How to Make Simple Sentences in Spanish

Making simple sentences in Spanish is super easy! Just remember this basic order:

Subject + Verb + Object.

Let’s go through some examples using everyday activities, family, describing things, food, drinks, and clothes.

Everyday Activities

1. Comer (to eat)

   • Yo como fruta.
     (I eat fruit.)

2. Dormir (to sleep)

   • Ella duerme temprano.
     (She sleeps early.)

3. Estudiar (to study)

   • Nosotros estudiamos matemáticas.
     (We study math.)

Family Members

1. Hermano (brother)

   • Mi hermano juega fútbol.
     (My brother plays soccer.)

2. Madre (mother)

   • Mi madre cocina muy bien.
     (My mother cooks very well.)

Describing Things

We can make our sentences better by adding words that describe things. These are called adjectives. Here are some examples:

1. Color

   • El coche rojo es rápido.
     (The red car is fast.)

2. Size

   • La casa grande es bonita.
     (The big house is beautiful.)

3. Quality

   • Ella es amable.
     (She is kind.)

Food and Drinks

Here are some words for food and drinks:

1. Agua (water)

   • Yo bebo agua fría.
     (I drink cold water.)

2. Pan (bread)

   • Nosotros comemos pan fresco.
     (We eat fresh bread.)

Clothing

Now, let’s talk about some clothing items:

1. Camisa (shirt)

   • Él lleva una camisa azul.
     (He wears a blue shirt.)

2. Zapatos (shoes)

   • Ellas tienen zapatos nuevos.
     (They have new shoes.)

Combining Sentences

You can also join sentences together. For example:

• Mi hermana come pizza y yo bebo jugo.
  (My sister eats pizza, and I drink juice.)

By practicing these simple sentences and topics, you'll get better at speaking and writing in Spanish!