Function of "Se" in this sentence
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In the sentence: "Se requiere más rigor..." is the "se" in this case an example of the Impersonal con "se"? Or is it something else? ¡Gracias!
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updated May 7, 2013
posted by Kicker4
When you see a "se" like this it is putting the phrase into the passive. (in English it would be the "to be" verb in some form) - ian-hill, May 7, 2013
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I would say it's passive reflexive according to your thorough post about this very subject just yesterday. "More effort is required..."
updated May 7, 2013
posted by Jubilado
Gracias, estoy tratando de entender la diferencia entre pasiva refleja e impersonal con se - Kicker4, May 7, 2013
just by what I understand from "personal" and reflexive, I agree with Jubilado. :) - chileno, May 7, 2013
I agree too :) - ian-hill, May 7, 2013
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The impersonal se is a variation of the passive voice. Example:
Se habla español (Spanish spoken here)
Se vende una casa (House [is] for sale)
In your example, "Se requiere más rigor", the same structure can be seen.
More severity/harshness/discipline [is] required.
updated May 7, 2013
edited by francobollo
posted by francobollo
