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Acuerdo y desacuerdo
1. Estoy de acuerdo/No estoy de acuerdo —
2. En mi opinión —
3. La verdad es — |
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Agreeing and Disagreeing
1. I agree/I disagree
2. In my opinion
3. The truth is |
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Acuerdo y desacuerdo
1. Es verdad —
2. Es falso —
3. Me parece/No me parece — |
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Agreeing and Disagreeing
1. It’s true
2. It’s false
3. It seems to me/It doesn’t seem to me |
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1. Estoy de acuerdo/No estoy de acuerdo —
2. Estoy de acuerdo con lo que dice el autor.
3. No estoy de acuerdo con la idea principal de la fuente número dos. |
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Definition
1. I agree/I disagree
2. I agree with what the author says.
3. I disagree with the main idea of source number two. |
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1. En mi opinión —
2. En mi opinión, los jóvenes deberían comer más sano. ( |
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Definition
1. In my opinion
2. In my opinion, young people should eat healthier. |
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1. La verdad es —
2. La verdad es que todavía hay mucha desigualdad en los Estados Unidos. ( |
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Definition
1. The truth is
2. The truth is there is still a lot of inequality in the United States. |
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1. Es verdad —
2. Es verdad que las redes sociales pueden ser peligrosas. |
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Definition
1. It’s true
2. It’s true that social media can be dangerous. |
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1. Es falso —
2. Hay gente que dice que las redes sociales son peligrosas, pero esto es falso. () |
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Definition
1. It’s false
2. There are people who say that social media is dangerous, but this is false. |
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1. Me parece/No me parece —
2. Me parece bien que los niños asistan a colegios bilingües.
+ Remember that since me parece implies an opinion or emotion, you must conjugate the verb in the subjunctive tense. |
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Definition
1. It seems to me/It doesn’t seem to me
2. I think it’s a good idea that children attend bilingual schools. |
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1. No me parece bien que los niños asistan a colegios bilingües.
+ Remember that since me parece implies an opinion or emotion, you must conjugate the verb in the subjunctive tense. |
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Definition
| 1. I don’t think it’s a good idea that children attend bilingual schools. |
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1. (Yo) pienso que —
2. Yo pienso que no hay nada más importante que la familia. (.) |
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Definition
1. I think that
2. I think that there is nothing more important than family |
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1. (Yo) creo que —
2. Yo creo que todos los adolescentes deberían aprender a tocar un instrumento. (.) |
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Definition
1. I believe that
2. I believe that all adolescents should learn to play an instrument |
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Stating an Opinion
The following phrases all have the same structure: Es + adjective + que.
This structure is similar to the English “It’s [adjective] that…” and is great for expressing and supporting opinions in a strong and confident manner. Here are some phrases that are especially useful when making and defending claims in a persuasive essay:
1. Es evidente que —
2. Es claro que —
3. Es cierto que —
4. Es obvio que —
On this list, evidente, claro, cierto and obvio use indicative verbs, |
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Definition
Stating an Opinion
The following phrases all have the same structure: Es + adjective + que.
1. It’s evident that
2. It’s clear that
3. It’s certain that
4. It’s obvious that |
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Stating an Opinion
The following phrases all have the same structure: Es + adjective + que.
1. Es importante que —
2. Es necesario que —
3. Es probable que —
4. Es dudoso que —
and importante, necesario, probable and dudoso use subjunctive verbs. |
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Definition
Stating an Opinion
The following phrases all have the same structure: Es + adjective + que.
1. It’s important that
2. It’s necessary that
3. It’s probable that
4. It’s doubtful that |
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1. Es cierto que nuestro clima está cambiando.
2. Es importante que la gente sepa hablar más de un idioma. () |
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Definition
On this list, evidente, claro, cierto and obvio use indicative verbs, and importante, necesario, probable and dudoso use subjunctive verbs.
