¿Qué hay que ver? Impersonal uses of verbs
I can make suggestions and express opinions about what to see and do in Spain using impersonal verbs.
¿Qué hay que ver? Impersonal uses of verbs
I can make suggestions and express opinions about what to see and do in Spain using impersonal verbs.
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Key learning points
- Andalusia (Andalucía in Spanish) is a region in southern Spain known for its rich history and culture.
- To express opinions and make suggestions, we can use some impersonal verbs in the 3rd person singular.
- Examples of impersonal uses of verbs are ‘basta (con)’, ‘falta’, ‘hace falta’, ‘parece’ and ‘vale la pena’ .
- These impersonal verbs are used without a subject and followed by an infinitive.
Keywords
Impersonal verb - 3rd person form of a verb that doesn’t refer to a specific person and is used without a subject
Infinitive - form of the verb giving its general meaning, with no subject or tense
Common misconception
I can translate verbs like 'basta' and 'hace falta' word-for-word.
Verbs like 'basta' and 'hace falta' can’t always be translated word-for-word - they don’t work the same way as English verbs. You need to choose the most idiomatic or natural-sounding translation based on the context.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these words means 'hardly' or 'barely'?
Q2.Match the Spanish and English.
direct, straight (m)
slow (m)
clean (m)
dry (m)
dirty (m)
empty (m)
Q3.Match the Spanish and English.
plane
flower
left
office
gold
corner
Q4.Order the words to say: 'There is no disadvantage to browsing with my laptop.'
Q5.Write in English: 'Jugaron al aire libre.'
Q6.Write in Spanish: 'I like commenting on his channel.'
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Andalucía is a region in the __________ of Spain. Its capital is __________. Choose the correct missing words.
Q2.Match the Spanish and English.
it is enough
it is still to be
it is necessary
it is worth
it seems