Unit 6 Lesson 4: ¡Lo Compré!

Question 1

What is a direct objects

Answer 1

Direct objects are nouns that receive the action of a verb.

Question 2

I bought the necklace. → Compré el collar.

In the sentence, the direct object is the necklace, or el collar.

In Spanish or English, you can substitute the direct object with a pronoun:

Answer 2

• I bought the necklace. → I bought it.
• Compré el collar. → Lo compré.

Question 3

When you substitute the direct object in Spanish with the direct object pronoun, you need to think about the following things:

Answer 3

• the gender of the noun
• the number of the noun (Is it singular or plural?)
• the position of the direct object pronoun

Question 4

What do we replace el collar with the pronoun lo

Answer 4

el collar is masculine and singular, so you use the pronoun lo.

Question 5

The direct object pronoun can appear attached to infinitives and affirmative commands:

Answer 5

Voy a comprarlo. I am going to buy it.
Cómpralo. Buy it.

Question 6

I bought the bracelet. → I bought it.

Answer 6

Compré la pulsera. → La compré. (La pulsera is singular and feminine.)

Question 7

Juan bought the sunglasses. → He bought them.

Answer 7

Compró los anteojos de sol. → Los compró. (Los anteojos de sol is plural and masculine.)

Question 8

I looked at the ties. → I looked at them.

Answer 8

Miré las corbatas. → Las miré. (Las corbatas is plural and feminine.)

Question 9

The direct object pronouns in Spanish can also be used as a substitute for people:
I helped Victoria yesterday. → I helped her yesterday.

Answer 9

Ayudé a Victoria ayer. → La ayudé.

Question 10

The direct object pronouns in Spanish can also be used as a substitute for people:
I looked for the girls yesterday. → I looked for them yesterday.

Answer 10

Busqué a las chicas ayer. → Las busqué ayer.

Question 10

Argentina is known for its

Answer 10

asado, or barbecue.

Question 11

Why does Argentine cusine flavor vary

Answer 11

From Spanish to Italian influences, as well as indigenous influences, Argentine cuisine is as flavorful as it is varied.

Question 12

The ? is considered an Argentine national dish.

Answer 12

asado

Question 12

How are meats cooked duing asado

Answer 12

Beef and other meats are cooked on a grill over an open flame.

Question 13

What is asado in Argentina culture

Answer 13

An asado is both a social event and a barbecuing technique in Argentina.

Question 14

Because of its large immigrant influx in the early to mid-twentieth century, Argentine cuisine has also been influenced by the cuisines of

Answer 14

Europe and the Middle East.

Question 15

Where did many immigrants come from

Answer 15

Many immigrants came to Argentina from España and Italy, and they brought Mediterranean cuisine with them.

Question 16

What foods did Italians introduce

Answer 16

Italians introduced pizza, pasta, gnocchi (a pasta made from potatoes), ravioli, cannelloni, and polenta.

Question 17

One dish that you can find all over Argentina is called

Answer 17

milanesa

Question 18

What is milanesa

Answer 18

Milanesas are thin cuts of veal that are breaded and fried. This dish is even more common than the asad