Spanish School Supplies — Picture Match
Match each school object to its Spanish name. Learn words like el lápiz, el libro and el bolígrafo — every word shown with its English meaning.
Tap a picture, then tap its Spanish word to make a pair.
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You matched them all! 🎉
How to play
- 1
Look at the picture
Each card shows a picture. Pick the one you want to match.
- 2
Tap the matching word
Choose the Spanish word that names the picture.
- 3
Match them all
Clear the whole board, then play again with a fresh set.
Spanish school words in this game
Here is the full list of words in this game, each with a picture and its English meaning. Use it to study before or after you play.
| Picture | Spanish | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| el lápiz | pencil | |
| el libro | book | |
| el bolígrafo | pen | |
| la regla | ruler | |
| las tijeras | scissors | |
| el crayón | crayon | |
| la mochila | backpack | |
| el cuaderno | notebook | |
| el pincel | paintbrush | |
| el globo terráqueo | globe | |
| el microscopio | microscope | |
| el clip | paperclip |
El, la: the gender of every noun in this topic
In Spanish, every noun has a grammatical gender. Learn each word together with its article from day one — adding the genders later is much harder.
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Spanish school supplies — questions & answers
How do you say "school supplies" in Spanish?
The Spanish phrase is "los útiles escolares" (school is "la escuela"). This game teaches common school objects, each with its gender article.
Why does each word start with el or la?
Spanish nouns have a gender. "El" marks masculine nouns and "la" marks feminine ones. Learning the article together with the word is the easiest way to remember its gender.
Is this game free?
Yes — it runs right in your browser, needs no sign-up or download, and you can replay it as many times as you like.
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