Adverbios de frecuencia y futuro con going to

Vocabulary
Adverbs of frequency
- Do you ever...?
- How often...?
Future with "going to"
Mini story

Última lección del nivel A1. Relacionada a actividades diarias, así como adverbios de frecuencia y el uso del futuro con "going to". Repasa el vocabulario con Anki y no empieces el siguiente nivel sin dominar este contenido.

Vocabulary

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Inglés	Español	Explicación	Ejemplo
All	Todo	The whole quantity or extent of a particular group or thing.	She ate all the cookies in the jar.
Twice	Dos veces	Two times; on two occasions.	He called me twice yesterday.
Accept	Aceptar	To agree to receive or undertake something offered.	She decided to accept the job offer.
Believe	Creer	To accept something as true or real.	I believe in the power of positive thinking.
Call	Llamar	To make a phone call or shout out to someone.	I will call you later this evening.
Drink	Beber	To consume a liquid.	They like to drink water after exercising.
Get	Obtener	To come into possession of something.	She will get a new car for her birthday.
Get married	Casarse	To enter into a legal marriage.	They plan to get married next summer.
Marry	Casar	To enter into a legal marriage with someone.	They decided to marry after dating for five years.
Place	Colocar	To put something in a particular position.	She placed the vase on the table.
Propose to	Proponer matrimonio	To ask someone to marry you.	He plans to propose to his girlfriend next month.
See	Ver	To perceive with the eyes.	I can see the mountains from my window.
Try on	Probarse	To put on clothing to see if it fits or looks good.	She tried on several dresses before choosing one.
Wash	Lavar	To clean something with water and soap.	He washed his car on Saturday.
Bill	Cuenta	A statement of money owed for goods or services.	The waiter brought the bill after we finished our meal.
Comedy	Comedia	A genre of film or television that is intended to be humorous.	We watched a comedy movie last night.
Champagne	Champán	A sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region of France.	They celebrated with a bottle of champagne.
Christmas	Navidad	A holiday celebrated on December 25th, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.	We exchange gifts on Christmas.
Engagement	Compromiso	A formal agreement to get married.	They announced their engagement last week.
Girlfriend	Novia	A female partner in a romantic relationship.	He introduced his girlfriend to his family.
Hobbies	Pasatiempos	Activities done for enjoyment during free time.	Her hobbies include painting and hiking.
Holiday	Vacaciones	A period of time spent away from work or school for rest or travel.	We are going on holiday to the beach next month.
Market	Mercado	A place where goods and services are bought and sold.	She went to the market to buy fresh vegetables.
Questionnaire	Cuestionario	A set of printed or written questions used for gathering information.	The survey included a detailed questionnaire.
Research	Investigación	The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources.	He conducted research for his thesis.
Shower	Ducha	A device that sprays water for bathing.	She took a shower after her workout.
Weekend	Fin de semana	The period from Friday evening to Sunday night.	We like to relax on the weekend.
Caviar	Caviar	A delicacy consisting of salt-cured fish eggs.	They enjoyed caviar as an appetizer.
Clam chowder	Sopa de almejas	A creamy soup made with clams, potatoes, and onions.	She ordered clam chowder at the seafood restaurant.
Crab	Cangrejo	A crustacean with a hard shell and pincers, often found in the sea.	They caught a large crab while fishing.
Lobster	Langosta	A large marine crustacean with a hard shell, prized as food.	He ordered a lobster dinner at the restaurant.
Shrimp	Camarón	A small marine crustacean with a slender body and long antennae.	They grilled shrimp for the barbecue.
Ham	Jamón	Meat from the hind leg of a pig, typically cured or smoked.	She served ham sandwiches for lunch.
Frozen food	Comida congelada	Food that has been preserved by freezing.	He bought frozen food for quick meals.
Hamburguer meat	Carne para hamburguesa	Ground beef used to make hamburgers.	She cooked hamburguer meat for the barbecue.
Fried potatoes	Papas fritas	Potatoes that have been cut into strips and deep-fried until crispy.	They enjoyed fried potatoes with ketchup.
Chips	Papas fritas (bolsa)	Thin slices of potato that are deep-fried or baked until crispy, often sold in bags.	She bought a bag of chips for the party.
Canned food	Comida enlatada	Food that has been preserved in a sealed can.	He keeps canned food in the pantry for emergencies.
Broccoli	Brócoli	A green vegetable with a tree-like structure, rich in vitamins and minerals.	She steamed broccoli as a healthy side dish.
To ask for a drink	Pedir una bebida	To request a beverage at a restaurant or bar.	He asked for a drink at the counter.
To to the dishes	Lavar los platos	To clean the dishes after a meal.	She always helps to do the dishes.
To have the same hobbies	Tener los mismos pasatiempos	To share similar interests or activities.	They have the same hobbies, like hiking and painting.
In order to	Para	Used to express the purpose or reason for something.	She studies hard in order to pass her exams.
Do something together	Hacer algo juntos	To engage in an activity with someone else.	They like to do things together on weekends.
Narrow	Estrecho	Having a small width in relation to length.	The narrow street was difficult to navigate.
Holding	Sosteniendo	Grasping or carrying something with the hands.	She was holding a bouquet of flowers.
Flat	Piso	A level surface or area, often referring to an apartment.	They live in a flat in the city center.
Lid	Tapa	A cover for a container or pot.	She put the lid on the pot to keep the soup warm.
Storing	Almacenando	Keeping or placing something in a particular location for future use.	He is storing his winter clothes in the attic.
Store	Almacenar	To keep or place something in a particular location for future use.	She stores her books on the shelf.
Wide	Ancho	Having a large width in relation to length.	The wide road allowed for easy traffic flow.
Mouth	Boca	The opening in the face used for eating and speaking.	He opened his mouth to speak.
Shaped mass	Masa con forma	A substance that has been molded or formed into a specific shape.	The sculptor created a shaped mass of clay.
Wrapped	Envuelto	Covered or enclosed in paper, cloth, or other material.	She wrapped the gift in colorful paper.
Boxed	En caja	Contained or packaged in a box.	The toys were boxed and ready for shipping.
Gum	Chicle	A soft, chewy substance that is flavored and chewed for enjoyment.	He always has a piece of gum after meals.
Hollow	Hueco	Having an empty space inside.	The hollow tree trunk was home to many animals.
Toothpaste	Pasta de dientes	A substance used with a toothbrush to clean teeth.	She squeezed toothpaste onto her toothbrush.
Concerning	En cuanto a (acerca de)	Regarding or about a particular subject.	He had questions concerning the new project.
Undertake	Emprender (asumir, realizar)	To commit oneself to and begin a task or responsibility.	She decided to undertake the challenge of learning a new language.
Offered	Ofrecido	Presented or made available for acceptance or rejection.	He offered his help to the new student.
Swam	Nadó	Past tense of "swim"; to move through water by using the limbs.	She swam in the lake during the summer.
Performs	Realiza (actúa)	To carry out or execute an action or task.	The actor performs on stage every night.
Performance	Actuación	The act of presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment.	The performance received a standing ovation.
Award	Premio	A recognition or prize given for achievement.	She received an award for her outstanding performance.
Won	Ganó	Past tense of "win"; to be victorious in a competition or contest.	He won the race by a narrow margin.
Delivery	Entrega	The act of bringing goods or services to a recipient.	The delivery of the package was delayed.

