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Impersonal Expressions + Infinitive. Page 128 – Avancemos 3. Impersonal Expressions + infinitive. In English, as in Spanish, you can use impersonal expressions with infinitives to state an opinion or to make indirect or subtle suggestions. Impersonal Expressions + infinitive.
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Impersonal Expressions + Infinitive Page 128 – Avancemos 3
Impersonal Expressions + infinitive • In English, as in Spanish, you can use impersonal expressions with infinitives to state an opinion or to make indirect or subtle suggestions.
Impersonal Expressions + infinitive • It’s important to tell the truth. • Es importante decir la verdad.
Impersonal Expressions + infinitive • To state an opinion, or to suggest that something should be done without indicating who should do it, use an impersonal expression plus an infinitive.
Impersonal Expressions + infinitive • Impersonal expressions combine the usted/él/ella form of the verb ser and an adjective. • (The verb ser can be in any tense.)
Impersonal Expressions + infinitive • Add the infinitive to state your opinion: • Es malo presentar información falsa. • It’sbadtopresentfalse information.
Impersonal Expressions + infinitive • Fue bueno entrevistar al director. • It was good to interview the director. • Era interesante escuchar las entrevistas. • It was interesting to listen to the interviews.
Impersonal Expressions + infinitive • Va a ser difícil cancelar la teletón. • It’s going to be difficult to cancel the telethon.