Presente simple: preguntas de información y uso básico

Vocabulary
Simple present tense
Information questions in simple present
Mini story

El presente simple se utiliza para describir hábitos, situaciones inmutables, verdades generales y arreglos fijos. Esa acción puede ser un pasatiempo, una rutina diaria o una acción que ocurre regularmente. Este tema es muy común en los niveles A1 y A2 de aprendizaje del inglés.

Vocabulary

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Inglés	Español	Explicación	Ejemplo
Catch	Atrapar	To capture or seize something that is moving.	He can catch the ball easily.
Come back	Regresar / Volver	To return to a place.	She will come back home later.
Drink	Beber	To consume a liquid.	They like to drink water after exercising.
Drive	Conducir	To operate and control the direction of a vehicle.	He will drive to the city tomorrow.
Finish	Terminar	To complete or bring to an end.	She will finish her homework soon.
Get up	Levantarse	To rise from bed or a seated position.	I usually get up at 7 AM.
Go out	Salir	To leave a place, especially to socialize.	They will go out for dinner tonight.
At home	En casa	In one's place of residence.	I feel comfortable at home.
Get dressed	Vestirse	To put on clothes.	She needs to get dressed for the party.
Go home	Ir a casa	To return to one's place of residence.	After work, I will go home.
Have lunch	Almorzar	To eat a midday meal.	We usually have lunch at noon.
Take a shower	Tomar una ducha	To wash oneself under a spray of water.	He likes to take a shower in the morning.
Leave	Salir / Irse	To go away from a place.	They will leave the party early.
Listen to	Escuchar	To pay attention to sound.	She loves to listen to music.
Meet	Encontrarse / Reunirse	To come together with someone.	We will meet at the café.
Pick up	Recoger	To lift something from a surface.	Please pick up your toys.
Read	Leer	To look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed matter.	He likes to read books before bed.
Start	Empezar / Comenzar	To begin an activity or process.	They will start the project next week.
Wake up	Despertarse	To stop sleeping.	I usually wake up early.
Work	Trabajar	To perform a job or task.	She will work on her assignment tonight.
After shave lotion	Loción para después del afeitado	A lotion applied to the skin after shaving to soothe and moisturize.	He uses after shave lotion to prevent irritation.
Alarm clock	Reloj despertador	A clock that is designed to wake a person at a specific time.	I set my alarm clock for 6 AM.
Bed linen	Ropa de cama	The sheets, pillowcases, and blankets used on a bed.	She bought new bed linen for her bedroom.
Bedspread	Cubrecama	A decorative covering for a bed.	The bedspread has a beautiful pattern.
Blanket	Manta	A large piece of fabric used to keep warm.	She wrapped
Box of tissues	Caja de pañuelos	A container filled with tissues for personal use.	He grabbed a tissue from the box of tissues.
Bureau	Tocador / Cómoda	A piece of furniture with drawers for storing clothes.	She keeps her clothes in the bureau.
Chest of drawers	Cajonera	A piece of furniture with multiple drawers for storage.	He organized his socks in the chest of drawers.
Closet	Armario	A small room or space for storing clothes and other items.	She hung her dresses in the closet.
Comb	Peine	A tool used to arrange and style hair.	He used a comb to fix his hair.
Dresser	Tocador / Cómoda	A piece of furniture with drawers for storing clothes.	She keeps her clothes in the dresser.
Electric razor	Afeitadora eléctrica	A device used for shaving hair, powered by electricity.	He uses an electric razor for a quick shave.
Floor	Piso / Suelo	The lower surface of a room on which one stands.	She cleaned the floor with a mop.
Hairbrush	Aerógrafo / Cepillo para el cabello	A tool used to style and smooth hair.	She used a hairbrush to detangle her hair.
Hair drier	Secador de pelo	An electrical device used to blow air to dry hair.	She used a hair dryer to dry her hair quickly.
Hair dryer	Secador de pelo	An electrical device used to blow air to dry hair.	She used a hair dryer to dry her hair quickly.
Hanger	Percha / Gancho	A device used to hang clothes.	He hung his coat on the hanger.
Head board	Cabecera	The upright part at the head of a bed.	She decorated the headboard with pillows.
Mattress	Colchón	A large pad used for sleeping on a bed.	The mattress is very comfortable.
Night table	Mesa de noche	A small table placed beside a bed.	She keeps a lamp on her night table.
Pillowcase	Funda de almohada	A cover for a pillow.	She changed the pillowcase before going to bed.
Poster	Póster	A large printed picture or advertisement.	He put a poster of his favorite band on the wall.
Razor blade	Hoja de afeitar	A thin, sharp piece of metal used for shaving.	He replaced the razor blade in his razor.
