"Hago crímenes para ser una policía"
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Is this sentence correct?
I mean it to mean: "I commit crimes in spite of being a police officer"
Gracias a Ustedes!
Tim
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updated Jan 31, 2013
posted by gsdfsggs
It's polite to thank those who answer your post with a vote if it is helpful. Para ser means "in order to be". - Jubilado, Jan 30, 2013
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As written, your sentence means "I do crimes in order to be a policeman." To get your intended meaning, maybe something like "Cometo crímenes a pesar de ser policía."
updated Jan 31, 2013
edited by Noetol
posted by Noetol
Great minds think alike! I learned from this post as well. - Jubilado, Jan 30, 2013
Sorry, Sinmeta, I was writing while you posted. - Noetol, Jan 30, 2013
No worries, it nice to have some confirmation! - sinmeta, Jan 30, 2013
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I think it should be "Cometo crímenes a pesar de ser un/una policía." "A pesar de" means "in spite of".
updated Jan 31, 2013
posted by sinmeta
You could also say "Cometo crímenes pese a ser un/una policía." - sinmeta, Jan 30, 2013
