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Note also es que. This book was written by a friend of mine. Pilar is Spanish a Spaniard. La nieve es blanca. Este libro es triste. The book is sad. NOTE Useful tests in English are to see whether a noun phrase can be substituted for the adjective without substantial diference in meaning resulting, e. Your ideas are very strange. Juan es de Madrid. Su reloj es de oro. My mother is in the living-room. The window is open. Crime is linked to the problem of unemployment. Contrast also the following: The room was indicated by a blue number. The room was pointed out to us by the cleaner.

Estamos asombrados asombrarse por su audacia. My mother was in bed had gone to bed when we returned. La ciudad estaba muy sucia. The room was empty. The soup is hot. Estoy muy viejo para estas cosas. The cider tastes very sweet. There is always a difference in meaning: However, the difference can be elusive to non-native speakers: Juana estaba de mal humor.

Juana was in a bad mood. Estaban todos mis amigos. I defended myself energetically. Se escriben con frecuencia. They frequently write to each other. The children were washing one another. Los refugiados se ayudaron mutuamente. The refugees helped one another. Se jacta de ser muy listo. He boasts of being very clever. Did you forget to tell me? Unfortunately, since each verb behaves slightly differently, no very general principle can be given. Here are some common examples: The child fell from the chair.

The aeroplane crashed in the desert. The tower fell down. I dropped a book. What shall we have to eat? The lion ate up all the meat. Se fue a Madrid. My uncle died two years ago. Me voy a quedar dos meses.

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The verb is always in the third person singular. O se es bueno, o no se es bueno. It is often used as an equivalent for the English passive in this sense: Straight away a poem was read. The soldiers were killed. The book was published in Although with a plural noun both the following constructions are in theory possible: Las nuevas medidas fueron adoptadas en seguida por el gobierno. The new measures were adopted immediately by the government. The book was written in French. The criminal is being arrested by an armed policeman.

Los libros eran apilados. The books were being piled up.

The criminal is under arrest. The books were piled up. Spain is divided into several autonomous regions. This construction always denotes a state. The blind was blocked with rust. The meaning is determined by the context. The elections will be held in March. The new law was approved in The proposal was rejected. The following Spanish sentences are perfectly acceptable: The pyramids were built by slaves. Este libro se va a publicar por Routledge. This book will be published by Routledge. People usually criticize politicians very harshly.

Dicen que el peso va a subir. They say the peso is going up. You read a particular book to enjoy yourself. A book is read for enjoyment La catedral la vimos desde lejos. We saw the cathedral from a long way away. The cathedral was seen by us from a long way away A Miguel y Ana los vi jugando en el parque. I saw Miguel and Ana playing in the park. Who did you see last night? No recordamos a nadie. I read the whole of Cervantes in a year. They criticized the committee severely. El buen ciudadano ama a su patria.

A good citizen loves his country. Respetemos a la justicia. Let us respect justice. Come and see my little puppy! The cat caught the sparrow. I met three Russians in Lisbon. I need a friend. Busco tres rusos para ayudarme con un proyecto internacional.

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The economy must be liberated. I have two sisters. I recommended my friend to the boss. Two verbs appear to change their meaning substantially according to whether they are used with or without the personal a, but they do follow the above principles. Mateo gave his mother a kiss. A Luis y Ana les gusta viajar. We went to the cinema. The criminal appeared before the court. Ante la posibilidad de morir de hambre, optaron por emigrar. Faced with the possibility of starving, they decided to emigrate. Llegaron antes de las seis. Voy a salir con mis amigos. No oigo nada con tanto ruido de fondo.

Rosa lives three kilometres from here. Mi marido es de Argentina. My husband is from Argentina. El campo estaba cubierto de nieve. The countryside was covered in snow. See also bajo See also ante see In front of the palace there was a huge square. Dentro de la ciudad hay muchas callecitas pintorescas. With in the town there are many picturesque little streets. Desde is more restricted in meaning than de, and so tends to be used if there is any possibility of ambiguity. A sound of voices reached us from below. From here you can see the sea.

See also tras After visiting the Prado we went to have a beer. Behind the door there was a beautiful garden. Note too that de may also denote position when used after a noun The book is on the table. The child got lost in the crowd. We are in danger. Entramos en la cueva. We went into the cave. Prices went up by six per cent. It is often, though not exclusively, used to denote a high position.

