Chapter 19: The Present Subjunctive Flashcards

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1
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John knows that I live in Madrid.

A

Juan sabe que (yo) vivo en Madrid.

Certainty: indicative mood

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John knew that we would travel to Ecuador.

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Juan sabía que íbamos a viajar a Ecuador.

Certainty: indicative mood

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I hope that you can come tomorrow.

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Espero que vengas mañana.

Uncertainty: venir in present subjunctive

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Q

We will buy the car even if it costs a lot.

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Comparemos el auto aunque cueste mucho.

Uncertainty: costar in present subjunctive

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We doubt that Martha will come tonight.

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Dudamos que Marta venga esta noche.

Doubt: venir in present subjunctive

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They insist that we call before eight o´clock.

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Insisten que llamemos antes de las ocho.

Demand: llamar in present subjunctive

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Julie and I wish you a nice day.

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Julia y yo deseamos que pases un día feliz.

Hope or desire: pasar in present subjunctive

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They are afraid that you won´t come back home tomorrow.

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(Ellos) temen que (tú) no vuelvas mañana a casa.

Emotions and feelings: volver in present subjunctive

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We need a secretary who is bilingual.

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Necesitamos una secretaria que sea bilingüe.

Indefinite, or nonexistent person or thing: ser in present subjunctive

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I hope that you win the lottery!

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¡Espero que ganes la lotería!

Desire, hope: ganar in present subjunctive

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I am happy that you (Uds) can dine with me.

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(Yo) me alegro de que Uds. puedan cenar conmigo.

Emotions and feelings: poder in present subjunctive

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I want an apartment with a big kitchen.

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Quiero un apartamento que tenga una cocina grande.

Indefinite or nonexistent person or item: tener in present subjunctive

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13
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I don´t know anyone who wants to help this community.

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No conozco a nadie que quiera ayudar a esta comunidad.

Indefinite or nonexistent person or item: querer in present subjunctive

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14
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It is necessary that you (Uds) sign this letter.

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Es necesario que Uds. firmen esta carta.

(Impersonal expressions with opinions and suggestions: firmar in present subjunctive).

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15
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(It think) It may rain tomorrow.

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Es posible que llueva esta tarde.

Impersonal expressions with opinions and suggestions: llover in present subjunctive.

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Present subjunctive of bailar (paradigm)

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Baile
Bailes
Baile
Bailemos
Bailéis
Bailen
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Present subjunctive of beber (paradigm)

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Beba
Bebas
Beba
Bebamos
Bebáis
Beban
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Present subjunctive of escribir (paradigm)

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Escriba
Escribas
Escriba
Escribamos
Escribáis
Escriban
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Present subjunctive of destruir

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Destruya
Destruyas
Destruya
Destruyamos
Destruyáis
Destruyan
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Present subjunctive of hacer

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Haga
Hagas
Haga
Hagamos
Hagáis
Hagan
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Present subjunctive of querer

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Quiera
Quieras
Quiera
Queramos
Queráis
Quieran
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Present subjunctive of salir

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Salga
Salgas
Salga
Salgamos
Salgáis
Salgan
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Present subjunctive of tener

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Tenga
Tengas
Tenga
Tengamos
Tengáis
Tengan
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Present subjunctive of ver

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Vea
Veas
Vea
Veamos
Veáis
Vean
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Present subjunctive of mentir

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Mienta
Mientas
Mienta
Mintamos
Mintáis
Mientan
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Present subjunctive of dormir

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Duerma
Duermas
Duerma
Durmamos
Durmáis
Duerman
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Present subjunctive of pedir

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Pida
Pidas
Pida
Pidamos
Pidáis
Pidan
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Present subjunctive of coger

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Coja
Cojas
Coja
Cojamos
Cojáis
Cojan
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Present subjunctive of conocer

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Conozca
Conozcas
Conozca
Conozcamos
Conozcáis
Conozcan
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30
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Present subjunctive of dirigir

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Dirija
Dirijas
Dirija
Dirijamos
Dirijáis
Dirijan
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Present subjunctive of distinguir

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Distinga
Distingas
Distinga
Distingamos
Distingáis
Distingan
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Present subjunctive of buscar

