Spanish
Grade 9
15 min
Detrás del árbol (Behind the tree)
Introduce 'detrás de' (behind).
What you'll learn
- Identify at least 3 out of 5 animals when given their Spanish name and the phrase 'detrás del árbol' (behind the tree).
- Point to the correct picture of an animal behind a tree when given the phrase 'detrás del árbol' and the animal's name in Spanish at least 2 out of 3 times.
- Say the phrase 'detrás del árbol' when shown a picture of an animal behind a tree correctly at least 1 out of 2 times.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Correctly use the prepositional phrase 'detrás de' to indicate location.
Apply the contraction 'de + el = del' in phrases like 'detrás del árbol'.
Construct complex sentences describing the location of objects relative to a tree.
Differentiate between using the indicative ('está') and subjunctive ('esté') when describing known versus unknown locations.
Ask and answer questions using '¿Dónde está...?' with the phrase 'detrás del árbol'.
Incorporate 'detrás del árbol' into descriptive narratives.
Imagina que estás jugando a las escondidas en un parque. 🌳 ¿Cómo le dirías a tu amigo en español que crees que alguien se esconde detrás del árbol?
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Preposición de lugarA word or group of words used to indicate the location of a noun or pronoun. 'Detrás de' is a preposition of place.El coche está 'delante de' la casa. (The car is in front of the house.)
Detrás deThe Spanish preposition meaning 'behind' or 'in back of'. It is always followed by a noun or pronoun.El perro se escondió 'detrás de' la puerta. (The dog hid behind the door.)
Contracción 'del'The mandatory contraction of the preposition 'de' and the masculine singular definite article 'el'. You must combine them to form 'del'.Vengo 'del' (de + el) parque. (I'm coming from the park.)
Modo Indicativo (para ubicación)The verb mood used to state facts and...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
La Fórmula de 'Detrás de'
estar + detrás de + [artículo] + [sustantivo]
To state that something is behind an object, use a conjugated form of 'estar', followed by 'detrás de', and then the object's name with its corresponding article.
La Contracción Obligatoria 'del'
detrás + de + el + [sustantivo masculino singular] → detrás + del + [sustantivo masculino singular]
When 'detrás de' is followed by the masculine singular article 'el' (like in 'el árbol'), you must combine 'de' and 'el' to form 'del'. This is not optional.
Indicativo vs. Subjuntivo para Ubicación
Cláusula principal (certeza) + que + [indicativo: está] / Cláusula principal (incertidumbre) + que + [sub...
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Challenging
Read the two scenarios: 1) You are pointing out your specific, known car to a friend. 2) You are asking a parking attendant if there is *any* available spot. Both locations are 'behind the tree'. Which pair of sentences is correct?
A.1) Mi coche está detrás del árbol. 2) ¿Hay un lugar que está detrás del árbol?
B.1) Mi coche esté detrás del árbol. 2) ¿Hay un lugar que esté detrás del árbol?
C.1) Mi coche está detrás del árbol. 2) ¿Hay un lugar que esté detrás del árbol?
D.1) Mi coche es detrás del árbol. 2) ¿Hay un lugar que sea detrás del árbol?
Challenging
A student wrote: 'Yo necesito el libro que es detrás de el árbol.' What is the best way to correct this sentence to express an uncertain search for *any* book?
A.Yo necesito un libro que está detrás del árbol.
B.Yo busco el libro que es detrás del árbol.
C.Yo necesito un libro que esté detrás del árbol.
D.Yo necesito el libro que está detrás del árbol.
Challenging
Which sentence correctly uses the subjunctive mood to express doubt about a car's location behind the tree?
A.Es dudoso que el coche está detrás del árbol.
B.Es dudoso que el coche esté detrás del árbol.
C.Es cierto que el coche esté detrás del árbol.
D.Es obvio que el coche está detrás del árbol.
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