cómo es donde vives?

Question

Got a spanish speaking test at school 3rd form. any answers to the above question would be great. so far i have got-

Vivo en un barrio antiguo cerca de la mar. me gusta vivir aqúi porque es bonito. Hay también mucha movida. Lo bueno de mi barrio es que es limpio.

just looking for examples of how othe people would do it. EDIT: For one of the questions, just correct me if you can. It does not have to be in the same format, you can give an example about your barrio if you like.

In English i meant- I live in an old neighborhood near the sea. I like living here because it's beautiful. There is also a lot going on (either that or alot of liveliness). The good thing about my neighborhood is it is clean. - NewZealand, Sep 12, 2010

when you translate my spanish passage into english i think it basically means that. The most important thing is that it makes sense. - NewZealand, Sep 12, 2010

Answer 1

When writing in Spanish (unless you are awfully confident) it is always better to include your English intent so we can make sure that you are saying what you meant to.

I am questioning your use of the word movida, but I can see where it might be correct. Can you tell us what you meant to say in English?

And congratulations on using es limpio. My first impression was that it should be está limpio, but I see that you are using it as a classification (CID).

Unfortunately, you only got it 1/2 correct. You must use the subjunctive form of the verb after impersonal expressions that show a value judgement.

impersonal expression and subjunctive

Notice that "lo bueno es" is listed as one of those expressions. If you haven't studied the subjunctive mood, then don't worry about it. I don't think your teacher will penalize you for a topic that you haven't covered yet. If you have covered the subjunctive mood, then use sea limpio; not es.

Have not covered subjunctive verbs yet. Any thing else wrong? - NewZealand, Sep 12, 2010

Answer 2

It is difficult to answer this question because I do not know where you live. I think your answer is good except I am confused about "Hay también mucha movida." Are you saying there is a lot of movement where you live? Perhaps you could describe your house, apartment, yard, neighbors, etc. if you need more material.