Spanish C1 · Day 29
Day 29: Justicia educativa pública — Ethical dative in Spanish narrative
What you'll learn
- Grammar: Ethical dative in Spanish narrative
- Reading: La promesa del aula pública: crítica de una justicia incompleta
- Try it yourself
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Grammar point: Ethical dative in Spanish narrative
The "ethical dative," known in Spanish as the dativo ético , is a sophisticated narrative device at C1 level. It lets speakers show who feels an event from the inside, or to whose advantage or cost it unfolds, even when the verb does not always require that person. Unlike an obligatory indirect object (e.g., Le entregué el acta ), the ethical dative adds a further layer, marking affection, worry or loss for the …
Key vocabulary (8 of 21 words)
- la equidad educativa – educational equity
- el origen socioeconómico – socio-economic background
- la desventaja educativa – educational disadvantage
- la barrera educativa – educational barrier
- el principio del mérito – merit principle, performance principle
- la desigualdad estructural – structural inequality
- la educación infantil – early childhood education
- la atención individualizada – individual support/promotion
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