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Forum: Introductions August 20, 2023, 10:14 AM

Replies: 3 Why is this called Tomisimo? Views: 8,478 Posted By Rusty I have corrected the link (removed the 's' in... I have corrected the link (removed the 's' in 'https://'). The thread title is 'The name Tomísimo."

Forum: Translations August 19, 2023, 10:18 PM

Replies: 1 "Que como sea" ? Views: 4,191 Posted By Rusty 'If it/this/that is' is a good translation. 'If it/this/that is' is a good translation.

Forum: Grammar August 19, 2023, 08:27 PM

Replies: 2 Is anyone injured? Views: 2,214 Posted By Rusty Both work. And you could rearrange wording on... Both work. And you could rearrange wording on your suggestion. ¿Está alguien herido? ¿Está herido alguien?

Forum: Introductions August 19, 2023, 08:22 PM

Replies: 3 Why is this called Tomisimo? Views: 8,478 Posted By Rusty Have a look here... Have a look here (http://forums.tomisimo.org/showthread.php?t=218).

Forum: Grammar August 19, 2023, 08:17 PM

Replies: 3 Hablar con el camarero Views: 2,908 Posted By Rusty Yes, the problem is that you didn't use the... Yes, the problem is that you didn't use the familiar command form (the imperative) of hablar, which is habla. (The formal imperative is hable.) Welcome to the forums! You can type the Spanish...

Forum: Translations August 15, 2023, 10:49 PM

Replies: 1 "Haberlo pensado antes"? Views: 3,505 Posted By Rusty The translation you wrote is fitting, even though... The translation you wrote is fitting, even though it isn't a literal translation. The phrase has the meaning your translator gives, but it isn't totally developed. It's understood that 'should' is...

Forum: Translations August 11, 2023, 10:22 PM

Replies: 1 A couple questions about this passage Views: 2,610 Posted By Rusty You can translate «hablando entre nosotros» as... You can translate «hablando entre nosotros» as 'just between you and me' or 'keep that under your hat'. His mom was in 'high demand', as you supposed. We're talking about a woman of the streets...

Forum: Grammar July 25, 2023, 09:47 PM

Replies: 2 "no las tenía todas consigo" ? Views: 2,616 Posted By Rusty no tenerlas todas consigo = not be sure about... no tenerlas todas consigo = not be sure about -or- be uneasy about

Forum: Grammar July 23, 2023, 05:54 AM

Replies: 1 Confused by the imperfect subjunctive again. Views: 2,147 Posted By Rusty There are a few reasons given for this usage here... There are a few reasons given for this usage here (https://aplica.rae.es/grweb/cgi-bin/v.cgi?i=SnfzxmEmWsXdWHVT). From ancient language being revisited to regional usage and relative clauses...

Forum: Grammar July 22, 2023, 06:36 PM

Replies: 4 What is the correct verb to describe what is being worn? Views: 2,977 Posted By Rusty ... y tener puesto all describe what clothing... ... y tener puesto all describe what clothing someone is wearing. You can also use vestirse and ponerse. If you're wearing something for the first time (or somebody else's first time), you can use...

Forum: General Chat July 03, 2023, 04:31 PM

Replies: 2 Tipping In Central America Views: 99,928 Posted By Rusty Tipping is becoming more popular in tourist... Tipping is becoming more popular in tourist destinations (mostly due to folks traveling from the US), but it is not expected outside of them. If your friends go off the beaten path, a tip may be...

Forum: Grammar June 28, 2023, 01:48 PM

Replies: 3 Being stuck with all them six Views: 1,600 Posted By Rusty In the context of the song Bahama Mama, 'all them... In the context of the song Bahama Mama, 'all them six' is a reference to the lady's six daughters, so todas las seis would be the correct translation (but the machine doesn't have the context). A...

Forum: Introductions June 25, 2023, 02:45 PM

Replies: 3 Just joined Views: 7,666 Posted By Rusty Welcome to the forums, Peter! Welcome to the forums, Peter!