Shampoo	Champú	A liquid used for washing hair.	She washed her hair with shampoo.
Shaving cream	Crema de afeitar	A cream applied to the skin to soften hair before shaving.	He applied shaving cream before using the razor.
Shaving kit	Kit de afeitado	A set of tools and products used for shaving.	He bought a new shaving kit for his grooming routine.
Sheets	Sábanas	Pieces of fabric used to cover a mattress.	She changed the sheets on the bed.
Talcum powder	Polvo de talco	A fine powder used to absorb moisture and reduce friction on the skin.	She applied talcum powder after her shower.
Answering machine	Contestador automático	A device that records messages from callers when the recipient is unavailable.	He checked the messages on his answering machine.
Appointment book	Agenda	A book used to keep track of appointments and schedules.	She wrote down her meetings in the appointment book.
Bulletin board	Tablón de anuncios	A board for posting notices and information.	The school posted the event on the bulletin board.
Card file	Archivador de tarjetas	A box or drawer used to store index cards.	She organized her recipes in a card file.
Correction fluid	Corrector líquido	A liquid used to cover mistakes made in writing.	He used correction fluid to fix the error on the paper.
Disk drive	Unidad de disco	A device used to read and write data on a disk.	He saved the file to the disk drive.
File	Archivo	A collection of documents or data stored together.	She kept important documents in a file.
File cabinet	Archivador	A piece of furniture used to store files and documents.	He organized his paperwork in the file cabinet.
Hole puncher	Perforadora	A device used to make holes in paper for filing.	She used a hole puncher to prepare the documents for the binder.
Keyboard	Teclado	A set of keys used to input data into a computer.	He typed the report using the keyboard.
Outbox	Bandeja de salida	A tray used to hold outgoing mail or documents.	She placed the letters in the outbox.
Printer	Impresora	A device that produces physical copies of digital documents.	He printed the report using the printer.
Printout	Impresión	A physical copy of a digital document.	She reviewed the printout of her essay.
Ring binder	Archivador de anillas	A binder with rings used to hold punched documents.	He organized his notes in a ring binder.
Screen	Pantalla	A surface on which images and data are displayed.	She adjusted the brightness of the computer screen.
Stapler	Grapadora	A device used to fasten sheets of paper together with staples.	He used a stapler to attach the documents.
Do you work in the morning?	¿Trabajas por la mañana?	To ask if someone works during the morning hours.	Yes, I work in the morning.
What tiem do you start work?	¿A qué hora empiezas a trabajar?	To inquire about the time someone begins their work.	I start work at 9 AM.
This is my bedroom	Esta es mi habitación.	A sentence used to describe one's bedroom.	This is my bedroom where I sleep and relax.
There is my office	Ahí está mi oficina.	A sentence used to point out one's office.	There is my office where I do my work.
There is also a closet	También hay un armario.	A sentence used to indicate the presence of a closet.	There is also a closet for storing clothes.
Soothe	Calmar / Tranquilizar	To make someone feel calm or relaxed.	The mother soothed her crying baby.
Moisturize	Hidratar	To make the skin less dry by applying a lotion or cream.	She moisturizes her skin every day.
Clock	Reloj	A device used to measure and indicate time.	The clock on the wall shows the correct time.
Something	Algo	An unspecified object, thing, or idea.	I have something to tell you.
Displeasure	Desagrado	A feeling of dissatisfaction or annoyance.	His rude behavior caused displeasure among his friends.
Surge	Aumento / Incremento	A sudden and powerful forward or upward movement.	There was a surge in demand for the new product.
Annoyance	Molestia	A feeling of irritation or discomfort.	The loud noise was a source of annoyance.
Fear	Miedo	An unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger or harm.	She felt fear when she saw the spider.
Dessert	Postre	A sweet course typically eaten at the end of a meal.	They had ice cream for dessert.
Pastry	Pastel	A baked good made from dough, often filled or topped with sweet ingredients.	She bought a pastry from the bakery.
Pastry crust	Masa de pastel	The outer layer of a pastry that holds the filling.	The pastry crust was flaky and delicious.
Tart flavor	Sabor ácido	A sharp or sour taste often found in certain fruits and desserts.	The lemon tart had a tart flavor.
Schedule	Horario / Programa	A plan that outlines when tasks or events will occur.	She checked her schedule for the day.
Oversee	Supervisar	To watch over and manage a task or activity.	The manager oversees the team's work.

