Breakdown of Según mi hermano, el almuerzo está listo.
mi
my
estar
to be
el hermano
the brother
el almuerzo
the lunch
listo
ready
según
according to
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Questions & Answers about Según mi hermano, el almuerzo está listo.
Why does the sentence start with Según mi hermano?
The phrase Según mi hermano means "according to my brother". It’s placed at the beginning to show that the statement about the lunch being ready comes from the brother’s perspective.
When should I use Según in Spanish?
Use Según whenever you want to convey that something is being reported or stated by someone else, or when referring to a source of information. It’s the Spanish equivalent of "according to" in English.
Why do we say mi hermano instead of el hermano?
In Spanish, we use a possessive adjective (like mi for my) before the noun to specify whose brother it is. Saying el hermano would simply mean "the brother" in a nonspecific way, while mi hermano clearly shows that you are talking about your brother.
How do I know when to use ser or estar with listo?
• Ser listo typically means "to be clever".
• Estar listo means "to be ready".
In this sentence, está listo indicates that the lunch is ready to be eaten right now.
Is almuerzo always used for lunch in Latin America?
In most parts of Latin America, el almuerzo means "lunch" (the midday meal). However, usage can vary across regions. In some places, people might use comida to mean "lunch", or comer to mean "to have lunch". Generally, though, almuerzo is widely understood as "lunch".
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