Planetarium and Space in Spanish A2
Read about planets and stars in Spanish at A2 level. Educational story for kids about a planetarium visit with translation.
Mi primera visita al planetario
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What you'll learn
Planet names, space vocabulary (estrella, cielo, astronauta), verbs of perception (mirar, ver, escuchar).
This article describes a school field trip to the planetarium. It is designed for A2 level children learning Spanish. The text covers names of planets and basic astronomical terms.
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.
me encanta mirar el cielo por la noche
newI love looking at the night sky
The phrase uses "encantar" in the structure "me encanta + infinitive".
Useful for talking about your interests.
es como un cine, pero para ver el universo
newIt is like a cinema, but to see the universe
The comparative structure "es como... pero para...".
Helps you explain the purpose of things.
las luces se apagan completamente
newThe lights turn off completely
The verb "apagarse" is a reflexive verb form.
Useful for describing changes.
Es increíble
newIt is incredible
A short exclamation expressing surprise.
Helps you react to impressions.
es como un juego de conectar puntos
newIt is like a dot-to-dot game
A metaphor for explaining constellations.
Helps explain concepts.
mi favorito porque tiene anillos hermosos
newMy favorite because it has beautiful rings
Using "porque" to explain a reason.
Learn to express preferences.
una experiencia que nunca voy a olvidar
newAn experience I will never forget
Using "nunca voy a + infinitive" for promises.
Useful for promises.
Key words
Vocabulary that carries the school-day topic.
planetarium
el planetario
planetarium
Masculine noun "el planetario".
Central vocabulary.
dome
la cúpula
dome
Feminine noun "la cúpula".
Useful vocabulary.
constellations
las constelaciones
constellations
Plural of "constelación".
Thematic vocabulary.
laser pointer
el puntero láser
laser pointer
Compound noun "el puntero láser".
Useful for tools.
rings
los anillos
rings
Plural of "el anillo".
Context of Saturn.
exhibition
la exposición
exhibition
Feminine noun "la exposición".
Useful for cultural events.
universe
el universo
universe
Masculine noun "el universo".
Key vocabulary.
Grammar in context
Patterns from the text worth noticing after reading.
Estar for emotional states
Yo estoy muy emocionado
I am very excited
Verb "estar" for emotional states, "ser" for permanent characteristics.
Distinguish ser and estar.
Hay for existence
hay una imagen de la Tierra
There is a picture of Earth
"Hay" is the impersonal form of "haber" for existence.
Structure for existence.
Ser vs Estar for appearance
Marte se ve muy seco y frío
Mars looks very dry and cold
"Se ve" uses "ser" for permanent qualities.
Correct ser/estar choice.
Ir a + infinitive for near future
voy a mirar por la ventana
I am going to look
Construction "ir a + infinitive" for near plans.
Main structure for plans.
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