1.2.3 - Useful Phrases
- Due No due date
- Points 100
- Questions 4
- Time Limit None
- Allowed Attempts Unlimited
Instructions
Frases Útiles
Useful Phrases
In preparation for traveling to a foreign country, where a different language is spoken, many travelers often purchase a small book of "useful phrases" that they can use during their trip. This lesson focuses on providing something similar for you.
The following are useful phrases that we encourage you to memorize. We are aware that at this time you may not understand every word that is used in the expressions; however, remember that eventually we will cover the vocabulary in more detail as you progress through this course. In general, these are phrases that you will be able to use time and time again.
Expresiones en Viajes
Expressions in Trips
|
Spanish |
English |
|
¿Qué hora es? |
What time is it?* |
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Todos a bordo. |
Everyone on board. |
|
Buen viaje. |
Have a good trip! |
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Perdón. |
Pardon/Forgive/Excuse me. |
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Permiso. |
Excuse me. |
* The response to "what time is it?" will be studied in detail, in future lessons. However for now, simply focus on asking the question in Spanish.
Below is an audio recording that includes the phrases listed above in the chart. Please take a few moments now to listen to the recording. Pay close attention to each phrase and repeat after the speaker, when possible.
Otras Expresiones Útiles
Other Useful Expressions
* Some of these phrases may be a review of those you learned in previous lessons.
| Spanish | English |
| Buenos días | Good morning |
| Buenas tardes | Good afternoon |
| Buenas noches | Good evening / Good night |
| Hasta pronto | See you soon |
| Hola | Hello / Hi |
| Chau | Bye |
| Adiós | Goodbye (This is considered more formal than "chau") |
| Yo soy... | I am...(Name) |
| Me llamo... |
My name is...(Name). (The literal translation for this in English is actually: I call myself...) |
Below is an audio recording that includes the phrases listed above in the chart. Please take a few moments now to listen to the recording. Pay close attention to each phrase and repeat after the speaker, when possible.
Later on in this course, you will learn how to conjugate (change the form of) verbs to agree with difference subjects. The verb “llamar” means “to name” and is a commonly used verb in Spanish. Below are several useful phrases and questions that you should begin to study and apply at this level:
1. Me llamo ______.
My name is ________.
Example:
Me llamo Juan.
My name is John.
2. Te llamas _______.
Your name is _______.
*This phrase is used in an informal setting.
Example:
Te llamas Amie.
Your name is Amie.
3. Usted se llama _______.
Your name is ______.
*This phrase is used in a formal setting.
Example:
Usted se llama Lexi.
Your name is Lexi.
4. Ella/él se llama _______.
Her/his name is ______.
Example:
Ella se llama Lexi.
Her name is Lexi.
5. ¿Cómo te llamas?
What is your name?
*This question is used in an informal setting.
6. ¿Cómo se llama?
What is your name?
*This question is used in a formal setting.
Now it is time to complete the quiz below, the quiz only includes the expressions in the tables.
