Question 1

How could I rewrite this sentence to use the concessive y eso que from this lesson?

Accepted Answer

You use y eso que to introduce a surprising contrast rather than a cause. For example, you could change the meaning slightly and say: Usas la correa, y eso que tu gato es rebelde (You use the leash, even though your cat is rebellious). Remember that y eso que always triggers the indicative mood, so we keep the verb as es rather than using the subjunctive.

Question 2

Why do we use ya no here instead of putting más at the end of the sentence?

Accepted Answer

In Spanish from Spain, ya no placed right before the verb is the standard, natural way to express 'no longer' or 'not anymore.' Translating 'anymore' literally and putting más at the end of the sentence (like no usas la correa más) sounds unnatural to a Spaniard, though you might hear it in parts of Latin America.

Question 3

Could I say tu gato está rebelde instead of es rebelde?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it changes the nuance. Using es rebelde with the verb ser means the cat has a naturally disobedient personality. If you switch to está rebelde using the verb estar, it implies the cat is just acting up or being rebellious lately, which is contrary to its usual good behavior.

Question 4

Does correa only mean 'leash'?

Accepted Answer

While correa is the most common word for a pet's leash, it is quite versatile. It can also mean 'strap' (like on a watch or bag) or a mechanical 'belt' (like the timing belt in a car). However, if you are talking about a belt you wear with trousers, you should use the word cinturón instead.

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