Spanish B2 · Day 40
Day 40: Chapuzas y oficios — Prefixes that change verb meaning
What you'll learn
- Grammar: Prefixes that change verb meaning
- Reading: La reforma de Nuria en Triana
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Grammar point: Prefixes that change verb meaning
In Spanish, many verbs come with prefixes (prefijos) that reshape their meaning. Common ones include des- (undo), re- (again) and sobre- (excess), and recognising each prefix is key for precise vocabulary and comprehension at B2 level. Prefijos fijos are prefixes that always stay attached to the verb stem.
Key vocabulary (8 of 20 words)
- el chapuzas, - – bungler
- deshacer – to undo
- rehacer – to redo
- el cuadro eléctrico, -s – electrical panel
- el lavabo, -s – bathroom sink
- reponer – to replace, to refit
- la baldosa, -s – tile
- subestimar – to underestimate a risk or a cost
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