Writing Structures Flashcards

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1
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What is the phrase for expressing an opinion in Spanish?

A

tengo que admitir que

This translates to ‘I have to admit that’ in English.

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2
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What does ‘me parece que’ mean?

A

it seems to me that

This is used to express a personal opinion in Spanish.

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3
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Fill in the blank: I think that translates to _______.

A

creo que

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4
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What does ‘divertido’ mean in English?

A

fun

This is an adjective used to describe something enjoyable.

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5
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What is the meaning of ‘aburrido’?

A

boring

This is used to describe something that lacks interest.

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What is the Spanish term for ‘exciting’?

A

emocionante

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What does ‘una pérdida de tiempo’ translate to?

A

a waste of time

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What is the function of ‘por eso’ in a sentence?

A

therefore

It is used to indicate a conclusion or result.

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9
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Fill in the blank: ‘siempre’ means _______.

A

always

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10
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What is the verb structure for expressing likes in present tense?

A

me gusta + infinitive

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What does ‘tengo que + infinitive’ express?

A

I have to + infinitive

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What is the meaning of ‘suelo + infinitive’?

A

I usually + infinitive

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13
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What is the term for ‘I get bored’ in Spanish?

A

me aburre + infinitive

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14
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What does ‘ayer’ mean?

A

yesterday

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Fill in the blank: ‘el próximo año’ translates to _______.

A

next year

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16
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What does ‘voy a + infinitive’ indicate?

A

I am going to + infinitive

17
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What does ‘hubiera preferido + infinitive’ mean?

A

I would have preferred + infinitive

18
Q

What is the Spanish phrase for ‘if I were rich’?

A

si fuera rico

19
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What does ‘mi madre dice que’ mean?

A

my mum says that

20
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What is the phrase for ‘according to my parents’ in Spanish?

A

según mis padres

21
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Fill in the blank: ‘no obstante’ means _______.

A

however

22
Q

What does ‘me gustaría + infinitive’ express?

A

I would like to + infinitive

23
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What is the meaning of ‘me divierte + infinitive’?

A

I enjoy + infinitive