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Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct usage of 'ser' to describe a characteristic?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct usage of 'ser' to describe a characteristic?
- El parque es aquí, al lado del río.
- El museo es muy antiguo y emblemático. (correct)
- La estación de metro está en la calle principal.
- La biblioteca está cerca del ayuntamiento.
Considering the rules for pronoun placement with 'hay que + infinitive', which sentence is grammatically correct?
Considering the rules for pronoun placement with 'hay que + infinitive', which sentence is grammatically correct?
- La basura, la hay que tirar en el contenedor gris.
- La basura, hay que tirarla en el contenedor gris. (correct)
- La basura, la hay que tirarla en el contenedor gris.
- La basura, hay que la tirar en el contenedor gris.
Which sentence correctly uses a direct object pronoun with the personal 'a'?
Which sentence correctly uses a direct object pronoun with the personal 'a'?
- Visito a mi abuela cada semana. (correct)
- Visito la cada semana a mi abuela.
- Visito mi abuela cada semana.
- La visito cada semana a mi abuela.
Given the context of expressing obligation, permission, and prohibition, which sentence correctly conveys prohibition?
Given the context of expressing obligation, permission, and prohibition, which sentence correctly conveys prohibition?
In which of the following sentences is the indirect object pronoun used correctly?
In which of the following sentences is the indirect object pronoun used correctly?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the preterite tense?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the preterite tense?
Which sentence demonstrates the correct preterite form of a -car, -gar, or -zar verb?
Which sentence demonstrates the correct preterite form of a -car, -gar, or -zar verb?
Select the sentence that accurately uses 'estar' to indicate location.
Select the sentence that accurately uses 'estar' to indicate location.
Considering the context of places in a city, which of the following sentences uses 'hay' correctly?
Considering the context of places in a city, which of the following sentences uses 'hay' correctly?
Which of the following options demonstrates proper pronoun usage after a preposition?
Which of the following options demonstrates proper pronoun usage after a preposition?
In the context of volunteer work, which of the following is the most emphasized reason to volunteer?
In the context of volunteer work, which of the following is the most emphasized reason to volunteer?
Given the cultural context of recycling in Spain, in which container would you dispose of a glass jar?
Given the cultural context of recycling in Spain, in which container would you dispose of a glass jar?
Which sentence correctly uses an indirect object pronoun, showing who benefits from the action?
Which sentence correctly uses an indirect object pronoun, showing who benefits from the action?
Choose the correct sentence using 'estar' to describe a temporary state.
Choose the correct sentence using 'estar' to describe a temporary state.
In the context of expressing obligation, which sentence correctly uses 'hay que'?
In the context of expressing obligation, which sentence correctly uses 'hay que'?
Which of the following options demonstrates the correct usage of a pronoun after the preposition 'con'?
Which of the following options demonstrates the correct usage of a pronoun after the preposition 'con'?
In what context would you use 'ser' over 'estar' when describing a city neighborhood?
In what context would you use 'ser' over 'estar' when describing a city neighborhood?
Given the volunteer organizations mentioned, which association focuses on alleviating loneliness among the elderly?
Given the volunteer organizations mentioned, which association focuses on alleviating loneliness among the elderly?
Which sentence uses 'hay' to accurately describe a general condition or availability within a building?
Which sentence uses 'hay' to accurately describe a general condition or availability within a building?
Select the correct sentence that uses the preterite form of 'hacer'.
Select the correct sentence that uses the preterite form of 'hacer'.
In the context of recycling, which type of item should be placed in the 'contenedor amarillo' in Spain?
In the context of recycling, which type of item should be placed in the 'contenedor amarillo' in Spain?
Which sentence necessitates the use of the personal 'a' before the direct object?
Which sentence necessitates the use of the personal 'a' before the direct object?
Choose the sentence that correctly uses an indirect object pronoun to indicate who is receiving the action.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses an indirect object pronoun to indicate who is receiving the action.
Which of the following options demonstrates correct usage of prepositional pronouns?
Which of the following options demonstrates correct usage of prepositional pronouns?
Considering the preterite tense, which sentence is correctly conjugated?
Considering the preterite tense, which sentence is correctly conjugated?
Which of the following describes a situation where you would correctly use 'hay'?
Which of the following describes a situation where you would correctly use 'hay'?
