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Dialogue

El pronóstico para la caminata sigue cambiando, con sol y posibles lluvias.

el proh-NOHS-tee-koh PAH-rah lah kah-mee-NAH-tah SEE-gay kahm-BYAHN-doh, kohn sohl ee poh-SEE-bles YOO-byahs. The forecast for the hike keeps changing, with sun and possible showers.

Vístete con varias capas y trae una chaqueta impermeable.

BEES-teh-teh kohn BAH-ryahs KAH-pahs ee TRAH-eh OO-nah chah-KEH-tah eem-pehr-meh-AH-bleh. Wear layers and bring a waterproof jacket.

El sendero está abierto, pero la parte más alta puede estar embarrada.

el sehn-DEH-roh ehs-TAH ah-BYEHR-toh, PEH-roh lah PAR-teh mahs AL-tah PWEH-deh ehs-TAR em-bah-RRAH-dah. The trail is open, but the higher section may be muddy.

Deberíamos ir despacio, especialmente en las partes de bajada.

deh-beh-REE-ah-mohs eer dehs-PAH-syoh, ehs-peh-syahl-MEHN-teh ehn lahs PAR-tehs deh bah-HAH-dah. We should take it slowly, especially on the downhill parts.

Si empeora el tiempo, podemos dar la vuelta en el mirador.

see em-peh-OH-rah el TYEHM-poh, poh-DEH-mohs dahr lah BWEHL-tah ehn el mee-rah-DOR. If the weather turns bad, we can turn back at the viewpoint.

Digámoslo antes de empezar, para que nadie se sienta presionado a continuar.

dee-gah-MOHS-loh AHN-tehs deh em-peh-SAR, PAH-rah keh NAH-dyeh seh SYEHN-tah preh-syoh-NAH-doh ah kohn-tee-noo-AR. Let's say that before we start, so no one feels pressured to continue.

¿Deberíamos recordar al grupo que no use zapatos informales?

deh-beh-REE-ah-mohs reh-kor-DAR al GROO-poh keh noh OO-seh sah-PAH-tohs een-for-MAH-lehs? Should we remind the group not to wear casual shoes?

Pídeles que lleven zapatos adecuados; los senderos embarrados pueden estar resbaladizos.

PEE-deh-lehs keh YEH-behn sah-PAH-tohs ah-deh-KWAH-dohs; lohs sehn-DEH-rohs em-bah-RRAH-dohs PWEH-dehn ehs-TAR rehs-bah-lah-DEE-sohs. Ask them to wear proper shoes; muddy trails can be slippery.

Un recordatorio para preparar la mochila esta noche sería útil.

oon reh-kor-dah-TOR-yoh PAH-rah preh-pah-RAR lah moh-CHEE-lah EHS-tah NOH-cheh seh-REE-ah oo-TEEL. A packing reminder tonight would help.

Envíalo con suficiente antelación para que todos puedan prepararse.

ehn-BYEE-ah-loh kohn soo-fee-SYEHN-teh ahn-teh-lah-SYOHN PAH-rah keh TOH-dohs PWEH-dahn preh-pah-RAR-seh. Send it early enough for everyone to prepare.

Word by Word

El “El” is the definite article meaning “the” in “El pronóstico”. It identifies a specific masculine singular noun and is also used in “El sendero” in this dialogue. Use it before a specific noun when discussing the hike.

pronóstico “Pronóstico” means the forecast in “El pronóstico para la caminata”. Here it refers to the weather forecast for the planned hike. It can be used for a forecast that gives information about expected conditions.

para In “para la caminata”, “para” means “for” and links the forecast to the hike. In “para que nadie”, it introduces the intended result of saying the plan. Use “para” before a noun for a purpose or recipient, and “para que” before a clause expressing a desired result.

la “La” is the definite article meaning “the” in “la caminata”. It identifies the specific hike being discussed. Use it before a feminine singular noun when referring to something specific.

caminata “Caminata” means hike or walk in “la caminata”. Here it names the outdoor activity the speakers are preparing for. It can refer to a planned walk or hike.

sigue “Sigue” in “sigue cambiando” shows that the forecast continues to change. It presents the change as ongoing rather than finished. Use “seguir” with a changing action to express that it keeps happening.

cambiando “Cambiando” means changing in “sigue cambiando”. It describes the ongoing changes in the forecast. It follows “sigue” in the reusable pattern “seguir cambiando”.

con “Con” means “with” in “con sol y posibles lluvias”. It adds the weather conditions included in the forecast. Use “con” before a noun or noun phrase to describe something that comes with or includes it.

sol “Sol” means sun in “con sol”. Here it names one of the possible weather conditions for the hike. It is useful when describing a forecast that includes sunny conditions.

y “Y” means “and” and joins “sol” with “posibles lluvias”. It connects two weather conditions in the same forecast. Use it to link words or phrases of equal importance.

posibles “Posibles” means possible in “posibles lluvias”. It indicates that the showers are a possibility, not a certainty. It is placed before the plural noun it describes here.

lluvias “Lluvias” means rain or showers in “posibles lluvias”. Here it refers to possible rainy periods during the hike. It is used as a weather word in a forecast.

Vístete “Vístete” tells one person to dress themselves in “Vístete con varias capas”. It is used as a direct instruction before the hike. Use “Vístete con” followed by clothing when telling one person what to put on.

varias “Varias” means several in “varias capas”. It shows that more than one layer is recommended. Use it before a plural noun when referring to several items.

capas “Capas” means layers in “varias capas”. Here it refers to layers of clothing that can help with changing weather. It can be used after a quantity word when describing multiple layers.

trae “Trae” means bring in “trae una chaqueta impermeable”. Here it is an instruction to one person to bring a jacket on the hike. Use “trae” followed by the item that should be brought.

una “Una” means “a” or “one” in “una chaqueta impermeable”. It introduces one unspecified jacket. Use it before a feminine singular noun.

chaqueta “Chaqueta” means jacket in “una chaqueta impermeable”. It names the clothing item that should be brought. It can be used with an adjective after it to describe the jacket.

impermeable “Impermeable” means waterproof in “chaqueta impermeable”. It describes the jacket as able to protect against rain. In this phrase, the adjective follows the noun it describes.

sendero “Sendero” means trail in “El sendero está abierto”. Here it names the route planned for the hike. It is also related to the plural “senderos” used later for muddy trails.

está “Está” states the current condition of the trail in “está abierto”. It is used with “abierto” to say that the trail is open. Use “estar” with an adjective when describing a current condition.

abierto “Abierto” means open in “está abierto”. Here it describes the trail’s access status. The reusable pattern is “estar abierto” for something that is open.

pero “Pero” means “but” and contrasts the open trail with the possibility of mud higher up. It connects two statements with different or unexpected information. Use it between contrasting clauses.

parte “Parte” means section or part in “la parte más alta”. Here it refers to a particular section of the trail. Use “la parte” with a description to identify one section of something.

más “Más” means “more” in “más alta” and helps describe the higher section. It combines with the adjective “alta” to compare height. Use “más” before an adjective when indicating a greater degree.

alta “Alta” describes the section as high in “la parte más alta”. Together with “más”, it identifies the highest section of the trail. Here it follows the noun it describes.

puede “Puede” expresses possibility in “puede estar embarrada”. It says that the higher section may be muddy. Use “poder” before an infinitive to express what may or can happen.

embarrada “Embarrada” means muddy in “puede estar embarrada”. It describes the possible condition of the higher section. The pattern “estar embarrada” describes a surface covered or affected by mud.

Deberíamos “Deberíamos” expresses a recommendation about what the group should do in “Deberíamos ir despacio”. It presents the advice in terms of “we”. Use “Deberíamos” before an infinitive when suggesting an action for the group.

ir “Ir” means go or move in “ir despacio”. Here it refers to moving along the trail. It follows “Deberíamos” and is combined with an adverb describing how to move.

despacio “Despacio” means slowly in “ir despacio”. It advises the hikers to move at a slow pace for safety. Use it after a movement verb to describe slow movement.

especialmente “Especialmente” means especially and highlights “las partes de bajada” as the places needing particular care. It focuses attention on one part of a situation. Use it before the word or phrase you want to emphasize.

en “En” means “in” or “on” in “en las partes de bajada”. It locates the careful movement within those trail sections. Use “en” before a place or section where something happens.

las “Las” is the definite article meaning “the” in “las partes”. It identifies the specific downhill sections being discussed. Use it before a specific feminine plural noun.

partes “Partes” means parts or sections in “las partes de bajada”. Here it refers to sections of the trail that go downhill. It is used as a plural noun for more than one section.

de “De” links “partes” with “bajada” in “partes de bajada”. It shows what kind of parts these are. Use “noun + de + noun” to connect a thing with its type or description.

bajada “Bajada” means a downhill section or descent in “partes de bajada”. Here it identifies the parts of the trail that go downward. It is used after “de” to describe the type of trail sections.

