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Spanish Basic Simple Sentence Structures Flashcards

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What is the structure of the Simple Present in Spanish?

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Subject + verb (conjugated) + complement

Example: Yo hablo español. (I speak Spanish.)

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When do you use the Simple Present tense?

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For habits, general truths, and facts.

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What is the structure of the Present Progressive in Spanish?

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Subject + estar (conjugated) + verb (-ando/-iendo)

Example: Estoy aprendiendo español. (I am learning Spanish.)

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When is the Present Progressive tense used?

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For actions happening right now.

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What is the structure of the Simple Past in Spanish?

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Subject + verb (preterite conjugation) + complement

Example: Ayer fui al mercado. (Yesterday, I went to the market.)

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When do you use the Simple Past tense?

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For completed past actions.

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What is the structure of the Imperfect Past in Spanish?

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Subject + verb (imperfect conjugation) + complement

Example: Cuando era niño, jugaba mucho. (When I was a child, I used to play a lot.)

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When is the Imperfect Past tense used?

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For repeated past actions or descriptions.

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What is the structure for Future with ‘Ir a’ in Spanish?

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Subject + ir (conjugated) + a + verb (infinitive)

Example: Voy a viajar a España. (I am going to travel to Spain.)

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When do you use the Future with ‘Ir a’?

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For near-future plans.

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What is the structure of Commands in Spanish?

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Verb (imperative form) + complement

Example: Escucha bien. (Listen well.)

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When are Commands used?

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For giving orders or advice.

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What is the structure for expressing desires in Spanish?

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Subject + querer (conjugated) + verb (infinitive)

Example: Quiero comer algo. (I want to eat something.)

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When do you use the structure ‘Querer + Infinitive’?

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To express what you want to do.

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What is the structure for expressing obligations in Spanish?

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Subject + tener (conjugated) + que + verb (infinitive)

Example: Tengo que estudiar más. (I have to study more.)

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When is the ‘Tener que + Infinitive’ structure used?

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For things you must do.

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What is the structure for making comparisons in Spanish?

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Subject + verb + más/menos + adjective + que + complement

Example: Este coche es más rápido que aquel. (This car is faster than that one.)

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When do you use the comparisons structure?

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To compare people, places, or things.

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What is the structure for expressing likes in Spanish?

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Indirect Object Pronoun + gustar + subject

Example: Me gusta la música. (I like music.)

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When is the ‘Gustar’ structure used?

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To talk about what you like or dislike.

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Mastering these sentence structures will allow you to _______.

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[express yourself clearly and confidently in Spanish]

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What is the structure for Simple Present?

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Subject + verb (conjugated) + complement

Used for habits, general truths, and facts.

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Give an example of Simple Present.

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Yo trabajo en una oficina.

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What is the structure for Present Progressive?

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Subject + estar (conjugated) + verb (-ando/-iendo)

Used for actions happening right now.

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Give an example of Present Progressive.

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Estoy comiendo una hamburguesa.

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What is the structure for Simple Past?

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Subject + verb (preterite conjugation) + complement

Used for completed past actions.

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Give an example of Simple Past.

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Ayer compré un coche nuevo.

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What is the structure for Imperfect Past?

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Subject + verb (imperfect conjugation) + complement

Used for repeated past actions or descriptions.

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Give an example of Imperfect Past.

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Cuando era niño, jugaba en el parque todos los días.

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What is the structure for Future with ‘Ir a’?

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Subject + ir (conjugated) + a + verb (infinitive)

Used for near-future plans.

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Give an example of Future with ‘Ir a’.

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Voy a aprender francés el próximo año.

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What is the structure for Commands?

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Verb (imperative form) + complement

Used for giving orders or advice.

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Give an example of a Command.

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Escucha con atención.

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What is the structure for expressing desires?

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Subject + querer (conjugated) + verb (infinitive)

Used for expressing wants or desires.

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Give an example of expressing a desire.

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Quiero viajar a París.

37
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What is the structure for expressing obligations?

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Subject + tener (conjugated) + que + verb (infinitive)

Used for expressing things that must be done.

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Give an example of expressing an obligation.

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Tengo que llamar a mi madre.

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What is the structure for comparisons?

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Subject + verb + más/menos + adjective + que + complement

Used for comparing people, places, or things.

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Give an example of a comparison.

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Este hotel es más caro que el otro.

41
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What is the structure for expressing likes?

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Indirect Object Pronoun + gustar + subject

Used for talking about likes and dislikes.

42
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Give an example of expressing a like.

A

Me gusta bailar salsa.

43
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Fill in the blank: The structure for Simple Present is Subject + verb (conjugated) + _______.

A

complement

44
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True or False: The Present Progressive is used for actions happening in the future.

45
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Fill in the blank: The structure for expressing obligations is Subject + tener (conjugated) + _______ + verb (infinitive).

