Lesson note
Memory tip: Choose one useful phrase from this lesson and say it three times in a real-life voice. A tiny repeatable phrase is easier to remember than a long list.
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đ Bath time · La hora del baño
- It's time to take a bath.
- Es hora de bañarse.ehs OH-rah deh bah-NYAHR-seh.
- Can I play with the rubber ducks?
- ÂżPuedo jugar con los patitos de goma?ÂżPWEH-doh hoo-GAHR kohn lohs pah-TEE-tohs deh GOH-mah?
- Wash your hair well with shampoo.
- LĂĄvate bien el pelo con champĂș.LAH-vah-teh byehn ehl PEH-loh kohn chahm-POO.
- Don't stay too long, the water's getting cold.
- No te quedes mucho tiempo, el agua se enfrĂa.noh teh KEH-dehs MOO-choh TYEHM-poh, ehl AH-gwah seh ehn-FREE-ah.
- Dry off well and put on your pajamas.
- SĂ©cate bien y ponte el pijama.SEH-kah-teh byehn ee POHN-teh ehl pee-HAH-mah.
đ A story and good night · Un cuento y buenas noches
- It's bedtime.
- Ya es hora de dormir.yah ehs OH-rah deh dohr-MEER.
- Will you read me a story?
- ÂżMe lees un cuento?Âżmeh LEH-ehs oon KWEHN-toh?
- Of course, come here.
- Claro que sĂ, ven aquĂ.KLAH-roh keh see, vehn ah-KEE.
- Good night, sleep well.
- Buenas noches, que duermas bien.BWEH-nahs NOH-chehs, keh DWEHR-mahs byehn.
- Good night, I love you.
- Buenas noches, te quiero.BWEH-nahs NOH-chehs, teh KYEH-roh.
đĄ Lights out · Apagar la luz
- It's time to sleep, sweetheart.
- Ya es hora de dormir, mi amor.yah ehs OH-rah deh dohr-MEER, mee ah-MOHR.
- Will you read me a story before bed?
- ÂżMe lees un cuento antes de dormir?Âżmeh LEH-ehs oon KWEHN-toh AHN-tehs deh dohr-MEER?
- Of course, pick a short one.
- Claro, escoge uno cortito.KLAH-roh, ehs-KOH-heh OO-noh kohr-TEE-toh.
- Turn off the light and close your eyes.
- Apaga la luz y cierra los ojos.ah-PAH-gah lah loos ee SYEH-rrah lohs OH-hohs.
- Goodnight, sleep well.
- Buenas noches, que descanses.BWEH-nahs NOH-chehs, keh dehs-KAHN-sehs.
- Tomorrow will be a fun day, you'll see.
- Mañana serĂĄ un dĂa divertido, ya verĂĄs.mah-NYAH-nah seh-RAH oon DEE-ah dee-vehr-TEE-doh, yah veh-RAHS.
đ€ A sick day · Un dĂa de enfermedad
- I don't feel well, my belly hurts.
- No me siento bien, me duele la barriga.noh meh SYEHN-toh byehn, meh DWEH-leh lah bah-RREE-gah.
- Oh, sweetheart. Let's take your temperature.
- Ay, mi amor. Vamos a tomarte la temperatura.ai, mee ah-MOHR. VAH-mohs ah toh-MAHR-teh lah tehm-peh-rah-TOO-rah.
- You have a bit of a fever. Stay in bed.
- Tienes un poco de fiebre. Quédate en cama.TYEH-nehs oon POH-koh deh FYEH-breh. KEH-dah-teh ehn KAH-mah.
- Can I stay home today?
- ÂżPuedo quedarme en casa hoy?ÂżPWEH-doh keh-DAHR-meh ehn KAH-sah oy?
- Yes, you're not going to school today. Rest.
- SĂ, hoy no vas a la escuela. Descansa.see, oy noh vahs ah lah ehs-KWEH-lah. dehs-KAHN-sah.
đŹ Bedtime phrases · Frases para la hora de dormir
- Brush your teeth.
- LĂĄvate los dientes.LAH-vah-teh lohs DYEHN-tehs.
- Good night, see you tomorrow.
- Buenas noches, hasta mañana.BWEH-nahs NOH-chehs, AHS-tah mah-NYAH-nah.
- Turn off the light, please.
- Apaga la luz, por favor.ah-PAH-gah lah loos, pohr fah-VOHR.