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.
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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!
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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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