Spanish · A1 · Family moment
Sleepy Little Snuggles in Spanish
Settle down together with soft words and cosy cuddles using simple Spanish phrases to end the day calmly.
What you'll learn
- Learn how to suggest activities using 'Vamos a' (Let's).
- Identify common bedtime verbs and nouns.
- Practice basic evening routine vocabulary in Spanish.
Spanish phrases for sleepy little snuggles
Vamos a darnos un abrazo.
Let's have a cuddle.
Literally: 'Let's give each other a hug'.
Vamos a leer un libro.
Let's read a book.
'Leer' means to read.
Vamos a ver los dibujos.
Let's look at the pictures.
'Dibujos' can mean drawings or pictures in a book.
Vamos a cantar una canción.
Let's sing a song.
'Canción' means song.
Vamos a decir buenas noches.
Let's say goodnight.
'Decir' means to say.
Vamos a cerrar las cortinas.
Let's close the curtains.
'Cerrar' means to close.
Vamos a acostarnos.
Let's lie down.
A reflexive verb used for going to bed.
Vamos a descansar ahora.
Let's rest now.
'Ahora' means now.
Hear these phrases and practise them
Tildi plays every phrase out loud, tests you in five-minute lessons and builds them into bedtime stories from your own picture books.
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Abrazo
Hug / Cuddle
Commonly used for physical affection.
Libro
Book
A masculine noun (el libro).
Dibujos
Pictures / Illustrations
Also used for cartoons.
Buenas noches
Goodnight
Used as both a greeting and a farewell in the evening.
Using 'Let's' in Spanish
To say 'Let's' in Spanish at this level, use 'Vamos a' followed by a verb in its base (infinitive) form. It literally means 'We are going to'.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | Vamos a + [verb] | Vamos a cantar (Let's sing) |
| Reflexive | Vamos a + [verb]nos | Vamos a acostarnos (Let's lie down / go to bed) |
More examples
¡Vamos a dormir!
Let's sleep!
Short and sweet for the end of the night.
Vamos a soñar con ángeles.
Let's dream of angels.
A traditional sweet phrase for children.