Spanish A2: building independence

What you will learn at this level

• Describe completed events and actions in progress
• Compare people and things and explain your preferences
• Arrange an appointment and ask about travel details

Lessons at this level

1. Spanish querer and poder with infinitivesSpanish grammarExpress what you want or can do with querer and poder, and learn their present-tense stem changes.
2. Spanish present progressive with estarSpanish grammarDescribe actions in progress with estar and the gerund, including regular endings and leyendo.
3. Spanish direct object pronouns: lo, la, los and lasSpanish grammarReplace a known direct object with lo, la, los or las and place the pronoun correctly in a Spanish sentence.
4. Spanish comparisons: más, menos and tanSpanish grammarCompare people and things in Spanish with más que, menos que and tan como through examples and exercises.
5. Talking about hobbies in SpanishEveryday SpanishFree time brings opportunities to ask about hobbies and say which activities you enjoy in Spanish.
6. Inviting someone and replying in SpanishEveryday SpanishMake a casual invitation, accept or decline, and suggest another time with practical Spanish phrases.
7. Making an appointment in SpanishEveryday SpanishRequest an appointment, agree on a day and time, and ask to change or confirm it in Spanish.
8. Checking into a hotel in SpanishEveryday SpanishIdentify a reservation, ask about a room and breakfast, and request an extra towel in Spanish.
9. Taking a bus in SpanishEveryday SpanishAsk where to find a bus, check its destination and find out when and where to get off.
10. Buying a train ticket in SpanishEveryday SpanishAsk for a train ticket, choose one-way or return and ask about departure time and platform in Spanish.
11. onion in Spanish: food and shoppingSpanish: Nouns in contextonion: Talk about onion at the market and in the kitchen, with feminine articles and the plural form.
12. Short lengths and durationsSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsA short path, skirt or break: describe distance, clothing and time with a Spanish adjective that agrees with its noun.
13. Asking for health help in SpanishEveryday SpanishPractise asking for help and describing a symptom or allergy in Spanish with clear, practical phrases.
14. Regular -ar verbs in the Spanish preteriteSpanish grammarDescribe completed past events with regular Spanish -ar preterite forms, examples and exercises.
15. Regular -er and -ir verbs in the Spanish preteriteSpanish grammarUse regular -er and -ir preterite endings to describe completed past events, with examples and practice.
16. Introduction to the Spanish imperfectSpanish grammarDescribe past habits, background and continuing situations with the Spanish imperfect and practical examples.
17. Basic Spanish connectors: y, pero and porqueSpanish grammarConnect ideas with y, o, pero, porque and así que using practical Spanish examples.
18. potato in Spanish: food and shoppingSpanish: Nouns in contextpotato: Talk about potato at the market and in the kitchen, with feminine articles and the plural form.
19. Describing your job in SpanishEveryday SpanishA workplace conversation can begin with your occupation and continue with a task you regularly do.
20. Leaving a phone message in SpanishEveryday SpanishLearn how to identify yourself, explain your call and request a callback in a clear Spanish phone message.
21. Writing an appointment message in SpanishEveryday SpanishWrite a polite Spanish message to request a different appointment time and ask the recipient to confirm it.
22. Resting after an activity in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsAfter a walk or a long trip, describe taking a rest with regular present-tense forms and time expressions.
23. Unattractive things in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsAn ugly lamp or an unappealing drawing invites a personal opinion while practising Spanish adjective agreement.
24. Spanish b and v: one sound, two spellingsSpanish: Sounds, stress and spellingUnderstand the shared Spanish sound represented by b and v, and distinguish spelling with vaca and baca.
25. Existence in the past: había and huboSpanish grammarDescribe what existed or happened in the past with Spanish había and hubo, and practise singular impersonal forms.
26. Año in Spanish: years, age and durationSpanish: Nouns in contextUse año and años for calendar years or age, and distinguish hace un año from desde hace dos años.
27. Object pronouns beside Spanish infinitivesSpanish grammarA pronoun can move around a verb pair: compare the position before a conjugated verb with attachment to an infinitive.
28. carrot in Spanish: food and shoppingSpanish: Nouns in contextcarrot: Talk about carrot at the market and in the kitchen, with feminine articles and the plural form.
29. Asking about a work schedule in SpanishSpanish: Communication at workWhich days and shifts are on your schedule? Ask about the coming week and where to find the roster.
30. A first day at work: a Spanish readingSpanish: Short stories for reading practiceAna finds her new office and meets her colleagues. Follow her first morning and discover where the team takes its coffee break.
31. Buscar in Spanish: looking for things and placesSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse buscar to look for a key, a place or a person and distinguish searching from finding something.
32. A postcard from a Spanish tripSpanish: Writing with purposeA short postcard can greet a friend, describe a place and share something you did before signing off warmly.
33. Asking for a step-free route in SpanishEveryday SpanishSpecific questions help you find a route that fits your access needs. Ask about a step-free entrance, a lift and an accessible toilet, and confirm the route in Spanish.
34. A family weekend at the beachSpanish: Short stories for reading practiceA family travels to the coast, spends a day by the sea and makes a plan for Sunday before going home.
35. Seguro: safe and sureSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsLearn seguro for safety and certainty, including agreement and estar seguro de with a noun.
36. Inviting a friend by message in SpanishSpanish: Writing with purposeA friendly Spanish message can invite someone to an activity and make the meeting place and time clear.
37. Todavía: still and not yetSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeUse todavía to describe continuing situations and events that have not happened yet in Spanish.
38. Getting out of bed in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsEarly mornings and late starts become easy to describe with reflexive pronouns and present-tense forms.
39. Salty flavours in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsA salty soup or a handful of salted nuts helps you describe flavour and practise adjective agreement.
40. A missed bus on the way to classSpanish: Short stories for reading practiceLucía misses her bus, contacts a classmate and finds another way to school. Follow the events and check what happens next.
41. Hacer una pregunta, una llamada and una reservaSpanish: Words that work togetherLearn useful Spanish combinations with hacer for asking a question, making a call and making a reservation.
42. apple in Spanish: a fruitSpanish: Nouns in contextapple: Find the right article and plural when talking about this fruit in everyday Spanish.
43. Discussing weekend plans in SpanishEveryday SpanishWeekend plans give you a reason to ask what someone intends to do and describe an activity you have planned.
44. A Spanish thank-you note for a giftSpanish: Writing with purposeA personal note can thank someone for a gift, name it and explain why it is appreciated, before ending warmly.
45. Pedir and preguntar: two ways to askSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsDistinguish Spanish pedir for requesting something from preguntar for posing a question or asking about something.
46. A picnic shopping list in SpanishSpanish: Short stories for reading practiceFour tomatoes, two loaves and three bottles: identify the missing items and who will bring each one to a picnic.
47. Writing a friendly refusal of an invitation in SpanishSpanish: Writing with purposeDecline an invitation warmly in Spanish, thank the sender and suggest another day to meet.
48. Reporting lateness to work in SpanishSpanish: Communication at workRunning late for work? Tell a colleague and give an estimated arrival time, then update them if it changes.
49. Writing a daily routine in SpanishSpanish: Writing with purposeFrom waking up to bedtime, arrange everyday actions in time and connect them in a short Spanish paragraph.
50. A found book: returning it to its ownerSpanish: Short stories for reading practiceElena finds a book in a park; follow how she uses its details to return it to its owner.
51. Weather forecasts for a mountain hikeSpanish: Short stories for reading practiceSun in the morning and possible afternoon rain: compare two forecasts and choose what Marta packs for a cold hike.
52. Spanish r and rr between vowelsSpanish: Sounds, stress and spellingCompare the Spanish tap /ɾ/ and trill /r/ between vowels using meaningful pairs such as pero and perro.
53. Spanish a before an infinitive of purposeSpanish grammarMovement toward an activity uses a before the infinitive; practise saying where someone goes and what they go to do.
54. Writing about your neighborhood in SpanishSpanish: Writing with purposeA nearby library, a park and your opinion can form a clear Spanish paragraph about your neighborhood.
55. General obligation with hay queSpanish grammarExpress general necessity with hay que and an infinitive, and distinguish it from a named person’s obligation.
56. orange in Spanish: a fruitSpanish: Nouns in contextorange: Find the right article and plural when talking about this fruit in everyday Spanish.
57. Visiting a flat and choosing what mattersSpanish: Short stories for reading practiceA bright living room and a third-floor location shape Clara’s decision during an apartment viewing in this short story.
58. Padre and padres: father and parentsSpanish: Nouns in contextUse padre for a father and padres for parents together, with family examples and plural agreement.
59. Going to bed: Spanish present formsSpanish: Verbs and their patternsBedtimes before midnight or after dinner illustrate a reflexive verb whose stressed stem vowel changes.
60. Bitter tastes and experiences in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsCoffee can taste bitter, and a farewell can feel bitter too. Explore both meanings and adjective agreement.
61. Writing about weekend plansSpanish: Writing with purposeA friendly Spanish message can describe your weekend activities, say when they will happen and ask about your friend’s plans.
62. Escuchar: to listen in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse escuchar for listening to music, questions and people, with present forms and the personal a.
63. A dog’s visit to the veterinary clinicSpanish: Short stories for reading practiceA dog stops eating and drinks less water: follow the owner’s account and the vet’s instructions in a short Spanish story.
