Vocab 33

Question 1

Nosotros estaremos en temporada de cosecha en abril.
(We will be in harvest season in April.)

Answer 1

temporada de cosecha = harvest season
cosechar = to harvest

estaremos = we will be

Question 2

Si hace frío, la sopa de calabaza estaría en temporada perfecta.
(If it’s cold, pumpkin soup would be perfectly in season.)

Answer 2

estar en temporada = be in season

Question 3

¡Chicos, aprovechad mientras las cerezas están en temporada!
(Guys, take advantage while cherries are in season!)

Answer 3

Aprovechad is the affirmative imperative form of aprovechar (to take advantage of) for the second person plural (vosotros) in Spanish.

This form is commonly used in Spain, as Latin American Spanish typically uses aprovechen (for ustedes) instead.

Question 4

Es invierno ahora mismo, así que hace frío y las noches son más largas.

Answer 4

use ser instead of estar for season

It’s winter right now, so it’s cold, and the nights are longer.

Question 5

It’s summer right now

Answer 5

es verano ahora mismo

Question 6

Yo compraré mandarinas frescas mañana en el mercado.
(I will buy fresh mandarins tomorrow at the market.)

Answer 6

fresco/a: fresh or cool
refresco: soft drink or soda

“Fresco” often relates to temperature or freshness.
“Refresco” is specific to drinks like sodas or lemonades.

Question 7

Espero que las mandarinas estén maduras cuando lleguemos.
(I hope the mandarins are ripe when we arrive.)

Answer 7

maduro/a = ripe

Question 8

Pruébate las mandarinas, están deliciosas esta temporada.

Answer 8

(Try the mandarins, they are delicious this season.)

Question 9

el cliente le preguntó al vendedor:

(Te/le/les) Quedan manzanas?
Hay manzanas?
Tienen manzanas?

Answer 9

Quedar is like gustar, the verb form agress with the object

quedar = si todavía hay

te quedan manzanas = a ti, te quedan manzanas.
te queda una manzana = a ti, te queda una manzana.

Question 10

Presente, primera persona singular:

Siempre guardo la leche en el frigorífico para que no se eche a perder.
(I always keep the milk in the fridge so it doesn’t go bad.)

Answer 10

“Echarse a”: This structure can mean “to start” or “to get into a state of”

echarse a perder = go bad, spoil
el frigorífico = la nevera

Question 11

2. Futuro, tercera persona singular:

El técnico reparará el frigorífico mañana por la tarde.
(The technician will repair the refrigerator tomorrow afternoon.)

Answer 11

El técnico = the technician

el frigorífico = la nevera

Question 12

3. Pretérito imperfecto, segunda persona plural:

¿Recordáis cuando el frigorífico estaba lleno de postres caseros?
(Do you remember when the refrigerator was full of homemade desserts?)

Answer 12

el frigorífico = la nevera

Question 13

4. Subjuntivo presente, tercera persona singular:

Es importante que el frigorífico funcione correctamente en verano.
(It’s important that the refrigerator works properly in summer.)

Answer 13

el frigorífico = la nevera

Question 14

5. Imperativo afirmativo, segunda persona singular:

Cierra el frigorífico, que está perdiendo frío.
(Close the fridge; it’s losing cold air.)

Answer 14

el frigorífico = la nevera

Question 15

Guarda el pescado en el frigorífico para que no se eche a perder.
(Keep the fish in the refrigerator so it doesn’t spoil.)

Answer 15

“Se eche a perder” is a common expression in Spanish that means “go bad” or “spoil” when referring to food or other perishables.

*	“Echarse a”: This structure can mean “to start” or “to get into a state of” depending on the context.
*	“Perder”: In this context, it means to lose its quality, freshness, or usability.

Question 16

Subjuntivo presente, tercera persona singular:

Es necesario que la heladera mantenga la temperatura correcta.
(It’s necessary that the fridge maintains the correct temperature.)

Answer 16

la heladera = la nevera

Question 17

Sacad los postres de la heladera antes de servir la comida.
(Take the desserts out of the fridge before serving the meal.)

