• Preguntar (To ask to receive information) • Pedir (To ask, ask for, request to receive something) • Ordenar (To order, to sort, to command)
Choose between ordenar, preguntar o pedir:
Quiero __ comida italiana. (To order)
Tenemos que __ la casa antes de que llegue mi mamá. (to put in order)
¿Puedes __ una margarita? (To ask for to get something)
__ a la profesora el libro verde. (To ask for something).
¿Puedo __ algo? (. (To ask for something).
Tienes que aprender a __ ayuda. (To ask for something abstract).
Sigamos conversando.
Pedir aclaraciones:
Dicho de otro modo… Eso quiere decir que… Por lo tanto… ¿A qué te refieres con eso? ¿Qué quiere decir eso? Eso lo que quiere decir es… No estoy de acuerdo. No estoy seguro de que…
Mostrar acuerdo:
Estoy de acuerdo contigo/con lo que dices Comparto tu opinión/tu punto de vista Tienes razón. Pienso lo mismo que tú. Estoy a favor de… A mí también/ Tampoco me parece que… Si, es verdad que… Yo también lo creo.
A CONVERSAR
Escuchar y mostrar acuerdo y desacuerdo.
Pregunta la opinión al interlocutor, escúchale atentamente para poder debatir sus argumentos. Escuchar y mostrar acuerdo y desacuerdo.
Para pedir una opinión:
¿Qué piensas/crees/opinas de…? ¿Qué te parece a ti? ¿Cuál es tu punto de vista? Y tú, ¿Cómo lo ves? Tras haberle escuchado, puedes continuar la negociación debatiendo con tus argumentos:
Para pedir la palabra:
Perdón. Espera un momento. Perdona que te corte/te interrumpa…. Yo quería decir una cosa… Déjame decir algo… Déjame terminar.
El Callejón del Beso
THE STORY OF EL CALLEJON DEL BESO
Ana was the daughter of a controlling Spaniard who was determined she marry a wealthy man. He was so single-minded in his plans for her that he would go to great lengths to stop her speaking to anyone he deemed too poor.
However, one day, as she strolled through the streets of Guanajuato, she met a handsome but humble miner named Carlos, and the pair instantly fell in love.
Going against her father’s wishes, Ana met with Carlos in secret.
However, after hearing rumors of the pair’s meet-ups, Ana’s father followed her and caught the pair together. Furious, the father threw Ana into her bedroom and locked the door, vowing to marry her to an old, rich nobleman from Spain.
Separated from his love, heartbroken Carlos went to visit Ana’s house. When he got there, he noticed Ana’s bedroom sat in a very narrow alleyway and, within touching distance, there was another home with a balcony facing her bedroom.
With renewed hope, Carlos went to the owner of the home and offered to purchase it. The owner refused, asking for more money. Carlos raised his offer, again the owner refused. Carlos raised his offer again, but the owner refused once more.
Starting to get a little irritated with Carlos’ persistence, the owner raised the praise so high that he thought Carlos would leave him alone.
However, Carlos accepted, gathering every last coin he had to pay the man.
Now the proud owner of a house within touching distance of Ana’s bedroom window he called to his love. The pair embraced and promised to see each other every night.
But one night, as the lovers were lost in a passionate kiss, Ana’s father entered her bedroom. Seeing his daughter in the arms of the humble miner, the father went into a violent frenzy, picking up a dagger and plunging it into his daughter’s chest, killing her.
Some say that, in his desperation to protect his love, Carlos attempted to jump from his window into Ana’s bedroom, but crashed to the floor, hitting the third step and breaking his neck.
Others say that, overcome with grief after seeing Ana’s lifeless body, he committed suicide in his place of work, La Valenciana Mine.
VISITING THE ALLEY OF THE KISS
Now, El Callejon del Beso is one of Guanajuato’s most famous tourist attractions. It’s said couples should stand on the third step (helpfully painted in red) and kiss to enjoy a lifetime of luck in love — which some say is delivered by the spirit of Carlos himself.