64. Getting a library card in SpanishEveryday SpanishAsk how to obtain a library card, borrow books, renew a loan and return items in Spanish.
65. Writing simple recipes in SpanishSpanish: Writing with purposeA short recipe names its ingredients and quantities, then guides the reader through preparation in a clear order.
66. Rápido: quick and fastSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe fast transport and quick responses with rápido, its agreement and an adverbial use.
67. Asking for time off work in SpanishSpanish: Communication at workNeed particular days off? Request the dates politely and ask how and to whom to submit your leave request.
68. Lost keys and a search at homeSpanish: Short stories for reading practiceA missing set of keys takes Ana from the kitchen table to her coat and finally to a book on the sofa.
69. Casi: almost and nearlySpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeUse casi for quantities, times and events that approach a limit without fully reaching it.
70. banana in Spanish: a fruitSpanish: Nouns in contextbanana: Find the right article and plural when talking about this fruit in everyday Spanish.
71. Congratulating someone in SpanishEveryday SpanishGood news deserves a warm response: congratulate someone on an achievement and answer a kind message.
72. Accent marks in Spanish hiatusSpanish: Writing with purposeA stressed weak vowel next to a strong vowel needs an accent: see how this separates syllables in common Spanish words.
73. Dar un paseo, un consejo and las graciasSpanish: Words that work togetherDar appears in expressions whose meaning is best understood as a whole. Use common Spanish combinations with dar for taking a walk, offering advice and expressing thanks.
74. Planning a birthday party in SpanishSpanish: Short stories for reading practiceA cake, invitations and music: follow two friends as they divide the work before a birthday celebration.
75. Saber and conocer: knowledge and familiaritySpanish: Choosing between similar wordsDistinguish Spanish saber for knowing a fact or how to do something from conocer for familiarity with people or places.
76. Lowercase languages and nationalities in SpanishSpanish: Writing with purposeLanguage names and nationality adjectives normally start with lowercase letters in Spanish, even when English uses capitals.
77. Writing direct questions in SpanishSpanish: Writing with purposeUse opening and closing question marks around direct questions and distinguish them from indirect questions in Spanish writing.
78. Irregular preterite: hacer, querer and venirSpanish grammarCompleted events call for irregular preterite stems in three common Spanish verbs, with a special spelling in one form.
79. Getting dressed: the Spanish verbSpanish: Verbs and their patternsClothes for a party or a comfortable day offer ways to practise a reflexive verb with a changing stem.
80. Sour flavors in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsA sharp taste in yogurt, fruit or a drink calls for an adjective that agrees with the thing being described.
81. Restaurant opening hours in SpanishSpanish: Short stories for reading practiceA weekly closure and separate lunch and dinner services help you decide when to visit a restaurant.
82. A community garden: a short Spanish storySpanish: Short stories for reading practiceLucía joins a community garden, shares preparation tasks and arranges another visit in this Spanish story.
83. Decimal commas in Spanish quantitiesSpanish: Writing with purposeA comma separates whole numbers from decimal digits in Spanish quantities, prices and measurements; practise reading and writing them.
84. Seseo and distinción: Spanish s, c and zSpanish: Sounds, stress and spellingCompare seseo and distinción in Spanish pronunciation and use context to spell pairs such as casa and caza.
85. lemon in Spanish: a fruitSpanish: Nouns in contextlemon: Find the right article and plural when talking about this fruit in everyday Spanish.
86. A Spanish laundry care labelSpanish: Short stories for reading practiceA shirt label gives a maximum wash temperature and explains how to dry the garment safely.
87. Personal obligation with tener queSpanish grammarSay who has to do something in Spanish with tener que, choosing the form of tener and an infinitive.
88. Calling in sick to work in SpanishSpanish: Communication at workTell your workplace that you are ill, mention an appointment and say when you will give an update.
89. When Spanish y becomes eSpanish: Writing with purposeBefore an initial i sound, the Spanish word for “and” changes form. Practise the rule and the exception for the ie sound.
90. Música: music in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextTalk about listening, studying and choosing music with the feminine noun música and its accent.
91. Hotel breakfast notice in SpanishSpanish: Short stories for reading practiceBreakfast times, the dining room and the price for an extra companion appear in a short hotel notice.
92. Esperar: wait and hope in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse esperar for waiting for people or transport and for hoping to do something, with personal a.
93. Spanish alternatives before an o soundSpanish: Writing with purposeBefore a following o sound, the Spanish word for “or” changes form; practise choosing it in everyday alternatives.
94. Checking and topping up a transit card in SpanishEveryday SpanishAsk about a transit card balance, request a top-up and check whether it covers a journey using Spanish.
95. Following a town map in SpanishSpanish: Short stories for reading practiceA station, a square and a bridge guide a visitor through town to the tourist office beside a park.
96. Lento: slow speedSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDescribe slow movement or a slow connection with lento and adjective agreement.
97. Azúcar: sugar in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextFrom sweetening coffee to reading food labels, azúcar names sugar; explore its gender, accent and plural in everyday Spanish.
98. Taking a seatSpanish: Verbs and their patternsDescribe sitting down in Spanish, using the present tense and reflexive pronouns for different people and situations.
99. Broken objects and agreementSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsA broken window or a damaged phone calls for estar and an adjective that matches the object in gender and number.
100. Asking someone for a favor in SpanishEveryday SpanishA small request and a considerate reply: ask someone for a favor, thank them or accept a refusal politely.
101. Writing gue and guiSpanish: Writing with purposeA silent letter helps keep the hard g sound in everyday Spanish words before e and i.
102. Antes: before and earlierSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn antes for an earlier time and antes de before a noun or infinitive in Spanish.
103. An apple tree through the seasonsSpanish: Short stories for reading practiceWhite blossoms become apples as a family cares for a tree through the changing seasons.
104. Tener prisa, sueño and razón in SpanishSpanish: Words that work togetherUse the Spanish expressions tener prisa, tener sueño and tener razón to talk about hurry, sleepiness and being right.
105. Preterite forms of decir and traerSpanish grammarIrregular stems and endings make it possible to report what someone said or brought at a completed moment in the past.
106. Spanish c and qu for the k soundSpanish: Writing with purposeA hard consonant sound takes different spellings before vowels; practise choosing the right letters in everyday words.
107. Llevar and traer: taking and bringingSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsDistinguish Spanish llevar and traer by the direction of movement relative to the conversational reference point.
108. Asking about a payslip in SpanishSpanish: Communication at workFind your monthly payslip, ask about an unfamiliar entry and request a clear explanation from a colleague.
109. Reading swimming pool rules in SpanishSpanish: Short stories for reading practiceOpening hours, permitted goggles and a safety instruction help visitors use this swimming pool.
110. Writing a workshop time-change notice in SpanishSpanish: Writing with purposeAnnounce a workshop’s changed start time, unchanged location and whether people must register again.
111. A short personal profile in SpanishSpanish: Writing with purposeIntroduce yourself in a brief Spanish profile with your interests and abilities, using clear sentences suited to the situation.
112. A rainy market morning: Spanish readingSpanish: Short stories for reading practiceSudden rain threatens books at a market stall; follow how neighbors protect them in a Spanish story.
113. Pimienta: pepper in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextAt the table or in the kitchen, pimienta names the pepper used as a spice; explore its article and plural.
114. Saying what frightens youSpanish: Words that work togetherA storm, a dog or speaking in public: describe fears of things and actions in Spanish.
115. Spanish word stress: hablo and hablóSpanish: Sounds, stress and spellingRecognize the difference in word stress between hablo and habló and connect the accent mark to the stressed syllable.
116. Talking about luckSpanish: Words that work togetherGood weather or a missed train: talk about good and bad luck in everyday Spanish.
117. Recent completion with acabar deSpanish grammarDescribe a recently completed action in Spanish with acabar de and an infinitive.
118. Showering in a routineSpanish: Verbs and their patternsDescribe taking a shower in Spanish, using the present tense and reflexive pronouns for different people and situations.
119. Open in Spanish: abiertoSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsDoors, shops and opportunities can be open: see how this Spanish adjective changes with the noun.
120. Having time for an activitySpanish: Words that work togetherA coffee, a walk or a call: say whether there is enough time for an activity in Spanish.
121. Viaje: trip or journeySpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe a trip with viaje, its masculine article and plural, and the means of transport.
122. Describing a problemSpanish: Words that work togetherA printer, a bicycle or a lack of space: describe a problem and what it concerns in Spanish.
123. Ayudar: help in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse ayudar for helping a person or helping with an action, with personal a and an infinitive.
124. Talking about regular exerciseSpanish: Words that work togetherBefore breakfast or at the park: describe when and where you exercise regularly in Spanish.
125. Asking about vegetarian options in SpanishEveryday SpanishExplain a vegetarian preference in Spanish and ask about meat broth, ham and available alternatives before ordering.
126. Mantequilla: butter in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextAt breakfast or while cooking, talk about butter in Spanish and recognise its feminine article and plural forms.
127. Taking a trip in SpanishSpanish: Words that work togetherFrom a weekend away to a journey for work, talk about taking trips and say where, how or with whom you travel.
128. Offering help in SpanishEveryday SpanishOffer a hand with everyday tasks, and respond politely when someone offers to help you.
129. Asking about job vacancies in SpanishSpanish: Communication at workFind out whether a job is open, ask how to apply and understand a reply about sending your CV by email.