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Busque
Busques
Busque
Busquemos
Busquéis
Busquen
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Present subjunctive of apagar

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Apague
Apagues
Apague
Apaguemos
Apaguéis
Apaguen
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34
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Present subjunctive of abrazar

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Abrace
Abraces
Abrace
Abracemos
Abracéis
Abracen
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Present subjunctive of dedicar

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Dedique
Dediques
Dedique
Dediquemos
Dediquéis
Dediquen
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36
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Present subjunctive of explicar

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Explique
Expliques
Explique
Expliquemos
Expliquéis
Expliquen
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Present subjunctive of llegar

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Llegue
Llegues
Llegue
Lleguemos
Lleguéis
Lleguen
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Present subjunctive of pagar

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Pague
Pagues
Pague
Paguemos
Paguéis
Paguen
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Present subjunctive of sacar

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Saque
Saques
Saque
Saquemos
Saquéis
Saquen
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Present subjunctive of tocar

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Toque
Toques
Toque
Toquemos
Toquéis
Toquen
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Present subjunctive of dar

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Dé
Dés
Dé
Demos
Deis
Den
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Present subjunctive of estar

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Esté
Estés
Esté
Estemos
Estéis
Estén
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43
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Present subjunctive of ir

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Vaya
Vayas
Vaya
Vayamos
Vayáis
Vayan
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Present subjunctive of saber

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Sepa
Sepas
Sepa
Sepamos
Sepáis
Sepan
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45
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Present subjunctive of ser

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Sea
Seas
Sea
Seamos
Seáis
Sean
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46
Q

My father wants me to prepare dinner.

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Mi padre quiere que yo prepare la cena.

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47
Q

I want you to buy the ticket.

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Quiero que (tú) compres el billete.

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48
Q

I need to buy the ticket.

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(Yo) necesito comprar el billete.

(If the subject of the subordinate clause is the same as the subject of the main clause, use an infinitive, not the subjunctive).

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49
Q

To advise, give advice to someone

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Aconsejar

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50
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To insist

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Insistir en

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51
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To prefer

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Preferir

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52
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To recommend, advise

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Recomendar

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53
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To suggest

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Sugerir

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54
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I advise you to sign now.

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Yo te aconsejo que tú firmes ahora.

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55
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Joaquin insists that you go to his home.

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Joaquín insiste en que tú vayas a su casa.

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56
Q

We prefer that the children watch this movie.

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Preferimos que los niños vean esta película.

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57
Q

They suggest that we arrive early.

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(Ellos) sugieren que lleguemos temprano.

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58
Q

To tell, order

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Decir

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59
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To require, call for, demand

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Exigir

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60
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To tell, order, give orders

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Mandar

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61
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To allow, permit

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Permitir

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62
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To prohibit, forbid

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Prohibir

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63
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Alina says that you should prepare the snack now.

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Alina dice que prepares la merienda ahora.

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64
Q

The owner requires that I pay my rent the first day of every month.

A

El dueño exige que yo pague mi alquiler el día primero de cada mes.

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65
Q

The sergeant orders you to open the doors.

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El sargento manda que abras las puertas.

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66
Q

The law prohibits smoking (Uds) cigarettes here.

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La ley prohíbe que fumen cigarillos aquí.

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67
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To wish, desire

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Desear

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68
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To hope, expect

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Esperar

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69
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To want, expect

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Querer

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70
Q

Doris wants you (Uds.) to travel with her.

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Doris quiere que Uds. viajen con ella.

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71
Q

I hope that my sister will live with me.

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Espero que mi hermana viva conmigo.

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72
Q

The teacher wants the children to learn Spanish.

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El maestro quiere que los niños aprendan español.

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73
Q

I wish that, I hope that, God willing

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Ojalá (que)

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74
Q

I hope that you win! (Ojalá)

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¡Ojalá que puedas ganar!

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75
Q

I hope it doesn´t snow tonight. (Ojalá)

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Ojalá que no nieve esta noche.

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76
Q

God willing, we´ll win this game.

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Ojalá que ganemos este partido.

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77
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To doubt

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Dudar

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78
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To not believe

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No creer

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79
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Not to be convinced about

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No estar convencido/a de

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80
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To not be sure about

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No estar seguro/a de

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81
Q

To not thing

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No pensar

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82
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To not suppose

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No suponer(se)

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83
Q

We doubt that you will take these lamps to your living room.

