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Parts of Speech in Spanish: A Simple Guide to the 9 Parts

Parts of speech in Spanish are the different words we use to form a sentence. In short, they’re the fundamentals of Spanish grammar. So, getting familiar with parts of speech is crucial for articulating coherent sentences. 

For that reason, in this guide, we’ll go over the 9 parts of speech in Spanish. Here is a quick overview of what you’ll learn: 

• What Are Parts of Speech
• Determiners
• Conjunctions
• Prepositions
• Interjections
• Downloadable PDF

By the end of this, you’ll better understand the building blocks we use to form sentences in Spanish. 

What Are Parts of Speech in Spanish

In Spanish, a sentence is composed of different words or elements. These elements are called parts of speech: 

Check the graphic above. Each part of speech in Spanish has a different purpose in the sentence. But before learning the specifics of these elements, there’s a general rule you should know. 

Spanish parts of speech can be variable or invariable words. In simple terms, variable parts of speech are words that change to mark gender or number, whereas invariable parts of speech are unchangeable grammatical terms. 

This is a basic Spanish grammar rule that you need to apply. Use the following graphic as a reference whenever you wonder if a word has a plural form or gender in Spanish: 

Take Note : In Spanish, parts of speech are called categorías gramaticales . 

Different Parts of Speech in Spanish

In Spanish, there are 9 parts of speech: 

• Prepositions 

In the sections below, we’ll learn how each part of speech in Spanish works. I’ve included examples of each category so you can relate the vocabulary you already know with its corresponding part of speech. 

Take Note : Some articles or books may use the category ‘articles’ instead of ‘determiners’ as part of the speech. But, as you’re about to learn, articles are a subset of Spanish determiners. 

Nouns (sustantivos)

Nouns, called sustantivos in Spanish, are words we use to name things, people, or concepts. These words are variable, which means they often have variations to mark gender or number. 

Here are some examples of basic nouns in Spanish : 

• Mesa: Table
• Español: Spanish
• Casa : House
• Coche : Car
• Gente : People
• Juan : Juan 
• Lugar : Place
• Trabajo : Job
• Perro : Dog

In Spanish sentences, nouns can work as the subject, direct or indirect object . You can see this in the example below. I’ve bolded the subject and underlined the object so they’re easy to identify.

La mesa es grande. The table is big.

La niña come manzanas. The girl eats apples.

Juan no tiene trabajo. Juan doesn’t have a job.

Take Note: Nouns in Spanish have their own classifications and rules. As a variable part of speech, one of their most important rules is related to marking their gender. Check my guide on gender of nouns in Spanish to learn more about this. 

Verbs (verbos)

Verbs express the action performed by the subject or its state of being. When we conjugate them, verbs agree with the subject and convey the time when the action took place (called Spanish tense ). 

Here are some examples of words that fall into this Spanish part of speech: 

• Beber : To drink
• Estar : To be
• Hay : There is / There are / To be
• Hablar : To speak
• Ponerse : To put on
• Quedar : To fit
• Ser : To be
• Tener : To have
• Vivir : To live

No hay leche. There’s no more milk.

Yo estoy cansada. I am tired.

Susy es mi prima. Susy is my cousin.

Take Note: Verbs are the core of a sentence. Without them, our statement would be incomplete. Depending on their characteristics, verbs can be transitive, intransitive, or impersonal .

Adjectives (adjetivos)

Adjectives are the Spanish part of speech that defines or describes the characteristics of a noun. Adjectives mark the number and, sometimes, the gender of the noun they accompany.

Check this list with common adjectives in Spanish : 

• Amable : Nice
• Alto : Tall
• Bonito : Pretty
• Caro : Expensive
• Divertido : Fun
• Guapo : Handsome
• Inteligente : Intelligente
• Morado : Purple 
• Paciente : Patient 
• Pequeño : Small

La mesa es pequeña . The table is small .

Me gusta el celular morado . I like the purple phone.

As you can see from the examples above, adjectives enrich your ability to express ideas, from describing the size of things to colors and much more.

Take Note: Because they’re qualifying words, adjectives are commonly used to describe someone or something. 

Adverbs (adverbios)

Adverbs, or adverbios in Spanish , provide more information about the verb. They also intensify a quality expressed by an adjective or another adverb. 

• Aquí : Here
• Ayer : Yesterday
• Bien : Well
• Encima : On top of
• Mal : Badly
• Pronto : Soon
• Rápidamente : Quickly
• Ya : Already

Notice that adverbs do not have gender or number: 

La casa es muy bonita. The house is very pretty.

Tus llaves están aquí . Your keys are here .

Take Note: Spanish adverbs have different classifications depending on the information they deliver. Such as time, manner, place, quantity, or degree. 

Pronouns (pronombres)

Spanish pronouns are words used to replace a noun. Pronouns maintain the same functions and properties as the noun they’re substituting.

Some examples of words that fall into this part of speech in Spanish are: 

• Yo : I ( subject pronouns )
• Te: yourself ( reflexive pronouns )
• Le : him / her / it ( indirect object pronouns )
• Lo : him / it ( direct object pronouns )
• Este : this ( demonstrative pronouns )
• La cual : which ( relative pronouns )

¿Y los chocolates? Los dejé aquí. And the chocolates? I left them here.

Ellos no hablan español, pero nosotros sí. They don’t speak Spanish, but we do.

Check my guide on Spanish pronouns to learn more about how and when to use each type of pronoun. 

Determiners (determinantes)

Determiners is the part of speech in Spanish that makes a noun more specific. They’re always placed in front of nouns.  

Some examples of determiners in Spanish are: 

• Possessive adjectives
• Demonstratives
• Quantifiers

[Determiner] + [noun]

El niño come galletas. The boy eats cookies.

Tengo muchos amigos. I have a lot of friends.

Estos libros son azules. These books are blue.

Except for definite and indefinite articles , the other types of determiners are also known as ‘adjectives’ (e.g. possessive adjectives , demonstrative adjectives , etc.). The main difference is that determiners always go before the noun, while qualifying adjectives go after it. 

Conjunctions (conjunciones)

Spanish conjunctions are connecting words that help you join words and sentences together. Some common examples of conjunctions are: 

• Que : That / Who / Which
• Sino : But 

As you can see in the examples below, conjunctions in Spanish join simple or more complex sentences. 

Clara y Patricia son mis primas. Clara and Patricia are my cousins.

Recuerda que debes limpiar las ventanas. Remember that you must clean the windows.

Prepositions (preposiciones)

Prepositions in Spanish allow you to link words to indicate origin, destiny, direction, place, cause, and other similar concepts. Simply put, prepositions explain the relationship between the elements you’re linking. 

Here are some examples of basic prepositions: 

• A : To / At / By 
• De : From / Of
• En : On / In / For
• Para : For / To
• Por : For / By
• Sobre : On / Over / Above / About

Dejé el lápiz en la mesa. I left the pencil on the table.

Lleva esto a la sala, por favor. Take this to the living room, please.

Interjections (interjecciones)

Interjections are used to express an emotion or reaction to something. This Spanish part of speech is unchangeable unless it’s built with a verb and you’re addressing someone: 

• Ay : Ouch / Oh
• Olé: Bravo / Hurray 
• Ojalá : Hopefully 
• Uy : Wow / Ow
• Vaya : Damn / Well
• No manches: Damn / You’re kidding

¡Ay! ¡Las llaves! Oh! The keys!

¡Uy! Casi chocamos. Wow! We almost crashed.

¿Por qué hicieron eso? ¡ No manchen! Why did you guys do that? Damn!

