Spanish Reflexive Verbs and Gustar

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What is an example of a reflexive verb in Spanish?

  • Ducharse (to shower) (correct)
  • Hablar (to speak)
  • Comer (to eat)
  • Ver (to see)

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the verb 'gustar'?

  • Te gustan el libro.
  • Nos gusta la música. (correct)
  • Ella gusta el chocolate.
  • Me gusta los deportes.

How do you say 'I get up at 7:00 AM' in Spanish?

  • Yo me duchar a las 7:00 AM.
  • Yo me levanto a las 7:00 AM. (correct)
  • Yo me despierto a las 7:00 AM.
  • Yo me acuesto a las 7:00 AM.

Which indirect object pronoun would be used for 'she' in a sentence using 'gustar'?

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What is the correct conjugation of 'despertarse' for 'we' (nosotros)?

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Which phrase correctly uses 'gustar' in plural form?

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What does 'acostarse' mean?

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What is the correct response to '¿A qué hora te despiertas?' if you wake up at 6:30 AM?

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Which preposition means 'far from' in Spanish?

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What is the correct Spanish translation for 'The cafeteria is next to the library'?

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Which of the following is a verb for a hobby in Spanish?

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What does '¿Qué te gusta hacer en tu tiempo libre?' ask?

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Which phrase means 'behind the plaza' in Spanish?

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What is the Spanish term for 'to dance'?

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Which question word means 'how' in Spanish?

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Which of these sentences correctly uses the verb 'leer'?

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What does '¿Dónde está el parque?' mean?

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Which phrase indicates being 'in front of' something?

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What is the correct response to '¿Qué te molesta?'?

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Which activity typically involves 'pintar'?

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What does 'La tienda está cerca de la plaza' mean?

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What is the Spanish question for 'When do you travel?'?

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Flashcards

Reflexive Verbs

Reflexive verbs are used when the subject and object of the verb are the same. For example, "I wake up" becomes "Me despierto."

Despertarse (to wake up)

The verb 'despertarse' means 'to wake up.' It's a reflexive verb, so it changes based on the subject: "Me despierto" (I wake up), "Ella se despierta" (She wakes up), etc.

Levantarse (to get up)

The verb 'levantarse' means 'to get up.' It's a reflexive verb, so it changes based on the subject: "Yo me levanto" (I get up), "Tú te levantas" (You get up), etc.

Gustar (to like)

The verb 'gustar' means 'to like' or 'to be pleasing.' It has an unusual structure: (Indirect Object Pronoun) + gustar + subject.

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Encantar (to love)

"Encantar" means "to love" or "to adore." It's similar to "gustar", using the same structure with an indirect object pronoun.

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Interesar (to be interested in)

The verb "interesar" means "to be interested in." It has the same structure as "gustar", but focuses on a specific interest.

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Molestar (to bother)

The verb "molestar" means "to bother" or "to annoy." It has the same structure as "gustar", but focuses on something unwanted or disagreeable.

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Aburrir (to bore)

The verb "aburrir" means "to bore." It has the same structure as "gustar", but focuses on something dull or uninteresting.

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En

A preposition that means "in" or "on" - it's used to indicate a location.

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A

A preposition indicating a direction or movement toward a place.

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Cerca de

A preposition meaning "near" or "close to" - it describes something in proximity to another location.

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Lejos de

A preposition meaning "far from" - indicating distance from a location.

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Al lado de

A preposition used to indicate something next to or beside another object.

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Detrás de

A preposition meaning "behind" or "in the back of" something.

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Delante de

A preposition meaning "in front of" or "before" something.

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Leer

The Spanish verb for "to read" - it's a common hobby.

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Escribir

The Spanish verb for "to write" - it's a creative hobby or a daily task.

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Pintar

The Spanish verb for "to paint" - it's a way to express creativity visually.

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Bailar

The Spanish verb for "to dance" - it's a fun and energetic activity.

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Cantar

The Spanish verb for "to sing" - it's a way to express yourself musically.

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Jugar

The Spanish verb for "to play" - it can refer to games, sports, or instruments.

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Viajar

The Spanish verb for "to travel" - it means to journey to different places.

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Ver televisión

The Spanish verb for "to watch TV" - it's a common way to relax and be entertained.

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Study Notes

Daily Routines and Reflexive Verbs

  • Reflexive verbs are used when the subject and object are the same.
  • Vocabulary: despertar(se) (to wake up), levantarse (to get up), ducharse (to shower), cepillarse (to brush), maquillarse (to put on makeup), acostarse (to go to bed).
  • Conjugate reflexive verbs for different pronouns (yo, tú, él/ella, nosotros, etc.).
  • Example: Yo me despierto (I wake up), Ella se levanta (She gets up).
  • Practice forming sentences about daily routines using reflexive verbs.
  • Role play daily routines with a partner.

Expressing Likes and Dislikes (Gustar)

  • Gustar is used differently in Spanish; it's "to be pleasing" (Indirect Object Pronoun) + gustar + subject.
  • Example: Me gusta el chocolate (I like chocolate).
  • Vocabulary: gusta (singular), gustan (plural), encantar (to love), interesar (to be interested in), molestar (to bother), aburrir (to bore).
  • Practice forming sentences with gustar and related verbs.
  • Ask and answer questions about preferences using gustar and related verbs like encantar.

Talking About Places (Locations and Prepositions)

  • Prepositions of place: en (in/on), a (to), cerca de (near), lejos de (far from), al lado de (next to), detrás de (behind), delante de (in front of).
  • Use prepositions to describe locations in sentences.
  • Example: La biblioteca está cerca de la escuela (The library is near the school).
  • Practice describing locations using prepositions on a map or diagram.
  • Practice asking and answering questions about locations.

Talking About Hobbies and Free Time Activities

  • Vocabulary: leer (to read), escribir (to write), pintar (to paint), bailar (to dance), cantar (to sing), jugar (to play), viajar (to travel), ver televisión (to watch TV).
  • Match pictures of hobbies with the correct verbs.
  • Write sentences about your hobbies using the new verbs.
  • Ask a partner about their hobbies using learned vocabulary.
  • Write a paragraph about your hobbies and free time.

Introduction to Question Words and Asking About Preferences

  • Question words: qué (what), cómo (how), cuándo (when), dónde (where), por qué (why), quién (who).
  • Match questions to the corresponding answers. Example: ¿Qué te gusta? (What do you like?)
  • Practice forming questions with the new question words and vocabulary.
  • Engage in conversations with a partner asking and answering questions about hobbies, preferences, and locations.

Review and Practice

  • Review session for any challenging material.
  • Multiple-choice or fill-in-the-blank quiz to test understanding.
  • Group discussions about activities, daily routines, locations, or interests.
  • Writing a paragraph about daily routine, hobbies, and location using the week's vocabulary, reflexive verbs, prepositions.

Optional Extended Practice or Cultural Activity

  • Optional cultural activity related to Spanish culture.
  • Discuss the variety of hobbies and routines among Spanish speakers from different countries.
  • Encourage self-study with language apps or Spanish media.

Weekly Wrap-Up

  • Self-assessment or reflection on learning challenges and interests this week.
  • Additional practice exercises for reflexive verbs, gustar, prepositions, and question words.

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