On top of the tower was a lightning conductor. Above the house a cloud of smoke could be seen. Frente a la posibilidad de perder, decidimos abandonar la empresa. Faced with the possibility of losing, we decided to abandon the enterprise. Voy a trabajar hasta medianoche. Usted sigue todo recto hasta la segunda calle a la izquierda. You carry straight on as far as the second street on the left. Estuve esperando desde mayo hasta setiembre. I was waiting from May to September. NOTE Think of por as looking backwards to a cause or motive, or a substitution though it has a number of other meanings too ; think of para as looking forward to a destination or purpose: What did you call me for?

Will it be ready for tomorrow? Is there room for two people? Basta para satisfacer al jefe. Do it by next Monday. My girlfriend has gone to Spain for a week. Why did you get up so early? Por la lluvia no pudimos venir. Por razones personales no pudieron asistir. Hazlo por tu madre. Luchamos por la libertad. I changed the car for a bicycle. The minister signed on behalf of the president. We passed through the city centre. Madrid por la N-VI. Madrid by way of the N-VI road. Through the window I saw the mountains.

Entramos por la puerta trasera. We went in via the back door. My mother will come for a week. There are many bars around here. Everywhere there were groups of youngsters. Por agosto suele hacer mucho calor. Round about August it is usually very hot. Caesar was murdered by Brutus. It was published by a foreign publisher. I recognized her by her hands. It is more comfortable travelling by air.

It is also equivalent to, but rather more frequent than, encima de, which is used when an idea of height is involved see It is also used to denote superior status. Nos veremos sobre las cinco. Estaba sobre la calle de Serrano. El gato estaba escondido debajo de la mesa. The cat was hiding under the table. The cat ran under the table.

In front of the town hall was a marble statue. The procession passed in front of the town hall. There are three kinds of complementation in Spanish: The sentence is introduced by one of two complementizers, que or si: It is beyond the scope of this book to give a comprehensive list of the complementation patterns of verbs and verbal expressions: What follows is only a representative selection of the more commonly-occurring constructions. I want you to tell me your name.

Me gusta que tengas tantos amigos. I like it that you have so many friends. Are you prepared to help me? Are you asking me if I agree? Nos agrada comer al aire libre. We like eating in the open air. What would you like to drink lit. Me alegra cantar villancicos. It makes me happy singing Christmas carols. Nos basta tener buena salud. Having good health is enough for us. Me complace invitarle a la cena. I have pleasure in inviting you to the dinner. Me encanta tener tantos parientes. Do you mind shutting the window? Would you be interested to know where our friend is? Getting to Madrid is easy.

Fue imposible comentarlo todo. It was impossible to comment on all of it lit. Some of these verbs and expressions have the possibility of taking a sentence complement with que and the subjunctive when this situation does not hold, e. Basta que los escritores tengan papel. I must explain it. It is important not to mix up these two constructions: Acostumbro cenar a las nueve. Did you manage to see the boss? Debes decir la verdad. I decided not to say anything. We wanted to know who had said it. Espero ir a la universidad. I hope to go to university. Lamento no haber dicho nada.

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I regret not having said anything. I need to know which is the best of all. Niego haber conducido demasiado deprisa. I deny having driven too fast. We asked to go together. What do you intend to do tomorrow? Felipe preferred to stay at home. Do you know how to play the violin? I regret to tell you that. I usually go out on Saturdays. Temo no encontrar a nadie. If this is not the case, then a sentence complement with que must be used, with the verb in the indicative or the subjunctive depending on the meaning for most of the verbs given above, the subjunctive must be used.

Decidimos comprar dos kilos. We decided to buy two kilos. I let the children go out. Impedimos escaparse a los delincuentes. We stopped the criminals escaping. Will you let me go out? Me prohibieron revelar el secreto. They stopped me revealing the secret.

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Vimos llegar a la Reina. We saw the Queen arrive. We heard the children shrieking. NOTE Verbs of perception also take gerund complements see Se apresuraron a terminar el trabajo. The children are learning to dance. My mother came down to see what was happening. I began to study at eighteen. I decided to go out.

It began to rain. Fuimos a ver a mis primos. We went to see my cousins. Se pusieron a llorar. They began to cry. Se resiste a ayudarnos. Go out and buy some cakes! Nos sentamos a discutir el asunto. We sat down to discuss the matter. Have you come to tell me something? Some verbs in this category are: They have accustomed us to going to bed later. Os convido a tomar una copita conmigo. I invite you to have a drink with me. Who taught you to play the piano? Me invitaron a cenar. They invited me to dinner. Trata de persuadirle a quedarse.