Answer 17

la heladera = la nevera

Question 18

Jarro (Pretérito imperfecto, tercera persona singular):
En la mesa, siempre había un jarro lleno de café caliente.
(On the table, there was always a pitcher full of hot coffee.)

Jarra (Subjuntivo presente, primera persona plural):
Es importante que llenemos la jarra con agua fresca antes de salir.
(It’s important that we fill the jug with fresh water before leaving.)

Answer 18

jarro and jarra are bigger jars. Depending on the region, one can be bigger than another one.

jarro/a = pitcher, jug

Question 19

Copa (Imperativo afirmativo, segunda persona singular):
Sirve el vino en una copa, no en un vaso.
(Serve the wine in a wine glass, not in a regular glass.)

Answer 19

copa = wine glass
vaso = regular glass
una taza de té = tea cup

Question 20

el durazno
el melocotón
el damasco

Answer 20

el durazno (latam) = el melocotón (esp) = peach
el damasco = apricot = 杏

Question 21

Pondrás el porta retrato junto a la ventana, ¿verdad?
(You will place the picture frame next to the window, right?)

Answer 21

pondrás = you will put/place
el porta retrato = picture frame
junto a = next to

Question 22

Espero que los porta retratos combinen con la decoración.
(I hope the picture frames match the decor.)

Answer 22

el porta retrato = picture frame
combinar con = match with

Question 23

Siempre coloco el porta retrato en la mesa de mi sala.
(I always place the picture frame on the table in my living room.)

Answer 23

el porta retrato = picture frame
en la mesa = on the table
la sala = living room

Question 24

there is no more

Answer 24

no hay más nada

Question 25

En octubre, el melón no era la temporada, pero lo compramos igual. (In October, melon wasn’t in season, but we bought it anyway.)

Answer 25

ser la temporada = be in season igual = anyway

Question 26

Es una pena que no sea la temporada de mandarinas todavía. (It’s a shame that it isn’t mandarin season yet.)

Answer 26

ser la temporada = be in season

Question 27

Las fresas no serán la temporada hasta la primavera. (Strawberries won’t be in season until spring.)

Answer 27

ser la temporada = be in season

Question 28

El mango no es la temporada ahora, por eso está tan caro. (It’s not mango season now, that’s why it’s so expensive.)

Answer 28

ser la temporada = be in season

Question 29

Mañana estaré de oferta en la tienda para comprar lo necesario. (Tomorrow I’ll look for sale items in the store to buy what's necessary.) = Mañana buscaré ofertas en la tienda para comprar lo necesario.

Answer 29

Estaré de oferta en la tienda implies: "I will be engaging with sale items," which naturally includes the act of looking for them. the speaker humorously applies "estar de oferta" to themselves, suggesting they'll take advantage of sale items, as if they were participating in the sale themselves. It’s a playful use of the phrase!

Question 30

Subjuntivo presente, segunda persona singular: Espero que estés de oferta cuando vaya a buscar tus productos. (I hope you’re on sale when I go to look for your products.)

Answer 30

estar de oferta = be on sale vaya a = I'm going to (subjunctive)

Question 31

las granadas

Answer 31

石榴 pomegranate

Question 32

Ese de ahí ha sido el mejor plato que he probado hoy. (That one over there has been the best dish I’ve tried today.)

Answer 32

este/a de acá (aquí) = this one here ese/a de ahí = that one there aquel / aquella de allá /allí = that one over there

Question 33

Elige ese de ahí, parece más práctico. (Choose that one over there, it seems more practical.)

Answer 33

este/a de acá (aquí) = this one here ese/a de ahí = that one there aquel / aquella de allá /allí = that one over there Allá is more general and indicates a far distance, while allí is more specific and indicates a definite spot.

Question 34

Espero que escojas ese de ahí porque es más bonito. (I hope you choose that one over there because it’s prettier.)

Answer 34

este/a de acá (aquí) = this one here ese/a de ahí = that one there aquel / aquella de allá /allí = that one over there Allá is more general and indicates a far distance, while allí is more specific and indicates a definite spot.