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Dudamos que tú lleves estas lámparas a para tu sala.

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84
Q

I do not believe that you (Uds) can buy this fabulous car.

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No creo que Uds. puedan comprar este auto fabuloso.

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85
Q

I am not convinced that you (Uds) are members of our family.

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No estoy convencido de que Uds. sean miembros de nuestra familia.

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86
Q

Lina is not sure that they will return her money.

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Lina no es segura de que devuelvan su dinero.

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87
Q

The coach does not think that you can lower your weight in two weeks.

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El entrenador no piensa que puedas bajar de peso en dos semanas.

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88
Q

It is not thought that the hurricane will affect Puerto Rico.

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No se supone que el huracán afecte a Puerto Rico.

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89
Q

They are not sure that Laura works here.

They are sure that Laura works here.

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Ellos no están seguros de que Laura trabaje aquí.

Ellos están seguros de que Laura trabaja aquí.

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90
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I do not think that you (Ud) can leave the hospital now.

I think that you (Ud) can leave the hospital now.

A

No pienso que Ud pueda salir del hospital ahora.

Pienso que Ud. puede salir del hospital ahora.

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91
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Unless

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A menos que

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92
Q

Before

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Antes (de) que

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93
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Although, even though

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Aunque

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94
Q

When

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Cuando

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95
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After

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Después (de) que

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96
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In case

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En caso de que

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97
Q

Until

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Hasta que

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98
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While

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Mientras que

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99
Q

In order that, so that

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Para que

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100
Q

Without

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Sin que

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101
Q

As soon as

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Tan pronto como

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102
Q

We will leave at ten o´clock tonight unless your brother does not get here.

A

Salimos a las diez de la noche a menos que tu hermano no llegue aquí.

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103
Q

We will not buy the apartment before the lawyer reads the contract.

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No compramos el apartamento antes de que el abogado lea el contrato.

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104
Q

We need to visit Anne even if it rains a lot.

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Necesitamos visitar a Ana aunque llueva mucho.

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105
Q

We will have dinner after little Peter finishes his homework.

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Cenaremos después que Pedrito termine la tarea.

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106
Q

I will help you clean the house so that you can rest.

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Te ayudaré a limpiar la casa para que tú descanses.

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107
Q

I will work with Ileana until she leaves the office.

A

Trabajo con Ileana hasta que ella salga de la oficina.

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108
Q

Carlos will answer as soon as he can.

A

Carlos contestará tan pronto como pueda.

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109
Q

Juan always answers when I call him.

A

Juan siempre me contesta cuando yo lo llamo.

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110
Q

Even though it is not expensive, we are not going to buy this sofa.

A

Aunque no es caro, no vamos a comprar este sofá.

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111
Q

To be glad, happy

A

Alegrarse de

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112
Q

To be sorry, regret

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Sentir

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113
Q

To be surprised

A

Sorprenderse (de)

114
Q

To fear, suspect

A

Temer

115
Q

To be afraid of, fear

A

Tener miedo de

116
Q

They are happy that you will graduate this summer.

A

Ellos se alegran que tú te gradúes este verano.

117
Q

I am sorry that you (Uds) cannot have dinner with me.

A

Siento mucho que Uds. no puedan cenar conmigo.

118
Q

My daughter is surprised that her friends are here!

A

¡Mi hija se sorprende de que sus amigas estén aquí.

119
Q

I am afraid that you may fail this math exam.

A

Temo que no pases este examen de matemáticas.

120
Q

I am afraid that the thieves may steal my car.

A

Tengo miedo de que los ladrones roben mi auto.

121
Q

We are delighted that you are participating in this meeting.

A

Estamos encantados que participes en esta reunión.

122
Q

I am happy that my boyfriend is coming tonight.

A

Estoy feliz que mi novio vengan esta noche.

123
Q

Luisa is worried that you may miss the flight.

A

Luisa está preocupada que tú pierdas el vuelo.

