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John O.C1Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Les ayudábamos

Hola,

I think “les” is an indirect object pronoun in this phrase. I thought a direct object pronoun would be used because it is “we helped them.” We are the subject they are the direct object. Can you explain?

Many thanks. John

Asked 6 years ago

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Roberto K.C1Kwiziq community member

Position of direct and indirect object pronouns with infinitive/gerund and affirmative commandsPor favor, me invita a una copa.Por favor, invítame a una copa.
Why the second and not the first?

Asked 5 years ago

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Cristina J.A2Kwiziq community member

que/ el que

Do we use' el que' with subjunctive ?

Asked 5 years ago

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Annie c.B2Kwiziq community member

With his best friend

The correct translation is con su mejor amigo. Why is it wrong to say con su amigo mejor?

How do I find answers to my questions.

How do I type an inverted ?.

Asked 4 years ago

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Nicholas P.C1Kwiziq community member

English Format

Hi!

I think if the English was restructured for a few of the examples, the distinction between haber/tener would be clearer. Essentially the past participle would be moved towards the end of the sentence while placing the object after have/has.

For example: You have two rooms painted. Marta and I have a trip to Egypt planned.

Thanks!

Asked 4 years ago

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John O.C1Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Quién diría que la lluvia al caer, tiene un ritmo que es susurrante y lento.

Hola Inma,

This appears to be a question but there are no question marks. Is there a reason for this; I am wondering if it is because it is rhetorical?

Saludos

John

Asked 4 years ago

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Marcos G.C1Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Used a lot in Mexico, how do we ask questions

Good topic. I hear these constructions a lot from my Mexican friends. Even in dance class the instructor used to say "¿Sale?" after teaching a new step.

I find that in general they use inverted constructions a lot in Mexico.

How would we put these constructions into question form? For example, could we ask "¿Cómo te sale?" to ask how something turned out?

Asked 3 years ago

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Pati E.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Use of article

My question is about the quiz item: "El niño rubio con pantalones cortos es mi hermano."

Why was the article "los" not used before pantalones cortos? [e.g., El niño con los pantalones cortos es mi hermano.] An extension of my question here is that sometimes I notice a definite article is inserted while other times it is not. Therefore, what is the rule for using definite articles (los/las) in sentences of this type.

Saludos,

Pati E.

Asked 5 years ago

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Ian B.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Duplicate lesson still not corrected

Two identical lessons: One headed tan.... como in the index and the other headed tanto .....como. but same "tanto.... cpomo..." lesson in both.

Asked 5 years ago

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C. S.B2Kwiziq community member

Grandísima vs very large

Why is 'piscina grandísima' not a valid translation for 'very large pool'?