¡Mascotas! Spanish Pets for Beginners

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¡Mascotas! Spanish Pets for Beginners

What do you already know about pets in Spanish?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to name common pets in Spanish, use them in simple sentences, and recognise them by picture.

What are pets called in Spanish?

Pets are called 'mascotas' in Spanish. Let's explore the names of common mascotas!

Common Pets: Vocabulary

- Dog - Cat - Rabbit - Hamster - Bird

- Perro - Gato - Conejo - Hámster - Pájaro

Spanish

English

Perro = Dog

Repeat: Un perro. Example: Tengo un perro. (I have a dog.)

Gato = Cat

Repeat: Un gato. Example: Mi amigo tiene un gato. (My friend has a cat.)

Conejo = Rabbit

Repeat: Un conejo. Example: ¿Tienes un conejo como mascota? (Do you have a rabbit as a pet?)

Activity: Matching Worksheet

Match each Spanish pet word to its picture. Check your answers with a partner.

Cloze Test: Practice Sentences

Fill in the gaps: Tengo un ______. Es un gato. ¿Y tú? ¿Tienes una _____ o un perro?

Let’s Reflect

Which Spanish pet names can you remember? Practise saying them to a classmate or at home.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.