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Re:E-Prime – English without the verb “to be” by wsinks on Wednesday May 26, 2021 @11:43AM (#27292002)
I love this about spanish. Took me forever to initially get it, and then I've never gone back. It helps identify permanence in a very useful way.
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Re:E-Prime – English without the verb “to be” by nathancahill on Wednesday May 26, 2021 @12:12PM (#27292362)
Yes, this and the very common use of passive voice (at least in LATAM): El vaso se rompió vs Rompí el vaso.
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