In this lesson, we will learn how to ask yes/no questions using modal verbs and how to give answers. Yes/no questions in Spanish are straightforward and often begin with the conjugated verb. We will use modal verbs to form these questions and provide options for affirmative, negative, and negative-positive responses.
First, take a minute to review the different ways you can combine the words you’ve learned to build sentences.
aprender – to learn
estudiar – to study
bailar – to dance
leer – to read
practicar – to practice
trabajar – to work
hablar – to talk
correr – to run
cantar – to sing
almorzar – to eat
lunch
comenzar – to begin
preparar – to prepare
seguir – to continue/follow
recordar – to remember
en la escuela. – at school
todos los días. – every day
con mis amigos. – with my friends
por la noche. – at night
durante el fin de semana. – during the weekend
por la tarde. – in the afternoon
porque es divertido. – because it is fun
en/a casa – at home
en el parque – at the park
en la biblioteca – in the library
To ask a yes/no question in Spanish, you generally place the conjugated verb at the beginning of the sentence. Important: the questions below could also be said as statements. To turn them into questions, make your voice go up at the end. For example: ¿Quieres aprender en la escuela? (Make your voice go up on the red). Here are more examples with modal verbs: