73 Transition Phrases plus Examples ctd 4

Question 1

35. desde entonces – since then, ever since

Answer 1

For expressing that an action started to take place since a specific point in time, use “desde entonces”.

Question 2

She stopped eating dairy and has felt better since then.

Answer 2

Ella dejó de comer lácteos y se ha sentido mejor desde entonces.

Question 3

36. algunas veces – sometimes, a few times, occasionally

Answer 3

This adverb expresses frequency. It means that something happens at times.

Question 4

I usually walk to school, but sometimes I take the bus.

Answer 4

Normalmente camino a la escuela, pero algunas veces tomo el bus.

Question 5

37. pronto – soon, fast, quickly, early (Spain)

Answer 5

“Pronto” means “soon”, but in Spain, it means “early”.

Question 6

We need to finish the report soon.

Answer 6

Tenemos que terminar el reporte pronto.

Question 7

It is too early to have breakfast.

Answer 7

Es muy pronto para desayunar.

Question 8

38. de repente – suddenly, all of a sudden, maybe (South America)

Answer 8

The phrase “de repente” has a different meaning. It means “suddenly”. In South America, it means “maybe” and “probably”.

Question 9

Suddenly, we heard a big noise.

Answer 9

De repente escuchamos un gran ruido.

Question 10

He probably forgot the lesson.

Answer 10

De repente se le olvidó la clase.

Question 11

39. entonces – then

Answer 11

The word “entonces” has different meanings. It means “at that time” or “then”. It is also used to express a conclusion

Question 12

If you like strawberries, then you’ll like this dessert.

Answer 12

Si te gustan las fresas, entonces te gustará este postre.

Question 13

40. mientras tanto – in the meantime, meanwhile, until then

Answer 13

“Mientras tanto” is a Spanish adverbial phrase that can be used to express that an activity happens at the same time a different activity is taking place.

Question 14

41. para continuar – to continue

Answer 14

If you use a verb after this phrase, make sure to add -ando or -iendo to it. Use Spanish present participles after the verb “continuar”.

Question 15

I turned off the alarm to continue sleeping.

Answer 15

Apagué la alarma para continuar durmiendo.

Question 16

42. cuando – when, if

Answer 16

“Cuando” can be used as an adverb and conjunction. It means “when” and can be used in conditional sentences.

Question 17

I will be a police officer when I grow up.

Answer 17

Cuando sea grande, seré un policía.

Question 18

43. tercero – third

Answer 18

This word can be used to introduce a third idea.

Question 19

First, you need to be responsible. Second, you need to work hard. Third, you need to be punctual.

Answer 19

Primero, debes ser responsable. Segundo, debes trabajar duro. Tercero, debes ser puntual.

Question 20

44. ayer – yesterday

Answer 20

Use the adverb “ayer” to express that something happened yesterday.

Question 21

The accident happened yesterday.

Answer 21

El accidente ocurrió ayer.

Question 22

Spanish Transition Words Related to Place

45. encima de – at the top of

Answer 22

For expressing that something is in one place superior to another one, use the Spanish prepositional phrase “encima de”.

Question 23

Put the cup on the table.

Answer 23

Pon la taza encima de la mesa.

Pon la taza sobre la mesa.

Question 24

46. en medio de – midst, in the middle of

Answer 24

For expressing that something is in the middle of something or between two things, use the Spanish prepositional phrase “en medio de”.

Question 25

Be careful! There is an animal in the middle of the street.

Answer 25

¡Ten cuidado! Hay una animal en medio de la calle. | Be careful! There is an animal in the middle of the street.

Question 26

47. alrededor de – around, about

Answer 26

“Alrededor de” expresses time and place. When it expresses time, it approximately indicates a number. When it indicates a place, it means “around”.

Question 27

Children run around the chair.

Answer 27

Los niños corren alrededor de la silla.

Question 28

It’s about 5 in the afternoon.

Answer 28

Son alrededor de las 5 de la tarde.

Question 29

48. abajo – below, down

Answer 29

This Spanish adverb indicates that something is in a place that is in a lower position than something else.

Question 30

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Answer 30

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Question 31

49. al lado de – next to, by

Answer 31

For expressing that something is close to something else, use the Spanish phrase “al lado de”.

Question 32

My bed is next to the window.

Answer 32

Mi cama está al lado de la ventana. | My bed is next to the window.

Question 33

50. más allá – beyond, further

Answer 33

This phrase is used to express that something is far away from something else.

Question 34

There is a small town beyond the river.

Answer 34

Hay un pequeño pueblo más allá del río.

Question 35

51. adelante – forward, ahead, onward

Answer 35

This adverb indicates that something is in the direction that someone is facing. If someone tells you “¡Adelante!”, he means “carry on”.

Question 36

We are tired, but we are moving forward

Answer 36

Estamos cansados, pero seguimos adelante.

Question 37

52. de – of, from

Answer 37

This is the most used Spanish preposition. It is usually translated as “of” or “from”.

Question 38

My parents are from Spain.

Answer 38

Mis padres son de España.

Question 39

53. desde – from, since

Answer 39

This denotes a point in time or place. Use “desde” with specific dates or places.

Question 40

I cannot see you well from here.

Answer 40

No te puedo ver bien desde aquí.