Spanish Language Learning Tips: Neuter Use of Adjectives, Para + Infinitive, Diminutives & Augmentatives
Explore the nuances of Spanish grammar with topics like the neuter use of adjectives with "lo," the usage of "para + infinitive" for expressing purpose, and the creation of diminutives and augmentatives. Practice writing sentences to solidify your understanding and enhance your Spanish language skills.
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Lo + adjective Remember lo que ? Remember that it s neuter? The same is true with lo + adjective : Lo bueno es que no hay clases. The good part is that there aren t classes. Lo triste es que Juan no est aqu . The sad thing is that Juan isn t here. If you ve ever written something like the good thing is that he succeeded in a formal English paper, your professor probably circled the word thing. That s a word to be avoided in formal writing. The good thing is that the way you say it in Spanish is perfectly acceptable formally as well as informally. This is a neuter use of the adjective, because thing isn t really a thing; it s an idea. The same thing with part. What s good? That there aren t any classes. That s an idea, as opposed to something like The movie was really good, where movie is what is good.
Para + infinitive This isn t hard to explain or understand, but it s hard to remember to use. The following sentence is perfectly grammatical: He is studying Spanish in order to be able to communicate with his clients. These days, professors will tell you to leave out in order : He is studying Spanish to be able to communicate with his clients. Also a perfectly grammatical sentence. But in Spanish, if it s possible to say, in order, para is required: Estudia para mejorar su pronunciaci n. He studies (in order) to improve his pronunciation. Lee para impresionar a la chica. He reads (in order) to impress the girl. But in order isn t always possible: It s important to study a lot. You couldn t say, It s important in order to study a lot, so you don t put para in the sentence in Spanish: Es importante estudiar mucho.
Diminutives & Augmentatives A diminutive makes something small. In English, we actually use the word little : little brother little girl But Spanish uses a suffix: hermanito *chiquita The spelling of chica changes to keep the k sound; if you left the c ( chicita ), it would sound like an s. little tree arbolito An augmentative makes something bigger: big mouth big man bocona hombr n That s it in a nutshellito. But before doing your homework, you need to go to http://www.spanish411.net/Spanish-Diminutives-Augmentatives.asp to get the picturona.
For homework, write 2 sentences with lo + adjective, 2 with para + infinitive, 2 with a diminutive, & 2 with an augmentative.
