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Forum: Introductions August 20, 2022, 10:32 AM

Replies: 2 Hello from London Views: 8,084 Posted By Rusty Welcome to the forums!! Welcome to the forums!!

Forum: Grammar August 20, 2022, 10:31 AM

Replies: 3 Vosotros conjugation used for 2nd person singular in novel Views: 1,522 Posted By Rusty I did not read any part of the book, in English... I did not read any part of the book, in English or in Spanish; I've only looked at the attached image. Vos is no longer used in Spain, but was in Old Spanish. Its use disappeared in the 17th...

Forum: Grammar August 12, 2022, 06:29 PM

Replies: 2 A couple questions about these uses of infinitives Views: 2,014 Posted By Rusty Adding to what Angélica explained, the gerund is... Adding to what Angélica explained, the gerund is the English-language equivalent to the Spanish infinitive being used as noun. The English gerund always acts as a noun in a clause and it looks like a...

Forum: Grammar August 11, 2022, 06:50 PM

Replies: 2 "difícil de volar" vs "difícil volar"? Views: 1,318 Posted By Rusty We'll need more context to give you the correct... We'll need more context to give you the correct answer. It's important to see the parts of speech.

Forum: Grammar August 11, 2022, 08:29 AM

Replies: 3 Ferrocarriles Views: 1,800 Posted By Rusty The full name, in Spanish, is Empresa de los... The full name, in Spanish, is Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del Estado. This is a Chilean institution (Venezuela uses a different name). In English, it can be translated as the State Railways...

Forum: Grammar August 07, 2022, 09:34 PM

Replies: 3 "no se me olvida.." ? Views: 1,801 Posted By Rusty You're welcome. You're welcome.

Forum: Grammar August 06, 2022, 05:27 AM

Replies: 3 "no se me olvida.." ? Views: 1,801 Posted By Rusty This is an example of the "no fault 'se'" (or... This is an example of the "no fault 'se'" (or "accidental 'se'") construction, used when talking about something that is not your fault, like when you drop a glass (se me cayó el vaso = I dropped the...

Forum: Culture August 05, 2022, 01:28 PM

Replies: 1 Francisco Villa ballad Views: 15,317 Posted By Rusty Could this be it? (Different titles, same... Could this be it? (Different titles, same lyrics) El mayor de los dorados Corrido de Francisco Villa Corrido de Pancho Villa Canción a Francisco Villa Fui soldado de Francisco Villa Fui...

Forum: Grammar July 31, 2022, 05:11 PM

Replies: 2 When to say "mirar + a" vs. simply "mirar"? Views: 1,485 Posted By Rusty In your last sentence, it wouldn't be clear who... In your last sentence, it wouldn't be clear who ate whom without the addition of the 'a'. That 'a' designates the direct object, where it may not be evident. In Spanish, the sentence structure...

Forum: Vocabulary July 30, 2022, 07:29 AM

Replies: 2 Candle-end Views: 5,860 Posted By Rusty Do you want the literal translation or words that... Do you want the literal translation or words that describe it, like a fragment or a scrap? cabo de vela

Forum: Vocabulary July 13, 2022, 01:25 PM

Replies: 2 Carcamal Views: 2,084 Posted By Rusty According to dictionaries, when used as a noun it... According to dictionaries, when used as a noun it is masculine. It may also be used as an adjective. When used as an adjective, its referent (the noun being modified) may be feminine.

Forum: Grammar July 11, 2022, 11:12 AM

Replies: 2 No me dejas Views: 1,751 Posted By Rusty The phrase in question isn't a command. It's... The phrase in question isn't a command. It's simply a statement using the near future, as in "You won't leave me here." The next sentence contains two commands, the last being "Let me finish (what I...

Forum: Introductions July 10, 2022, 07:49 PM

Replies: 3 New Member From Florida Views: 3,419 Posted By Rusty ¡Bienvenido! ¡Bienvenido!

Forum: Grammar July 07, 2022, 09:59 PM

Replies: 8 ¿Me regalas un ...? Views: 3,130 Posted By Rusty This works in Central America, but you might want... This works in Central America, but you might want to consider your audience (el tuteo no se usa en general con los desconocidos). It's understood that you intend to pay for the item. A question is...

