Getting ready for a walking event | Learn Spanish in English

Spanish lesson set in a contemporary Madrid everyday setting: At an event registration desk, two adults ask what to bring and where to leave a bag before a walking event..

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Dialogue

A

Terminé el formulario.

tair-mee-NAY el for-moo-LAH-ryoh I finished the form.
B

¿Podemos participar en el próximo evento de caminata?

poh-DEH-mohs par-tee-see-PAR en el PROK-see-moh eh-BEN-toh deh kah-mee-NAH-tah? Can we join the next walking event?
C

Sí, pueden participar en el próximo evento de caminata.

see, PWEH-den par-tee-see-PAR en el PROK-see-moh eh-BEN-toh deh kah-mee-NAH-tah. Yes, you can join the next walking event.
A

¿Debemos llevar algo?

DEH-beh-mohs yeh-BAR AHL-goh? Should we bring anything?
C

Por favor, traigan una botella de agua.

por fah-BOR, TRY-gan OO-nah boh-TEH-yah deh AH-gwah. Please bring a water bottle.
C

Pueden dejar una bolsa grande en el mostrador.

PWEH-den deh-HAR OO-nah BOL-sah GRAN-deh en el moh-strah-DOR. You can leave a large bag at the desk.
B

Tengo una botella pequeña de agua conmigo.

TEN-goh OO-nah boh-TEH-yah peh-KEH-nyah deh AH-gwah koh-MEE-goh. I have a small water bottle with me.
A

Voy a dejar mi bolsa aquí antes de empezar.

boy ah deh-HAR mee BOL-sah ah-KEE AHN-tes deh em-peh-SAR. I will leave my bag here before we start.
B

Tengo muchas ganas.

TEN-goh MOO-chahs GAH-nahs. I am looking forward to it.

Word by Word

Terminé “Terminé” means “I finished” here: the speaker has completed the form. It is a form of terminar used for a completed action. A useful pattern is “Terminé + object,” as in “Terminé el formulario.”
el “el” means “the” and introduces the specific form in “el formulario.” It is used before a masculine singular noun here. Reuse the pattern “el + noun” when referring to a specific item.
formulario “formulario” means “form,” the document the speaker has completed. In “el formulario,” it identifies the document being discussed. You can use “formulario” for a document that someone fills in for registration or another procedure.
Podemos “Podemos” means “can we” or “are we able to” here, as the speakers ask whether they may join the event. It is a form of poder used with an infinitive: “Podemos participar.” Use “Podemos + infinitive” to ask about a possible action.
participar “participar” means “participate” or “join” in “participar en el próximo evento de caminata.” It stays in this infinitive form after “Podemos.” A common pattern is “participar en + event or activity.”
en “en” means “in” here and connects “participar” with the event: “participar en el próximo evento de caminata.” The preposition shows what event someone participates in. Reuse “participar en + noun” for taking part in an event or activity.
próximo “próximo” means “next” or “upcoming” and describes the event in “el próximo evento de caminata.” It appears before the masculine singular noun “evento” here. Reuse “el próximo + noun” when referring to the next scheduled item.
evento “evento” means “event,” specifically the organized walking event in this dialogue. In “el próximo evento de caminata,” the following phrase specifies what kind of event it is. You can use “evento” for an organized occasion or activity.
de “de” means “of” here and links “evento” with “caminata” in “evento de caminata.” It identifies the type or subject of the event. Reuse the pattern “noun + de + noun” to describe what something is connected with.
caminata “caminata” refers to a walk or walking event in “evento de caminata.” Here it identifies the activity associated with the event. Use “caminata” when talking about a walk or an organized walking activity.
Sí “Sí” means “yes” and confirms that the people can join the event. It responds positively before the statement “pueden participar en el próximo evento de caminata.” Reuse “Sí” at the beginning of a confirming reply.
pueden “pueden” means “can” or “are able to” here, telling the people that they can participate. In “pueden participar,” it is followed by an infinitive. Reuse “pueden + infinitive” to state what the people addressed can do.
Debemos “Debemos” means “should we” or “must we” here, as the speaker asks whether bringing something is required or advisable. It is used with the infinitive “llevar” in “Debemos llevar algo.” Reuse “Debemos + infinitive” to ask about an obligation or recommended action.
llevar “llevar” means “bring” or “carry” here, referring to taking something to the walking event. It follows “Debemos” in “Debemos llevar algo.” Reuse “llevar + object” when saying what someone should bring or carry.
algo “algo” means “something” or “anything” here, referring to an unspecified item to bring. In “llevar algo,” it is the object of “llevar.” Use “verb + algo” when the exact item is unknown or unimportant.
Por favor “Por favor” makes “traigan una botella de agua” a polite request meaning “please bring a water bottle.” In this fixed expression, “por” and “favor” work together: “por” links the request to a favor, and “favor” names the favor being requested. Reuse “Por favor + request” when asking someone to do something politely.
traigan “traigan” means “bring” here and tells the people addressed to bring a water bottle. It is a form of traer used for a request or instruction to more than one person. Reuse “traigan + object,” as in “traigan una botella de agua.”
una “una” means “a” or “one” and introduces the bottle in “una botella de agua.” It is used before the feminine singular noun “botella” here. Reuse “una + singular noun” when referring to one unspecified item.
botella “botella” means “bottle,” specifically the bottle to bring to the event. In “una botella de agua,” the phrase after “de” identifies its contents. Reuse “botella de + contents” for a bottle containing a particular drink or substance.
agua “agua” means “water” in “una botella de agua.” It identifies what is in the bottle. Reuse “de agua” after a container noun when describing a container of water.
dejar “dejar” means “leave” here, referring to putting a bag somewhere and not taking it into the event. It appears in “Pueden dejar una bolsa grande en el mostrador” and “Voy a dejar mi bolsa aquí.” Reuse “dejar + object + place” when saying what is left and where.
bolsa “bolsa” means “bag” in “una bolsa grande” and “mi bolsa.” It refers to the bag that can be left at the desk. Reuse “bolsa” with a description or possessive, such as “bolsa grande” or “mi bolsa.”
grande “grande” means “large” or “big” in “una bolsa grande.” It describes the size of the bag and follows the noun here. Reuse “noun + grande” to identify something as large.
mostrador “mostrador” means “desk” or “counter,” the place where the large bag can be left. In “en el mostrador,” it follows the preposition “en” to show location. Reuse “en el mostrador” when referring to an item being at or left on the desk or counter.
Tengo “Tengo” means “I have” here, expressing that the speaker has a small water bottle with them. It is a form of tener used with “una botella pequeña de agua conmigo.” Reuse “Tengo + object” to state that you have or possess something.
pequeña “pequeña” means “small” in “una botella pequeña de agua.” It describes the bottle and agrees with the feminine noun “botella.” Reuse “noun + pequeña” to identify a small feminine item.
conmigo “conmigo” means “with me” and shows that the speaker has the bottle with them in “una botella pequeña de agua conmigo.” It identifies the speaker as the person carrying or having the item. Reuse “tener + object + conmigo” when saying that you have something with you.
Voy “Voy” means “I am going” here and begins “Voy a dejar mi bolsa aquí,” expressing an intended future action. It is a form of ir in the construction “Voy a + infinitive.” Reuse “Voy a + infinitive” to announce what you plan or intend to do.
a “a” is part of “Voy a dejar,” the construction used to express an intended future action. It connects “Voy” with the infinitive “dejar.” Reuse “ir + a + infinitive” when saying what someone is going to do.
mi “mi” means “my” and identifies the bag as belonging to the speaker in “mi bolsa.” It comes directly before the noun it describes. Reuse “mi + noun” when identifying something as your own.
aquí “aquí” means “here” and identifies the place where the speaker will leave the bag in “dejar mi bolsa aquí.” It points to the location relevant to the conversation. Reuse “verb + aquí” when saying that an action happens at this place.
antes “antes” means “before” in “antes de empezar,” placing the bag-leaving action earlier than the start. Here it is used with “de” and an infinitive. Reuse “antes de + infinitive” to say that one action happens before another.
empezar “empezar” means “start” or “begin” in “antes de empezar,” referring to the beginning of the walking event. It remains in the infinitive after “antes de.” Reuse “antes de empezar” when describing an action that happens before something begins.
muchas “muchas” indicates a high amount in “Tengo muchas ganas,” helping express strong enthusiasm or eagerness. It describes the plural noun “ganas” in this expression. Reuse “muchas + plural noun” when referring to a large amount of something.
ganas “ganas” means desire or enthusiasm in “Tengo muchas ganas,” which expresses that the speaker is really looking forward to the event. The expression uses “tener ganas” to describe eagerness. A common reusable pattern is “tener ganas de + infinitive”; new example: “Tengo ganas de descansar.”

