Questions & Answers about Vamos a leer el menú ahora.
Why is there no word for "we" in this sentence?
In Spanish, the verbvamosalready means "we go" or "we are going". Because the verb itself tells you exactly who is doing the action, you can usually leave out the word for "we" (nosotros) unless you want to add special emphasis.
Why do we need the word a between vamos and leer? Doesn't leer already mean "to read"?
Yes, leer means "to read". However, when you use the verbir (to go) to talk about what you are going to do in the future, you must always use the special formula ir + a + infinitive verb. So, "we are going to read" becomes vamos a leer. You can never skip the a in this phrase!
Why does menú have an accent mark on the letter ú?
In Spanish, words that end in a vowel naturally get their spoken stress on the second-to-last syllable. Because the spoken emphasis in menú actually falls on the final syllable, it needs a written accent mark to tell you to break the normal rule.
How do I pronounce ahora? Do I say the "h" sound?
No, the letter h is always silent in Spanish. You should pronounce ahoraas if it were spelled "a-o-ra", letting the vowels flow smoothly together.
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