21) El Subjuntivo Imperfecto

Question 1

Before doing something

Answer 1

Antes de INFINTIVE verb

before we play - Antes de jugar

Question 2

dishes (plural), dinner set

Answer 2

la vajilla

Question 3

agreeable, pleasant

Answer 3

placentero/a

enjoyable

Question 4

in-laws

Answer 4

los suegros

Question 5

fairy tale

Answer 5

el cuento de hadas

Question 6

to achieve, meet

Answer 6

lograr

Question 7

to call, to warn

Answer 7

avisar

Question 8

to be lucky

Answer 8

tener suerte

Question 9

to wash with force (dishes, clothes), to get a stain out

Rubbing something with a cloth or scouring pad soaked in water and usually soap or another cleaning product, to clean it.

Answer 9

fregar (ie)

friego
friegas

Rubbing something with a cloth or scouring pad soaked in water and usually soap or another cleaning product, to clean it.

Question 10

unknown

Answer 10

desconocido/a

Question 11

ridiculous

Answer 11

ridículo/a

Question 12

to calm down

Answer 12

tranquilizarse

Question 13

it was a pain

Answer 13

fue una pena

Question 14

to divide

Answer 14

dividir

Question 15

the amount

Answer 15

la cantidad

Question 16

expenses

Answer 16

los gastos

Question 17

by three, X etc

Answer 17

entre tres

Question 18

age

Answer 18

la edad

Question 19

basement

Answer 19

el sótano

Question 20

balcony

Answer 20

el balcón

Question 21

to insist

Answer 21

insistir

Question 22

to allow, to authorize

Answer 22

autorizar

Question 23

to permit, allow

Answer 23

permitir

Question 24

to scrub

Answer 24

restregar (ie)

preterite - yo restregué

Rubbing or passing repeatedly and forcefully one thing, usually rough, over another.

Question 25

to mop

Answer 25

trapear

Question 26

the sink

Answer 26

el fregadero

Question 27

to ask for the hand

Answer 27

pedir la mano (propose)

Question 28

to get engaged

Answer 28

comprometerse

Question 29

to propose

Answer 29

proponer

Question 30

to ask for help

Answer 30

pedir ayuda

Question 31

the liar

Answer 31

el mentiroso, la mentirosa

Question 32

to introduce

Answer 32

presentar

Question 33

to force, to obligate

Answer 33

obligar

Usually, “forzar” means “obligar” but with some kind of violence or physical force. “Obligar” is used referred to force but without violence or physical force.

So in your sentence, it should be “obligar”, because we don’t picture the police forcing you to stop de car by physical force, but by authority. (unless you are a criminal and they force you by physical force)

Question 34

to force (with violence)

Answer 34

forzar (ue)

Question 35

to accept

Answer 35

aceptar

Question 36

humidity

Answer 36

La humedad

Question 37

as if

Answer 37

como si

Question 38

to act, to behave

Answer 38

comportarse

Question 39

to promote

Answer 39

promover (ue)

Question 40

the promoter

Answer 40

el promotor / la promotora

Question 41

to go shopping

Answer 41

ir de compras

Question 42

to answer the question

Answer 42

responder la pregunta

Question 43

feeling

Answer 43

la sensación

Question 44

risk

Answer 44

el riesgo

Question 45

powerful

Answer 45

poderoso/a

Question 46

to resign, to relinquish

Answer 46

renunciar

Question 47

the crew

Answer 47

los tripulantes

research

Question 48

the deck (ship)

Answer 48

la cubierta

research

Question 49

agnostic

Answer 49

agnóstico/a

Question 50

to exist

Answer 50

existir

Question 51

crew member

Answer 51

el/la tripulante

Question 52

cover (book, bed)

Answer 52

la cubierta

Question 53

the counter (kitchen)

Answer 53

la cubierta

Question 54

crime

Answer 54

el crimen

Question 55

suprised

Answer 55

sorprendido/a

Question 56

to compromise, to jeopardize

Answer 56

comprometer

Question 57

to conjugate

Answer 57

conjugar

Question 58

unless

Answer 58

a menos que, a no ser que, salvo que

Question 59

before

Answer 59

antes de que

Question 60

as if

Answer 60

como si (+imperfect subjunctive)

Question 61

provided that (ii)

