Spanish Vocabulary: Actions and Time Expressions
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What does 'nunca cierra' mean?

  • s/he never closes (correct)
  • s/he closes
  • s/he opens
  • s/he always opens
  • What does 'abre la puerta' mean?

    s/he opens the door

    What time is it when it says 'son las ocho'?

    it's eight o'clock

    Translate 'Ron abre la puerta de la escuela'.

    <p>Ron opens the door of the school</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Jennifer nunca cierra la puerta del refrigerador' mean?

    <p>Jennifer never closes the door of the refrigerator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Son las ocho cuando Miguel ve a su profesor de matemáticas' mean?

    <p>It is eight o'clock when Miguel sees his math teacher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the students do with their dictionaries according to 'Los estudiantes abren sus diccionarios de español'?

    <p>The students open their Spanish dictionaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Mi mamá me dice, «Cierra la puerta»' mean?

    <p>My mom tells me 'Close the door'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'el reloj'?

    <p>clock, watch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'detén' mean?

    <p>to detain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Translate 'hora'.

    <p>hour; time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'nunca' mean?

    <p>never</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'perpetua'?

    <p>perpetual, (occurring repeatedly, never ending)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'tic tac' refer to?

    <p>tick tock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • nunca cierra: means "s/he never closes," indicating a habitual action of not closing something.
    • abre la puerta: translates to "s/he opens the door," signifying the action of opening.
    • Ron abre la puerta de la escuela: means "Ron opens the door of the school," illustrating a specific subject performing an action.
    • Jennifer nunca cierra la puerta del refrigerador: means "Jennifer never closes the door of the refrigerator," emphasizing a habitual action linked to a domestic scenario.
    • Los estudiantes abren sus diccionarios de español: translates to "The students open their Spanish dictionaries," reflecting a classroom setting.

    Time Expressions

    • son las ocho: means "it's eight o'clock," representing specific time.
    • Son las ocho cuando Miguel ve a su profesor de matemáticas: translates to "It is eight o'clock when Miguel sees his math teacher," linking a specific time to an event.

    Personal Communications

    • Mi mamá me dice, «Cierra la puerta»: means "My mom tells me 'Close the door,'" showing personal dialogue and instruction regarding door closings.

    Objects & Concepts

    • el reloj: translates to "clock" or "watch," indicating a timekeeping device.
    • hora: means "hour" or "time," referring to the measurement of time.
    • nunca: translates to "never," indicating the absence of an action.
    • perpetua: means "perpetual," signifying something that occurs repeatedly or never ends.
    • tic tac: mimics the sound of a clock, representing the ticking sound associated with time.
    • detén: translates to "to detain," indicating the action of holding or stopping someone or something.

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    Test your knowledge of Spanish vocabulary related to actions and time expressions. This quiz covers various scenarios, including habitual actions and classroom activities, providing a practical understanding of the language. Perfect for students looking to enhance their Spanish skills.

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