A2Spanishes.a2.089

Using se for unplanned events (se me cayó)

Structure:

se + IOP + verb (3rd person)

This structure removes personal responsibility by presenting the event as accidental.

Example:

Se me olvidó el libro. Se le cayó el vaso. **Translation:** I forgot the book (it slipped my mind). He dropped the glass.

Examples

Se me olvidó el libro.

I forgot the book (it slipped my mind).

Se le cayó el vaso.

He dropped the glass.

Question 1 of 30 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "Se me olvidó el libro."

Adverbs ending in -mente

Agreement of past participle with ser (passive)

Comparatives: más / menos + adjective + que

Comparatives: tan … como (equality)

Concession with aunque + indicative