How do you say it in Spanish?
Translate the phrases into Spanish. This test covers the whole block: the passive voice (ser/estar + part., se-passive), por vs para, relative pronouns (que, quien, cuyo, el cual), verbs with an obligatory preposition, indirect speech, perífrasis verbales (acabar de, volver a, dejar de, ponerse a…), essay connectors, diminutive/augmentative suffixes, "become" verbs (ponerse, volverse, hacerse, llegar a ser, convertirse en), stylistic idioms.
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1.This house was built in 1920.
2.The book was written by a famous author.
3.Spanish is spoken here. (se-passive)
4.Tickets are sold here. (se-passive)
5.The door is open. — The door was opened by a burglar. (estar vs ser)
6.The letter has already been sent. (result — estar)
7.Thanks for the gift.
8.This is for you.
9.I'm learning Spanish in order to travel.
10.I'm learning Spanish for the pleasure of it.
11.We're going to Madrid for three days.
12.The letter is for María.
13.I paid 50 euros for this book.
14.Go through the park.
15.For me, it's very important.
16.As for me, the film was boring.
17.He's the person who helped you.
18.The girl I spoke with is my neighbour.
19.The house I live in is very old.
20.The writer whose books you read is my friend.
21.I dream of a big house. (soñar con)
22.I'm counting on you. (contar con)
23.I started learning Spanish a year ago. (empezar a)
24.Don't forget to call me. (acordarse de / olvidarse de)
25.He said he would come tomorrow.
26.He told me he loved me.
27.She asked me where I lived.
28.They said they had already done it.
29.The teacher asked us to be quiet. (reported command)
30.I've just arrived. (acabar de)
31.I watched that film again. (volver a)
32.I quit smoking two years ago. (dejar de)
33.I keep on studying Spanish. (seguir + ger.)
34.He suddenly started shouting. (ponerse a)
35.However, I don't agree.
36.Therefore, we need to wait.
37.In spite of the rain, we went out.
38.On one hand… on the other hand…
39.In conclusion, it's the best idea.
40.Besides, we don't have time.
41.The little house stands by the river. (dim.)
42.The huge table takes up the whole room. (aug.)
43.Poor little her! (affective dim.)
44.He blushed with embarrassment. (ponerse rojo)
45.He became a doctor after many years of study. (hacerse)
46.She became famous overnight. (volverse / hacerse famosa)
47.The caterpillar turns into a butterfly. (convertirse en)
48.He became president at 50. (llegar a ser)
49.Whatever happens, I'll keep helping you. (pase lo que pase)
50.This house was built by my grandfather in 1920. Now it's mine, and I live in it with my children. For a long time I dreamed of renovating it, but I didn't have time. However, last year I decided to start. I dropped other projects and devoted all my time to this one. If I had known how hard it would be, maybe I wouldn't have started. But now that the work is almost finished, I feel I have become a different person.
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