Notice that each Spanish dialect may have its own informal interjections. For example, olé is only applicable in Castilian Spanish . 

Parts of speech in Spanish are the core elements of sentences. It’s highly likely that you already know some of these terms individually. Here are some key points you should remember: 

• Spanish parts of speech are the different types of words we use in a sentence. 
• Parts of speech change to mark gender or number ( variable ) or may never change ( invariable ).
• Determiners make the noun more specific.
• Nouns name or label things, people, or concepts.
• Verbs express the action or state of being of a noun.
• Adjectives qualify and describe nouns.
• Pronouns replace nouns and represent their characteristics.
• Adverbs provide additional information about the circumstances surrounding an action. They also intensify the quality of an adverb or adjective. 
• Prepositions link two words together while indicating their relationship. 
• Conjunctions link words and sentences together.
• Interjections express emotions or reactions.

Building sentences correctly should be easier now that you know the parts of speech in Spanish. Buena suerte 😉

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Your Guide to the 9 Parts of Speech in Spanish With Examples

When learning a new language, like Spanish, it’s good to know the basic parts of speech that help you make sense of things like word order (syntax) and verb conjugations (morphology). Some grammar concepts, like parts of speech, can easily transfer over from other languages to Spanish. So, you don’t need to become a grammar expert to learn basic Spanish. But knowing these fundamental building blocks will prepare you to start reading and listening to Spanish with confidence.

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What are the parts of speech in spanish.

Think of Spanish language parts of speech like the blocks that kids use to build a house. They start with a foundation and then place block after block next to one another until they make a row. This is similar to how you construct a sentence with the different parts of speech. You have the first block (or part) of speech, the second, and so forth—but some of these parts of speech in Spanish are interchangeable and don’t follow the rules that the same parts of speech in English do.

Before we get into the nitty gritty of each part of speech in the Spanish language, we’ll give you an example that serves as an overview. Look at this sentence, which uses all of the Spanish parts of speech (the English translation is below it):

• ¡Ay! El perro negro come el pollo rápidamente y lo devora en la cocina.  
• Oh! The black dog quickly eats the chicken and devours it in the kitchen.

You’ll notice that the word order is slightly different from Spanish to English. Below is the first part of the sentence in building block form, with each Spanish part of speech in its own box. 

See how the sentence is like a row of building blocks? Sometimes, these blocks can be more easily rearranged in Spanish than in English, and we’ll talk about that later.

Parts of speech in Spanish chart

Using the original example sentence above, here’s a handy chart that gives an overview of the parts of speech in Spanish.

Sustantivos (nouns)

Many of us remember the “person, place, or thing” theme from elementary school, but nouns are a lot more than that. 

They can function as the subject of a sentence—meaning the inanimate object or being doing the action:

• La niña juega todo el día . = The girl plays all day long.

They can also act as the object of a verb, which means they are the one receiving the action. Here, the post receives the impact of the car:

• El carro pegó al poste . = The car hit the post .

Similarly, they can be the object of a preposition:

• El abuelo se sentó en su silla favorita. = The grandfather sat in his favorite chair .

Nouns can also be a lot more conceptual or abstract:

• La belleza está en el ojo del observador. = Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Note: Spanish is a gendered language, which means nouns are considered masculine or feminine. These Spanish gender rules are important because noun genders also need to match their accompanying adjectives.

Verbos (verbs)

You probably already have an idea of how verbs commonly follow nouns from the examples above. However, talking about verbs being action words can be a little misleading. 

Sometimes there is a very active verb:

• El volcán explotó . = The volcano erupted .

Yet, sometimes the verb is more about existence:

• Hay un volcán en Puebla, México. = There is a volcano in Puebla, Mexico.

A verb can also have a more submissive sense:

• Paola recibió una llamada. = Paola got a phone call.

Here, Paola is not exactly doing the action. Rather, she is on the receiving end of an action initiated by someone else. Still, Paola is the subject of the verb.

Spanish is not as strict as English when it comes to where the verb goes, thus the sentence from above can also be expressed like this: 

• Recibió una llamada Paola. = Paola got a phone call.

Verbs get conjugated in unique ways in Spanish, with each verb form having a special ending depending on who is speaking or doing the action. A good place to start is by learning the most common Spanish verbs and their conjugations.

Preposiciones (prepositions)

Prepositions help us know where a noun is located, usually in a physical way, but they can also help us talk about the duration of things like historical periods. In other words, Spanish prepositions help us talk about space and time in reference to a noun. Here’s an example:

• El conejo está dentro de la caja. = The rabbit is inside the box.

Prepositions can also be used metaphorically:

• Su mente está en las nubes. = His head is in the clouds.

As we mentioned, prepositions can be used to talk about time:

• Durante la guerra, muchas personas quedaron sin casa. = During the war, many people were left homeless.

Adjetivos (adjectives)

Adjectives describe or modify nouns by making their nature clearer. Most adjectives in Spanish are placed after the noun they describe, and they should match that noun in gender and number. 

• un libro aburrido = a boring book
• unos libros aburridos = some boring books

See how the plural form of a masculine noun (usually ending in “o”) has the “s” added to the noun and the adjective?

With a few exceptions, such as colors, it’s possible to place adjectives before the noun for emphasis:

• la bella casa = the beautiful house
• las bellas casas = the beautiful houses

Our list of 100+ adjectives and how to use them gives you more details about adjectives.

Adverbios (adverbs)

Just as adjectives modify nouns, adverbs modify verbs. They tell the reader or listener more details about the action of the sentence. 

• La tortuga cruza la calle lentamente . = The turtle crosses the street slowly .

The most common adjectives in Spanish often end in “-mente,” the equivalent of “-ly” in English, but not all of them do! An example is adverbs of frequency like siempre (always) and nunca (never). 

Pronombres (pronouns)

We use pronouns all the time in English as a substitute for names or nouns. In Spanish, they’re optional when they serve as the subject of a sentence, but there are nine types of pronouns , most of which aren’t optional. It’s important to learn the subject pronouns in Spanish because they serve as the basis for learning the verb conjugations. 

• ( Tú ) lees muy bien. = You read very well.

The subject pronoun is optional, but because each verb gets conjugated distinctly for what is called “point of view” ( first person, second person, third person ), we can understand the sentence even without the subject pronoun in Spanish. In this way, we can sometimes remove one of the building blocks of our sentence in Spanish, but this is not recommended if you’re building a house!

Many of the other types of pronouns are used to indicate objects in a sentence. Don’t be fooled: In grammar, objects are not necessarily things. Rather, they are the objects receiving the action.

• Renata besó a Alfonso . = Renata kissed Alfonso .

In this example, Alfonso is on the receiving end of the verb, and he functions as the object of the sentence.

Conjunciones (conjunctions)

Conjunctions join two phrases or items in a sentence. There are three basic types of Spanish conjunctions : coordinating, correlative, and subordinating. 

Coordinating conjunctions generally unite small items or phrases of a sentence:

• Me gustan las peras y las manzanas. = I like pears and apples.

Correlative conjunctions work in pairs:

• No comen trigo ni carne. = They eat neither wheat nor meat.

Subordinating conjunctions are used for dependent clauses, meaning full phrases that depend on the other part of the sentence to make sense:

• Cuando te pica un zancudo, te da comezón. = When a mosquito bites you, it makes you itch.

Artículos (articles)

As in English, there are definite articles like el (the) that describe a known thing or person such as el monumento de la ciudad (the city monument). There are also articles like un (a) that describe an unknown thing or person such as un huracán (a hurricane). When an indefinite article is plural in Spanish— unos jitomates —it’s translated as “some tomatoes.”

