Spanish · B2 · Everyday language
Anyone Can Join Our Game in Spanish
This guide focuses on inclusive language and fair play rules for children. You will learn how to use 'Quien' clauses to create general statements about behavior and shared responsibilities, suitable for school and playdate environments.
What you'll learn
- Use 'Quien' to translate 'whoever' or 'anyone who' in general statements.
- Formulate inclusive rules for games and school activities.
- Express conditions and consequences regarding sharing and cooperation.
Spanish phrases for anyone can join our game
Quien quiera unirse a nuestro juego es bienvenido.
Whoever wants to join our game is welcome.
Uses 'quien' at the start of the sentence for a general subject.
Quien pida prestados tus lápices de colores tiene que devolverlos.
Whoever borrows your coloured pencils needs to put them back.
'Devolver' is used here for 'putting back' or 'returning' borrowed items.
Quien no entienda los deberes puede pedir ayuda.
Anyone who doesn't understand the homework can ask for help.
'Los deberes' is the standard term for school homework.
Quien elija el primer juego deja que otra persona elija el siguiente.
Whoever chooses the first game lets someone else choose the next one.
Demonstrates the reciprocal 'quien... deja que...' structure.
Quien necesite un descanso puede sentarse a mi lado.
Anyone who needs a break can sit beside me.
'A mi lado' is a friendly way to offer proximity and support.
Quien termine de hacer la mochila primero puede comprobar si las botellas de agua están listas.
Whoever finishes packing first can check whether the water bottles are ready.
'Terminar de' followed by the infinitive is used for finishing an action.
Quien cometa un error al leer merece tiempo para volver a intentarlo.
Anyone who makes a mistake while reading deserves time to try again.
'Volver a intentar' is the standard way to say 'try again'.
Quien invite a un amigo ayuda a que ese amigo se sienta incluido.
Whoever invites a friend over helps make sure that friend feels included.
'Ayuda a que' triggers the subjunctive 'se sienta'.
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unirse
to join
Used for joining a group, game, or activity.
deberes
homework
Commonly used in the plural in Spain; 'tarea' is more common in Latin America.
pedir ayuda
to ask for help
In Spanish, we 'request' (pedir) help rather than 'ask' (preguntar) a question.
sentarse
to sit down
A reflexive verb used for the physical action of sitting.
Relative Clauses with 'Quien'
In Spanish, 'Quien' at the beginning of a sentence functions like 'Whoever' or 'Anyone who'. While German uses a 'wer... der...' structure, Spanish simply uses 'Quien' followed by the verb. If the statement refers to a hypothetical person, the Subjunctive mood is often used (e.g., 'Quien quiera...').
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| General Rule | Quien + [Verb] | Quien pierda, sale. |
| With Subjunctive | Quien + [Subjunctive Verb] | Quien necesite ayuda, que lo diga. |
More examples
Quien llegue tarde tendrá que esperar.
Whoever arrives late will have to wait.
A simple conditional rule for playtime.
Quien termine su dibujo puede usar las pegatinas.
Anyone who finishes their drawing can use the stickers.
A reward-based rule for classroom settings.