‘SE’ is one of those tricky words in Spanish that can drive non-native speakers nuts. Let’s take a look at the main uses of ‘se’ with examples from the Nuestra Cultura’s article “La Tomatina de Buñol”. 1. “SE” impersonal: It works as a marker for impersonal statements when we don’t
Let’s take a look at some of the main uses of the preposition “por”, using examples from the Nuestra Cultura’ s article “Machu Picchu, la ciudad de los incas”. 1. Por + something/someone: It is used to indicate what or who causes a certain mental state or attitude: Los científicos
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Removing the translation component from your language studies and habits is crucial to gaining proficiently in any language. Word-to-word translations from one language to another prohibit a truly stream-of-consciousness thought process that allows for seamless communication between individuals and groups. Switching back and forth between two languages isn’t necessarily the
“Aggressive means agresivo, right?” Well, yes and no. When we use this adjective to describe a violent situation or someone who is hostile and always ready to pick a fight or an argument, agresivo is the correct equivalent. Su comportamiento reciente es muy agresivo; sus padres están preocupados por él.
When we talk about these verbs the difference is not really in their meaning, but in their structure. Sentir + nouns: we use it to express feelings and sensations. It answers the question: ¿Qué sientes? (What are you feeling?) Siento una gran felicidad por la graduación de mi hijo. I
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“Creo que…” and “no creo que..” are used to express our opinion or certainty regarding an idea or given fact. In this sense, they correspond to the English structures “I believe /think that…” and “I don’t believe/think that…” When using these structures, the main verb (verbo de opinión) can be
Are “atender” and “asistir” the Spanish equivalents of “to attend”? Are they synonyms? Not exactly; let’s take a look at each of them: 1) The Spanish equivalent of “to attend” is “asistir”. Ellos asisten a clases todos los días. They attend classes everyday. Viajó a NY para asistir a