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Old August 05, 2009, 05:57 PM
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Question All I can do is wait
which one is the correct and why?

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all I can do is to wait
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Old August 05, 2009, 08:55 PM
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I believe that is the first one the right.
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They are both correct, but the first sounds more natural to my ears.

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I believe that is the first one the right.
You would say: "I believe the first one is right".
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Old August 06, 2009, 05:06 AM
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Why do we leave the to-infinitive out?
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hi rdb - as tomisimo observed, both are technically correct, but the first
one is preferred; the reason is simply common usage according to the
ways in which languages gradually change.

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They are both correct, but the first sounds more natural to my ears.


You would say: "I believe the first one is right".
Thank you for your advice.


I must avoid to use frequently the word THAT in all the text, only I should use it when it necessary.
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Old August 06, 2009, 11:12 AM
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Thank you for your advice.


I must avoid to use frequently the word THAT in all the text, only I should use it when it necessary.
Sí, y debiera recordar que siempre se debiera usar "que" en español
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How would you say this phrase (idiomatically) in Spanish?
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You're asking me.

Therefore, I feel the obligation to answer you.

Idiomatically, I would say it as far as you can understand the word translated.

Then it's sound in Spanish so Idiomaticamente.


I hope that can help you.
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Todo lo que puedo hacer es esperar.
No puedo hacer otra cosa que esperar.
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How would you say this phrase (idiomatically) in Spanish?
Adding to Robindesbois:

Sólo puedo esperar.
No puedo hacer más que esperar.
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