3. 24/5,June Flashcards
SpanObs Lesson16,17 and langpro corrections (15 cards)
I have known Judy since we were in the 10th grade.
Conozco a Judy desde que estábamos en décimo grado.
There is food for all tastes.
Hay comida para todos los gustos.
traer involves movement toward
where you are
traer implica movimiento hacia donde usted está
think TT = traer toward - bring me
thing ———-to—————me
where the thing is, to me
Bill Gates has more money than me.
Bill Gates tiene más dinero que yo.
Bring me a glass of wine please.
Tráigame una copa de vino, por favor.
What is the structure for simple comparison between two things-qualities. just answer in English
mas-menos/mejor-peor/mayor-menor + quality (adj) + que
llevar involves movement away from where you are
llevar implica movimiento fuera de-lejos de-alejándose de donde usted está.
you xxx ——-to away———xxx
where I am to over there
think llevar to take you/carry you away
Llevéme al aeropuerto. Take me to the airport.
me ———— to away ——— airport
Llevéme a la luna. Take me to the moon.
Take me to the airport please.
Lléveme al aeropuerto, por favor.
THe night life in Bogota is much more lively than in smaller cities.
La vida nocturna en Bogotá es mucho más animada que en ciudades más pequeñas.
animado/vivaz = lively
Langua says you can say que en las ciudades más pequeñas, without las it is more general
My house is smaller than yours.
Mi casa es más pequeña que la suya.
What is the meaning and structure of comparisons of equality? Translate and answer.
¿Cuál es el significado y la estructura de las comparaciones de igualdad?
comparisons of things that are equal or the same in some way
1. as…+…as: tan…como
Las chicas son tan inteligentes como los chicos.
2. igual de…+…que
just as/equally as (note: igual is invariable)
Las chicas son igual de inteligentes que los chicos.
but the characteristic has to agree in number and gender of the first subject mentioned
Las niñas son tan altas como los niñas.
Th museums in Mexico City are equally as interesting as those in London.
Los museos de la Ciudad de México son igual de interesantes que los de Londres.
She is as tall as he is.
Ella es tan alta como él.
They are as friendly as your family.
Son tan amigables como su familia.
amigables - think amigos
amable” translates to “kind” or “lovable,” while “amigable” translates to “friendly.” Both words describe positive qualities, but they have slight differences in nuance. “Amable” emphasizes kindness and likability, while “amigable” focuses on being easy to like and get along with, often in a social context.
muy amable = very kind
María is as inteligent as Juan.
María es tan inteligente como Juan.
