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Ready Little One in Spanish
This guide helps parents navigate the morning routine of getting dressed and moving together. We focus on daily actions using reflexive verbs which correspond to English phrasal verbs like 'put on' or 'get up'.
What you'll learn
- Learn to name common items of clothing like socks and coats.
- Understand how to use reflexive pronouns (me, te, nos) for personal routines.
- Practice inviting your child to move or follow you using 'Ven' (Come).
Spanish phrases for ready little one
Vamos a ponerte los calcetines.
Let's put on your socks.
'Ponerte' combines the verb 'put' with 'te' (for you).
Vamos a ponerte el gorro.
Let's put on your hat.
'El gorro' refers to a winter hat or beanie.
Me voy a poner el abrigo.
I'll put on my coat.
'Me voy a poner' literally means 'I am going to put on myself'.
Vamos a ponerte la chaqueta.
Let's put on your jacket.
'Chaqueta' is a general term for a jacket.
Me levanto ahora.
I'll get up now.
Using the present tense 'me levanto' is common for immediate future actions.
Vamos a levantarnos despacio.
Let's get up slowly.
'-nos' is added to the end of the verb to mean 'us'.
Ven, pequeño.
Come along, little one.
'Ven' is a friendly command to say 'come'.
Ven conmigo.
Come along with me.
'Conmigo' is a special word meaning 'with me'.
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Calcetines
Socks
Always plural when referring to a pair.
Abrigo
Coat
Usually refers to a heavier outer layer for cold weather.
Despacio
Slowly
A useful adverb for guiding toddlers.
Ponerse
To put on (oneself)
The 'se' at the end indicates the action is done to a person.
Reflexive Pronouns
While English uses particles like 'on' or 'up', Spanish uses pronouns to show who the action is for. These can be attached to the end of an infinitive verb.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| For me | Me | Me pongo (I put on) |
| For you | Te | Ponerte (To put on you) |
| For us | Nos | Levantarnos (To get us up) |
Using 'Vamos a'
To say 'Let's [do something]', the most common A1 structure is 'Vamos a' followed by the verb.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Let's go | Vamos a + verb | Vamos a comer (Let's eat) |
More examples
¡A vestirse!
Time to get dressed!
A common phrase used to start the dressing routine.
Ponte los zapatos.
Put on your shoes.
A direct command using 'pon' + 'te'.