Perfect Infinitive Flashcards
1
Q
What does the Perfect Infinitive refer to?
A
Action that occurred before the action of the main verb - only when the subject of both verbs is the same
E.g Espero Haber terminado antes del mediodía (I hope to have finished by noon)
2
Q
How do you form the Perfect Infinitive?
A
Infinitive of the auxiliary verb “HABER” + Past participle of the verb
E.g haber hablando (To have spoken)
3
Q
What examples are their of the uses of the Perfect infinitive?
A
Modify the verb in the main clause
E.g Se disculpó por haber olvidado (He apologised for forgetting)
Modify the adjective in the main clause
E.g Estoy encantada de haberte visto (I’m delighted to see you
The preposition “Despúes”
E.g Después de haber comido fui al parque
(After eating I went to the park)
