Request for explanation of use of definite articlesI'm having trouble understanding circumstances when I need to insert definite articles (i.e., los, las, etc.) when translating a phrase in English that does not include the articles. Below is an example of what I'm referring to from this translation exercise:
[English sentence] "However, it is important for governments, companies and people to work together ..."
[Kwiziq Spanish translation] "No obstante, es importante que los gobiernos, las empresas, y las personas trabajen juntos..."
Why was it necessary to insert the definite articles "los" and "las"? I notice that sometimes they are included in the Kwiziq translations, and sometimes they are not. Please explain the grammatical rules that govern use of definite articles in such circumstances.
Thank you,
Pati Ecuamiga
Just want to mention that there are a few spacing errors that make identifiers show up in the wrong place. Ex: Ella no quiere que nosotros comamos tan rápido. (present subjunctive)
She doesn't want us to eat so fast.
¡Comamos más rápido!Let's eat faster!(affirmative command)¡No comamos tan rápido!Let's not eat so fast!(negative command) Unfortunately I can’t space on the iPad to show the correction but hopefully you can see the error. As a teacher, I know that something like this can confuse new learners.I would've said estos without it, but it made me second guess myself and put este. What is this hint trying to say? I'm not understanding how I misinterpreted it.
..... but I've just signed up for another two years, so keep your eyes open for more stupid questions. :-)
How can I have one practice dictation every day?
I'm having trouble understanding circumstances when I need to insert definite articles (i.e., los, las, etc.) when translating a phrase in English that does not include the articles. Below is an example of what I'm referring to from this translation exercise:
[English sentence] "However, it is important for governments, companies and people to work together ..."
[Kwiziq Spanish translation] "No obstante, es importante que los gobiernos, las empresas, y las personas trabajen juntos..."
Why was it necessary to insert the definite articles "los" and "las"? I notice that sometimes they are included in the Kwiziq translations, and sometimes they are not. Please explain the grammatical rules that govern use of definite articles in such circumstances.
Thank you,
Pati Ecuamiga
Estoy seguro de que cuando abriste esta tienda, no pensaste que llegaría el día en el que un cliente te daría un billete de mil dólares.
Despues de "no pensaba que" o "no pense que". Condicional o imperfecto de subjuntivo?
So here, quemar is indicative. Would the subjunctive queme also be acceptable in this sentence? Or does the si prompt indicative only?
(Translation for the interested: Dalí would say that if the Prado Museum burned down, he would save only this painting.)
Does “pienso que no” = “no pienso” = “no lo pienso”? Thanks.
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