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Halfway Milestone Chest in Spanish
Congratulations on reaching this milestone! This guide reviews essential everyday phrases for parents, covering school, hobbies, weather, and encouraging words to use with your children.
What you'll learn
- Review daily school and activity routines
- Express emotions and pride
- Describe current weather and future plans
- Practice common household vocabulary like 'coins' and 'pockets'
Spanish phrases for halfway milestone chest
¿Tienes tarea?
Do you have any homework?
A simple way to check in about schoolwork using the 'tú' form of 'tener'.
Vamos a leer juntos.
Let's read together.
'Vamos a' followed by a verb is a great way to say 'Let's'.
Tienes natación el martes.
You have swimming on Tuesday.
Remember, days of the week in Spanish are not capitalized.
Estoy orgulloso de ti.
I am proud of you.
Use 'orgulloso' for a male speaker and 'orgullosa' for a female speaker.
Hay algunas monedas en tu bolsillo.
There are some coins in your pocket.
'Hay' works for both 'there is' and 'there are'.
Pon tu diente en una caja, por favor.
Put your tooth in a box, please.
'Pon' is the command form of the verb 'poner' (to put).
Vamos a ver a tu amigo.
We are going to meet your friend.
'Ver' literally means 'to see', but is commonly used for meeting up with friends.
Hace sol hoy.
It is sunny today.
Weather expressions often use the verb 'hacer' (to make/do).
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Tarea
Homework
Used mostly in Latin America; in Spain, 'deberes' is more common.
Bolsillo
A useful word for laundry day or finding treasures!
Martes
Tuesday
Spanish weeks usually start on Monday (lunes).
Monedas
Coins
From the word 'moneda'.
The Versatile 'Hay'
In English, we switch between 'there is' (singular) and 'there are' (plural). In Spanish, 'Hay' stays exactly the same for both.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Singular | Hay un libro | There is a book |
| Plural | Hay monedas | There are coins |
Expressing Pride
Spanish adjectives change based on the gender of the person speaking. Use 'estar' because feelings can change.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Male Parent | Estoy orgulloso | I (Dad) am proud |
| Female Parent | Estoy orgullosa | I (Mom) am proud |
More examples
¿Tienes tarea hoy?
Do you have homework today?
Adding 'hoy' (today) to the end of the sentence.
Hay un dulce en tu bolsillo.
There is a candy in your pocket.
Applying the 'Hay' and 'bolsillo' vocabulary.
Hace sol, vamos a jugar.
It is sunny, let's go play.
Combining weather and 'vamos a' to suggest an activity.