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Ella siempre usa ese pedal porque es cómodo.

Ella siempre usa ese pedal porque es cómodo.
She always uses that pedal because it is comfortable.
From Lesson 280:Standard of comparison (para)·Spanish (Latin America)

Questions & Answers about Ella siempre usa ese pedal porque es cómodo.

Since we are learning about using para for comparisons, how would I change this to say "For a pedal, it is comfortable"?
You would use the structure para ser (to be) plus the noun. "For a pedal, it is comfortable" translates to Para ser un pedal, es cómodo. Our original sentence just gives a direct reason using porque (because) instead of making a comparison.
Why is it ese pedal and not eso pedal?
You use ese because pedal is a masculine singular noun. Eso is the neuter form of "that," which is only used for abstract ideas, unknown situations, or unidentified objects (like asking "¿Qué es eso?"). You never put eso directly in front of a noun.
Could cómodo also mean "convenient" here?
No, cómodo specifically means physically comfortable or cozy. If you wanted to say the pedal was convenient or practical to use, you would use a word like práctico or conveniente.
Do I have to include Ella at the start of the sentence?
No, you can drop it if the context is already clear. However, because usa can mean "he uses," "she uses," or "you (formal) use," adding Ella prevents any confusion if the listener doesn't already know who you are talking about.

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