Telling Someone to "Make Sure" Something Happens
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I can not express enough how grateful I am of the algorithm of TH-cam that has brought me to your videos!! I've learned so much spanish from your videos in a couple weeks than I tried to learn in years!! I haven't gotten through all your videos yet, but I'm making my way there!!! Thank you so much for your videos! 😊🙏
Thank you for the super positive feedback! I appreciate it. Welcome to the channel. :)
that makes two of us. He explain things in a way that I can wrap my head around. My Mother is Hispanic and I grew up in Texas but I never could get over the hump to being fluent in Spanish. Now I work somewhere where speaking Spanish would be very useful so I'm trying to become fluent.
You are the best Spanish teacher on the internet.
Thank you so much!
Thank you for responding to your viewer's request to make this video. This is a very useful phrase.
I get a lot of my video ideas from the comments section. :)
I love the background lighting. It captured that early morning, first coffee vibe! Such a helpful video.
Thanks. That's my new "work area". It's far enough from the bedroom that I can make videos at that hour without waking up Linda...lol.
It’s not just watching and listening to your fantastic videos, it’s the way that you explain everything so clearly and thoroughly, especially the subjunctive! Muchísimas gracias.
Gracias por su vídeo. "Asegúrate" es una palabra nueva para mí y voy a buscar oportunidades para utilizarla en el futuro.
Cuando vivía en Panamá usamos el verbo trancar para “lock” como “asegúrate de que la puerta está trancada”.
Mi esposa es de Colombia y a veces ella usa trancar.
Bingo! I got Juan taking out the trash! 🤣🤣🤣🤣So props to me!
Another way I have learned of saying "Make sure" although slightly different is "Hay Que" which means in literal translation "One is to... do something" but can be very similar to "make sure" in context, and sounds a bit more natural.
This construction was totally new to me. It's going to be useful to put in my convesations. Thanks
Thank you Paul❤ I am studying advanced Spanish in San Miguel de Allende. However, I always learn something from you because sometimes you just need am English speaker to explain things, and that is something you do very well. 😊 Your videos are a big help to me
I'm glad they're helpful. Thanks for following tge channel.
Not the swivel chair! Lol love you Paul you are an amazing teacher 🙏🏼 ❤ 🙌🏻
I wish it was a swivel chair. It's the wooden bench with no back that came with that old desk...lol.
Many times you’ve commented that you don’t really understand why some of us who are already fluent watch your videos. This great video exemplifies why I do. I already use all these forms (or “asegúrese” if using Ud) and I’m using them correctly, but could not have told you WHY one or the other. I’d be like Linda, “It sounds right.” I really like understanding the “why”, especially that nuanced difference between indicative and subjunctive. Mil gracias una vez más. (Idea - if you ever want to address written Spanish, I’d love a clear explanation of when to use the tilde in más/mas, cuando/cuándo, cuanto/cuánto, porque/porqué etc.. I’ve read up on it, discussed with groups of native-speaking friends (who didn’t always agree amongst themselves), but it still hasn’t stuck…
You make a good point. I guess I really never thought it through when I made those comments. I am glad to hear that I am offering something to more advanced speakers -- and I certainly appreciate the views.
Thanks for the video topic idea too. I'll add that one to the list. Thanks to the comments section on my videos, I don't think I will ever run out of topics. Have a great weekend.
@@QrooSpanish Gracias a ti e igualmente.
@@QrooSpanish I have the following as a photo meme, but can’t seem to paste a photo here, so I transcribed it. The 4 porqués.
Porqué: The reason. “Todo tiene un porqué.” (Everything has a reason.)
Por que: For which/reason why. “Este es el motivo por que no llamé.” (This is the reason for which I didn’t call.)
¿Por qué? Question (why). “Por qué estás estudiando español?” (Why are you studying Spanish.)
Porque Answer. “Porque quiero visitar México.” (Because I want to visit Mexico.)
Thanks for this tip. Very helpful.
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Like so many others I like your videos because your explanations are so clear and concise. After I watch a couple of your videos I like to watch a telenovela or news cast, sometimes a podcast and listen for examples of the words in your lesson.
Glad you like them!
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Muy útil. Muchas gracias señor Paul.
Listening to you while I’m visiting Latvia, excellent lesson.
Muchas Gracias
Nice articulate explanation without being overly academic... I'm also going to invite you over to give us advice on our interior home lighting 😅
Haha, thanks.
Thanks!