130. Malo: bad and agreementSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsLearn malo, mala and malos, including the shortened form mal before a masculine singular noun.
131. Preterite stem changes in Spanish -ir verbsSpanish grammarThird-person past forms such as pidió and durmieron change their stem, while other persons keep the infinitive stem.
132. Making a list in SpanishSpanish: Words that work togetherA shopping trip, a party or a journey is easier to organize with a list; talk about what goes on it in Spanish.
133. Ya: already and not yetSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn ya for a completed action or existing situation and contrast it with todavía no.
134. Taking the bus and other transportSpanish: Words that work togetherA trip to work, a museum or an island can start with a bus, train or ferry; see how Spanish names the journey.
135. Spanish combinations with poner: table, attention and complaintSpanish: Words that work togetherLearn poner la mesa, poner atención and poner una queja in six everyday Spanish contexts and practise choosing the right noun.
136. Going for a coffeeSpanish: Words that work togetherA coffee after class can be an invitation to spend time together. Find the natural Spanish phrase and try it with other drinks.
137. Ir and venir: direction from the speakerSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsChoose Spanish ir and venir for movement away from or toward the speaker, using location and perspective as clues.
138. Combing your own hairSpanish: Verbs and their patternsDescribe combing your hair in Spanish, using the present tense and reflexive pronouns for different people and situations.
139. Closed places and objects in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsA shut bank, a sealed bottle and blocked roads show how Spanish describes things that are closed.
140. Giving someone a hugSpanish: Words that work togetherA greeting, a farewell or a moment of comfort can call for a hug; describe the gesture in Spanish.
141. Tubo and tuvo: a pipe or the past of tenerSpanish: Writing with purposeChoose tubo for a pipe or tube and tuvo for the third-person singular preterite of tener, using the surrounding meaning.
142. Harina: flour in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextFrom baking bread to choosing different flours, harina helps you talk about ingredients and cooking.
143. Giving someone a kissSpanish: Words that work togetherA kiss on the cheek or a goodbye kiss can express affection or greet someone in Spanish.
144. A shared kitchen reservation: Spanish readingSpanish: Short stories for reading practiceTwo neighbors resolve a shared-kitchen scheduling clash; follow their messages and agreed change.
145. Asking for permissionSpanish: Words that work togetherBefore opening a window or changing a schedule, ask someone for permission in Spanish.
146. Spanish ll and y: yeísmo and regional soundsSpanish: Sounds, stress and spellingUnderstand Spanish yeísmo, the remaining ll–y distinction and common regional pronunciations of these spellings.
147. Asking for helpSpanish: Words that work togetherA heavy bag, a difficult task or a move can be easier when you know how to ask someone for help in Spanish.
148. Describing work experience in SpanishSpanish: Communication at workTalk about previous jobs, the time spent in a role and the responsibilities that were part of your routine.
149. Personal a before direct objectsSpanish grammarLearn when Spanish uses personal a before a person as a direct object, with examples and contextual practice.
150. Apologizing for an actionSpanish: Words that work togetherA late arrival or a broken glass: express an apology and name the person and the reason in Spanish.
151. Mensaje: message in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextRead, write and reply to a message with mensaje, masculine forms and the contraction al.
152. Paying attention to someone or somethingSpanish: Words that work togetherA teacher, a road sign or a sound can deserve your attention: describe where you direct it in Spanish.
153. Llamar: call and be calledSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse llamar for calling someone or knocking, and llamarse to introduce a name.
154. Preterite y and accents with vowel stemsSpanish grammarA message was read and objects fell: see how vowel stems change in the Spanish preterite and where accents belong.
155. Salad in Spanish: a dish to shareSpanish: Nouns in contextFrom ordering lunch to preparing a picnic, talk about salad in Spanish with its articles and plural.
156. Changing clothes in SpanishSpanish: Words that work togetherFrom a swim to a party, talk about changing clothes and say when or where you do it.
157. Borrowing something in SpanishEveryday SpanishAsk someone to lend you an item, agree on a return time and respond politely in everyday Spanish.
158. Reporting a lost item on a bus in SpanishEveryday SpanishDescribe a lost backpack in Spanish, give the route and departure time, and ask where to report lost property.
159. Waking up in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsBirdsong, rain and an alarm frame the present forms used to describe waking up in Spanish.
160. Saying someone is ill in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsA sick teacher, neighbour or friend: describe illness in Spanish and match the adjective to the person.
161. Changing your mind in SpanishSpanish: Words that work togetherA conversation, a menu or a new experience can lead to a different decision; express that change in Spanish.
162. Verde: green and agreementSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsLearn verde and verdes for green objects and traffic lights, with singular and plural agreement.
163. Asking someone to stand upSpanish: Words that work togetherA photo, a greeting or a meeting: ask someone to rise and describe standing up in Spanish.
164. Quizá: perhaps and possibilitySpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn quizá and quizás for an uncertain possibility and practice their spelling in context.
165. Staying at homeSpanish: Words that work togetherA rainy day or a quiet evening at home: describe staying in and practise the Spanish expression in context.
166. Spanish expressions with tener: care, desire and considerationSpanish: Words that work togetherPractise tener cuidado, tener ganas de and tener en cuenta in Spanish with six contextual examples and clear distinctions.
167. Having a good time togetherSpanish: Words that work togetherA picnic, a game or a party: describe enjoying time together in Spanish with this everyday expression.
168. Asking about job requirements in SpanishSpanish: Communication at workWhat does a position require? Ask about experience, skills, language ability and qualifications before applying.
169. Oír and escuchar: hearing and listening in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsCompare Spanish oír for perceiving sound and escuchar for attentive listening, including overlap in real usage.
170. Postre: dessert in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextAt the end of a meal, postre names the dessert; explore its masculine article and plural in everyday situations.
171. Arriving lateSpanish: Words that work togetherTraffic, a meeting or a class: explain in Spanish that someone arrives after the expected time.
172. Spelling m before p and b in SpanishSpanish: Writing with purposeLearn the usual Spanish spelling rule for m before p or b with practical words and original sentences.
173. Asking and answering in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsA question needs a reply: distinguish the person seeking information from the person giving an answer.
174. Read a Spanish parcel-locker pickup noticeSpanish: Short stories for reading practiceA parcel-locker notice gives pickup details; locate the deadline, access code and printing requirement.
175. Buying and selling in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsWho pays and who offers the goods? Identify buyer and seller and describe both sides of a transaction.
176. Spanish gue, gui, güe and güi: when to pronounce uSpanish: Sounds, stress and spellingLearn how the written diaeresis signals a pronounced u in Spanish güe and güi, with contextual words and examples.
177. Flying by plane in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsPlane journeys and flight plans are easier to describe with the present tense of the Spanish verb for flying.
178. Healthy people and habits in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsA healthy grandparent, daily walking and wholesome meals show how Spanish describes health and healthy habits.
179. Entering and leaving placesSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsInside or outside? Distinguish the Spanish verbs for crossing into a place and moving out of it in everyday situations.
180. Feminine nouns with el: el aguaSpanish grammarUnderstand why el appears before feminine nouns with stressed initial a, and keep adjectives and plural forms feminine.
181. Regular Spanish past participlesSpanish grammarRegular endings turn Spanish infinitives into participles for compound tenses, as in a completed action expressed with haber.
182. Opening and closing in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsA door or a box can be opened or closed: choose the Spanish verb that matches the action in everyday situations.
183. Carta: letter or menu in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextDistinguish carta as a written letter from carta as a restaurant menu, with feminine forms and plural.
184. Desayuno: breakfast in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextBreakfast at home or in a hotel gives you a chance to use desayuno with its article and plural.
185. Moving up and down in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsFrom a roof to a basement, choose the Spanish verb that describes upward or downward movement in context.
186. A recent trip in SpanishEveryday SpanishA journey can be retold with a destination, a way of travelling and a few memorable activities from the past.
187. Escribir: write in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse escribir for notes, names and messages, and practise present forms and the irregular participle escrito.
188. Arrival and departure in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsA train reaches a station or leaves a port: distinguish arrival and departure and their Spanish prepositions.
189. Asking for work instructions in SpanishSpanish: Communication at workA new task can have several steps: ask how to begin, request a demonstration and check what comes next.
190. Asking questions at a laundromat in SpanishEveryday SpanishAt a laundromat, clear questions help you understand how the machines and payment work. Ask whether a machine is free, what a wash costs, how to pay and where to dry your clothes.
191. Sleeping and falling asleep in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsA night of sleep and the moment it begins call for different Spanish forms; see how pronouns change with the person.
192. Rojo: red and adjective agreementSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsLearn rojo, roja, rojos and rojas to describe red objects and a pedestrian signal.
193. Waking someone and waking up in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsA noise wakes a child, but a child wakes up: see how Spanish distinguishes the two actions and changes the pronoun.
194. Abajo: down and downstairsSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn abajo for a lower location or downward direction and use de abajo to identify a lower object.
195. Washing things and yourself in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsA bicycle needs cleaning and hands need washing: see how Spanish distinguishes washing something from washing yourself.
196. Spanish expressions with echar: missing, helping and glancingSpanish: Words that work togetherLearn echar de menos, echar una mano and echar un vistazo in six contextual examples and choose each expression by meaning.
197. Almuerzo: lunch in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextAt the table or at work, talk about lunch in Spanish and choose the right article and plural form.
