Ask a Question

(Create a thread)
Go Back   Spanish language learning forums > Spanish & English Languages > Grammar


Why is this sentence wrong?

 

This is the place for questions about conjugations, verb tenses, adverbs, adjectives, word order, syntax and other grammar questions for English or Spanish.


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old April 03, 2016, 11:50 AM
Sherry Zhu Sherry Zhu is offline
Opal
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 1
Sherry Zhu is on a distinguished road
Post Why is this sentence wrong?

A grammar book tells me this sentence is wrong. Does anyone know why? Thanks!

Enviamos mensajes de texto desde hace cincuenta años
Reply With Quote
   
Get rid of these ads by registering for a free Tomísimo account.
  #2  
Old April 03, 2016, 12:09 PM
AngelicaDeAlquezar's Avatar
AngelicaDeAlquezar AngelicaDeAlquezar is offline
Obsidiana
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Mexico City
Posts: 9,038
Native Language: Mexican Spanish
AngelicaDeAlquezar is on a distinguished road
Except for the period at the end of the sentence, it seems correct. What is the context?
__________________
Ain't it wonderful to be alive when the Rock'n'Roll plays...
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old April 03, 2016, 02:43 PM
ROBINDESBOIS's Avatar
ROBINDESBOIS ROBINDESBOIS is offline
Diamond
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 4,040
ROBINDESBOIS is on a distinguished road
Maybe llevamos enviado etc....
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old April 05, 2016, 02:34 PM
aleCcowaN's Avatar
aleCcowaN aleCcowaN is offline
Diamond
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Posts: 3,127
Native Language: Castellano
aleCcowaN is on a distinguished road
The only "mensajes de texto" I know are SMS, though the 50-year period is impossible (it's a factual error, not a grammar error)

I agree with ROBINDESBOIS that maybe the book isn't eager to accept the phrase as it is common but sounds the type you'd read in a headline or a sign. You may go:

Enviando mensajes de texto desde hace cincuenta años

that shows better the notion of continuity for a corporative ad, or

Llevamos cincuenta años enviando mensajes de texto

as "that is what we do" (Robin Williams will use a funny voice to add "Help us!")
__________________
[gone]
Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
grammar

 

Link to this thread
URL: 
HTML Link: 
BB Code: 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Site Rules

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Go about it the wrong way Jellybaby Translations 1 January 14, 2015 12:28 PM
... is this actually wrong? wafflestomp Grammar 9 June 12, 2011 01:54 PM
I'm barking up the wrong tree baraka Idioms & Sayings 4 January 17, 2011 02:38 AM
I said the wrong thing.... hola Grammar 13 December 13, 2009 09:35 PM


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 07:04 AM.

Forum powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

X