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A G.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

“Esto” vs. “eso”

Where does “eso” fit in, and could it be used in the example below? If so, how would they be different?

I think I always use “eso” in these cases; never esto. Wondering if I’ve always been wrong.

“ Esto no es lo que yo dije.

This is not what I said.”

Asked 5 years ago

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Emanuel B.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Could I say en la tarde instead of por? What is the difference?

Asked 6 years ago

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Peter W.A2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

de la mañana, en la mañana or por la mañana.

Is it de la mañana, en la mañana or por la mañana? Are they interchangeable? It's always a guess for me.

Asked 5 years ago

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Beki P.B1Kwiziq community member

Ciento o cientos

How do I know when to shorten "cientos" to "cien"? Is is only when I am saying "100 things (cien cosas)" but I say "cientos" if there are more (ciento y uno cosas)?

Asked 3 years ago

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Gabor E.B2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Why is this reflexive? ¡Exprópiese! - Expropriate!

This is taken from a rather unpleasant context. But I still want to know what the grammar behind it is. Why does this have se at the end? Would ¡Exprópie! work the same way?

As always, thank you!

Asked 4 years ago

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Martin B.C1Kwiziq community member

Las manos o mis manos?

I encountered the following question during an exercise at A1 level:

"Yo ______ mis manos en el agua. (I plunge my hands in the water.)"

It is my understanding that mi/mis should not be used with body parts or clothing. Could you please advise?

Thanks

Asked 6 years ago

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Cathy L.A1Kwiziq community member

mucho/muchasLina sonríe ________.Lina smiles a lot.
I thought the answer were plural, muchas for feminine. However, the answer is mucho. May I know what is the reason.

Asked 5 years ago

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A G.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Igual de...que vs tan...como

Just curious! Is there a difference in use in terms of formal/informal register with these two constructions, or is “tan...como” just more common? Thanks!

Asked 5 years ago

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John O.C1Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Usine Creer as a question

Hola,

Can I check my understanding of one of the questions I completed please. The question was ¿Crees que es bueno que Juan ________? (venga).

I thought that when we use "Creer" [I think / believe] it takes the indicative because it is our opinion / belief, there isn't an element of doubt. My question is, does it take the subjunctive because it is a question about what someone else thinks / believes?

Thanks. John

Asked 6 years ago

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Nicole P.B1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Use of estar

Hola Inma, - hopefully you will be seeing this or it can be forwarded to you :)

I was glad to hear your voice. Hope you and yours are well and the team are all well.

1) I was interested in finding out why the author chose to use the verb "estar" instead of "ser" for

"It's delicious" regarding "harira" It seems to me this would always be "delicious"!

(1-1: I wish I could copy/paste here, but for some reason can't. Is there a way I could do that?

Also I like to keep track of my lessons and errors and notes etc.)

Gracias,

Nicole

Asked 5 years ago

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