Lo importante es comprender que una palabra puede tener múltiples usos y significados según el contexto en el que se utilice. Aquí por ejemplo, veremos que "like" puede expresar gusto, hacer una oferta educada o funcionar para pregunta cómo es algo o alguien.
Vocabulary
Este vocabulario debe estudiarse a través de Anki. Todo el material relacionado lo puedes encontrar en My learning journal - Repositorio de GitHub.
| Inglés | Español | Explicación | Ejemplo |
|---|---|---|---|
| With | Con | A preposition used to indicate association or accompaniment. | I am going with my friends. |
| Lovely | Encantador / Encantadora | Something or someone that is delightful, charming, or beautiful. | She has a lovely smile. |
| Adsent | Ausente | Not present in a place or situation. | He was absent from the meeting. |
| Any | Cualquier / Algún / Alguna | An indefinite pronoun used to refer to one or more unspecified things or people. | Do you have any questions? |
| Today | Hoy | The present day. | I have a meeting today. |
| Enough | Suficiente | An adequate amount or quantity. | I have had enough food. |
| More | Más | A greater quantity, amount, or degree. | I need more time. |
| Same | Mismo / Misma | Identical or unchanged. | We have the same shoes. |
| Board | Pizarra / Tabla | A flat surface used for writing or displaying information. | The teacher wrote on the board. |
| Building | Edificio | A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house or factory. | The new building is very tall. |
| Classroom | Aula / Salón de clases | A room where teaching and learning take place. | The students are in the classroom. |
| Computer | Computadora | An electronic device for storing and processing data. | I use my computer for work. |
| Chicken | Pollo | A domesticated bird raised for its meat and eggs. | We had chicken for dinner. |
| Flag | Bandera | A piece of cloth with a distinctive design, used as a symbol or emblem. | The flag is waving in the wind. |
| Girl | Niña | A female child. | The girl is playing with her toys. |
| Dictionary | Diccionario | A reference book containing words and their meanings. | I looked up the word in the dictionary. |
| Globe | Globo | A spherical representation of the Earth or other celestial body. | The globe shows all the countries. |
| Group | Grupo | A number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together. | We are working in a group. |
| Information | Información | Facts or details about a subject. | I need more information about the project. |
| Juice | Jugo / Zumo | A liquid extracted from fruits or vegetables. | I drink orange juice for breakfast. |
| Lesson | Lección | A unit of teaching or instruction. | We have a new lesson today. |
| Marker | Marcador | A writing instrument with a broad tip, used for making marks or highlighting text. | I use a marker to highlight important information. |
| Office | Oficina | A room or building where people work, typically for administrative or professional tasks. | She works in an office downtown. |
| Picture | Imagen / Foto | A visual representation of something, such as a photograph or drawing. | I took a picture of the sunset. |
| Restaurant | Restaurante | A place where meals are prepared and served to customers. | We went to a restaurant for dinner. |
| Seat | Asiento | A place to sit, such as a chair or bench. | Please take a seat. |
| Sharpener | Sacapuntas | A device used to sharpen pencils. | I need a sharpener for my pencil. |
| Sweater | Suéter | A knitted garment worn on the upper body for warmth. | She is wearing a warm sweater. |
| That's right | Eso es correcto | A phrase used to confirm that something is correct or true. | "2 + 2 = 4." "That's right!" |
| Welcome | Bienvenido / Bienvenida | A greeting used to express hospitality or acceptance. | Welcome to our home! |
| Here you are | Aquí tienes | A phrase used when giving something to someone. | Here you are, your coffee. |
| There you go | Ahí tienes | A phrase used when handing something to someone. | There you go, your book. |
| Would you like more meat? | ¿Te gustaría más carne? | A polite way to offer someone additional food. | Would you like more meat? |
| All right | Muy bien / Está bien | A phrase used to express agreement or acceptance. | "Can we start the meeting now?" "All right." |
There is / There are
In English, "there is" and "there are" are used to indicate the existence or presence of something in a particular place.
| --- | There is (singular) | There are (plural) |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | There is a book on the table. | There are three chairs in the room. |
| Negative | There isn't a computer in the office. | There aren't any markers on the desk. |
| Interrogative | Is there a restaurant nearby? | Are there any students in the classroom? |
- Use "there is" for singular nouns (one item).