Forum: Grammar July 07, 2022, 07:55 AM

Replies: 5 Question on echarle el ojo a ... Views: 1,387 Posted By Rusty Technically, 'les' should have been used because... Technically, 'les' should have been used because the referent is plural, as you pointed out. What you've discovered is either a typographical or grammatical error. You'll most likely find plenty of...

Forum: Grammar July 07, 2022, 07:54 AM

Replies: 2 Use of indirect object pronoun Views: 1,106 Posted By Rusty Yes, the plural indirect object pronoun should... Yes, the plural indirect object pronoun should have been used. What you've run into is either a typo or a grammatical error. Grammatical errors are made all the time, in all languages. ;)

Forum: Translations July 04, 2022, 10:18 AM

Replies: 2 It has come to my attention that..... Views: 2,766 Posted By Rusty No se usa mucho la frase literal. He aquí... No se usa mucho la frase literal. He aquí otras frases que no has puesto, y hay más. No dudes en usarlas todas (de cabo a rabo). Me ha llamado la atención que ... He sabido que ... He oído...

Forum: Grammar July 03, 2022, 04:20 PM

Replies: 1 Why is "este" used here? Views: 1,354 Posted By Rusty 'Este' means 'the latter' in this case. It refers... 'Este' means 'the latter' in this case. It refers back to the dragon, as you would expect. The dragon is the subject in the first clause. The direct object pronoun 'te' is someone familiar to the...

Forum: Grammar June 27, 2022, 11:23 AM

Replies: 1 Anda que no/si Views: 1,748 Posted By Rusty The word 'anda' can be used to express... The word 'anda' can be used to express (https://spanish.kwiziq.com/revision/grammar/using-anda-anda-que-anda-que-no-for-surprise-encouragement-emphasis-interjections) surprise, encouragement,...

Forum: Grammar June 23, 2022, 10:06 PM

Replies: 5 Spanish a versus french à? Views: 2,616 Posted By Rusty I hug my friend. (Subject=I, Verb=hug, Direct... I hug my friend. (Subject=I, Verb=hug, Direct Object=my friend) I give a hug to my friend. (Subject=I, Verb=give, Direct Object=hug, Indirect Object=to my friend) The Spanish personal 'a' is only...

Forum: Translations June 23, 2022, 07:15 PM

Replies: 11 Comentarios sobrios Views: 6,382 Posted By Rusty I did, but my source doesn't give the same answer... I did, but my source doesn't give the same answer as yours (I didn't mean to ruffle any feathers). Over time, word spellings evolve, especially for parts of speech that are derived from phrasal...

Forum: Grammar June 23, 2022, 06:10 PM

Replies: 5 Spanish a versus french à? Views: 2,616 Posted By Rusty That little word is quite versatile in Spanish. ... That little word is quite versatile in Spanish. Some verbs are followed by the preposition 'a' (it isn't introducing a verb complement (direct or indirect object) in this case; it goes with the...

Forum: Translations June 22, 2022, 10:37 PM

Replies: 11 Comentarios sobrios Views: 6,382 Posted By Rusty In that case, I'd just omit the reference to a... In that case, I'd just omit the reference to a road, seeing how most would read that into the description. Note that 'grownup' is the noun; it's the adjective that takes a hyphen.

Forum: Translations June 22, 2022, 11:01 AM

Replies: 11 Comentarios sobrios Views: 6,382 Posted By Rusty Friends (Folks), the administrator will remove... Friends (Folks), the administrator will remove all billboard-sized comments found on the side (one side or both sides?) of the (explain to us what part of Facebook you're trying to say here - 'roads'...

Forum: Grammar June 21, 2022, 07:16 AM

Replies: 3 ¡Arriba! Views: 1,484 Posted By Rusty The right entry in the dictionary would be the... The right entry in the dictionary would be the interjection. This interjection is used to lift someone's mood or spirit or give encouragement, like saying, "Come on!" or "Cheer up!" "Chin up!" or...

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