Lo que + verb + subject for emphasis Flashcards
1
Q
If we want to express “how much something happens” in a sentence, in a context that implies surprise for the speaker, we can use this structure in Spanish:
A
¡Lo que + verb +subject!
this way, the speaker emphasises/intensifies the action.
It is more common to find this structure used in exclamatory sentences but they can also be part of a statement or a question.
2
Q
This handbag cost me so much
A
¡Lo que me ha costado este bolso!
3
Q
Your mum talks so much!
A
¡Lo que charla tu madre!
4
Q
They are going to charge us so much for this lunch!
A
¡Lo que nos van a cobrar por este almuerzo!
5
Q
Did you notice how much Juan has drunk?
A
¿Has notado lo que ha bebido Juan?
6
Q
I hadn’t noticed how much we’d paid for the wine.
A
No había notado lo que habíamos pagado por el vino.
