Spanish
Grade 3
15 min
En la tienda de ropa (In the clothing store)
Learn phrases for shopping in a clothing store (Quiero..., ¿Tiene...?, ¿Puedo probarme...?).
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify at least 8 common clothing items in Spanish.
Ask 'How much does it cost?' for a specific item.
Use the present tense of the -AR verb 'comprar' (to buy) for 'yo' (I) and 'tú' (you).
Describe clothing using at least 4 colors, making the adjective agree with the noun.
State what they need using 'Yo necesito...'
Form simple sentences about buying clothes, such as 'Yo compro la camisa azul.'
Imagine you're in Spain and you see the most amazing t-shirt ever! 👕 How would you ask how much it costs? Let's find out!
In this lesson, we will learn the Spanish words for clothes, colors, and how to talk about shopping. We will practice using new words and grammar so you can describe what y...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
La RopaThe Spanish word for 'clothing' or 'clothes'.'Me gusta la ropa nueva.' (I like the new clothes.)
La CamisaA shirt. This is a feminine noun, so we use 'la' or 'una'.'La camisa es roja.' (The shirt is red.)
Los PantalonesPants. This is a plural, masculine noun, so we use 'los' or 'unos'.'Necesito unos pantalones nuevos.' (I need some new pants.)
El VestidoA dress. This is a masculine noun, so we use 'el' or 'un'.'El vestido es bonito.' (The dress is pretty.)
Los ZapatosShoes. This is a plural, masculine noun, so we use 'los' or 'unos'.'¿Dónde están los zapatos?' (Where are the shoes?)
ComprarAn -AR verb that means...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
Adjective Agreement (Gender)
Adjectives must match the gender (masculine or feminine) of the noun they describe. Masculine adjectives often end in -o, and feminine adjectives often end in -a.
When you describe a piece of clothing, look at its noun. If the noun is feminine (like 'la camisa'), the color must also be feminine ('roja'). If the noun is masculine (like 'el sombrero'), the color must be masculine ('rojo').
Adjective Agreement (Number)
Adjectives must also match the number (singular or plural) of the noun. Add an -s or -es to make an adjective plural.
If you are talking about one item ('el zapato'), the adjective is singular ('negro'). If you are talking about more than one item ('los zapatos'), t...
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Challenging
Read the dialogue. Vendedor: 'Cuesta quince dólares.' Cliente: 'Perfecto, yo la compro.' Based on the client's response, what are they most likely buying?
A.Los pantalones
B.La falda
C.El sombrero
D.Los zapatos
Challenging
In a store, you look at one shirt, two pairs of pants, and three skirts. You decide to buy everything. How many items ('cosas') do you take to the cash register?
A.Seis cosas
B.Tres cosas
C.Cinco cosas
D.Una cosa
Challenging
Which sentence makes the most sense in the context of a clothing store?
A.Yo compro un vestido en la biblioteca.
B.El vendedor paga por los pantalones.
C.Yo necesito un probador para la camisa.
D.La falda habla con los zapatos.
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