It’s important to note that many Spanish-speaking countries, particularly those in the tropics, categorize the seasons into two: “estación seca” (dry season, sometimes also known as “verano”) and “estación lluviosa” (rainy season, sometimes also known as “invierno”).
Additionally, the seasons and the months they occur in can vary significantly across Spanish-speaking countries due to their geographic locations.
In Spanish, the seasons are typically preceded by the definite articles “el” or “la,” depending on which is being referred to. “Verano,” “otoño,” and “invierno” are considered masculine nouns and are therefore accompanied by “el” (e.g., “el verano”). “Primavera” is considered a feminine noun and is therefore accompanied by “la” (e.g., “la primavera”).
Keep in mind that definite articles are not always necessary. The seasons in Spanish can also be preceded by prepositions like “de” or “en” (e.g., “En primavera, las flores florecen”) or by a form of the verb “ser,” which means “to be” (e.g., “Le dije que es primavera todavía, no verano”).
Sometimes is an adverb that describes a verb as occurring occasionally as opposed to all the time. For example, someone who enjoys reading different types of books may sometimes prefer fiction and other times nonfiction.
Synonyms for “sometimes” include single words and phrases, such as:
Published on
September 9, 2024
by
Gina Rancaño, BA.
Revised on
September 25, 2024.
Both “was” and “were” can be used as the past tense of “to be,” but they are not interchangeable.
Was is used for the first-person singular (e.g., “I was”) and third-person singular (e.g., “she was”).
Were is used for the second-person singular (e.g., “You were”) and all plural forms (e.g., “They were,” “we were”).
However, it’s important to note that “were” is the correct choice when using the subjunctive mood, which expresses hypothetical situations, wishes, desires, demands, or situations that are contrary to reality (e.g., “If I were you, I’d leave that alone”).
Published on
August 13, 2024
by
Gina Rancaño, BA.
Revised on
September 14, 2024.
Historically, nauseous was used to mean “causing nausea” (e.g., “the nauseous smell”). Today, it’s often used in the same way as the adjectivenauseated, meaning “feeling sick to one’s stomach or likely to vomit” (e.g., “I’m nauseous” or “I’m nauseated”).
However, it’s important to note that “nauseated” can also be used as the simple past tense and past participle of the verb “nauseate,” which means “to make somebody feel ill, disgusted, or as if they’re going to vomit” (e.g., “His behavior nauseated me”).
Nauseous vs nauseated examples
Nauseous in a sentence examples
Nauseated in a sentence examples
The nauseous smell of the rotten fish caused everyone to leave the restaurant.
I immediately became nauseous when I saw the steep drop of the roller coaster.
Samantha was feeling nauseated, so she went home early.
The pungent smell nauseated me, so I had to leave the area.
Published on
August 5, 2024
by
Gina Rancaño, BA.
Revised on
October 4, 2024.
Use that with restrictive clauses, which can’t be omitted without changing the meaning of a sentence (e.g., “The poem that I wrote won first place”). Use which with nonrestrictive clauses, which add information about a noun but aren’t necessary to the sentence (e.g., “My dog, which is a poodle, loves to play fetch.”).
Examples: Using that or which in a sentence
That in restrictive clauses
Which in nonrestrictive clauses
The book that I borrowed from her is worn.
The hotel, which is one of my favorites, is getting renovated.
The movie that was just released is number one at the box office.
Our picnic, which was scheduled for 5 p.m., will be postponed because of the rain.
The car that has the funny bumper sticker is mine.
The Empire State Building, which is located in New York, is a popular tourist destination.
BC stands for “before Christ” and refers to years before Jesus Christ’s estimated birth, starting with 1 BC and counting backward. AD stands for “anno Domini,” which is Medieval Latin for “in the year of the Lord” and denotes the years after Jesus’s birth. It starts with year 1 and extends to the current day.
BC and AD examples
BC
AD
The first recorded Olympic Games were held in Olympia, Greece, in 776 BC.
In AD 476, the Western Roman Empire fell, marking the end of ancient Rome.
The Roman Republic was established in 509 BC.
In AD 622, the Prophet Muhammad migrated from Mecca to Medina, marking the beginning of the Islamic calendar.
Alexander the Great conquered Egypt in 332 BC.
In AD 800, Charlemagne was crowned Emperor of the Romans by Pope Leo III.
Published on
July 31, 2024
by
Gina Rancaño, BA.
Revised on
October 4, 2024.
Achieve is a verb that means “to accomplish something or succeed in doing something.” For example, many people achieve their goal of graduating from college when they receive their diplomas.
Published on
July 19, 2024
by
Gina Rancaño, BA.
Revised on
September 4, 2024.
Follow up is the correct spelling when used as a verb (e.g., “Let’s follow up on this tomorrow”), while follow-up is the correct spelling when used as a noun (e.g., “I attended a follow-up”) or an adjective (e.g., “I sent a follow-up email”).
Followup is considered incorrect and should not be used. A Quillbot grammar check can help ensure your writing is free of this and other errors.
Examples: Using follow up or follow-up in a sentence
Use
Example
Follow up (verb)
I sent several emails to follow up on our most recent conversation.
Follow-up (noun)
My doctor asked that I schedule a follow-up within two weeks.
Follow-up (adjective)
We had a follow-up meeting to discuss all the progress that has been made.
Published on
July 18, 2024
by
Gina Rancaño, BA.
Revised on
August 5, 2024.
Beside is a preposition meaning “next to” (e.g., “Sit beside me”) or “compared to” (e.g., “My project seems amateur beside yours”). Besides is a preposition meaning “in addition to” or “other than” (e.g., “I have many goals besides graduating”).
However, “besides” (with an “s”) can also function as an adverb that introduces an additional comment (e.g., “I’m tired; besides, it’s too late to go”).
Examples: Beside in a sentence
Examples: Besides in a sentence
Walk beside me so we can chat for a bit.
Let’s do something else besides that.
The rewards seem small beside the risks.
Besides Italy, there are many countries I want to visit.
Can you please place this beside the desk?
I don’t want to go, and besides, the shop is closed.