198. Crossing in Spanish: streets and the pastSpanish: Verbs and their patternsA street or bridge can be crossed: practise the present forms and the spelling of the first-person past.
199. Kindness with the Spanish adjectiveSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsA courteous message or a helpful neighbor: describe kind people and gestures with Spanish adjective agreement.
200. Putting things down and putting clothes onSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsA book goes on a table and a coat goes on your body: see how Spanish distinguishes placing an object from getting dressed.
201. Sentir and sentirse in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsCompare sentir with a noun and sentirse with an adjective to describe sensations and personal states in Spanish.
202. With and without in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsA companion or an absent ingredient? Contrast two Spanish prepositions through everyday situations.
203. Hay, ahí and ay: spelling and meaningSpanish: Writing with purposeDistinguish hay for existence, ahí for location and ay as an exclamation in context.
204. Inside and outside in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsA box or the space beyond it? Contrast two expressions that locate things in and outside a place.
205. Read a simple Spanish fruit-salad recipeSpanish: Short stories for reading practicePrepare to read a Spanish fruit-salad recipe by identifying portions, ingredients and the order of steps.
206. Accented í in Spanish participlesSpanish grammarA written accent separates the vowels in participles such as leído, oído and traído; compare them with construido.
207. Above and below in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsA lamp over a table or a ball under a chair? Compare two Spanish expressions for vertical position in everyday settings.
208. Reporting a broken printer in SpanishSpanish: Communication at workA printer stops working at the office: describe the fault, mention a paper jam and ask whom to notify.
209. Silent h in Spanish wordsSpanish: Sounds, stress and spellingLearn that ordinary Spanish h is silent, distinguish it from the ch digraph, and practise with six contextual examples.
210. Near and far in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsA pharmacy by the square or a village far from the coast? Express distance from a reference point with two Spanish phrases.
211. Indirect object pronouns: me, te, le and lesSpanish grammarUse Spanish indirect object pronouns to identify who receives something, with singular and plural examples.
212. Dinner in Spanish: the evening mealSpanish: Nouns in contextAt home or with family, talk about dinner in Spanish and practise its feminine articles and plural form.
213. Well and good in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsAn action done well or a good idea? Distinguish the Spanish adverb from the adjective and make the adjective agree.
214. Describing someone’s appearance in SpanishEveryday SpanishIdentify someone by describing their height, hair, eyes and accessories in a clear, practical exchange.
215. Invierno: talking about winterSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe winter weather, routines and seasonal plans using invierno, a masculine Spanish noun.
216. Bad actions and bad things in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsA bad performance, a bad day or spoiled soup: choose the Spanish form that describes an action or a noun.
217. Conocer: know people and placesSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse conocer for familiarity with people and places, practising conozco and contrasting saber.
218. Turning when giving directionsSpanish: Verbs and their patternsAt the next corner, indicate a left or right turn in Spanish with the regular present forms of this useful verb.
219. Friendly people in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsA welcoming neighbour and a helpful waiter show how to describe friendly people and avoid a misleading English lookalike.
220. Knowing a place and visiting itSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsA familiar neighborhood and a trip to a museum call for different Spanish verbs: distinguish knowing a place from visiting it.
221. Asking about volunteering in SpanishEveryday SpanishSay you want to volunteer, ask about tasks and hours, explain your availability and ask how to register.
222. Returning or giving something back in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsA person comes back home, while a borrowed book goes back to its owner: compare two Spanish verbs for returning.
223. Ocupado: busy and occupiedSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsLearn ocupado and ocupada to describe busy people and occupied seats, tables or bathrooms.
224. Detrás: behind somethingSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn detrás and detrás de to locate something at the back of a named or understood reference.
225. Pollo: chicken as food in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextAt the market or around the dinner table, pollo helps you talk about chicken as food and order a meal.
226. Asking about work uniforms in SpanishSpanish: Communication at workDoes the job require a uniform? Ask about work clothes, required shoes, sizes and where to obtain them.
227. Hacer la cama, hacer la compra and hacer la maletaSpanish: Words that work togetherUse common Spanish expressions for making a bed, shopping for supplies and packing a suitcase.
228. Dejar and salir: leaving things and leaving placesSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsDistinguish Spanish dejar for leaving an object somewhere from salir de for departing from a place, using six contextual examples.
229. Named recipients and indirect object pronounsSpanish grammarA named recipient can appear alongside an indirect object pronoun in Spanish; see how singular and plural recipients affect the choice.
230. Writing Spanish exclamations with ¡ and !Spanish: Writing with purposeUse opening and closing exclamation marks around a direct exclamation, including one inside a sentence.
231. Spanish j and ge or gi: a shared soundSpanish: Sounds, stress and spellingLearn how j and g before e or i represent the Spanish /x/ sound, with regional pronunciation and contextual examples.
232. Following a route or continuingSpanish: Verbs and their patternsA path leads onward and an activity goes on: express both ideas with the present forms of this Spanish verb.
233. Nervous feelings in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsBefore a concert or an exam, describe nervous feelings and match the adjective to the person.
234. Por qué and porque: why and becauseSpanish grammarDistinguish the Spanish question form por qué from the reason connector porque, including indirect questions.
235. Jamón: ham in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextAt the market or around the table, jamón means ham; see its article, plural and everyday uses.
236. Talking about birthdays in SpanishEveryday SpanishAsk about a birthday, give a date and describe a simple celebration with cake and presents.
237. Verano: talking about summerSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe summer activities, daylight and seasonal plans using verano, a masculine Spanish noun.
238. Elegir: choose in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsUse elegir for choices and practise elijo, the e-to-i change and the unchanged nosotros form.
239. Booking a meeting room in SpanishSpanish: Communication at workIs the meeting room free tomorrow? Ask about availability and reserve a space for a specific period.
240. Asking about an overdue library book in SpanishEveryday SpanishExplain in Spanish that a library loan is overdue and ask about returning, renewing and any possible charge.
241. Libre: free and availableSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsLearn libre and libres for available seats, free time and hands that are not occupied.
242. Tampoco: neither and not eitherSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn tampoco to agree with a negative statement and place it correctly before or after a verb.
243. Sartén: frying pan in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextFrom a hot pan to a clean one, talk about cooking with sartén and its feminine article and plural.
244. Hacer, sacar and tomar una foto in SpanishSpanish: Words that work togetherLearn three common ways to say take a photo and recognize that preferences vary among speakers and places.
245. Gustar with infinitivesSpanish grammarTalking about activities you enjoy calls for gusta before an infinitive, even when you name more than one activity.
246. Stopping vehicles and actionsSpanish: Verbs and their patternsA train comes to a halt or a person stops an activity: express both situations in Spanish.
247. Angry with someone in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsA late arrival or a noisy neighbour can make someone angry: express the feeling and name its cause in Spanish.
248. Hablar and decir: talking and saying in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsCompare hablar de a topic and hablar con a person with decir something, using six contextual Spanish examples.
249. Spanish plurals: z changes to c before esSpanish: Writing with purposeForm common plurals such as luces, peces and lápices by changing final z to c before adding es.
250. Spanish stress: aguda and llana wordsSpanish: Sounds, stress and spellingRecognize stress on the last or next-to-last syllable in Spanish and compare examples such as café, casa and árbol.
251. Asking about lunch breaks in SpanishSpanish: Communication at workWhen and where can staff eat lunch? Ask about the break time, its length and places to eat.
252. Por and para: cause and purposeSpanish grammarDistinguish a reason expressed with por from a purpose expressed with para in everyday Spanish sentences.
253. Cooking pot in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextA pot on the heat, a lid and a soup: talk about this everyday cooking vessel in Spanish.
254. Asking about recycling rules in SpanishEveryday SpanishFind out where household waste belongs, whether materials need separating and what to do before recycling.
255. Cocina: kitchen and cuisineSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn the feminine noun cocina for a kitchen or cuisine and describe the room and its use.
256. Pedir: request or orderSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn pedir for requesting help or ordering food, including its present-tense stem change.
257. Asking about a cash machine in SpanishEveryday SpanishAsk where the machine is, whether it accepts your card, whether you can choose a language and where to request a receipt.
258. Riding a bike and assembling furnitureSpanish: Verbs and their patternsA bicycle ride and a flat-pack shelf share one Spanish verb; see its present forms in context.
259. Surprise in SpanishSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsAn unexpected gift or a strange sound can leave someone surprised; describe the feeling and its cause.
260. Sucio: dirty and needing cleaningSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsLearn sucio, sucia and their plurals to describe dirty objects, floors and hands.
261. Mal: badly and unwellSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn the adverb mal to describe actions done badly, faulty devices and feeling unwell.
262. Pronouns after Spanish prepositionsSpanish grammarAfter a preposition, Spanish uses stressed pronouns; discover the special forms for me and you and the combined forms with con.
263. Oven in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextThe hot oven and bread inside it offer everyday ways to talk about cooking at home in Spanish.
264. Desde and hasta: starting and ending points in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsDistinguish desde for a starting point and hasta for an ending point in time and place, with six examples in context.
265. Introducing a new colleague in SpanishSpanish: Communication at workA new person joins the team: introduce your colleague and explain their role and department in Spanish.
266. Te and té: the Spanish pronoun and teaSpanish: Writing with purposeDistinguish unaccented te, a pronoun referring to you, from accented té, the drink or tea plant.
