The night security guard (Spanish A1)
At night Juan checks a woman's ID before he opens the office door. Her baby is sick and the medicine is in her desk. An A1 reading.
El vigilante de seguridad
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What you'll learn
Security words: vigilante, carnet, linterna, libro de registro and despacho. Verbs abrir, anotar and acompañar.
Juan is the night security guard of an office building. He wears a dark blue uniform, with a flashlight, a walkie-talkie and a whistle on his belt, and an ID card on his chest. A woman says her baby is sick and the medicine is in her desk drawer. He looks only at the entrance camera, checks her ID, writes her entry in the log, walks her to the office and waits outside. He logs her exit, locks the door, and she leaves with the medicine.
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Phrases, words, grammar, and quick practice from this text.
Phrases for training
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Su trabajo es proteger el edificio
newHis job is to protect the building and help people.
Structure "Su trabajo es + infinitive" describes purpose or function.
useful for describing jobs and responsibilities
Juan trabaja de noche cuando la mayoría duerme
newJuan works at night when most people are sleeping.
"Cuando + present" (when) creates a time clause.
useful for describing habits and schedules
Juan debe llevar este carnet visible siempre
newJuan must always wear this ID visible.
"Debe + infinitive" expresses obligation or rule.
useful for rules and obligations
Solo permite la entrada a personas autorizadas
newOnly allows entry to authorized persons.
Structure "Solo + verb + a + noun" limits the action.
useful for permissions and restrictions
Juan le acompaña hasta su despacho
newJuan accompanies them to their office.
Verb "acompañar" (to accompany) is used with "hasta" (to).
useful for describing helpful actions at work
La mujer le dio las gracias muchas veces
newThe woman thanked him many times.
Verb "dar las gracias" (to thank) in past tense.
useful for expressing gratitude
Key words
Vocabulary that carries the school-day topic.
Security guard
vigilante
security guard
"Vigilante" — person who guards a building or area.
central word of the article — about a security guard
Uniform
uniforme
uniform
"Uniforme" — special clothing worn for work.
useful for describing clothing and jobs
Flashlight
linterna
flashlight
"Linterna" — device for lighting, especially in dark places.
useful for describing security equipment
Walkie-talkie
walkie-talkie
two-way radio
"Walkie-talkie" — portable radio for communication.
useful for work equipment
Alert
alerta
watchful, ready for action
"Alerta" — attentive and ready for possible problems.
useful for describing readiness
Register
registro
log book for recording visitors
"Registro" — record of who enters and exits.
useful for work documentation
Grammar in context
Patterns from the text worth noticing after reading.
Present tense: regular verbs
Juan trabaja de noche. Él revisa las puertas.
Regular verb "trabajar" in present: trabajo, trabajas, trabaja, trabajamos, trabajáis, trabajan.
The article uses present tense to describe the guard's daily routine.
helps understand daily actions and duties
Questions in present tense
¿A qué oficina va?
To ask questions, use "¿" and inversion: va → ¿va él? or ¿Adónde va?
Juan asks visitors about their destination.
helps ask questions about destinations
Frequency: "Cada hora"
Cada hora, Juan camina por todo el edificio.
"Cada hora" means "every hour" — a regular interval.
Juan patrols the building every hour.
useful for describing regular actions
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