When it comes to definite and indefinite Spanish articles , they need to match the nouns they accompany in number and gender. Here is a useful chart to help remember them:

Interjecciones (interjections)

Interjections and exclamations are just that: They quickly and briefly interject or exclaim something in a sentence. As in English, we often use Spanish interjections to express surprise with words like vaya (well, wow), but they can also be used to show a sudden noise. For example, pum , which might be translated as “boom.”

As you can see, some of these words don’t translate directly or they have dual meanings, another reason why studying with a program and not just a dictionary is important. The subtleties of language are not always obvious from a simple internet search. In business and public situations, it’s necessary to understand that some interjections are casual and others are more acceptable in formal situations. One way to understand these differences is with Rosetta Stone’s Dynamic Immersion method , which helps you learn a language in context.

Key takeaways for parts of speech in Spanish

There’s a lot of crossover between how the parts of speech work in English and Spanish. Here are a few things to remember about the parts of speech in Spanish:

• Parts of speech are the building blocks of sentence-making and communication in Spanish.
• Spanish has nine basic parts of speech: sustantivos , verbos , preposiciones , adjetivos , pronombres , adverbios , conjunciones , artículos , and interjecciones .
• Each part of speech in Spanish serves a specific purpose and may be used in different places within a sentence. 
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Intro To Spanish Parts of Speech

This lesson will give you an overview of the different parts of speech in the Spanish language -- parts of speech are types of words we use in sentences -- nouns, verbs , etc. When you learn Spanish it's necessary to know about the parts of speech so you can talk about sentences and learn the correct way to use them. While it's entirely possible to learn a lot of Spanish by simply memorizing phrases , if you really want to get good at Spanish, you'll learn the parts of speech and some of the rules for each of them.

Most of us take the parts of speech for granted when using our native language -- we and go with it. As you learn Spanish, however, you'll need to manually learn the rules for the nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc that you'll use in the sentences you'll make. If you happen to remember some of the English grammar you learned in school that will help you here. -- And by the way, there's nothing like learning a foreign language to make you better at writing and speaking English.

What follows in the rest of this lesson is a list of the Parts of Speech you'll use to learn Spanish along with some definitions, explanations, and examples. When you're ready for more information about one of these Parts of Speech, you'll find it in the appropriate lessons.

The noun is the part of a sentence that is a person, place, or thing. Nouns are masculine and feminine in the Spanish language. Like English, Spanish nouns can be plural or singular.

The verb is the action word in the sentence. It is the word that is doing something. Verbs have to agree with the person, whether first, second, or third -- And they also have to agree with the subject whether it's singular or plural. A transitive verb takes a direct object and does something to the object. With an intransitive verb the action doesn't affect something else.

Adjectives describe, or modify, nouns and pronouns. Adjectives answer the questions: Which?, What kind of?, and How many? In Spanish adjectives have to agree with the noun they describe in gender and number. This means plural nouns get plural adjectives, feminine nouns get feminine adjectives, and masculine nouns are described by masculine adjectives. Usually masculine adjectives end in o and feminine adjectives end in a. -- And plurals typically end in s. The adjective is normally located after the noun it describes -- this is the opposite of English.

Adverbs describe, or modify, verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Adverbs commonly answer the questions: How?, When?, or Where? A large part of the Spanish adverbs are formed by adding the suffix -mente to the end of adjective. Adverbs work differently from adjectives in that they don't change to agree in gender or number -- they stay the same.

Pronouns take the place of nouns. Pronouns are used when the noun to which they refer is known by the listener. Common pronouns in English are I, you, he, she, it, we, they, and you(plural). Most of the time, pronouns that would be the subject are omitted in Spanish -- these pronouns are understood by the form of the verb that is used. For example: I walk to the store is Camino a la tienda . It's not yo camino, just camino. But there are also many cases where the pronoun is used and necessary for the sentence to be understood.

• Prepositions

Prepositions connect words in a sentence and show a relationship between the words. The preposition a in Spanish is very popular and has many meanings in English. The dictionary defines a as: to, at, for, on, upon, in, into, by, and from. There are also prepositional phrases such as antes de meaning "before" and dentro de meaning "inside of".

There are three definite articles in English -- a, an, and the. In Spanish the definite articles are el, la, los, and las . As with adjectives, the definite articles agree in gender and number with the nouns they modify. As for indefinite articles , in English they are a, an, some, and a few. And in Spanish the indefinite articles are un, una, unos, and unas . The indefinite articles also agree in number and gender with the nouns they modify.

• Conjunctions

A conjunction is a word that connects other words and phrases together. Here are some examples of conjunctions: unless ( a menos que ), as if ( como si ), although ( aunque ).

• Interjections

An interjection is an expression or exclamation that you usually see written with exclamation marks. English examples of interjections are: Oh!, Come On!, Ugh! -- And in Spanish some popular interjections are: ¡huy!, ¡vaya!, and ¡Que barbaridad! . Notice in the examples how Spanish uses an exclamation mark at the beginning as well as the end.

What are the parts of speech in Spanish?

You’re going to learn about this important grammar concept today! Are you ready? Great!

When I think of the parts of speech, it reminds me of the grocery store. You walk down the aisles grab a cart and push it down the aisles. Each item is categorized into groups based on their form and function. There is a section for food, pharmacy, office supplies, furniture, clothing, and more.

We categorize words in the same way based on their form and function. We call these categories the parts of speech.

There’s something important you need to know before we look at the parts of speech. Most words can function in more than one part of speech. I’ll show you what I mean. Look at the word bien in these sentences.

La comida salió bien. The food turned out good.

Here, bien is an adverb. It describes the verb.

El bien y el mal son opuestos. Good and evil are opposites.

Now, bien is a noun. It is the subject of the sentence.

The only way to tell what job a word is doing is to look at how it’s acting in a sentence.

Alright, let’s learn about the parts of speech.

The Eight Parts of Speech in Spanish

In Spanish, the parts of speech are las partes de la oración. What are the parts of speech in Spanish? Las ocho partes de la oracion son el sustantivo, el adjectivo, el pronombre, el verbo, el adverbio, la preposición, la conjunción y la interjección.

A great way to see the parts of speech is with tagging. Here is an example of color-coded tags where each word is tagged with the color of the part of speech.

¡ Ojo ! El hombre perdió todo porque era muy tonto en sus amistades .

Watch out! The man lost everything because he was foolish in his friendships.

I will show examples and tag them as we look at each part of speech.

But wait! Some people categorize words into eight parts of speech and others into nine parts of speech. Both are correct. Here, I categorize them into eight, but I will tell you about the extra category as well below.

A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea.

In Spanish a noun is el sustantivo. What is the definition of a noun in Spanish? Un sustantivo es una persona, un lugar, una cosa o un idea.

They are important because they do many jobs in a sentence (subjects, direct objects, object complements, and more).

Una garza caza en el agua . A heron hunts in the water.

Mi madre cuida a su hermana porque es buena enfermera . My mother takes care of her sister because she is a good nurse.

Most people have trouble with this part of speech because Spanish nouns have gender. When learning new words you need to know whether the noun is masculine or feminine.

They also show number. A noun can be singular (one) or plural (more than one).

Be careful not to get overwhelmed by this part of speech, since there are many different subcategories of nouns. We can categorize nouns into smaller groups.

Here are some subcategories of nouns: common nouns, proper nouns, collective nouns, and compound nouns.

Many categories have subcategories. If this is your first time learning about categories, ignore the subcategories for now and focus on the categories.

2. Adjectives

An adjective describes a noun or pronoun.

