Packing your luggage
Hacer tu equipaje
- Name and describe common items to pack for a trip.
- Compare different types of luggage and suitcases.
- Explain baggage rules and restrictions.
- Para + infinitive
Learn how to discuss packing luggage and travel preparations in Spanish at the A2 level. This lesson covers useful vocabulary like types of luggage, common packing items, and airline luggage rules. Understand and practice the grammar structure "para + infinitive" to explain the purpose of objects or actions. Gain confidence using verbs such as hacer and traer in the present and perfect tenses to describe what you have packed or prepared for your journey.
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Exercise 1: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
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La ropa interior
Underwear
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El bolso
The bag
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El equipaje
The luggage
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Deshacer
To unpack
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El biquini
The bikini
Ejercicio 2: Conversation exercise
Instrucción:
- What items should be packed for what type of holidays? (What items should be packed for what type of holidays?)
- What type of suitcase is best for what holiday type? (What type of suitcase is best for what holiday type?)
- Do you sometimes pack too much and go over the limit? (Do you sometimes pack too much and go over the limit?)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Un bikini, bañadores y gafas de sol son lo mejor para unas vacaciones en la playa. A bikini, swim trunks, and sunglasses are best for a beach holiday. |
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Llevo objetos pequeños en mi equipaje de mano. I take small items in my hand luggage. |
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Para vacaciones más largas, facturo una maleta extra o a veces un pequeño trolley. For longer holidays, I check in an extra suitcase or sometimes a small trolley |
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Llevo conmigo mi mochila de 20 litros con la menor cantidad posible de objetos. I take my 20-liter backpack with me with as little items as possible. |
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¿Puedes llevar líquidos en tu equipaje de mano? Can you bring liquids in your carry-on? |
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Me pasé del límite de peso de mi equipaje de mano. I went over the weight limit for my carry-on. |
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Exercise 3: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 4: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. He ______ mi maleta para viajar con comodidad.
(I have ______ my suitcase to travel comfortably.)2. Ya he ______ la lista de cosas para empacar.
(I have already ______ the list of things to pack.)3. He ______ temprano al aeropuerto para no perder el vuelo.
(I have ______ early at the airport to not miss the flight.)4. He ______ la maleta para organizar mejor la ropa.
(I have ______ the suitcase to better organize the clothes.)Exercise 5: Packing for a beach trip
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Hacer - Pack
Pretérito perfecto
- yo he hecho
- tú has hecho
- él/ella/Ud. ha hecho
- nosotros/as hemos hecho
- vosotros/as habéis hecho
- ellos/ellas/Uds. han hecho
Traer - Bring
Pretérito perfecto
- yo he traído
- tú has traído
- él/ella/Ud. ha traído
- nosotros/as hemos traído
- vosotros/as habéis traído
- ellos/ellas/Uds. han traído
Elegir - Choose
Pretérito perfecto
- yo he elegido
- tú has elegido
- él/ella/Ud. ha elegido
- nosotros/as hemos elegido
- vosotros/as habéis elegido
- ellos/ellas/Uds. han elegido
Hacer - Pack
Presente
- yo hago
- tú haces
- él/ella/Ud. hace
- nosotros/as hacemos
- vosotros/as hacéis
- ellos/ellas/Uds. hacen
Dejar - Leave
Pretérito perfecto
- yo he dejado
- tú has dejado
- él/ella/Ud. ha dejado
- nosotros/as hemos dejado
- vosotros/as habéis dejado
- ellos/ellas/Uds. han dejado
Exercise 6: Para + infinitivo
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Para + infinitive
Show translation Show answersorganizar, llegar, protegerme, nadar, tomar, llevar, ir, bañarme
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Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
Hacer to do Share Copied!
Pretérito perfecto
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| (yo) he hecho | I have done |
| (tú) has hecho | You have done |
| (él/ella) ha hecho | he/she has done |
| (nosotros/nosotras) hemos hecho | we have done |
| (vosotros/vosotras) habéis hecho | You have done |
| (ellos/ellas) han hecho | They have done |
Traer to bring Share Copied!
Pretérito perfecto
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| (yo) he traído | I have brought |
| (tú) has traído | You have brought |
| (él/ella) ha traído | he/she has brought |
| (nosotros/nosotras) hemos traído | we have brought |
| (vosotros/vosotras) habéis traído | you have brought |
| (ellos/ellas) han traído | they have brought |
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Packing Your Luggage: A Practical Spanish Lesson
This lesson focuses on the essential vocabulary and grammar needed to talk about packing and preparing luggage in Spanish, perfect for A2-level learners. You'll engage with dialogues illustrating common questions and decisions about what to pack, including useful expressions like "para + infinitive" to explain the purpose of each item, e.g., "ropa cómoda para caminar mucho" (comfortable clothes for walking a lot).
What You'll Learn
- How to discuss what to pack and why, using purpose expressions.
- Comparisons between types of luggage (backpacks, suitcases) with practical vocabulary.
- Airline luggage rules explained through dialogues, including weight and liquid restrictions.
- Key verb conjugations in the present and pretérito perfecto tenses related to packing actions like hacer, traer, and dejar.
The lesson's dialogues provide realistic scenarios such as deciding between a suitcase or a backpack, what to carry for a beach trip, and checking airline restrictions. For instance, you will practice sentences like "Voy a llevar ropa cómoda para caminar mucho" and "Una maleta de mano para evitar facturar." This helps you use Spanish for everyday travel communication.
Grammar Highlights
A distinctive feature is the frequent use of "para + infinitive" to express purpose, which is often translated as "in order to" or simply "to" in English—e.g., "para protegernos del sol" (to protect ourselves from the sun). The lesson also includes verb tables for verbs like hacer and traer in the perfect tense, which are essential for telling what you have done.
Useful Language Notes
Unlike English, Spanish often uses the structure para + infinitive to explain the purpose of an action or object, which directly links intent to activities in a way English sometimes expresses with clauses like "to" + verb. Also, the verb hacer (to do, to make) frequently appears in the perfect tense to describe completed actions, as in "he hecho la maleta" (I have packed the suitcase).
Important practical phrases include:
- ¿Qué vas a empacar para el viaje? — "What are you going to pack for the trip?"
- Para caminar mucho — "to walk a lot" (purpose phrase)
- Maleta de mano — "carry-on suitcase"
- Para no perder el vuelo — "so as not to miss the flight"
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