Question 35

Mañana escogeré ese de ahí para mi proyecto. (Tomorrow I will choose that one over there for my project.)

Answer 35

este/a de acá (aquí) = this one here ese/a de ahí = that one there aquel / aquella de allá /allí = that one over there Allá is more general and indicates a far distance, while allí is more specific and indicates a definite spot.

Question 36

Este de acá/aquí es mi bolso. (This one here is my bag.)

Answer 36

este/a de acá (aquí) = this one here ese/a de ahí = that one there aquel / aquella de allá /allí = that one over there Allá is more general and indicates a far distance, while allí is more specific and indicates a definite spot.

Question 37

Esta de acá/aquí es mi chaqueta. (This one here is my jacket.)

Answer 37

este/a de acá (aquí) = this one here ese/a de ahí = that one there aquel / aquella de allá /allí = that one over there Allá is more general and indicates a far distance, while allí is more specific and indicates a definite spot.

Question 38

Aquel de allá/allí es el coche más viejo. (That one over there is the oldest car.)

Answer 38

este/a de acá (aquí) = this one here ese/a de ahí = that one there aquel / aquella de allá /allí = that one over there Allá is more general and indicates a far distance, while allí is more specific and indicates a definite spot.

Question 39

Aquella de allá/allí es la casa de mis abuelos. (That one over there is my grandparents’ house.)

Answer 39

este/a de acá (aquí) = this one here ese/a de ahí = that one there aquel / aquella de allá /allí = that one over there Allá is more general and indicates a far distance, while allí is more specific and indicates a definite spot.

Question 40

La salida está al fondo del pasillo. (The exit is at the end of the hallway.)

Answer 40

A está detrás de B = A is behind B A está al fondo = A is in the background A está al fondo del B = at the end, at the background. A is the farthest point of a space or area B (like the back of a room, a hallway, or the end of a space).

Question 41

En la foto, mi hermano está al fondo. (In the photo, my brother is in the background.)

Answer 41

A está detrás de B = A is behind B A está al fondo = A is in the background A está al fondo del B = at the end, at the background. A is the farthest point of a space or area B (like the back of a room, a hallway, or the end of a space).

Question 42

Detrás de esa pared, al fondo del pasillo, hay una ventana.

Answer 42

A está detrás de B = A is behind B A está al fondo = A is in the background A está al fondo del B = at the end, at the background. A is the farthest point of a space or area B (like the back of a room, a hallway, or the end of a space).

Question 43

Detrás de la casa hay un jardín. (Behind the house, there is a garden.)

Answer 43

A está detrás de B = A is behind B A está al fondo = A is in the background A está al fondo del B = at the end, at the background. A is the farthest point of a space or area B (like the back of a room, a hallway, or the end of a space).

Question 44

Las cestas siempre estaban junto a la entrada de la tienda. (The baskets were always next to the store’s entrance.)

Answer 44

la cesta = the basket junto a = next to

Question 45

No pongas todos tus huevos en una sola cesta. (Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.)

Answer 45

la cesta = the basket

Question 46

Añade el producto a la cesta de la compra. (Add the product to the shopping cart.)

Answer 46

Cesta de la compra: Refers to either a physical shopping basket or the “shopping cart” in online stores. la cesta = the basket

Question 47

Mañana no habrá sol ni viento. (Tomorrow, there will be neither sun nor wind.)

Answer 47

habrá = there will be no ... ni ... = neither.... nor ...

Question 48

Ayer no hubo comida ni bebida en la reunión. (Yesterday, there was neither food nor drink at the meeting.)

Answer 48

no ... ni ... = neither.... nor ... hubo = there were / was

Question 49

Es triste que no haya trabajo ni oportunidades para ellos. (It’s sad that there is neither work nor opportunities for them.)

Answer 49

no ... ni ... = neither.... nor ... haya = there is (subjunctive )

Question 50

* No hay ni una gota de agua ni un pedazo de pan. (There isn’t even a drop of water nor a piece of bread.)

Answer 50

You can use “no hay ni” to emphasize the complete lack of even one of the mentioned items. una gota de = a drop of no ... ni ... = neither.... nor ...