Bueno, Entonces... Class 27
Bueno, entonces...Class 27 teaches you how to make invitations, as well as accept or deny requests. Great if you want to start socializing in the Spanish-speaking world. PLUS you'll learn how to make Verbs into Nouns and give Commands. Once you've watch the class, take this 5-minute quiz on Bueno, entonces... Class 27 and see what you need to review. If you do better than 70%, Excelente! Start Class 28 to find out how to make a hotel reservation, a complaint, and ask about lodging facilities. Haven't seen Bueno, entonces... Class 27 yet? Get with the Spanish program! Buy it now on our website www.buenoentonces.com. Prefer to take the lessons on your PC or TV? Grab the 6 DVD set, sold here. Worried you won't do well enough? Don't fret! Learning a language doesn't happen over night. That's why we've created lots of extras to help you with your Spanish! Check out our new, expanded support materials.
- 1.
Where would you find "Montañas Rusas"?
- A.
En Rusia
- B.
En un Parque de diversiones
- C.
En Patagonia
- D.
En una fiesta
Correct Answer
B. En un Parque de diversionesExplanation
You would find "Montañas Rusas" (rollarcoasters) in "un Parque de diversiones" (an amusement park). Sorry, mother Russia!Rate this question:
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- 2.
How do you saying an "Opening" (as in, an art opening) in Spanish?
Correct Answer
VernissageExplanation
A "Vernissage" is an (art) opening in Spanish.Rate this question:
- 3.
How do you make a Spanish Verb into a Noun?
- A.
Add -IENDO to the root
- B.
Put the definite article before the verb
- C.
Add -MIENTO to the root
- D.
Use it in the context of a noun and people will understand
Correct Answer
C. Add -MIENTO to the rootExplanation
To make a Spanish Verb into a Noun, you usually add MIENTO to the root.
For instance: CASAR (to marry) becomes CASAMIENTO (marriage/wedding).Rate this question:
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- 4.
Write the Noun Form of the following Verb: "CRECER"
Correct Answer
CrecimientoExplanation
To make the Spanish Verb "CRECER" (to grow) into the noun "CRECIMIENTO" (growth), you add MIENTO to the verb root.Rate this question:
- 5.
Check the appropriate ways to ask someone to the movies:
- A.
¿Querés ir al cine conmigo?
- B.
¿Quieres salir contigo?
- C.
¿Por qué no vamos al cine mañana?
- D.
¿Vamos al cine este sábado?
- E.
¿Te gustaría ir al cine conmigo?
- F.
¿Me gustaría ir al cine conmigo?
Correct Answer(s)
A. ¿Querés ir al cine conmigo?
C. ¿Por qué no vamos al cine mañana?
D. ¿Vamos al cine este sábado?
E. ¿Te gustaría ir al cine conmigo?Explanation
The following are the correct ways of asking someone to the movies:
¿Querés ir al cine conmigo? (Do you want to go to the movies with me?)
¿Vamos al cine este sábado? (Shall we go to the movies on saturday?)
¿Por qué no vamos al cine mañana? (Why don’t we go to the movies tomorrow?)
¿Te gustaría ir al cine conmigo? (Would it appeal to you to go to the movies with me?)
The following are INCORRECT ways:
¿Quieres salir contigo? (You want to go out with you?)
¿Me gustaría ir al cine conmigo? (Would I like to go to the movies with me?)Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which of the following responses would this woman probably be saying?
- A.
Me encantaría...
- B.
Sí, dale.
- C.
¡Buenísimo!
- D.
¡Perfecto!
Correct Answer
A. Me encantaría...Explanation
Since she doesn't look too excited, we can probably assume that she is turning down an invitation. Hence, "Me encantaría..." (I would love to....) which is a negative response because it suggests that someone would love to, but can't.
As for the others, they are all positive responses...
Sí, dale. (Yes, OK.)
¡Buenísimo! (Super great!)
¡Perfecto! (Perfect!)Rate this question:
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- 7.
What does "little elbow" refer to in Argentinian Spanish?
- A.
That someone plays tennis a lot
- B.
That someone is very generous
- C.
That someone works at a desk
- D.
That someone is a tightwad (miserly)
Correct Answer
D. That someone is a tightwad (miserly)Explanation
"Little Elbow" comes from the phrase: "No seas codito" (Don’t be a tightwad- little elbow)Rate this question:
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- 8.
How do you commonly say that someone is stingy in Spanish? (Hint: It is a false friend!)
Correct Answer
MiserableExplanation
To say someone is 'stingy' in Spanish, you can use the word 'miserable'. This is a false friend because it looks like the word "miserable" in English.Rate this question:
- 9.
How do you write "I have to be sincere" in Spanish?
Correct Answer
Tengo que ser sincero
Tengo que ser sinceraExplanation
To say "I have to be sincere" in Spanish, you would use TENER + QUE to mean obligation.
Result: Tengo que ser sincero/a (depending on if you are male or female)Rate this question:
- 10.
How do you write "She mustn't eat salad" in Spanish?
Correct Answer
No tiene que comer ensaladaExplanation
To say "She mustn't eat salad" in Spanish, you would use NO + TENER + QUE to mean "must not" .
Result: No tiene que comer ensalada.Rate this question:
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