El reloj original por el que pujan es muy raro.
The original watch they are bidding for is very rare.
Breakdown of El reloj original por el que pujan es muy raro.
ser
to be
el reloj
the clock
muy
very
que
that / than
por
for / by / through / in/during (part of the day)
raro
rare
pujar
to bid
original
original
Questions & Answers about El reloj original por el que pujan es muy raro.
Why do we use el que here instead of just que?
When a relative pronoun follows a preposition like por, you usually need to add the matching article (el, la, los, or las). Because we are referring back to el reloj, which is masculine and singular, we use el que.
Why is the preposition por in the middle of the sentence instead of at the end?
English sentences often end with a preposition, like the word "for" in "the watch they are bidding for". In Spanish, a preposition can never end a sentence or clause. It must be placed before the relative pronoun, creating por el que (literally meaning "for which").
Where does the word pujan come from?
It is the present tense "ellos/ellas/ustedes" form of the verb pujar. While it can mean to push or struggle, in contexts involving items for sale or auctions, it means to bid.
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