In Spanish adjective is el adjetivo. What is the definition of a noun in Spanish? Un adjetivo describe un sustantivo o pronombre.

Adjectives add details to language. Adjectives tell us what kind, how many, which, and whose.

La flor roja es hermosa . The flower is beautiful.

Adjectives agree with nouns and pronouns in gender and number (known as gender number agreement).

el libro interesante , los libros interesantes the interesting book, the interesting books

Libro is a singular noun. Interesante is a singular adjective. Libros is a plural noun. Interesantes is a plural adjective. The form of the adjective changes to match the gender and number of the noun.

Isn’t that a great way to see the difference using the color-coded tags?

The Nine Parts of Speech

Many people say articles are a subcategory of adjectives. They describe adjectives.

People who categorize words into nine parts of speech say articles are not a subcategory of adjectives and they make articles a category of their own. They still describe adjectives.

The articles identify the gender and number of the nouns. When you learn new words, it’s important to learn the definite article with a noun.

3. Pronouns

A pronoun replaces a noun to avoid repetition.

In Spanish a pronoun is el pronombre. What is the definition of a pronoun in Spanish? Un pronombre sustituye un sutantive para evitar la repetición.

Some people get confused with this part of speech because there are so many of these little words.

Here are a few subcategories of pronouns: personal pronouns, demonstrative pronouns, possessive pronouns. object pronouns, reflexive pronouns, relative pronouns, and more.

A verb expresses action or a state of being.

In Spanish, verb is el verbo. What is the definition of a verb in Spanish? Un verbo expresa una acción o estado de ser.

amar, ser, vivir

Shakira baila con ritmo. Shakira dances with rhythm. La sombra es oscuro. The shadow is dark.

Verbs are the nucleus of a sentence. In fact, a verb can make a complete sentence in Spanish because they change form to show the subject of the sentence. The subject can drop.

You can learn about action verbs, linking verbs, and helping verbs on the verb page here .

Verb tenses are described on that link.

An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

In Spanish, an adverb is el adverbio. What is the definition of a verb in Spanish? Un adverbio modifica un verbo, un adjectivo, o otro adverbio.

They add precision to description.

El joven corre furiosamente . The teen runs furiously . El batido es muy espeso. The smoothie is very thick.

6. Prepositions

Prepositions relate a noun or pronoun to another word.

In Spanish, a preposition is la preposición. What is the definition of a preposition in Spanish? Una preposición relaciona un sustantivo o pronombre con otra palabra.

Let’s look at some examples of prepositions in action.

a, con, de, en, por, para

Voy a la piscina. La pelota es hecho de goma. Pasé por tu casa. I’m going to the pool. The ball is made of rubber. I passed by your house.

See the list of the 22 prepositions. It’s a good idea to memorize them.

7. Conjunctions

Conjunctions connect things.

In Spanish, a conjunction is la conjunción. What is the definition of a conjunction in Spanish? Una conjunción une cosas.

They can connect words, phrases, and sentences.

La limonada con fresas y pepino es refrescante. Lemonade with strawberry and cucumber is refreshing.

The conjunction y connects the words fresas and pepino .

¿Quieres comer bien o picar algo ligero ? Do you want to eat well or snack light?

The conjunction o connects the phrases comer bien and picar algo ligero.

The two we just looked at (y and o) belong to a subcategory called coordinating conjunctions. There are others as well. The one we use most often is subordinating conjunctions. They are trickier because they create complex sentences.

8. Interjections

Interjections show strong emotion.

In Spanish, an interjection is la interjección. What is the definition of an interjection in Spanish? Una interjección es una palabra o frase que muestra fuerte emoción.

¡Guau! Wow !

Interjections are different from the other parts of speech. They stand alone and often have exclamation marks ¡Vale! Okay!

It’s time to see what we’ve learned today!

• We categorize words into groups based on their function and features. These groups are called the parts of speech. In Spanish they are called las partes de la oración.
• The eight parts of speech are noun, pronoun, verb, adverb, adjective, preposition, conjunction, and interjection.
• In Spanish, las ocho partes de la oración son sustantivo, pronombre, verbo, adverbio, adjetivo, preposición, conjunción, y interjección.

Great job you’ve learned the eight parts of speech in Spanish!

It’ll save you time and wasted effort, and it will bring you well-earned confidence.

I hope you enjoyed the conjugation exercises!

This is original content from https://www.growspanish.com/parts-of-speech-in-spanish

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An In-Depth Spanish Pronunciation Guide for Beginners

by Pep Talk Radio | Sep 3, 2023 | Spanish

Learning to pronounce Spanish words correctly is an important part of becoming fluent in the language . Spanish has several sounds that can be tricky for English speakers, but with practice, you can master Spanish pronunciation.

This guide provides an overview of Spanish sounds, examples of pronunciation, and tips to help you speak Spanish clearly .

Spanish Sounds

Spanish pronunciation relies on clear articulation of both vowel and consonant sounds. This overview covers the key Spanish vowel and consonant sounds, contrasting them with English pronunciations.

Examples are provided in context to help English speakers recognize and properly enunciate the sounds necessary for intelligible Spanish speech.

Vowel Sounds

Spanish contains 5 vowel sounds that each have a distinct pronunciation. These vowels have a crisp, pure sound that differs from English vowel patterns. They are tense and clearly enunciated.

Mastering these vowel distinctions is key for proper Spanish pronunciation and comprehension.

The five Spanish vowel sounds are:

• A  – Sounds like the  a  in “father”, but shorter.  Ejemplo : casa (house)
• E  – Sounds like the  e  in “met”.  Ejemplo : tres (three)
• I  – Sounds like the  i  in “machine”.  Ejemplo : fin (end)
• O  – Sounds like the  o  in “robot”.  Ejemplo : dormir (to sleep)
• U  – Sounds like the  u  in “rude”.  Ejemplo : luz (light)

Consonant Sounds

While Spanish consonants are generally similar to English, there are some key distinctions English speakers must master. This includes sounds like the trilled “R”, aspirated “H”, and the guttural “J”.

Letters like “G” and “C” change pronunciation based on surrounding vowels. Becoming comfortable with these Spanish consonant distinctions takes practice for the English ear and mouth.

This section provides an overview of proper Spanish consonant articulation with examples in context.

• B  – Sounds like the English  b  but is not voiced at the end of words.  Ejemplo : cub (cube)
• C  – Before  e  or  i , sounds like  th  in “think”. Before  a ,  o ,  u  sounds like  k .  Ejemplo : cero (zero), casa (house)
• D  – Sounds like the English  d  but is not voiced at the end of words.  Ejemplo : verdad (truth)
• G  – Before  e  or  i , sounds like a harsh  h . Before  a ,  o ,  u  sounds like the English  g .  Ejemplo : general, gota (drop)
• H  – Always silent in Spanish.  Ejemplo : hormiga (ant)
• J  – Sounds like a guttural  h .  Ejemplo : jarabe (syrup)
• LL  – Sounds like the  y  in “yes”.  Ejemplo : llave (key)
• Ñ  – Sounds like  ny .  Ejemplo : ñoño (geeky)
• R  – Rolled or trilled  r . Tap tongue against roof of mouth.  Ejemplo : rotor (rotor)
• RR  – Strongly trilled/rolled  r .  Ejemplo : carro (car)
• V  – Sounds like the English  b .  Ejemplo : vivo (I live)
• X  – Between vowels, sounds like  ks . At the beginning of words, it sounds like  s .  Ejemplo : examen (exam), xilófono (xylophone)
• Z  – Sounds like the  s in “sun”. Ejemplo : zapato (shoe)

Watch the video to learn the pronunciation of all the letters:

Stress and Accents

Proper stress and accents are key to sounding natural when speaking Spanish. Here’s what you need to know:

• Spanish words are usually stressed on the second-to-last syllable (the penultimate syllable). For example: casa, difícil, felicidad.
• Words ending in a vowel, n, or s are stressed on the last syllable. For example: joven, acción, inglés.
• Stress typically occurs on long vowels and diphthongs. Short vowels in unstressed syllables are reduced to a schwa sound.
• Maintain the rhythmic structure of sentences by pausing slightly at commas and stressing important words.

