Learn Spanish (Latin America): Aprobaremos la reforma, puesto que la nación la pide. - We will approve the reform, since the nation asks for it.

Aprobaremos la reforma, puesto que la nación la pide.

We will approve the reform, since the nation asks for it.

Breakdown of Aprobaremos la reforma, puesto que la nación la pide.

pedir

to ask for / to order

it / her (direct object)

Questions & Answers about Aprobaremos la reforma, puesto que la nación la pide.

Why is puesto que followed by the indicative (pide) instead of the subjunctive?

Puesto que translates to "since" or "given that" and is used to state a known fact or cause. Because it declares a reality (the nation is actively asking for it), it takes the indicative. Even though you are learning about subjunctive triggers in this module, conjunctions of cause like puesto que, ya que, and porque almost always take the indicative.

Are puesto que and ya que interchangeable?

Yes, they are highly interchangeable in this context. Both mean "since" or "given that" and sound a bit more formal and structured than a simple porque (because). This makes them perfect for political or formal statements like passing a reform.

Why doesn't pedir need a preposition like por to mean "asks for"?

The verb pedir inherently means "to ask for" or "to request". Adding a preposition like por is a common trap for English speakers translating literally. The "for" is already built right into the verb, which is why we just say la pide (asks for it).

What are the different ways to use aprobar?

While it literally means "to approve," in political or legal contexts it is the standard way to say "to pass" (like a law, a bill, or a reform). You will also see it used frequently in academic contexts to mean passing a test or a class, such as aprobar el examen.