Spanish
Grade 4
15 min
En, sobre, debajo
En, sobre, debajo
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify the prepositions 'en', 'sobre', and 'debajo' in simple Spanish sentences.
Define the meaning of 'en' (in/on), 'sobre' (on top of), and 'debajo' (under).
Correctly use 'en', 'sobre', and 'debajo de' to describe the location of objects in their classroom.
Answer questions that start with '¿Dónde está...?' using a complete sentence with the correct preposition.
Construct their own simple sentences to describe where items are located in a picture.
Differentiate between using 'está' for one object and 'están' for multiple objects when describing location.
Where is your pencil right now? ✏️ Is it *in* your desk or *on* your desk? Let&...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Preposición de lugarA word that tells us the location or position of a noun (a person, place, or thing).En la frase 'El gato está sobre la silla', la palabra 'sobre' es una preposición de lugar.
EnA preposition that means 'in' or 'on'. It is used when something is inside of something else, or on a general surface.Los lápices están en la caja. (The pencils are in the box.)
SobreA preposition that means 'on' or 'on top of'. It emphasizes that something is resting on the surface of another object.El libro está sobre la mesa. (The book is on top of the table.)
Debajo deA preposition that means 'under' or 'underneath'. It is almost always used with 'de'.Mis zapatos están debajo de la...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
The Location Sentence Formula
[The Object] + [está or están] + [preposition] + [the location].
To say where something is, always follow this pattern. Start with the item, use the correct form of 'estar', add the preposition, and finish with the location.
The 'Debajo de' Rule
The preposition 'debajo' is almost always followed by 'de'.
When you say something is under another object, you must use the two words together: 'debajo de'. For example, 'debajo de la mesa', not 'debajo la mesa'.
Singular vs. Plural: 'está' vs. 'están'
Use 'está' for one object. Use 'están' for two or more objects.
If you are talking about one book (el libro), use 'está'. If yo...
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Challenging
Ana busca su juguete. Mira sobre la estantería. No está. Mira en su caja de juguetes. Tampoco. Su mamá le dice: 'A veces las cosas se caen'. Ana mira al suelo y lo encuentra ___ la estantería.
A.en
B.sobre
C.debajo de
D.lejos de
Challenging
Imagina una caja. Pones una manzana sobre la caja y una llave debajo de la caja. Si miras la caja solo desde arriba, ¿dónde está el objeto que NO puedes ver?
A.Sobre la caja
B.En la caja
C.Al lado de la caja
D.Debajo de la caja
Challenging
Completa la idea con la pareja correcta: Cuando el gato quiere estar cómodo, duerme ___ la manta. Cuando tiene miedo del trueno, se esconde ___ la manta.
A.debajo de, sobre
B.sobre, debajo de
C.en, sobre
D.debajo de, en
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