a voz pasica o a voz activa

Question

how would you make this passive sentence active: Los derechos humanos serán respetados por los líderes. Would it be : Los líderes respetan los derechos humanos?

are there many ways to do it?

Answer 1

Your solution looks fine, and is the most direct equivalent in active voice that I can think of.

Estoy de acuerdo. - annierats, Nov 22, 2013

could you also use Los lideres respetaron los derechos humanos or los lideres seran respetados por los lideres? - Blair90, Nov 22, 2013

The first, yes, since it´s the same thing, but in past tense. The second, no, since you have the same subject and object and I can´t tell what it means. - rogspax, Nov 22, 2013

Answer 2

Hi there!

• Passive: Los derechos humanos serán respetados por los líderes. - Human Rights will be respected by leaders (future).
• Active: Los líderes respetarán los derechos humanos. Leaders will respect Human Rights.

Greetings!