The Passive Voice with the Impersonal SE Amanda Ewoldt Todd
When you want to say “YOU” or “ONE” without referring to anyone in particular you use the Impersonal SE.
¿Cómo se dice “dress” en español? How do you say “dress” in Spanish?
En España se come muy bien. In Spain one eats very well.
Se vende ropa Se venden vestidos How do you form it? Se + Verb in 3rd person singular or plural + noun Se vende ropa Se venden vestidos
Práctica
VENDER Se vende ropa
VENDER Se venden jeans
VENDER Se vende ropa
VENDER Se venden joyas
VENDER Se vende ropa cómoda
VENDER Se vende ropa elegante
Se prohibe nadar How do you form it? Se + Verb in 3rd person singular + verb Se prohibe nadar
It is very common to see the Impersonal SE on signs and advertisement services.
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