with a main word and a few “taboo” words you can't use. Describe the main word using other vocabulary. Great for building fluency and spontaneity.
🗣 Example:Main word: “comida”Taboo: “hambre,” “restaurante,” “cocinar”You might say: “Es lo que comes cada día…”
4. Conversation Dice Roll
Assign a category to each number on a die (e.g., family, hobbies, travel). Roll the die and ask a question from that category. It keeps the conversation flowing and spontaneous, which mirrors real-life dialogue.
🎲 Dice Categories Example:1 – Food2 – Family3 – Past events4 – Daily routine5 – Future plans6 – Random fun
5. Vocabulary Scavenger Hunt
Create a list of everyday objects in Spanish and search for them around the house, classroom, or park. Say the name out loud or write a sentence with each word. It reinforces vocabulary through movement and observation.
📋 Example Task:“Encuentra y nombra 5 objetos rojos.”Translation: “Find and name 5 red objects.”
6. Speed Dating-Style Mini Conversations
Set a timer for 3-5 minutes and rotate partners after each round. Each round focuses on a new topic to simulate everyday conversations. Great for practicing small talk and fluency under time pressure.
🗨 Topics:
Weekend plans
Favorite movies
Travel dreams
Childhood memories
7. Role Play Scenarios
Use real-world scenarios to build your conversational Spanish in context. You might play a tourist asking for directions, a customer ordering food, or a patient visiting a doctor.
🧩 Sample Scenario:
At a restaurant:“¿Qué le gustaría ordenar?”“Quiero una sopa y un vaso de agua, por favor.”
8. Spanish Bingo (Conversational Edition)
Create Bingo boards filled with useful Spanish phrases or vocabulary. When someone hears the phrase spoken in conversation or a game, they mark it. The first to get a full row shouts, “¡Bingo!”
🗣 Use in live convo sessions or even during Spanish movie night!
9. Guess the Word (20 Questions in Spanish)
A fun twist on the classic guessing game! One person chooses a word (or wears it on their head), and others ask yes/no questions to figure it out. All questions and answers must be in Spanish.
🤔 Sample Questions:
¿Es un animal?
¿Se puede comer?
¿Es grande?
10. Digital Games and Language Apps
Combine learning and entertainment with apps that focus on conversational Spanish. Duolingo, Babbel, Tandem, and Memrise all offer gamified ways to practice vocabulary, listening, and speaking skills.
📱 Bonus: Look for Spanish Wordle or mobile role-playing games with a Spanish setting.
Final Thoughts
No matter your learning style, incorporating games and activities into your Spanish study routine can make all the difference. The key to conversational fluency is repetition, confidence—and most importantly—having fun while you learn.
