Different Ways to Use Buscar, Contar and Dejar

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  • @QrooSpanish
    @QrooSpanish  9 місяців тому +2

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  • @leenobody3249
    @leenobody3249 Рік тому +49

    You Sir, are a brilliant teacher !😀🤝

    • @QrooSpanish
      @QrooSpanish  Рік тому +6

      Thank you for the find words.

    • @Philosopearl
      @Philosopearl Рік тому +1

      Yep - gifted. 💐

    • @MiaCruz
      @MiaCruz Рік тому +2

      Tienes razón

    • @alishacuarenta5443
      @alishacuarenta5443 Рік тому

      He is!!

    • @dlewis1645
      @dlewis1645 11 місяців тому +1

      Yes - I fully agree. I’ve just started my spanish-learning journey 10 months ago and I’m 44 years old. You have an amazing tendency to address the inherent questions a native English speaker has when trying to put some of these words/phrases into practice - the do’s and don’ts that would not be obvious to us. A lot of times I’d ask a native spanish speaker a question of “why” and they would be unable to tell me with precision why something is, in comparison to the English way of saying it, which I already know. You always make these comparisons which GREATLY HELPS me understand and mentally correlate the new learned spanish to the ‘cemented’ english in my head. Thank you!
      I will be periodically buying you coffees!
      Daniel

  • @JefftheSabaDude
    @JefftheSabaDude Рік тому +4

    When I moved to Lake Chapala 13 years ago, I could speak pretty well already from having had an employee the previous 10 years who only spoke Spanish. To get better aural comprehension I found XEAD FM 101.9 "ciento uno punto nueve, la buena onda, su onda de alegría." I had it on in the car all the time as there were two DJ's, a guy and a gal who bantered but spoke very clearly and fast enough but not machine gun fast or clipping off ends of their words. After about 5-6 months of just having their babble in the background and not actually trying to understand much, all of a sudden I realized I was understanding 95% of it. I still listen to them now years later.

  • @j.annew.pollett6115
    @j.annew.pollett6115 Рік тому +15

    Your videos are packed with information. I especially like the extras: “ ah, moments such as the use of “ historia” vs. “cuento “. Thank you! 🌻🌈

    • @QrooSpanish
      @QrooSpanish  Рік тому +5

      I appreciate that. Some people complain that I pack too much into them...lol

    • @jamiestephens2662
      @jamiestephens2662 Рік тому +4

      Yes! I never knew that!

  • @Cheapmotorcycling
    @Cheapmotorcycling Рік тому +2

    Couldn’t agree more with the comment regarding your Spanish teaching brilliance…cheers!

  • @nick2629
    @nick2629 Рік тому +19

    Gracias por todo lo que haces por nosotros. Tu forma de explicar los temas tiene mucho sentido para mí.

    • @MomentViralVideo
      @MomentViralVideo Рік тому +1

      puedes decir, "tus videos me ayudan la hostia!" or " eres la hostia Qroo! " I thing is the mos slang way to appreciate sth to sb in spanish

  • @jackbussy3133
    @jackbussy3133 Рік тому +3

    Buscaba a alguien en quien pudiera contar. Te encontré y dejé de buscar !!
    Siga con su siempre interesante trabajo. No hay necesidad de buscar en otro lado. Los que dicen lo contrario te cuentan tonterías.
    Bueno, me voy porque tengo que buscar a mi hijo a la escuela.

  • @paulfaulkner6299
    @paulfaulkner6299 Рік тому +13

    You're a good teacher Paul. I really have learned a fair amount from you. Thak you for sharing your ideas with us other mere mortals

    • @QrooSpanish
      @QrooSpanish  Рік тому

      Thanks Paul. I appreciate the positive feedback.

  • @TECMOBOWLvsRBI
    @TECMOBOWLvsRBI Рік тому +2

    Dude, I’m really cracking up at the not knowing how to count from 1 to 10 in Mayan line! 😅 Great delivery with your “No”! 😅

  • @angelawalker9793
    @angelawalker9793 Рік тому +2

    You and Butterfly Spanish are my favourite online teachers!

  • @anneli1735
    @anneli1735 Рік тому +5

    These videos coming out now are a blessing to improve my skills 😍 perfect timing ❣️

  • @jimmychafins
    @jimmychafins Рік тому +3

    These are great…I’ve always wondered how to translate things like “are you coming to pick me up?” Never would’ve thought to grab buscar for that…your insight into the language and how it works from an English point of view is priceless thanks for doing what you do!!!

