The modal verbs: "deber, poder, querer,"... Share Copied!
Modal verbs express attitudes and needs related to the actions performed by the subject in the sentence.
Gramática: Los verbos modales: "deber, poder, querer,..."
A1 Spanish Modal verbs
Level: A1
Module 3: Día a día (Day to day)
Lesson 21: En la tienda de ropa (At the clothing shop)
Teaching guidelines +/- 15 minutes
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- Modal verbs are followed by an infinitive.
| Verbo Modal | Ejemplo |
|---|---|
| Saber | Ella sabe combinar la falda. (She knows how to match the skirt.) |
| Poder | ¿Puedes cambiar los pantalones? (Can you change the trousers?) |
| Soler | Nosotros solemos llevar el jersey en invierno. (We usually wear the jumper in winter.) |
| Deber | Él debe planchar el traje. (He must iron the suit.) |
| Querer | Ellas quieren probarse los vestidos. (They want to try on the dresses.) |
Exercise 1: Los verbos modales: "deber, poder, querer,..."
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
quieres, saben, podéis, suele, debes, debe, suelo, puedes
Exercise 2: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
1
quiere
He wants
2
debes
you must
3
quieres
Do you want
4
podéis
can you
