Spanish Connective Phrases & Vocabulary Flashcards

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What are Spanish connector words?

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Words that link thoughts, ideas, and sentences together to improve flow in writing and conversation.

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What are the six main types of Spanish connector words?

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Addition, Opposition, Cause, Consequence, Examples, and Summary.

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What are examples of addition connector words?

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Y (and), además (besides, moreover), también (also), incluso (even, including).

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What are examples of opposition connector words?

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Pero (but), aunque (although), sin embargo (nevertheless), a pesar de (in spite of).

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What are examples of cause connector words?

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Porque (because), ya que (since), debido a (due to), como (as).

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What are examples of consequence connector words?

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Así que (so), entonces (then), por lo tanto (therefore), en consecuencia (consequently).

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What are examples of connector words?

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Por ejemplo (for example), específicamente (specifically), es decir (that is).

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What are examples of summary connector words?

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En resumen (to summarize), para finalizar (to conclude), en pocas palabras (in short).

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How do connector words improve writing?

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They provide transitions, clarity, and better readability by linking ideas smoothly.

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How do connector words help in conversation?

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They make speech more fluid, logical, and engaging.

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What is the first step in writing a paragraph in Spanish?

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Determine the appropriate verb tense based on the idea you want to convey.

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What verb tense should be used for habitual actions?

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The simple present tense is used for facts, opinions, and habitual actions.

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What verb tense should be used for recounting a story?

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The past tense is used to describe completed actions.

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What is the purpose of an opening sentence in a paragraph?

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It informs the reader about the main point of the paragraph.

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What are some transition words to connect paragraphs?

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Para comenzar (to begin), en primera instancia (in a first instance), primeramente (firstly).

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What is the basic structure of a sentence in Spanish?

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Subject + verb + complement (predicate).

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What are common conjunctions used in Spanish sentences?

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Pero (but), y (and), o (or), aunque (although).

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How can examples be introduced in a paragraph?

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Using expressions like por ejemplo (for example) and para ilustrar (to illustrate).

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What are common connector words for sentence flow?

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Sin embargo (however), además (besides), aparte (in addition), después (after), es decir (this means).

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What should a closing sentence do?

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It should summarize the main point or introduce the next paragraph.

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What is a “saludo” in Spanish?

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A greeting used to start a conversation, such as Hola (Hello) or Buenos días (Good morning).

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What are common greetings in Spanish?

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Hola → Hello

Buenos días → Good morning

Buenas tardes → Good afternoon

Buenas noches → Good evening

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What is the difference between “usted” and “tú” in Spanish?

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Usted is formal, used for strangers, elders, or authority figures.

Tú is informal, used for friends and peers.

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What are common questions to start a conversation in Spanish?

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¿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)

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How do you ask someone about their interests in Spanish?
Use "¿Te gusta _____?" (Do you like _____?) Examples: ¿Te gusta el arte? → Do you like art? ¿Te gusta la música? → Do you like music?
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What are common farewells in Spanish?
Hasta luego → See you later Hasta pronto → See you soon Adiós → Goodbye Fue un placer → It was a pleasure
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How do you politely end a conversation in Spanish?
Use phrases like Fue un placer (It was a pleasure) or Hasta pronto (See you soon).
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What is an example of a simple conversation in Spanish?
Sergio: Hola, me llamo Sergio. ¿Cómo te llamas? Miguel: Me llamo Miguel. Mucho gusto. ¿Cómo estás? Sergio: Estoy bien, gracias. ¿Y tú? Miguel: Bien también. ¿A qué te dedicas? Sergio: Soy chef en un restaurante. ¿Y tú? Miguel: Soy diseñador de sitios web.
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How do you ask someone about their profession in Spanish?
Use "¿A qué te dedicas?" (What do you do?) or "¿En qué trabajas?" (What is your job?).
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Why is learning conversation starters in Spanish important?
It helps build confidence, connect with people, and practice fluency.