1. It is certain that our climate is changing
2. It’s important that people know how to speak more than one language. |
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Supporting an Opinion
1. Según —
2. Según el autor… () |
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Definition
Supporting an Opinion
1. According to
2. according to the author… |
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1.La fuente —
2. Según la fuente numero 1… () |
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Definition
1. The source
2. According to source number one… |
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1. El tema —
2. Esto es un tema muy importante. |
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Definition
1. The theme/topic
2. This is a very important topic. |
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Term
1. Mostrar —
2. La fuente muestra la importancia de la diversidad. ()
Remember, mostrar is an o-ue stem-changing verb—pay attention to conjugation! |
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Definition
1. To show
2. The source shows the importance of diversity. |
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1. Demostrar —
2. La tabla demuestra que muchos jóvenes en España juegan al fútbol. ()
Demostrar is also an o-ue stem changing verb. Luckily for you, it follows the exact same conjugation rules as mostrar! |
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Definition
1. To demonstrate
2. The table demonstrates that many youths in Spain play football. |
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1. Indicar —
2. La tabla indica que hay muchas familias pobres en ese barrio. () |
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Definition
1. To indicate
2. The table indicates that there are many poor families in that neighborhood. |
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1. Apoyar —
2. Estos datos apoyan la idea de que el clima está cambiando. () |
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Definition
1. To support
2. This data supports the idea that the climate is changing |
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1. Por otra parte —
2. Es importante que la economía crezca, pero por otra parte, tenemos que cuidar el medio ambiente. () |
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Definition
1. On the other hand
2. It’s important that the economy grows, but on the other hand, we have to care for the environment. |
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1. Por lo cual —
This phrase is used in the middle of a sentence to connect ideas.
2. La Amazonía tiene un alto nivel de biodiversidad, por lo cual la conservación de esta región debe ser una prioridad. () |
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Definition
1. For this reason/That’s why/Which is why
2. The Amazon has a high level of biodiversity, which is why the conservation of this region must be a priority. |
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1. Además —
This word is usually seen at the beginning of a sentence, and it’s useful for transitioning from one idea or argument to another.
2. Además, es evidente que la tecnología nos ayuda mucho. () |
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Definition
1. Additionally
2. Additionally, it’s evident that technology helps us a lot. |
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1. Sin embargo —
This is another good transition word. In your essay, you may want to present an alternate argument and then explain why you disagree with it. Sin embargo is very helpful for this.
2. Obviamente, estudiar es muy importante. Sin embargo, es necesario que los adolescentes tengan tiempo para jugar con sus amigos. () |
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Definition
1. However
2. Obviously, studying is very important. However, it’s necessary that teenagers have time to play with their friends. |
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1. En comparación —
2. En comparación, la fuente número 2 indica que hay más obesidad en Estados Unidos que en España. () |
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Definition
1. In comparison
2. In comparison, source number 2 indicates that there is more obesity in the United States than in Spain. |
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1. Al igual que —
2. Al igual que en los años 40, hoy en día hay mucha gente que no quiere ayudar a los refugiados de guerra. () |
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Definition
1. Just like
2. Just like in the 40s, today there are many people who don’t want to help war refugees. |
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1. Tanto ________ como ________ — _________
Fill in this phrase with two nouns to emphasize that you’re talking equally about two different things.
2. Tanto chicos como chicas deberían aprender a cocinar, limpiar, coser y cuidar a los bebés. () |
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Definition
1. as well as ___________
2. Boys as well as girls ought to learn how to cook, clean, sew and care for babies. |
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1. Sino —
Remember that Spanish has two translations for the English word “but.” The word sino is like the English phrase “but rather,” used to introduce an alternative.
2. Leer no es una pérdida de tiempo, sino una manera de aprender y de conocer otras culturas. () |
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Definition
1. But rather
2. Reading isn’t a waste of time, but rather a way to learn and understand other cultures. |
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1. Sin duda —
2. Sin duda, el cambio climático es el problema más grave que enfrenta nuestra planeta. () |
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Definition
1. Without a doubt
2. Without a doubt, climate change is the most serious problem that our planet faces. |
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1. Aunque —
Aunque is followed by an indicative verb when the outcome is known, but a subjunctive verb when the outcome is speculative.
