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Daily routines are like the steady beat that keeps our lives in rhythm. From the time we wake up until we hit the pillow, these routines help us stay organized, productive, and in a good mood. For kids learning Spanish, talking about their daily routines is a key step in picking up the language. It gives them the words they need to express what they do every day, helping them build confidence as they learn.
As kids get older, they start taking on more of their own routines—like choosing their clothes or brushing their teeth. These everyday tasks become great chances to learn new words and practice Spanish. Understanding and talking about daily routines not only helps kids communicate better in Spanish but also teaches them valuable skills for being independent and taking care of themselves.
Let’s pounce into the key activities that make up our day and learn how to talk about them in Spanish!
Daily routine vocabulary list
Our daily routines may seem like the usual stuff, but they’re essential for keeping things running smoothly. In the Studycat Learn Spanish for Kids app, we mix fun with repetition to help kids all over the world get better at Spanish.
Here’s how to talk about some of these everyday actions in Spanish:
wake up - despertarse
despertarse (pronounced: des-per-TAR-se)
“Me despierto a las 7 de la mañana todos los días.”
“I wake up at 7 o’clock every morning.”
breakfast - desayuno
desayuno (pronounced: de-sa-YU-no)
“Tomé huevos y tostadas para el desayuno.”
“I had eggs and toast for breakfast.”
go to school - ir a la escuela
ir a la escuela (pronounced: eer a la es-KWE-la)
“Él va a la escuela todos los días entre semana para aprender cosas nuevas.”
“He goes to school every weekday to learn new things.”
study Spanish - estudiar español
estudiar español (pronounced: es-tu-dee-AR es-pa-NYOL)
“Estudiamos español todos los días para mejorar nuestras habilidades de comunicación.”
“We study Spanish every day to improve our communication skills.”
at supper - cenar
cenar (pronounced: se-NAR)
“Cenan juntos en familia alrededor de las 6 de la tarde.”
“They eat supper together as a family around 6 PM.”
take a bath - bañarse
bañarse (pronounced: ba-NYAR-se)
“A ella le gusta bañarse antes de acostarse para relajarse.”
“She likes to take a bath before bedtime to relax.”
go to sleep - irse a dormir
irse a dormir (pronounced: EER-se a dor-MEER)
“Ella se va a dormir después de leer un libro.”
“She goes to sleep after reading a book.”
Morning routine activities in Spanish
Our mornings set the tone for the rest of the day. Starting with a good routine helps us feel energized and ready to tackle whatever comes our way. Let’s explore the actions that make up a typical morning in Spanish.
brush teeth - cepillarse los dientes
cepillarse los dientes (pronounced: se-pee-YAR-se los dee-EN-tes)
“Me cepillo los dientes después del desayuno para mantenerlos sanos y fuertes.”
“I brush my teeth after breakfast to keep them healthy and strong.”
get dressed - vestirse
vestirse (pronounced: ves-TEER-se)
“Él se viste rápidamente para no perder el autobús escolar.”
“He gets dressed quickly so he doesn’t miss the school bus.”
make the bed - hacer la cama
hacer la cama (pronounced: a-SER la KA-ma)
“Ella siempre hace la cama antes de salir de su habitación.”
“She always makes the bed before leaving her room.”
pack your bag - preparar la mochila
preparar la mochila (pronounced: pre-pa-RAR la mo-CHEE-la)
“Preparo mi mochila con libros y el almuerzo antes de ir a la escuela.”
“I pack my bag with books and lunch before heading to school.”
eat breakfast - desayunar
desayunar (pronounced: de-sa-yu-NAR)
“Ella desayuna con su familia todas las mañanas.”
“She eats breakfast with her family every morning.”
Afternoon activities in Spanish
The afternoon is when we often finish our school or work tasks and start to unwind. These activities help us stay productive and make the most of our day.
have lunch - almorzar
almorzar (pronounced: al-mor-SAR)
“Almorzamos en la escuela con nuestros compañeros de clase.”
“We have lunch at school with our classmates.”
do homework - hacer la tarea
hacer la tarea (pronounced: a-SER la ta-RE-a)
“Después de la escuela, él se sienta a hacer su tarea.”
“After school, he sits down to do his homework.”
play outside - jugar afuera
jugar afuera (pronounced: hu-GAR a-FWE-ra)
“Les encanta jugar afuera en el parque después de la escuela.”
“They love to play outside in the park after school.”
attend lessons - asistir a clases
asistir a clases (pronounced: a-sis-TEER a KLA-ses)
“Ella asiste a clases de piano todos los martes por la tarde.”
“She attends piano lessons every Tuesday afternoon.”
visit a friend - visitar a un amigo
visitar a un amigo (pronounced: vi-si-TAR a un a-MEE-go)
“Él visita a su mejor amigo después de la escuela para jugar videojuegos.”
“He visits his best friend after school to play video games.”
Evening routine activities in Spanish
The evening is when we start to wind down and prepare for a good night’s sleep. A calm and consistent routine helps us relax and get ready for bed.
have dinner - cenar
cenar (pronounced: se-NAR)
“Cenamos juntos en familia todas las noches.”
“We have dinner together as a family every night.”
do chores - hacer las tareas domésticas
hacer las tareas domésticas (pronounced: a-SER las ta-RE-as do-MES-ti-kas)
“Ella hace sus tareas domésticas después de cenar, como poner la mesa y alimentar a las mascotas.”
“She does her chores after dinner, like setting the table and feeding the pets.”
watch TV - ver la televisión
ver la televisión (pronounced: ver la te-le-vi-SYON)
“Después de cenar, ven la televisión juntos por un rato.”
“After dinner, they watch TV together for a while.”
read a book - leer un libro
leer un libro (pronounced: le-ER un LEE-bro)
“Él lee un libro todas las noches antes de dormirse.”
“He reads a book every night before falling asleep.”
go to bed - irse a la cama
irse a la cama (pronounced: EER-se a la KA-ma)
“Ella se va a la cama a las 9 de la noche para descansar lo suficiente para el día siguiente.”
“She goes to bed at 9 PM to get enough rest for the next day.”
Learning these phrases not only helps us describe our daily lives in Spanish but also connects us with the routines of others, creating common ground. Studycat’s playful characters bring joy and curiosity to these everyday actions, making learning about daily routines in Spanish fun and engaging!
How to learn and remember daily routine words in Spanish
Engaging with the concept of daily routines with Studycat means incorporating these new Spanish vocabulary words into your everyday life. Here are some delightful ways to practice:
- **Routine chart: **Create a visual chart of your daily routine using pictures and Spanish words from this list.
- Role-play: Take turns acting out different parts of the daily routine, using the new Spanish vocabulary words.
- Daily routine diary: Keep a simple diary or journal where you write down your daily activities using the new Spanish phrases.
- Match the activity: Make a matching game with cards that have pictures on one side and the Spanish words of daily routines on the other.
- Storytelling: Invent stories about characters going through their daily routines, emphasizing the use of the new Spanish vocabulary.
As we close the book on today’s learning adventure, remember that talking about our daily routines in Spanish opens up a world of shared experiences and understanding. With Studycat’s engaging approach, learning about the rhythms of everyday life in Spanish becomes an exciting journey of discovery and connection.
Until our next day-to-day discovery, keep exploring the beauty of routine and the language that brings it to life! Or as we say in Spanish, “¡Hasta nuestro próximo descubrimiento cotidiano, sigue explorando la belleza de la rutina y el idioma que le da vida!”
(“Until our next everyday discovery, keep exploring the beauty of routines and the language that brings it to life!”)