Question 1

Since the current lesson is about wishes, why isn't the subjunctive used after quiere here?

Accepted Answer

Verbs of wishing and wanting only trigger the subjunctive when there is a change of subject (for example, if the sentence said "He wants me to travel"). Here, he is the one who wants, and he is also the one traveling. When the subject stays the same, we just use the infinitive (viajar) right after the conjugated verb (quiere).

Question 2

Why is there an accent mark on Él?

Accepted Answer

The accent mark shows the difference between two words that sound exactly the same. Él with an accent means "he," while el without the accent means "the" (like in el dinero).

Question 3

Could I use the verb salvar instead of ahorrar for "saves" in this sentence?

Accepted Answer

No, Spanish has different words for "to save." You use ahorrar when talking about saving money, time, or resources. You use salvar when rescuing someone or something from physical danger, like saving a life.

Question 4

Is there a trick to remembering when to use porque versus por qué?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Written as one single word without an accent, porque means "because." When it is split into two words with an accent on the e (por qué), it means "why" and is used for questions.

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