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John O.C1Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Fue en Cádiz

Hola Inma,

Is the use of "ser" in this sentence to indicate where the carnival took place? It caught me out because "It was in Cádiz" sounded as if it was talking about the location (estar), rather than being about where the event happened. If so, I remembered that there is a specific lesson about this in Level A1 "Using Ser not Estar when talking about when / where something takes place." I'm not sure if my thinking is right.

If it is, would it be a good idea to include this lesson in the "All related grammar and vocal list?"

Saludos

John

Asked 5 years ago

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Pati E.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Use of article

Please explain why it was necessary to insert "los" before ojos azules. I have trouble understanding when articles (both definite and indefinite) can be omitted and when they are required in written (and spoken for that matter) Spanish.

Thank you,

Pati Ecuamiga

Asked 2 years ago

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Steve M.B1Kwiziq community member

el preterito perfecto v el preterito perfecto compuesto

hay diferencias, o ?son el mismo tiempo?

Asked 5 years ago

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Ian B.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Reflexive or indicative?Aquí tienes los 15 euros y no te preocupes, ________ a arruinar. Here is the 15 euros and don't worry, it is not as if you are going to ruin me.es que me vasni que me fuesecomo me fueras ya que me vas a

Why not "Ni que me fueses" it is not as though YOU (2nd familiar), or is another interpretation: "It is not as though I am going to ruin myself"? i.ei a reflexive form.

Asked 5 years ago

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Alastair M.B2Kwiziq community member

Using que to express cause in Spanish

Hola Kwiziq team

I can't find any on-line Spanish grammar text that indicates that "que" can be used in place of "porque" to begin an explanatory clause. I assume that that usage must be very colloquial and only used when talking with friends. Am I correct about that?

Asked 2 years ago

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Garry M.B1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

EXERCISE: CELEBRANDO ACCIÓN DE GRACIAS

En la oración: Espero que mi madre COCINE un pavo asado riquisimo con un relleno hecho de pan y maiz de salvia. What is the conjugation of "cocine", please?

cooks, has cooked, will have cooked

Asked 6 years ago

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iris d.A1Kwiziq community member

masculine & feminine

Hi there,

I'd like to know does every color have masculine and feminine forms, or just a few of them?

Thanks a lot!

Asked 4 years ago

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Clara M.C1Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Maybe an additional grammar lesson attached to this exercise?

Hola Inma y equipo,

As part of the 'All related grammar and vocab' list for this exercise, would I be right in saying that Inma's excellent lesson, that I've included here, should also be listed?

Using tener + participio to express the completion of an action (perífrasis verbal).

Gracias

Clara

Asked 4 years ago

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David M.C1Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Using 'sin' + infinitive

Looking at Inma's
Sin/sin que + infinitive/subjuntive in Spanish (subordinate manner clause)%252Fsearch%253Fs%253Dsin%252Bque - and favouring the simpler construction when it is permitted, presumably we could also say? > "... [alcancen su potencial] sin verse afectada su integridad física y moral".

Asked 5 years ago

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kaly t.B2Kwiziq community member

Los vs. Les for peopleRafa y Luis son simpáticos. Quiero invitarlos a mi fiesta.Rafa and Luis are nice. I want to invite them to my party. Rafa y Luis son simpáticos. Los quiero invitar a mi fiesta.Rafa and Luis are nice. I want to invite them to my party.Why is "los" used in this case? Should'nt it be "les" ?Thank you.

Asked 3 years ago

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