Spanish · A2 · Milestone
A2 graduation chest in Spanish
Congratulations! You have reached a milestone where you can express reasons, comparisons, and past actions clearly. This guide reviews key A2 structures to help you communicate more deeply with your child as they grow more independent.
What you'll learn
- Review past actions using the Present Perfect
- Compare objects and use possessive pronouns
- Express reasons and opinions using conjunctions like 'porque' and 'que'
- Use reflexive verbs and imperative commands for daily routines
Spanish phrases for a2 graduation chest
¿Has ayudado a tu amigo con el proyecto?
Have you helped your friend with the project?
Uses the Present Perfect (haber + participio) to talk about recent actions.
Tu mochila es más pesada que la mía.
Your backpack is heavier than mine.
Shows a comparison (más... que) and a possessive pronoun (la mía).
¿Tienes ganas de la fiesta de pijamas?
Are you looking forward to the sleepover?
'Tener ganas de' is a common way to express looking forward to something.
Nos quedamos en casa porque estás cansado.
We are staying home because you are tired.
Uses 'porque' to explain a reason.
Creo que tu plan es bueno.
I think that your plan is good.
Uses 'que' to introduce a subordinate clause expressing an opinion.
Por favor, guarda tu móvil y prepárate para dormir.
Please put your phone away and get ready for bed.
'Prepárate' is an imperative reflexive verb (tú form).
Niños, por favor, recojan la mesa antes de jugar.
Children, please clear the table before you play.
Uses the formal plural imperative (ustedes) for a polite request.
No tienes que terminar hoy; por eso podemos tomar un descanso.
You do not have to finish today; that is why we can take a break.
'Por eso' connects a cause to a consequence.
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Fiesta de pijamas
Sleepover
Literally 'pajama party'.
Pesada
Heavy
Must agree in gender with the noun (mochila).
Guardar
To put away / save
Used for toys, phones, or clothes.
Recoger
To clear / pick up
Commonly used for clearing the table or picking up toys.
Present Perfect (Pretérito Perfecto)
Used for actions that happened recently or have a connection to the present.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Helping Verb | Haber (he, has, ha, hemos, habéis, han) | Has (You have) |
| Past Participle | Verb + -ado (AR) / -ido (ER/IR) | ayudado (helped) |
Comparisons and Possessives
Comparing objects and indicating ownership without repeating the noun.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Comparison | más + [adjective] + que | más pesada que |
| Possessive | el mío / la mía | la mía (mine - referring to the backpack) |
More examples
Me he cepillado los dientes después de cenar.
I have brushed my teeth after having dinner.
Combines a reflexive verb with the Present Perfect.
Tus zapatos son más grandes que los míos.
Your shoes are bigger than mine.
Plural comparison and possessive.