11.12.1

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Hay - there is/there are

  • This expression does not change.
  • Even if the subject is plural it stays as 'hay'.
    • Hay un riesgo - there is a risk.
    • Hay muchas manzanas - there are a lot of apples.
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Acabar de - to have just (done something)

  • In Spanish to say that 'you have just done something', the verb 'acabar de' is used.
  • 'Acabar de' is a regular AR verb and is always followed by an infinitive.
    • Acabo de leer el libro - I have just read the book.
    • Acaban de nadar en la piscina - they have just swam in the pool.
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Tener que - to have to/need to

  • The verb 'tener' is used with 'que' to say that you 'have to do something'.
  • 'Tener' follows its present tense conjugation and it is always followed by the infinitive.
    • Tengo que comer fruta - I need to eat fruit.
    • Sam tiene que hacer más ejercicio - Sam has to do more exercise.
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Dejar de - to stop

  • When used by itself, 'dejar' means to leave someone or something behind.
  • When used with 'de' the meaning changes to 'to stop'.
  • In this form 'dejar de' is always followed by an infinitive.
  • 'Dejar' is a regular AR verb.
    • Mi hermana no deja de hablar - My sister does not stop talking.
    • Tengo que dejar de fumar - I need to stop smoking.
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Valer la pena - to be worth the trouble

  • This is used in the 'él/ella' form and the 'ellos/ellas' form.
    • Vale la pena - It is worth the trouble.

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