Grammar Points

antes de + infinitivo

Antes de empezar

AHN-tes deh em-peh-SAR

Before starting.

Use antes de followed by an infinitive to express that one action happens earlier than another.

Imperativo plural: traigan

Traigan algo, por favor.

TRY-gan AHL-goh, por fah-BOR

Please bring something.

Traigan is the plural command form of traer, used when speaking to several people.

Spanish Vocabulary

algo pron
AHL-goh something; anything

¿Debemos llevar algo?

botella de agua phrase
boh-TEH-yah deh AH-gwah water bottle

traigan una botella de agua

caminata noun
kah-mee-NAH-tah walk; walking event

evento de caminata

dejar verb
deh-HAR to leave

Pueden dejar una bolsa grande en el mostrador.

evento noun
eh-BEN-toh event

el próximo evento de caminata

formulario noun
for-moo-LAH-ryoh form

Terminé el formulario.

llevar verb
yeh-BAR to bring; to carry

¿Debemos llevar algo?

participar verb
par-tee-see-PAR to participate; to join

¿Podemos participar en el próximo evento de caminata?

por favor phrase
por fah-BOR please

Por favor, traigan una botella de agua.

próximo adj
PROK-see-moh next

el próximo evento

terminar verb
tair-mee-NAR to finish Terminé

Terminé el formulario.

traer verb
trah-ER to bring traigan

Por favor, traigan una botella de agua.

Quiz

Word Order

Arrange the words in the correct order.

I finished the form.

Show AnswerTerminé el formulario.

Should we bring anything?

Show Answer¿Debemos llevar algo?

I am looking forward to it.

Show AnswerTengo muchas ganas.

Spelling

Tap the letters to spell the word.

event

Show Answerevento

next

Show Answerpróximo

walk; walking event

Show Answercaminata

to participate; to join

Show Answerparticipar