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Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence: A Taryn y a ti ___ gusta comer Chick-l-A?
Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence: A Taryn y a ti ___ gusta comer Chick-l-A?
What is the correct phrase for 'They like the frappuccinos at Starbucks'?
What is the correct phrase for 'They like the frappuccinos at Starbucks'?
To make a noun ending in a vowel plural, which suffix should be added?
To make a noun ending in a vowel plural, which suffix should be added?
What does 'a mí no me gusta trabajar. Soy muy ___' suggest about the speaker?
What does 'a mí no me gusta trabajar. Soy muy ___' suggest about the speaker?
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What does the phrase 'Las chicas de la clase de la señorita Cruz son muy ___' imply about the girls?
What does the phrase 'Las chicas de la clase de la señorita Cruz son muy ___' imply about the girls?
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What does the verb 'gustar' primarily mean?
What does the verb 'gustar' primarily mean?
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How do you say 'Wednesday' in Spanish?
How do you say 'Wednesday' in Spanish?
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Which option correctly translates to 'Y’all are some hard-working women' in Spanish?
Which option correctly translates to 'Y’all are some hard-working women' in Spanish?
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What follows when you have 'two or more names' in the context of 'gustar'?
What follows when you have 'two or more names' in the context of 'gustar'?
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In the sentence 'La señora Strom y yo ______ maestras', what is the correct word to fill the blank?
In the sentence 'La señora Strom y yo ______ maestras', what is the correct word to fill the blank?
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Which option is the correct way to say 'Monday' in Spanish?
Which option is the correct way to say 'Monday' in Spanish?
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What is the correct way to emphasize who likes something when saying 'You like'?
What is the correct way to emphasize who likes something when saying 'You like'?
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When referring to 'You and I', which form of the verb should follow?
When referring to 'You and I', which form of the verb should follow?
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Study Notes
Spanish Pronouns & Verb Conjugations
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Subject Pronouns:
- Yo (I)
- Tú (you, informal)
- Él/Ella/Usted (he/she/you, formal)
- Nosotros/Nosotras (we)
- Vosotros/Vosotras (you, informal, Spain)
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes (they/you, formal)
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Meaning of "Ser" & "Estar":
- Ser: to be (denoting essential characteristics)
- Estar: to be (denoting temporary states or locations)
Spanish Days of the Week & Dates
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Monday: lunes
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Tuesday: martes
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Wednesday: miércoles
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Thursday: jueves
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Friday: viernes
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Saturday: sábado
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Sunday: domingo
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"Mañana es..." and "Hoy es...":
- "Mañana es..." translates to "Tomorrow is..."
- "Hoy es..." translates to "Today is..."
Spanish Verb Conjugations
- "Soy": I am/I'm (for statements using "ser" - the verb that follows "yo")
- "Somos": We are/We're (for statements using "ser" - the verb that follows "nosotros")
- "Sois": You are/You're ( for statements using "ser" - the verb that follows vosotros)
- "Son": They are/You are (for statements using "ser" - the verb that follows Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes)
- "Eres": You are/You're (for statements using "ser" - the verb that follows "tú")
- "Es": He/She/You are/is (for statements using "ser" - the verb that follows Él/Ella/Usted)
Spanish Numbers
- Zero: cero
- Ten: diez
Spanish Adjectives & Agreement
- Adjectives in Spanish agree in gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural) with the noun they modify
"Gustar" Conjugations
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A mí: (To me) + gusta (the verb)
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A ti: (to you) gusta (the verb)
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A él/ella/usted: (to him/her/you) gusta (the verb)
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A nosotros: (To us) + gusta (the verb)
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A vosotros: (to you) + gusta (the verb)
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A ellos/ellas/ustedes: (to them/you) gusta (the verb)
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Meaning of "gustar": To like (a particular thing) . The sentence structure with "gustar" is different when compared to other languages; you look for who/what is "liking" the item in questions, and this object determines what form the word ("gustar") will take
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"gustar" followed by name + a pronoun: The correct pronoun to follow the name is le (for singular people's names): Example - a Melanie le gusta
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"gustar" followed by two names: The correct pronoun is les (for two or more names). Example; A Trace y a Gauge les gusta
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If "gustar" is followed by you, the pronoun must agree: It is important to note that the pronoun used reflects who is doing the liking in your sentence. Examples - * A vosotros os gusta* and * A ustedes les gusta*.
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Other important details: When using "gustar" with a noun that ends in a vowel, the plural is formed by adding -es; the same goes for consonant endings
Spanish Articles
- Definite Articles: el, la, los, las (the)
- Indefinite Articles: un, una, unos, unas (a/an, some)
Spanish Noun Pluralization
- Vowel endings: Add -es to form plural
- Consonant endings: Add -s to form plural
Spanish Colors and Adjectives of personality
- Artistic: artístico
- Brunette: pelo castaño
- Beautiful/Pretty/Handsome: bonito, guapa, guapo
- Redhead: pelirrojo
- Blonde: rubio
- Bad: malo
- Studious/hardworking: estudioso, estudiosa, estudiosos, estudiosas
- Athletic: atlético
- Organized: orgenizada
Spanish adjectives (note gender and number)
- Guapa: pretty (feminine, singular)
- Guapas: pretty (feminine, plural)
- Guapo: handsome (masculine, singular)
- Guapos: handsome (masculine, plural)
Other important details
- The ending on adjectives, or nouns have to correspond to the gender of the subject being discussed, as well as the singular/plural of a given noun
- The pronouns yo, tú, usted, él, ella, ellos, ellas, ustedes are used interchangeably with the English terms I, You, them, he, She, etc..
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Test your knowledge of Spanish subject pronouns, the usage of 'ser' and 'estar', as well as the days of the week and basic verb conjugations. This quiz is designed for beginners aiming to solidify their understanding of fundamental Spanish grammar concepts.
