In today’s exercise, you will practice discussing vacation plans with a colleague. You’ll learn how to ask and answer questions about holiday destinations and activities.
💬 El Diálogo / The Dialogue
Ana: ÂżTienes planes para las vacaciones?
→ Do you have plans for the holidays?
Carlos: SĂ, voy a ir a la playa con mi familia.
→ Yes, I am going to the beach with my family.
Ana: ¡Qué bien! ¿Dónde van a quedarse?
→ That’s great! Where are you going to stay?
Carlos: Nos vamos a quedar en un hotel cerca del mar.
→ We are going to stay at a hotel near the sea.
Ana: ÂżCuántos dĂas estarán allĂ?
→ How many days will you be there?
Carlos: Estaremos allĂ por una semana.
→ We will be there for a week.
Ana: Espero que lo pasen muy bien.
→ I hope you have a great time.
Carlos: Gracias, Ana. ¿Y tú, qué vas a hacer?
→ Thanks, Ana. And you, what are you going to do?
đź“š Vocabulario / Vocabulary
| Spanish | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| vacaciones | holidays | Voy de vacaciones en julio. |
| playa | beach | Me encanta la playa. |
| quedarse | to stay | Nos vamos a quedar en un hotel. |
| hotel | hotel | El hotel está cerca del mar. |
| semana | week | Pasamos una semana allĂ. |
| familia | family | Voy a viajar con mi familia. |
đź“ť Grammar Tip: Using ‘ir a’ for future plans
In Spanish, ‘ir a’ + infinitive is commonly used to talk about future plans. It’s like saying ‘going to’ in English.
- Voy a viajar a España.
- Vamos a comer en un restaurante.
✏️ Práctica / Practice
Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the vocabulary list.
- Voy a la _____ con mi familia.
Answer: playa - Nos vamos a _____ en un buen hotel.
Answer: quedar - Estaremos allĂ por una _____.
Answer: semana - ¿Cuáles son tus planes para las _____?
Answer: vacaciones - Me encanta viajar con mi _____.
Answer: familia
🌍 Cultural Note
In many Spanish-speaking countries, family trips to the beach are a popular way to spend holidays, especially during the summer months.
🇪🇸 Published by your Spanish school | Exercise for Thursday, May 21, 2026 | Level: A1/A2