Spanish
Grade 4
15 min
Tengo Dos Pies (I have Two Feet)
Introduce 'pies' (feet) and review numbers 1-2. Learn to say 'Yo tengo dos pies.'
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify at least 10 common body parts in Spanish.
Correctly use the verb 'tengo' to state what body parts they have.
Use the numbers 'uno/una' and 'dos' to quantify body parts.
Describe body parts using simple adjectives like 'grande', 'pequeño', 'largo', and 'corto'.
Form complete sentences combining 'tengo', a number, a body part, and an adjective.
Understand and answer the question '¿Cuántos/as [body part] tienes?'
¡Hola! Let's play a quick game. Point to your nose and say 'nariz'! 👃 Now, how would you say 'I have one nose' in Spanish?
In this lesson, we will learn the Spanish names for parts of our body, like our feet, hands, and eyes....
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
El CuerpoThe Spanish word for 'The Body'. It refers to all the parts of a person or animal.'Mi cuerpo tiene una cabeza, dos brazos y dos piernas.' (My body has a head, two arms, and two legs.)
TenerA very important verb that means 'to have'. We use it to talk about things we possess, including our body parts.'Yo tengo pelo castaño.' (I have brown hair.)
TengoThe form of 'tener' that means 'I have'. You use this when you are talking about yourself.'Tengo dos pies.' (I have two feet.)
Artículo (Article)A small word that comes before a noun, like 'el', 'la', 'los', or 'las' (the) and 'un', 'una' (a/an).'el pie' (the foot), 'la...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
Using 'Tengo'
Yo + tengo + [number] + [body part]
To say that you have a certain body part, always start with 'Yo tengo' or just 'Tengo'. 'Yo' means 'I' and 'tengo' means 'have'.
Adjective Placement
Noun + Adjective
In Spanish, descriptive adjectives almost always go AFTER the noun. Think 'eyes blue' instead of 'blue eyes'.
Gender and Number Agreement
El/Los (masculine) and La/Las (feminine)
Every noun has a gender. Nouns ending in -o are usually masculine, and nouns ending in -a are usually feminine. Adjectives must match the noun's gender and number.
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Challenging
Read the paragraph: "Mi hermano es un buen jugador de fútbol. Él corre muy rápido. Hoy, él está un poco triste porque su pie le duele." Which statement BEST analyzes the grammar used?
A.'Es' is used for his temporary role as a player, and 'está' is for his permanent feeling of sadness.
B.'Es' describes his permanent quality as a good player, and 'está' describes his temporary feeling of sadness.
C.'Corre' is an -IR verb describing a permanent state.
D.'Duele' is a form of 'ser' used for body parts.
Challenging
Your friend falls and says, "¡Ay, mi pie!" You want to ask them "Is your foot broken?" using the correct form of "estar". What is the correct question?
A.¿Tu pie es roto?
B.¿Tu pie son rotos?
C.¿Tu pie estás roto?
D.¿Tu pie está roto?
Challenging
A teacher says, "Deben seguir las instrucciones al pie de la letra." In this context, what does the phrase "al pie de la letra" mean?
A.To write with your feet.
B.To follow the instructions exactly and literally.
C.To read the letters at the bottom of the page.
D.To walk to the front of the class.
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