Adverbial clauses, like cuando ("when") and aunque ("although"), add more details to sentences and can change their meaning.
Important Grammar Points:
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Conjugation of Verbs:
- Preterite: This is for actions that are done. For example: comí means "I ate."
- Imperfect: This talks about actions that were happening in the past. For example: comía means "I was eating."
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Subjunctive Mood:
- This is used for hopes or doubts. For example: Espero que vengas cuando termines means "I hope you come when you finish."
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Conditional Tense:
- This explains things that could happen. For example: Si tuviera dinero, viajaría means "If I had money, I would travel."
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Ser vs. Estar:
- Ser: This is used for who someone is or for traits that don’t change. For example: Ella es alta means "She is tall."
- Estar: This is for feelings or conditions that can change. For example: Ella está feliz means "She is happy."
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Object Pronouns:
- Indirect: Le dije means "I told him/her."
- Direct: La vi means "I saw her."
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Passive Voice:
- An example is: La casa fue construida which means "The house was built."
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Reflexive Verbs:
- These show that someone is doing something to themselves. For example: Me lavo means "I wash myself."
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Adverbial Clauses:
- Use cuando to show when something happens: Salí cuando llovió means "I left when it rained."
- Use aunque to show a contrast: Iré aunque esté cansado means "I will go although I am tired."
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Agreement of Adjectives:
- Adjectives must match the noun in gender and number. For example: Los chicos altos means "the tall boys."
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Interrogative Words:
- These help you ask questions. For example: ¿Cuándo vienes? means "When are you coming?"
Following these tips will help you create more fun and detailed sentences in Spanish!