Aquí tenéis las traducciones y preguntas que hemos estudiado durante el semestre. Repasadlas en la
siguiente manera:
Leer cada frase, oración o pregunta EN VOZ ALTA, varias veces al día.
Repetirla, SIN ver la traducción, y, cuando podéis hacerlo en espanol, sin mirar el inglés,
sabréis que habréis llegado al punto de "mastery" que deseo para vosotros.
1
¿Qué es una enciclopedia ambulante?
¿Dónde hay una torre famosa?
¿Dónde hay un zoológico muy popular?
¿Qué haces en un consulado o en una embajada_
¿Qué haces en un monasterio?
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2
¿Qué dices a un amigo que...
...siempre te dice mentiras?
...entra en tu cuarto cuando no quieres que lo haga?
...no hace su tarea para la clase?
...pone su coche en tu cesped?
...habla demasiado?
...no habla lo suficiente?
...sale de la clase antes de la hora indicada?
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3
¿Qué te dice el médico?
¿Qué te dice el profesor?
¿Qué te dice un/una abogado/a?
¿Qué te dice un/una dentista?
¿Qué es "libertad"?
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4
¿Qué se te antoja en este momento?
¿Cuándo llegaste tarde a la escuela alguna vez?
¿Cuándo te regresaron una vez un cheque malo?
¿Con qué frecuencia usas un cajero automático? Dónde?
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5
¿Quién te dice que...
...comas muchas verduras?
...te hagas limpieza de dientes una vez al ano?
...los cigarrillos causan muchos problemas?
...no le digas nada a nadie?
...tomes buenos apuntes?
...tienes problemas de estrés?
...la clase empieza a las once en punto?
...comer dulces es malo para los dientes?
...hagas ejercicio físico?
...le des dinero por anticipado?
...tomes dos aspirinas y que lo llames manana?
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6
¿Dónde lo pasabas bien siempre cuando eras nino/a?
¿A qué le tienes fobia?
¿Cuál es tu animal favorito, y por qué?
¿En cuál situación puedes decir "ni loco/a"?
¿De qué te quejas generalmente, y por qué?
¿Dónde (y para quién) compras dulces?
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7
¿Cuándo puedes decir "qué guay" o "qué padre"?
¿Cómo es tu carro/coche?
¿Prefieres las clases de matemáticas, o las de lenguas?
¿Cuándo usas la frase "ya voy"?
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8
Translate:
Nuclear weapons are dangerous for the world, but they are not useless.
I don't want to throw trash in the streets because they'll probably give me a ticket.
The experts disagree on the existence of holes in the ozone layer, but if they exist, they're dangerous.
Some people think that the fines for throwing trash on the street are excessive; others
think they're necessary.
To protect the environment, we have to recycle paper and cardboard, develop solar energy and
protect ourselves from extinction.
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9
Complete the following sentences with correct portions, keeping in mind the use of the
SUBJUNCTIVE in order to express an idea about something that you are PLANNING to do that
is different from your ordinary routine.
Example: Los sábados, cuando voy a fiestas, yo llevo la comida para todos, pero cuando
VAYA a la fiesta este sábado, voy a llevar las bebidas.
Todos los días cuando termina la clase, yo _______________, pero hoy ______________.
Cuando llega el verano, yo normalmente ______________________, pero _____________.
Todos los días cuando entro en mi casa, yo ________________, pero hoy __________________.
Cuando llega el fin de semana, mis amigos y yo ________________, pero ____________________.)
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10
¿Cómo son tres personas famosas?
¿A quién conoces que es muy creído/a?
¿Conoces a alguien que sea muy orgulloso/a?
¿Cómo es una persona testaruda?
¿Con quién das una vuelta por lo general, y por dónde?
¿Con quién te habías llevado bien en el pasado, pero no tanto ahora?
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11
¿Dónde habías vivido antes de vivir en Rochester?
¿Cuánto habías estudiado antes de tomar tus exámenes?
¿Qué es algo bueno que has hecho en tu vida?
¿Cuántas páginas has estudiado en tu libro de espanol hasta ahora?
¿Cómo se llaman dos personas que has conocido en tu vida que te son muy importantes?
