ser vs estar
Which verb means "to be" for permanent characteristics?
Ser
Give the positive tú command of hablar.
habla
Give the positive tú command of tener.
ten!
What ending do -ir/-er verbs have in the present participle?
-iendo
Which Spanish-speaking country is home to Machu Picchu?
Peru
Which verb is used for time and dates?
ser
Give the positive tú command of escribir.
Give the positive tú command of poner.
Pon!
What ending do -ar verbs have in the present participle?
-ando
Name the only letter in the Spanish alphabet that is always silent.
H
translate "the book is on the table"
el libro está en la mesa
Give the positive tú command of abrir.
abre
command for "go!"
Ve!
What two parts make up the present progressive?
Estar + present participle
Which country has the largest number of native Spanish speakers?
mexico
Explain the difference between these two sentences:
Es aburrido = He/She is boring (a characteristic).
Está aburrido = He/She is bored (a temporary feeling).
translate the command "eat your food!)
Name all 8 irregular positive tú commands.
Ven, Di, Sal, Haz, Ten, Ve, Pon, Sé
Translate: "You are running." (informal singular)
estás corriendo!
What language influenced many Spanish words in southern Spain?
translate "She is intelligent"?
ella es inteligente
translate the command "help your mother!"
ayuda tu madre!
translate "do your homework!"
haz tu tarea!
What is the pres. progre. ending for verbs ending in two vowels?
-yendo
ex: leyendo, yendo
What holiday celebrates deceased loved ones in Mexico with colorful altars and decorations?
Día de los Muertos