2. Aunque cuesta mucho dinero, tenemos que buscar una solución. ()
3. Aunque cueste mucho dinero, tenemos que buscar una solución. () |
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Definition
1. Even though/Although
2. Even though it costs a lot of money, we have to search for a solution.
3. Even though it may cost a lot of money, we have to search for a solution. |
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Concluding Your Essay
1. En conclusión —
2. En resumen —
3. En fin —
4. En conclusión,/En resumen,/En fin, las tres fuentes muestran que la contaminación del aire es un problema muy grave para todo el mundo. |
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Definition
1. In conclusion
2. In summary
3. Finally
4. In summary, the three sources show that air pollution is a very serious problem for the whole world. |
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Term
After summarizing your essay, you’ll want to re-state your main argument in a succinct, strongly-worded sentence. Start with these phrases:
1. Por estas razones —
2. Por eso —
3. Así que —
4. Entonces —
5. Por estas razones,/Por eso,/Así que/Entonces, afirmo que los adolescentes no deberían usar las redes sociales. |
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Definition
1. For these reasons
2. That is why
3. Therefore
4. So
5. For these reasons, I affirm that teenagers should not use social media. |
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Term
FORMAL
1. A quien corresponda
2. Muy señor mío
This introduction again does not use a specific name, but implies a distinct formal tone.
3. Estimado Señor (apellido)
4. Don (nombre) |
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Definition
FORMAL
1. To whom it may concern
2. Dear Sir
3. Dear Mr. (last name)
4. Dear (first name) |
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INFORMAL
1. Querido (nombre)
2. Buenos (dias / tardes) |
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Definition
INFORMAL
1. Dear (name)
2. Good (morning / afternoon) |
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Email Sign-Offs In Spanish - FORMAL
1. Saludos cordiales =
2. Atentamente =
3. Cordialmente = |
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Definition
Email Sign-Offs In Spanish - FORMAL
1. Best regards
2. Sincerely
3. Cordially |
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Email Sign-Offs In Spanish - FORMAL
4. Sinceramente =
5. Para cualquier cosa estoy a su disposición
6. Agradeciéndole de antemano su cooperación |
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Definition
Email Sign-Offs In Spanish - FORMAL
4. Sincerely
5. I am at your disposal for anything you need
6. Thank you in advance for your cooperation |
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Email Sign-Offs In Spanish - INFORMAL
1. Gracias =
2. Muchas Gracias
3. Un saludo =
4. Espero tus noticias = |
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Definition
Email Sign-Offs In Spanish - INFORMAL
1. Thanks
2. Many thanks
3. Cheers
4. Looking forward to hear from you |
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Email Sign-Offs In Spanish - INFORMAL
5. Espero tu respuesta pronto =
6. Avísame =
7. Nos vemos pronto =
8. ¡Ya hablaremos!=
9. Mantenme informado = |
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Definition
Email Sign-Offs In Spanish - INFORMAL
5. Hope to hear from you soon
6. Let me know
7. See you soon
8. Talk soon!
9. Keep me posted |
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Other Useful Phrases
1. adjunto =
2. Hazme saber si tienes alguna pregunta =
3. Quedo a su disposición para cualquier aclaración = |
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Definition
Other Useful Phrases
1. Please find attached
2. Let me know if you have any questions
3. I remain at your disposal for any clarification |
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Other Useful Phrases
4. Espero que todo vaya bien =
5. Puedes contactarme en el (numero) =
6. Fue un placer conocerte = |
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Definition
Other Useful Phrases
4. Hope you are well
5. I can be reached at (phone number)
6. It was a pleasure meeting you |
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Other Useful Phrases
7. Según nuestra conversación =
8. Me haré cargo de ello =
9. Le agradezco por dedicar su tiempo = |
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Definition
Other Useful Phrases
7. As per our conversation
8. I’ll take care of it
9. Thank you for taking the time |
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1. En primer lugar
2. Primero |
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Definition
1. In the fist place
2. Firstly |
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1. En segundo lugar
2. En trecer lugar |
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1. por ejemplo,
2. entre ellos,
3. incluso |
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Definition
1. such as (po...ej..)
2. such as (en.. el...)
3. such as (in...) |
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CONJUNCTIONS
1. y
2. o
3. pero
4. ni...ni
5. pues |
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Definition
CONJUNCTIONS
1. and
2. or, either
3. but
4. neither...nor
5. well, since, as, then |
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Term
CONJUNCTIONS
1. además
2. encima
2a. Él quiso hablarla encima con Paul Magnuson.
3. sino
4. sin embargo |
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Definition
CONJUNCTIONS
1. furthermore
2. furthermore, on top of that
2a. He wanted to talk it over with Paul Magnuson.
3. but rather
4. however |
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CONJUNCTIONS
1. así que
2. es decir
3. o sea
4. por eso
5. por lo tanto |
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Definition
CONJUNCTIONS
1. so
2. that is
3. in other words
4. because of this
5. therefore |
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