Question 1

Why is the command for 'go out' sal instead of the regular present tense form?

Accepted Answer

Sal is an irregular informal command (affirmative tú imperative) of the verb salir (to go out or leave). Usually, affirmative tú commands look just like the he/she present tense form, but salir is one of a few very common verbs that gets a special short form.

Question 2

How does hacer become haz in this sentence?

Accepted Answer

Just like sal, haz is an irregular short command. It tells someone you know well to 'do' or 'make' something. Instead of following the regular rule (which would mistakenly give you 'hace'), the verb hacer turns into haz for its affirmative command.

Question 3

Is the command haz pronounced the same way as has (you have)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in Latin American Spanish, haz and has sound exactly the same. Because the 'h' is silent and 'z' is pronounced like 's', they sound identical. You have to rely on the context of the sentence to know if you are hearing the command haz or the helper verb has.

Question 4

Why use con cuidado instead of a word ending in '-mente' for 'carefully'?

Accepted Answer

While Spanish does have the word cuidadosamente (carefully), it is often considered a bit long and formal. In everyday conversations, it is much more natural and common to combine con (with) and a noun. So, con cuidado literally translates to 'with care.'

Question 5

Does ensayo mean 'rehearsal' or 'essay'?

Accepted Answer

It can mean both! Here, because of the context of going out and making a gesture, it means 'rehearsal.' The verb ensayar means to practice or rehearse. So an ensayo is an event where you practice a performance, but it is also the word used for a written essay.

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