A2Spanish · Vocabulary

In the city

40 words from the A2 course, each with an example sentence. The course is reviewed by people. Take the test below or download it as a PDF.

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Words in this set

WordMeaning
el teatrotheatre
el centro comercialshopping centre
el zoológicozoo
la floristeríaflorist's
la estación de autobusesbus station
la zapateríashoe shop
el lagolake
la pescaderíafish shop
la estación de trentrain station
la peluqueríahairdresser
la parada de autobúsbus stop
la gasolinerapetrol station
el polideportivosports centre
el quioscokiosk
el estancotobacconist's
el castillocastle
la catedralcathedral
la torretower
el rascacielosskyscraper
el estadiostadium
el monumentomonument
el paso de cebrapedestrian crossing
el atascotraffic jam
la papeleríastationer's
la joyeríajeweller's
la ferreteríahardware shop
la pasteleríacake shop
la heladeríaice cream parlour
el tallermechanic's
el metrounderground
el tranvíatram
el palaciopalace
las afuerasoutskirts
el casco antiguoold town
la zona peatonalpedestrian zone
el peatónpedestrian
el tráficotraffic
la lavanderíalaunderette
el cementeriocemetery
el carril bicicycle lane

Test yourself

20 questions. Answer them all, then check — you'll see what you got right and what to fix.

  1. 1

    Choose the right word

    cycle lane

  2. 2

    Choose the right word

    kiosk

  3. 3

    Choose the right word

    old town

  4. 4

    Choose the right word

    pedestrian zone

  5. 5

    Complete the sentence

    En noviembre visitamos el .

    In November we visit the cemetery.

  6. 6

    Complete the sentence

    está sin pintar.

    The pedestrian crossing is unpainted.

  7. 7

    Complete the sentence

    El cruza por el paso de cebra.

    The pedestrian crosses at the zebra crossing.

  8. 8

    Complete the sentence

    Me gusta ver obras en el .

    I like watching plays at the theatre.

  9. 9

    Complete the sentence

    El está lleno de gente.

    The stadium is full of people.

  10. 10

    Type it in Spanish

    outskirts

  11. 11

    Type it in Spanish

    mechanic's

  12. 12

    Type it in Spanish

    skyscraper

  13. 13

    Type it in Spanish

    shoe shop

  14. 14

    Build the missing word from the letters

    Llevo las sábanas a la .

    I take the sheets to the launderette.

  15. 15

    Build the missing word from the letters

    Vimos leones en el .

    We saw the lions at the zoo.

  16. 16

    Build the missing word from the letters

    Juego al tenis en el .

    I play tennis at the sports centre.

  17. 17

    Put the sentence together — some words are extra

    The stationer's is near the school.

  18. 18

    Put the sentence together — some words are extra

    From the tower you can see the sea.

  19. 19

    Put the sentence together — some words are extra

    The lake freezes in January.

  20. 20

    Match each word to its meaning

Free printable worksheets

The same words on three A4 sheets, for class or for studying at home. No sign-up, free to print.

Word wall poster — In the city

Word wall poster

Every word in large type with its translation and an example. Made to hang where it is seen every day.

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Fold & recall — In the city

Fold & recall

Fold the answers behind the page, write from memory, check, then come back on days 2, 4, 7 and 14.

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Cut-out flashcards — In the city

Cut-out flashcards

The word on the front; translation and example on the back. Print on both sides, then cut.

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Printable test

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