Spanish
Grade 9
15 min
Al lado de la ventana (Next to the window)
Introduce 'al lado de' (next to).
What you'll learn
- Point to and name at least 3 objects that can be found 'al lado de la ventana' (next to the window) in a picture.
- Say 'Sí' or 'No' correctly when asked if an object is 'al lado de la ventana' in 4 out of 5 simple questions.
- Draw a picture of a window and place at least one object 'al lado de la ventana' in the drawing.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Correctly use the prepositional phrase 'al lado de' to describe the location of objects and people.
Differentiate between 'al lado de' (next to), 'cerca de' (near), and 'lejos de' (far from).
Apply the contraction rule 'de + el = del' when using 'al lado de' with masculine singular nouns.
Construct complex sentences using 'al lado de' to express desires or doubts about an object's location, employing the present subjunctive (e.g., 'Quiero que la silla esté al lado de la ventana').
Ask and answer questions about location using '¿Dónde está...?' and the phrase 'al lado de'.
Describe a room layout in Spanish, placing at least three items 'al lado de�...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Al lado deA prepositional phrase meaning 'next to' or 'beside'. It indicates that two objects are in close proximity, side-by-side.El sofá está al lado de la lámpara. (The sofa is next to the lamp.)
Preposición de lugarA word or group of words used to indicate the position or location of a noun (person, place, or thing).Otras preposiciones de lugar son 'encima de' (on top of), 'debajo de' (under), y 'enfrente de' (in front of).
Contracción 'del'The mandatory contraction in Spanish that combines the preposition 'de' and the masculine singular definite article 'el' into 'del'.El perro está al lado del árbol. (The dog is next to the tree.)
Modo Subjuntivo (Presente)A verb mood used...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
Basic Structure of 'Al lado de'
[Objeto 1] + [verbo ESTAR] + al lado de + [Objeto 2]
This is the fundamental pattern for stating that one object is next to another. The verb 'estar' is used because location is a temporary state. Remember to conjugate 'estar' to match the subject (Objeto 1).
The 'de + el = del' Contraction Rule
al lado de + el [sustantivo masculino singular] → al lado del [sustantivo]
When the object following 'al lado de' is a masculine singular noun that uses the article 'el' (like 'el carro', 'el espejo'), you must combine 'de' and 'el' to form 'del'. This contraction is not optional.
Using 'Al lado de' with the Subjunctive
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Challenging
The following sentence contains two distinct errors: "La tienda nueva es al lado de el mercado." Choose the option that correctly fixes both errors.
A.La tienda nueva está al lado de el mercado.
B.La tienda nueva es al lado del mercado.
C.La tienda nueva está al lado del mercado.
D.Las tiendas nuevas están al lado del mercado.
Challenging
Read the dialogue. Ana: "No encuentro mi teléfono. ¿Dónde puede estar?" Carlos: "No sé, pero yo sugiero que..." Which is the most logical and grammatically correct way for Carlos to finish his sentence?
A....buscas al lado de la computadora.
B....busques al lado de la computadora.
C....buscaste al lado de la computadora.
D....buscar al lado de la computadora.
Challenging
You need to describe a logical bedroom layout using these items: a bed (la cama), a window (la ventana), a nightstand (la mesita de noche), and a closet (el armario). Which description is the most logical and grammatically sound?
A.La cama está al lado de la ventana. La mesita de noche está al lado de la cama. El armario está lejos de la ventana.
B.La cama es al lado de la ventana. La mesita de noche está al lado de el armario. El armario está lejos de la cama.
C.La cama está al lado la ventana. La mesita de noche está al lado de la cama. El armario está cerca de la ventana.
D.La cama está al lado de la ventana. La mesita de noche está al lado del cama. El armario está lejos de la ventana.
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