Great that you stuck asegurate in there after a question cause I have one about Gustar. I'm comfortable using me gusta, te gusta etc, but how does gusto represent me in Te gusto, which means you like me. I know it's similar to your Caer Bien video where A Maria le caigo bien means Maria likes me, but gusto stops me cold. I hate asking because they say kids learn easier cause they focus on how and not why, but a kid I'm not lol.
The subjunctive is so hard!!
This beats 2 years of collegiate Spanish by light years.
Superb wee video. Thanks so much for your time in producing these classes.
Another good video-keep them coming!!!!
Thanks!
Can you do a video on how asi and asi que is used in spanish
Throughly enjoy your teaching skill.
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Thank you!
thank you for explaining this. I love how you put specific examples to teach broad concepts. I still have SO MUCH to learn. thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful, thanks. It seems to me that a lot of things change to subjunctive because they're referring to something in the future that has to trigger first, or something before a trigger happens. Like in your case with Juan.
I believe you are correct. I learned in my recent college Spanish 3 when action in the main clause will happen in the future or is a command, the subjunctive is used.
Gracias. Este fue otro gran video!
Another great job! I love asegúrate! Good morning from Indiana!
I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
!Bueno! Lo haré! 🌻🌈
Ya que tus consejos son tan utiles mi español se mejora cada día. Entonces, muchas gracias otra vez.
muy muy bien 🙂👍
perfecto gracias
Thanks Paul, appreciate your efforts
Much appreciated. Thanks for watching. :)
Excellent real world Spanish. Muy util.
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Great explanation, thanks!
A gifted professor!
Thank you!
Yet again, this video is so great for upper intermediate speakers. I appreciate all your videos so much and I have learnt so much with your clear and detailed explanations. Gracias
Excellent video! Thanks!
I'm glad you liked it. :)
Nice one thanks!
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Thanks Paul
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Another great one
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Great video! Thanks. 2 things. How do I contribute? And also how do I get on your phrase a day list? Actually, I don't know how I will see your answers??
I've been watching your videos for almost a year & you've really helped me along with my spanish. Funny thing is I took spanish classes in 6th, 7th & 8th grade and got an F every single semester. Then later on life I started working at an institution where most of the employees & clientele spoke spanish. I then started to pick it up while being immersed in that environment. My girlfriend is Colombian & she's learning english now, but at a slower rate than she would like. The question I have for you is, is there a channel similar to yours you can recommend for her. Where the person is teaching English, but explaining in the student's native tongue (spanish) sumilar to what you do with us native English speakers?
Thanks for following the channel. To answer your question, I'm not aware of a Spanish channel teaching English using the methods that I am use.
So I just started trying to learn Spanish and this video, while helpful, is too advanced for where I am in trying to learn. Do you have more videos that are for those that are just starting out? Love this breakdown!!
Yes, take a look at this playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLlo8JO-R9k-IWmsZRtZYzI7xiPdIUsfVq.html&si=D7BpJohEYLNsX2rT
The Cero to Conversational video series is great and easy to follow. There are 10 videos in the series so far, and all are worth your time. Good luck!.
Thank you both for your quick responses. I wish I’d been able to take up learning this language in high school and I wouldn’t feel so overwhelmed now. I will look into your suggested videos and books, I love books!
Hola Qroo,
I am relatively new to your Chanel and my Spanish grammar is improving. Gracias I speak Spanish every day to the muchachos. However with the patron system they will never correct me.
What I need is a road map to your great lessons for an intermediate learner.
Also I never really learned indicitave subjunctive etc.. correctly in school. I wish I had paid attention. Can you recommend a piece for that stuff as it relates to Spanish.
Gracious muchos.
Tomás
I can see why they wouldn't want to correct you. I don't have a specific location you can turn to in order to learn everything you need. Using an AI to chat with can help. I have a video talking about that and I am currently testing a Spanish chat AI program. If I like it, I will do a video on it.
Muchisimas gracias.
Nice set up! Love your videos!
Thanks so much!
For one I appreciate your videos! 2…I like the infinitive form the most. If I catered to this technique more does it affect my Spanish in anyway??
You are a great teacher ❤
Thank you! 😃
Do you still translate Spanish into English as you speak it or listen to it?
Hello!, 1 year spanish learner here from the philippines, your videos have been of so much help, just wondering what software do you use to edit your videos, coz they look great!
Thanks. I use Adobe Premiere.
