Los sustantivos españoles más comunes – Conceptos esenciales
(Most Common Spanish Nouns – Core Concepts)
1. Por la mañana
in the morning
camino
I walk
despacio
slowly
por el camino
along the path
al trabajo.
to work.
Miro
I look at
el reloj
the clock
y cuento
and I count
cada segundo,
every second,
porque
because
a veces
sometimes
tengo prisa.
I am in a hurry.
En mi cabeza
in my head
aparece
appears
una preocupación,
a worry,
pero respiro.
but I breathe.
El sentimiento
the feeling
cambia:
changes:
primero
first
es
it is
miedo
fear
y luego
and then
calma.
calm.
Si llueve,
If it rains,
uso
I use
paraguas;
an umbrella;
si no,
if not,
miro
I look at
el cielo.
the sky.
Veo
I see
árboles,
trees,
escucho
I hear
pájaros
birds
y sigo.
and I continue.
No hablo
I don’t talk
con nadie,
to anyone,
solo
just
camino.
I walk.
Este camino
this path
es
is
corto
short
y seguro.
and safe.
Cuando
When
llego,
I arrive,
siento
I feel
que
that
el día
the day
empieza
starts
bien.
well.
In the morning, I walk slowly on the path to work. I look at the clock and count every second, because sometimes I am in a hurry. A worry appears in my head, but I breathe. The feeling changes: first it is fear and then calm. If it rains, I use an umbrella; if not, I look at the sky. I see trees, I hear birds, and I continue. I don’t talk to anyone; I just walk. This path is short and safe. When I arrive, I feel that the day starts well.
2. En mi mochila
In my backpack
llevo
I carry
un pedazo
a piece
de pan
of bread
y otras cosas pequeñas.
and other small things.
También
Also
hay
there is/there are
una fruta
a fruit
y una libreta.
and a notebook.
Todo
Everything
está
is
en un conjunto simple:
in a simple set:
comida,
food,
agua
water
y un libro.
and a book.
Tengo
I have
deseo
a desire
de aprender
to learn
palabras nuevas,
new words,
pero también
but also
necesito
I need
descanso.
rest.
El libro
The book
es
is
fácil
easy
y corto.
and short.
Leo
I read
una página
a page
y hago
and I make
una nota rápida.
a quick note.
Así
So
mi deseo
my desire
crece
grows
y mi mente
and my mind
descansa.
rests.
Cuando
When
paro
I stop
en un banco,
on a bench,
como
I eat
el pedazo
the piece
y cierro
and I close
los ojos.
my eyes.
Después
Then
guardo
I put away
las cosas
the things
y sigo.
and I continue.
In my backpack I carry a piece of bread and other small things. There is also a fruit and a notebook. Everything is in a simple set: food, water, and a book. I want to learn new words, but I also need rest. The book is easy and short. I read one page and make a quick note. So my desire grows and my mind rests. When I stop on a bench, I eat the piece and close my eyes. Then I put the things away and continue.
3. En la oficina
In the office
firmo
I sign
un cheque
a check
para el pago
for the payment
de un curso.
of a course.
Es
It is
un pago pequeño,
a small payment,
pero
but
importante
important
para mí.
for me.
No busco
I do not look for
una excusa;
an excuse;
quiero
I want
hacerlo
to do it
bien
well
y a tiempo.
and on time.
Guardo
I put away
el cheque
the check
en una carpeta
in a folder
y reviso
and I check
el nombre
the name
dos veces.
twice.
También
Also
anoto
I write down
la fecha
the date
y el número
and the number
en mi cuaderno.
in my notebook.
Si
If
tengo
I have
una duda,
a question,
pido
I ask for
soporte
support
al compañero
to the coworker
de la mesa.
at the desk.
Con su ayuda
With their help
crece
grows
mi confianza.
my confidence.
Entonces
Then
entrego
I hand in
el cheque,
the check,
respiro
I breathe
y sigo
and I continue
con mi trabajo.
with my work.
In the office I sign a check for the payment of a course. It is a small payment, but it is important for me. I do not look for an excuse; I want to do it well and on time. I put the check away in a folder and I check the name twice. I also write down the date and the number in my notebook. If I have a question, I ask the coworker at the desk for support. With their help, my confidence grows. Then I hand in the check, I breathe, and I continue with my work.
4. Al mediodía
At midday
tomo
I have
una bebida caliente
a hot drink
con un amigo querido.
with a dear friend.
Nos sentamos
We sit down
cerca de la ventana
near the window
y hablamos
and we talk
despacio.
slowly.
Le cuento
I tell him
mi sueño:
my dream:
estudiar
to study
y viajar,
and to travel,
sin prisa.
with no hurry.
Él
He
sonríe
smiles
y dice:
and says:
“Ese plan
“That plan
es
is
mío
mine
también”.
too”.
