Capítulo 1A: Infinitives, Negatives, and Expressions of Agreement

Vocabulary and grammar flashcards based on Capítulo 1A Guided Practice Activities covering Spanish infinitives (-ar, -er, -ir), negative statements, expressions of agreement, and reading comprehension selections.

Infinitive

The most basic form of a verb. In English, it has the word 'to' in front (such as 'to walk' or 'to swim').

Spanish Infinitive Endings

The three ending categories for Spanish infinitives: -ar (e.g., nadar), -er (e.g., leer), and -ir (e.g., escribir).

Nadar

To swim (an -ar infinitive).

Correr

To run (an -er infinitive).

Esquiar

To ski (an -ar infinitive).

Escribir

To write (an -ir infinitive).

Leer

To read (an -er infinitive).

Dibujar

To draw (an -ar infinitive).

Jugar

To play (an -ar infinitive).

Ver

To see (an -er infinitive).

Patinar

To skate (an -ar infinitive).

Bailar

To dance (an -ar infinitive).

Cantar

To sing (an -ar infinitive).

Usar

To use (an -ar infinitive).

Escuchar música

To listen to music.

Ver la tele

To watch television.

Trabajar

To work.

Montar en bicicleta

To ride a bicycle.

Tocar el piano

To play the piano.

Jugar videojuegos

To play video games.

Escribir cuentos

To write stories.

Organizar fiestas con amigos

To organize parties with friends.

Me gusta

An expression meaning 'I like'.

Me gusta mucho

An expression meaning 'I like a lot'.

No (in Spanish sentences)

Placed in front of the verb or expression to make a sentence negative, and often used twice when answering a question negatively.

Nada (in negative expressions)

Added to a negative sentence to state that you do not like something at all (e.g., 'No, no me gusta nada').

Ni… ni

A phrase meaning 'neither… nor', used to express that you do not like either of two choices.

A mí también

A positive agreement expression meaning 'me too', used to agree with what another person likes.

A mí tampoco

A negative agreement expression meaning 'neither' or 'me neither', used to agree with what another person dislikes.

Marisol

A student from Puerto Rico who likes practicing sports, listening to music, and playing basketball.

Pablo

A student from Guinea Ecuatorial who likes volleyball, tennis, writing stories, and organizing parties with friends, but dislikes video games and watching TV.

Daniel

A student from Colombia who likes watching television a lot and playing the piano.

Silvia

A student from España who likes talking on the phone with friends.