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Time to Unplug in Spanish
This guide helps parents transition children away from screens and into calming offline activities using gentle suggestions and polite requests.
What you'll learn
- Invite your child to do activities together using 'Let's'
- Ask your child to put away devices politely
- Identify common words for electronics and relaxation
Spanish phrases for time to unplug
Vamos a tomar un descanso.
Let's take a break.
'Vamos a' is a simple way for A1 learners to say 'Let's'.
Por favor, guarda tu teléfono.
Please put your phone away.
'Guarda' comes from 'guardar', meaning to put away or save.
Vamos afuera.
Let's go outside.
'Afuera' means outside or outdoors.
Por favor, siéntate conmigo.
Please sit with me.
'Siéntate' is the reflexive command for 'sit down'.
Vamos a beber un poco de agua.
Let's have some water.
Literally 'Let's drink a little water'.
Por favor, cierra tu portátil.
Please close your laptop.
In Spain, 'portátil' is used; in Latin America, 'computadora' is common.
Vamos a leer juntos.
Let's read together.
'Juntos' is for a group; use 'juntas' if everyone is female.
Por favor, descansa un momento.
Please rest for a moment.
'Descansa' is a gentle command to relax.
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El teléfono
The phone
Often shortened to 'el móvil' in Spain.
El portátil
The laptop
Refers to a portable computer.
Un descanso
A break
Used for a pause in activity.
Afuera
Outside
Indicates location or direction away from the interior.
Using 'Vamos a' for 'Let's'
To suggest a shared activity in a simple way, use 'Vamos a' (We are going to) followed by the base form of the verb (infinitive).
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Let's eat | Vamos a + comer | Vamos a comer. |
| Let's play | Vamos a + jugar | Vamos a jugar. |
Soft Imperatives (Commands)
To make a request sound soft and polite for a child, use the 'tú' command form and always add 'Por favor'.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Close | Cierra | Cierra la puerta, por favor. |
| Look | Mira | Mira esto, por favor. |
More examples
Vamos a caminar, por favor guarda tu teléfono.
Let's go for a walk, please put your phone away.
Combining a suggestion with a soft command.
Es hora de descansar. Vamos a leer.
It's time to rest. Let's read.
Using 'Es hora de' (It is time to) to set a transition.