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The lesson says:
We always use the singular form of verb gustar when followed by actions!
For example: Me gustan bailar y cantar.
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I think I understand the answer, but the example seems confusing since in this case gustar is being used with multiple verbs
Am I correct in understanding that with bueno/malo, putting it before the noun creates more emphasis?
Like " mi padre es un hombre bueno." -My father is a good man.
"Mi padre es un buen hombre." -My father is a [really] good man.
His family's situation saddens them. : ___ la situación de su familia.
How to say "something bores/annoys/saddens you"
La respuesta para esto es "les entristece" pero pensé que familia es singular? Porque no es " le entristece"?
Gracias.
Hi,
I have mentioned before the speed at which some of the example sentences are said and I wondered whether it is structured.
I presume that this lesson is solely for A1 level students. If so, there is a sentencs that is so fast that I cannot hear all of the syllables.
In "Andrea juega al ..." I find it difficult to hear all of the syllables near the start of the sentence.
Could it be that the sentences are slowed for the lower levels and speeded up as we become more adept at listening to Spanish?
Sorry to complain but I find the course suits my needs and this tweak would make it even better for me. I don't know whether others would agree.
Many thanks.
Colin
In the question, How would you say "There was an accident on the motorway" the nearest correct answer I can find is "Había un accidente...", and there isn't the option for preterite 'hubo'. However, because accidents are one time actions with clear beginnings and ends, it's more appropriate to use the preterite tense in this case. In fact, this particular sentence is a very common one to use when explaining the differences between the two conjugations and especially to illustrate why imperfect simply doesn't work here.
I didn't know you could touch on the words for a translation!
I've only just found out
I notice from the examples that hacerse seems to be used (with few exceptions) when the change is under your control or voluntary. This is logical because you are "making yourself" change.
And quedarse means "keep", suggesting that you're stuck with the change permanently!
This seems to help me. I hope it helps other students.
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