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Relative Pronouns

A relative pronoun is a word that serves 2 purposes. 1. As a pronoun it stands in for a noun of another pronoun that was previously mentioned. Example This is the boy that broke the window. Este es el chico que rompió la ventana In that case THAT is the the relative pronoun that refers to THE BOY in the main clause of the sentance 2. A relative pronoun intorduces a subordinate clause (a group of words that have a subjecct and verb that are separated from these subject and verb of the main clause)  The subordinate clause does not introduce a complete thought and, unlike the main clause, cannot stand alone as a complete sentance.

(This is the boy) (that broke the window) Main clause          Subordinate clause

In english the relative pronoun is often omitted as in the following example

The book I am reading is interesting The book THAT I am reading is interesting

In Spanish relative pronouns are used just as they are in english. The maind difference is that unlike english where relative pronouns can somethime be omited at the beginning of a subordinate clause the relative pronoun is spanish must always be expressedAs you write and learn to speak more complex sentances, be aware if you need a relative pronoun in your sentances. that the subject and verb in the different clauses can be differnent and therfore need to be diffrent in spanish.

Veer and verb expressions that express emotions

There are a number of verbs and verb expressions that you have learned over the past 3 years that express emotions Although they seem to express the same thing be careful they are not interchangeable.

1. Gustar (me gusta te gusta ect.)  is a verb used to express likes and dislikes. It is used to express what activities yo like or dislike doing and is used to express what things you like and dislike. It is not used to express that you like individuals unless it is a group of individuals. Me gusta dormir. No me gusta la leche. Me gustalos chicos jovénes.

2.Encantar (me encanta, te encanta)  is used to express that you love to do something, of that you love something. Again it is not used for individuals bu can be used if you love a group of people.

Me encanta comer. Me encantan las películas románticas. Me encatnan los estudianted de esta escuela

Querer is the stem changing verb meaning to want of to love. It is the verb usually used to express a romantic feeling towards another person

Le quiro a mi esposo. Yo quiro queso.

4. Amar is a regualr ar verb that means to love and is usually used to express non romantic feelings towards family members and very close friends. Amo a mi hemano.