I have problems answering questions correctly using appropriate verbs, nouns and articles
For instance... Come se llama el primo de Graciela? (what is the name of Graciela's cousin);
How do I answer correctly, I get points taken off all the time:
Se llamo Ernesto (or) Ernesto el primo de Garciela (or) Graciela el primo es Ernesto.
This is so confusing????
What is the secret when using appropriate verbs, nouns, etc.
3 Answers
The above are all correct.
Se llama Ernesto. Ernesto es el primo de Graciela. These are what I would normally use but you can create other ones to make your point. Do one thing: Don't memorize vocabulary and just put it into sentences. Try and understand the conjugation of -ar,-er,and -ir verbs. Then you will be able to conjugate any verb that comes your way. As you go to higher levels of Spanish, they don't always give you a chart for each word. They expect you to apply your previous knowledge to the concepts. Trust me... I always used to memorize things and then I realized it only hurt me. So please don't make the same mistake.
Hi cwdhaven
Keep it simple for now.
Se llama Ernesto - his name is Ernesto (literally he calls himself Ernesto) is just fine.
Me llamo - my name is
Te llamas - your name is........................¿Cómo te llamas? - What is your name?
Se llama - Your (usted)/his/her name is...¿Cómo se llama? - What is his name?
A few things that might be useful to you:
1). This topic has been discussed before so if you are interested in seeing what others have already said on the subject, you can also try typing in "me llamo" or "my name" or something along these lines in the forum search box (This is located write above the first question listed in the Answers section).
2). Try looking up the relevant verbs up in the box at the top of this page (the dictionary) that says "Enter a Spanish or English word..." Try looking up different terms such as name, llamar, etc.