Forum: Grammar June 24, 2023, 01:17 PM

Replies: 4 Confusion about verb conjugation and indirect pronouns Views: 3,054 Posted By Rusty Thanks! I'm glad you find the forums useful. Thanks! I'm glad you find the forums useful.

Forum: Grammar June 24, 2023, 09:01 AM

Replies: 4 Confusion about verb conjugation and indirect pronouns Views: 3,054 Posted By Rusty The construction used is known as a "no-fault/no... The construction used is known as a "no-fault/no fault/accidental se" construction. This construction is used whenever something happens by accident or you can't take or don't want to take the blame...

Forum: Translations June 22, 2023, 04:37 PM

Replies: 2 Nothing better to do but... Views: 2,273 Posted By Rusty I would say «No tienen nada mejor que hacer que... I would say «No tienen nada mejor que hacer que pasarse el día bebiendo cerveza».

Forum: Grammar June 20, 2023, 11:26 PM

Replies: 2 Are "tener que" and "tener de qué" interchangeable? Views: 1,928 Posted By Rusty Cross-posting: These phrases are not... Cross-posting: These phrases are not interchangeable, since they have two distinct meanings. tener que (hacer algo) = estar obligado (a hacer algo) = have to do something / must do something ...

Forum: Grammar June 16, 2023, 11:30 PM

Replies: 2 What does "se trataba" mean? Views: 1,835 Posted By Rusty The whole verbal phrase here is «tratarse de».... The whole verbal phrase here is «tratarse de». This can be used to reference someone/thing that has already been mentioned. So, its meaning is 'be' (this is the "it was him" meaning you're getting...

Forum: Grammar June 15, 2023, 09:58 PM

Replies: 2 Verbos Impersonales Views: 1,971 Posted By Rusty The sentence "It has rained all day" is perfectly... The sentence "It has rained all day" is perfectly good English and can be rendered «Ha llovido todo el día» in Spanish, which flies in the face of what you're saying other sites are teaching. There's...

Forum: Vocabulary June 15, 2023, 08:48 PM

Replies: 1 Feedback Button Views: 3,576 Posted By Rusty ¡Bienvenida a los foros! Sugiero «Los... ¡Bienvenida a los foros! Sugiero «Los botones ‹Salir del curso›, ‹Módulo siguiente›, ‹Módulo anterior› y ‹Feedback›.» En vez de «Feedback», puede usarse «Comentarios», o algo semejante.

Forum: Translations June 13, 2023, 03:47 PM

Replies: 3 What's time to a pig? Views: 2,417 Posted By Rusty Out of your proposals, I have indicated the best... Out of your proposals, I have indicated the best one. In addition to poli's excellent suggestion, I would like to add that the indirect object («a un cerdo») may immediately follow the verb or it...

Forum: Grammar June 09, 2023, 08:20 AM

Replies: 2 Spanish „a/al“ with a second infinitive Views: 1,948 Posted By Rusty The English gerund acts as a noun. Its Spanish... The English gerund acts as a noun. Its Spanish equivalent is the infinitive. I like swimming. = Me gusta nadar. In English, we have a full infinitive and a bare infinitive. The «a colgar» in your...

Forum: Grammar June 08, 2023, 03:46 AM

Replies: 2 Questions about this passage Views: 2,651 Posted By Rusty Actually, «pese a que» may be followed by an... Actually, «pese a que» may be followed by an indicative mood verb. In fact, that is more commonly heard than using the subjunctive. I think the author is using the subjunctive to portray the fact of...

Forum: Grammar June 07, 2023, 07:09 AM

Replies: 4 Oración en / de ? Views: 3,004 Posted By Rusty I believe the other two translations you... I believe the other two translations you mentioned got it right (Templars Prayer). «Dentro de poco sonará la oración de los Templarios ...» Perhaps the English translator didn't want to "rewrite"...

Forum: Grammar June 04, 2023, 03:41 PM

Replies: 3 Leísmo in literature ? Views: 2,023 Posted By Rusty The phrase «tirar de» is intransitive, an object... The phrase «tirar de» is intransitive, an object following the preposition. To refer back to what is being tugged at, pulled, dragged, etc., a dative (indirect object) pronoun is used (al que = al...

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