Adverbs of frequency

Frecuency is the number of times something happens within a specific period. Adverbs of frequency indicate how often an action occurs.

I always.
You usually.
He/She/It often.
We sometimes.
You rarely.
They never.

Place adverbs of frecuency before the main verb, but after the verb "to be".

She always goes to the gym in the morning.
They are usually very busy on weekdays.

Do you ever...?

Use "Do you ever...?" to ask if someone does something at any time.

Do you ever travel abroad?
Do you ever eat out?
Do you ever watch movies on weekends?

"Do you ever...?" means "¿Alguna vez...?" in Spanish. It can be answered with "Yes, I do" or "No, I don't".

How often...?

Use "How often...?" to ask about the frequency of an action.

How often do you exercise?
How often does she visit her grandparents?
How often do they go to the cinema?

Future with "going to"

The future with "going to" is used to express plans or intentions for the future.

Affirmative:

Subject	Verb "to be"	going to	Base verb	Complement
I	am	going to	eat	pizza.
You	are	going to	travel	next month.
He/She/It	is	going to	study	for the exam.
We	are	going to	visit	our friends.
They	are	going to	watch	a movie.

Negative:

Subject	Verb "to be"	not	going to	Base verb	Complement
I	am	not	going to	eat	pizza.
You	are	not	going to	travel	next month.
He/She/It	is	not	going to	study	for the exam.
We	are	not	going to	visit	our friends.
They	are	not	going to	watch	a movie.

Interrogative:

Verb "to be"	Subject	going to	Base verb	Complement
Am	I	going to	eat	pizza?
Are	you	going to	travel	next month?
Is	he/she/it	going to	study	for the exam?
Are	we	going to	visit	our friends?
Are	they	going to	watch	a movie?

Short answers:

Question	Short answer (Affirmative)	Short answer (Negative)
Are you going to eat?	Yes, I am.	No, I'm not.
Is she going to travel?	Yes, she is.	No, she isn't.
Are they going to study?	Yes, they are.

Information questions:

Question	Answer
What are you going to do?	I'm going to visit my family.
Where is he going to go?	He is going to the beach.
When are they going to leave?	They are going to leave tomorrow.

Mini story

Every morning, I wake up early and have breakfast. I usually eat cereal and drink a cup of coffee. After breakfast, I go to work. I work from Monday to Friday. On weekends, I like to relax and spend time with my family. We often go to the park or watch movies together.

Última actualización: 16-12-2025

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