We have just replied. I remembered to go to the meeting. Me alegro de saberlo. Are you sorry you did it? I was ashamed of having kept the matter quiet. No me canso nunca de pintar. I never get tired of painting. Some of these verbs alegrarse and avergonzarse also take a sentence complement with que and the subjunctive when the subjects are different, e. Me alegro de que hayas venido. NOTE The de is preserved before the que in such a construction.

They had accused me of not telling the truth. No te dejes disuadir de actuar de esa manera. Nos complacemos en recibirles. We take pleasure in giving you hospitality. We agreed to see them. No dudes en preguntarme. I insist on knowing. El tren tarda dos horas en llegar.

The train takes two hours to get there. Insistir also takes a sentence complement with que and the subjunctive when the subjects are different, e. Insisto en que vengas. I insist that you come. NOTE The en is preserved before the que in such a construction. Consentir similarly also has a sentence complement construction, but the en is not used: I consent to you going. I dreamed of winning the lottery. Comencemos por leer el texto. I strove to win. Vamos a luchar por conseguir nuestros objectivos. Did you choose to do management studies in the end? Termino por citar otro ejemplo.

Some of these verbs esforzarse, luchar and votar also take a sentence complement with que and the subjunctive when the subjects are different, e. Nos esforzamos porque saliera bien la empresa. We strove so that the enterprise turned out well. NOTE The por is preserved before the que in such a construction. Dos cosas quedan por hacer. Two things remain to be done. They ended up quarrelling. They carried on walking. The gerund is also used with verbs of perception to stress the ongoing nature of the action involved: Vimos a los diputados entrando en el palacio.

We saw the deputies going into the palace.

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It has the form e before a word beginning with i-or hi- unless hi- begins the diphthong hie-, see 1. It changes to u before a word beginning with o- or ho-: Spanish que is not omitted, except in indirect commands in very formal written style: Customers are requested not to smoke. NOTE 1 These conjunctions are used with the indicative.

However, no porque requires the subjunctive see It has a relatively weak meaning, and usually introduces a cause as an afterthought. For examples of some of these usages see Objects can be placed in front of the verb see 8. This is clearest in statements which are answers to questions asking for information. I like strawberry ice cream. Does Louise speak Spanish? Has the train arrived? Many of these are set phrases, others are constructions which vary according to context.

Reference is made to register when appropriate, so that you will know for instance whether a certain expression is formal or informal, or whether it tends to be used in the spoken or written language. The expressions listed are for the most part those used by the majority of Spanish speakers, in Spain and elsewhere, but occasional mention is made too of Latin American usage. Good afternoon early afternoon , good evening. Note that in formal encounters people normally shake hands when greeting each other.

People also do so occasionally in informal situations, especially when they have not seen each other for some time. Hand-shaking is also customary in introductions, except among the young see It is also common when saying good-bye see Friends and even acquaintances will often kiss on the cheek or both cheeks, depending on the country, when saying hello or goodbye, especially if they have not met or will not be meeting for some time. This is customary among women or among men and women, but it is rarely seen among men, particularly in Latin America, except when there is a family relationship.

Please give your husband my regards. Alfredo sends his regards. My mother sends her regards. This verb is a taboo word in some Latin American countries and so it should be avoided. To ask how someone else is, use: How is your family? How are your children? How is your husband? How are your parents? Or formally, Permitan que me presente. Allow me to introduce myself. Have you met Fernando? Te presento a mi padre. Have you met my colleague Julio Prado? May I introduce you to my husband? The standard greetings in an introduction are: Hi, how are you? Pleased or nice to meet you.

How do you do or Pleased to meet you. The pleasure is mine. Note also that the masculine pronoun lo in encantado de conocerlo will become le, encantado de conocerle, in many parts of Spain, especially in the centre. Hasta la semana que viene. See you next week. See you this afternoon. See you, until we meet again. See you soon, see you in a minute. Good afternoon, good evening. Generally, they can be used in both formal and informal situations.

The other expressions with hasta, e. The exception is hasta ahora, which is informal. Goodbye sir, good morning have a good day. In some Latin American countries, for example Ecuador, the expression hasta luego is regarded as formal. Bye-bye Carlos, see you tomorrow. Bye-bye, have a nice time. Many people prefer to use this word when the person leaving will be absent for a longer period of time, as when going on a journey for instance.

Goodbye Carmen, have a good trip. Have a good time! I hope it all goes well! I hope you are lucky! I hope you sleep well! Have a good rest! Spain I hope you get better very soon! The bride and groom! Enhorabuena is very common in Peninsular Spanish but unknown in some Latin American countries. Remember that in Latin American Spanish the os form corresponding to vosotros is not used in colloquial language, and therefore los and las will be appropriate in formal and familiar contexts. Alegrarse de will be followed by a noun in this context, while alegrarse de que will be followed by a subordinate clause containing a subjunctive.

