Verbal Periphrasis - with participle Flashcards
What is verbal periphrasis?
the combination of two verbs, sometimes linked by a preposition or relative pronoun, being the first verb the one that is conjugated and the second verb the one that always stays in the infinitive, gerund, or participle form.
Is there a preposition linking verbs in case of verbal periphrasis with participle?
No
How many common types of verbal perhiphrasis with participle? What are they?
6. Llevar + participio, Andar + participio Tener + participio Ir + participio Dar + participio Ser + participio
Llevar + participio indicates …?
an action has been happening for some time but it’s still not completed.
Andar + participio is used …?
a situation that has been going on for too long.
Tener + participio expresses …?
an action completed in the past.
Ir + participio refers to …?
an action that is happening now.
Dar + participio is used …?
to express that an action was concluded unilaterally.
Ser + participio is used …?
to form the passive voice.
La Sagrada Familia fue diseñada por Antonio Gaudí.
The Sagrada Familia was designed by Antonio Gaudi.
What preposition usually use with dar + participio?
is usually found with the preposition “por” linking the two verbs and it
El profesor dio por explicada la lección aunque los alumnos no la entendieron.
The professor considered the lesson done even though the students didn’t understand it.
Vas cansada de tanto peso que llevas.
You are tired because you are carrying a lot of weight.
Ya tengo comprado el traje para la boda de mi hermana.
I’ve already bought the suit for my sister’s wedding.
Andamos parados desde hace más de cuatro meses.
We’ve been unemployed for more than four months.