    • @MomentViralVideo
      @MomentViralVideo Рік тому

      you can also say vienes a recogerme? or " ya estas viniendo? "

  • @dianaj3139
    @dianaj3139 Рік тому +4

    Another video I must watch MANY times! :) and by the way... YOU are the motivational speaker! I did love that suggestion near the end of this video by using the vocab at hand. GRACIAS!

  • @Elryca
    @Elryca Рік тому +5

    Hi Paul , l have recently found your channel and just wanted to tell you l find it really helpful , keep them coming, your a natural teacher, thank you

  • @cathyplatin3906
    @cathyplatin3906 Рік тому +2

    SO helpful Paul. Muchísimas gracias por tus enseñanzas…

  • @CleonaPattersoneFluentEnglish
    @CleonaPattersoneFluentEnglish Рік тому +1

    Tengo que buscar a mi amigo en la estación de tren a las diez. (BUSCAR = pick up.) 🎯
    Gracias Qroo Paul, no sabía este significado. Siempre aprendo algo util cuando veo tus vídeos.👍

  • @davidcollis4724
    @davidcollis4724 Рік тому +1

    Hi Qroo Paul, im enjoying the lessons, thank you very much, however I don't understand something. With the subjunctive, its mainly about doubt or something that hasn't occurred yet,, right? But in the sentence. Los maestros dejan que los niños jueguen afuera todo el día. In this sentence I don't see the doubt. Please help me with this, thank you.

  • @neo8494
    @neo8494 Рік тому +3

    Siempre tus vídeos me cambian la vida. Muchas gracias, Paul!

    • @QrooSpanish
      @QrooSpanish  Рік тому +1

      Es un placer. Gracias por verlos. Un saludo :)

  • @stephenkebbell7082
    @stephenkebbell7082 3 місяці тому

    I would also give Dejar an interpretation of "To give leave" which is an archaic term in English now but reflects the verb well.
    I gave leave of my job (never going back)
    Give me leave to help you
    My boss always gives me his leave to depart early on Fridays
    Etc

  • @terribreed7637
    @terribreed7637 Рік тому

    This is one of my favorite Qroo videos.

  • @waynevandermeer3050
    @waynevandermeer3050 7 місяців тому

    another good video Paul.the sentence "El hotel cuenta con .....always threw me off. i got it now.see it on FB all the time.

  • @jamesfreese4700
    @jamesfreese4700 Рік тому +1

    Really good video-content and usefulness are excellent-keep them coming!!!!

  • @georgewatters8441
    @georgewatters8441 Рік тому +1

    Great class but I believe I need to go back a little. It's too overwhelming.

    • @QrooSpanish
      @QrooSpanish  Рік тому

      I cover a lot of material in my videos because I expect people to pause the videos and/or watch them more than once.

  • @calvinburr1248
    @calvinburr1248 Рік тому

    I'm familiar with "Cuéntame los chismes" for "Tell (give) me the gossip"; and also, the word "Cuentista" (someone who tells stories) which can be used as a soft way of calling someone a liar such as with children, or for someone who "pulls people's legs" which is akin to someone joking.

  • @sorchamurphy7955
    @sorchamurphy7955 Рік тому +1

    Me gustó mucho y tenías razón aunque conozco estos verbos bien, aprendí algo! Gracias Paul

  • @paulafranciscac2787
    @paulafranciscac2787 Рік тому

    It is more correct to say: ¿Vas a ir a buscarme? Are you coming to pick me up? Or ¿Puedes venir a buscarme (a la fiesta/ al metro/ al aeropuerto)? Regardless, you are a truly clear teacher. I wish you taught other languages as well.

    • @QrooSpanish
      @QrooSpanish  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Paula. I am sure that I have picked up some bad habits over the years. It has always been common for us to say something like, "Estoy listo. ¿Vienes a recogerme?" "Sí, ya voy."
      Thanks for the compliment about my teaching style. I appreciate it. I have enjoyed sharing what I have learned with people via UA-cam. It is a fun retirement hobby. Have a great week. :)

  • @travisleintz7735
    @travisleintz7735 Рік тому

    ¡Gracias por otro buen video! Fue muy útil. No me voy a rendir aprender español.

  • @cynthiapittman1236
    @cynthiapittman1236 8 місяців тому

    Thanks un mil veces

  • @danielgrassman2175
    @danielgrassman2175 Рік тому

    Your videos are really easy to understand. Thank you, always appreciate the lessons!