Hey Paul, I love and may be addicted to your channel. I sure have learned a lot from you. I thought you might find this interesting and please forgive me if you are aware and just didn't think this was pertinent for the purpose of this lesson. My Salvadoran wife was listening just now as I watched this lesson and she made the following comment: I would not use asegurate with the accent on the U when speaking to family or friends because it sounds too much like giving an order. She says she would use asegurate with the accent on the final A and it would get the same idea across without an unneeded authoritative tone. Maybe this is more of a Salvadoran thing. What do you think?
Thanks for sharing that. I have never heard or seen it with the stress placed on the "a"; however, pronunications do differ by region. Your message peaked my curiosity and I started looking for the word on Salvadorian sites. I found it either written with an accent on the u or no accent at all. Coincidentally, "asegúrate" popped up on this Salvadorian government Facebook page in the last hour: m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02cujtuKCwoWfqfCvTpJt87ntj6NeC3Kyt6nVoUCkYDy9ysWYh7jY98truTR1t1r8fl&id=100069384421769&mibextid=Nif5oz
Thanks for following the channel. I appreciate it. Have a great weekend.
There are some countries where they say asegurAte with the accent on the penultimate syllable. And they even place an accent mark on that á (but they shouldn't 'cause that's wrong). Argentina is one of those countries. In Argentina they also say: Dejáte de decir pavadas (tonterías). And that means: Stop talking nonsense. But the correct way is: Deja de decir...
Have you given any more thought to selling flash cards of your 'power verbs' and maybe some patterns?
I think it's a good idea. The problem is just finding the time these days.
I wanted to add a negative form such as "El padre de Juan no se aseguró de que Juan hiciera lo que su profesor le pidió." I think that’s right. Juan’s father did not assure himself that Juan did what his teacher asked of him. It took me a long time to remember that the negative command can’t be combined as in the positive. Also because it’s easy to forget the "de" I think of it as "make sure of/about + . Ojalá todo vaya bien para los dos
Hey, it's good to see you. I was just thinking this week that it has been awhile since I saw one of your comments and I was hoping you were okay. :)
Paul, i know that for demostrative adjectives, they have to agree in number and gender, (esta escuela, esos hombres), but what forms of "eso and esto" should I be using if I'm to say "That's why I love swimming", or "this is the reason why you are tired." Like when you begin sentences in English with this or that. thanks!
“That’s why” or “For this reason” I usually use “ Por eso.”
Linda is right, por eso works well for that.
Hey Paul , i see you get up really early like me ! May i ask..do you sleep well? I can’t sleep well no matter what i do. Thankfully I have your excellent videos to watch in the night .Thank you .🤝
I typically sleep well for about 5 hours and then I wake up and can't go back to sleep.
@@QrooSpanish oh i wish i could do that Paul. I go to bed at say 11 PM and am awake by midnight . From then on i only sleep for maybe 25 minutes at a stretch ,wake for the rest of that hour..and on like that until 3 to 4 AM when i get up. I do that no matter how tired I am or what I try. I am almost 60 now so i guess this is it for me 😴😵💫
@@leederbazoid you probably tried much of thesse regardless i hope you fix it, avoid caffeine alcohol, get regular exercise, sleeping schedule ritual before sleeping, avoid naps during day, get out of bed when you cant sleep and do something calming for 20min or so. If these dont help please talk with a doctor. It isnt healthy and it has a big impact on your life.
Can you say asegurarle a Juan saca la basura antes de vuelva a la casa.
I want to know for context reasons. It's like a process of eliminación for me.
Also, I believe that asegurarse is a promonimal verb that in this case is reflexive right?
I want to edit. That I'm trying to say what you're saying but with le instead.
And it may be "de volver a la casa" and not vuelva
Hi Raymond,
No, you can't use it the way you proposed. Asegurar has different meanings when it is not pronominal. As far as being relfexive, I suppose it could be if you thought of it as "to assure oneself". Personally, I view them all as pronominal so it never really matters to me if one is technically reflexive or not.
To use this expression, you will have to keep it as asegúrate -- because you are telling them to make sure that something happens. Other options are to say, "Tell Juan to take the garbage out before returning home." Dile a Juan que saque la basura antes de regresar a casa (or volver a casa). The reason why it wouldn't be antes de que is because there is no subject change in the second part. Juan is the person taking out the garbage and returning home.
Su dominio con la language y su abilidad de explicar sujetos complejos sucede muchos de los profesores que he tenido.
