Leemos el currículum para preparar la entrevista.
We are reading the resume to prepare the interview.
Breakdown of Leemos el currículum para preparar la entrevista.
leer
to read
para
for
preparar
to prepare
la entrevista
interview
el currículum
resume
Questions & Answers about Leemos el currículum para preparar la entrevista.
Why do we use para before preparar in this sentence?
Why isn't the verb preparar conjugated to match "we"?
In Spanish, when a verb immediately follows a preposition like para, it must stay in its infinitive form (the dictionary form ending in -ar, -er, or -ir). Because para sets up the meaning "in order to," you just leave preparar in its base form.
Does leemos mean "we read" or "we are reading"?
It can mean both! The Spanish present tense covers both routine habits and actions happening right now. You could use estamos leyendo to heavily emphasize that it is happening right this second, but leemos is perfectly natural to use for both situations.
Why does the word currículum have an accent mark on the "i"?
The accent mark shows you exactly where to put the vocal stress when speaking: on the rí syllable. Words ending in consonants other than "n" or "s" naturally place the stress on the very last syllable. Since currículum breaks this pronunciation rule, it requires a written accent mark.
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