aqa spanish grammar

• What are conjunctions?

  Words or phrases that connect different parts of a sentence
• Give an example of a simple conjunction in Spanish.

  y (and)
• What is the function of the conjunction "aunque"?

  It means "although" and connects contrasting ideas
• What are some common conjunctions in Spanish?

  • así que (so that)
  • o (or)
  • salvo que (except)
  • como (as)
  • pero (but)
  • si (if)
  • cuando (when)
  • porque (because)
  • y (and)
  • mientras (while)
  • que (that)
  • ya que (since)
• What happens to the conjunction "y" before a word starting with "i" or "hi"?

  It changes to "e"
• What happens to the conjunction "o" before a word starting with "o"?

  It changes to "u"
• How would you use "así que" in a sentence?

  Hace mucho sol así que podemos ir a la playa.
• How would you use "porque" in a sentence?

  Me voy a la cama porque tengo mucho sueño.
• What is the personal "a" in Spanish?

  A preposition used before a direct object that is a specific person
• How would you use the personal "a" in a sentence?

  No conozco a tu hermana.
• What does "Estoy buscando al director" mean?

  I’m looking for the headmaster.
• What are some examples of prepositions in Spanish?

  • a (to)
  • en (in)
  • con (with)
  • de (of)
  • por (for)
  • para (for)
  • sobre (about)
• What does "Voy a la piscina" mean?

  I'm going to the swimming pool.
• What is the use of "estar" in Spanish?

  To refer to place, temporary states, feelings, continuous tenses, and results of actions
• What does "El agua está fría" mean?

  The water is cold.
• What are the uses of "ser" in Spanish?

  1. A person’s profession
  2. A person’s nationality
  3. Permanent characteristics
  4. Relationships
  5. The time
  6. Ownership
• How is the imperfect subjunctive formed in Spanish?

  From the ellos/ellas/ustedes form of the preterite tense, replacing endings with specific endings
• What is an example of an imperfect subjunctive sentence?

  Si ganara la lotería, dejaría de trabajar en seguida.
• What is the present subjunctive formed from?

  From the 'yo' form of the present indicative tense
• What is the meaning of "gustar" in the context of impersonal verbs?

  To please
• What does "Me duele la garganta" mean?

  I have a sore throat.
• What does "Me encanta salir con mis amigos todos los sábados" mean?


  I love going out with my friends every Saturday.
• What does "por" mean in the context of prepositions?

  By or for
• What does "Trabajo mucho por mis hijos" mean?

  I work hard for the sake of my children.
• How do "ser" and "estar" differ in their uses?

  "Ser" is for permanent characteristics, while "estar" is for temporary states.
• What does "El boli es mío" mean?

  The pen is mine.
• What is the meaning of "hacer falta"?

  To have a need to
• What does "¿Te interesa coleccionar sellos?" mean?

  Are you interested in collecting stamps?
• What does "¿Cuánto dinero te sobra?" mean?

  How much money have you left over?
• What does "¿En qué consiste esta actividad?" mean?

  What does this activity consist of?
• What does "¡Venga! ¡Estamos para salir!" mean?

  Come on! We’re about to leave!
• What does "Por estudiar mucho, aprobé todo" mean?

  By studying hard, I passed everything.
• What does "dos por cinco son diez" mean?

  Two times five is ten.
• What does "Es alto para su edad" mean?


  He’s tall for his age.
• What does "Mi mochila está sobre la silla" mean?


  My rucksack is on the chair.
• What does "La carta tardará dos días en llegar" mean?

  The letter will take two days to arrive.
• What does "¿De qué se trata la película?" mean?


  What’s the film about?
• What does "La vista desde la torre es fenomenal" mean?


  The view from the tower is wonderful.
• What does "¿Dónde está el río?" mean?


  Where is the river?
• What does "Estoy estudiando" mean?

  I am studying.