IMPERSONAL CONSTRUCTIONS WITH “SE”
TRADUCIR EN ESPAÑOL Spanish is spoken here. (hablar) All of the interviews are published. (publicar) What do both sentences have In common?
TO MAKE AN IMPERSONAL SENTENCE IN SPANISH, WE USE “SE” Spanish is spoken here. (hablar) One person speaks Spanish here. Put “SE” before el/ella form Se habla español aquí
TO MAKE AN IMPERSONAL SENTENCE IN SPANISH, WE USE “SE” All of the interviews are published. (publicar) More than one interview is published. Put “SE” before ellos/ellas form Se publican las entrevistas.
The Rule If an infinitive or singular noun follows the verb, use the él/ella/usted form. The flyer is published. Se publica un volante. If a plural noun follows the verb, use the ellos/ellas/ustedes form. The flyers are published. Se publican los volantes.
Prácticamos 1. They sell photos here. They give advice here. They donate money here.
Tú, práctica. 1. They broadcast in Spanish. They distribute flyers here. They sponsor athletes.