Spanish
Grade 4
15 min
Dando consejos: Deberías... (Giving advice: You should...)
Learn to give simple advice using 'Deberías...' (You should...) followed by an infinitive (Deberías descansar, Deberías beber agua).
What you'll learn
- Identify at least 3 different situations in Spanish where someone might need advice, using provided pictures or scenarios.
- Construct 3 original sentences in Spanish using "Deberías + infinitive verb" to give advice in response to specific problems presented.
- Translate 5 simple English sentences containing advice (using 'should') into correct Spanish sentences using 'Deberías'.
- Role-play a short conversation in pairs, where one student describes a problem in Spanish and the other gives advice using 'Deberías' and at least two different verbs.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify situations where advice is needed.
Define the Spanish word for advice, 'consejo'.
Correctly form sentences using the structure 'Deberías + infinitivo'.
Give at least three different pieces of advice for a simple problem.
Form negative advice using 'No deberías + infinitivo'.
Write a short paragraph giving a friend advice.
Your friend forgot their lunch at home and is very hungry. What could you say in Spanish to help them? 🤔🥪
In this lesson, we will learn how to be a good friend by giving helpful advice in Spanish. We will use the special phrase 'Deberías...', which means 'You should...'. Learning this is important for helping others and showing you care.
Real-World Applications
Helping a f...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
ConsejoA piece of advice or a suggestion you give to someone to help them with a problem.Mi amigo me dio un buen consejo: 'Deberías estudiar para el examen'.
DeberThe verb that means 'to should' or 'to ought to'. It's a verb that shows a recommendation or obligation.Yo debo hacer mi tarea. (I should do my homework.)
DeberíasThe special form of 'deber' we use to give advice to one person we know well, like a friend. It means 'You should'.Tú deberías beber más agua.
Infinitivo (Infinitive)The original, unchanged form of a verb. In Spanish, infinitives always end in -ar, -er, or -ir.Hablar, comer, escribir.
ProblemaA situation that is difficult or needs a solution. We give advice to help solve a problema.Tengo un pr...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
The Golden Rule of Advice
Deberías + Verbo en Infinitivo
To give friendly advice, always start with 'Deberías' and then add the infinitive form of the action verb (a verb ending in -ar, -er, or -ir). The second verb never changes its ending.
The Negative Advice Rule
No + Deberías + Verbo en Infinitivo
To tell someone what they *should not* do, simply put the word 'No' right before 'Deberías'. The rest of the rule stays the same.
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Challenging
Tu amigo tiene un examen de ciencias mañana, pero quiere jugar videojuegos toda la noche. ¿Cuál es el PEOR consejo que le puedes dar?
A.Deberías estudiar una hora y luego jugar un poco.
B.Deberías pedirle ayuda a tus padres con los temas difíciles.
C.Deberías jugar toda la noche, el examen no es importante.
D.Deberías leer tus notas antes de dormir.
Challenging
Ana quiere tener un perro. Sus padres dicen que es una gran responsabilidad. Ella ya tiene un pez y a veces olvida alimentarlo. ¿Qué consejo es el más sabio para Ana?
A.Deberías conseguir un perro ahora mismo, es fácil.
B.Deberías demostrar que eres responsable cuidando muy bien a tu pez primero.
C.Deberías decirle a tus padres que el perro no necesita cuidados.
D.Deberías cambiar tu pez por un perro.
Challenging
Quieres ahorrar dinero para comprar una bicicleta nueva. Recibes 5 dólares a la semana. ¿Qué consejo te ayudará más a largo plazo a alcanzar tu meta?
A.Deberías gastar todo tu dinero en dulces cada semana.
B.Deberías guardar al menos la mitad de tu dinero cada semana en una alcancía.
C.Deberías pedirle a tus padres que te compren la bicicleta ahora.
D.Deberías comprar juguetes pequeños cada semana.
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