Spanish · A1 · Family moment
Our School Morning in Spanish
This guide focuses on simple present tense verbs to describe the daily routine of heading to school, helping parents narrate actions to their children in Spanish.
What you'll learn
- Master basic present tense verb endings (-ar, -er, -ir)
- Learn vocabulary related to school supplies and the journey
- Practice common daily routine phrases
Spanish phrases for our school morning
Yo llevo tu lonchera.
I carry your lunchbox.
'Llevar' is a versatile verb meaning to carry or to take.
Tú preparas tu mochila.
You pack your school bag.
'Preparar' is used here to describe organizing or packing the bag.
Caminamos a la escuela.
We walk to school.
The 'nosotros' (we) is implied by the verb ending '-amos'.
Ves a tus amigos.
You see your friends.
We use the 'personal a' before 'tus amigos' because they are people.
Espero en la puerta.
I wait at the gate.
'Puerta' can mean door or gate.
Aprendes palabras nuevas.
You learn new words.
Note that the adjective 'nuevas' comes after the noun 'palabras'.
Decimos adiós.
We say goodbye.
'Decimos' comes from the verb 'decir'.
Vuelvo más tarde.
I come back later.
'Volver' is the root verb, meaning to return.
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lonchera
lunchbox
Commonly used in Latin America; 'fiambrera' is used in Spain.
mochila
backpack / school bag
A essential word for the school routine.
escuela
school
Refers to the physical building and the institution.
amigos
friends
Use 'amigas' if referring to a group of only girls.
Present Tense Endings
Spanish verbs change their endings based on who is performing the action. For A1 learners, focus on 'Yo' (I), 'Tú' (You), and 'Nosotros' (We).
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Yo (I) | Ends in -o | Yo llev-o (I carry) |
| Tú (You) | Ends in -as or -es | Tú aprend-es (You learn) |
| Nosotros (We) | Ends in -amos, -emos, or -imos | Camin-amos (We walk) |
More examples
¿Llevas la mochila?
Are you carrying the backpack?
In Spanish, the question is formed by raising the pitch at the end of the sentence.
Yo espero aquí.
I wait here.
'Aquí' means 'here'.
Aprendemos mucho.
We learn a lot.
Using 'mucho' to emphasize the action.