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Bedtime story in Spanish
A gentle guide for parents to use Spanish during the nightly reading ritual, focusing on simple commands and warm closings.
What you'll learn
- Learn to suggest activities using 'Vamos a' (Let's).
- Identify common words related to books and reading.
- Master affectionate bedtime phrases.
Spanish phrases for bedtime story
Vamos a leer un libro.
Let's read a book.
'Vamos a' literally means 'We are going to', but is used for 'Let's'.
¿Qué cuento esta noche?
Which story tonight?
'Cuento' refers specifically to a short story or children's tale.
Mira el dibujo.
Look at the picture.
'Mira' is the friendly command for 'Look'.
Pasa la página.
Turn the page.
'Pasar' means to pass or turn.
El fin.
The end.
A simple way to conclude the story.
Es hora de dormir.
Time to sleep.
'Es hora de' means 'It is time to'.
Dulces sueños.
Sweet dreams.
A direct translation used commonly at bedtime.
Buenas noches, mi amor.
Good night, my love.
A classic, affectionate way to say goodnight.
Hear these phrases and practise them
Tildi plays every phrase out loud, tests you in five-minute lessons and builds them into bedtime stories from your own picture books.
Try it free for 7 daysKey words
Cuento
Story / Tale
Usually refers to fiction or bedtime stories.
Dibujo
Drawing / Picture
Used for the illustrations in a book.
Página
Page
Feminine noun (la página).
Using 'Vamos a' (Let's)
In Spanish, the easiest way to say 'Let's + [verb]' is to use the phrase 'Vamos a' followed by the verb in its infinitive form (ending in -ar, -er, or -ir).
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Let's read | Vamos a + leer | Vamos a leer un cuento. |
| Let's look | Vamos a + mirar | Vamos a mirar el libro. |
| Let's sleep | Vamos a + dormir | Vamos a dormir ya. |
More examples
¿Quieres este cuento? Vamos a leer.
Do you want this story? Let's read.
¡Qué dibujo tan bonito! Pasa la página.
What a pretty picture! Turn the page.
El cuento terminó. Dulces sueños.
The story finished. Sweet dreams.