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D. A.A2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Omission of "some" for "unos"

In the test question, "Rafael y Julio son unos chicos muy . . . ," The English translation omits the "some" (unos). I wonder why that was done. Was it to show that "unos" is always added in the given Spanish usage? I would be interested in any corresponding lesson.

Asked 3 years ago

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Max K.A2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

I don't even begin to understand the question...1Which of the following articles could you use with the letter "s" in Spanish: "ese"?

I'm pretty good with language, am a C1 in French, but I don't understand what is the question is asking about. Are you trying to teach the gender of the letters? Strange.........

Asked 4 years ago

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Gabor E.B2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

adjective or adverb?

Tú comerías más sano con nosotros.

Hi, why is this sano and not sanamente? Just wondering because it's translated as healthily.

Asked 4 years ago

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Craig B.B2Kwiziq community member

Could you also say, ". . . antes de haberle cenado." ? Is it a matter of emphasis?

Asked 4 years ago

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D. A.A2Kwiziq community member

Maybe changed the word "cross" to "angry" or "pissed off"

Just did this lesson and saw the word "cross". Although it does make sense in old English and some people will still understand the meaning, it is definitely not a word that is used a lot among English speakers today. I think "angry" would be a better word and would reduce the likelihood of someone not understanding what it means.

Asked 3 years ago

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Cinzia F.C1Kwiziq community member

Subjunctive vs indicative>> Bear in mind that this type of hypothetical sentence, also accepts El Pretérito Pluscuamperfecto de Subjuntivo (instead of El Condicional Perfecto).

Do I understand correctly that both tenses are possible? If so, is there a difference in meaning or are they interchangeable?

Asked 4 years ago

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Gerald R.B2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

unusual usage of "muy"

I have noticed from time to time, that "muy" can be placed in front of a noun to add emphasis to the nature of the noun it is modifying. For example: Marco es muy trabajador. Marco is a very hard worker.

Laura es muy cirujana. Laura is a very skilled surgeon.

Is this a legitimate usage for muy?

Asked 3 years ago

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Rhea S.B1Kwiziq community member

Why el agua and not La agua?

Hola! Yo tengo una pregunta- agua is feminine but the sentence says “el agua es clara”. Is this an exception? Are there others like this? Thank you!

Asked 2 years ago

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Todd M.B1Kwiziq community member

El subjuntivo presenteTodos queremos que el problema se resuelva pronto.We all want the problem to be resolved soon.

This one to me does not mean 'to want someone to', but 'to want something done'. So I think, 'Todos queremos el problema se resuelva pronto' is enough.

Asked 2 years ago

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ZUzana Z.C1Kwiziq community member

Consiguieron - i/y rules

Hello. Why we use "consiguieron", not "consiguyeron"? Thanks. Zuzana

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