267. Spanish /k/ spellings: ca, co, cu, que and quiSpanish: Sounds, stress and spellingRecognize the /k/ sound in ca, co, cu and in que or qui, and contrast it with c before e or i.
268. Primer and tercer before masculine nounsSpanish grammarLearn when primero and tercero shorten to primer and tercer before masculine singular nouns in Spanish.
269. Piso: apartment, floor or storySpanish: Nouns in contextLearn piso for an apartment, a floor surface or a building story and use context to distinguish them.
270. Refrigerator in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextMilk and cheese stay cold in this appliance: talk about where you keep food in everyday Spanish.
271. Building a house in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsA new house takes shape: describe building it and practise the present form used for yourself.
272. Correct answers and actionsSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsA correct answer, calculation or decision can be described in Spanish with an adjective that agrees with its noun.
273. Asking for a spare key in SpanishEveryday SpanishAsk a host for an extra key, explain who needs it and agree when and where to return it.
274. Ofrecer: offer somethingSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn ofrecer for offering help or refreshments, including the irregular present form ofrezco.
275. Asking to pay separately at a restaurant in SpanishEveryday SpanishAsk in Spanish whether a group can pay separately, identify your items and request the amount and a receipt.
276. Pesado: heavy objectsSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsLearn pesado, pesada and their plurals to describe weight when carrying or packing.
277. Asking about workplace training in SpanishSpanish: Communication at workWhen is the next training session? Ask about its schedule and what materials to bring along.
278. Además: adding informationSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn además and además de to add information, activities or items in a sentence.
279. Reciprocal actions with plural pronounsSpanish grammarPeople greet, help and write to one another: Spanish plural pronouns can express actions shared between people.
280. Porque and por eso: reason and result in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsDistinguish porque introducing a reason from por eso introducing a result, using paired Spanish examples.
281. Washing machine in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextTowels and laundry go into this machine: talk about washing clothes at home in everyday Spanish.
282. Accent marks in plurals: canción and cancionesSpanish: Writing with purposeLearn why some singular nouns lose their written accent in the plural while the spoken stress stays in place.
283. Spanish esdrújula stress: an accent on the third-to-last syllableSpanish: Sounds, stress and spellingRecognize esdrújula words, hear stress on the third-to-last syllable, and write their required accent marks.
284. Fixing a broken objectSpanish: Verbs and their patternsA damaged lamp can work again: describe repairs in Spanish and practise the present tense.
285. Dangerous places and situationsSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsA dark staircase or a rough crossing can be dangerous; describe risks in Spanish with agreement.
286. Relative que for people and thingsSpanish grammarLink a Spanish noun to a describing clause with relative que, referring to a person or a thing without an accent.
287. Suelo: floor and groundSpanish: Nouns in contextTalk about the suelo beneath your feet, its condition and its location using masculine forms.
288. Cambiar: change and exchangeSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn cambiar for changing a date or seat and exchanging one thing for another in Spanish.
289. Shower in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextWater, a bathroom and a daily routine provide the setting for talking about showers in Spanish.
290. Asking how to use an appliance in SpanishEveryday SpanishA host explains the controls on a washing machine or oven, from pressing a button to choosing a setting.
291. Spanish single r in consonant clustersSpanish: Sounds, stress and spellingConsonant clusters with a single Spanish r use a quick tongue tap; practise their spelling and mouth movement in context.
292. Asking about an accessible restroom in SpanishEveryday SpanishAsk for the accessible restroom, check the floor and opening status, and ask whether you need to request a key.
293. Ligero: light in weight or foodSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsLearn ligero, ligera and their plurals for light objects, clothing and meals.
294. Luego: then and laterSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn luego to order actions and refer to a later conversation or future need.
295. Reflexive and nonreflexive actionsSpanish grammarCompare washing yourself with washing someone or something else, and see how Spanish pronouns change the meaning.
296. Hay and está: existence and location in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsCompare hay for introducing the existence of something with está or están for locating an identifiable person or thing.
297. Breaking things and their stateSpanish: Verbs and their patternsA broken window tells a story: describe breaking objects and use the irregular Spanish participle.
298. Important people and eventsSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsA meeting, a person or a task can matter greatly; express importance in Spanish and match singular or plural.
299. Spanish present perfect with haberSpanish grammarBuild the Spanish present perfect with present-tense haber and a past participle, and notice regional variation in recent events.
300. Pillow in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextA soft place for your head at night: describe pillows and ask for another one in everyday Spanish.
301. Bolígrafo: a pen for writingSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn bolígrafo for a ballpoint pen, its plural spelling and a useful request to borrow one.
302. Servir: serve and be usefulSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn servir for serving food and for an object’s purpose, including its present-tense stem change.
303. The Spanish trill at the start of a wordSpanish: Sounds, stress and spellingInitial Spanish r calls for a tongue-tip trill; practise recognizing it in everyday words and contrasting it with a single tap.
304. Asking for gift wrapping in SpanishEveryday SpanishAt a shop you can ask about wrapping and the receipt before paying for a present. Ask whether a purchase can be gift-wrapped, discuss the cost, and request a receipt without a price.
305. Feliz: happy and plural spellingSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsLearn feliz and felices to describe happiness and write the plural with c.
306. Alrededor: around and approximatelySpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn alrededor and alrededor de for positions around a place and approximate amounts.
307. Blanket in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextA warm covering for cold evenings: describe a blanket and talk about where you keep it in Spanish.
308. Reporting a lost house key in SpanishEveryday SpanishA lost house key can leave you outside; explain what happened, ask your host for help and arrange a way inside.
309. Todavía no and ya no: not yet and no longer in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsDistinguish Spanish todavía no for something not yet true from ya no for a situation that no longer holds.
310. Filling a containerSpanish: Verbs and their patternsA bottle takes cold water: describe filling containers in Spanish and name what goes inside them.
311. Poco: doing littleSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeA short night or a quiet meeting can call for poco; see how it differs from a word describing a small number of things.
312. Nadie, nada and nunca with noSpanish grammarUse Spanish negative words before or after a verb, and learn when no is needed in ordinary negative sentences.
313. Irregular affirmative informal commandsSpanish grammarGive a friend clear instructions with eight common irregular Spanish command forms and distinguish affirmative from negative commands.
314. Lápiz: pencil and pluralSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn lápiz for a pencil, its plural lápices and how to describe drawing or writing in pencil.
315. Limpiar: clean somethingSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn limpiar for removing dirt and practice present forms with individual and collective subjects.
316. Spanish g before a, o and uSpanish: Sounds, stress and spellingBefore the vowels a, o and u, Spanish g has a voiced sound made at the back of the mouth. Explore its spelling in context.
317. Asking about drinking water and bottle refills in SpanishEveryday SpanishAsk whether tap water is drinkable, where to find a drinking-water fountain and whether you can refill a bottle.
318. Wardrobe in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextClothes need a place to stay: describe a wardrobe and say what you keep inside it in Spanish.
319. Triste: sad and agreementSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsLearn triste and tristes to describe sad feelings, stories and memories.
320. Deprisa: quickly and at high speedSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn deprisa to describe quick actions and ask someone to slow down when speech is too fast.
321. Antes de and después de: before and after in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsDistinguish antes de and después de with a noun or infinitive to describe the order of everyday events.
322. Emptying a containerSpanish: Verbs and their patternsA bag is emptied onto a bed: describe taking everything out and practise accented Spanish verb forms.
323. Quite and enough: Spanish degreeSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeA warm soup, a long walk or enough chairs: express degree and quantity while noticing noun agreement.
324. Esto, eso and aquello: unnamed thingsSpanish grammarUse Spanish neuter demonstratives esto, eso and aquello to refer to an unnamed thing, situation or idea.
325. Cuaderno: notebook for notesSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn cuaderno for a paper notebook and describe how you carry, use and store it.
326. Drawer in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextKeys and cutlery need a place: talk about drawers, their contents and their plural form in Spanish.
327. Taking a taxi in SpanishEveryday SpanishA taxi ride starts with a destination and an estimate: ask the fare, give an address and say where to stop.
328. Costar: asking a priceSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn costar for prices, its present-tense stem change and agreement with one item or several.
329. Formal prohibitions with ustedSpanish grammarA polite warning or instruction to one person takes a negative command form, with pronouns placed before the verb.
330. Spanish x in everyday wordsSpanish: Sounds, stress and spellingThe letter x can sound like ks, a regional s, or the sound of j in certain names. Explore common spellings and pronunciation.
331. Asking about bicycle parking in SpanishEveryday SpanishThese questions help you understand the parking arrangements at a particular place. Ask where to park a bicycle, whether a location permits it and whether there is a fee or closing time.
332. Cansado: tired and needing restSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsLearn cansado, cansada and their plurals to describe tired people and the need to rest.
333. Entonces: then and thereforeSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn entonces to refer to a past time, introduce a consequence or sequence actions.
334. También and tampoco: agreeing with positive and negative statementsSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsUse también to add a positive match and tampoco to add a negative match in common Spanish responses.
335. Stairs in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextA staircase beside the kitchen: talk about going up and down stairs in everyday Spanish.
336. Mixing ingredientsSpanish: Verbs and their patternsFlour meets water in a bowl: describe combining ingredients in a Spanish recipe and practise present forms.
337. Too much degree in SpanishSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeA heavy backpack or a late arrival can cross a limit: express excess before adjectives and adverbs.