  • @christinaalee
    @christinaalee Рік тому

    Sus videos son fantásticos y muy útiles. Para los de nivel más avanzado sería estupendo que hubiera videos completamente en español sin inglés. Gracias por tenerlo en cuenta!

    • @MomentViralVideo
      @MomentViralVideo Рік тому

      I look for have exchange conversations in english and spanish, send me and email and we can talk a bit,
      si te animas podemos hablar un rato en español y luego en ingles asi tambien puedo practicar yo; pero desde luego en español te puedo ayudar muy facilmente como puedes comprobar jaja

  • @mikedenham5882
    @mikedenham5882 Рік тому +1

    I like “Dejame en paz!

  • @graham974
    @graham974 Рік тому

    Una lección muy útil! Gracias 🙏

  • @tensaijuusan4653
    @tensaijuusan4653 11 місяців тому

    Normally I only watch those Spanish video lessons (eg. "How to Spanish" ) if the presenters are native speakers AND there is almost zero English used to translate or explain grammatical points etc. BUT, the one exception I make is for the excellent video lessons made by Qroo Paul. It is as if Paul finds the lacunae in the standard textbook explanations of Spanish usage and proceeds to repair the "damage". I never fail to learn something amazing from Paul's presentations.
    Por cierto, qué le pasa a tu brazo? Hablabas demasiado por los codos?

  • @gg13308
    @gg13308 Рік тому

    gracias por orta grand video..hasta luego

  • @believeinpeace
    @believeinpeace Рік тому

    Absolutely perfect! Thank you so much! Somehow I lost the video when I got towards the end of it and I had to go back again. Don’t think that somebody cut you off towards the end. It was me accidentally hitting something end ending up another video.

    • @QrooSpanish
      @QrooSpanish  Рік тому +1

      I appreciate your commitment to supporting the channel. :)

  • @ZhivagoDoctor
    @ZhivagoDoctor Рік тому

    Outstanding !

  • @truestory923
    @truestory923 Рік тому +1

    Great video, thanks as always Paul!

  • @lioness-kushlumumba8328
    @lioness-kushlumumba8328 Рік тому

    Wow, great lesson so much useful information, I need to watch again as the pace is quite rapid. Thank you! The coffee is on it's way and you have a new subscriber!

  • @sandrabrown7466
    @sandrabrown7466 Рік тому +1

    Hi Paul. Thank you for the lesson. Great as usual. A question came up on the language tutor and I wondered if Linda might have an answer. The word “ moist” in English is often thought to be a yucky description of something. Are there any words that native Spanish speakers think are odious.? Thank you 😊

    • @QrooSpanish
      @QrooSpanish  Рік тому +1

      I asked her and she couldn't think of any. That's a shame because what an awesome video that would have been. :)

  • @nydabailey5994
    @nydabailey5994 Місяць тому

    In the Caribbean we say the same 😅😅 im going go look my child etc.

  • @zulkiflibinamanaf8962
    @zulkiflibinamanaf8962 Рік тому

    I agree

  • @josedelnegro46
    @josedelnegro46 Рік тому +1

    You are so funny. Linda when I come to visit can I help Paul with the things you want done? Not that he has not done everything but find something for us to do while he is teaching me Spanish.

  • @clem.cneely1522
    @clem.cneely1522 Рік тому

    Brilliant lesson as always sir!

    • @QrooSpanish
      @QrooSpanish  Рік тому

      Thank you! I'm.glad ypu enjoyed it.

  • @leeholden13
    @leeholden13 Рік тому

    Thanks!

  • @kevinwheeler-j7b
    @kevinwheeler-j7b Місяць тому

    In what order should I watch these videos?

  • @franceshall7127
    @franceshall7127 Рік тому

    great class on buscar , contar y dejar 😍

  • @phildodd5532
    @phildodd5532 Рік тому

    Thanks, Paul !!!🤠

    • @QrooSpanish
      @QrooSpanish  Рік тому

      Hi Phil. Nice to see you're still watching my videos.

  • @kevineros2302
    @kevineros2302 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the videos. Maybe I missed it when you were talking about present indicative vs present progressive for action oriented verbs, but in informal Latin American Spanish, when is present progressive used regularly vs. the present indicative? I've already learned present progressive conjugations, but just wondering now if I will ever use them. What about the other tenses in progressive mood? Will I use them or not?

