A routine paragraph follows a typical day.
The idea
Use the present tense for habits and time markers to put actions in order.
Examples
- Primero me levanto a las siete.First I get up at seven.
- Después preparo café para mi hermana.Then I make coffee for my sister.
- Luego camino al trabajo por el parque.Then I walk to work through the park.
- Al mediodía almuerzo con mis colegas.At midday I have lunch with my colleagues.
- Por la tarde vuelvo a casa en autobús.In the afternoon I return home by bus.
- Finalmente leo un rato antes de dormir.Finally I read for a while before sleeping.
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Watch out
Do not confuse the order of events with their frequency: an action can happen later without happening every day.
Try it yourself
Complete the sequence: ___ desayuno; después salgo. (Primero / Finalmente)
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Primero
Primero places breakfast at the start of this sequence.
Complete the sequence: Desayuno; ___ salgo. (Luego / Primero)
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Luego
Luego introduces the next action after breakfast.
Complete the sequence: Estudio y, ___, apago la luz. (finalmente / primero)
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finalmente
Finalmente signals that this is the last event.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Complete the sequence: ___ desayuno; después salgo. (Primero / Finalmente)
Complete the sequence: Desayuno; ___ salgo. (Luego / Primero)
Complete the sequence: Estudio y, ___, apago la luz. (finalmente / primero)
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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Write a short paragraph about your own day in chronological order.