Spanish
Grade 1
15 min
Llevo un Abrigo (I wear a Coat)
Introduce 'abrigo' (coat). Learn to say 'Yo llevo un abrigo.'
Tutorial Preview
1
Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Say 'Llevo un abrigo' to state they are wearing a coat.
Identify and name 5 common clothing items in Spanish.
Use the phrase 'Llevo un/una...' with other clothing items.
Answer the question '¿Qué llevas?' (What are you wearing?) with a simple sentence.
Recognize the words 'llevo', 'un', 'una', and 'abrigo'.
Match pictures of clothing to their Spanish names.
Brrr, it's cold outside! 🥶 What do you put on to stay warm? Let's learn how to say it in Spanish!
Today, we will learn how to say 'I wear a coat' in Spanish. We will also learn the names of other clothes. This helps us talk about what we are wearing!
Real-World Applications
Telling a friend what you are wear...
2
Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
LlevoThis word means 'I wear' or 'I am wearing'.Llevo un sombrero. 🤠 (I wear a hat.)
Un abrigoThis means 'a coat'. We wear it when it is cold. ❄️En el invierno, llevo un abrigo. (In the winter, I wear a coat.)
Una camisaThis means 'a shirt'. You wear it on your body.Llevo una camisa azul. 👕 (I wear a blue shirt.)
Un sombreroThis means 'a hat'. You wear it on your head. 👒Llevo un sombrero para el sol. ☀️ (I wear a hat for the sun.)
Unos zapatosThis means 'some shoes'. You wear them on your feet. 👟Llevo unos zapatos para correr. (I wear some shoes for running.)
RopaThis is the word for 'clothes'.¡Me gusta mi ropa! (I like my clothes!)
3
Grammar Rules & Patterns
The 'Llevo' Sentence Pattern
Llevo + un/una + [clothing item]
To say you are wearing something, start with 'Llevo', then add 'un' or 'una' (which mean 'a'), and then the name of the clothing.
Using 'Un' and 'Una'
Use 'un' for words like 'abrigo'. Use 'una' for words like 'camisa'.
Think of them like puzzle pieces! 🧩 Some words fit with 'un' and some fit with 'una'. Just listen and remember which one sounds right.
4 more steps in this tutorial
Sign up free to access the complete tutorial with worked examples and practice.
Sign Up Free to ContinueSample Practice Questions
Challenging
It is Tuesday. It is very cold 🥶. I am wearing my red coat and my boots. 'Es martes. Hace mucho frío. Llevo mi abrigo rojo y mis botas.' Which sentence is true?
A.Es lunes y llevo un abrigo azul.
B.Es martes y llevo un abrigo rojo.
C.Es martes y llevo sandalias.
D.Hace calor y llevo un abrigo.
Challenging
Your teacher asks, '¿Llevas un abrigo verde?' You are wearing a BLUE coat. What is the best answer?
A.Sí, llevo un abrigo verde.
B.Sí, llevo un abrigo azul.
C.No, llevo un abrigo azul.
D.No, no me gustan los abrigos.
Challenging
It is very cold outside. You want to go play. What should you do FIRST?
A.Salir a jugar en la nieve. (Go out to play in the snow.)
B.Comer un helado. (Eat an ice cream.)
C.Abrir la ventana. (Open the window.)
D.Ponerse el abrigo. (Put on the coat.)
Want to practice and check your answers?
Sign up to access all questions with instant feedback, explanations, and progress tracking.
Start Practicing Free