Written Accents

Accent marks (acentos) indicate stress on a syllable that breaks the normal stress rules:

• Acute accent (á, é, í, ó, ú): Marks stress on the vowel. Example: jalapeño, útil.
• Tilde (ñ): Indicates a palatal n sound. Example: niño.

Accents differentiate meaning between words:

• él (he) vs el (the)
• tú (you) vs tu (your)

Accents are common on words ending in -n, -s, or vowel: ejemplo, canción, inglés

Tips for Stress and Accents

• Listen for and mimic native speaker rhythm and prominence.
• When stuck on a word, break it into syllables and identify which is stressed.
• Decode unfamiliar words by noting any accent marks.
• Memorize accent patterns for common irregular verbs like ser, estar, poder.
• Double check new vocabulary for accent marks to avoid learning incorrectly.

Mastering stress and accents will greatly improve the flow and intelligibility of your Spanish pronunciation.

Tips for Proper Spanish Pronunciation

• Imitate audio of native speakers, like in language learning apps, TV, or radio.
• Record yourself and compare to native speaker audio to identify problem sounds.
• Practice tap or trill of “R” with tongue exercises.
• Memorize small words illustrating each new sound.
• When struggling with a word, break it into syllables to identify stress and vowel sounds.
• Use a mirror to watch your mouth shape and tongue position for tricky sounds.
• Don’t be afraid to ask native speakers for feedback and practice conversations.
• Maintain proper posture and open mouth to facilitate clear enunciation.
• Sing along to music in Spanish to get a feel for sounds in context.

Mastering pronunciation is key for speaking Spanish clearly and gaining confidence in conversation. Be patient with yourself as you train your mouth and ears to distinguish the new sounds.

With regular practice and use of native audio resources, you’ll be able to pronounce Spanish as well as a native speaker.

Advanced Pronunciation for Fluent Spanish Speech

Once you have a grasp on the basic sounds of Spanish, you can focus on some of the more complex pronunciation rules for speaking at an advanced, fluent level. Here are some key areas to refine your accent:

Linking Words Together

In fast, natural Spanish speech, words blend together fluidly. Practice linking the end of one word into the start of the next:

• Las aguas – “lah-sah-gwahs”
• Quieres ir – “kyehr-reh-seer”
• Vamos a ver – “bah-moh-sah-vehr”

Linking maintains the flow of speech and sounds more natural.

Subtle Vowel Distinctions

Listen closely to distinguish between similar vowel sounds:

• I  vs  E  – chimenea (chimney) vs ceniza (ash)
• E  vs  A  – mesa (table) vs masa (dough)
• O  vs  U  – todos (all) vs tudos (yours)

Hit these subtle sound differences to sound like a native speaker.

Knowing When Letters are Silent

In certain cases, letters are silent:

• H  – Always silent, as in hormiga (ant)
• Ending  D  – Not pronounced, as in verdad (truth)
• U  after  G  and  Q  – Does not make a sound, as in lingüística (linguistics)

Pay attention to when letters should not be pronounced to perfect your pronunciation.

Reduced Vowels

Unstressed vowels in the middle of words can be reduced to a shorter uh sound:

• Entendido = “ehn-tehn-dee-doh”
• Dificultad = “dee-fee-kool-tahd”

Listen carefully for these reduced sounds that make speech faster.

Intonation and Rhythm

• Spanish is less monotone than English. Inflect voice up and down.
• Stress rhythmic structure of sentence, pausing slightly at commas.
• Use rising pitch at the end of yes/no questions.

Mastering intonation gives your Spanish a lively, conversational style.

With a grasp of advanced pronunciation rules, you can take your Spanish abilities to the next level. Refine tricky distinctions, link between words, mind silent letters, reduce unstressed vowels, and use proper intonation.

Common Spanish Pronunciation Pitfalls for English Speakers

Spanish and English share the same alphabet, but their sound systems differ. Here are some of the most common Spanish pronunciation mistakes English speakers make:

Rolling R’s

Trilling or rolling the Spanish “R” takes practice. Start by whispering it to feel the tongue vibration. Or, practice the single tap of the alveolar flap “R” between vowels before working up to the longer trill.

Avoid pronouncing Spanish “H”. The beginning “H” is always silent. Break the habit!

The Spanish “B” and “V” sound nearly identical, unlike in English. Correct your tendency to differentiate them.

J, G, and X

The guttural Spanish “J”, hard “G” before E/I, and “X” take effort for English speakers. Practice words with these sounds in isolation.

Use a lively, varying intonation. Don’t sound robotic or monotone.

With attentive listening to native speaker recordings and targeted practice, you can overcome these typical English pronunciation pitfalls. Stay self-aware of problem sounds and keep your mouth and ears trained.

Sounding Natural – Other Tips for Spanish Pronunciation

Here are some additional tips to help you sound more like a natural Spanish speaker:

• Get the mouth shape right  – Observe in the mirror how native speakers form sounds. Keep your mouth more open and lips relaxed.
• Pick up expressions  – Listen for interjections like “pues”, “bueno”, “oye” to kick off sentences casually.
• Use fillers  – Insert “mmm”, “eee” when hesitating rather than just pausing silently.
• Pay attention to rhythm  – Spanish is less monotonous than English. Stress key words and vary intonation.
• Relax the register  – Informal speech uses more slang and regional words. Don’t sound too stiffly formal.
• Speak from the chest  – Use a deeper, fuller voice. Avoid thin, nasal English speech.
• String words together  – Words blend fluidly without hard breaks. Let sounds flow into each other.
• Know regional differences  – Accents vary across the Spanish-speaking world. Absorb the sounds of the variety you want to learn.
• Make mistakes  – Don’t be afraid to mess up. The more comfortable you feel just speaking, the more natural you’ll sound.

With its different rhythms and sounds, Spanish may feel foreign at first. But by studying native speech patterns, mimicking them, and practicing freely, you’ll soon pick up the subtleties that make for natural pronunciation.

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50 Useful Spanish Transition Words for Everyday Speech and Writing

You use transition words regularly in your everyday speech and writing, whether you recognize it or not! 

In every language, transition words are beautiful tools that help us to connect our ideas and give a natural flow to the rhythm of our speech—and they’re vital to learn to improve your Spanish fluency. 

Keep reading to learn all there is to know about transition words in Spanish, what types of transition words exist, and how to use them.  

What Are Transition Words?

Transition words are all those words and phrases that you use to connect ideas between sentences. These words allow you to “transition” from one sentence to other in a smooth way. They provide a sense of normalcy to the language, since without them, our ideas would instead be separated by harsh breaks and a robotic-kind of speech. 

Every language has its own share of transition words, and Spanish is not the exception. Learning these words and phrases will help you to sound more natural in your speaking or in your writing. 

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Types of Transition Words in Spanish

In Spanish, you can use transition words for different purposes. Depending on your purpose you get a different type of transition word: 

• To emphasize
• To explain an idea
• To add an idea
• To show a result
• To contrast and compare
• To summarize

Let’s see each one of them in detail, to learn how you can easily introduce them in your Spanish speaking and improve your writing too.

