Breakdown of Es común ver flores en el parque.
ser
to be
en
in
el parque
the park
la flor
the flower
ver
to see
común
common
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What does Es común literally mean in Spanish?
It literally means It is common. This phrase is used to express that something occurs frequently or is a typical occurrence.
Why do we say ver flores instead of inserting an article like ver unas flores?
Spanish doesn’t always require an article when speaking in a general sense. Here, ver flores focuses on the general idea of “seeing flowers” without specifying how many or which ones. If you said ver unas flores, that would emphasize noticing some specific or certain flowers rather than the general concept.
Is there a difference if we say Es común ver las flores en el parque?
Using las flores would imply that we already know which particular flowers we're talking about or that there is a specific group of flowers in the park. In contrast, flores (without the article) sounds more general, suggesting that the flowers are just part of the usual scenery without referencing any specific ones.
Why is en el parque used instead of en un parque?
In Spanish, if it’s clear which park we're referring to (perhaps it’s the one in the neighborhood or a well-known park), using el parque is common. En un parque would mean “in a (or any) park,” which is possible, but it suggests an unspecified park, not necessarily the one people already have in mind.
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