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At the playground in Spanish
This guide helps parents navigate playground activities in Spanish, focusing on safety, sharing, and describing abilities using the verb 'poder' (can).
What you'll learn
- Ask to play on playground equipment
- Give simple safety instructions
- Learn to express ability and inability using 'can' and 'cannot'
- Practice social phrases for sharing and turn-taking
Spanish phrases for at the playground
¿Quieres columpiarte?
Do you want to swing?
'Columpiarse' is the verb used specifically for using a swing.
¡Agárrate fuerte!
Hold on tight!
Use this to ensure your child is holding the chains or bars securely.
Ten cuidado.
Be careful.
A essential phrase for any parent at the park.
Es tu turno.
Your turn now.
Literally 'It is your turn'.
Vamos a compartir el balón.
Let's share the ball.
'Compartir' is the verb for 'to share'.
¿Puedes subir?
Can you climb up?
Uses 'puedes' (you can) to ask about ability.
Despacio, por favor.
Slow down, please.
'Despacio' means 'slowly' or 'slow down'.
Cinco minutos más.
Five more minutes.
A common phrase used when it is almost time to leave.
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el columpio
the swing
The physical seat you swing on.
el tobogán
the slide
The structure children slide down.
el parque
the park
Refers to the playground or park area.
¡Cuidado!
Careful!
A shorter, quicker way to say 'watch out'.
Using 'Poder' (Can / Cannot)
To say someone 'can' do something, use the verb 'poder' followed by an infinitive (the basic form of the next verb). To say someone 'cannot', simply put 'no' before 'poder'.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I can | Yo puedo | Yo puedo saltar. (I can jump.) |
| You can | Tú puedes | ¿Puedes bajar? (Can you go down?) |
| We can | Nosotros podemos | Podemos jugar aquí. (We can play here.) |
| Cannot | No + poder | No puedo correr. (I cannot run.) |
More examples
¿Puedes ver el columpio?
Can you see the swing?
Asking the child to locate the equipment.
No puedes correr en el tobogán.
You cannot run on the slide.
A negative command using 'poder'.
¡Mira! Yo puedo subir solo.
Look! I can climb up alone.
A common phrase a child might say to a parent.