Questions & Answers about Conviene masticar despacio cuando comes tan deprisa.
Why is conviene used here, and what does it do in the sentence?
Conviene is a very common Spanish way to say that something is advisable, suitable, or a good idea.
In this sentence, conviene + infinitive means it’s advisable to... or it’s a good idea to...
So:
Conviene masticar despacio = It’s advisable to chew slowly
It is often used impersonally, without saying exactly who it is advisable for. English often uses it’s best, it’s advisable, or you should in similar situations.
Why is masticar in the infinitive?
Because after conviene, Spanish often uses an infinitive to talk about a general action.
Pattern: conviene + infinitive
Examples:
- Conviene descansar. = It’s advisable to rest.
- Conviene llegar pronto. = It’s a good idea to arrive early.
- Conviene masticar despacio. = It’s advisable to chew slowly.
If Spanish wants to name a specific person, it can also use: conviene que + subjunctive
For example: Conviene que mastiques despacio. = It’s advisable that you chew slowly.
Why does it say cuando comes and not cuando comas?