Spanish Story for Beginners: La Tienda

This Spanish story for beginners is in the present tense. Learn Spanish verbs and vocabulary as you listen to the story about going to the store. The story uses common Spanish present tense verbs and other basic vocabulary. Native speakers from Mexico tell the story using actions, expressions, and props to make Spanish learning easy.

The Story

Hola! My name is Miguel. Today, I am going to the store. I need to buy some things. I need milk, eggs, bread, and cheese. I am going to the store now.

I am walking to the store. I see a dog. The dog is running. I am going to the store. The store is big. I am going in now.

I am looking for milk. I see the milk. It is in the refrigerator. I am taking the milk. I am putting it in my basket.

I am looking for eggs. I see the eggs. They are in the refrigerator. I am taking the eggs. I am putting them in my basket.

I am looking for bread. I see the bread. It is on the shelf. I am taking the bread. I am putting it in my basket.

I am looking for cheese. I see the cheese. It is on the shelf. I am taking the cheese. I am putting it in my basket.

I am going to the checkout. I am paying for my food. I am leaving the store. I am going home now.

I am happy. I have my food. I am going to eat now. Adios!

Vocabulary

Here are some of the Spanish words used in the story:

• Hola – Hello
• Me llamo – My name is
• Voy – I am going
• A la tienda – To the store
• Necesito – I need
• Leche – Milk
• Huevos – Eggs
• Pan – Bread
• Queso – Cheese
• Estoy caminando – I am walking
• Veo – I see
• Un perro – A dog
• Corre – Runs
• Grande – Big
• Estoy entrando – I am entering
• Busco – I am looking for
• Está – It is
• En el refrigerador – In the refrigerator
• Tomo – I am taking
• Pongo – I am putting
• En mi canasta – In my basket
• Voy a la caja – I am going to the checkout
• Pago – I am paying
• Salgo – I am leaving
• Voy a casa – I am going home
• Estoy feliz – I am happy
• Tengo – I have
• Voy a comer – I am going to eat
• Adios – Goodbye

Practice

Now that you have learned some basic Spanish words, try practicing with these sentences:

• ¿Cómo te llamas? – What is your name?
• Me llamo [your name] – My name is [your name]
• ¿Qué necesitas? – What do you need?
• Necesito [item] – I need [item]
• Voy a la tienda – I am going to the store
• ¿Qué estás haciendo? – What are you doing?
• Estoy [doing something] – I am [doing something]

Conclusion

This Spanish story for beginners is a great way to learn some basic Spanish vocabulary and verbs. By listening to the story and practicing with the sentences, you can start speaking Spanish today. ¡Buena suerte! (Good luck!)