Transition Words in Spanish

If your goal is to be fluent in Spanish, transition words are a crucial area of study. For that reason, it might be a good idea to keep the following list at hand, as you will always need a good transition word to make your speech sound more natural. 

For Time 

These words let you connect ideas regarding the moment in time when they occurred. 

primero, segundo – first, secondly

Used often in recipes, processes or algorithms, these words are a good way to keep the chronological order in mind.

Primero, unta la mayonesa en el pan. Segundo, agrega el jamón.  First, spread the mayonnaise onto the bread. Secondly, add ham. 

en primer lugar, en segundo lugar – In the first place, secondly

Similar to the previous one, but more common in formal speeches or everyday conversations. 

En primer lugar, eso no es cierto. En segundo lugar, yo ni siquiera estaba aquí.  In the first place, that’s not true. Secondly, I wasn’t even here. 

después (de) – after, afterward

Carlos hizo la tarea después del partido de fútbol.  Carlos did his homework after the football game. 

ya – already

Ya is useful to express that something has already happened. 

Terminé el trabajo y ya lo mandé por correo electrónico. I finished my work and I already sent it by email. 

todavía – still

To express that something is still happening at the moment, you use todavía . 

Cuando se despertó, el dinosaurio todavía estaba ahí. When he woke up, the dinosaur was still there. 

todavía no – not yet

However, to say that something has not happened yet, you have to use todavía no . 

¿Ya empezó el partido? Todavía no .  Has the game started already? Not yet. 

Other useful transition words for time:  

Mientras While

Por fin at last

Al final  At the end

Finalmente   Lastly

Al mismo tiempo  At the same time

Para continuar Next, further

Por último Lastly

En conclusión In conclusion

These transition words allow you to connect ideas regarding their position in space.

aquí, acá – here

Ven a casa, aquí te espero.  Come home, I’ll wait for you here. 

ahí, allí – there

Ya casi llegamos, ahí está mi casa. We’re almost there, that’s my house.

al lado de – next to

Mi casa está al lado del parque .  My house is next to the park.

afuera – outside

Estoy afuera de la escuela.  My house is next to the park.

Other Useful Transition Words for Place:  

Allá  Over there

Más allá Beyond, further

De Of, from

Desde From, since

To Add an Idea

Use the following transition words when you want to add a new idea to what you were just saying.

además – moreover, additionally

Estudiar español es muy interesante y, además, te abre muchas puertas.  Learning Spanish is very interesting and, additionally, it opens a lot of doors. 

aparte – besides, apart from

Eso no es cierto, aparte de que ni siquiera es lo que yo dije. That’s not true, besides that’s not even what I said.

asimismo – also, likewise

Asimismo is a perfect way to start a new paragraph building up on what you just said on the previous one. You can also use de igual manera or de la misma manera , to express the same idea.

Asimismo, las ideas de la Ilustración condujeron a la Revolución Industrial.  Likewise, the ideas of the Enlightenment sparked the Industrial Revolution. 

también – also, too

Me gusta el fútbol y también el básquetbol.  I like football and basketball too. 

más aún – moreover

No debiste mentirme, más aún cuando quieres que te ayude.  You shouldn’t have lied to me, moreover when you want my help.

Other Useful Transition Words to Add an Idea:

De todas formas (maneras, modos)  In any case, anyhow

De cualquier manera In any case, anyhow

Sobre todo Above all, especially

To Explain an Idea

Sometimes you don’t want to add a new idea, but explain better the one you were just talking about. These transition words will help you with that:

es decir – that is, I mean

La comida mexicana es muy interesante. Es decir, me encanta como mezcla diferentes sabores. Mexican food is very interesting. I mean, I love how it mixes different flavors.  

por ejemplo – for example, for instance

Me gusta mucho tu estilo, por ejemplo esos zapatos están increíbles.  I like your style a lot, for example those shoes are amazing!

en otras palabras – in other words

En otras palabras, hiciste un gran trabajo.   In other words, you did a great job. 

así – thus, thereby

Trabajé de mesero y así pude pagar mi universidad.  I worked as a waiter and thus I could pay my tuition fees. 

To Contrast and Compare

When you want to contrast or compare to different ideas, you can use one of these transition words in Spanish: 

aunque – although, even though

Me gusta mucho el básquetbol, aunque el fútbol es mi deporte favorito.   I like basketball a lot, although football is my favorite sport. 

pero – but

Sí quiero ir al cine, pero tengo mucha tarea .  I do want to go to the movies, but I have a lot of homework. 

sin embargo – however, nevertheless

Me gustaría aprender francés, sin embargo prefiero el español. I’d like to learn French, however I prefer Spanish. 

a pesar de – despite, in spite of

Ganamos el partido, a pesar de que éramos menos jugadores. We won the game, in spite of having less players. 

Other Useful Transition Words to Contrast and Compare:  

Al contrario On the contrary

Aun así Even so

Sino  But

En cambio On the other hand, instead

To Summarize

These transition words are useful to conclude your idea. 

En resumen – to sum up

En resumen, se trata de uno de tus mejores trabajos .  To sum up, this is one of your best works. 

Para terminar – lastly, finally

Para terminar, debo aceptar que fue una gran experiencia.   Finally, I have to accept that it was a great experience. 

En conclusión – in conclusion, in a nutshell

En conclusión, es la mejor decisión que he tomado.  In a nutshell, it’s the best decision that I’ve ever taken. 

Other Useful Transition Words to Summarize:

En síntesis In short

En otras palabras In other words

Al fin y al cabo All in all

Después de todo After all  

En Conclusión

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How to Use Reported Speech in Spanish

Reported speech is everywhere.

In English, you use it dozens (if not hundreds) of times every day without even realizing it.

The good news is that you can be that natural in Spanish, too. You’re literally just an article away from becoming a Spanish reported speech master yourself!

Don’t believe me? Give this post just 10 minutes of your time, and you’ll see how easy it can be.

What Is Spanish Reported Speech?

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Direct and reported speech are two of the most frequently-used grammar points in languages, and Spanish is no exception. Whenever you talk about what someone else has said, you use either direct or reported speech.

When you repeat exactly what another person has said and explicitly indicate who said it, you’re using direct speech. For example:

Daniel dice: “Estoy muy cansado hoy.” (Daniel says: “I am very tired today.”)

Now, let’s say you don’t remember exactly what your  compadre (buddy) Daniel said, but you do remember the gist of it. If someone else asks you what Daniel said, you’d say something like:

Daniel dice que está muy cansado hoy.  (Daniel says he is very tired today.)

That, in a nutshell, is reported speech. Spanish reported speech is where you talk about someone (other than yourself and the person you’re talking to) and what that person said without necessarily quoting them verbatim.

In written texts or messages, it’s usually easier to differentiate between Spanish direct and reported speech. For starters, direct speech uses quotation marks to enclose the statement being quoted, while reported speech doesn’t. Direct speech quotes the person being talked about word-for-word, while reported speech may or may not use their exact words, though the gist of what they said is always present.

So that’s it, right? Differentiating direct and reported speech in Spanish is just a matter of using the right punctuation marks and whether you used the other person’s exact words, yes? 

Not quite. Although English and Spanish reported speech are similar for the most part, the latter has some unique quirks that we’ll be discussing in the next sections.

Like in English, reported speech in Spanish consists of a few basic elements: reporting verbs, connecting words like que (“that”) and the message from the person being talked about—whether the message is verbatim or not.

Let’s break them down below.

