Learn Hardcore Spanish (Latin America): La familia que vive en este hogar muestra respeto cuando llega un adulto mayor. - The family that lives in this home shows respect when an older adult arrives.

It is a relative clause that modifies la familia by specifying which family is being discussed—the one that lives in this home. The relative pronoun que links the noun to additional descriptive information.

Why is the verb muestra in the singular form even though the family consists of multiple people?

In Spanish, collective nouns like familia are treated as singular. Even though the group is made up of several individuals, the subject is singular, so the verb mostrar is conjugated as muestra to match in number.

What does adulto mayor mean, and why might this term be chosen in Latin American Spanish?

Adulto mayor translates to "older adult" or "senior citizen." It is a respectful term culturally preferred in Latin America to refer to elderly people, highlighting respect and dignity rather than using terms that might sound less courteous.

What tense are the verbs vive and llega, and what does their usage imply about the actions described?

Both vive (lives) and llega (arrives) are in the present indicative tense. Their use indicates that the actions are either habitual or generally true, suggesting an ongoing state for living and a customary action when an older adult arrives.

Why is hogar used instead of casa, and what nuance does this choice add to the sentence?

While casa means “house” (the physical structure), hogar conveys a sense of warmth and belonging, referring to “home” as a place of emotional comfort. This choice emphasizes that the family lives in a nurturing and respectful environment.

How do the articles la and un affect the meaning of the sentence?

The definite article la before familia signals that the sentence refers to a specific family known in context. Conversely, the indefinite article un before adulto mayor implies any older adult in general, without naming a particular person.