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12
Translate:
If you are returning from Mexico with 10 bottles of Tequila in the trunk of your car,
you probably shouldn't say anything because the official at the border could give you problems.
When my brother told me that Santa Claus didnt exist, I told him that I wouldn't believe him
because for me, a world without Santa is a world without love.
Grammar note: when you are narrating in the past, such as in the case of "me dijo que
Santa Clos no existía...", you must use the imperfect tense for the actions that you are
narrating.
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13
The good thing about taking classes at a
university is all the work that they have you do
so that you can learn.
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14
(Para martes, el 2 de diciembre)
TRADUCIR
(Usando el tiempo FUTURO...)
You (both) will have many children.
I ate too mucho asparragus today;
I will never eat anymore.
I think Ramón will know what to ask for
a salary if the offer him the job.
We don't know where we're going to be next year.
I know that my friend will go to Buenos Aires next
semester to study political science.
If I have time, I will call your parents for you, and I'll
tell them what happened.
I know that you think Hernando will sell his car soon,
but I doubt it; I think no one will look at it.
(Ahora, es necesario usar el tiempo CONDICIONAL...)
I don't know what I would do without you.
They told us that they would arrive tomorrow.
Thomas told me that he would buy the CDs next week,
and that we would listen to them together.
With the skills he learned in college, my friend
Hector would be able to work in many different places.
I didn't write my paper yet; Marisol told me that she
would help me, but she hasn't come home yet.
I just won the LOTTO for three million dollars, and I
know what I would like to buy.
Since it's wintertime, I think Juana would want a beautiful
new sweater for Christmas.
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15
(Para el 4 de diciembre)
TRADUCIR:
Expressing Probability:
I don't know how many years old Gonzalo must have been
when he was studying in the United States.
Oh no! What must those children be doing now?
Who would pay to see Julio Iglesias in concert now?
Carmen isn't here now; she must be taking her exam.
What will his father say when he finds out?
Adverbial clauses that give subjunctive:
Before Jorge comes, buy me a coffee in the store.
Don't say anything unless the lady offers you a contract.
So that you know, this is for me; don't touch it.
We don't need anything, provided that you bring the tickets.
In case something happens, we will be at the Hotel Mirasierra.
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16
(Para el 9 de diciembre)
TRADUCIR:
(Choose for each translation:
Present Subjunctive
Present Perfect Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Diana doubted that Álvaro liked art.
I'm looking for a person that knows
how to speak Italian.
I told him to go.
It's possible that Gonzalo has already arrived.
She advised us to study in this university.
It was necessary for my father to accept that
job offer in Cali.
It's important that you understand me.
I was looking for a person that had experience with
computers.
It's necessary that Mr. Escobar call me soon.
The children didn't believe that Santa Claus existed,
pero they didn't tell us anything.
Miguel Littín wanted Pinochet to lose the elections.
You need a husband that wants to travel a lot.
We want them to get married.
They left the city without anyone seeing them.
They asked me to buy them an ice cream.
It's probable that Fernando and Victoria have already
gone away on vacation.
It's better that they have divorced becaused they always
fought like cats and dogs.
I advised you not to go out with that boy.
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17
(Para el 11 de diciembre)
TRADUCIR:
(Choose for each translation:
Present Indicative
Future
Conditional
Imperfect Subjunctive)
If I had more time, I would study more.
If we were more intelligent, we wouldn't be here now.
If Juanita were in love, I would marry her right now.
If you could (were able to) find a job in Quito,
we wouldn't have problems.
If I have time, I will call you.
If he comes to Managua tomorrow, he will visit you.
If we make a pizza, we will invite you.
If my husband were to have an affair, I would divorce him.
They would be happy if they didn't have so many problems
with their children.
If that company offers them the job, they are going
to live in Zamora.
If they knew Spanish, they could (would be able to) understand
the tourist guide.
If I study a lot, I will get a good grade.
If we had a new car, we wouldn't be in this garage right now.
We will win more games if we practice more.
If I write my composition tomorrow, I will go out with
you on Saturday.
If I were to live alone, I would have to pay a lot
more money in rent.
If I had a million dollars, I would buy you a house.
If we were to earn more money, we could buy a house.
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