¡Hola! – Hello!
This is the most basic greeting in Spanish and a great way to start any interaction.
¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás?

¿Cómo estás? – How are you?
This question is a friendly way to show interest in someone’s well-being.
Bien, gracias. ¿Y tú, cómo estás?

Me llamo… – My name is…
When introducing yourself, this phrase is essential.
Me llamo Carlos. ¿Y tú?

Encantado/a (m/f) – Nice to meet you.
Use this polite expression after someone introduces themselves to you.
Encantada de conocerte.

¿De dónde eres? – Where are you from?
This question helps you learn more about a person’s background.
Soy de México. ¿Y tú, de dónde eres?

Hablemos en español – Let’s speak in Spanish.
Encouraging a Spanish-speaking environment is great for practice.
Hablemos en español para mejorar nuestras habilidades.

¿Quieres ir a…? – Do you want to go to…?
If you want to invite someone somewhere, this is the perfect lead-in.
¿Quieres ir a la fiesta conmigo?

Me gusta… – I like…
Sharing your interests is a key element of making new friends.
Me gusta la música rock. ¿Y a ti?

¿Qué haces en tu tiempo libre? – What do you do in your free time?
To find common interests with someone, ask them about their hobbies.
En mi tiempo libre me gusta leer y nadar.

¡Vamos a bailar! – Let’s go dancing!
A fun invitation to dance, which is a popular activity in many Spanish-speaking cultures.
¡La música está increíble! ¡Vamos a bailar!

Podemos quedar – We can meet up.
This phrase is used when suggesting to make plans together.
Podemos quedar mañana para tomar un café si quieres.

¿Tienes WhatsApp? – Do you have WhatsApp?
Since WhatsApp is widely used in Spanish-speaking countries, this is useful for staying in touch.
¿Tienes WhatsApp para que te pueda agregar?

¿Podemos ser amigos en Facebook? – Can we be friends on Facebook?
A modern way to keep connected with new acquaintances.
Me gustaría seguir en contacto. ¿Podemos ser amigos en Facebook?

Remember that making friends isn’t just about speaking the language but also about being open, friendly, and most importantly, yourself. Use these expressions to enhance your Spanish conversations and to make the socializing process smoother. ¡Buena suerte! (Good luck!)