Unit 9 - Que vs Cual etc. Flashcards
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Qué is used for…
a definition (+ser), an explanation ( followed by a verb) or used with a noun no matter the context.
Saber in past tense means…
found out
Cuál(es) is used for…
presenting two options (a choice always followed by de), asking general information, is never followed by a noun.
Querer in past tense means…
tried to or refused to depending on the context.
Tener in past tense means…
received
Poder in past tense means…
managed to
Saber in present tense means to…
know
Poder in present tense means…
to be able to/can
no poder and no querer in past tense both mean…
refused to.
Estar in past tense means…
became
Translate the following sentence:
We got sick yesterday.
Estuvimos enfermos ayer.
conocer in past tense means…
met
Translate this sentence: I found out that he was lying
Yo supe que él mentía
Translate the following:
Puedo ir a Starbucks con mis amigos?
Can I go to Starbucks with my friends?
escoger meaning…
to choose
Nadie meaning…
nobody/anyone
Translate the following:
Ella le gusta ir a Starbucks conmigo porque sé regatear mejor que nadie.
She likes to go to starbucks with me because I know how to bargain better than anyone
Debes means…
should
Translate:
I failed to finish the book on Wednesday.
Yo no pude terminar el libro el miércoles.
Hacer means…
to do/to make.