Answer 61

siempre y cuando

Question 62

provided that, as long as

Answer 62

con tal de que

Question 63

in case that

Answer 63

en caso de que

Question 64

the fact that

Answer 64

el hecho de que

Question 65

so that, in order that

Answer 65

para que, a fin de que

Question 66

without

Answer 66

sin que

Question 67

once you have

Answer 67

una vez que

Question 68

despite, in spite of

Answer 68

a pesar de que

Question 69

as soon as

Answer 69

tan pronto como, en cuanto

Question 70

perhaps

Answer 70

acaso, tal vez, quisá

Question 71

such that

Answer 71

así que, así como

Question 72

as long as

Answer 72

siempre que

Question 73

although

Answer 73

aunque

Question 74

no matter how much

Answer 74

por más que, por mucho que

Question 75

when

Answer 75

cuando

Question 76

while

Answer 76

mientras

Question 77

until

Answer 77

hasta que

Question 78

in such a way that

Answer 78

de modo que, de manera que

Question 79

after

Answer 79

después de que, luego que

Question 80

to produce

Answer 80

producir

Question 81

accurate

Answer 81

preciso/a

Question 82

curious

Answer 82

curioso/a

Question 82

the agreement

Answer 82

el acuerdo

Question 83

doubtful

Answer 83

dudoso/a

Question 83

it is necessary

Answer 83

Es preciso/a

Question 84

shotgun

Answer 84

la escopeta

Question 85

to jump

Answer 85

saltar

Question 86

to slice, to split

Answer 86

partir

also - to cut

Question 87

to bite

Answer 87

morder (ue)

Question 88

to sew

Answer 88

coser

Question 89

to correct

Answer 89

corregir (e > i)

Yo corrijo

Question 90

the fact

Answer 90

el hecho

Question 91

to repeat, to do again

Answer 91

repetir (e > i)

Question 92

to conclude

Answer 92

concluir

yo concluyo

Question 93

to obey

Answer 93

obedecer

present yo - obedezco

Question 94

possibly

Answer 94

posiblemente

Question 95

maybe

Answer 95

puede que, puede ser

Question 96

luxury

Answer 96

el lujo

Question 97

to get dressed

Answer 97

vestirse

Question 98

to be closed

Answer 98

cerrarse

Question 99

horror movie

Answer 99

la película de terror

Question 100

odd (math)

Answer 100

impar

Question 101

even (math)

Answer 101

par

Question 102

curious, odd

Answer 102

curioso

Question 103

to quit

Answer 103

dejar

Question 104

cannon, barrel

Answer 104

el cañón

Question 105

the play

Answer 105

el obra de teatro, el drama

Question 106

the story

Answer 106

el cuento

Question 107

CD player

Answer 107

el reproductor de CD

Question 108

enough memory

Answer 108

suficiente memoria

Question 109

to find

Answer 109

hallar

CHAT GPT Explanation:
The difference between hallar and encontrar in Spanish can be subtle, but it’s important to understand the nuances, as they are often used interchangeably in casual conversation, yet have distinct connotations depending on the context.

1. Hallar
   Meaning: “Hallar” means “to find,” but it carries a slightly more formal or literary tone. It is often used to describe the discovery of something in a more abstract or intellectual sense, or when the finding is more significant or unexpected.
   Context: “Hallar” can imply a deeper, more intentional search or a moment of realization, especially when it comes to discoveries, answers, or truths. It’s also common in older or more formal Spanish.
   Example:

El científico halló una nueva forma de energía.
(The scientist found a new form of energy.)

Después de mucho esfuerzo, hallaron la solución al problema.
(After a lot of effort, they found the solution to the problem.)

2. Encontrar
   Meaning: “Encontrar” is the more common, general verb for “to find.” It is used in everyday conversation and refers to discovering something that you were looking for, whether it’s a physical object, a person, or even an opportunity. It’s less formal and more versatile than hallar.
   Context: “Encontrar” can also mean “to meet” or “to come across” something, and it’s used for both physical and abstract findings (like finding a feeling or a solution).
   Example:

¿Has encontrado las llaves?
(Have you found the keys?)

Encontré una carta en la mesa.
(I found a letter on the table.)

Key Differences:
Formality: “Hallar” tends to sound more formal or literary, and may be used for significant or academic discoveries, while “encontrar” is more casual and frequently used in everyday situations.

Abstract vs. Physical: While both verbs can refer to finding something physical (like keys or a book), hallar is often associated with more abstract or intellectual discoveries, such as finding a solution, a concept, or an idea. Encontrar is more commonly used for both concrete and abstract findings.

Example to highlight the difference:
El arqueólogo halló una antigua tumba.
(The archaeologist found an ancient tomb.)
(This emphasizes a significant or important discovery.)

Encontré mi teléfono en la cocina.
(I found my phone in the kitchen.)
(This is a more casual, everyday example.)

In summary:
Hallar is often used in more formal, literary, or intellectual contexts.
Encontrar is used in everyday conversation and can apply to both physical and abstract findings.

Second explanation:
Synonms but:

“Hallar” implies knowing where something is, whereas “Encontrar” means you have what you where looking for.

Hallar means to find (as result of searching), while encontrar has a wider meaning, it’s more like to find including finding by chance or to encounter, as in the meaning to meet someone.

Hallar means to come upon someone or something that is sought.

Same as hallar, encontrar means to find something or someone. No matter whether you’ve been looking for it or not.

