Spanish grammar
Busco el andén, espero a Javi
Say who or what you are looking for, waiting for or can see.
From the scene Espero a Javi (I'm waiting for Javi)
In short
Buscar, esperar, ver and llamar take the thing directly, with no word for for. Before a person, add a.
Your turn
Which one goes with who are you waiting for??
Options: ¿a quién esperas? · busco el andén tres · espero a Javi
Show answer
who are you waiting for? → ¿a quién esperas?
How it works
Buscar (look for), esperar (wait for), ver (see) and llamar (call) take the thing straight after them.
Your turn
Pick the word that fits the line.
No sé. No veo (blank) Javi.
Options: en · a · el
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No sé. No veo a Javi.
I don't know. I can't see Javi.
Good to know
Busco el andén, veo el tren — no word for "for". When it is a person, add a: espero a Javi, no veo a Javi, llamo a Javi.
I'm looking for platform three busco el andén tres
Nuria
Busco el andén tres.
I'm looking for platform three.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank).
Options: Espero a Javi · Busco el andén tres · A quién esperas
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Nuria
Busco el andén tres.
I'm looking for platform three.
who are you waiting for? ¿a quién esperas?
Elena
Está allí. ¿Y a quién esperas?
It's over there. And who are you waiting for?
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Está allí. ¿Y (blank)?
Options: busco el andén tres · espero a Javi · a quién esperas
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Elena
Está allí. ¿Y a quién esperas?
It's over there. And who are you waiting for?
I'm waiting for Javi espero a Javi
Nuria
Espero a Javi. Tiene mi billete.
I'm waiting for Javi. He's got my ticket.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank). Tiene mi billete.
Options: Espero a Javi · Busco el andén tres · A quién esperas
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Nuria
Espero a Javi. Tiene mi billete.
I'm waiting for Javi. He's got my ticket.
I can see the train veo el tren
Your turn
What goes with veo el tren?
Options: I can see the train · I'm looking for platform three · who are you waiting for?
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veo el tren → I can see the train
I'll call Javi llamo a Javi
Nuria
¡Y no tengo billete! Llamo a Javi.
And I haven't got a ticket! I'll call Javi.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
¡Y no tengo billete! (blank).
Options: Llamo a Javi · Busco el andén tres · A quién esperas
Show answer
Nuria
¡Y no tengo billete! Llamo a Javi.
And I haven't got a ticket! I'll call Javi.
Practise it in the story
Meet this rule inside a short animated scene. Answer as it plays, then say the lines yourself.
Practise free in the appSee all forms
| I'm looking for platform three | busco el andén tres |
|---|---|
| who are you waiting for? | ¿a quién esperas? |
| I'm waiting for Javi | espero a Javi |
| I can see the train | veo el tren |
| I'll call Javi | llamo a Javi |
More lines from the story
- NuriaNo sé. No veo a Javi.I don't know. I can't see Javi.
- JaviNo tengo tu billete... ¡pero hoy el revisor soy yo!I haven't got your ticket... but today I'm the ticket inspector!