Adverbios
Which Spanish suffix usually replaces the English 'ly' for adverbs?
-mente
What are the two general types of exclamations we discussed; provide an example of each:
noun-based and adjectival; ¡Qué bueno!/¡Qué carro!
What is the general difference between Ser and Estar?
Ser is used for consistent and/or permanent aspects; Estar is used for temporary and/or impermanent aspects.
se
How old is Miguel in the movie?
20
Describe the three functions (in English) of adverbs:
Describe adjectives, verbs and/or other adverbs.
Paraphrase: "Zapatero a tus zapatos."
Literal: Shoemakers to your shoes. Paraphrase: Stick to what you're good at!/Stay in your lane!/Stick to what you know!
Ser: physical attributes/descriptions, characteristics, telling time, location of event, identity (nationality, origin, occupation, etc...); Estar: mood, emotion, temporary states (such as sickness or energy level), location of everything besides events...
Name at least three usages for reflexive verbs (that are different from standard verbs):
Unlike standard verbs (which usually just demonstrate 'external action'), reflexive verbs show 1) self-reflective action, 2) internal action, 3) emphasis, or 4) processes. Your answer doesn't have to be this verbatim, but pretty close.
What was Miguel's father's occupation before he passed away?
He was a carpenter.
Translate the following to English: una vez, a veces, acá, cerca
once, sometimes, here (with movement/motion), close/near
Paraphrase: "Dime con quien andas, y te digo quien eres."
Literal: "Tell me who you walk with, and I tell you who you are." Paraphrase: "You are the company you keep."
Conjugate: Estos _____________ mis primos. (They are my cousins.)
son
Describe the difference in meaning between llorar and llorarse. LLorar ("to cry"); in your answer provide AT LEAST two interpretations of llorarse that make it different from llorar.
llorar: simply "to cry (over something)" in an external sense; llorarse: 1) "to cry to oneself", 2) "to cry intensely (to weep)"; 3) "to start crying"
Describe how Miguel lost his "spot in the rotation" to Sal? What, specifically, did he do?
He hit a water container with a baseball bat in front of another employee.
Create adverbs from the following three adjectives and describe their meanings: fácil, desafortunado, rápido
fácilmente (easily), desafortunadamente (unfortunately), rápidamente (quickly)
Paraphrase: “A mal tiempo, buena cara.”
Literal: "At bad weather, good face." Paraphrase: "Keep your head up."
Conjugate: Nosotros ____________ mejores amigos. (We used to be best friends.)
éramos
Conjugate the reflexive verb ducharse (to shower) in this statement: We shower.
Nos duchamos.
Miguel (protagonist), Osvaldo (Puertorican man who takes him in), Ann Higgins (white, religious character), Helen Higgins (host mom), Earl Higgin (host dad), Sal (pitcher who replaces Miguel), Jorge (Miguel's best friend who gets kicked off the team)...
Translate the following into Spanish: over there, there, every once in a while, never
allá, allí, de vez en cuando, nunca/jamás
Paraphrase: “Mucho ruido, pocas nueces.”
Literal: "Much noise, few nuts." Paraphrase: "All talk, no action," "All bark, no bite."
Describe the difference between imperfect and preterite tense:
Preterite and imperfect tense both represent the past. However, preterite tense indicates an acute action (meaning one that happened one time only); imperfect tense indicates chronice action (meaning one that happenes repeatedly over a course of time); additionally, imperfect tense also can literally mean "used to."
What are the object pronouns used in reflexive verbs (there are 4) and describe all possible meanings for each. (Remember: one of these can be used for 5 different designations-singular AND plural).
me (I); te (you); nos (we); se (he, she, they, you-plural, you-formal)
Who did Osvaldo say to Miguel is his favorite baseball player, and why?
Vic Power; for saying "That's ok. I don't eat colored people."