Spanish · A2 · Milestone
A2 three-quarter milestone in Spanish
Congratulations on reaching the three-quarter mark of A2! This milestone focuses on growing independence and connecting ideas. You'll learn to express complex thoughts using the Pretérito Perfecto (have done), polite requests, and comparative adjectives to help your child describe the world around them.
What you'll learn
- Describe recent actions using the present perfect tense.
- Form polite requests and indirect questions.
- Compare objects using 'taller than' or 'wider than'.
- Connect sentences using 'because', 'before', and 'still'.
Spanish phrases for a2 three-quarter milestone
He puesto una sorpresita en el bolso.
I've put a little surprise into the bag.
Uses 'He puesto' (I have put), an irregular past participle.
¿Podrías decirme dónde está la entrada?
Could you tell me where the entrance is?
'Podrías' is the polite conditional form of 'can'.
Ya puedo cepillarme el pelo sin tu ayuda.
I can brush my hair without your help now.
'Cepillarme' is reflexive; the pronoun 'me' attaches to the end of the infinitive.
Lo hemos recogido todo porque nos vamos pronto.
We've packed everything because we're leaving soon.
'Porque' (because) connects the reason to the action.
Antes de empezar, ¿podrías enseñarme tu plan?
Before we start, could you show me your plan?
'Antes de' is followed by the infinitive 'empezar' when the subject doesn't change.
Esta torre es más alta que la mía, pero la mía es más ancha.
This tower is taller than mine, but mine is wider.
Uses 'más [adjective] que' for comparisons.
Creo que hemos encontrado el lugar correcto.
I think that we've found the right place.
'Hemos encontrado' is the present perfect for 'we have found'.
El primer intento no funcionó. Aun así, hemos seguido.
The first try didn't work. Still, we've carried on.
'Aun así' translates to 'still' or 'even so' to show contrast.
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Sin
Without
A useful preposition for expressing independence.
Aun así
Still / Even so
Used to connect two sentences where the second is surprising given the first.
Podrías
Could you (singular)
The conditional form of 'poder' (to be able to), used for politeness.
La entrada
The entrance
A common noun for navigating public spaces.
The Present Perfect (Pretérito Perfecto)
Used for actions that have happened recently or have a connection to the present. Formed with the verb 'haber' + the past participle (-ado for -ar verbs, -ido for -er/-ir verbs).
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I have (He) | He + participle | He comido (I have eaten). |
| We have (Hemos) | Hemos + participle | Hemos jugado (We have played). |
Comparatives
To compare two things, use 'más' (more) or 'menos' (less) before the adjective, followed by 'que' (than).
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Taller than | más alto/a que | Él es más alto que yo. |
| Wider than | más ancho/a que | El camino es más ancho que la acera. |
More examples
¿Has visto mis llaves? Las he dejado en la mesa.
Have you seen my keys? I've left them on the table.
Example of a conversation using the present perfect.
Mi perro es más pequeño que el tuyo.
My dog is smaller than yours.
Simple comparative structure.
No tenemos hambre, pero aun así hemos merendado.
We aren't hungry, but we've had a snack anyway.
Using 'aun así' to show contrast.