Similar to English, Spanish reporting verbs (also known as communication verbs ) are used to signal that you’re either quoting someone directly (direct speech) or paraphrasing them (reported speech).

There are dozens of reporting verbs in every language, although we tend to use some of them more often than others.

Here are a few of the most common reporting verbs in Spanish:

Decir is probably the most common Spanish word to use when talking about what someone else said.

If you want to tell someone about what another person is asking, use preguntar.

Querer saber can be used in a similar way as preguntar.

When you’re talking about what someone else wants, use pedir.

Instead of pedir, you can also use querer.

As I’ve mentioned earlier, there are so many Spanish reporting verbs that it would be impossible to list them all here. However, I can give you some of the most common ones:

You may have noticed that almost all of our examples above have the word que . I’m telling you now: que is going to be your new best friend, because every single reported statement and command in Spanish will include it, even if you omit or don’t need “that” in English.

Let’s look at a few examples:

It doesn’t matter if you’re talking about a statement, command or question. The word order will always be Subject + Verb + Object, as is typical of Spanish sentence structure .

When the reported speech Spanish speakers use is based on questions , it deviates slightly from the structure we just discussed and is based on whether you’re using a “yes or no” question or a “wh-” question.

In reported speech that’s based on this kind of question, you use si (if, whether) instead of que .

Recall the Spanish equivalents of the English “wh-” questions:

When you’re reporting a “wh-” question, you use the appropriate question words above instead of  que or  si .

One thing to keep in mind: when using the verb preguntar , you can add que just before the question word.

Don’t be afraid to write two que together! They aren’t the same word, and they don’t have the same function.

In reported speech, the personal pronouns and possessives change from the reported version. Luckily, it works the same way in English—that is, the change is necessary so that the core message isn’t lost or misinterpreted.

Again like English, time and place expressions in the reported speech Spanish speakers use change from their direct counterparts.

Here are some of the main changes that take place:

There’s a group of words I’d like to include in this section. They’re neither time nor place expressions, but they imply distance from the speaker.

Undoubtedly, the most troublesome part of reported speech in Spanish is that the verbs change their tenses.

The good news is that these changes don’t happen all the time, and you have almost identical changes in English.

But when do we need to make changes in verb tenses? How do we know?

The only thing you have to bear in mind here is the reporting verb. Yes, that little friend present at the beginning of the reported sentences we studied before.

There are only two straightforward rules, really:

1. If the reporting verb is in the present simple or the present perfect tense, you DON’T have to change any verb tenses unless you have a command.

2. If the reporting verb is in the preterite, the imperfect or the past perfect tense ( pluscuamperfecto ), you DO need to make changes.

Have a look at the following examples. The reporting verbs (in bold) are in the present simple or the present perfect, so there are no verb changes in the reported sentences.

As stated before, when you have a command, you do need to make changes even when the reporting verb is in the present or the present perfect tense. Therefore, the imperative changes into the present subjunctive .

Similarly, if the command’s reporting verb is in the past tense, the imperative changes into the imperfect subjunctive.

In those sentences where the reporting verb appears in the past tense, you need to make verb tense changes in the reported fragment. These changes are almost identical to those in English, but here are the most important ones for your convenience:

In those sentences where the verb is in the imperfect , conditional or past perfect ( pluscuamperfecto ), there are no tense changes.

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As you can see, Spanish and English reported speeches are very similar.

Just remember the few rules I’ve taught you in this post, and you’ll have no problem at all!

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I received some questions about my Spanish materials on Teachers Pay Teachers so I thought I would share a little about them. I learned Spanish as a second language when I was a teenager and have continued to learn ever since! I currently Skype once a week with a teacher in Mexico to keep up my conversational skills and I have also used the program Pimsluer. When I create a resource in Spanish I send it to 3-4 native Spanish speakers on my team to check for errors or dialectical issues. There are so many dialects in the Spanish language, so I primarily use the one that is in my region (Texas). I have received amazing feedback and it has encouraged me to continue translating my products so that more students can have access to them. I currently have articulation crafts, toy companions, favorites boards, category cards, and an interactive book available! I will be adding more soon! Make sure you are following my TPT store and social media accounts to get notifications on when new products are posted! Click here to see all of my Spanish products on TPT

Articulation Crafts

These were designed to be simple, no-prep activities to target articulation in an engaging way. It is a simple cut and paste craft! Perfect for k-5 (some younger students may need cutting assistance, depending on fine motor abilities). Current themes available (click on them to see in TPT): Box of Chocolates , Robots , Recycling , Treasure Chest , Bunnies , Thunderstorm , Fiesta Foods , Apps , and Toolbox . Spanish Phonemes included: ★Initial/medial: p, b, m, j(h), d, t, k, g, f, ch, ll, rr ★Initial/medial/final: n, s, l ★medial/final: r ★Initial/medial: rblends ★Initial lblends ★medial: ñ ★blank pages (this comes with a printing guide, to find the phonemes you need quickly!) • Don't see a sound you need? I include a blank page to use with any speech/language target.

Game Companions

Bloques BUNDLE! Articulación y Lenguaje: Speech Therapy UN-stacking Game Companion Spanish Articulation Words and Language Targets I love playing stacking blocks in therapy but my students often got frustrated with how easy it is to knock over (and some of my students would knock it over or bump the table on purpose). I wanted to figure out a way to play this game without as much frustration! This is how my Blocks/Bloques products were born! Spanish Phonemes included: ★Initial/medial: p, b, m, j(h), d, t, k, g, f, ch, ll, rr ★Initial/medial/final: n, s, l ★medial/final: r ★Initial/medial: rblends ★Initial lblends ★medial: ñ ★blank pages (this comes with a printing guide, to find the phonemes you need quickly!) • Don't see a sound you need? I included a blank page to use with any speech/language target. This activity covers the following language objectives using functional vocabulary in Spanish. • Categories (name the category, name items in a category, which one doesn’t belong) • Compare/Contrast (with 2 options: same/different on separate tiles or same/different on the the same tile). • Wh-Questions (who, what, when, where, why, how, and mixed) • Antonyms • Synonyms • Defining (with visual cues: what category, what does it do, what does is look like, what is is made of, what do you do with it). • Describing (with five senses visual cues) • Present Progressive Verbs • Past Tense Verbs • Plurals • Multiple Meaning Words • Blank Templates (Name the Category, Wh Questions, Defining, Describing, & a generic blank template). • Fillable (type-able) blank page → Game Play: Start off by telling your students this isn’t the regular stacking block game (where you take blocks off and stack them back on top). Tell them this is an UN-stacking game! Each player will carefully remove a block out of the tower (they are not allowed to take one of the top blocks until the tower is down to 2 layers or no other blocks can be removed without it tumbling down). Then they get to choose a block on their mat to put it on. The student will produce target phoneme and then place the block over it. Practice 7X per block to get over 100 productions per mat!

Toy Companions

These were designed to be simple, no-prep toy companion mats to accompany common toys that you may have laying around the therapy room. Perfect for k-5. Current toy companions available (click on them to see in TPT) n: toy cars , building blocks/bricks , and hopping frogs . Spanish Phonemes included: ★Initial/medial: p, b, m, j(h), d, t, k, g, f, ch, ll, rr ★Initial/medial/final: n, s, l ★medial/final: r ★Initial/medial: rblends ★Initial lblends ★medial: ñ ★blank pages (this comes with a printing guide, to find the phonemes you need quickly!) • Don't see a sound you need? I include a blank page to use with any speech/language target.

