4-1 Notes

Decir, Salir, Specialty Stores, Transportation, Prepositions of Location, Regular Tú Commands

En Español I

Decir – to say/tell•To talk about what someone says, use the

verb decir. The verb decir has several irregular forms in the present tense. Decir is an (e-i) stem changing verb. Also, it is a –go verb.

•Note: decir que means “to say that.” This is used to state opinions.

•Ex. Yo digo que el fútbol es menos divertido que el hockey.

•I say that soccer is less fun than hockey.

DECIR – TO SAY/TELL (E-I)

Yo digo

I say/tell

Nosotros(as) decimos

We say/tellTú dices

You (fam.) say/tell

Vosotros(as) decís

You all (fam.) say/tell

Él/Ella/Ud. dice

He/She/You (for.) say(s)/tell(s)

Ellos(as)/Uds. dicen

They/You all(for.) say/tell

Salir – to leave/go outTo talk about leaving or going out

somewhere, you use the verb salir. Note: salir de means “to leave from.”

This is used to say where you are leaving from. salir para means “to leave for.” This is used to say what destination you are leaving for.

Ex. Yo salgo del café. I am leaving from the coffee shop.

Ex. Tú sales para el café. You are leaving for the coffee shop.

SALIR – TO LEAVE/GO OUT

Yo salgo

I leave/go out

Nosotros(as) salimos

We leave/go outTú sales

You (fam.) leave/go out

Vosotros(as) salísYou all (fam.) leave/go out

Él/Ella/Ud. sale

He/She/You (for.) leave(s)/go(es) out

Ellos(as)/Uds. salen

They/You all(for.) leave/go out

TIENDAS ESPECIALES El centro comercial – vende todo La carnicería – vende carne La farmacia – vende cosas de salud La joyería – vende joyas La lavandería – lava ropa La librería – vende libros La panadería – vende pan La papelería – vende papel, lápices, etc. La pastelería – vende pastel y dulces La tienda de música y videos – (duh?) La zapatería – vende zapatos

TRANSPORTACIÓN

a pie en autobús en avión en barco(crucero) en bici(cleta) en caballo en camioneta/camión en carro/coche en metro en moto(cicleta) en taxi en tren

on foot by bus by plane by boat/cruise ship by bike(bicycle) by horse by truck by car (Mex./Sp.) by subway by motorcycle by taxi by train

To say how you get from place to place, use ir + en + (way)

PREPOSICIONES DE LOCACIÓN

a la derecha (de) a la izquierda (de) delante (de) detrás (de) enfrente (de) alrededor (de) arriba abajo encima (de) debajo (de) por encima (de) entre

to the right (of) to the left (of) in front (of) behind facing, in front (of) around up down on top (of) below, underneath

(of) over (with motion) between

Use these phrases with estar to describe where something is.

PREPOSICIONES DE LOCACIÓN (CONT.)

lejos (de) cerca (de) al lado (de) adentro dentro de afuera fuera de derecho EXTRA WORDS desde hasta aquí/allí, acá/allá

far (from) close (to) next to, beside (of) inside inside of outside outside of straight ahead

from up to, as far as here/there

Use these phrases with estar to describe where something is.

To tell someone you know, a younger person, or someone in your family what to do, use a Tú command.

Regular Tú commands are the same as the él/ella form of the verb.

Ex. Cantar – ¡Canta! Sing!Ex. Comer – ¡Come! Eat!Ex. Abrir - ¡Abre!Open!

Regular Tú Commands

Irregular Tú Commands Decir- Di Hacer- Haz Poner- Pon Salir - Sal Venir – Ven Tener – Ten Ir – Ve Ser - Sé

Say/Tell Make/Do Put/Place Leave/go out Come Have/Be Go Be

The Irregular Tú Command SongTo the tune of Row, Row, Row Your Boat

Di, Haz, Pon y SalVen, Ten, Ve y Sé

These are irregular tú commands.

Learn them right away!

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