Test de Verbos Españoles: Llena los Espacios en Blanco (Sujetos Singulares)
Completa cada oración con la forma correcta del verbo entre paréntesis.
- Ser (to be)
a. Yo______ estudiante de español.
b. Tú _______muy inteligente.
c. Usted_______ el nuevo profesor, ¿verdad?
d. Él ____de Madrid.
e. Ella _____ médica en el hospital local.
- Estar (to be – temporary state/location)
a. Yo en la biblioteca estudiando.
b. Tú muy cansado hoy.
c. Usted invitado a la fiesta esta noche.
d. Él feliz con su nuevo trabajo.
e. Ella __ preparada para el examen. - Ir (to go)
a. Yo al mercado todos los sábados.
b. Tú a la escuela en autobús.
c. Usted a la reunión mañana, ¿no?
d. Él al gimnasio tres veces por semana.
e. Ella __ al cine esta noche. - Tener (to have)
a. Yo dos hermanos y una hermana.
b. Tú muchos libros interesantes.
c. Usted una cita con el dentista hoy.
d. Él que terminar este proyecto pronto.
e. Ella __ una casa grande con jardín. - Hacer (to do/make)
a. Yo ejercicio todas las mañanas.
b. Tú la tarea después de cenar.
c. Usted un trabajo excelente, felicidades.
d. Él un pastel para el cumpleaños de su madre.
e. Ella __ muchas preguntas en clase.
Thursday, Aug. 30 (in Medellin)
A is always pronounced like the ‘a’ in “father”
E is always pronounced like the ‘e’ in “bet”
I is always pronounced like the ‘ee’ in “feet”
O is always pronounced like the ‘o’ in “go”
U is always pronounced like the ‘oo’ in “boot”
A is always pronounced like the ‘a’ in “spa”
E is always pronounced like the ‘e’ in “set”
I is always pronounced like the ‘i’ in “machine”
O is always pronounced like the ‘o’ in “more”
U is always pronounced like the ‘u’ in “rule”
Today, lets review:
1.- some the basic greetings and introductions:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| ¡Hola! ¿Qué tal? | Hello! How are you? |
| Buenos días | Good morning |
| Buenas tardes | Good afternoon |
| Buenas noches | Good evening/night |
| ¿Cómo estás? | How are you? |
| Mucho gusto | Nice to meet you |
| Encantado/a | Pleased to meet you |
| ¿Cómo te llamas? | What’s your name? |
| Me llamo… | My name is… |
| ¿De dónde eres? | Where are you from? |
| Soy de… | I’m from… |
| ¿Qué te trae por Panamá? | What brings you to Panama? |
| Estoy de vacaciones | I’m on vacation |
| Estoy aquí por negocios | I’m here for business |
| ¡Qué chévere! | How cool! (Very common in Panama) |
| ¿Todo bien? | Is everything alright? |
| Tranquilo/a | Take it easy/Relax |
| Con permiso | Excuse me (when passing by) |
| Disculpe | Excuse me (to get attention) |
| Gracias | Thank you |
| De nada | You’re welcome |
| Hasta luego | See you later |
| Nos vemos | See you |
| Que le vaya bien | Have a good day (formal) |
| Cuídate | Take care |
2.- Your five/ten words that you might have
3.- Review these 50 regular verbs with -ing form
| English (-ing form) | Spanish | English (-ing form) | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Caminando | Talking | Hablando |
| Eating | Comiendo | Drinking | Bebiendo |
| Writing | Escribiendo | Reading | Leyendo |
| Listening | Escuchando | Watching | Mirando |
| Working | Trabajando | Studying | Estudiando |
| Playing | Jugando | Dancing | Bailando |
| Singing | Cantando | Cooking | Cocinando |
| Cleaning | Limpiando | Washing | Lavando |
| Sleeping | Durmiendo | Running | Corriendo |
| Swimming | Nadando | Jumping | Saltando |
| Laughing | Riendo | Crying | Llorando |
| Thinking | Pensando | Drawing | Dibujando |
| Painting | Pintando | Shopping | Comprando |
| Driving | Conduciendo | Flying | Volando |
| Waiting | Esperando | Helping | Ayudando |
| Learning | Aprendiendo | Teaching | Enseñando |