    • @QrooSpanish
      @QrooSpanish  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the super thanks! I appreciate it. The present progressive is commonly used in Latin America. No worries there. You will get a feel for when to use it. For example, it would work well in a sentence like: No te puedo hablar ahora. Estoy trabajando. - I can't talk to you now. I'm working.
      If someone asks - ¿Qué haces? - what are you doing? Many times that present progressive will fit nicely. Estoy viendo la tele - Im watching TV.
      And if you go to a store and the person working there asks if he or she can help you, you can say, estoy buscando....whatever. It is correct.
      Those IENDO and ANDO endings are useful for other verbs too. One of my favorites is seguir + gerund (ING) - to keep doing something. Sigo trabajando. I keep working.

  • @debweaver9412
    @debweaver9412 Рік тому

    Excellent

  • @davidcollis4724
    @davidcollis4724 Рік тому

    Hi Qroo Paul, also with this sentence, mi mujer deja que los perros duerman en la cama, i don't understand why we are using the subjunctive. Thank you

  • @viewer2325
    @viewer2325 Рік тому

    Hi Paul , as always great stuff. I notice in word reference, under buscar, they use ing for present tense. Estoy buscando las llaves y no las encuentro, I'm looking for the keys and I can't find them. Is the way you're teaching the way people speak and the Word reference the proper dictionary etiquette?

    • @QrooSpanish
      @QrooSpanish  Рік тому

      If you are actively searching at that very moment estoy buscando (present progressive) is common. If someone asks what you are looking for you may hear either that or the present tense: ¿Qué buscas? The latter being quite common. If we're looking for something but not literally looking for it at that moment, the present tense is common. Buscamos una casa que tenga dos recámeras (we're looking for a house that has two bedrooms). If you use buscar + infinitive to mean "to look to do something" the present tense is by far the most common: Mexico busca reforzar su alianza con Colombia (Mexico seeks to strengthen its alliance with Colombia).
      I hope that answers your question.

  • @kipstl
    @kipstl Рік тому

    Hi, I love your teaching method, was wondering, how close is the Spanish that you teach to European Spanish? Gracias!

    • @QrooSpanish
      @QrooSpanish  Рік тому +1

      There are some differences in vocabulary; however, the main verbs and constructions apply there as well. I don't use vosotros but I have started mentioning it in later episodes. One significant difference between European Spanish and Latin American Spanish is to express the recent past. I use the preterite and European Spanish uses the present perfect. Just subtle things like that really.

    • @kipstl
      @kipstl Рік тому

      Gracias

  • @michaelwallace4043
    @michaelwallace4043 Рік тому

    Paul, in the sentence that you use conte to describe “told”. Couldn’t you have used “Le dije a Maria lo qué pasó ayer”. If so, what is the preferred way to use I told? I guess this is also true for cuéntame. You could have use dime, right? Thanks

    • @QrooSpanish
      @QrooSpanish  Рік тому +1

      You can use decir but it is more common to use contar when telling a longer story or account. Think of it as narrating. Decir is great for telling people what to do (Le dije que se fuera) or sharing information or facts (Le dije dónde vive Juan).

    • @michaelwallace4043
      @michaelwallace4043 Рік тому +1

      @@QrooSpanish Thanks Paul

  • @tanaallen7479
    @tanaallen7479 Рік тому

    A different word for sandwich everywhere in the Spanish speaking word? True. Jeje. Fridge too

    • @zerepam9852
      @zerepam9852 11 місяців тому

      Sandwich= emparedado is the correct translatiom but it is mostly used on tv. Fridge: Refrigerador, refri is most commonly used.

  • @LandonTyner
    @LandonTyner Рік тому

    Great video! Are you going to continue the subjunctive series?

    • @QrooSpanish
      @QrooSpanish  Рік тому

      Yes, I just got sidetracked a bit on direct an indirect object pronouns.

  • @cmanpatrick
    @cmanpatrick Рік тому

    I don't know why nobody teaches buscar like this... but it's worth translating as 'to seek'. I'm seeking the keys. (we don't need 'for' with the verb to seek).

    • @cmanpatrick
      @cmanpatrick Рік тому

      and so when learning the language you just tell yourself 'where i use look for, they use Seek'.

    • @QrooSpanish
      @QrooSpanish  Рік тому +2

      That's a good way to do it. I never thought of it that way.

