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A1 Graduation Chest in Spanish
This review guide focuses on common parenting phrases used during baby care, combining essential A1 vocabulary for clothes, routines, and simple emotions.
What you'll learn
- Identify common baby care items like bottles and hats.
- Express likes and basic needs using 'Me gusta' and 'Necesito'.
- Describe locations and simple past events.
Spanish phrases for a1 graduation chest
Vamos a ponerte el gorro.
Let's put on your hat.
'Vamos a' + infinitive is a simple way to express 'Let's'.
Necesito un biberón.
I need a bottle.
'Biberón' is the specific word for a baby bottle.
El peluche está al lado de ti.
Teddy is next to you.
'Al lado de' is a common prepositional phrase meaning 'next to'.
Me gusta abrazarte.
I like to cuddle you.
'Abrazar' translates to both hug and cuddle.
Puedes darme la mano.
You can hold my hand.
'Dar la mano' (give the hand) is how Spanish speakers say 'hold hands'.
Hoy es tu primer cumpleaños.
Today is your first birthday.
'Primero' becomes 'primer' when it comes before a masculine noun.
Vamos en autobús hoy.
We go by bus today.
Use the preposition 'en' for most modes of transportation.
Tu baño estaba tibio y te divertiste.
Your bath was warm, and you had fun.
'Tibio' means lukewarm or comfortably warm; 'te divertiste' is past tense.
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Try it free for 7 daysKey words
Gorro
Hat
Usually refers to a soft hat or beanie, common for babies.
Peluche
Stuffed animal
Used for any plush toy or teddy bear.
Biberón
Baby bottle
Distinct from 'botella', which is a standard water/soda bottle.
Expressing Likes with 'Me gusta'
In Spanish, 'gustar' literally means 'to be pleasing to'. To say you like something, use 'Me gusta' followed by a singular noun or an infinitive verb.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I like + Activity | Me gusta + [infinitive] | Me gusta cantar. |
| I like + Object | Me gusta + [singular noun] | Me gusta la sopa. |
Prepositions of Place
Use 'estar' (to be) to describe where an object is located relative to something else.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Next to | Al lado de | El gato está al lado de la silla. |
| Inside of | Dentro de | El juguete está dentro de la caja. |
More examples
Necesito el agua.
I need the water.
A simple way to express a basic need.
Vamos en carro.
We go by car.
Reiteration of 'en' for transport.
El gorro es azul.
The hat is blue.
Combining vocabulary with colors.