Spanish Connective Phrases & Vocabulary Flashcards
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What are Spanish connector words?
Words that link thoughts, ideas, and sentences together to improve flow in writing and conversation.
What are the six main types of Spanish connector words?
Addition, Opposition, Cause, Consequence, Examples, and Summary.
What are examples of addition connector words?
Y (and), además (besides, moreover), también (also), incluso (even, including).
What are examples of opposition connector words?
Pero (but), aunque (although), sin embargo (nevertheless), a pesar de (in spite of).
What are examples of cause connector words?
Porque (because), ya que (since), debido a (due to), como (as).
What are examples of consequence connector words?
Así que (so), entonces (then), por lo tanto (therefore), en consecuencia (consequently).
What are examples of connector words?
Por ejemplo (for example), específicamente (specifically), es decir (that is).
What are examples of summary connector words?
En resumen (to summarize), para finalizar (to conclude), en pocas palabras (in short).
How do connector words improve writing?
They provide transitions, clarity, and better readability by linking ideas smoothly.
How do connector words help in conversation?
They make speech more fluid, logical, and engaging.
What is the first step in writing a paragraph in Spanish?
Determine the appropriate verb tense based on the idea you want to convey.
What verb tense should be used for habitual actions?
The simple present tense is used for facts, opinions, and habitual actions.
What verb tense should be used for recounting a story?
The past tense is used to describe completed actions.
What is the purpose of an opening sentence in a paragraph?
It informs the reader about the main point of the paragraph.
What are some transition words to connect paragraphs?
Para comenzar (to begin), en primera instancia (in a first instance), primeramente (firstly).
What is the basic structure of a sentence in Spanish?
Subject + verb + complement (predicate).
What are common conjunctions used in Spanish sentences?
Pero (but), y (and), o (or), aunque (although).
How can examples be introduced in a paragraph?
Using expressions like por ejemplo (for example) and para ilustrar (to illustrate).
What are common connector words for sentence flow?
Sin embargo (however), además (besides), aparte (in addition), después (after), es decir (this means).
What should a closing sentence do?
It should summarize the main point or introduce the next paragraph.
What is a “saludo” in Spanish?
A greeting used to start a conversation, such as Hola (Hello) or Buenos días (Good morning).
What are common greetings in Spanish?
Hola → Hello
Buenos días → Good morning
Buenas tardes → Good afternoon
Buenas noches → Good evening
What is the difference between “usted” and “tú” in Spanish?
Usted is formal, used for strangers, elders, or authority figures.
Tú is informal, used for friends and peers.
What are common questions to start a conversation in Spanish?
¿Cómo está usted? → How are you? (formal)
¿Cómo te llamas? → What is your name? (informal)
¿De dónde eres? → Where are you from? (informal)
¿A qué te dedicas? → What do you do? (informal)