- Use "there are" for plural nouns (more than one item).
- In negative sentences, use "isn't" for singular and "aren't" for plural.
- In interrogative sentences, invert the subject and verb: "Is there..." for singular and "Are there..." for plural.
Like
The work "Like" has different uses in English. Here we will see some of them.
Would like
The phrase "would like" is used to express a desire or preference for something in a polite manner. It is often used when making requests or offers. Indicates a wish, something that you want, an ambition.
- I would like a cup of coffee, please.
- She would like to visit the museum tomorrow.
Exercise: Write three sentences using "would like" to express your preferences.
- Affirmative: I would like to learn English.
- Negative: He wouldn't like to eat spicy food.
- Interrogative: Would you like to join us for dinner?
Like
The word "like" is used to express enjoyment or preference for something. It indicates that someone finds something pleasant or agreeable.
- I like reading books.
- They like playing soccer on weekends.
One
The word "one" can be used as a pronoun to refer to a single item or person previously mentioned or easily identified. It is often used to avoid repetition.
- I have two pens. I will take the blue one.
- She has many dresses, but she prefers the red one.
- This cake is delicious; I will have another one.
One is not a number here; it is a pronoun that replaces a noun previously mentioned.
Si quieres preguntar "¿Cuál?" o "¿Cuál de ellos?", puedes usar las siguientes frases:
- Which ice cream do you want?
- Which one do you want?
What is it like? / Cómo es?
The phrase "What is it like?" is used to ask for a description or characteristics of something or someone. It seeks information about the nature, appearance, or qualities of the subject in question. Means "¿Cómo es?" en español, more or less, approximately.
- What is she like? She is very friendly and kind.
- What is the city like? It is bustling and vibrant.
The answer is not physical description. It is more about personality, characteristics, qualities, etc.
- What is your new job like? It is challenging but rewarding.
- What is the weather like in your country? It is usually warm and sunny.
Possessive pronouns
Possessive pronouns are used to indicate ownership or possession. They replace nouns to avoid repetition and show that something belongs to someone.
| Pronouns | Possessive adjectives | Possessive pronouns |
|---|---|---|
| I | my | mine |
| You | your | yours |
| He | his | his |
| She | her | hers |
| It | its | its |
| We | our | ours |
| They | their | theirs |
- This is my book. -> This book is mine.
- That is your car. -> That car is yours.
- His house is big. -> The big house is his.
- Her dog is friendly. -> The friendly dog is hers.
- Our school is new. -> The new school is ours.
- Their car is fast. -> The fast car is theirs.
Dialogue
| Personajes | Diálogo |
|---|---|
| Teacher | Good morning, class! Today, we will learn about the classroom and some useful phrases. |
| Student 1 | Good morning, teacher! What will we learn today? |
| Teacher | We will learn vocabulary related to the classroom, and we will also practice using "there is" and "there are". |
| Student 2 | That sounds interesting! Can you give us some examples? |
| Teacher | Of course! For example, "There is a computer on the desk" and "There are three chairs in the room." |
| Student 1 | I see! What about negative sentences? |
| Teacher | Good question! You can say "There isn't a marker on the table" or "There aren't any books in the bag." |
| Student 2 | This is helpful! Can we practice with some more examples? |
| Teacher | Absolutely! Let's look around the classroom and describe what we see using "there is" and "there are". |
| Student 1 | There is a globe on the shelf. |
| Student 2 | There are some pictures on the wall. |
| Teacher | Excellent! Now, let's practice using "would like" and "like". |
| Student 1 | I would like a new notebook, please. |
| Student 2 | I like the colorful markers. |
| Teacher | Great job, everyone! Keep practicing these phrases, and you'll become more comfortable using them in everyday conversations. |
| Student 1 | Thank you, teacher! This lesson was very helpful. |
| Student 2 | Yes, thank you! I feel more confident now. |
Links
- My learning journal ↗ - Repositorio en GitHub