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Gentle Group Guidance in Spanish
This guide helps parents transition from addressing a single child to managing groups of children and interacting politely with healthcare professionals. You will learn how to use plural commands for children and the formal 'usted' form for doctors and nurses.
What you'll learn
- Form plural informal commands (vosotros) for groups of children.
- Use polite singular commands (usted) for professionals.
- Request assistance politely in a medical setting.
- Manage group activities like playgroup sessions.
Spanish phrases for gentle group guidance
Pequeños, sentaos en la alfombra.
Little ones, sit down on the mat.
'Sentaos' is the plural informal command for the reflexive verb 'sentarse'.
Los dos, venid aquí para un abrazo.
Both of you, come here for a cuddle.
'Venid' is the plural command for 'venir'. 'Los dos' means 'both of you'.
Pequeños, mirad al osito.
Little ones, look at the teddy.
'Mirad' is the plural command for 'mirar'.
Los dos, aplaudid.
Both of you, clap your hands.
'Aplaudid' is the plural command for 'aplaudir'.
Doctor, por favor, mire la piel de mi bebé.
Doctor, please look at my baby's skin.
'Mire' is the polite 'usted' command for 'mirar'.
Enfermera, por favor, pese a mi bebé.
Nurse, please weigh my baby.
'Pese' is the polite command for 'pesar'.
Doctor, por favor, muéstreme la tabla de crecimiento.
Doctor, please show me the growth chart.
'Muéstreme' combines the command 'muestre' with 'me' (to me).
Enfermera, por favor, deme una toalla limpia.
Nurse, please give me a clean towel.
'Deme' is the polite command for 'dar' plus 'me'.
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Pequeños
Little ones
A plural, affectionate way to address children.
Osito
Teddy bear
The diminutive form of 'oso' (bear).
Tabla de crecimiento
Growth chart
Specifically used in pediatric check-ups.
Limpia
Clean
The adjective must match the feminine noun 'toalla'.
Plural Informal Commands (Vosotros)
In Spain, when giving orders to a group you know well (like children), you replace the final -r of the infinitive with a -d. For reflexive verbs, you use -aos.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Mirar | Mirad | ¡Mirad esto! |
| Sentarse | Sentaos | Sentaos, por favor. |
| Venir | Venid | Venid aquí. |
Polite Singular Commands (Usted)
To be polite with professionals, swap the ending: -ar verbs take -e, and -er/-ir verbs take -a.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Mire (Mirar) | Mire | Mire el termómetro. |
| Pese (Pesar) | Pese | Pese al niño. |
| Deme (Dar + me) | Deme | Deme el informe. |
More examples
¡Niños, comed la fruta!
Children, eat the fruit!
A plural informal command using 'comer'.
Dra. García, ayúdeme, por favor.
Dr. Garcia, help me, please.
A polite singular command using 'ayudar'.
Los dos, jugad tranquilos.
Both of you, play quietly.
Plural command for 'jugar'.