Breakdown of Como me delates, te voy a encontrar.
ir
to go
a
to
encontrar
to find
me
to me / me (direct object)
Questions & Answers about Como me delates, te voy a encontrar.
Why is como used here instead of si for "if"?
In Spanish, you can use como followed by the subjunctive to issue a warning or a threat. While si me delatas just states a neutral condition, como me delates carries a strong tone of a warning, like "if you even think about ratting me out, watch out!"
Why is delates in the subjunctive here?
When como is used conditionally for a warning or threat, it requires the subjunctive mood. Because this threat is about a potential future action, we use the present subjunctive delates. If you used si for a likely future event, you would use the indicative instead.
Does the verb delatar always mean "to rat out" or "to snitch"?
Yes, delatar means to betray, inform on, or give someone away. It is the standard verb for snitching or ratting someone out. It can also be used figuratively, such as a physical clue that "gives away" or "reveals" the truth.
Can I put the pronoun te at the end of the sentence?
Yes, you could say voy a encontrarte. When a conjugated verb is followed by an infinitive, like voy a plus encontrar, you can either place the object pronoun before the conjugated verb or attach it directly to the end of the infinitive. Both sound completely natural.