| Traveling | Viajando | Visiting | Visitando |
| Calling | Llamando | Texting | Enviando mensajes |
| Sharing | Compartiendo | Asking | Preguntando |
| Answering | Respondiendo | Closing | Cerrando |
| Opening | Abriendo | Selling | Vendiendo |
| Buying | Comprando | Paying | Pagando |
| Saving | Ahorrando | Spending | Gastando |
| Raining | Lloviendo | Snowing | Nevando |
| Growing | Creciendo | Living | Viviendo |
4.- Ill answer all questions that you may have (concerning the Spanish Language)
5.- Im planning to take you to Laureles area and around the Bolivariana Pontificiana University and be back by 1.30pm
Monday, Aug. 26
Medellin, Colombia
15 common words and phrases used by locals in Medellín (part of the “paisa” culture in Antioquia) along with their meanings in English:
| Paisa Word/Phrase | English Meaning |
|---|---|
| Parce | Friend, buddy |
| Pues | Well, then |
| Güevón | Dude (can be affectionate or insulting) |
| Chimba | Cool, awesome (or terrible, depending on context) |
| Parcero/a | Friend, pal |
| Qué más? | What’s up? |
| Marcar calavera | To stand someone up |
| Dar papaya | To make oneself vulnerable |
| Perratiar | To party |
| Sisas | Yes |
| Nea | Dude (usually lower class) |
| Gonorrea | Damn! (expression of surprise) |
| Bacano | Cool, great |
| Abrirse | To leave |
| Paila | Bad, unfortunate |
Friday, Aug. 23
| Spanish Letter | Pronunciation Guide | Example Word |
|---|---|---|
| A | ‘a’ as in “father” | Father |
| B | ‘b’ as in “bed” | Bed |
| C | ‘c’ as in “cat” or ‘th’ as in “think” (before e/i) | Cat / Think |
| D | ‘d’ as in “day” | Day |
| E | ‘e’ as in “bet” | Bet |
| F | ‘f’ as in “fun” | Fun |
| G | ‘g’ as in “go” or ‘h’ as in “hello” (before e/i) | Go / Hello |
| H | silent (not pronounced) | – |
| I | ‘ee’ as in “feet” | Feet |
| J | ‘h’ as in “hello” | Hello |
| K | ‘k’ as in “kite” | Kite |
| L | ‘l’ as in “love” | Love |
| M | ‘m’ as in “mom” | Mom |
| N | ‘n’ as in “no” | No |
| Ñ | ‘ny’ as in “canyon” | Canyon |
| O | ‘o’ as in “go” | Go |
| P | ‘p’ as in “pet” | Pet |
| Q | ‘k’ as in “kite” | Kite |
| R | ‘r’ as in “run” (but rolled) | Run |
| S | ‘s’ as in “sun” | Sun |
| T | ‘t’ as in “top” | Top |
| U | ‘oo’ as in “boot” | Boot |
| V | ‘b’ as in “bed” | Bed |
| W | ‘w’ as in “win” (rare in Spanish) | Win |
| X | ‘ks’ as in “box” | Box |
| Y | ‘y’ as in “yes” | Yes |
| Z | ‘th’ as in “think” or ‘s’ as in “sun” | Think / Sun |
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| Verb | Yo | Tú | Usted | Él | Ella |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ser | Yo soy un estudiante. | Tú eres de Canadá. | Usted es un turista. | Él es mi amigo. | Ella es una profesora. |
| Estar | Yo estoy en Panamá. | Tú estás en la playa. | Usted está en el hotel. | Él está en el mercado. | Ella está enferma. |
| Querer | Yo quiero aprender español. | Tú quieres visitar El Valle. | Usted quiere reservar un tour. | Él quiere hablar con el guía. | Ella quiere comprar recuerdos. |
| Tener | Yo tengo un cuaderno. | Tú tienes un mapa. | Usted tiene un teléfono. | Él tiene una cámara. | Ella tiene un abrigo. |
| Hacer | Yo hago ejercicio por la mañana. | Tú haces las tareas. | Usted hace una pregunta. | Él hace un pastel. | Ella hace una llamada. |
Each vowel in Spanish has a single, clear sound that doesn’t change:
- A is always pronounced like the ‘a’ in “father”
- E is always pronounced like the ‘e’ in “bet”
- I is always pronounced like the ‘ee’ in “feet”
- O is always pronounced like the ‘o’ in “go”
- U is always pronounced like the ‘oo’ in “boot”
This consistency makes Spanish pronunciation much more predictable than English, which will help you as you learn new words.
