Childhood Vocabulary Quiz
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What is the translation of 'El patio de recreo'?

  • Daycare
  • Neighborhood
  • Elementary school
  • Playground (correct)

The phrase 'Cuando era joven...' means 'When I was old...'.

False (B)

What does 'Consentido(a)' mean in English?

  • Playful
  • Curious
  • Adventurous
  • Spoiled (correct)

What does 'La guardería' refer to in English?

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_____ (once upon a time) is often used to start a story.

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'Era' translates to 'they were.'

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How do you say 'I liked…' in Spanish?

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Match the following expressions with their meanings:

<p>A menudo = frequently De vez en cuando = sometimes Finalmente = finally El otro día = the other day</p> Signup and view all the answers

Éramos... translates to 'We __________.'

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Match the following Spanish phrases with their English translations:

<p>¿Cómo eras tú? = What were you like? ¿Adónde ibas? = Where did you go (frequently)? Yo iba a... = I went to... Había una vez... = Once upon a time...</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Trepar a los árboles' mean in English?

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The phrase 'Ganar' means 'to lose'.

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What is the English translation for 'divertirse'?

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Children often enjoy _______ on the swings.

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Which option means 'to explore'?

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Match the activities with their meanings:

<p>Jugar al pilla-pilla = To play tag Montar a bicicleta = To ride a bicycle Pasarlo bien = To have a good time Llorar = To cry</p> Signup and view all the answers

Aburrirse means 'to have fun'.

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What would you do if you 'odiara' something?

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Flashcards

Neighborhood

A district in a city or town, often with a shared identity or character.

Elementary School

A school for children in the early grades, typically from kindergarten through 5 or 6.

Playground

An area for children to play outdoors, often with equipment for recreation.

Daycare

A place that provides care and supervision for children, often while parents are working.

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Imperfect Tense (Time Expressions)

A past tense in Spanish that expresses habitual or ongoing actions in the past.

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Often

Frequently; many times.

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Sometimes

Occasionally; not regularly.

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Each [day, year, etc.]

Every single [day, year, etc.].

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When I was a child

Describes an action in the past, relating to childhood.

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Preterit Tense (Time Expressions)

A past tense in Spanish that expresses a completed action at a specific point in time.

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The other day

A couple of days ago.

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Suddenly

Without warning.

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Then

At that time; afterward.

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Climb trees

To ascend a tree using your hands and feet.

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Jump rope

To swing a rope and jump over it.

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Ride a bicycle/tricycle

To propel yourself on two or three-wheeled vehicles using pedals.

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Play hide-and-seek

A game where one person hides and others try to find them.

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Play tag

A game where one person tries to touch others.

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Play house

An imaginary game where children role-play being in a family or household.

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Play doctor

Role-playing the role of a nurse or doctor.

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Play with action figures

A game that involves playing with miniature figurines.

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Play with dolls

Role-playing using dolls and making them a part of the game.

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Play with blocks

Building and creating using blocks.

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Play with toys

Playing with any kind of toys.

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Play cards

Playing using playing cards.

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Play checkers

A strategy game played on a checkered board.

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Play alone

Engaging in solitary play.

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Play with bugs/creatures/insects

Engaging in play with bugs/insects/creatures.

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Play with stuffed animals

Role-playing with stuffed animals.

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Play with pets

Interacting and playing with animals.

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Have a good/bad time

Experiencing pleasure or distress.

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Enjoy/have fun

Experience positive emotions.

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Swing

To move back and forth on a swing.

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To get bored

Experience a feeling of lack of interest.

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Get along well/badly with...

Describe how well or poorly one interacts with people or things.

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Behave well/badly

Showing courteous or misbehaving actions.

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To fight

To have an argument or physical conflict.

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To win

To achieve victory in a competition or game.

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To lose

Fail to achieve success in a competition or fight.

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To hate

Feel aversion or dislike for someone or something.

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To cry

Express sadness or sorrow through tears.

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To bother/annoy

To cause someone distress or irritation.

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To tell stories

Narrate fictional accounts or accounts.

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To collect

Assemble items or objects.

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Be afraid of...

Experience fear or anxiety about something.

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A whole lot

A large or significant amount.

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Receive gifts/prizes/awards

Gain something as a reward or gesture of appreciation.

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Explore

Investigate a place or thing.

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How was the time?

A question asking about the quality of an experience.

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What were you like?

A question inquiring about personality traits.

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I was...

Describing past personality traits.

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What was he/she like?

Question about another person's personality.

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He/She was...

Describing another person's personality traits in the past.

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What were they/you all like?

Question about a group's personality.

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They/You all were...

Describing a group's past characteristics.

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We were...

Describing the group's past traits.

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Spoiled (consentido)

Indulged or overly favored.

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Adventurous

Seeking excitement and new experiences.

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Impatient/Patient

Characteristics reflecting how quickly or slowly one does things.

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Mischievous/Naughty

Like to play pranks or cause slight trouble.

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Strict

Firm or demanding in rules and expectations.

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Selfish

Concerned primarily with oneself and one's own needs.

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Curious

Wanting to know or learn something.

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Creative

Having or showing imagination or originality.

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Boring

Lacking excitement or interest.

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Well/Badly behaved

Showing good/poor manners and conduct.

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Playful

Characterized by fun, lightheartedness, or jokes.

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Bossy

Authoritative and controlling.

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What did you like to do?

Question about past hobbies or activities.

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I liked...

Describing past interests and activities.

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What did you do?

Questioning about past frequent activities.

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Where did you go?

Asking about locations frequently visited in the past.

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I went to...

Describing familiar locations from the past.

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Where did they/you all go?

Question about common locations visited by a group.

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We went to...

Describing locations the group frequently visited.

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Where did he/she go?

Questioning about another person's common locations.

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He/she went to...

Describing places another person visited frequently.

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There were/was/used to be...

Describing the presence of something in the past.

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Once upon a time

An introductory phrase to a story.

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Study Notes

Childhood Vocabulary

  • Activities: climbing trees, jumping rope, riding bikes/tricycles, hide-and-seek, tag, playing house, doctor, action figures, dolls, blocks, toys, cards, checkers, playing alone, with bugs/insects/animals, stuffed animals, pets, having a good/bad time, enjoying/having fun, swinging, getting bored, getting along well/badly with, behaving well/badly, fighting, winning, losing, hating, crying, bothering/annoying, telling stories, collecting, being afraid, receiving gifts/prizes/awards, exploring
  • Emotions/Behaviors: spoiled, adventurous, patient/impatient, mischievous/naughty, strict, selfish, curious, creative, boring, well/badly behaved, playful, bossy
  • Questions: What did you like to do?, What did you do (frequently)?, Where did you go (frequently)?, Where did they/you all go?, Where did he/she go?, There were/was/used to be..., Once upon a time..., Neighborhood, Elementary school, Playground, Daycare

Time Expressions (Imperfect Tense)

  • Common expressions: often, sometimes, when I was a child, sometime ago, once upon a time, when I was young, when I was ...years old, frequently, every day, many times, normally, generally, meanwhile/in that time

Time Expressions (Preterite Tense)

  • Common expressions: the other day, the day before yesterday, once/one time, suddenly, then, then/later, finally, last, ...years/days ago, ...as soon as..., the next day, quickly/soon

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Test your knowledge of vocabulary related to childhood activities, emotions, and expressions. This quiz covers various themes such as play, behaviors, and common childhood questions. Perfect for educators or anyone wanting to refresh their understanding of childhood experiences.

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