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Una camiseta azul

A 59-word text about clothes shopping with vocabulary, line-by-line help, comprehension questions, prompts, and a printable answer key.

Level
A1
Length
59
Topic
Clothes shopping
A159 words · 1 min read

Una camiseta azul

Reviewed by Francisco · Updated

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English translation
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Vera looks for a T-shirt for summer.

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In a shop she sees T-shirts in many colours.

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She likes a blue T-shirt.

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Vera asks, “Do you have a medium?”

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The shop assistant finds a T-shirt in that size and gives it to her.

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Vera tries on the T-shirt.

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The T-shirt fits her well, but it is long.

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Vera decides to buy it because she likes the colour.

Key vocabulary

buscar una camiseta·to look for a T-shirt
talla mediana·medium size
probarse la camiseta·to try on the T-shirt
quedar bien·to fit well
comprarla·to buy it

Comprehension check

1.What colour does Vera like?
2.What size does Vera request?
3.What does Vera do before deciding?
4.Why does Vera buy the T-shirt even though it is long?

Use the language

Writing prompt

Describe a piece of clothing you want, including colour, size, fit, and your decision.

Speaking prompt

Role-play Vera and the shop assistant from asking for the size to deciding to buy.

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Answers

Una camiseta azul — questions

Q01

What is “Una camiseta azul” about?

“Una camiseta azul” is a 59-word A1 Spanish reading passage about clothes shopping. It is designed as a short practice text rather than a serialized story.

Q02

Which Spanish grammar appears in “Una camiseta azul”?

The main grammar in “Una camiseta azul” is querer, demonstratives, quedar for fit. The line notes explain the structures in context, and the vocabulary recap highlights the words needed to understand the scene.

Q03

How should I study this A1 Spanish text?

Read once for the main idea without opening the English support. Listen at normal speed if audio is available, check only the words that block meaning, then answer the comprehension questions and use the writing or speaking prompt.

Q04

Is this a Spanish text or a Spanish story?

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