Question 110

24 hours

Answer 110

las venticuatro horas

Question 111

to stay, to remain

Answer 111

permanecer

Present
yo permanezco

Question 112

the end of the week

Answer 112

al final de la semana

Question 113

to drown

Answer 113

ahogar(se)

Question 114

the article

Answer 114

el artículo

Question 115

in advance

Answer 115

por adelantado

Question 116

race

Answer 116

la carrera

Question 117

someone

Answer 117

alguien

Question 118

something

Answer 118

algo

Question 118

nobody, no one

Answer 118

nadie

Question 119

one, some

Answer 119

un(a), unos/unas

Question 120

shoe store

Answer 120

zapatería

Question 121

really ugly

Answer 121

feísimo/a

Question 122

hairdresser

Answer 122

el peluquero / la peluquera

Question 123

haircut

Answer 123

el corte de pelo

Question 124

self-esteem

Answer 124

la autoestima

Question 125

yes indeed

Answer 125

eso sí

Question 126

loyal

Answer 126

leal

Question 127

faithful

Answer 127

fiel

Question 128

a few

Answer 128

un rato

Question 129

so

Answer 129

así que

Question 130

there’s no rush

Answer 130

no hay apuro

Question 131

a small or given amount of time

Answer 131

el rato

Question 132

to specialize

Answer 132

especializar

Question 133

to warn

Answer 133

avisarse

Question 134

enormous

Answer 134

enorme

Question 135

to major

Answer 135

especializar

Question 136

a semester abroad

Answer 136

el semestre en el extranjero

Question 137

as soon as possible

Answer 137

cuanto antes

Question 138

THAT WAY, you can xyz

Answer 138

así

Question 139

within a year

Answer 139

dentro un año

Question 139

to need (alternative)

Answer 139

hacer falta

Question 140

all of this

Answer 140

todo esto

Question 140

the proposal

Answer 140

la propuesta

Question 141

to reach, to achieve

Answer 141

alcanzar

Alcanzar:

Meaning: It primarily means “to reach” or “to attain” in the sense of physically arriving at a destination or achieving a goal. It has a connotation of reaching something after some effort or distance.
Usage: It is often used when referring to reaching a place, a point in time, or a goal that requires effort to reach.
Example: Alcancé la cima de la montaña. (I reached the top of the mountain.)
Additional nuance: It can also mean “to catch up” with someone or something, like alcanzar a alguien (to catch up to someone).
Lograr:

Meaning: This verb focuses more on the success or achievement of something, often implying that a goal or an objective has been attained, especially after working hard for it.
Usage: It is used more when talking about accomplishing or achieving something, particularly in a context of success or completion of a task.
Example: Logré terminar mi proyecto a tiempo. (I managed to finish my project on time.)
Additional nuance: Lograr carries a sense of successful fulfillment, often in a goal-oriented context.
Key Difference:
Alcanzar tends to refer more to the physical act of reaching or getting to a place or a point, while lograr is used for achieving goals or success in more abstract or non-physical contexts.

Question 142

detail

Answer 142

el detalle

Question 143

scholarship

Answer 143

la beca

Question 144

advisor

Answer 144

El asesor / la asesora

Question 145

counsler

Answer 145

el consejero / la consejera

Question 146

as usual

Answer 146

de costumbre

Question 147

to get lost

Answer 147

perderse

Question 148

along the way

Answer 148

por el camino

Question 149

career

Answer 149

la carrera

Also means THE RACE

Question 150

likely

Answer 150

probable, probablemente

Question 151

to distribute

Answer 151

Repartir

• often focuses on dividing and giving something to people, especially in a smaller or more personal context, like dividing tasks or portions.

In Spanish, both repartir and distribuir can translate to “to distribute” or “to share,” but there are some nuances in their usage that make them different. Let’s break it down:

1. Repartir
   Meaning: “Repartir” refers to dividing or sharing something among people, often in a more informal or personal sense. It often implies breaking something into portions and giving those portions to people.
   Context: It’s commonly used in everyday situations, like sharing food, dividing a prize, or handing out something.
   Example:

Voy a repartir las cartas entre todos.
(I’m going to deal the cards to everyone.)

Nosotros vamos a repartir la pizza.
(We’re going to divide up the pizza.)

In this case, “repartir” is more about splitting or sharing something physically.

2. Distribuir
   Meaning: “Distribuir” is a more formal term, and it refers to distributing things more systematically or on a larger scale, like goods, products, or information. It often implies a planned or organized distribution.
   Context: This verb is used in more formal or professional situations, like logistics, business, or when distributing something to a large number of people.
   Example:

La empresa distribuye productos a toda la región.
(The company distributes products throughout the region.)

El gobierno distribuyó ayudas a las familias afectadas.
(The government distributed aid to the affected families.)

“Distribuir” often suggests a broader, more organized distribution, not necessarily involving personal interaction or informal sharing.

Key Differences:
Repartir: More casual and often refers to dividing or sharing something among people, sometimes in a more personal or informal way.
Distribuir: More formal and systematic, often used for larger-scale distribution, whether it’s products, resources, or information.
Example to highlight the difference:
El profesor reparte los exámenes al final de la clase.
(The teacher hands out the exams at the end of class.)

La empresa distribuye los exámenes a todas las escuelas.
(The company distributes the exams to all the schools.)

Question 152

the contest

Answer 152

el concurso