Si “Si” means “if” in “Si empeora el tiempo”. It introduces the condition under which the group will turn back. Use “si” before a condition that leads to a possible action or result.

empeora “Empeora” means gets worse in “empeora el tiempo”. Here it describes worsening weather as the condition for turning back. It can be used for a situation or condition that becomes less favorable.

tiempo “Tiempo” means weather in “empeora el tiempo”. In this hiking context, it refers to the outdoor weather rather than the time of day. It is used with weather conditions when discussing whether to continue.

podemos “Podemos” means “we can” in “podemos dar la vuelta”. It presents turning back as an available option for the group. Use “podemos” before an infinitive to express what the group can do.

dar In “dar la vuelta”, “dar” forms part of the expression for turning back. The whole expression “dar la vuelta” means to turn back here, so “dar” should be learned together with “la vuelta”. Use this expression when deciding to return instead of continuing.

vuelta In “dar la vuelta”, “vuelta” completes the expression meaning to turn back. It does not carry the full meaning of the expression by itself in this dialogue. Keep it with “dar” when describing a decision to return.

mirador “Mirador” means viewpoint in “en el mirador”. Here it is the planned point where the hikers can turn back. Use it after a place expression such as “en el” when naming a viewpoint.

Digámoslo “Digámoslo” means “let’s say it” in “Digámoslo antes de empezar”. The “lo” refers to the turn-back plan just mentioned. Use it when suggesting that a group state an agreed point clearly before an activity.

antes “Antes” means before in “antes de empezar”. It places the speaking action earlier than the start of the hike. Use “antes de” followed by an infinitive to describe an action that happens first.

empezar “Empezar” means start in “antes de empezar”. Here it refers to starting the hike. It follows “antes de” in the pattern “antes de + infinitive”.

que “Que” links a following clause in “para que nadie” and in “recordar al grupo que no use”. In the first phrase it introduces the intended result, and in the second it introduces what the group should be reminded of. Its meaning depends on the construction around it.

nadie “Nadie” means no one in “para que nadie se sienta presionado”. It refers to every person in the group while excluding anyone from the situation. Use it as the subject when saying that no person does or feels something.

se “Se” marks the person’s own feeling in “se sienta presionado”. It stays with the verb in this expression rather than being translated separately. Keep it before the verb when describing someone feeling a condition themselves.

sienta “Sienta” expresses feeling in “se sienta presionado”. Here it describes the possibility that no one will feel pressured to continue. It appears after “para que” in the clause describing the intended result.

presionado “Presionado” means pressured in “se sienta presionado”. It describes the feeling the group should not have about continuing. The reusable pattern is “sentirse presionado a” followed by an action.

a “A” links the feeling of pressure to the action in “presionado a continuar”. It shows what someone feels pressured to do. Use it in the pattern “sentirse presionado a + infinitive”.

continuar “Continuar” means continue in “a continuar”. Here it refers to continuing along the hike instead of turning back. It follows “a” in the expression describing pressure to keep going.

recordar “Recordar” means remind in “recordar al grupo”. Here it describes reminding the group about suitable footwear. Use “recordar a alguien que” when introducing something a person or group should remember.

al “Al” means “to the” in “al grupo”. It is the combined form of “a” and “el” and marks the group as the recipient of the reminder. Use it before a masculine singular noun when the meaning requires “a + el”.

grupo “Grupo” means group in “recordar al grupo”. Here it refers to the people taking part in the hike. It can be used as the recipient of a reminder or instruction.

no “No” negates the verb in “no use zapatos informales”. It tells the group not to wear those shoes. Use “no” directly before the verb to make the instruction negative.

use “Use” means wear in “que no use zapatos informales”. In this clothing context, it refers to using or wearing shoes. It appears after “que no” in the reminder about what the group should avoid wearing.

zapatos “Zapatos” means shoes in “zapatos informales” and “zapatos adecuados”. Here it identifies the footwear needed for the trail. It can follow a clothing verb such as “use” or “lleven”.

informales “Informales” means casual in “zapatos informales”. It describes shoes that are not considered suitable for this hike. It follows “zapatos” and describes the type of footwear.

Pídeles “Pídeles” means ask them in “Pídeles que lleven zapatos adecuados”. It tells one person to make a request to the group. Use “Pídeles que” before the action you want those people to take.

lleven “Lleven” means wear in “que lleven zapatos adecuados”. In this context, it asks the group to wear suitable shoes. With clothing, “llevar” can describe what someone is wearing.

adecuados “Adecuados” means suitable or proper in “zapatos adecuados”. It describes shoes that fit the needs of the muddy trail. It follows the noun and agrees with the plural shoes described here.

los “Los” is the definite article meaning “the” in “los senderos embarrados”. It identifies the particular trails being discussed. Use it before a specific masculine plural noun.

senderos “Senderos” means trails in “los senderos embarrados”. Here it refers to trails that may be difficult to walk on after rain. It is the plural form used when discussing more than one trail.

embarrados “Embarrados” means muddy in “senderos embarrados”. It describes the trails as affected by mud. It follows “senderos” and describes the condition of those trails.

pueden “Pueden” expresses possibility in “pueden estar resbaladizos”. It says that muddy trails may be slippery. Use “pueden” before an infinitive to describe what may happen or what may be true.

estar “Estar” means be in “pueden estar resbaladizos”. It introduces the condition of the trails. Use “estar” with an adjective when describing how something may be at a particular time.

resbaladizos “Resbaladizos” means slippery in “estar resbaladizos”. It describes a safety risk on the muddy trails. It is used after “estar” to state the condition of the trails.

