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 essential Spanish vocabulary and expressions for packing your luggage, including phrases like "he hecho la maleta" (I have packed the suitcase) and "para + infinitivo" to explain the purpose of each item.
Listening and reading
Start this class by listening to the audio and completing the corresponding exercises.
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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 mochila
The rucksack
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Deshacer
To unpack
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El bañador
The swimsuit
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La toalla
The towel
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La ropa interior
Underwear
Ejercicio 2: Conversation exercise
Instrucción:
- ¿Qué artículos se deben llevar para qué tipo de vacaciones? (What items should be packed for what type of holidays?)
- ¿Qué tipo de maleta es mejor para cada tipo de vacaciones? (What type of suitcase is best for what holiday type?)
- ¿A veces empaquetas demasiado y superas el límite? (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 cargador para poder usar el móvil durante el viaje.
(I have ________ my charger to be able to use the phone during the trip.)2. Ya ________ la maleta para organizar todo mejor.
(I have already ________ the suitcase to organize everything better.)3. He ________ la lista para no olvidar nada esencial en el equipaje.
(I have ________ the list to not forget anything essential in the luggage.)4. Ya ________ el pijama para estar cómodo por la noche.
(I have already ________ the pajamas to be comfortable at night.)Exercise 5: Preparing the luggage for the trip
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Organizar - Organize
Pretérito perfecto
- yo he organizado
- tú has organizado
- él/ella/usted ha organizado
- nosotros/nosotras hemos organizado
- vosotros/vosotras habéis organizado
- ellos/ellas/ustedes han organizado
Llenar - Pack
Pretérito perfecto
- yo he llenado
- tú has llenado
- él/ella/usted ha llenado
- nosotros/nosotras hemos llenado
- vosotros/vosotras habéis llenado
- ellos/ellas/ustedes han llenado
Decidir - Decide
Pretérito perfecto
- yo he decidido
- tú has decidido
- él/ella/usted ha decidido
- nosotros/nosotras hemos decidido
- vosotros/vosotras habéis decidido
- ellos/ellas/ustedes han decidido
Traer - Bring
Pretérito perfecto
- yo he traído
- tú has traído
- él/ella/usted ha traído
- nosotros/nosotras hemos traído
- vosotros/vosotras habéis traído
- ellos/ellas/ustedes han traído
Hacer - Make
Pretérito perfecto
- yo he hecho
- tú has hecho
- él/ella/usted ha hecho
- nosotros/nosotras hemos hecho
- vosotros/vosotras habéis hecho
- ellos/ellas/ustedes han hecho
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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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: Lesson Overview
This lesson focuses on practical language skills related to preparing and packing luggage for a trip. The content is tailored for A2 level Spanish learners and teaches how to discuss what items to pack, how to choose luggage, and understand airline baggage rules using everyday vocabulary and common expressions.
Key Language Points
- Using para + infinitive: This structure explains the purpose of items (e.g., "Voy a llevar ropa cómoda para caminar mucho." – "I am going to bring comfortable clothes to walk a lot.").
- Vocabulary related to travel and packing: maleta (suitcase), mochila (backpack), cargador (charger), crema solar (sunscreen), tapones para los oídos (earplugs), bolsa (bag).
- Verb tenses used: Present and pretérito perfecto (present perfect) to talk about completed actions (e.g., "He hecho la maleta" – "I have packed the suitcase").
What You Will Practice
- Dialogues discussing:
- What to pack and why.
- Choosing the right type of luggage.
- Airline baggage rules and restrictions.
- Verb conjugation exercises focusing on common verbs like hacer, traer, elegir, and dejar in the present perfect tense.
- A contextual short story about preparing luggage for a beach trip, reinforcing vocabulary and grammar.
Useful Phrases and Examples
- "He hecho la maleta, ¿y tú?" – "I have packed the suitcase, and you?"
- "Para leer en el avión, llevo un libro." – "To read on the plane, I bring a book."
- "Llevo una chaqueta para la noche, porque hace frío." – "I bring a jacket for the night, because it's cold."
- "Solo una maleta de 10 kilos para evitar pagar extra." – "Only one suitcase of 10 kilos to avoid extra fees."
Language Differences and Tips
Spanish often uses the structure para + infinitive to express purpose, which translates roughly as "in order to" or "for" plus an action. For example, "para caminar mucho" means "to walk a lot." This is a common and essential structure useful for explaining intentions, which is less frequently formed the same way in English. Additionally, the use of the pretérito perfecto (present perfect tense) in Spanish describes actions completed recently or with relevance to the present, such as "he hecho" for "I have done/made," contrasting with English simple past or present perfect for similar meanings.
Useful words:
Maleta – suitcase
Mochila – backpack
Cargador – charger
Crema solar – sunscreen
Tapones para los oídos – earplugs
Bolsa – bag
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