A memorable example of the se aspectual...

J. L.B2Kwiziq community member

A memorable example of the se aspectual...

In There Will Be Blood:

Yo me bebo tu batido.  ¡Me lo bebo entero!


Asked 8 months ago
SilviaNative Spanish expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hola Jeff

Good spot! The phrase "Yo me bebo tu batido. ¡Me lo bebo entero!" from the movie 'There Will Be Blood' offers a fascinating illustration of the "se aspectual" in Spanish, although the original line is in English and the Spanish translation leverages the "se" construction to add a layer of nuance.

In the English-language film, the line is famously 'I drink your milkshake! I drink it up!' This demonstrates the flexibility and depth that Spanish can offer through its use of reflexive pronouns.

These pronouns are definitely a powerful tool in Spanish for enhancing the descriptive quality of actions, especially in translated works where the nuances of the original language can be preserved or highlighted through such grammatical constructions.

Saludos

Silvia

 
 
 
 
J. L. asked:

A memorable example of the se aspectual...

In There Will Be Blood:

Yo me bebo tu batido.  ¡Me lo bebo entero!


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