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"Are" is a form of "be", a copular verb which is often translated as "ser". "Toward" is a preposition which is often translated as "hacia". Learn more about the difference between "are" and "toward" below.
be(
bi
)A copular verb links the subject of a clause to the predicate (e.g., My brother is tall).
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
An impersonal verb is a verb with no apparent subject (e.g., Llueve en España.).
An auxiliary verb, or helper verb, is a conjugated verb that comes before a main verb and determines the main verb's tense, mood, or aspect (e.g., I have gone.).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I'm going to the party. - So am I.Voy a la fiesta. - Yo también.
It is a lovely day, isn't it?Es un día precioso, ¿verdad?
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I don't know how much salt is to be added to the sauce.No sé cuánta sal hay que añadir a la salsa.
The assignment is to be done by next Thursday.La tarea tiene que estar para el jueves que viene.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
My baby is due in three months.Mi bebé nacerá dentro de tres meses.
Tomorrow, I'm going to the dentist.Mañana voy al dentista.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Had it not been for his family, he would have never become an artist.Si no fuera por su familia, nunca habría sido artista.
If I were you, I would not go.Yo en tu lugar, no iría.
toward(
tord
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. hacia
His statement shows a lack of respect toward the families of the victims.Sus declaraciones muestran una falta de respeto hacia las familias de las víctimas.
b. para con
You can't quit your job because you are unhappy. You have obligations toward your family.No puedes dejar el trabajo porque no eres feliz. Tienes obligaciones para con tu familia.
a. para
The government has taken steps toward solving the unemployment problem.El gobierno ha tomado medidas para resolver el problema del desempleo.
