The following vowel guides the spelling.
The idea
Write c before a, o and u, and qu before e and i for this sound. The u in qu is silent.
Examples
- La casa tiene un patio.The house has a courtyard.
- Comemos queso en el parque.We eat cheese in the park.
- Quiero una taza pequeña.I want a small cup.
- La mochila está aquí.The backpack is here.
- Carmen cocina con su hermano.Carmen cooks with her brother.
- El cubo está bajo la mesa.The bucket is under the table.
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Watch out
Do not write ce or ci for this sound in ordinary Spanish words.
Try it yourself
Complete the word: Necesito un pa___ete.
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paquete
paquete means a package.
Complete the word: Ella busca su ___uaderno.
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cuaderno
cuaderno means a notebook.
Complete the word: La entrada está a___í.
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aquí
aquí means here.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Complete the word: Necesito un pa___ete.
Complete the word: Ella busca su ___uaderno.
Complete the word: La entrada está a___í.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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