338. Ser and estar: adjectives that change meaningSpanish grammarCompare Spanish adjectives such as listo and aburrido with ser and estar, and interpret their meaning from context.
339. Papel: paper and documentsSpanish: Nouns in contextDescribe papel as writing material or documents and talk about individual sheets.
340. Encontrar: find somethingSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn encontrar for finding an object, place or answer, including its present-tense stem change.
341. Spanish consonant clusters with lSpanish: Sounds, stress and spellingClusters with l join two consonants without a vowel between them. Practise pl, bl, cl and fl in familiar Spanish words.
342. Asking where to charge a phone in SpanishEveryday SpanishAsk whether you can charge a phone, locate an outlet and find out whether there is a fee or an adapter available.
343. Fuerte: strong, sturdy or loudSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsLearn fuerte to describe physical strength, sturdy bags, intense coffee and loud sounds.
344. Let’s do it: nosotros commandsSpanish grammarA shared plan can become a suggestion with the Spanish nosotros command, including negative and reflexive forms.
345. Lift in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextA ride to the third floor: ask about lifts and describe whether they are working in Spanish.
346. Asking about a ferry crossing in SpanishEveryday SpanishAt the ferry terminal, ask when the boat leaves, where it goes and how to buy passenger tickets.
347. Así: like this or in this waySpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn así to describe a manner or link an action to a result in everyday Spanish.
348. Saber and poder with an infinitive: skill and possibilitySpanish: Choosing between similar wordsCompare saber plus an infinitive for a learned skill with poder plus an infinitive for a current possibility or permission.
349. Boiling water in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsWater reaches a boil: describe heating it for tea or pasta and practise the changing present-tense stem.
350. Only: limiting a statement in SpanishSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeOne person, one object or one action: place the limiting adverb near the part you want to single out.
351. Event location with ser and people with estarSpanish grammarSay where a Spanish event takes place with ser and where people or objects are located with estar.
352. Correo: mail and emailSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn correo for postal mail or email and use context to distinguish messages and addresses.
353. Perder: lose or missSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn perder for losing belongings or missing transport, including its present-tense stem change.
354. Neighbour in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextSomeone living next door: describe neighbours and choose masculine or feminine forms in Spanish.
355. Spanish consonants at the end of wordsSpanish: Sounds, stress and spellingFinal consonants distinguish familiar Spanish words; mouth position and spelling help you keep the endings clear in everyday speech.
356. Asking about contactless and card payment in SpanishEveryday SpanishAsk whether contactless payment, cards or cash are accepted and whether there is a minimum amount.
357. Débil: weak or faintSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsLearn débil for low strength or intensity in a person, signal, light or argument.
358. Ahí: there at an indicated placeSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn ahí to point to a place in conversation and contrast it with aquí and fuera.
359. Recordar and acordarse de: remembering somethingSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsCompare the constructions recordar algo and acordarse de algo when talking about remembering a fact or thing.
360. Transport: choosing en or aSpanish grammarBuses, bicycles and walking call for different prepositions in Spanish; practise the usual phrases for ways of travelling.
361. Frying food in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsHot oil and a pan: describe frying food, practise present forms and recognise the participle used in a completed action.
362. Usually in Spanish: expressing a general habitSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeMost days follow a pattern: describe what normally happens while leaving room for occasional exceptions.
363. Present tense stem change e to ieSpanish grammarConjugate Spanish e-to-ie stem-changing verbs in the present, including pensar, empezar and cerrar.
364. Rent in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextMonthly housing costs: talk about rent, payments and what a rental includes in everyday Spanish.
365. Asking about a train seat in SpanishEveryday SpanishOn a train, ask if a seat is free, respond politely and understand when a place is reserved.
366. Mochila: backpack in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn la mochila and mochilas for backpacks, with useful examples about carrying and packing.
367. Guardar: keep, put away or saveSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn guardar for keeping objects, putting things away and saving a digital file.
368. Questions and statements: Spanish pitchSpanish: Sounds, stress and spellingA change in pitch and punctuation can turn a statement into a yes-or-no question in Spanish. Compare three written pairs.
369. Asking about visitor Wi-Fi in SpanishEveryday SpanishAsk whether visitor Wi-Fi is available, identify the network and find out whether a password or time limit applies.
370. Necesario: needed or requiredSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsLearn necesario to describe requirements and say that an action is necessary.
371. Delante: in frontSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn delante to describe a position in front of a person, building or other reference point.
372. Bill in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextA water charge or a repair invoice: discuss bills and payments in everyday Spanish.
373. Ir and irse: going and leaving in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsCompare ir to a destination with irse when the speaker highlights departure, using the matching personal pronouns.
374. Baking food in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsBread in the oven: describe baking food and practise the regular present-tense forms used for different people.
375. Together in Spanish: agreeing with peopleSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeShared activities bring people together: choose the form that matches the group when describing what they do.
376. Hace and desde hace: elapsed timeSpanish grammarSay how long a situation has continued or how long ago an event happened with Spanish hace and desde hace.
377. Bicicleta: bicycle and transportSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn la bicicleta, its plural and en bicicleta for talking about cycling and parking.
378. Materials and contents with deSpanish grammarA wooden spoon or a cup of tea: connect an object to its material or contents with a short Spanish preposition.
379. Enviar: send a message or packageSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn enviar for sending messages and packages, including the accent in present forms such as envío.
380. Collecting a pre-booked train ticket in SpanishEveryday SpanishYou have booked a ticket and want to understand how to obtain it at the station. Ask how to collect a train ticket already booked online and clarify the reference or machine needed.
381. Rubbish in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextTaking out waste: talk about rubbish at home and in public places in everyday Spanish.
382. Asking about luggage storage in SpanishEveryday SpanishAt a station or hotel, ask where to leave your bags, how much storage costs and when you can collect them.
383. Útil: useful for a purposeSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsLearn útil to describe helpful information, tools and advice and explain what they help achieve.
384. Exactamente: with precisionSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn exactamente to specify an exact time or quantity and ask for a precise meaning.
385. Embarazada and avergonzada: a Spanish false friendSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsDistinguish embarazada, commonly meaning pregnant, from avergonzada, meaning embarrassed or ashamed.
386. Peeling fruit and vegetables in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsA pear for breakfast: describe removing the skin from produce and practise regular present-tense forms for different people.
387. Right away and shortly afterwardsSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeA quick response or a near departure calls for an expression of immediacy; explore it in everyday situations.
388. Gran and grande before and after nounsSpanish grammarChoose gran or grande in Spanish according to its position and the noun’s number, with common exceptions.
389. Queso: cheese and quantitiesSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn el queso and quesos, and ask for a little cheese when shopping or preparing food.
390. Pharmacist in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextAt the pharmacy: name a pharmacist and use the masculine and feminine forms in Spanish.
391. Recibir: receive a messageSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn recibir for receiving messages, invitations or goods and contrast it with enviar.
392. Asking to exchange a clothing size in SpanishEveryday SpanishYou already bought a garment and want to ask about exchanging its size. Explain that an item is too small and ask whether it can be exchanged for a larger size.
393. Clock times with the Spanish prepositionSpanish grammarOne o’clock or six o’clock: express when an event happens using the right article in Spanish.
394. Posible: possible or feasibleSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsLearn posible to ask whether an action can be done and discuss possible solutions.
395. Aproximadamente: about or roughlySpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeLearn aproximadamente to give estimated times, distances, prices and quantities.
396. Ver and mirar: seeing and looking in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsCompare ver for seeing or perceiving with mirar for directing attention, while recognizing that uses can overlap.
397. Enfermero: nurse in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextAt a clinic or hospital, refer to nurses with the right gender and plural forms of enfermero.
398. Watering plants in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsA thirsty garden: describe watering plants and practise the stem change and the spelling of the first-person past form.
399. Recently completed actions in SpanishSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeFresh bread and newly arrived books show how recent completion is expressed, with a note on regional usage.
400. Asking about hotel breakfast in SpanishEveryday SpanishAt a hotel, find out where and when breakfast is served and whether its price is included in your stay.
401. Si and sí: if and yesSpanish grammarDistinguish unaccented Spanish si for a condition or indirect question from accented sí for affirmation.
402. Huevo: egg and recipe quantitiesSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn el huevo and los huevos to talk about eggs in recipes, breakfast and storage.
403. Responder: answer or replySpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn responder for answering questions and replying to messages, with useful present forms.
404. Disponible: available to use or meetSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsLearn disponible for rooms, tickets, information and people who can meet at a given time.
405. Asistir a and ayudar a: attending and helping in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsDistinguish asistir a una reunión, meaning attend a meeting, from ayudar a una persona, meaning help a person.
406. The body in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextRest and movement: talk about the human body in Spanish and practise its article and plural.
407. Present stem change o to ueSpanish grammarPractise the Spanish present-tense o-to-ue stem change with poder, volver and dormir across different persons.
408. Starting points with desdeSpanish grammarA journey or a period can begin at a place or moment; mark that starting point in Spanish.
409. Sal: salt and small quantitiesSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn la sal and useful quantities such as un poco de sal and una pizca de sal.
410. Growing people and plants in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsFrom seedlings to children: describe growth and practise the irregular first-person present alongside the other forms.
411. Confident expectations in SpanishSpanish: Adverbs for time, manner and degreeClouds, opening hours and plans invite a confident prediction: express what is likely without treating it as a guarantee.
