Taking Care of My Pet in Spanish | A2 Level
Learn about pet care in Spanish at A2 level. Expand vocabulary with instant translation of every word in context.
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What you'll learn
Animal body parts, pet care, feeding and walking verbs, toy names, vet visits, behavior description
Article describes the experience of caring for a dog from feeding to vet visits. A2 level for learners with basic knowledge. Text covers daily responsibilities, training, and lessons about responsibility and animal welfare.
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Phrases for training
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le doy de comer
newI give him food
"Le doy de comer" means to give someone food. Le = to him, dar de comer = to feed.
Essential phrase for talking about feeding pets.
sacar a pasear a mi perro
newTo take the dog for a walk
"Sacar a pasear" is the verb phrase meaning to take someone for a walk.
Key phrase for daily pet care conversations.
se queda quieto
newHe stays still / quiet
"Se queda quieto" means to stay still or quiet.
Useful phrase for describing animal behavior.
le encanta
newHe loves it
"Le encanta" is an informal way to say "to love" (for people and animals).
Helps express emotions and feelings.
tener más cuidado
newTo be more careful
"Tener cuidado" means to be careful. "Más cuidado" = more careful.
Important expression for safety and responsibility.
hacer las cosas bien
newTo do things right
"Hacer las cosas bien" means to do things correctly or well.
Useful for describing learning and training.
Key words
Vocabulary that carries the school-day topic.
Treat (for dogs)
la golosina
Treat, snack
"La golosina" is a treat or snack. In the article, it is a reward for the dog.
Common word when talking about pet training.
Veterinarian
el veterinario
Veterinarian
"El veterinario" is the doctor for animals.
Key word for understanding texts about pets.
Kibble
la croqueta
Kibble
"La croqueta" refers to small dry food pellets for dogs.
Common word when discussing dog food.
Ball
la pelota
Ball
"La pelota" is a playing ball. In the article, it is the dog favorite toy.
Common in children texts about animals.
To get used to
acostumbrarse
To get used to
"Acostumbrarse" means to get used to something. Used with "a".
Important reflexive verb for everyday speech.
Grammar in context
Patterns from the text worth noticing after reading.
Daily routines in Present Simple
me despierto temprano
Present Simple for daily routines
The article uses Present Simple for daily routines: "Cada mañana, me despierto". Time markers: cada mañana, dos veces al día.
Helps understand Present Simple structure for habitual actions.
Reflexive verbs in present tense
se queda quieto
Reflexive verbs in presente
Reflexive verbs: me despierto, se queda, se acostumbra. The "-se" particle indicates the action reflects back.
Important for correct use of verbs in present tense.
Time frequency expressions
una vez por semana
Time frequency markers
"Una vez por semana" = once a week. Combines quantity and time period.
Helps express regularity of actions.
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