The explanation and sample appear incorrect.

Ron D.B1Kwiziq community member

The explanation and sample appear incorrect.

In this example:

La familia de María está contenta. María's family are happy. [U.S: is happy]

Está is singular, so wouldn't it also be translated as "is"?

This question relates to:Spanish lesson "Nouns that are plural in English but singular in Spanish, and vice versa (collective nouns)"

Asked 3 months ago

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InmaNative Spanish expert teacher in Kwiziq

Hola Ron

In Spanish the word "familia" is always used in singular. In English you can sometimes use it in the plural "family are..." - it depends on how you consider the word "family", you can see it as a single entity or as individuals within the group. In American English it is more common to use it as a single entity.

However in Spanish we always use it in singular, hence "está" in that sentence that you highlighted.

I hope it clarified it.

Saludos cordiales

Inma

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