Breakdown of Quiero desafiar esa regla.
esa
that (feminine)
querer
to want
la regla
the rule
desafiar
to challenge
Questions & Answers about Quiero desafiar esa regla.
How could I use the reduplicative subjunctive from this lesson to say 'I want to challenge that rule, whatever it is'?
You can add sea cual sea or sea la que sea to the end of the sentence. For example: Quiero desafiar esa regla, sea cual sea.
Could I use retar instead of desafiar here to mean 'challenge'?
Generally no. Desafiar is the best word for challenging or defying an idea, rule, or system. Retar is usually used for challenging a person to a competition, or in some Latin American regions, it means to scold someone.
Is there a difference between a regla and a norma?
They are often interchangeable in this context. However, a regla is usually a strict, specific rule (like in a game or grammar), whereas a norma often refers to a broader social standard or formal regulation. Keep in mind that regla is also the word for a physical measuring ruler.
How would I add 'whatever happens' to this sentence using a reduplicative subjunctive clause?
You would use the verb pasar (to happen) in the subjunctive twice, joined by lo que. The phrase is pase lo que pase, making the full sentence Quiero desafiar esa regla, pase lo que pase.
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