In this exercise, you’ll practice how to discuss vacation plans with a colleague. You’ll learn key vocabulary and phrases to talk about your next trip.
💬 El Diálogo / The Dialogue
Ana: ÂżTienes planes para las vacaciones, Carlos?
→ Do you have plans for the vacation, Carlos?
Carlos: SĂ, voy a visitar a mi familia en MĂ©xico.
→ Yes, I am going to visit my family in Mexico.
Ana: ¡Qué bien! ¿Cuándo te vas?
→ That’s nice! When are you leaving?
Carlos: Me voy el prĂłximo lunes.
→ I’m leaving next Monday.
Ana: ¿Cuánto tiempo te quedarás?
→ How long will you stay?
Carlos: Me quedaré dos semanas.
→ I will stay for two weeks.
Ana: ¡Disfruta tus vacaciones!
→ Enjoy your vacation!
Carlos: Gracias, Ana. ÂżY tĂş, tienes planes?
→ Thank you, Ana. And you, do you have plans?
đź“š Vocabulario / Vocabulary
| Spanish | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| vacaciones | vacation | Voy de vacaciones en agosto. |
| visitar | to visit | Voy a visitar a mis amigos. |
| familia | family | Mi familia vive en España. |
| quedarse | to stay | Me voy a quedar en un hotel. |
| disfrutar | to enjoy | Voy a disfrutar del sol y la playa. |
| planear | to plan | Estoy planeando mis vacaciones. |
đź“ť Grammar Tip: Using ‘ir a + infinitive’ for Future Plans
In Spanish, you can use ‘ir a’ followed by an infinitive verb to talk about future plans, similar to ‘going to’ in English.
- Voy a viajar a MĂ©xico.
- Vamos a comer en un restaurante.
✏️ Práctica / Practice
Complete the sentences with the appropriate words from the vocabulary list.
- Voy a _______ a mi familia en MĂ©xico.
Answer: visitar - ¿Cuándo te vas de _______?
Answer: vacaciones - Me voy a _______ dos semanas.
Answer: quedar - Voy a _______ del viaje.
Answer: disfrutar - Estoy _______ mis vacaciones.
Answer: planeando
🌍 Cultural Note
In many Spanish-speaking countries, it is common for employees to take longer vacation periods, often for two weeks or more, especially in summer.
🇪🇸 Published by your Spanish school | Exercise for Monday, July 20, 2026 | Level: A1/A2