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Un perro encontrado

A 108-word text about mascotas y barrio with vocabulary, line-by-line help, comprehension questions, prompts, and a printable answer key.

Level
A2
Length
108
Topic
Mascotas y barrio
A2108 words · 0.9 min read

Un perro encontrado

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English translation
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Yesterday afternoon, Raúl found a dog near the park.

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The animal wore a red collar, but it was not wearing a name tag.

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Raúl gave it water and checked whether it was hurt.

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To locate the person responsible for it, Raúl took it to a veterinary clinic.

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The veterinarian read the number on its microchip.

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She called the number and spoke with the dog’s owner.

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The owner explained that the dog had escaped that morning.

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Twenty minutes later, she arrived at the clinic very worried.

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The dog wagged its tail as soon as it saw her.

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The woman thanked Raúl for his help and returned home with her pet.

Key vocabulary

perro encontrado·found dog
collar rojo·red collar
clínica veterinaria·veterinary clinic
hablar con la dueña·to speak with the owner
escaparse·to run away
mover la cola·to wag its tail

Comprehension check

1.What detail did the collar lack?
2.Why did Raúl take the dog to the clinic?
3.How was the owner found?
4.What confirms that the dog recognized its owner?

Use the language

Writing prompt

Write a short neighborhood notice about a found pet. Describe it, say where it was found, and explain how the owner can contact you.

Speaking prompt

Report a found pet by phone, describing the animal and the steps you have already taken.

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Answers

Un perro encontrado — questions

Q01

What is “Un perro encontrado” about?

“Un perro encontrado” is a 108-word A2 Spanish reading passage about mascotas y barrio. It is designed as a short practice text rather than a serialized story.

Q02

Which Spanish grammar appears in “Un perro encontrado”?

The main grammar in “Un perro encontrado” is past narration with preterite and imperfect, object pronouns, descriptions with tener. 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 A2 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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