Select the sentence that demonstrates the correct placement of a direct object pronoun when used with 'hay que'?
Select the sentence that demonstrates the correct placement of a direct object pronoun when used with 'hay que'?
Given the context of location, which of the following sentences uses 'estar' most appropriately?
Given the context of location, which of the following sentences uses 'estar' most appropriately?
In the context of expressing permission, which sentence is grammatically correct?
In the context of expressing permission, which sentence is grammatically correct?
What is the role of 'la Asociación Nacional de Amigos de los Animales'?
What is the role of 'la Asociación Nacional de Amigos de los Animales'?
Flashcards
Hay (Haber)
Hay (Haber)
Used to indicate the existence or presence of something or someone.
Ser
Ser
Used to describe characteristics of people and places.
Estar
Estar
Used to say where things are.
Mí
Mí
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Ti
Ti
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Conmigo
Conmigo
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Contigo
Contigo
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Hay que + infinitive
Hay que + infinitive
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Se puede + infinitive
Se puede + infinitive
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No se puede + infinitive
No se puede + infinitive
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Direct Object Pronouns
Direct Object Pronouns
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The Personal A
The Personal A
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Indirect Object Pronouns
Indirect Object Pronouns
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Preterite -AR Endings
Preterite -AR Endings
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Preterite -ER/-IR Endings
Preterite -ER/-IR Endings
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Preterite of Dar
Preterite of Dar
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Preterite of Ver
Preterite of Ver
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Preterite of Ser/Ir
Preterite of Ser/Ir
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Preterite of Hacer
Preterite of Hacer
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-car verbs in Preterite
-car verbs in Preterite
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-gar verbs in Preterite
-gar verbs in Preterite
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-zar verbs in Preterite
-zar verbs in Preterite
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Preterite of Tener/Mantener
Preterite of Tener/Mantener
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Preterite of Decir/Traer (J-Stem)
Preterite of Decir/Traer (J-Stem)
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el ayuntamiento
el ayuntamiento
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el barrio
el barrio
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la biblioteca
la biblioteca
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La contaminación
La contaminación
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el tráfico
el tráfico
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Antiguo/a
Antiguo/a
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Study Notes
- Spanish grammar and vocabulary study notes
Hay, Ser, and Estar
- "Hay" (Haber) indicates the existence or presence of something or someone.
- "Ser" describes characteristics of people and places.
- "Estar" indicates the location of things.
Pronouns After Prepositions
- Pronouns following prepositions generally match subject pronouns, except for "mí" and "ti".
- Prepositions include: a, cerca de, de, lejos de, para, sin.
- Pronoun list:
- Mí: me
- Ti: you
- Él: him
- Ella: her
- Usted: you
- Nosotros/as: us
- Vosotros/as: you
- Ellos/as: them
- Ustedes: you
- con + mí = conmigo
- con + ti = contigo
Expressing Obligation, Permission, and Prohibition
- Obligation: hay que + infinitive. Example: Hay que llevar a los perros con correa (Dogs must be kept on a leash).
- Permission: se puede + infinitive. Example: En este cine se puede comer y beber (Eating and drinking are permitted in this movie theater).
- Prohibition: no se puede + infinitive. Example: En este parque no se puede jugar a la pelota (Playing ball is not permitted in this park).
Direct & Indirect Object Pronouns and the Personal A
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Direct object pronouns precede the conjugated verb.
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Example: ¿Dónde pones los envases de plástico? Los pongo en el contenedor amarillo.
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When an infinitive follows the conjugated verb, the pronoun can be placed either before the conjugated verb, or attached to the end of the infinitive: La lata, la voy a usar para hacer unos aretes / La lata, voy a usarla para hacer unos aretes.
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With "hay que + infinitive," the pronoun attaches to the end of the infinitive: La lata, hay que tirarla en el contenedor amarillo.
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The Personal A:
- Use the preposition "a" before a direct object when it refers to a person or pet.
- Example: Siempre ayudo a mis vecinos.
- Example: Mi vecina cuida a mi perro cuando estoy de vacaciones.
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Indirect Object Pronouns:
- Translate as: to me, to you, to him/her/it, to us, to you, to them
- List of indirect object pronouns:
- Me: me
- Te: you
- Le: you, him, her, it
- Nos: us
- Os: you
- Les: you, them
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Examples: ¿Me das un poco de sal, por favor? Le escribo una postal (a mi abuela). Les presto la bicicleta (a mis primos).
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Indirect object pronouns come before the conjugated verb.
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Example: Yo les enseño a cocinar y ellos me traen la compra.
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When an infinitive follows the conjugated verb, the pronoun can be placed either before the conjugated verb, or attached to the end of the infinitive: Yo le puedo comprar el pan al señor Antonio. / Yo puedo comprarle el pan al señor Antonio.
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With "hay que + infinitive," the pronoun attaches to the end of the infinitive: Hay que comprarle el pan al señor Antonio.
Preterite Tense
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AR endings:
- yo: é
- tú: aste
- él/ella, usted: ó
- nosotros/as: amos
- vosotros/as: asteis
- ellos/as, ustedes: aron
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ER and IR endings:
- yo: í
- tú: iste
- él/ella, usted: ió
- nosotros/as: imos
- vosotros/as: isteis
- ellos/as, ustedes: ieron
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Dar Preterite Conjugation:
- yo: di
- tú: diste
- él/ella, usted: dio
- nosotros/as: dimos
- vosotros/as: disteis
- ellos/as, ustedes: dieron
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Ver Preterite Conjugation:
- yo: vi
- tú: viste
- él/ella, usted: vio
- nosotros/as: vimos
- vosotros/as: visteis
- ellos/as, ustedes: vieron
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Ser/Ir Preterite Conjugation:
- yo: fui
- tú: fuiste
- él/ella, usted: fue
- nosotros/as: fuimos
- vosotros/as: fuisteis
- ellos/as, ustedes: fueron
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Hacer Preterite Conjugation:
- yo: hice
- tú: hiciste
- él/ella, usted: hizo
- nosotros/as: hicimos
- vosotros/as: hicisteis
- ellos/as, ustedes: hicieron
-car, -gar, -zar verbs in the preterite
- buscar - yo busqué
- Llegar - yo llegué
- Empezar - yo empecé
Preterite Irregular Verbs
- Tener/Mantener (U-Stem)
- yo: tuve
- tú: tuviste
- él/ella, usted: tuvo
- nosotros/as: tuvimos
- vosotros/as: tuvisteis
- ellos/as, ustedes: tuvieron
- Hacer (I-Stem)
- yo: hice
- tú: hiciste
- él/ella, usted: hizo
- nosotros/as: hicimos
- vosotros/as: hicisteis
- ellos/as, ustedes: hicieron
- Decir (J-Stem)
- yo: dije
- tú: dijiste
- él/ella, usted: dijo
- nosotros/as: dijimos
- vosotros/as: dijisteis
- ellos/as, ustedes: dijeron
- Traer (J-Stem)
- yo: traje
- tú: trajiste
- él/ella, usted: trajo
- nosotros/as: trajimos
- vosotros/as: trajisteis
- ellos/as, ustedes: trajeron
- Note that the ellos/as, ustedes forms of j-stem verbs end in -eron, not -ieron.
Vocabulario: La Ciudad
- El ayuntamiento: city hall
- El barrio: neighborhood
- La biblioteca: library
- La calle (peatonal): (pedestrian) street
- El cine: movie theater
- La estación de metro: subway stop
- La estación de tren: train station
- El estadio: stadium
- La fuente: fountain
- El museo: Museum
- La parada de autobús: bus stop
- La plaza: square
- El parque: park
- El río: river
- El teatro: theater
- Las zonas verdes: green spaces
- La contaminación: pollution
- El tráfico: traffic
Vocabulario: Las Tiendas
- La cafetería: coffee shop
- El centro comercial: shopping mall
- La farmacia: pharmacy
- La frutería: produce market
- La librería: bookstore
- El mercado: market
- La panadería: bakery
- El supermercado: supermarket
Vocabulario: Describir un lugar (SER)
- Antiguo/a: old
- Nuevo/a: new
- Céntrico/a: central
- Emblemático/a = icónico/a: iconic
- Multicultural: multicultural
- Residencial: residential
- Tranquilo/a: quiet
- Animado/a: lively
- Turístico/a: tourist
Vocabulario: Los medios de transporte (IR)
- En auto: by car
- En autobús: by bus
- En bicicleta: by bike
- En metro: by subway
- En monopatín: by scooter
- En moto: by motorcycle
- En taxi: by taxi
- En tren: by train
- En transporte público: on public transportation
- A pie: on foot
Vocabulario: La localización
- Al lado de: next to
- Cerca: nearby
- Lejos: far away
- Cerca de: close to
- Lejos de: far away from
- Enfrente de: across from
- Aquí: here
- Allí: there
Vocabulario: Los planes
- Proponer:
- ¿Quieres…? Do you want…?
