"I get to..."
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I want to say something like "I get to go to Mexico this summer." Now, is there a verb to use? I don't want to say, "I am able to." because that has a different connontation than I am after. But, if you understand, could someone help me out?
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updated Feb 17, 2010
posted by Preguntón
Excelent question. - webdunce, Feb 16, 2010
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In SpanishDict's entry for get, number 11 says:
- to get to do something -> llegar a or tener la ocasión de hacer algo
- you get to travel a lot in this job -> en este trabajo se viaja mucho
- I finally got to see her -> por fin pude or conseguí verla
And, actually, I like even more the suggestion here, which says:
Get to (do something): "To have the opportunity to" is "tener la oportunidad de (hacer algo)."
So, at my current skill level, I'd feel comfortable saying:
Tengo la oportunidad de ir a Mexico este verano.
updated Feb 17, 2010
edited by webdunce
posted by webdunce
I agree with tengo la oportunidad. - jeezzle, Feb 17, 2010
great research webdunce - Izanoni1, Feb 17, 2010