124
Q

It is doubtful that

A

Es dudoso que

125
Q

It is important that

A

Es importante que

126
Q

It is impossible that

A

Es imposible que

127
Q

It is a shame/pity that

A

Es (una) lástima que

128
Q

It is better that (2)

A

Es mejor que

Más vale que

129
Q

It is necessary that

A

Es necesario que

130
Q

It is possible that

A

Es posible que

131
Q

It is probable that

A

Es probable que

132
Q

It is fantastic that

A

Es fantástico que

133
Q

It is incredible that/it is unbelievable that

A

Es increíble que

134
Q

It is terrible that

A

Es terrible que

135
Q

It is doubtful that we will write this letter tonight.

A

Es dudoso que escribamos esta carta esta noche.

136
Q

It is important that you keep a copy of this document in your office.

A

Es importante que guardes una copia de este documento en tu oficina.

137
Q

It is a pity that you don´t have access to the Internet at home.

A

Es una lástima que no tengas acceso a la Internet en casa.

138
Q

It is necessary that we learn other languages.

A

Es necesario que aprendamos otros idiomas.

139
Q

It is very probable that it will rain tomorrow.

A

Es muy probable que llueva mañana.

140
Q

It is better that we study for the test. (Es mejor que)

A

Es mejor que estudiemos para pasar la prueba.

141
Q

It is better that you drive slowly on this road! (Más vale que)

A

¡Más vale que manejes (OR conduzcas) despacio en esta carretera!

142
Q

It is certain that

A

Es cierto que

143
Q

It is true

A

Es verdad que

144
Q

It is obvious that

A

Es obvio que

145
Q

It is certain that my parents come today.

A

Es cierto que mis padres vienen hoy.

Impersonal expressions that express certainty govern the indicative mood

146
Q

It is obvious that you are happy.

A

Es obvio que tú estás alegre.

Impersonal expressions that express certainty govern the indicative mood

147
Q

I have friends that help me a lot.

I don´t have friends that help me a lot.

A

Tengo amigos que me ayudan mucho.

No tengo amigos que me ayuden mucho.

148
Q

Carlos found someone who speaks German and French.

Carlos did not find anyone who speaks German and French.

A

Carlos encontró a alguien que habla alemán y francés.

Carlos no encontró a nadie que hable alemán y francés.

149
Q

They do not know anyone who lives in Caracas.

A

(Ellos) no conocen a nadie que viva en Caracas.

150
Q

Do you (Ud.) know anyone who can buy my car?

A

¿Conoce Ud. a alguien que pueda comprar mi auto?

151
Q

I want a house that has a swimming pool.

A

Quiero una casa que tenga una piscina.

152
Q

He needs a job that pays well.

A

Necesita un trabajo que pague bien.

153
Q

We´re hoping to find a doctor who can cure this disease.

A

Esperamos encontrar un médico que sepa curar esta enfermedad.

154
Q

They´re looking for a professor who gives easy exams.

A

Buscan un profesor que dé exámenes fáciles.

155
Q

I´m looking for someone who can help me.

A

Busco a alguien que me pueda ayudar.

156
Q

I need my sister, who knows how to solve this problem.

A

Necesito a mi hermana, que sabe solucionar este problema.

(If the one wants, needs or is looking for something or someone that exists, then the subordinate clause is in the indicative).

157
Q

I´m looking for a person who speaks Spanish. (I´ve not yet met such a person).
I´m looking for a person who speaks Spanish. (I think she got lost, and might be in trouble).

A

Busco una persona que hable español.
Busco a una persona que habla español.

(When the person is not known, the ¨a¨ is omitted, except with
Alguien).

158
Q

I´m going to get my daughter, who can help me.

A

Voy a buscar mi hija, que me puede ayudar.

Buscar can express “to get”

159
Q

Go get the keys, they´re in the kitchen.

A

Ve a buscar las llaves, están en la cocina.

Buscar can express “to get”

160
Q

I hope to get a job.

A

Espero conseguir trabajo.

161
Q

He´s trying to get the money.

A

Está tratando obtener el dinero.

162
Q

The girl gets red when she is embarrassed.

A

La chica se pone roja cuando tiene vergüenza.

163
Q

I get sad when I think about my parents.

A

Me pongo triste cuando pienso en mis padres.

164
Q

Put your coat on. You´re going to get sick.

