Leo el Libro (I read the Book)

Learning Objectives Identify 6 common animals in Spanish. Say the Spanish names for dog, cat, bird, fish, lion, and cow. Use 'el' and 'la' correctly with animal names. Understand and say the phrase 'Yo veo un...' (I see a...). Count up to three animals in Spanish (un, dos, tres). Match animal pictures to their Spanish names. Form the simple plural of an animal by adding '-s'. ¡Hola! What is your favorite animal? 🐶🐱🦁 Let's learn their names in Spanish! Today, we will learn the Spanish words for some fun animals. We will learn how to say 'I see a dog' when we read a book. Learning animal names helps us talk about stories and the world around us! Real-World Applications Talking about your pets in Spanish Reading...

TermDefinitionExample El perro 🐕A friendly pet that says 'guau guau' (woof woof).Yo veo un perro. (I see a dog.) El gato 🐈A quiet pet that says 'miau' (meow).Yo veo un gato. (I see a cat.) El pájaro 🐦An animal with wings that can fly in the sky.Yo veo un pájaro. (I see a bird.) El pez 🐠An animal with fins that swims in the water.Yo veo un pez. (I see a fish.) El león 🦁A big, strong cat that is the king of the jungle.Yo veo un león. (I see a lion.) La vaca 🐄A farm animal that gives us milk and says 'muuu' (moo).Yo veo una vaca. (I see a cow.)

Using 'El' for 'the' (Masculine) El + animal name Use 'el' before most animal names that end in '-o'. Think of 'el' as a word for boy animals. Using 'La' for 'the' (Feminine) La + animal name Use 'la' before some animal names, like those ending in '-a'. Think of 'la' as a word for girl animals. Making Plurals (More than one) animal name + s To talk about more than one animal, just add an 's' to the end of the word. 'El' becomes 'los'.