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41 Cards in this Set
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informal tu commands
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use the El form of the verb
come habla |
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Formal Commands
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Yo form of the verb,
drop the O and swap the ending er/ir becomes a venga ar becomes e hable |
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Negative TU commands
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swap endings and add an s
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Panama
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Cap Panama City
Cur Balboa Lan Spanish Gov Democratic Clim Trop |
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Gracias por la ayuda
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grattitude
thank you for the help |
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Voy al restaurante cinco veces por semana.
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velocity, frequency and proportion
I go to the restaurant five times per week. |
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Andamos por el parque.
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"through," "along," "by" or "in the area of"
(We walk through the park.) |
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Él me dio diez dólares por el libro.
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when talking about exchange, including sales.
He gave me ten dollars for the book |
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No voté por nadie.
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on behalf of," or "in favor of,"
(I didn't vote for anyone.) |
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Yo estudié por dos horas.
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to express a length of time
(I studied for two hours.) |
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Se puede ver las estrellas por la noche
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to express an undetermined, or general time, meaning "during"
One can see the stars during the night |
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Prefiero viajar por tren y hablar por teléfono.
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for means of communication or transportation
I prefer to travel by train and speak by phone. |
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Paso por ti a las ocho
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to show the reason for an errand
I'll come by for you at eight o'clock |
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El hombre murió por falta de agua.
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to express cause or reason
The man died for lack of water. |
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estar por" means to be in the mood, or inclined to do something
Estoy por tomar café. |
(I'm in the mood for drinking coffee.)
I'm in the mood for drinking coffee |
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por allí
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around there; that way
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El hombre salió para Madrid.
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to indicate destination
(The man left for Madrid.) |
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El vaso es para agua.
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to show the use or purpose of a thing
(The glass is for water.) |
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Para hacer una paella, primero dore las carnes.
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to mean "in order to" or "for the purpose of"
To make a paella, first sauté the meats. |
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Este regalo es para ti.
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to indicate a recipient
(This gift is for you.) |
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Necesito el vestido para el lunes.
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to express a deadline or specific time
(I need the dress by Monday.) |
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El tren está para salir.
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"estar para" to express an action that will soon be completed
(The train is about to leave.) |
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Subjunctive mood
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used to express wants, desires, wishes, emotions, doubt, uncertanty and negation.
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Subjunctive conguations
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same as formal commands
yo form, drop the o and swap the ending. ar - e ir/er - a |
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yo quiero que tu vayas a la reuni'on
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i want you to go to the meeting. (volition/influence)
vayas because tu form of formal command.. |
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Sentence form for Subjunctive statements
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regular verb form of speaker + que (that) + subjunctive verb form (formal command form)
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por vs para
purpose of an object |
para
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por vs para
in order to do something |
para
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por vs para
deadline |
para
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por vs para
destination |
para
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por vs para
future occurance |
para
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por vs para
indicate recipiant |
para
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por vs para
leangth of time |
por
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por vs para
in the mood for something |
por
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por vs para
motivation |
por
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por vs para
communication |
por
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por vs para
transportation |
por
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por vs para
payment or exchange |
por
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por vs para
to pass through somethign |
por
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por vs para
frequency |
por
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por vs para
grattitude |
por
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