Merry or Happy Christmas! In most parts of South America: In the River Plate countries Argentina, Uruguay: Dile a Paco que se ponga. Quisiera hablar con Raquel, por favor. I would like to speak to Raquel please. Who is speaking or calling? Who am I speaking to? Who shall I say is calling? Would you like to leave a message? If the caller is someone you know and you are using the familiar form, say: Do you want to leave a message?

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In an informal situation, use: Por favor, dile que. Note here the different ways of making requests: The words comunicar, and dar in the River Plate and Chile, are sometimes used instead. Can you put me through to the marketing department? Can I speak to the manager, please? No cuelgue, por favor. Hold the line please or Please hold. The number is London Quiero hacer una llamada por cobrar. Mexico, Chile I want to make a transferred charge call. I was speaking to. Dear Sirs Less formal: Dear Gustavo Querida Cristina: Dear Uncle Queridos primos: Dear Alejandro Estimada Alfonsina: In reply to your letter of 25th March.

El objeto de la presente es. This is to inform you. We are writing to request. Les rogamos que se sirvan mandarnos. I would be grateful if you would reply as soon as possible. En espera de su respuesta, le saludamos muy atentamente, We look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely, En espera de sus gratas noticias, le saluda muy atentamente, I look forward to hearing from you. Atentamente, We look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Sin otro particular, me despido de usted atentamente, Yours sincerely, The sections below list and give information about the most common words and phrases used by Spanish speakers in day-to-day communication. Excuse me, how much is this book? Hey, come here a moment, please. Excuse me, where are the toilets? Excuse me, which is the road to the airport? This usage is especially common in Latin America.

Excuse me, is this suitcase yours? Yes, can I help you? In parts of Latin America, especially in Mexico, you will hear the word mande as a response in this context.



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Lola, you and I have to speak. Look, I wanted to tell you something. Mira, quiero preguntarte una cosa. Look, I want to ask you something. But to indicate that what is being said is a repetition of what was said earlier, speakers sometimes put other words before the words which are being repeated. Before statements, Spanish uses the following words: I was asking you if. Comprender, much less common than entender, is generally used with reference to more abstract things. No entiendo lo que dices. Do you understand my handwriting? No comprendo tu actitud. I know you understand me better than anybody.

What does this word mean? What do you mean by. How do you say spell in Spanish? Could you speak more slowly please? Can you understand me? Claro que no duraron mucho. She was twenty years older than him, but they got married No! They blamed you for what happened No! Could you spell it for me please? Will you spell it for me? Spanish uses the following words: Pues mira, lo que tienes que hacer es esto. Well look, what you have to do is this. What do you think? Would you like to come with me? In some parts of Latin America, particularly in the Andean countries, pues tends to be used at the end of the sentence, as a kind of reinforcement of the preceding sentence: No ha venido, pues.

Bueno, no estoy seguro. Where do they live? Where have you put the keys? First we visited Santiago and then. Amongst these, the most common are: I would like to refer to. I would like us to look at. I would like to speak about. Pasemos ahora a tratar. Further on we shall see. En lo que respecta a. En lo que concierne a. The expressions listed above are also often found in formal letter writing: In connection with your letter of 25th April. With regard to your proposal. En lo que concierne a su pedido de azulejos. With regard to your order for ceramic tiles.

Pongamos por ejemplo el caso de. By way of example. That is to say. Lo que quiero decir es. What I mean is. May I say something? Tiene la palabra nombre. Nombre ha pedido la palabra. Name has asked to speak To cut a long story short. In speech, this type of question calls for a rising intonation, and it is important to bear this in mind, as a falling intonation may turn the same sentence into a statement, for example: Ha llegado el tren. The train has arrived. A falling intonation, accompanied by a shift of stress from the verb to another element in the sentence, the subject for instance, may have the same effect: Speakers may or may not be certain what the answer will be, but if there is a fair degree of certainty, they are more likely to use this type of question rather than the preceding one.

The intonation, again, must be rising and not falling, as it would be in a statement. Is Alfredo coming tomorrow? With longer subjects, the tendency is to isolate the subject by means of a slight pause at the end of it, with the rising intonation falling on the rest of the sentence.

And have your parents found out? Does the building on calle Mayor have a lift? The intonation of these questions will vary according to the degree of familiarity between the speakers: In writing, the interrogative word carries an accent. How is it done? Which one do you prefer? What is your address? How much is it? When did it happen? Why did you do it?

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