My Favorites Boards

Mis Favoritos (My Favorites) Speech Therapy Activity How I use this product: This is one of my favorite activities to do in inclusion lessons and at the beginning of the year as a “get to know you” activity. The students really love getting to tell each other their favorite things. The visuals are great reinforcers. I have the students who need it point to the “Me Gusta” symbol and then to their chosen picture while verbalizing. If they are non-verbal they can simply point to communicate their favorite. Great for increading MLU too! Boards Included: ⭐My favorite color/colores ⭐My favorite snack/bocadillo ⭐My favorite drink/bebida ⭐My favorite dessert/postre ⭐My favorite toy/juguete ⭐My favorite animal/animal ⭐My favorite fruit/fruta ⭐My favorite vegetable/vegetal ⭐My favorite holiday/día festivo ⭐My favorite class/clase ⭐My favorite breakfast food/desayuno ⭐My favorite lunch food/almuerzo ⭐My favorite outdoor activity/actividad exterior Print in color, laminate, and attach ring to corner! Simple and easy to set up!

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Ayudalo a encontrar las prendas de ropa para que pueda salir y jugar con su trineo! ¡A sus alumnos les encantaran vestir el oso en este libro interactivo! This is a perfect addition to any winter themed lesson! Great for pk-2, special education, and speech therapy! Please note: The photo examples in the preview/thumbnails are of the English version. I will update soon. The books will look exactly the same (with the exception of the text). This download is FULL of activities: -Oso Tiene Frío Full Page Book -Oso Tiene Frío Mini Book (half page size) -Oso Tiene Frío Black and White No Prep Version -No Print Version for iPad, Computer, Tablet, or Smartboard -File Folder Poster Activity -Read & Color Page This is an interactive & book that targets functional vocabulary, increasing MLU, following directions, listening skills, and matching skills! Bear is cold and he needs help finding the right piece of clothing! Each page has a functional description prompt (Bear's legs are cold, what piece of clothing does he need?) and the student has to find the right piece and dress him!

Thumbprint art

Fiesta De Huellas Dactilares: Make a thumbprint piñata! Articulation art! No Prep and Ink Friendly (you can also use fingerprints) This activity was designed to be a no prep craft activity to target articulation in an engaging way. It is an activity that keeps students busy during practice! I designed this resource to go with my Cinco de Mayo lesson plans. I have over 16 thumnprint art packs available in English and hope to add more Spanish packs soon! Spanish Phonemes included: ★Initial/medial: p, b, m, j(h), d, t, k, g, f, ch, ll, rr ★Initial/medial/final: n, s, l ★medial/final: r ★Initial/medial: rblends ★Initial lblends ★medial: ñ ★blank pages . Materials Needed: Ink pad or paint, Fiesta Thumbprints Pages. Alternative to ink or paint: use bingo dotters (stamp the student’s thumb with the bingo dotter and then they can make a thumbprint on the page, works just as good as ink!). To use: The student will practice the target word and then make a thumbprint on the piñata. The student will place their thumb on an ink pad and then stamp it over a target word. The therapist will determine the number or trials per word.

Category Cards

$1 Build-A-Series Categories Companion Deck in Spanish (Las Categorías) This card deck was created as a way to target categories while playing my Build-A-Series games. There are two types of cards: ★ Name that Category (Decir la Categoría) ★ Name items in ______Category. (por ejemplo: Decir tres frutas) Included: 66 Category cards and 6 Free Roll cards. Assembly: To assemble the cards, print pages 2-25 front to back (the die will be on one side and the pictures on the other). Cut out and laminate. Ways to play: Build A.... Series companion: Use this card deck while playing any of my Build A... games. Set up the game as directed and arrange these cards in decks by the die number on the back. Have your students roll the die and answer questions from the corresponding deck. After each answer is given the student will choose the game piece that corresponds with the number rolled and put it on their building board. If the students gets a Free Roll card they get to put a piece on their board without having to answer a question. Stand alone activity: You do not have to own a Build A.... game to use this card deck. Simply arrange the cards in decks by the die number. Have your student roll the die and then answer a question that corresponds with the number they rolled. If the students gets a Free Roll card they get to put a piece on their board without having to answer a question.

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How to Teach the Spanish Flap R and Trilled RR

Learning how to produce the Spanish flap R and the trilled RR can be hard, but it’s not impossible. I learned how to produce both Spanish R sounds when I first started learning Spanish in eighth grade. So it’s possible to learn them “late.” The only thing standing in your way or your students’ way is practicing (and not worrying about sounding dumb).

One caveat is that it’s extremely hard to learn if you have low muscle tone. This is part of why it’s a struggle for students in speech therapy since many of them have issues with muscle tone. The reason is that any movement with the tongue is a fine motor movement and you need to have the strong core muscles to be able to correctly produce it.

One of the strategies I use to teach both the Spanish R sounds is to remind the student to anchor the back of their tongue to the their upper back teeth. Another placement cue for both of the R sounds I give them is to elevate their tongue tip.

The Spanish Flap R

Learning to produce the Spanish flap R is easier if you or your student speaks American English. That’s because it’s present in American English! The words “butter,” “butter,” “water,” and “ladder” have the flap sound in the medial (middle) position. So if you can get the student to transfer their ability to produce that sound in English to Spanish words that have medial R, you or your student will successfully acquire this sound!

However, a monolingual Spanish speaker will have to learn this sound from scratch. I still use the English words to drill my students as almost nonsense words to help them start practicing what their tongue needs to do. Words that have the flap R in Spanish are “pera” (pear), “mira” (look), “para” (for), and “pero” (but). It’s medial R (R in the middle position of words).

The flap R is also called the “tapped” R. That’s because the tongue goes up and down tapping the alveolar ridge ever so slightly. In comparison with the trilled R, most students acquire the flap R more readily because it’s not quite as tough.

The Spanish Trilled RR

First let me just describe what I mean by the Spanish trill. It is written as RR in Spanish when it’s in the middle of a word like “perro.” The Spanish RR also is always present in the initial position of a word like “ratón.” It is also present when it is next to N like “Enrique.”

What I’m doing with my tongue is forcing air over it so that it vibrates high in my mouth. Like I said before, I anchor the back of my tongue to my back teeth. That’s important.

Similar to eliciting an English R, making lengthy motor or car noises. It’s also a great way to get students to loosen up their tongue.

Another technique is blowing a raspberry on your hand. And then add your voice and your tongue kind of gets involved. It’s great fun for kids!

One of the creative ways I’ve been successful in eliciting the Spanish trill is in a context where it normally doesn’t occur. For example, the word “brazo.” It’s weird that I have elicited RR in a blend where it does not normally occur. My advice is to try it in a blend and just over-exaggerate it.

I’d love to hear your tips for eliciting the Spanish flap R and the trilled RR! Thanks for reading! 🙂

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Spanish Materials by Panda Speech Category Cards. $1 Build-A-Series Categories Companion Deck in Spanish (Las Categorías) This card deck was created as a way to target categories while playing my Build-A-Series games. There are two types of cards: ★ Name that Category (Decir la Categoría) ★ Name items in ______Category. (por ejemplo: Decir tres frutas) Included: 66 ... SPEECH traducir SPEECH: habla, discurso, discurso, discurso [masculine, singular], habla [masculine, singular]. Más información en el diccionario inglés-español. Spanish translation of 'speech' Spanish Translation of "SPEECH" | The official Collins English-Spanish Dictionary online. Over 100,000 Spanish translations of English words and phrases. How to Teach the Spanish Flap R and Trilled RR Words that have the flap R in Spanish are "pera" (pear), "mira" (look), "para" (for), and "pero" (but). It's medial R (R in the middle position of words). The flap R is also called the "tapped" R. 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