Español I - Semester Test Study Guide - Spring 2026

Comprehensive vocabulary and grammar review based on the Semester Test Study Guide for Spring 2026.

Subject Pronouns

The terms used to replace a subject: yo, tú, él/ella/Ud, nosotros/as, ellos/as, Uds.

Son las ocho y veinte

It is 8:20

Es la una menos tres

It is 12:57

Son las nueve y media

It is 9:30

Ser

Used for characteristics and identity; conjugated as soy, eres, es, somos, sois, son.

Tener

A verb meaning 'to have'; conjugated as tengo, tienes, tiene, tenemos, tenéis, tienen.

AR verb endings

o, as, a, amos, áis, an

ER/IR verb endings

o, es, e, emos/imos, éis/ís, en

Possessive Pronouns

Terms used to show ownership: mi(s) (my), tu(s) (your), su(s) (his/her, their, your), nuestro/a(s) (our).

Tía

The sister of one's mother (aunt).

Abuela

The wife of one's grandfather (grandmother).

Estar

Used for location and feelings; conjugated as estoy, estás, está, estamos, estáis, están.

Gustar / Encantar (Singular)

The form used if what someone likes is singular or a verb/activity (e.g., Me gusta la fruta, nos encanta leer).

Gustan / Encantan

The form used if what someone likes is plural (e.g., Me gustan los perros, te encantan las fresas).

Pronouns for Gustar/encantar

Me, te, le, nos, les.

Ir

A verb meaning 'to go'; conjugated as voy, vas, va, vamos, vais, van.

Cinco de mayo

Commemorates the battle against the French in Puebla; it is NOT Mexico's independence day.

El matador

The person who ultimately fights and attempts to kill the bull in bullfighting.

El Día de los Reyes Magos

Celebrated on January 6th (el seis de enero) when the Three Wise Men bring gifts to children.

Bajo

short

Cansado

tired

Lápiz

pencil

Nadar

to swim

Papel

paper

Hablar

to speak

Libro

book

Trabajar

to work

Mochila

backpack

Viajar

to travel

Bonita

pretty

Triste

sad

Trabajador

hardworking

Enojado

mad

Alto

tall

Enfermo

sick

Manzana

apple

Leche

milk

Pollo

chicken

Helado

ice cream

Iglesia

church

Banco

bank

Playa

beach

Biblioteca

library

Comer

to eat

Vivir

to live

Leer

to read

Escribir

to write