Simple present tense

The simple present tense is used to describe habits, unchanging situations, general truths, and fixed arrangements. That action can be a hobby, a daily routine, or an action that happens regularly.

Affirmative sentences

I drink coffee every morning.
She reads books in her free time.
They play soccer on weekends.
He drives to work every day.
We listen to music while studying.
The sun rises in the east.
Birds fly in the sky.
Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

The verbs usually don't change in the affirmative form, except for the third person singular (he, she, it).

I have a cat.
She has a dog.
He goes to the gym regularly.

Negative sentences

You have to use "do not" (don't) or "does not" (doesn't) to make negative sentences in the simple present tense.

I don't like spicy food.
She doesn't watch TV often.
They don't play basketball.
He doesn't eat meat.
We don't go to the beach in winter.
The store doesn't open on Sundays.

Interrogative sentences

To form questions in the simple present tense, you need to use "do" or "does" at the beginning of the sentence.

En inglés no contamos con el signo de interrogación al inicio de la pregunta (solo al final). En su lugar, usamos el auxiliar "do" o "does".

Do you like chocolate?
Does she play the piano?
Do they live in New York?
Does he work on weekends?
Do we need to bring anything to the party?
Does it rain a lot in this city?

Question	Short answer	Long answer
Do you like pizza?	Yes, I do. / No, I don't.	Yes, I like pizza. / No, I don't like pizza.
Does she play tennis?	Yes, she does. / No, she doesn't.	Yes, she plays tennis. / No, she doesn't play tennis.

Information questions in simple present

Information questions (also known as WH-questions) are questions that begin with question words such as who, what, where, when, why, and how. In the simple present tense, these questions are formed by placing the question word at the beginning of the sentence, followed by "do" or "does".

What do you eat for breakfast?
Where does she live?
When do they go to school?
Why does he study English?
How do we get to the museum?

Question word	Example question	Example answer
What	What do you do?	I am a teacher.
Where	Where does she work?	She works at a bank.
When	When do they arrive?	They arrive at 5 PM.
Why	Why does he exercise?	He exercises to stay healthy.
How	How do you make this dish?	I follow a recipe.

Mini story

This is my office. I have a desk, a chair, and a computer. I work here every day. I usually start my work at 9 AM and finish at 5 PM. I drink coffee while I work. Sometimes, I listen to music to help me concentrate. My office is quiet, so I can focus on my tasks. At lunchtime, I go out to eat with my colleagues. After work, I go home and relax. In the evening, I read a book or watch TV. I like my daily routine because it helps me stay organized and productive.

She is my secretary. She helps me with my work. She answers the phone and schedules appointments. She is very efficient and friendly. We work well together as a team. In her office, she has a filing cabinet and a printer. She prints documents and organizes files. I appreciate her support because she makes my job easier. We often have meetings to discuss our projects. Overall, I am grateful to have such a dedicated secretary.

Última actualización: 17-12-2025