Picture this: sunshine, a café with ocean views, and a little “tarjeta postal” (postcard) in your hand. Today you’ll learn how to write a short, friendly postcard in Spanish, perfect for A2 learners. We’ll cover the structure, key phrases (greetings, location, weather, activities), and natural closings — plus quick exercises to lock it in.

La tarjeta postal: simple structure

A Spanish vacation postcard is short and warm. Think 5 parts:

1. Greeting
2. Where you are
3. Weather or vibe
4. One or two activities
5. Closing line + your name

We’ll build each piece with easy, A2-friendly Spanish.

Quick check: location phrase

We use estar for location: “Estoy en… (I am in…)”.

Yo en Barcelona.

Vocabulario útil (useful vocabulary)

Here are words you’ll likely use. Read the example to see real postcard context.

Build a plan sentence

To talk about tomorrow, use ir a + infinitive. Example:

• Mañana vamos a visitar el museo. (Tomorrow we’re going to visit the museum.)

Try to arrange the words:

Weather y actividades

Weather phrases in postcards are super common:

• Hace sol. (It’s sunny.)
• Hace calor / Hace frío. (It’s hot / cold.)
• Está nublado. (It’s cloudy.)

Activities: use simple past for yesterday, and present for general statements.

• Ayer fuimos a la playa. (Yesterday we went to the beach.)
• Ayer comimos paella. (Yesterday we ate paella.)
• Caminamos por el centro. (We walk/walked around downtown — context decides; add ayer for clear past.)

En la playa hoy hace .

Mini phrases to start and end

Openers:

• Hola desde + place: Hola desde Cádiz.
• Querido/a + name: Querida Marta,

Closings (very Spanish):

• Saludos, …
• Un abrazo, …
• Besos, … (informal)

Use closings that match your relationship. With family/friends, “Un abrazo” or “Besos” is common; with a teacher or someone formal, use “Saludos”.

Soy en Madrid. → Estoy en Madrid. Use estar for location. Hace soleado. → Hace sol. / Está soleado. Use “Hace sol” or “Está soleado”, not a mix.

Quick comprehension quiz

Choose the best option for a natural postcard.

Put it in order: a tiny postcard

Reorder the lines to make a natural flow: greeting → place → weather/activities → plan → closing.

Cultural notes: short, warm, personal

• Keep it short. A postcard is usually 3–5 quick sentences.
• Mention the place right away: “Estoy en … / Hola desde …”
• Weather is classic: “Hace sol / Está nublado.” It sets the mood.
• Activities: one or two highlights (food, museum, beach).
• Closings show warmth: “Un abrazo, … / Besos, …” are common among friends and family.
• Addresses: In Spanish-speaking countries, you’ll still find postcards in tourist spots. Many people now send WhatsApp photos, but a “tarjeta postal” is a charming throwback.

Pro tip: If you’re writing to someone older or a teacher, prefer “Saludos” over “Besos.” If writing to close friends/family, “Un abrazo” or “Besos” is perfect.

Your turn: write a mini postcard

Follow this template, then try your own:

• Hola desde [place].
• Estoy en [place] con [person/s].
• Hace [weather].
• Ayer [preterite activity].
• Mañana vamos a [plan].
• [Closing], [your name]

Example answer:

• Hola desde Tenerife.
• Estoy en la playa con mi hermana.
• Hace sol y el mar es muy bonito.
• Ayer visitamos el auditorio y comimos papas arrugadas.
• Mañana vamos a hacer una excursión.
• Un abrazo, Diego

Mañana a probar la comida típica.

Bonus practice: mix and match

Try swapping places and activities:

• Estoy en la montaña / Estoy en la ciudad.
• Ayer visitamos un museo / Ayer fuimos a la playa.
• Mañana vamos a tomar café / Mañana vamos a hacer fotos.

Keep sentences short and clear. ¡Tú puedes! (You can do it!)

Final reminder: location = estar, plans = ir a + infinitive, yesterday = preterite of common verbs (visitar, comer, ir). With these, your postcard will sound natural and friendly.