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The verb 'ser' is a helping verb in Spanish.
The verb 'ser' is a helping verb in Spanish.
False
The Spanish word for 'orange' is 'plátano'.
The Spanish word for 'orange' is 'plátano'.
False
The Spanish word for 'sister' is 'hermano'.
The Spanish word for 'sister' is 'hermano'.
False
The Spanish word for 'left' is 'derecha'.
The Spanish word for 'left' is 'derecha'.
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A 'restaurante' is a type of transportation in Spanish.
A 'restaurante' is a type of transportation in Spanish.
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In Spanish, the verb 'vivir' is an -er verb
In Spanish, the verb 'vivir' is an -er verb
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The Spanish word 'ciudad' is a masculine noun
The Spanish word 'ciudad' is a masculine noun
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The comparative form of the adjective 'grande' is 'mas grande'
The comparative form of the adjective 'grande' is 'mas grande'
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The preposition 'sobre' indicates direction in Spanish
The preposition 'sobre' indicates direction in Spanish
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The present continuous tense in Spanish is used to describe completed actions
The present continuous tense in Spanish is used to describe completed actions
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Study Notes
Vocabulario
Common Verbs
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Action Verbs
- Run (correr)
- Jump (saltar)
- Read (leer)
- Write (escribir)
- Eat (comer)
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Linking Verbs
- Be (ser/estar)
- Seem (parecer)
- Appear (aparecer)
- Feel (sentir)
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Helping Verbs
- Will (futuro simple)
- Would (condicional simple)
- Shall (futuro simple, más formal)
Food Vocabulary
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Fruits
- Apple (manzana)
- Banana (plátano)
- Orange (naranja)
- Grapes (uvas)
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Meat
- Chicken (pollo)
- Beef (carne de vaca)
- Pork (cerdo)
- Fish (pescado)
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Dairy
- Milk (leche)
- Cheese (queso)
- Egg (huevo)
Family and Relationships
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Family Members
- Mother (madre)
- Father (padre)
- Brother (hermano)
- Sister (hermana)
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Relationships
- Friend (amigo/amiga)
- Husband (esposo)
- Wife (esposa)
- Boyfriend (novio)
- Girlfriend (novia)
Travel and Directions
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Directions
- Left (izquierda)
- Right (derecha)
- Straight (directo)
- Back (atrás)
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Transportation
- Car (coche)
- Bus (autobús)
- Train (tren)
- Plane (avión)
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Places
- Hotel (hotel)
- Restaurant (restaurante)
- Hospital (hospital)
- Airport (aeropuerto)
Verbs
- Action verbs describe physical or mental actions, such as run, jump, read, write, and eat.
- Linking verbs connect the subject to additional information, including be, seem, appear, and feel.
- Helping verbs, also known as auxiliary verbs, are used to help form the tense, mood, or voice of another verb, including will, would, and shall.
Food
- Fruits include apple, banana, orange, and grapes.
- Meat types include chicken, beef, pork, and fish.
- Dairy products include milk, cheese, and egg.
Family and Relationships
- Family members include mother, father, brother, and sister.
- Relationships include friend, husband, wife, boyfriend, and girlfriend.
Travel and Directions
- Directions include left, right, straight, and back.
- Transportation modes include car, bus, train, and plane.
- Places include hotel, restaurant, hospital, and airport.
Verbos
- Verb tenses:
- Present simple: used to describe habitual or regular actions
- Present continuous: used to describe actions happening at the moment of speaking
- Past simple: used to describe completed actions in the past
- Past continuous: used to describe actions happening at a specific point in the past
- Future simple: used to describe future actions or predictions
- Future continuous: used to describe future actions in progress
- Conjugation of regular verbs:
- -ar verbs (e.g., hablar: I speak, you speak, he/she/it speaks, we speak, they speak)
- -er verbs (e.g., comer: I eat, you eat, he/she/it eats, we eat, they eat)
- -ir verbs (e.g., vivir: I live, you live, he/she/it lives, we live, they live)
Nouns
- Types of nouns:
- Concrete nouns: refer to tangible objects (e.g., mesa, libro, casa)
- Abstract nouns: refer to intangible concepts (e.g., amor, felicidad, libertad)
- Gender of nouns:
- Masculine nouns (e.g., libro, perro, ciudad)
- Feminine nouns (e.g., mesa, casa, ciudad)
- Number of nouns:
- Singular nouns (e.g., libro, casa)
- Plural nouns (e.g., libros, casas)
Adjectives
- Degrees of comparison:
- Positive degree: used to describe a characteristic (e.g., grande, feliz, rápido)
- Comparative degree: used to compare two things (e.g., más grande, más feliz, más rápido)
- Superlative degree: used to compare three or more things (e.g., el más grande, el más feliz, el más rápido)
- Agreement with nouns:
- Adjectives must agree with nouns in gender and number
Prepositions
- Common prepositions:
- de, en, con, sin, sobre, bajo, entre, desde, hasta
- Usage:
- Indicating location (e.g., en la casa, sobre la mesa)
- Indicating direction (e.g., hacia la playa, desde la ciudad)
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Test your knowledge of common English verbs, food vocabulary, and more. This quiz covers action verbs, linking verbs, helping verbs, fruits, and meats.