Entonces
Then
reímos
we laugh
y la conversación
and the conversation
se vuelve
becomes
diversión.
fun.
Pagamos
We pay
la bebida
the drink
y caminamos
and we walk
un poco.
a little.
El aire
The air
es
is
fresco
fresh
y siento
and I feel
un buen sentimiento.
a good feeling.
Antes de volver
Before returning
al trabajo,
to work,
escribo
I write
una idea nueva
a new idea
para mi sueño.
for my dream.
At midday I have a hot drink with a dear friend. We sit near the window and we talk slowly. I tell him my dream: to study and to travel, with no hurry. He smiles and says: “That plan is mine too”. Then we laugh, and the conversation becomes fun. We pay for the drink and we walk a little. The air is fresh and I feel a good feeling. Before going back to work, I write a new idea for my dream.
5. En la tarde,
In the afternoon,
en una sentada corta,
in a short meeting,
escucho
I listen to
la bienvenida
the welcome
de la jefa
from the boss
a los nuevos.
to the newcomers.
Todos
All of them
están
are
atentos
attentive
y quietos.
and quiet.
De pronto
Suddenly
un golpe de viento
a gust of wind
entra
comes in
por la ventana
through the window
y mueve
and moves
las hojas
the sheets
del papel.
of the paper.
La jefa
The boss
sigue
continues
y habla
and speaks
con calma.
calmly.
Yo pienso
I think
en la vida
about life
y en la muerte,
and about death,
y recuerdo
and I remember
que
that
el tiempo
time
pasa
passes
rápido.
quickly.
Este pensamiento
This thought
es
is
fuerte,
strong,
pero
but
me ayuda.
it helps me.
No quiero
I do not want
vivir
to live
con preocupación.
with worry.
Al final
In the end
aplaudimos
we clap
y sonreímos.
and we smile.
In the afternoon, in a short meeting, I listen to the boss’s welcome for the newcomers. Everyone is attentive and quiet. Suddenly a gust of wind comes in through the window and moves the sheets of paper. The boss continues and speaks calmly. I think about life and death, and I remember that time passes quickly. This thought is strong, but it helps me. I do not want to live with worry. In the end we clap and smile.
6. Cuando
When
termina
ends
la reunión,
the meeting,
miro
I look at
el reloj
the clock
otra vez.
again.
Cada segundo
Every second
cuenta,
counts,
pero
but
hoy
today
no quiero
I do not want
prisa.
a rush.
Camino
I walk
por la sala
through the room
y recojo
and I pick up
mis cosas
my things
con cuidado.
carefully.
Pongo
I put
todo
everything
en un conjunto ordenado:
in an organized set:
libreta,
notebook,
llave
key
y teléfono.
and phone.
En mi bolsillo
In my pocket
encuentro
I find
el cheque
the check
del pago
for the payment
y una pequeña bebida
and a small drink
de agua.
of water.
Con esta rutina
With this routine
siento
I feel
menos
less
preocupación
worry
y trabajo
and I work
mejor.
better.
Si
If
falta
is missing
algo,
something,
lo noto
I notice it
rápido.
quickly.
Luego
Then
tomo
I take
un descanso
a break
de dos minutos
of two minutes
antes de
before
empezar
starting
de nuevo.
again.
When the meeting ends, I look at the clock again. Every second counts, but today I do not want to rush. I walk through the room and pick up my things carefully. I put everything in an organized set: notebook, key, and phone. In my pocket I find the check for the payment and a small drink of water. With this routine I feel less worry and I work better. If something is missing, I notice it quickly. Then I take a two-minute break before starting again.
7. Antes de
Before
salir,
leaving,
escribo
I write
una nota
a note
para
to
pedir
ask for
soporte técnico
technical support
mañana.
tomorrow.
No es
It is not
una excusa;
an excuse;
es
it is
un paso
a step
para mejorar.
to improve.
Hablo
I talk
con un colega
with a colleague
y pido
and I ask for
ayuda
help
con calma.
calmly.
Con más confianza,
With more confidence,
mi deseo
my wish
es
is
terminar
finish
el proyecto
the project
sin errores.
without errors.
Si
If
tengo
I have
una duda,
a doubt,
la escribo,
I write it down,
y así
and so
mañana
tomorrow
es
is
más fácil.
easier.
Después
After that
cierro
I close
el computador
the computer
y preparo
and I prepare
un buen descanso.
a good rest.
En el camino
On the way
a casa
home
pienso
I think
en mi sueño.
about my dream.
Este plan
This plan
es
is
mío
mine
y lo cuido.
and I take care of it.
Before leaving, I write a note to ask for technical support tomorrow. It is not an excuse; it is a step to improve. I talk with a colleague and ask for help calmly. With more confidence, my wish is to finish the project without errors. If I have a doubt, I write it down, and then tomorrow is easier. After that I close the computer and prepare a good rest. On the way home I think about my dream. This plan is mine and I take care of it.
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