A

Abrígate. Te vas a poner enfermo.

(Poner enfermo is used in European Spanish instead of enfermarse).

165
Q

To get bored

A

Aburrirse

166
Q

To get tired

A

Cansarse

167
Q

To get angry (Spain)

A

Enfadarse

168
Q

To get sick

A

Enfermarse

169
Q

To get angry (Latin America)

A

Enojarse

170
Q

To get rich

A

Enriquecerse

171
Q

To get drunk

A

Emborracharse

172
Q

To get excited

A

Emocionarse

173
Q

To get frustrated

A

Frustrarse

174
Q

To get hurt

A

Herirse

175
Q

To get better

A

Mejorarse

176
Q

To get lost

A

Perderse

177
Q

To get worried

A

Preocuparse

178
Q

I´m not going to order dessert—I don´t want to get fat.

A

No voy a pedir postre, pues no quiero ponerme gordo.

179
Q

She can´t walk that far. She gets tired.

A

Ella no puede caminar esa distancia. Se cansa.

180
Q

We always use the GPS because we don´t want to get lost.

A

Siempre usamos el sistema de SPG porque no queremos perdernos. (Sistema de Posicionamiento Global)

181
Q

I hope you all don´t get mad at me.

A

Espero que no se enojen conmigo.

182
Q

The important thing is that everyone is all right.

A

Lo importante es que todos están bien.

183
Q

The important thing is that I find work.

A

Lo importante es que yo encuentre trabajo.

184
Q

It´s important that you come to class tomorrow.

A

Lo importante es que vengas a clase mañana.

185
Q

It´s ridiculous that he doesn´t treat him with more respect.

A

Es ridículo que él no lo trate con más respeto.

186
Q

It´s a shame that they are sick.

A

Es una lástima que estén enfermos.

187
Q

You need to practice. (Es necesario)

A

Es necesario que practiques.

188
Q

It´s absolutely necessary that we protect our natural resources.

A

Es imprescindible que protejamos los recursos naturales.

189
Q

Come (Uds) to my house.

A

Ven a mi casa.

190
Q

I´m coming to your house/I´m going to your house.

A

Voy a tu casa.

191
Q

Go (Ud.) to the market.

A

Ve al mercado.

192
Q

(The doorbell rings)—I´m coming!

A

(Suena el timbre)—¡Voy!

193
Q

It´s necessary that you (Ud.) fill out this form.

A

Es necesario que rellene este formulario.

194
Q

What shape is this object?

It´s a triangle.

A

¿De qué forma es este objeto?

Es un triángulo.

195
Q

Subjunctive forms aren´t hard to learn.

A

Las formas del subjuntivo no son difíciles de aprender.

196
Q

Use the infinitive form after a preposition.

A

Usa la forma del infinitivo después de una preposición.

197
Q

They´re going to form a protest group.

A

Van a formar un grupo de protesta.

198
Q

There must be a faster way to do this. (3)

A

Debe de haber alguna forma de hacer esto más rápido.
…alguna manera…
…algún modo…

199
Q

I do it like this. (3)

A

Yo lo hago de esta forma así.
…de esta manera…
…de este modo…

200
Q

It´s really cold, but I´m going to wear my new sandals anyway. (3).

A

Hace mucho frío, pero voy a llevar mis nuevas sandalias de todas formas.
…de todas maneras.
…de todos modos.

201
Q

Sometimes she behaves badly, but I love her anyway. (3)

A

A veces se porta muy mal, pero la quiero de todas formas.
…de todas maneras.
…de todos modos.

202
Q

The application for entrance into that university is long and detailed.

A

La solicitud para la entrada a aquella universidad es muy larga y detallada.

(La solicitud = application in the sense of a document to gain privileges)

203
Q

Are you going to apply for the job?

A

¿Vas (tú) a solicitar el puesto?

(Solicitar = to apply, in the sense of taking the steps to gain a post or position).

204
Q

They´re going to apply three coats of paint to the walls.

A

Van a aplicar tres manos de pintura a las paredes.

Aplicar = to apply, in the sense of putting a layer of a substance onto something

205
Q

You should apply sunscreen before going out.

A

Deberías aplicar protector del sol antes de salir.