You can find the famous alley, which measures just 168cm (66 inches) wide, on the Cerro del Gallo hill, a gorgeous 18th century neighborhood of colonial architecture and winding cobblestone streets.
And, whether you choose to believe the story of Ana and Carlos or not, it’s undeniable that Guanajuato City has a romantic charm to it, found in few other places around the world.
From high up, you will see a collection of brightly colored buildings colored in cobalt blue, terracotta, baby pinks, and more. Perhaps its most eye-catching feature, however, is its iconic yellow church, Our Lady of Guanajuato Basilica.
Más de vs. más que.
MÁS QUE: Se usa cuando estamos comparando la altura, el tamaño, la longitud, u otra característica de dos cosas o personas.
La casa de Angela es muy grande, más que la de Graciela.
David es muy alto, más que Miguel.
MÁS DE: Se usa cuando estamos hablando de una cantidad superior.Con números
Mi ciudad tiene más de 200 parques.
En Cuernavaca hay más de 100 mil de personas.
Five Ideas to Learn Spanish
Practice: The more you practice speaking in Spanish, the more confident you will become. Find opportunities to speak with native speakers, practice with language exchange partners, or simply speak aloud to yourself.
Build your vocabulary: The more words you know, the more easily you’ll be able to express yourself in Spanish. Work on expanding your vocabulary through reading, listening to music, or using language learning apps.
Learn grammar: While it’s important to focus on building your vocabulary, understanding Spanish grammar is essential for effective communication. Take the time to learn verb conjugation, sentence structure, and other grammar rules.
Listen to Spanish: Listening to native Spanish speakers can help you improve your pronunciation and comprehension skills. Listen to Spanish music, podcasts, or news broadcasts to practice your listening skills.
Be patient: Learning a language takes time and patience. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t see progress right away. Keep practicing, learning, and speaking, and you’ll see improvement over time.
Overall, speaking in Spanish takes practice and dedication. By building your vocabulary, learning grammar rules, and practicing speaking and listening skills, you can become more comfortable and confident speaking in Spanish.
Could vs Would en Español
Could in Spanish can be translated as “podría” or “pudiera” depending on the context. “Podría” is the conditional form of the verb “poder” and is used to express the possibility or ability to do something in the present or future. For example: “Podría ir al cine esta noche” (I could go to the movies tonight). “Pudiera” is the subjunctive form of “poder” and is used to express a hypothetical or uncertain situation. For example: “Si pudiera hablar francés, iría a París” (If I could speak French, I would go to Paris).
Would in Spanish can be translated as “sería” or “estaría” depending on the context. “Sería” is the conditional form of the verb “ser” and is used to express hypothetical or imaginary situations. For example: “Si tuviera más tiempo, sería feliz” (If I had more time, I would be happy). “Estaría” is the conditional form of the verb “estar” and is used to express a possibility or hypothesis based on a condition. For example: “Si estuviera en tu lugar, no lo haría” (If I were in your place, I wouldn’t do it).
It’s important to note that the conditional and subjunctive tenses in Spanish are often used to express politeness, requests, and suggestions in a more indirect way than using the simple present tense. Additionally, the use of these tenses and forms can vary depending on the region and the context in which they are used.
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Cognates Group 2
Words ending in “Ary” in English “Ario in Spanish
Rule “Ary” – “Ario”
Some words ending “ary” in English end in “ario” in Spanish
English
Spanish
actuary
actuario
calvary
calvario
canary
canario
diary
diario
estuary
estuario
extraordinary
extraordinario
glossary
glosario
hereditary
hereditario
imaginary
imaginario
judiciary
judiciario
necessary
necesario
ordinary
ordinario
primary
primario
salary
salario
temporary
temporal(exception)
vocabulary
vocabulario
“If you don´t use it you lose it”
What is/are....? with the verb ‘ser’
¿Qué?
Definition
¿Qué es eso? – What is that?
¿Qué es sartén? – What is “frying pan”?
¿Qué es el odio según la psicología?
¿Qué?’ Is also used when a question includes a noun between the interrogative word and the verb ‘ser’, even if it is a general information question. For example: