Spanish Phrases for School & Family

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Which term refers specifically to a male cousin in Spanish?

el sobrino
la prima
el primo (correct)
el hijo

What is the Spanish term for grandmother?

la madre
la tía
la esposa
la abuela (correct)

Which of the following adjectives best describes someone who is physically strong?

simpatía
fuerte (correct)
débil
tímido/a

Which term is used to describe a nephew in Spanish?

el sobrino (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which adjective would most likely be used to describe a person who is outgoing and not shy?

hablador/a (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms denotes parents in Spanish?

los padres (B) Signup and view all the answers

What phrase would you use to welcome someone on their first day of school in Spanish?

Bienvenido/Bienvenida (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these adjectives indicates a person's physical size?

grande (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct translation for 'grandson' in Spanish?

el nieto (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase would you use to express pleasure in meeting someone in Spanish?

Encantado/Encantada (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which option describes a person who is pleasant and easy to get along with?

simpático/a (A) Signup and view all the answers

If you want to ask someone's opinion in Spanish, which phrase should you use?

¿Qué piensas? (A) Signup and view all the answers

What adjective would best describe someone who does not display any physical weakness?

atlético/a (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'Tomar el almuerzo' mean in English?

To have lunch (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase translates to 'Let me introduce...' in Spanish?

Te presento a... (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Spanish Phrases for the First Day of School

Common phrases to use during the first day of school include "¿Qué tal tu primer día de escuela?" (How is your first day of school?), "¿Quién?" (Who?), "Te presento a…" (Let me introduce…), "Mucho gusto" (Nice to meet you), "Encantado/Encantada" (Pleasure to meet you) and "Bienvenido/Bienvenida" (Welcome).
"Tomar el almuerzo" means to have lunch.
"Qué piensas?" means what do you think?

Spanish Vocabulary: Family Relationships

"El papá, padre" means father
"Los abuelos" means grandparents
"La mamá, madre" means mother
"El nieto" means grandson
"Los padres" means parents
"La nieta" means granddaughter
"El señor" means Mr.
"Los nietos" means grandchildren/grandsons
"La señora" means Mrs.
"Los señores" means Mr. and Mrs.
"El primo" means cousin (boy)
"La prima" means cousin (girl)
"El esposo" means husband
"La esposa" means wife
"El hijo" means son
"La hija" means daughter
"Los hijos" means children/sons
"El sobrino" means nephew
"La sobrina" means niece
"El tío" means uncle
"La tía" means aunt
"Menor" means younger
"Mayor" means older
"El abuelo" means grandfather
"La abuela" means grandmother

Descriptive Adjectives in Spanish

"Fuerte" means strong.
"Débil" means weak.
"Guapo/a" means beautiful/handsome.
"Atlético/a" means athletic.
"Delgado/a" means slim.
"Gordo/a" means fat.
"Grueso/a" means fat.
"Bajo/a" means short.
"Grande" means big.
"Alto/a" means tall.
"Feo/a" means ugly.
"Pequeño/a" means small.

Personality Adjectives

"Inteligente" means intelligent.
"Cariñoso/ a" means affectionate.
"Sincero/a" means sincere.
"Simpático/a" means pleasant, nice.
"Antipático/a" means unpleasant.
"Tímido/ a" means shy.
"Trabajador(a)" means hardworking.
"Hablador(a)" means talkative.
"Estudioso/ a" means studious.
"Honesto/ a" means honest.
"Paciente" means patient.
"Comprensivo/a" means understanding.

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This quiz covers essential Spanish phrases that are helpful for the first day of school as well as vocabulary related to family relationships. Learn to greet classmates, introduce family members, and communicate effectively in a school setting. Get ready to enhance your Spanish language skills in practical contexts.