46
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¿Qué significa ‘Trabajo en una oficina de lunes a viernes’?

A

I work in an office from Monday to Friday.

47
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¿Qué significa ‘Ella estudia español todos los días’?

A

She studies Spanish every day.

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¿Qué significa ‘Estoy leyendo un libro interesante’?

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I am reading an interesting book.

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¿Qué significa ‘Ellos están cocinando la cena ahora mismo’?

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They are cooking dinner right now.

50
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¿Qué significa ‘Ayer compré una bicicleta nueva’?

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Yesterday, I bought a new bicycle.

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¿Qué significa ‘Nosotros fuimos al cine el sábado pasado’?

A

We went to the movies last Saturday.

52
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¿Qué significa ‘Cuando era niño, jugaba en el parque todos los días’?

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When I was a child, I used to play in the park every day.

53
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¿Qué significa ‘Mi abuela siempre me contaba historias antes de dormir’?

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My grandmother always told me stories before bedtime.

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¿Qué significa ‘Voy a viajar a México el próximo mes’?

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I am going to travel to Mexico next month.

55
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¿Qué significa ‘Ellos van a estudiar para el examen mañana’?

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They are going to study for the exam tomorrow.

56
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¿Qué significa ‘Escucha con atención’?

A

Listen carefully.

57
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¿Qué significa ‘No hables tan rápido’?

A

Don’t speak so fast.

58
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¿Qué significa ‘Quiero aprender a tocar la guitarra’?

A

I want to learn how to play the guitar.

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¿Qué significa ‘Ella quiere comer algo dulce’?

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She wants to eat something sweet.

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¿Qué significa ‘Tengo que hacer ejercicio todos los días’?

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I have to exercise every day.

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¿Qué significa ‘Nosotros tenemos que terminar el proyecto antes del viernes’?

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We have to finish the project before Friday.

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¿Qué significa ‘Este coche es más rápido que el otro’?

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This car is faster than the other one.

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¿Qué significa ‘El café es menos caro que el té en este restaurante’?

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Coffee is less expensive than tea in this restaurant.

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¿Qué significa ‘Me gusta la música clásica’?

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I like classical music.

65
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¿Qué significa ‘A ellos no les gusta el invierno’?

A

They don’t like winter.

66
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¿Cómo se dice ‘They always arrive early to work’ en español?

A

Ellos siempre llegan temprano al trabajo.

67
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¿Cómo se dice ‘My sister cooks very well’ en español?

A

Mi hermana cocina muy bien.

68
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¿Cómo se dice ‘I am writing an email’ en español?

A

Estoy escribiendo un correo electrónico.

69
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¿Cómo se dice ‘My friends are watching a movie’ en español?

A

Mis amigos están viendo una película.

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¿Cómo se dice ‘Last year, I traveled to Spain’ en español?

A

El año pasado viajé a España.

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¿Cómo se dice ‘They finished the project yesterday’ en español?

A

Ellos terminaron el proyecto ayer.

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¿Cómo se dice ‘When we lived in Mexico, we used to go to the beach every weekend’ en español?

A

Cuando vivíamos en México, íbamos a la playa cada fin de semana.

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¿Cómo se dice ‘My mother always made coffee in the morning’ en español?

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Mi madre siempre preparaba café por la mañana.

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¿Cómo se dice ‘I am going to learn to swim this summer’ en español?

A

Voy a aprender a nadar este verano.

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¿Cómo se dice ‘Tomorrow, we are going to visit our grandparents’ en español?

A

Mañana vamos a visitar a nuestros abuelos.

76
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¿Cómo se dice ‘Call me when you get home’ en español?

A

Llámame cuando llegues a casa.

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¿Cómo se dice ‘Don’t touch that, it’s hot’ en español?

A

No toques eso, está caliente.

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¿Cómo se dice ‘I want to watch that movie tonight’ en español?

A

Quiero ver esa película esta noche.

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¿Cómo se dice ‘They want to go on vacation to Italy’ en español?

A

Ellos quieren ir de vacaciones a Italia.

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¿Cómo se dice ‘You have to study more for the exam’ en español?

A

Tienes que estudiar más para el examen.

81
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¿Cómo se dice ‘We have to clean the house before the guests arrive’ en español?

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Tenemos que limpiar la casa antes de que lleguen los invitados.

82
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¿Cómo se dice ‘This hotel is bigger than that one’ en español?

A

Este hotel es más grande que aquel.

83
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¿Cómo se dice ‘Soccer is more popular than basketball in many countries’ en español?

A

El fútbol es más popular que el baloncesto en muchos países.

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¿Cómo se dice ‘We like going for a walk in the morning’ en español?

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Nos gusta salir a caminar por la mañana.

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¿Cómo se dice ‘My brother likes video games’ en español?

A

A mi hermano le gustan los videojuegos.

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