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Nursery drop-off in Spanish
Dropping your child off at nursery can be emotional. Using calm, repetitive Spanish phrases can help create a reassuring routine for both parent and child while practicing basic present tense verbs.
What you'll learn
- Learn simple greetings and goodbyes for nursery drop-off
- Understand the use of the present tense for immediate and future actions
- Acquire vocabulary related to nursery and daily routines
Spanish phrases for nursery drop-off
Estamos en la guardería.
We are at nursery.
Uses 'estamos' (we are) to indicate current location.
Dame un beso.
Give me a kiss.
A short, affectionate command commonly used with children.
Te recojo luego.
I will pick you up later.
Spanish often uses the present tense 'recojo' to talk about planned actions in the near future.
Que tengas un buen día.
Have a lovely day.
A standard warm wish when leaving someone.
Tus amigos están aquí.
Your friends are here.
Helps direct the child's attention to their social environment.
Yo también te echo de menos.
I miss you too.
'Echar de menos' is a common idiomatic expression for 'to miss'.
Mamá siempre vuelve.
Mummy always comes back.
A reassuring phrase using the verb 'volver' (to return).
Nos vemos esta tarde.
See you this afternoon.
Literally 'We see each other this afternoon.' A very natural goodbye.
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La guardería
Nursery / Daycare
The building or institution where young children are cared for.
Luego
Later
A useful time marker for transition.
Siempre
Always
Used to provide comfort and regularity.
Tarde
Afternoon / Evening
Refers to the time after lunch until dark.
Present Tense for Future Actions
In Spanish, you can use the simple present tense to talk about things that will happen very soon, like picking someone up.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I pick up | Recojo | Te recojo a las cuatro. |
| I come back | Vuelvo | Vuelvo pronto. |
The Verb 'Estar' (To Be)
Used for locations and temporary states (how someone is feeling).
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| We are | Estamos | Estamos listos. |
| They are | Están | Tus juguetes están allí. |
More examples
¿Dónde está tu mochila?
Where is your backpack?
Good for checking belongings before you leave.
Pásalo muy bien con la profesora.
Have a great time with the teacher.
Encouraging positive interaction with staff.
Un abrazo grande.
A big hug.
Used when saying goodbye.