Coffee Break Spanish

CBS 1.34 | Ordering breakfast

Sep 19, 2009
Kara's mother joins Mark and Kara for breakfast, discussing forming plural and singular verbs in the formal form. The conversation includes ordering breakfast, language interactions, professions, and exploring plural verbs in Spanish.
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INSIGHT

Formal Verb Pluralization Explained

  • Formal singular verbs shift to plural by adding an "n" in polite speech.
  • Examples: "quiere" becomes "quieren," indicating plural formal "you."
ANECDOTE

Using "Quisiera" for Others

  • Kara orders tea for herself and then uses "mi madre quisiera" to say her mother would like tea.
  • This shows the verb "quisiera" can be used for both oneself and another person politely.
ANECDOTE

Practicing Spanish with a Neighbor

  • Mark greets a lady at the next table and practices Spanish conversation with her.
  • They discuss origins, professions, and whether they are on holiday with natural verb use examples.
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