Spanish · A2 · Milestone
A2 first milestone in Spanish
At the A2 level, you can now describe complex play scenarios, compare objects, and explain reasons using connected sentences. This milestone focuses on using Spanish to facilitate shared activities with your child.
What you'll learn
- Share and describe joint accomplishments using the perfect tense
- Compare objects and assign ownership during play
- Explain reasons and thoughts using 'porque' and 'que'
- Give clear instructions and sequence actions
Spanish phrases for a2 first milestone
Hemos construido un puente para el tren.
We have built a bridge for the train.
Uses 'hemos' (we have) + past participle for recent actions.
Este puente es más largo que el viejo.
This bridge is longer than the old one.
Use 'más... que' for comparisons.
¿Me puedes prestar tu locomotora?
Can you lend me your engine?
'Me' is the recipient (indirect object) placed before the verb.
El vagón verde es el mío.
The green carriage is mine.
'El mío' is a standalone possessive pronoun.
Nos estamos sentando porque el juego está empezando.
We are sitting down because the game is starting.
Combines a reflexive verb (sentarse) with a reason (porque).
Creo que todos tienen billete.
I think that everyone has a ticket.
'Que' connects your thought to the statement.
Niños, enseñen sus boletos al abuelo.
Children, show your tickets to Grandpa.
A plural imperative (command) for a group.
Primero, el tren pasa por encima del puente.
First, the train goes over the bridge.
'Primero' helps sequence the steps of the game.
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puente
bridge
Masculine noun.
locomotora
engine / locomotive
Used for the front part of the train.
vagón
carriage / train car
Also commonly used for wagons.
billete / boleto
ticket
'Billete' is common in Spain; 'boleto' is common in Latin America.
The Perfect Tense (Pretérito Perfecto)
To talk about what you 'have done' recently, use 'haber' + the past participle (ending in -ado or -ido).
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| We have built | Hemos construido | Hemos construido una torre. |
| I have finished | He terminado | He terminado mi dibujo. |
Possessive Pronouns
Instead of saying 'my car', you can say 'mine' (el mío/la mía). Use the article that matches the object.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| It is mine (masc.) | Es el mío | Ese juguete es el mío. |
| It is mine (fem.) | Es la mía | La pieza es la mía. |
Connecting Sentences
Use 'porque' to give a reason and 'que' to report a thought or observation.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Because | Porque | Limpio porque está sucio. |
| That | Que | Veo que estás listo. |
More examples
¡Mira! Mi tren es más rápido que el tuyo.
Look! My train is faster than yours.
Comparison and possessive used in play.
Primero jugamos y después merendamos.
First we play and then we have a snack.
Sequencing daily activities.
Me lavo las manos porque vamos a comer.
I wash my hands because we are going to eat.
Reflexive verb and explanation.