¿Qué lugar es? means “What place is it?” Let us learn the Spanish names of places we visit every day.
Places in my community
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| la tienda | the shop |
| la escuela | the school |
| el parque | the park |
| el mercado | the market |
| el supermercado | the supermarket |
Places at my school
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| la clase | the classroom |
| la oficina | the office |
| la cantina | the canteen |
| el patio | the playground / yard |
| la biblioteca | the library |
| el baño | the bathroom |
Tip: el and la both mean “the”. Learn each word with its el or la.
The activity reads the Spanish aloud using your device’s voice. If you hear no sound, check the volume, or try Chrome or Safari. Some devices need a Spanish voice to be installed.
TRY IT¿Qué lugar es?
Tap a card to hear the word.
Let’s practise
Try each one. Then tap Show answer to check.
1. What is “the park” in Spanish?
Show answer
el parque
2. What is la tienda?
Show answer
The shop.
3. Name three places at school in Spanish.
Show answer
For example la clase, la oficina, la cantina, el patio, la biblioteca, el baño.
4. Where do you eat lunch at school? (Spanish)
Show answer
la cantina
5. What is el supermercado?
Show answer
The supermarket.
Quick check
1. ¿Qué lugar es? 🏫
Show answer
la escuela
2. Is it el or la biblioteca?
Show answer
la biblioteca
3. What is el patio?
Show answer
The playground or school yard.
Words to know
Say these words with a grown-up. Can you use each one in a sentence?
la tienda · la escuela · el parque · el mercado · el supermercado · la clase · la oficina · la cantina · el patio · la biblioteca · el baño
Try it at home
- On the way to school, name the places you pass in Spanish.
- Make labels in Spanish for places at your school (with your teacher).
- Play “¿Qué lugar es?”: draw a place, and your family says it in Spanish.
For parents and teachers
After this lesson, your child should be able to:
- name five community places in Spanish
- name six places at school in Spanish
- answer ¿Qué lugar es? with the right word
Previous: Hola! Me, My School and My Friends
Next: People at School
© 2026 Vedesh Kungebeharry. All rights reserved.