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Spot Along the Way in Spanish
This guide helps you practice Spanish with your child while walking home, focusing on simple observations and pointing out familiar sights using 'There is' and 'I see'.
What you'll learn
- Use 'Hay' to express that something exists or is present.
- Use 'Veo' to describe what you are looking at.
- Identify everyday objects and people in the neighborhood.
- Practice basic adjective placement and the personal 'a'.
Spanish phrases for spot along the way
Ahí está tu amigo.
There is your friend.
We use 'Ahí está' when pointing to a specific person's location.
Veo a tu maestro.
I see your teacher.
The 'a' is required in Spanish when the object of the verb is a specific person (the personal 'a').
Hay un perro.
There is a dog.
'Hay' is used for both 'there is' and 'there are'.
Veo una bicicleta roja.
I see a red bike.
Notice that the color 'roja' comes after the noun 'bicicleta'.
Ahí está el parque.
There is the playground.
'El parque' is commonly used for both a park and a playground.
Veo un pájaro.
I see a bird.
A simple way to share what you notice.
Hay un balón.
There is a football.
'Balón' refers specifically to a sports ball, like a soccer ball.
Veo nuestra casa.
I see our house.
'Nuestra' means 'our' and matches the feminine noun 'casa'.
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Try it free for 7 daysKey words
Hay
There is / There are
This word never changes, regardless of whether you are talking about one thing or many.
Veo
I see
From the verb 'ver' (to see).
Balón
Ball (sports)
Use 'pelota' for smaller balls (like tennis) and 'balón' for larger ones (like soccer).
Maestro / Maestra
Teacher
Use 'maestro' for a male and 'maestra' for a female teacher.
Expressing Existence and Sight
In Spanish, 'Hay' is a very useful word because it doesn't change for singular or plural items. When using 'Veo' (I see) with people, you must add the 'personal a'.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Existence (Hay) | Hay + Noun | Hay un gato (There is a cat). |
| Seeing People | Veo + a + Person | Veo a mamá (I see mom). |
| Adjectives | Noun + Color | El carro azul (The blue car). |
More examples
¿Qué ves?
What do you see?
Ask this to encourage your child to participate.
Veo un árbol grande.
I see a big tree.
Adding 'grande' (big) helps expand vocabulary.
Hay muchas flores.
There are many flowers.
Showing how 'Hay' works for plural items too.