Aplicar = to apply, in the sense of putting a layer of a substance onto something

206
Q

The rule applies to all students, including seniors.

A

La regla se aplica a todos los estudiantes, incluso a los que están en su último año.

(Aplicarse = to apply, in the sense that a rule or guideline is in effect).

207
Q

I hardly earn anything. It´s not worth the trouble to keep on working here.

A

No gano casi nada. No vale la pena seguir trabajando aquí.

208
Q

Pay attention to the details. It´s worthwhile to fill the application form out carefully.

A

Pon atención a los detalles. Vale la pena llenar la solicitud con cuidado.

209
Q

Her son is marrying a girl who is a real treasure.

A

Su hijo se casa con una chica que realmente vale la pena.

210
Q

That girl is studying medicine and engineering at the same time.

A

Esa chica estudia medicina e ingeniería a la vez.

211
Q

I´m going to the conference with Margarita and Ines.

A

Voy al congreso con Margarita e Inés.

212
Q

We have to make sure that we lock the door.

A

Tenemos que asegurarnos de cerrar la puerta con llave.

213
Q

Make sure you review the subjunctive forms.

A

Asegúrate de repasar las formas del subjuntivo.

214
Q

Hey, Luis, are you busy?

A

Oye, Luis, ¿estás ocupado?

215
Q

Excuse me, sir—did you drop this notebook?

A

Oiga señor—¿Se le cayó este cuaderno?

216
Q

I´m asking you to come to office right now.

A

Te pido que vengas a la oficina ahora mismo.

217
Q

He always asks me to speak more slowly.

A

Él siempre me pide que hable más despacio.

218
Q

To beg

A

Rogar

219
Q

To beg (on one knee)

A

Suplicar

220
Q

To implore, beseech, beg on both knees

A

Implorar

221
Q

I beg you (Ud) to help me.

A

Le ruego que me ayude.

222
Q

They beg him to give them money. (Suplicar)

A

Le suplican que les dé dinero.

223
Q

We beseech you (Uds) not to go out into the street.

A

Les imploramos que no vayan a la calle.

224
Q

Will you help me?

A

¿Me ayudas?

225
Q

Will you do me a favor?

A

¿Me haces un favor?

226
Q

Will you (Ud) write us a letter?

A

¿Nos escribe una carta?

227
Q

Will you give us the instructions?

A

¿Nos das las instrucciones?

228
Q

Help me!

A

¡Ayúdame!

229
Q

Send me an email.

A

Mándame un email.

230
Q

Write us a letter.

A

Escríbanos una carta.

231
Q

Give us the instructions.

A

Danos las instrucciones.

232
Q

Do me a favor and call me tonight. (Sarcastic)

A

Hazme el favor de llamarme esta noche.

233
Q

I always try to finish my work before I go home.

A

Siempre trato de terminar mi trabajo antes de volver a casa.

234
Q

What´s it about?

It´s about a personal matter.

A

¿De qué se trata?

Se trata un asunto personal.

235
Q

The teacher always offers to help us. (la profesora)

A

La profesora siempre se ofrece para ayudarnos.

ofrecerse: to offer to do something for somebody else

236
Q

What can I do for you?

A

¿Qué se te ofrece?

237
Q

Can I help you?

A

¿Te ayudo?

238
Q

Can I lend you (Uds) the money?

A

¿Les presto el dinero?

239
Q

Do you want me to help you?

A

¿Quieres que te ayude?

240
Q

Do you (Uds) still want me to lend you the money?

A

¿Quieren Uds. que les preste el dinero?

241
Q

Of course I’ll go with you.

A

Por supuesto te acompaño.

242
Q

Are we still going to Cancun for spring break?

Of course!

A

¿Siempre vamos a Cancún para el descanso de primavera?

¡Por supuesto!

243
Q

He lends it to me.

A

Me lo presta.

244
Q

They’re lending it to you.

A

Te lo prestan.

245
Q

He lends it to her.

A

Se lo presta (a ella).

246
Q

They’re lending it to you all.

A

Se lo prestan (a Uds).

247
Q

to give

A

dar

248
Q

to tell

A

decir

249
Q

to teach/show

A

enseñar

250
Q

to send (2)

A

enviar

mandar

251
Q

to explain

A

explicar

252
Q

to show

A

mostrar

253
Q

to offer

A

ofrecer

254
Q

She gives me a lot of presents.

