Spanish Basic Simple Sentence Structures Flashcards
(85 cards)
What is the structure of the Simple Present in Spanish?
Subject + verb (conjugated) + complement
Example: Yo hablo español. (I speak Spanish.)
When do you use the Simple Present tense?
For habits, general truths, and facts.
What is the structure of the Present Progressive in Spanish?
Subject + estar (conjugated) + verb (-ando/-iendo)
Example: Estoy aprendiendo español. (I am learning Spanish.)
When is the Present Progressive tense used?
For actions happening right now.
What is the structure of the Simple Past in Spanish?
Subject + verb (preterite conjugation) + complement
Example: Ayer fui al mercado. (Yesterday, I went to the market.)
When do you use the Simple Past tense?
For completed past actions.
What is the structure of the Imperfect Past in Spanish?
Subject + verb (imperfect conjugation) + complement
Example: Cuando era niño, jugaba mucho. (When I was a child, I used to play a lot.)
When is the Imperfect Past tense used?
For repeated past actions or descriptions.
What is the structure for Future with ‘Ir a’ in Spanish?
Subject + ir (conjugated) + a + verb (infinitive)
Example: Voy a viajar a España. (I am going to travel to Spain.)
When do you use the Future with ‘Ir a’?
For near-future plans.
What is the structure of Commands in Spanish?
Verb (imperative form) + complement
Example: Escucha bien. (Listen well.)
When are Commands used?
For giving orders or advice.
What is the structure for expressing desires in Spanish?
Subject + querer (conjugated) + verb (infinitive)
Example: Quiero comer algo. (I want to eat something.)
When do you use the structure ‘Querer + Infinitive’?
To express what you want to do.
What is the structure for expressing obligations in Spanish?
Subject + tener (conjugated) + que + verb (infinitive)
Example: Tengo que estudiar más. (I have to study more.)
When is the ‘Tener que + Infinitive’ structure used?
For things you must do.
What is the structure for making comparisons in Spanish?
Subject + verb + más/menos + adjective + que + complement
Example: Este coche es más rápido que aquel. (This car is faster than that one.)
When do you use the comparisons structure?
To compare people, places, or things.
What is the structure for expressing likes in Spanish?
Indirect Object Pronoun + gustar + subject
Example: Me gusta la música. (I like music.)
When is the ‘Gustar’ structure used?
To talk about what you like or dislike.
Mastering these sentence structures will allow you to _______.
[express yourself clearly and confidently in Spanish]
What is the structure for Simple Present?
Subject + verb (conjugated) + complement
Used for habits, general truths, and facts.
Give an example of Simple Present.
Yo trabajo en una oficina.