412. Probar: taste and try onSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn probar for tasting food or trying on clothes, including its present-tense stem change.
413. Claro: clear, light or brightSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsLearn claro to describe an understandable explanation, a light color and a bright room.
414. Tener que and hay que: personal and impersonal obligationSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsCompare tener que when a person is specified with impersonal hay que when the sentence does not name who must act.
415. Pierna: leg in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextA sore leg or tired legs call for pierna, a feminine noun with a regular plural and matching articles.
416. Extra towels at a Spanish hotelEveryday SpanishTwo more towels for room 112: practise a polite request at reception and say where the towels should be delivered.
417. Present stem change e to iSpanish grammarConjugate Spanish e-to-i stem-changing verbs in the present using pedir, servir and repetir in context.
418. Tomate: buying and preparing tomatoesSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn el tomate and los tomates to discuss quantities, salads and tomato sauce.
419. Traer: bring somethingSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn traer for bringing objects to a place, including the irregular present form traigo.
420. Seco: dry or not sweetSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsLearn seco for dry clothes and weather, and for wine without a sweet taste.
421. Caring for others in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsA neighbour’s cat or a family member: describe caring for people, animals and plants with regular present forms.
422. Aprender and enseñar: learning and teaching in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsDistinguish aprender for gaining knowledge or a skill from enseñar for helping someone learn it.
423. Endpoints with hastaSpanish grammarA destination or closing time sets a limit. Express where or when an action reaches its endpoint in Spanish.
424. Brazo: arm in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextFrom describing pain to stretching, brazo helps you talk about arms with the right article and plural.
425. Regular simple future in SpanishSpanish grammarBuild the Spanish simple future with regular infinitives and endings, and describe future actions in context.
426. Aceite: oil and measured amountsSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn el aceite, aceite de oliva and quantities for cooking, salads and shopping.
427. Querer: want or care forSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn querer for wants and affection, including its present-tense stem change and infinitive pattern.
428. Mojado: wet from waterSpanish: Adjectives for precise descriptionsLearn mojado to describe wet ground, clothing and objects after rain or contact with water.
429. A tiempo, en punto and con retraso: talking about timingSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsDistinguish a tiempo for being on time or in time, en punto for an exact stated hour and con retraso for lateness.
430. Tooth in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextA sore tooth or a visit to the dentist gives you a reason to practise this Spanish noun and its plural.
431. Asking about shop opening hoursEveryday SpanishMonday morning or Sunday afternoon? Ask when a shop opens and closes on a particular day.
432. Irregular future stems in SpanishSpanish grammarLearn the irregular future stems tendr-, podr- and vendr- and add regular future endings in Spanish.
433. Feeding people and animals in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsFrom a hungry cat to a baby at mealtime, describe feeding someone and practise the regular present tense.
434. Carne: meat, quantities and menusSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn la carne to discuss meat, quantities and vegetarian choices when shopping or eating.
435. Poder: can and be ableSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn poder for ability or possibility, its present-tense stem change and the following infinitive.
436. Apagar and cerrar: turning off and closing in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsDistinguish apagar for turning off a light or device from cerrar for closing a door, window or program.
437. Someone and nobody in SpanishSpanish grammarAn unknown person or nobody at all: refer to people and place the negative word correctly in Spanish.
438. Stressed possessives: mío, tuyo and suyoSpanish grammarUse Spanish stressed possessives such as mío and tuya to say whom an already identified object belongs to.
439. The back in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextA backpack, a chair and an aching back provide everyday contexts for this Spanish noun and its plural.
440. Pescado: fish as foodSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn el pescado for fish served as food and compare it with pez for a living fish.
441. Deber: obligation and debtSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn deber for obligations or owing money, with present forms and a following infinitive.
442. Durante and desde hace for durationSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsDistinguish a duration within an event from a period that began in the past and continues now.
443. Sharing things and activities in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsA table, an umbrella or a walk: express what people share and who takes part using present-tense forms.
444. Regular affirmative tú commandsSpanish grammarGive simple affirmative instructions to one person you address as tú using regular Spanish command forms.
445. Jabón: soap and plural spellingSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn el jabón and los jabones for washing hands, shopping and describing soap.
446. Stomach in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextAn empty stomach or a stomach ache gives you everyday situations in which to use this Spanish noun.
447. Ordering bread at a bakeryEveryday SpanishTwo wholemeal loaves or three rolls? Specify the bread and quantity, then confirm the total price in Spanish.
448. Hacer: do, make and weatherSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn hacer for doing tasks, making things and common weather expressions, including hago.
449. Muy and mucho: intensity and quantity in SpanishSpanish: Choosing between similar wordsDistinguish muy before common adjectives from mucho after a verb or before a masculine singular noun.
450. Interesar and molestar: agreement with what affects someoneSpanish grammarUse Spanish interesar and molestar to describe what interests or bothers someone, with singular and plural agreement.
451. Something and nothing in SpanishSpanish grammarAn unknown thing or no thing at all: express both ideas and place the negative word correctly in Spanish.
452. Toalla: towel and drying handsSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn la toalla and las toallas to ask for a towel and describe where it is kept.
453. Poner: put and put onSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn to place objects and put on clothes with poner, including the irregular present form pongo.
454. A cold in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextA mild cold or a day spent resting at home provides a setting for this Spanish illness word and its plural.
455. Lending an object in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsFrom a bicycle to a library book, identify the lender, the object and the person who receives it temporarily.
456. Spanish preterite of ser and ir: the same formsSpanish grammarLearn the shared preterite forms fui, fuiste, fue, fuimos and fueron and use context to distinguish ser from ir.
457. Espejo: mirror and reflectionSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn el espejo and los espejos to find a mirror and describe looking at a reflection.
458. Sacar: take something outSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn sacar for removing things from a place and notice the past spelling saqué.
459. Dejar de plus infinitive: stopping an action in SpanishSpanish grammarLearn to describe stopping an activity with dejar de followed by an infinitive, using six contextual Spanish examples.
460. Avión: plane and plural spellingSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn el avión, los aviones and en avión for talking about flights and travel.
461. Allergies in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextPollen in spring and food at the table offer everyday situations for talking about allergies in Spanish.
462. Asking for takeaway foodEveryday SpanishSoup to go or a sandwich to eat here? Explain your choice and ask for a container, lid or bag in Spanish.
463. Apagar: turn off a light or deviceSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn apagar for switching off lights and devices and notice the past spelling apagué.
464. Ir, ser and ver in the Spanish imperfectSpanish grammarLearn the imperfect forms of ir, ser and ver to describe past habits and background with six contextual examples.
465. Otro and otra for anotherSpanish grammarAsk for another item in Spanish and match the form to the noun, whether you need one more thing or several.
466. Returning an item in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsA borrowed book or a purchase: say what goes back, where it goes, and practise the changing present stem.
467. Barco: boat and travel by waterSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn el barco, los barcos and en barco for describing port departures and journeys.
468. Encender: turn on a light or deviceSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn encender for switching on lights and devices, including the stem change in enciendo.
469. Spanish preterite stems tuv-, estuv- and anduv-Spanish grammarLearn the irregular preterite of tener, estar and andar through contextual forms such as tuve, estuvimos and anduvo.
470. Medication in everyday SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextA box, a label and a pharmacy provide everyday contexts for talking about medication in Spanish.
471. Pantalla: screen and displayed informationSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn la pantalla and las pantallas to talk about phone screens and displayed messages.
472. Pensar: think, consider and intendSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn pensar en for having someone in mind and pensar plus an infinitive for intention.
473. Spanish gerunds leyendo, cayendo, oyendo and trayendoSpanish grammarLearn the -yendo gerunds of leer, caer, oír and traer in contextual present-progressive sentences.
474. Teclado: keyboard and typingSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn el teclado and los teclados to describe typing, keys and connecting a keyboard.
475. Renting rooms and vehiclesSpanish: Verbs and their patternsA room near the station or a car for a journey: describe a rental and identify who pays for the use.
476. Cortar: cut food and paperSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn cortar to divide food or paper and describe the tool or size of the pieces.
477. Talking about wounds in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextA hand, a bandage and a visit to the doctor offer everyday contexts for describing a wound in Spanish.
478. Asking whether food is spicyEveryday SpanishIs the sauce hot? Ask about heat and request a milder dish, no chilli or sauce on the side.
479. Spanish preterite of dar and verSpanish grammarPractise preterite forms of dar and ver, including di, vio and dimos, through six contextual sentences.
480. Cada for each and everySpanish grammarA single word can refer to each person or every occasion: see how cada works with singular nouns and verbs.
481. Farmacia: finding a pharmacySpanish: Nouns in contextLearn la farmacia and las farmacias to ask for a pharmacy and check its opening hours.
482. Lavar: wash objects and handsSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn lavar for washing dishes, clothes and vegetables, and lavarse las manos for washing hands.
483. Spanish preterite spelling: busqué, llegué and empecéSpanish grammarPractise the first-person preterite spelling changes in -car, -gar and -zar verbs with contextual Spanish examples.
484. Cita: appointments and schedulingSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn la cita and las citas to request, reschedule and ask about appointment times.
485. Helmets in everyday SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextA bicycle, a motorcycle and a cupboard provide everyday situations for talking about helmets in Spanish.
486. Secar: dry objects and handsSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn secar for drying dishes and secarse for drying hands or things becoming dry.