Un “Un” means “a” or “one” in “Un recordatorio”. It introduces one possible reminder. Use it before a masculine singular noun.

recordatorio “Recordatorio” means reminder in “Un recordatorio para preparar la mochila”. Here it refers to a message reminding everyone to get ready. The phrase “recordatorio para + infinitive” identifies what the reminder is for.

preparar “Preparar” means prepare in “para preparar la mochila”. It describes the purpose of the reminder. Use it after “para” when stating the action that something is intended to support.

mochila “Mochila” means backpack in “preparar la mochila”. Here it refers to getting the hiking backpack ready. It is the object of “preparar” in this context.

esta “Esta” means “this” in “esta noche”. It identifies the current night or the night being discussed. Use it before a feminine singular noun to point to a specific current time or thing.

noche “Noche” means night in “esta noche”. Together, “esta noche” means tonight. Use this expression when referring to the current evening or night.

sería “Sería” means “would be” in “sería útil”. It presents the reminder as a polite suggestion rather than a forceful instruction. Use “sería” with a description when making a tentative recommendation.

útil “Útil” means useful or helpful in “sería útil”. It describes the reminder as something that would help the group prepare. The reusable pattern is “sería útil” when suggesting a helpful action or item.

Envíalo “Envíalo” means send it in “Envíalo con suficiente antelación”. The “lo” refers to the packing reminder. Use it to tell one person to send an already identified message or item.

suficiente “Suficiente” means enough or sufficient in “suficiente antelación”. It indicates that the amount of advance time should be adequate for preparation. Use it before a noun to describe an adequate amount.

antelación “Antelación” means advance notice or advance time in “con suficiente antelación”. The whole phrase means early enough or sufficiently in advance. Use “con antelación” when emphasizing that something should happen before the needed time.

todos “Todos” means everyone or all in “para que todos puedan prepararse”. Here it refers to every person in the group. Use “todos” as the subject when including all members of a group.

puedan “Puedan” expresses ability or opportunity in “puedan prepararse”. It says that everyone should have the chance to get ready. It appears after “para que” in the clause describing the intended result.

prepararse “Prepararse” means prepare themselves in “puedan prepararse”. Here it refers to each person getting their own equipment ready. It follows “puedan” and keeps the reflexive meaning that the people prepare themselves.

Grammar Points

seguir + gerundio

El pronóstico sigue cambiando.

el proh-NOHS-tee-koh SEE-gay kahm-BYAHN-doh.

The forecast keeps changing.

Seguir followed by a gerund expresses an action that continues over time.

verbos reflexivos: prepararse

Hay que prepararse con suficiente antelación.

eye keh preh-pah-RAR-seh kohn soo-fee-SYEHN-teh ahn-teh-lah-SYOHN.

You have to prepare yourself sufficiently in advance.

The reflexive pronoun se shows that the subject performs the action on themselves.

Spanish Vocabulary

caminata noun

kah-mee-NAH-tah hike

El pronóstico para la caminata sigue cambiando.

despacio adv

dehs-PAH-syoh slowly

Deberíamos ir despacio.

embarrada adj

em-bah-RRAH-dah muddy

La parte más alta puede estar embarrada.

impermeable adj

eem-pehr-meh-AH-bleh waterproof

Trae una chaqueta impermeable.

lluvias noun

YOO-byahs showers; rains

Con sol y posibles lluvias.

parte más alta phrase

PAR-teh mahs AL-tah higher section

La parte más alta puede estar embarrada.

partes de bajada phrase

PAR-tehs deh bah-HAH-dah downhill parts

Especialmente en las partes de bajada.

posibles adj

poh-SEE-bles possible

Con sol y posibles lluvias.

pronóstico noun

proh-NOHS-tee-koh forecast

El pronóstico para la caminata sigue cambiando.

sendero noun

sehn-DEH-roh trail

El sendero está abierto.

sigue cambiando phrase

SEE-gay kahm-BYAHN-doh keeps changing

El pronóstico para la caminata sigue cambiando.

varias capas phrase

BAH-ryahs KAH-pahs several layers

Vístete con varias capas.

Quiz

Spelling

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trail

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sendero

showers; rains

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lluvias

hike

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caminata

forecast

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pronóstico