Talk about traffic jams and their consequences.
The idea
Use el atasco / un atasco / los atascos for this noun; the article and ending show gender and number.
Examples
- Hay un atasco cerca del puente.There is a traffic jam near the bridge.
- El atasco empezó después del accidente.The traffic jam started after the accident.
- Llegamos tarde por un atasco.We arrived late because of a traffic jam.
- Los atascos son frecuentes los viernes.Traffic jams are frequent on Fridays.
- La radio anuncia un atasco en la autopista.The radio reports a traffic jam on the motorway.
- Evitamos el centro para no quedar atrapados en un atasco.We avoided the centre to avoid getting stuck in traffic.
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Watch out
A traffic jam can delay a journey; it is not the journey itself.
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Choose the article: ___ atasco bloquea la avenida. (El / La)
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El
El agrees with the masculine singular noun.
Choose the plural: Ayer hubo dos ___. (atascos / atasco)
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atascos
atascos fits the two mentioned.
Choose the word that fits: Los coches no avanzan: hay un ___. (atasco / asiento)
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atasco
atasco fits the situation described.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the article: ___ atasco bloquea la avenida. (El / La)
Choose the plural: Ayer hubo dos ___. (atascos / atasco)
Choose the word that fits: Los coches no avanzan: hay un ___. (atasco / asiento)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe a traffic jam and explain its cause.