She gives them to me.

A

Ella me da muchos regalos.

Me los da.

255
Q

They tell us their secrets.

They tell them to us.

A

Ellos nos dicen sus secretos.

Nos los dicen.

256
Q

You all tell us the truth.

You all tell it to us.

A

Ustedes nos dicen la verdad.

Nos la dicen.

257
Q

We’re offering you the tickets.

We’re offering them to you.

A

Nosotros te ofrecemos los boletos.

Te los ofrecemos.

258
Q

to borrow

A

pedir que prestar (subj)

259
Q

I’m going to give you the keys.

I’m going to give them to you (2)

A

Te voy a dar las llaves.

Te las voy a dar. Voy a dártelas.

260
Q

He’s lending me his car.

He’s lending it to me. (2)

A

Me está prestando su carro.

Me lo está prestando. Está prestándomelo.

261
Q

I’m going to give the keys to YOU. Not to your brother.

A

Te voy a dar las llaves a ti. No a tu hermano.

262
Q

He’s lending the car to ME. not to you.

A

Me presta el carro a mí. No a ti.

263
Q

My friend takes really good notes.

A

Mi amigo toma muy buenos apuntes.

(apuntes: notes, in the sense of a transcription or written comments).

264
Q

I hope I get a good grade in this course.

A

Espero sacar una buena nota en este curso.

(nota: a grade, as in a class).

265
Q

Sonia, why are you always late?

I’m sorry, ma’am, it’s that I have to work before coming to class.

A

Sonia, ¿por qué siempre llegas tarde?

Lo siento, señora, es que tengo que trabajar antes de venir a clase.

266
Q

I don’t like to miss a class.

A

No me gusta perder una clase.

perder can mean “to miss” in the sense of not experiencing something, or arriving too late

267
Q

Hurry up, I don’t want to miss the train.

A

Apúrate, no quiero perder el tren.

perder can mean “to miss” in the sense of missing the train

268
Q

It’s a shame that you missed the party.

A

Es una lástima que te hayas perdido la fiesta.

perderse: to fail to experience something

269
Q

I miss you a lot. (extrañar)

A

Te extraño mucho.

use extrañar or echar to mean “miss” in the sense of lamenting the absence of a person or place

270
Q

I miss my parents a lot.

A

Echo mucho de menos a mis padres.

use extrañar or echar to mean “miss” in the sense of lamenting the absence of a person or place

271
Q

Three pages are missing from the magazine.

A

Faltan tres páginas de la revista.

faltar: to miss, in the sense that something is missing

272
Q

He’s never missed a day from work

A

Nunca ha faltado al trabajo.

faltar a: can be used for missing work or school

273
Q

He missed! (the 3-point shot)

A

¡Falló!

fallar: to miss a goal

274
Q

I work hard because I don’t want to let you down.

A

Trabajo duro porque no quiero fallarte.

fallar + indirect object: to let someone down

275
Q

I missed three questions.

A

Se me pasaron (por alto) tres preguntas.

(pasar (por alto) : to miss in the sense of not getting something right).

276
Q

I agreed to meet Alfredo for lunch.

A

Quedé con Alfredo para almorzar.

277
Q

We agreed to get together at eight o’clock.

A

Quedamos en reunirnos a las ocho.

278
Q

Then will you pick me up at five o’clock?

OK. (agreed)

A

Entonces, ¿pasas por mí a las cinco?

De acuerdo.

279
Q

I’ll call you (Uds) as soon as I reach Madrid.

A

Los llamo en cuanto llegue a Bogotá.

280
Q

I’ll leave this job as soon as I have the money I need to buy the house.

A

Dejaré este trabajo en cuanto tenga el dinero que necesito para comprar la casa.

281
Q

I saw Olga yesterday with a group of her girlfriends. By the way, do you still go out with her?

A

Ayer vi a Olga con un grupo de sus amigas. Por cierto, ¿sigues saliendo con ella?

282
Q

Don’t hesitate to contact me if you need anything.

A

No dudes en contactarme si necesitas algo.

no dudar en: don’t hesitate to