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Certainly! I’m happy to create a table chart with Spanish sentences using the verbs ser, estar, hacer, tener, and querer, incorporating words that David has already learned. Here’s the table:
| Verb | Spanish Sentences |
|---|---|
| Ser | 1. Mi padre es médico en el valle. |
| 2. Las botas son un conjunto importante para caminar. | |
| 3. El español es una lengua fonética. | |
| Estar | 1. Estoy en el mercado de artesanías. |
| 2. ¿Estás listo para ir al spa? | |
| 3. La cascada está cerca de aquí. | |
| Hacer | 1. Voy a hacer una apuesta contigo sobre el juego. |
| 2. ¿Qué quieres hacer en El Valle de Antón? | |
| 3. Hago ejercicio en el parque todos los días. | |
| Tener | 1. Tengo que practicar la pronunciación de las vocales. |
| 2. ¿Tienes una máquina de café en tu habitación? | |
| 3. Ellos tienen muchas artesanías de Panamá. | |
| Querer | 1. Quiero aprender más sobre la cultura panameña. |
| 2. ¿Quieres ir a La India Dormida este fin de semana? | |
| 3. No queremos salir del hotel porque está lloviendo. |
These sentences incorporate vocabulary related to Panama, tourist attractions, and common items that David has likely encountered in his lessons. They also reinforce the use of these important verbs in different contexts. This should provide David with good practice material that builds on what he’s already learned.
For Friday, August 16
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of “ser” or “estar”:
- Yo _______ feliz porque estoy aprendiendo español.
- Tú _______ en el mercado de artesanías.
- Él _______ médico en el hospital local.
- Ella _______ enferma y no puede ir a clase hoy.
- Nosotros _______ panameños y amamos nuestro país.
- Ustedes _______ cansados después de caminar por El Valle de Antón.
- La guía turística _______ muy amable con todos.
- Mi amiga _______ lista para ir al spa.
- Los estudiantes _______ ocupados con su tarea de español.
- El mirador más bonito _______ en La India Dormida.
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Table 1: Spanish Verbs
| Infinitive | Meaning | Infinitive | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ser | To be | Ir | To go |
| Estar | To be | Venir | To come |
| Hacer | To do/make | Decir | To say/tell |
| Tener | To have | Poder | To be able to |
| Querer | To want | Saber | To know |
| Hablar | To speak | Comer | To eat |
| Beber | To drink | Vivir | To live |
| Trabajar | To work | Jugar | To play |
| Aprender | To learn | Enseñar | To teach |
| Visitar | To visit | Viajar | To travel |
| Comprar | To buy | Vender | To sell |
| Mirar | To look at | Escuchar | To listen |
| Leer | To read | Escribir | To write |
Table 2: Panama-related Words
| Category | Words | Category | Words |
|---|---|---|---|
| Places | Panama City, Colón, Bocas del Toro, Boquete | Nature | Rainforest, Beach, Mountain, Volcano |
| Casco Viejo, El Valle de Antón, Portobelo | Orchid, Toucan, Sloth, Monkey | ||
| San Blas Islands, Chiriquí, Darién | Coral reef, Mangrove, Waterfall, Jungle | ||
| Panama Canal | Miraflores Locks, Gatún Lake, Culebra Cut | Culture | Pollera, Diablo rojo, Mola, Chiva |
| Pedro Miguel Locks, Canal Zone, Tugboat | Tamborito, Cumbia, Carnival, Sancocho | ||
| Container ship, Toll, Transit, Expansion | Indigenous, Mestizo, Afro-Panamanian | ||
| Food & Drink | Ceviche, Patacones, Arroz con pollo, Yuca | Landmarks | Bridge of the Americas, Biomuseo, Ancon Hill |
| Empanadas, Tres leches, Seco, Chicha | Metropolitan Cathedral, Panama Viejo | ||
| Raspao, Chicheme, Ron abuelo, Seco Herrerano | Amador Causeway, Cinta Costera, F&F Tower |
From my El Valle de Anton article, this selection of words covers various aspects of El Valle de Anton and general travel vocabulary:
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| Valley | Valle |
| Volcano | Volcán |
| Hidden | Escondido |
| Mountain | Montaña |
| Paradise | Paraíso |
| Crater | Cráter |
| Extinct | Extinto |
| Biodiversity | Biodiversidad |
| Picturesque | Pintoresco |
| Escape | Escape |
| Geological | Geológico |
| Fertile | Fértil |
| Lush | Exuberante |
| Scenery | Paisaje |
| Landmark | Punto de referencia |
| Waterfall | Cascada |
| Hike | Caminata |
| Rainforest | Selva tropical |
| Hot springs | Aguas termales |
| Zoo | Zoológico |
| Botanical | Botánico |
| Butterfly | Mariposa |
| Sanctuary | Santuario |
| Market | Mercado |
| Handicraft | Artesanía |
| Produce | Productos agrícolas |
