A Fun Science Experiment: Spanish for Kids A2
A simple science experiment explained in Spanish. Engaging learning for A2 level with translation.
Un experimento divertido en el colegio
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What you'll learn
Science terms (density, liquid), household material names, step-by-step instructions, reporting results.
This article details a school experiment creating a liquid rainbow. For A2 learners, it introduces vocabulary related to science and material properties.
After reading
Article learning block
Phrases, words, grammar, and quick practice from this text.
Phrases for training
Add useful phrases to SRS or mark them as already known.
nos ha propuesto hacer un experimento
newTeacher Lucía proposed to do a very interesting experiment
Use this phrase to talk about proposals or suggestions for activities. Used with the verb proponer in past tense.
Useful for describing suggestions and plans for past events.
El experimento consistía en crear
newThe experiment consisted of creating a liquid rainbow
Use consistía en + infinitive to explain what something is about or what it involves.
Great for explaining the main purpose of an activity or task.
Primero pusimos la miel
newFirst we put the honey at the bottom of the glass
Use primero + verb to indicate the first step in a sequence of actions.
Essential for giving step-by-step instructions.
Primero, después, luego, por último
newSequence connectors in a narrative
Connectors to order events: primero, después, luego, por último.
Help structure a narrative logically when describing processes.
Fue la clase más divertida
newIt was the most fun class of the whole month
Superlative: el/la/los/las + más + adjective. Forms: más + adjective + que.
Useful for expressing the highest degree of a quality.
más pesados que otros
newSome liquids are heavier than others
Comparative form: más + adjective + que.
Helps compare things with each other.
Key words
Vocabulary that carries the school-day topic.
density
la densidad
Learned about the density of liquids
Scientific term. Refers to how heavy a liquid is compared to its volume.
Useful scientific term for describing properties of liquids.
experiment
el experimento
An interesting experiment at school
Experiment = a practical test or investigation.
Basic word for talking about science activities.
honey
la miel
Honey is the heaviest liquid in the experiment
Honey is a sweet thick liquid made by bees.
Related to the experiment, useful for describing materials.
oil
el aceite
Oil is lighter than water and always floats
Cooking oil used in culinary preparations.
Useful for describing liquid properties and kitchen materials.
alcohol
el alcohol
Alcohol is the lightest liquid in the experiment
Violet-colored alcohol used in everyday life.
Useful for describing experiment materials.
Grammar in context
Patterns from the text worth noticing after reading.
Past tense: we (pusimos, añadimos, echamos)
pusimos, añadimos, echamos
First person plural verbs in simple past tense
pusimos (from poner), añadimos (from añadir), echamos (from echar) — pretérito indefinido forms for we.
Important for describing past actions in your own name.
Comparative: heavier/lighter
más pesados / más ligeros
Comparing objects by weight
más pesado(a) + que = heavier than; más ligero(a) + que = lighter than.
Helps compare things by size, weight, or other characteristics.
Superlative: the most fun
la clase más divertida
Highest degree of comparison of adjectives
el/la + más + adjective = the most. Forms: el más divertido, la más divertida.
For expressing the highest degree of a quality within a group.
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