Use of definite article
Here are two phrases from the text, both giving advice.
1 Seguramente sabrás que en primavera deberías consumir espárragos trigueros, guisantes y habas. NO ARTICLE
2 Si fuera tú, pondría ingredientes como la lechuga, las endibias, las espinacas, etc. ARTICLES.
In answering a previous question about articles, Sylvia wrote:
In summary, the choice of using or not using the definite article
depends on the linguistic function of the phrase within the sentence,
whether it denotes a specific entity (requiring the article) or
describes a general quality or manner (where the article may be
omitted).
Am I correct that the use of 'como' in phrase 2 triggers a specific entity and thus the article?
Gracias
Here are two phrases from the text, both giving advice.
1 Seguramente sabrás que en primavera deberías consumir espárragos trigueros, guisantes y habas. NO ARTICLE
2 Si fuera tú, pondría ingredientes como la lechuga, las endibias, las espinacas, etc. ARTICLES.
In answering a previous question about articles, Sylvia wrote:
In summary, the choice of using or not using the definite article depends on the linguistic function of the phrase within the sentence, whether it denotes a specific entity (requiring the article) or describes a general quality or manner (where the article may be omitted).
Am I correct that the use of 'como' in phrase 2 triggers a specific entity and thus the article?
Gracias
In the 1st person and 3rd person singular in the given examples I notice that the words from the verb 'to be able to', i.e 'could' and 'couldn't' are used. In sentences like these would we just have to be aware that these words are implied?
Thank you
Clari.
From what I have learned from searches, is that :"cuyo" is always an adj, even though in English and French they are pronouns.
So, is this correct: "cuyo" is always an adj,"
Thank you.
Nicole
If the construction starts with “si prefieres X....” isn’t “si preferías X...” also correct?
But in this specific example of the Preterito Perfecto Subjuntivo....
Cuando hayas hecho tus deberes puedes ir a jugar fuera.
Is it incorrect to also use.....
Cuando has hecho tus deberes puedes ir a jugar fuera.
Just curious if they are interchangeable in their use. Thank you.
Nelson
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