| Delicacy | Delicia |
| Petroglyph | Petroglifo |
| Museum | Museo |
| Artifact | Artefacto |
| Birdwatching | Observación de aves |
| Horseback riding | Paseo a caballo |
| Mountain biking | Ciclismo de montaña |
| Canopy | Dosel |
| Zipline | Tirolesa |
| Accommodation | Alojamiento |
| Resort | Complejo turístico |
| Cuisine | Cocina |
| Ingredient | Ingrediente |
| Adventure | Aventura |
| Guide | Guía |
| Transportation | Transporte |
| Attraction | Atracción |
| Experience | Experiencia |
| Itinerary | Itinerario |
| Climate | Clima |
| Landscape | Paisaje |
| Hospitality | Hospitalidad |
| Destination | Destino |
| Memory | Recuerdo |
- Basic Greetings and Introductions
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| ¡Hola! ¿Qué tal? | Hello! How are you? |
| Buenos días | Good morning |
| Buenas tardes | Good afternoon |
| Buenas noches | Good evening/night |
| ¿Cómo estás? | How are you? |
| Mucho gusto | Nice to meet you |
| Encantado/a | Pleased to meet you |
| ¿Cómo te llamas? | What’s your name? |
| Me llamo… | My name is… |
| ¿De dónde eres? | Where are you from? |
| Soy de… | I’m from… |
| ¿Qué te trae por Panamá? | What brings you to Panama? |
| Estoy de vacaciones | I’m on vacation |
| Estoy aquí por negocios | I’m here for business |
| ¡Qué chévere! | How cool! (Very common in Panama) |
| ¿Todo bien? | Is everything alright? |
| Tranquilo/a | Take it easy/Relax |
| Con permiso | Excuse me (when passing by) |
| Disculpe | Excuse me (to get attention) |
| Gracias | Thank you |
| De nada | You’re welcome |
| Hasta luego | See you later |
| Nos vemos | See you |
| Que le vaya bien | Have a good day (formal) |
| Cuídate | Take care |
From my El Valle de Anton blog post, this selection of words covers various aspects of El Valle de Antón and general travel vocabulary:
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| Valley | Valle |
| Volcano | Volcán |
| Hidden | Escondido |
| Mountain | Montaña |
| Paradise | Paraíso |
| Crater | Cráter |
| Extinct | Extinto |
| Biodiversity | Biodiversidad |
| Picturesque | Pintoresco |
| Escape | Escape |
| Geological | Geológico |
| Fertile | Fértil |
| Lush | Exuberante |
| Scenery | Paisaje |
| Landmark | Punto de referencia |
| Waterfall | Cascada |
| Hike | Caminata |
| Rainforest | Selva tropical |
| Hot springs | Aguas termales |
| Zoo | Zoológico |
| Botanical | Botánico |
| Butterfly | Mariposa |
| Sanctuary | Santuario |
| Market | Mercado |
| Handicraft | Artesanía |
| Produce | Productos agrícolas |
| Delicacy | Delicia |
| Petroglyph | Petroglifo |
| Museum | Museo |
| Artifact | Artefacto |
| Birdwatching | Observación de aves |
| Horseback riding | Paseo a caballo |
| Mountain biking | Ciclismo de montaña |
| Canopy | Dosel |
| Zipline | Tirolesa |
| Accommodation | Alojamiento |
| Resort | Complejo turístico |
| Cuisine | Cocina |
| Ingredient | Ingrediente |
| Adventure | Aventura |
| Guide | Guía |
| Transportation | Transporte |
| Attraction | Atracción |
| Experience | Experiencia |
| Itinerary | Itinerario |
| Climate | Clima |
| Landscape | Paisaje |
| Hospitality | Hospitalidad |
| Destination | Destino |
| Memory | Recuerdo |
Some cultural notes to accompany these phrases:
- Panamanians often use “tú” for informal situations, but “usted” is common in formal or professional settings.
- Greeting with a kiss on the cheek is common between women and between men and women who know each other.
- “¿Qué tal?” and “¿Qué más?” are very common informal greetings.
- “Chévere” is widely used in Panama to express that something is cool or great.
- Panamanians often use diminutives (adding -ito/-ita to words) to sound friendlier, like “cafecito” instead of “café”.
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Dear David,
Thank you for choosing me as your Spanish instructor. I’m excited to embark on this learning journey with you over the next 23 days. I’ve carefully designed this course to cater to your specific goals of learning Spanish while also immersing you in the rich culture and history of Panama. Our lessons will not only focus on language skills but also provide insights into our country’s unique heritage, from the marvels of the Panama Canal to the vibrant traditions of our people. I’m committed to making this experience both educational and enjoyable for you. Welcome to the world of Panamanian Spanish – let’s begin this adventure together!
First, let’s outline a study plan that incorporates Spanish language learning