The passive reflexive clauses are recognized by: The active tenses in third person of the singular or plural. The verbal forms preceded by se, sign of passive voice. The subject that, always referring to indeterminated thing or person, undergoes the action of the verb. The agent (preceded by por) sometimes appears. Its meaning is passive… Continue reading Passive reflexive clauses
Types of sentences
Passive sentences
1 When the main interest of the speaker is focused in the complement, and not in the subject of the action, the clause is built with the verb in passive voice. The subject of the passive clause is the patient subject that undergoes the action of the verb; the agent is preceded by the preposition… Continue reading Passive sentences
Impersonal
1 The impersonal clauses fulfil three conditions: Absent subject, because it is understood, unknown or intentionally omited. To be formed with with verbs (transitive or intransitive) in active voice. To be formed always with the third person of the plural, although the action is performed by a single person. Aquí venden pan. Llaman (a la… Continue reading Impersonal
Ser and estar: general
1 Uses of ser Identity. Yo soy Miguel. No sé quién eres, no te conozco. Origen. Mi amigo es de Portugal. Soy de Alicante, como el turrón. Profession. Quiero ser químico. Mi prima es comadrona. Possession. Esto es mío, dámelo. No toques lo que no es tuyo. Permanent qualities. Mi casa es grande. Tú eres… Continue reading Ser and estar: general