487. Charging a price or receiving pay in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsA delivery fee or a monthly salary: Spanish distinguishes the person receiving money from the person paying it.
488. Ningún, ninguna and ninguno in SpanishSpanish grammarChoose ningún before a masculine singular noun, ninguna before a regular feminine noun, and ninguno when a masculine noun is omitted.
489. Receta: recipe and prescriptionSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn la receta for a cooking recipe or a medical prescription and use context to distinguish them.
490. Decidir: make a decisionSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn decidir plus an infinitive and decidirse a for making up one’s mind to act.
491. Algún, alguna, alguno and algunos in SpanishSpanish grammarChoose the form of Spanish alguno according to the noun’s gender, number and whether the noun is stated or omitted.
492. Too much: agreement with demasiadoSpanish grammarExcess quantity in Spanish changes form before a noun, while the form used with verbs and adjectives stays the same.
493. Traffic lights in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextA red light, a bus and a market set the scene for talking about traffic lights and their colours in Spanish.
494. Posting a letter in SpanishEveryday SpanishA letter bound for another country needs postage. Ask about a stamp, the address and registered mail at the post office.
495. Dolor: describing painSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn el dolor and dolores to describe where pain occurs and when it began.
496. Sentir: feel and describe feelingsSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn sentir for sensations and emotions and sentirse for describing how someone feels.
497. Tan and tanto in Spanish comparisons of equalitySpanish grammarCompare equal qualities with tan and equal quantities with forms of tanto, using como to introduce the comparison.
498. Weighing ingredients and objectsSpanish: Verbs and their patternsA suitcase on a scale or flour for a recipe: describe an object’s weight and the action of weighing it.
499. Fiebre: saying you have a feverSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn la fiebre, tener fiebre and desde to explain when a fever began.
500. Dejar: leave and stop doingSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn dejar for leaving an object or condition and dejar de plus an infinitive for stopping an action.
501. Corners in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextA pharmacy on the corner and a cat in a room show how to name corners and give directions in Spanish.
502. Estar a punto de: saying something is about to happenSpanish grammarUse estar a punto de plus an infinitive to describe an action that is imminent but has not yet begun.
503. Medicina: medicine and field of studySpanish: Nouns in contextLearn la medicina for a medicine or the field of medicine and distinguish the context.
504. Preguntar: ask a questionSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn preguntar to ask a question, identify the person addressed and ask about a topic.
505. Spanish stem-changing gerunds: durmiendo, pidiendo and sirviendoSpanish grammarForm and recognize common irregular -ir gerunds such as durmiendo, pidiendo and sirviendo in ongoing actions.
506. Better and worse in SpanishSpanish grammarCompare quality with irregular forms for better and worse, including plural agreement and the word that introduces a comparison.
507. Dirección: address and directionSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn la dirección for a postal address or direction of travel and form the plural direcciones.
508. Pavements in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextWet leaves, a narrow walkway and a trip to school help you describe the pavement in everyday Spanish.
509. Measuring length with medirSpanish: Verbs and their patternsA table, a wall or a person’s height: describe measurements in Spanish and practise the first-person form.
510. Buying a pharmacy productEveryday SpanishDry skin or another minor need? Describe it at the pharmacy and ask about a suitable product, its use and a prescription.
511. Explicar: make something clearSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn explicar to explain an idea or route to someone and notice the past spelling expliqué.
512. Past habits with solía and an infinitiveSpanish grammarDescribe a repeated past habit using imperfect soler followed by an infinitive in natural contexts.
513. Calendario: dates and planningSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn el calendario and los calendarios to check dates, weeks and appointments.
514. Visitar: visit places and peopleSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn visitar for visiting a place or person and the personal a before a specific person.
515. Common irregular past participles with haberSpanish grammarUse abierto, escrito, roto and other common irregular participles after haber in the present perfect.
516. Roads in SpanishSpanish: Nouns in contextA river, mountain and snowy journey provide useful contexts for describing roads in everyday Spanish.
517. Minuto: duration and future intervalsSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn el minuto and los minutos to express duration, waiting and a future departure.
518. Recordar: remember and recallSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn recordar for remembering people and things, including recuerdo and recordamos.
519. Signing documents in SpanishSpanish: Verbs and their patternsA contract, a letter or a petition can all carry a signature: practise the Spanish verb for signing documents.
520. Professions with ser: when to use an articleSpanish grammarDescribe a person's profession with ser and compare an unmodified profession with one described by an adjective.
521. Material and origin with ser deSpanish grammarA wooden table or a person from Peru: describe material and origin in Spanish with a short construction.
522. Reunión: meetings and gatheringsSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn la reunión and las reuniones to discuss meeting times, duration and family gatherings.
523. Olvidar: forget and leave behindSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn olvidar and olvidarse de to discuss forgotten appointments, objects and actions.
524. Asking about swimming pool facilitiesEveryday SpanishPublic swimming times, admission and changing rooms: ask the pool staff what you need to know before your visit.
525. Autobús: bus and plural spellingSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn el autobús, los autobuses and en autobús for stops, timetables and travel.
526. Empezar: start an actionSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn empezar and empezar a plus an infinitive for starting a task, class or activity.
527. Puerto: port and boat departuresSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn el puerto and los puertos to locate a port and describe a boat’s departure.
528. Terminar: finish an actionSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn terminar and terminar de plus an infinitive for ending a task or activity.
529. Rellenar in Spanish: filling in a formSpanish: Verbs and their patternsForms and applications call for personal details: express who fills them in and practise the present tense of rellenar.
530. Aeropuerto: airport and arrivalsSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn el aeropuerto and los aeropuertos to locate an airport and discuss arrivals.
531. Conducir: drive a vehicleSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn conducir to describe driving and its irregular present form conduzco.
532. Maleta: suitcase and packingSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn la maleta and las maletas to pack a suitcase and ask where it is.
533. Weather with impersonal haceSpanish grammarFrom sunny afternoons to windy mornings, describe conditions in Spanish with impersonal hace and familiar weather nouns.
534. Reservar: book a table or seatSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn reservar for booking tables, rooms and seats and mentioning the time or people.
535. Pasaporte: passport and travelSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn el pasaporte and los pasaportes to discuss checking and carrying a passport.
536. Cancelar: cancel a plan or bookingSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn cancelar for canceling an appointment, reservation or planned trip.
537. Profesor and profesora: teacherSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn el profesor, la profesora and their plurals to ask questions in class.
538. Imprimir in Spanish: print a documentSpanish: Verbs and their patternsA ticket, a map or a report can go from screen to paper; explore imprimir and recognise the form impreso.
539. Usar: use an object or serviceSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn usar to describe using objects, transport and glasses for a purpose.
540. Tarea: task and assignmentSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn la tarea and las tareas to discuss assigned work and when to finish it.
541. Acompañar: go with someoneSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn acompañar to go with a person to a place and ask whether someone can come along.
542. Examen: exams and plural spellingSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn el examen and los exámenes to discuss assessment dates and preparation.
543. Invitar: invite someoneSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn invitar to invite a person to a place, a gathering or an activity.
544. Continuing actions with seguir and a gerundSpanish grammarAn action is still in progress: express its continuation with a conjugated verb and a Spanish gerund.
545. Universidad: university and studySpanish: Nouns in contextLearn la universidad and las universidades to discuss university study and location.
546. Entender: understand and ask againSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn entender for understanding a question or explanation and ask for repetition.
547. Conectar in Spanish: joining a networkSpanish: Verbs and their patternsA phone, printer or laptop can join a network: describe the connection with conectar and its present forms.
548. Ejercicio: exercise or practiceSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn el ejercicio for a language exercise and hacer ejercicio for physical activity.
549. Repetir: say or do againSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn repetir to ask someone to say something again or repeat an exercise.
550. Respuesta: an answer or replySpanish: Nouns in contextLearn la respuesta to discuss an answer to a question or a reply to a message.
551. Oír: hear a soundSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn oír to describe hearing music, voices and a doorbell in everyday situations.
552. Palabra: a word or spoken wordsSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn la palabra to discuss spelling and meaning, and palabras for what someone says.
553. Traducir: translate into another languageSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn traducir to discuss translating messages, instructions and documents between languages.
554. Frase: phrase or sentenceSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn la frase to discuss a sentence in a text or an expression whose meaning needs context.
555. Pronunciar: say a word aloudSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn pronunciar to ask how a name sounds and describe speaking words clearly.
556. Ejemplo: an illustrative caseSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn el ejemplo to ask for a case that illustrates an idea and use por ejemplo.
557. Practicar: practise a skillSpanish: Verbs and their patternsLearn practicar to discuss language practice, music and swimming, including the past form practiqué.
558. Curso: a course of studySpanish: Nouns in contextLearn el curso to discuss an organized series of classes, its subject and duration.
559. Archivo: file or archiveSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn el archivo for a digital file and for an archive that preserves documents.
560. Carpeta: folder for papers or filesSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn la carpeta for a physical folder holding papers and a digital folder grouping files.
561. Contraseña: passwordSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn la contraseña to discuss signing in, changing a password and recovering account access.
562. Cargador: charger for a deviceSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn el cargador to discuss charging a phone or laptop and finding a compatible charger.
563. Batería: battery or drumsSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn la batería for stored electrical energy and the musical instrument played in a band.
564. Cable: a physical connectionSpanish: Nouns in contextLearn el cable to connect devices, describe its length and locate a charger cable.