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How do you say 'Goodbye' in Spanish?
What is the Spanish word for 'backpack'?
Which Spanish phrase means 'See you soon'?
What is the Spanish word for 'pen'?
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What is the term for 'window' in Spanish?
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Which of the following is a term for 'student' in Spanish?
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What does 'nos vemos' translate to in English?
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What is the Spanish word for 'trash'?
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Which number is represented by the word 'veintiocho' in Spanish?
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What is the definite article used for feminine singular nouns in Spanish?
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Which of the following endings indicates a feminine noun in Spanish?
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What is the correct translation for 'there is' in Spanish?
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Which of the following is a masculine singular definite article in Spanish?
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Which phrase is used when introducing someone formally?
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How do you say 'Good evening' in Spanish?
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What is the correct response to '¿Cómo estás (tú)?'?
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Which expression accurately describes feeling 'so-so'?
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Which phrase is incorrectly identified in American movies as meaning 'so-so'?
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What is the informal way to ask someone their name in Spanish?
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When introducing a male person, which phrase is correct?
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How do you express 'Thank you, and you?' in a formal context?
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Which of the following nouns is feminine?
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What is the masculine form of 'la niña'?
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Which noun pair illustrates that some nouns are completely different for masculine and feminine forms?
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Which of the following nouns does NOT have different forms for masculine and feminine?
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Which of these nouns does not have a clear biological gender?
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Which professional title changes only with the article to indicate gender?
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What happens to the noun if the gender ending of an inanimate object is changed?
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In context of gendered nouns, 'el compañero de clase' refers to which gender?
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How do you form the plural of a noun ending in a consonant in Spanish?
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What do definite articles in Spanish refer to?
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How do you typically make a noun plural in Spanish if it ends with a vowel?
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Which form of the article is used for the feminine singular noun in Spanish?
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What is the plural form of the Spanish noun 'lápiz'?
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Which of the following is an example of an indefinite article in Spanish?
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What is the correct way to pluralize the word 'reloj'?
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Study Notes
Greetings and Responses
- Hola: Hello
- Buenos días: Good morning
- Buenas tardes: Good afternoon
- Buenas noches: Good evening
- ¿Cómo está (usted)?: (formal) How are you?
- ¿Cómo estás (tú)?: (informal) How are you?
- Responses:
- Estoy bien: I am well.
- Estoy muy bien: I am very well.
- Estoy bastante bien: I am quite well.
- Estoy más o menos/regular: I am okay.
- Estoy mal: I’m sick/not doing well.
- Thanking and inquiring:
- Gracias, ¿y usted?: (formal) Thank you, and you?
- Gracias, ¿y tú?: (informal) Thank you, and you?
Introductions
- ¿Cómo se llama usted?: (formal) What is your name?
- ¿Cómo te llamas?: (informal) What is your name?
- Me llamo… / Mi nombre es…: My name is…
- ¿De dónde es usted?: (formal) Where are you from?
- ¿De dónde eres?: (informal) Where are you from?
- Response: Soy de Perú: I am from Peru.
- Le presento a…: (formal) May I present…
- Te presento a…: (informal) May I present…
- Introduction phrases:
- Esta es…: This is… (female)
- Este es…: This is… (male)
- Greetings:
- Encantado/Encantada: Delighted/Nice to meet you (male/female)
- El gusto es mío: The pleasure is mine.
- Igualmente: Likewise.
- Titles:
- Sra.: Mrs.
- Sr.: Mr.
- Srta.: Miss
Farewells
- Adiós: Goodbye
- Chao: Bye
- Hasta luego: See you later
- Hasta mañana: See you tomorrow
- Hasta pronto: See you soon
- ¡Nos vemos!: See you (later)!
School Supplies Vocabulary
- la mochila: backpack
- el diccionario: dictionary
- la computadora: computer
- la calculadora: calculator
- el teléfono: telephone
- el libro: book
- el marcador: the marker
- el cuaderno: the notebook
- el bolígrafo: the pen
- el lápiz: the pencil
- la carpeta: the folder/binder
- el papel: the paper
- el escritorio: the desk
Classroom Vocabulary
- la pared: wall
- el estudiante: student (male)
- la estudiante: student (female)
- el reloj: clock
- el proyector: projector
- la mesa: table
- el pupitre: student’s desk
- la cortina: curtain
- la ventana: window
- el profesor/la profesora: teacher (male/female)
Classroom Environment
- Vocabulary includes:
- la luz: light
- el mapa: map
- la pizarra: chalkboard/whiteboard
- la tiza: chalk
- la puerta: door
- la silla: chair
- la basura: trash
- hay: there is/there are (used to indicate existence).
Numbers 0-31
- Recognize and practice numbers from 0 (cero) to 31 (treinta y uno).
Gender of Nouns
- All nouns are either masculine or feminine; gender is a characteristic that must be learned with the noun.
- General rules:
- Feminine nouns mostly end in -a; use la for singular and las for plural.
- Feminine nouns end in -a, -ción, -sión, -dad, -tad, -sis, -itis, and -z
- Masculine nouns mostly end in -o; use el for singular and los for plural.
- Masculine nouns end in -o, -ma, -pa, -ta, -l, -n, -r, and -s
- Exceptions exist, such as el día (the day) and la mano (the hand).
Pluralization of Nouns
- Add -s to vowels and -es to consonants for plural forms.
- Change "z" to "c" and add -es if the noun ends in -z.
Definite and Indefinite Articles
- Definite articles specify nouns: el (masculine singular), la (feminine singular), los (masculine plural), las (feminine plural).
- Indefinite articles refer to non-specific nouns: un (masculine singular), una (feminine singular), unos (masculine plural), unas (feminine plural).
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Test your knowledge of basic Spanish vocabulary with this quiz! You'll answer questions about common words and phrases, such as 'backpack', 'goodbye', and 'window'. Perfect for beginners looking to improve their Spanish skills.
