Spanish · A1 · Milestone
First Milestone in Spanish
This guide reviews essential vocabulary and basic sentence structures used during a baby's daily routine, focusing on comfort, presence, and simple objects.
What you'll learn
- Use basic greetings and expressions of comfort
- Distinguish between 'ser' (traits) and 'estar' (location)
- Identify common baby items like blankets and bibs
- Apply possessive adjectives like 'your' and 'our'
Spanish phrases for first milestone
¡Buenos días, pequeño!
Good morning, little one!
'Pequeño' is used for a boy; use 'pequeña' for a girl.
Estoy aquí contigo.
I am here with you.
'Contigo' is a unique form of 'con' (with) and 'ti' (you).
¿Quieres un poco de leche?
Would you like some milk?
'Quieres' is the informal way to ask 'do you want'.
Aquí hay dos calcetines.
Here are two socks.
'Hay' is used for both 'there is' and 'there are'.
Esta es tu manta.
This is your blanket.
'Esta' is feminine to match the noun 'manta'.
Tu babero es verde.
Your bib is green.
Colors like 'verde' usually follow the noun they describe.
Puedes agarrar mi mano.
You can hold my hand.
'Puedes' comes from the verb 'poder' (to be able to).
Este es nuestro peluche.
This is our teddy.
'Nuestro' must match the masculine noun 'peluche'.
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Manta
Blanket
A feminine noun ending in 'a'.
Babero
Bib
A masculine noun ending in 'o'.
Calcetines
Socks
Plural masculine noun; singular is 'calcetín'.
Peluche
Teddy / Stuffed animal
Literally means 'plush'.
Ser vs. Estar (To Be)
In Spanish, we use 'Estar' for locations and temporary states, while 'Ser' is used for inherent characteristics.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Location (Estar) | Estoy aquí | I am here (right now). |
| Characteristic (Ser) | Es verde | It is green (its color). |
Possessive Adjectives
Words that show ownership. They must match the gender and number of the object being possessed.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Your (singular) | Tu | Tu manta (Your blanket) |
| Our (masculine) | Nuestro | Nuestro peluche (Our teddy) |
More examples
Tu peluche está aquí.
Your teddy is here.
Uses 'está' for location.
La manta es muy suave.
The blanket is very soft.
Uses 'es' for a characteristic.