Breakdown of Encontramos algo en la cama.
en
in / on / by (means of transport) / about (after pensar)
la cama
the bed
encontrar
to find
algo
something
Questions & Answers about Encontramos algo en la cama.
The lesson is about o → ue stem changes. Why doesn't encontramos have a ue?
The verb encontrar (to find) is indeed an o → ue stem-changing verb. However, the nosotros (we) and vosotros (you all) forms are exceptions. They always keep the original vowel from the infinitive. That is why it is encontramos and not encuentramos.
Where is the Spanish word for we in this sentence?
It is built right into the verb! The -amos ending of encontramos tells us the subject is nosotros or nosotras (we). Because the verb ending makes it clear who is doing the action, Spanish speakers usually drop the subject pronoun entirely.
Could en la cama also mean on the bed?
Yes, absolutely! The Spanish preposition en is very versatile and can translate to in, on, or at in English. Depending on the exact context, this sentence could mean you found something hidden under the covers (in the bed) or just resting on top of the blankets (on the bed).
How do I know when to use algo instead of alguien?
Algo means something and is only used for things, like finding a mysterious object in a bed. Alguien means someone or somebody and is only used for people. If you found a person in the bed, you would use alguien.
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