Spanish Grammar A1-A2

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and their definitions from the Spanish grammar lecture notes.

ser

To be; used for descriptions, identities, or characteristics.

estar

To be; used for states, locations, and conditions.

Hay

There is/are; used to indicate the existence of something.

verbos en -ar

Regular verbs in Spanish that end with -ar, such as hablar.

verbos en -er

Regular verbs in Spanish that end with -er, such as aprender.

verbos en -ir

Regular verbs in Spanish that end with -ir, such as vivir.

verbo irregular

A verb that does not follow the standard conjugation patterns.

gustar

To like; used in a construction that indicates preference.

tener que

To have to; indicates obligation or necessity.

soler

To be accustomed to; indicates habits or usual actions.

preguntas totales

Total questions; inquiries that seek a yes or no response.

preguntas parciales

Partial questions; inquiries that ask for specific information.

demostrativos

Demonstrative adjectives such as este, ese, aquel used to indicate proximity.

posesivos

Possessive adjectives like mi, tu, su, indicating ownership.

numerales cardinales

Cardinal numbers used to denote quantity.

numerales ordinales

Ordinal numbers used to denote order.

alfabeto fonético internacional

The International Phonetic Alphabet, a system for transcribing sounds.