Question 1

Why is it autoricé with a c instead of a z?

Accepted Answer

The base verb is autorizar. However, in Spanish, the letter z is almost never used right before an e or an i. To keep the same pronunciation in the yo form of the preterite (past tense), verbs ending in -zar change the z to a c. So, the spelling changes to autoricé.

Question 2

Does this z to c spelling change happen in all past tense forms of autorizar?

Accepted Answer

No, this spelling change only happens in the yo form of the preterite tense because it is the only ending that starts with an e. For example, "you authorized" is autorizaste, and "he/she authorized" is autorizó. Since those endings start with a or o, the z stays.

Question 3

Why do we use para instead of por for "for the loan"?

Accepted Answer

We use para here because it shows the purpose or destination of the transfer. The transfer was made specifically to fund the loan (el préstamo). When you are talking about the purpose, goal, or recipient of an action, para is the right choice.

Question 4

Why does préstamo have a written accent mark?

Accepted Answer

In Spanish, words ending in a vowel are naturally stressed on the second-to-last syllable. Because the emphasis in préstamo falls on the third-to-last syllable (PRES-ta-mo), it breaks this natural rule. Any word stressed on the third-to-last syllable must always have a written accent mark.

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