Simple Sentences in Spanish
Definition: A simple sentence in Spanish is a sentence that contains a subject, and a verb, and expresses a complete thought. It is similar to simple sentences in English. In Spanish, the order of the words can be more flexible than in English.
Structure: The most common structure of a simple sentence in Spanish is:
Subject + Verb + Object (Sujeto + Verbo + Objeto)
However, the subject is often omitted in Spanish if it’s clear from the context or the verb conjugation.
Key Points:
- Verb Conjugation: Verbs must be conjugated to match the subject in number (singular/plural) and person (first, second, third).
- Gender Agreement: If a sentence has a noun and an adjective, they must agree on gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural).
- Contextual Subjects: Subjects are not always explicitly stated in Spanish sentences, especially when the subject is a pronoun.
Examples:
| No. | Spanish Sentence | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | El gato duerme. | The cat sleeps. |
| 2 | Comemos pizza. | We eat pizza. |
| 3 | María canta una canción. | Maria sings a song. |
| 4 | Los perros corren rápido. | The dogs run fast. |
| 5 | Estudio español. | I study Spanish. |
| 6 | El libro está en la mesa. | The book is on the table. |
| 7 | Ellos ven una película. | They watch a movie. |
| 8 | La comida está deliciosa. | The food is delicious. |
| 9 | Hablas muy bien. | You speak very well. |
| 10 | El sol brilla. | The sun shines. |
| 11 | Los niños juegan afuera. | The children play outside. |
| 12 | La profesora explica la lección. | The teacher explains the lesson. |
| 13 | Mi hermano lee un libro. | My brother reads a book. |
| 14 | La flor es hermosa. | The flower is beautiful. |
| 15 | Tengo tres perros. | I have three dogs. |
| 16 | El coche es nuevo. | The car is new. |
| 17 | Escribe una carta. | He/She writes a letter. |
| 18 | Bebemos agua fresca. | We drink fresh water. |
| 19 | El cielo está claro. | The sky is clear. |
| 20 | La puerta está abierta. | The door is open. |
| 21 | El niño tiene un juguete. | The boy has a toy. |
| 22 | Los gatos son blancos. | The cats are white. |
| 23 | Ella vende flores. | She sells flowers. |
| 24 | Tomamos el autobús. | We take the bus. |
| 25 | La música suena bien. | The music sounds good. |
These examples cover a variety of subjects, verbs, and objects to demonstrate the diversity of simple sentences in Spanish. They can be used as a starting point to practice and understand the basics of sentence structure in Spanish.