72 Transition Phrases plus Examples ctd 3

Question 1

𝟑𝟓. 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 – since then, ever since

Answer 1

For expressing that an action started to take place since a specific point in time, use “desde entonces”.

Question 2

She stopped eating dairy and has felt better since then.

Answer 2

Ella dejó de comer lácteos y se ha sentido mejor desde entonces.

Question 3

𝟑𝟔. 𝐚𝐥𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐬 𝐯𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬 – sometimes, a few times, occasionally

Answer 3

This adverb expresses frequency. It means that something happens at times.

Question 4

I usually (normally) walk to school, but sometimes I take the bus.

Answer 4

Normalmente camino a la escuela, pero algunas veces tomo el bus.

Question 5

𝟑𝟕. 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐨 – soon, fast, quickly, early (Spain)

Answer 5

“Pronto” means “soon”, but in Spain, it means “early”.

Question 6

We need to finish the report soon.

Answer 6

Tenemos que terminar el reporte pronto.

Question 7

It is too early to have breakfast.

Answer 7

Es muy pronto para desayunar.

Question 8

𝟑𝟖. 𝐝𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞 – suddenly, all of a sudden, (maybe in South America)

Answer 8

The phrase “de repente” has a different meaning. It means “suddenly”. In South America, it means “maybe” and “probably”.

Question 9

Suddenly, we heard a big noise.

Answer 9

De repente escuchamos un gran ruido.

Question 10

He probably forgot the lesson.

Answer 10

De repente se le olvidó la clase. (South America)

Question 11

𝟑𝟗. 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 – then

Answer 11

The word “entonces” has different meanings. It means “at that time” or “then”. It is also used to express a conclusion.

Question 12

(If you like strawberries, then you’ll like this dessert.)

Answer 12

Si te gustan las fresas, entonces te gustará este postre.

Question 13

They will get married next month, and then they will move to Costa Rica.

Answer 13

Se casarán el otro mes y entonces se irán a vivir a Costa Rica.

Question 14

𝟒𝟎. 𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨 – in the meantime, meanwhile, until then

Answer 14

“Mientras tanto” is a Spanish adverbial phrase that can be used to express that an activity happens at the same time a different activity is taking place.

Question 15

I am working. Meanwhile, you are doing nothing.

Answer 15

Yo estoy trabajando; mientras tanto, tú estás haciendo nada.

Question 16

𝟒𝟏. 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫 – to continue

Answer 16

If you use a verb after this phrase, make sure to add -ando or -iendo to it. Use Spanish present participles after the verb “continuar”.

Question 17

I turned off the alarm to continue sleeping.

Answer 17

Apagué la alarma para continuar durmiendo.

Question 18

𝟒𝟐. 𝐜𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨 – when, if

Answer 18

“Cuando” can be used as an adverb and conjunction. It means “when” and can be used in conditional sentences.

Question 19

I will be a police officer when I grow up.

Answer 19

Cuando sea grande, seré un policía.

Question 20

𝟒𝟑. 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐨 – third

Answer 20

This word can be used to introduce a third idea.

Question 21

First, you need to be responsible. Second, you need to work hard. Third, you need to be punctual.

Answer 21

Primero, debes ser responsable. Segundo, debes trabajar duro. Tercero, debes ser puntual.

Question 22

𝟒𝟒. 𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 – yesterday

Answer 22

Use the adverb “ayer” to express that something happened yesterday.

Question 23

The accident happened yesterday.

Answer 23

El accidente ocurrió ayer.

Question 24

Spanish Transition Words Related to Place

𝟒𝟓. 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐦𝐚 𝐝𝐞 – at the top of

Answer 24

For expressing that something is in one place superior to another one, use the Spanish prepositional phrase “encima de”.

Question 25

Put the cup on the table.

Answer 25

Pon la taza encima de la mesa.

Question 26

𝟒𝟔. 𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐝𝐞– midst, in the middle of

Answer 26

For expressing that something is in the middle of something or between two things, use the Spanish prepositional phrase “en medio de”.

Question 27

Be careful! There is an animal in the middle of the street.

Answer 27

¡Ten cuidado! Hay una animal en medio de la calle.

Question 28

𝟒𝟕. 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞 – around, about

Answer 28

When it indicates a place, it means “around”. “Alrededor de” expresses time and place. When it expresses time, it approximately indicates a number.

Question 29

Children run around the chair.

Answer 29

Los niños corren alrededor de la silla.

Question 30

It’s about 5 in the afternoon.

Answer 30

Son alrededor de las 5 de la tarde.

Question 31

𝟒𝟖. 𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐣𝐨 – below, down

Answer 31

This Spanish adverb indicates that something is in a place that is in a lower position than something else.

Question 32

You will find the translation of this document below.

Answer 32

Encontrarás la traducción de este documento abajo.

Question 33

𝟒𝟗. 𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐝𝐞 – next to, by

Answer 33

For expressing that something is close to something else, use the Spanish phrase “al lado de”.

Question 34

My bed is next to the window.

Answer 34

Mi cama está al lado de la ventana.

Question 35

𝟓𝟎. 𝐦á𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥á – beyond, further

Answer 35

This phrase is used to express that something is far away from something else.

Question 36

There is a small town beyond the river.

Answer 36

Hay un pequeño pueblo más allá del río.

Question 37

𝟓𝟏. 𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞 – forward, ahead, onward

Answer 37

This adverb indicates that something is in the direction that someone is facing. If someone tells you “¡Adelante!”, he means “carry on”.

Question 38

We are tired, but we are moving forward.

Answer 38

Estamos cansados, pero seguimos adelante.

Question 39

𝟓𝟐. 𝐝𝐞 – of, from

Answer 39

This is the most used Spanish preposition. It is usually translated as “of” or “from”.

Question 40

My parents are from Spain.

Answer 40

Mis padres son de España.