Guardaré la fruta en la nevera para que se mantenga fresca.

I will store the fruit in the fridge so it stays fresh.

Breakdown of Guardaré la fruta en la nevera para que se mantenga fresca.

• yo: I
• la: the
• en: in
• la fruta: the fruit
• fresco: fresh
• guardar: to store
• la nevera: the fridge
• para que: so
• mantenerse: to stay

Questions & Answers about Guardaré la fruta en la nevera para que se mantenga fresca.

Why is Guardaré used instead of something like Voy a guardar?

Using Guardaré (future tense) emphasizes a future action that is decided upon but not necessarily immediate. While Voy a guardar also indicates a future action, it can sometimes feel slightly more immediate or show intention. Both are correct in most contexts; it's a stylistic choice in Spanish.

Why do we say para que instead of just para?

Para on its own is used to indicate purpose with an infinitive, as in para guardar la fruta ("to store the fruit"). However, para que introduces a subordinate clause that requires a new conjugated verb, typically in the subjunctive. It’s often translated as "so that" in English, indicating the intention or purpose behind the main action.

What is the function of se mantenga and why is it in the subjunctive?

Mantener is used in the subjunctive here because it follows para que, which expresses a purpose or goal. The reflexive pronoun se is used because the fruit is maintaining itself in a fresh state. In Spanish, a subjunctive verb (in this case, mantenga) follows expressions of purpose like para que.

Why is fresca in the feminine form?

Fruta is a feminine noun, so any adjective describing it must agree in gender and number. That’s why it’s fresca (singular feminine) rather than fresco (singular masculine).

What’s the difference between nevera, frigorífico, and refrigerador?

All three words refer to a refrigerator in Spanish. In Spain, nevera and frigorífico are very common. Refrigerador is more common in Latin America. So if you are in Spain, you’ll often hear nevera or frigorífico for what English speakers call a fridge.