- ¿Te gustaría…? Would you like…?
- ¿Tienes ganas de…? Do you feel like…?
- Aceptar:
- De acuerdo. Ok.
- Perfecto. Perfect.
- ¡Sí, claro! Sure!
- Rechazar:
- Lo siento, no puedo. I’m sorry, I can't.
- Me gustaría, pero… I’d like to, but…
- No tengo muchas ganas de… I don’t really feel like…
- Encontrarse (ue) con alguien: to meet (up with) someone
- Quedarse en casa: to stay home
- Los conectores
- Además: also
- Por eso: that’s why
Vocabulario: El edificio
- El ascensor: elevator
- El buzón: mailbox
- La escalera: staircase
- El piso: floor
Vocabulario: La convivencia
- El/la vecino/a: neighbor
- La comunidad de vecinos: resident association
- Cumplir las normas: to follow the rules
- Dialogar: to talk
- Evitar hacer ruido: to avoid making noise
- No hacer fuego: to not set fires
- Llevar a los perros con correa: to walk dogs on a leash
- Mantener (ie) limpio = no ensuciar: to keep clean = to not get dirty
- No molestar: to not disturb
- Respetar: to respect
- Tirar la basura: to throw the garbage away
- En el contenedor: in the dumpster
- En el cubo de basura: in the garbage can
- Las normas
- Estar permitido: to be allowed
- Estar prohibido: to be forbidden
- Ser obligatorio: to be mandatory
Vocabulario: Las actividades
- Montar en bicicleta: to ride a bike
- Montar en patineta: To go skateboarding
- Pasear: to go for a walk
- Patinar: to skate
- Jugar en el parque infantil: to play in the playground
- Jugar a la pelota: to play ball
Vocabulario: Ayudar a los vecinos
- Ayudar: to help
- Cuidar: to take care of
- Dar: to give
- Prestar: to lend
- Regalar: to give as a present
- Traer: to bring
Vocabulario: El reciclaje
- La bolsa: plastic bag
- La botella: Bottle
- El brik: carton
- La caja de cartón: cardboard box
- El envase: container
- El frasco: jar
- La lata: can
- El papel de periódico: newspaper
- Reciclar: to recycle
- Reciclable: recyclable
- El residuo: waste
- El resto orgánico: organic waste
Vocabulario: Los materiales
- El cartón: cardboard
- El metal: metal
- El papel: paper
- El plástico: plastic
- El vidrio: glass
Cultura: ¿Dónde lo tiro?
- Contenedor Azul:
- Papel (Paper)
- Cartón (Cardboard)
- Envases (Packaging)
- Cajas (Boxes)
- Contenedor Amarillo:
- Envases de plástico (plastic packaging)
- Latas (cans)
- Briks (cartons)
- Contenedor Verde:
- Tarros (jars)
- Frascos (jars)
- Botellas de vidrio (glass bottles)
- Contenedor Marrón:
- Restos orgánicos (organic waste)
- Contenedor Gris:
- Residuos no reciclables (non-recyclable waste)
Cultura: El voluntariado: Una forma de vivir
- Worldwide volunteer work is equivalent to 109 million full-time employees.
- In Spain, around three million volunteers work in organizations dedicated to social, cultural, educational, and environmental causes.
- The primary reason for volunteering is to help others.
- Volunteering improves lives, creates community, and makes the world a better place.
- Examples of organizations and their volunteer activities:
- SAVE THE CHILDREN: Volunteers help children in disadvantaged neighborhoods with studies, care, and activities; experience with children is needed, but not necessarily as a teacher.
- GRANDES AMIGOS: Addresses loneliness in older adults; volunteers socialize and engage in activities with them, requiring empathy and sociability.
- ASOCIACIÓN DE AMIGOS DE LOS ANIMALES: Helps homeless animals by walking, playing, and finding them homes, requiring responsibility and a desire to help.
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