"Su dominio de el lenguaje y su habilidad de explicar sujetos complejos sobrepasa a muchos de los profesores que he tenido", not a grammar nazi or anything, I just thought you'd probably like a small correction
@@glaze4629Pero también tú cometiste un error. Es "dominio del lenguaje", no "dominio de el lenguaje". "De" y "el" se unen y forman "del". No se escribe separado. (Tampoco es por ser nazi sólo es por ayudar)
3:35 Lol
Thanks so much for all the videos! I do have a question…how much is the imperative mood used and can you get by with using the indicative while learning the conjugations? I have asked two friends these questions. One is from Columbia and the other is from Mexico but neither one can truly answer. They just “know that they use it”. Lol
You can get around using it in most cases by phrasing it differently using the indicative. The exception might be common commands like "mira" and "venga".
“Procura que” funciona básicamente lo mismo, bajo lo que he visto vas a ver “asegúrate” más…. Procura que los niños no coman nada de azúcar antes de acostarse…. Asegúrate que los niños no coman nada de azúcar antes de acostarse
Thanks, Paul ... I'm getting better at recognizing the subjunctive triggers ... however, I'm much fuzzier at recognizing the need for subjunctive on the English side. Is the change in subjects the trigger to look for ... "you" make "Juan" ... but why "before it rains?" Are we back to WEIRDO?
Don't even ask me about the English side...lol. There's a reason why I don't teach English. :)
Ha! I get it. Not sure I was clear. I'm still translating in my head so when I want to say something... I'm still fuzzy about whether or not it needs to be subjunctive when I go to Spanish. You've helped me immensely on recognizing the Spanish triggers. Still not clear about knowing when Subjunctive is called for when I'm forming the sentence in my head. I'm going back through the whole Subjunctive playlist again ... maybe it will all sort itself out. You are truly the best teacher I've found ... and I've been through a LOT of them. I think I could use one whole video on just when subjunctive is called for. I've got the conjugation and the triggers but not the when to use it. You don't need to respond (you must get way too many emails) ... just a thought on this issue. I'll keep plugging away ... you've convinced me this is critical when I thought it was something that would come later. ;-)
@@QrooSpanish
I have a video suggestion please. I've always been confused on when to use the article in Spanish. Is it "me encanta cafe" or "me encanta el cafe"?
Me encanta el café, me gusta el café, disfruto mucho del café
You don't use articles when you say proper nouns (names, towns, countries). For example you don't say Me gusta el México or Me gusta el Pedro. But there are other situations where you don't use the articles like when you say I never drink coffee, you say Nunca bebo café instead of Nunca bebo el café
I practice writing Spanish with ChatGPT and it always tells me after explaining something to ‘asegúrate’ 👍🏽
hmmm, I left a comment on the day you uploaded and I came back to check for a response, but my comment isn't here anymore.
Really?
Paul can you make a video on supone que or if someone is supposed to do something? It’s quite hard for English speakers and I never get the grasp fully
That's a great topic suggestion. I'll add it to my list now.
Tienes un lugar muy bueno para aprender subjunctivo?
How would i say something like "I should make sure i locked the door" or "i need to make sure my kid took the trash out"?
Debería asegurarme de cerrar la puerta.
@@QrooSpanish gracias
I still don't understand subjunctive.
Don’t even know what subjunctive is in English ! Inductive as well
Maestro miras más guapo en la barba.
Gracias. :)
When you want to say that someone "looks" good, bad, handsome etc., a good verb to use is verse. Te ves más guapo...
@@QrooSpanish vale gracias maestro, pero yo estoy de nivel el principiante. Y yo también he pensado que debería escrito te ves en la forma de presente de subjuntivo. Maybe I also have mistakes in this. Please clear me about this my teacher. Y yo claro que muy confusión de tus videos.gracias muchas gracias maestro.
Soooo, asi que... i need to tell my mexican son, sin english, to change his shoe's after his game, para el camino. Es,como, "asegurate de cambiar tus tacos despues el partido Mijo ?????? Esta bien o no?
Asegúrate de quitarte tus zapatos después del partido
"Asegúrate de quitarte los zapatos después del partido, hijo".
Avoid saying "mijo", it's not correct Spanish.
@@alejandrojoselizanoSuena más idiomático decir "quitarte los zapatos".
@@dannyjorde2677 Gracias Profe.! Cual es mejor para los chamacos? Si, Mijo no esta bien...