    • @cmanpatrick
      @cmanpatrick Рік тому +1

      @@QrooSpanish Btw i should have started my comment positively - your videos are super helpful for me thanks :) But yes, whilst everyone says 'you shouldnt translate to learn a language' i disagree. i've sort of made my own version of english inside my head that's structured the way spanish people speak. Its easier to learn another english, than another language entirely. And that makes it easy to quickly rememeber structures. Eventually the spanish becomes embedded just as through any other method, if you practice enough.

    • @QrooSpanish
      @QrooSpanish  Рік тому +1

      I didn't take it in a negative way at all. No worries. I have done the same thing when it comes to learning Spanish. I twist my English in my head to remember Spanish constructions etc. That method has worked great for me. After some time, it was no longer necessary to do that. The words just started coming out much easier. I guess it is all part of the process.

  • @tomgrier9542
    @tomgrier9542 Рік тому

    No te dejes dejes is subjunctive, a negative command takes the subjunctive.

  • @octopi6462
    @octopi6462 Рік тому

    I learned to say "Para de" to mean "stop doing (something). Is there s difference between "para de" and "deja de"?

    • @QrooSpanish
      @QrooSpanish  Рік тому

      That's fine too: parar+de+infinitive

  • @daniellean5769
    @daniellean5769 Рік тому

    12:10 is there a reason we would use dejar + que+ sub. formula vs dejar + inf.? or is it a stylistic choice?

    • @QrooSpanish
      @QrooSpanish  Рік тому +1

      Shorter sentences you can go either way but longer more complex sentences will most often be dejar+que.

    • @daniellean5769
      @daniellean5769 Рік тому +1

      @@QrooSpanish thank you for the explanation 🙏.

  • @kristenp5835
    @kristenp5835 Рік тому

    So sentences with let’s will alway use subjunctive verbs? 🤔

    • @QrooSpanish
      @QrooSpanish  Рік тому

      No, not really. It really depends on the construction. It helps to look for subjunctive triggers.

  • @csprestonable
    @csprestonable 19 днів тому

    So 'dejar que' means to allow something, while 'dejar de' means to stop something from occurring. That's a bummer since they both use dejar and are so similar.

    • @QrooSpanish
      @QrooSpanish  19 днів тому +1

      Yes. That's why it is important to learn verbs with their accompanying prepositions or subordinating conjunction (QUE). One extra word can change the game. That one is a subjunctive trigger too.

  • @TECMOBOWLvsRBI
    @TECMOBOWLvsRBI 7 місяців тому

    Watched this video months ago and I’m still laughing at the “NO” associated with counting to 10 in Maya.

  • @GermanBigGuy
    @GermanBigGuy Рік тому

    Support! Saludos!

  • @RoadyPacking-CyclingAdventures

    ?Que haces? Practicar mi espanol!! gracias de nuevo por otra gran lección!

  • @zipkeen8339
    @zipkeen8339 Рік тому

    I would have no hope of learning Spanish from a Spanish person. We are all individuals and have individual needs. Luckily we have the Internet and a mountain of choices

    • @QrooSpanish
      @QrooSpanish  Рік тому

      There are certainly more than enough free resources online to assist anyone in learning Spanish.

  • @kcorpora1
    @kcorpora1 Рік тому

    I always use dejar command in subjunctive.
    Amigos dejenme que lo haga...you all let me do it.
    Juana dejame que lo haga...Juana let me do it.
    This is a stronger contruction:
    yo no debería haberles dejado a los niños que comieran los dulces...or...yo no debería haberles dejado que los niños comieran los dulces.
    yo no debería haberle dejado que el bebé comiera eso.

    • @QrooSpanish
      @QrooSpanish  Рік тому

      I prefer that construction too unless it's a very short sentence like "Déjame hacerlo" or something like that. Thanks for watching the videos, by the way. I don't think they are much benefit to you but I do appreciate the support. :)

    • @kcorpora1
      @kcorpora1 Рік тому

      @@QrooSpanish Paul you know why your videos and others are useful and helpful to me, because it keeps me on my toes.
      I do sometimes have to re check myself since the only time I truly speak spanish to others is when I go on vacation to the Dominican Republic for vacation in which I am on my way there now while I am writing you. Other times I am just practicing with myself.
      Also I love participation and contributing. Also I like challenging because I could be wrong. Since I am a gringo I never stop learning and any good source I will use.
      Good stuff Qroo

    • @QrooSpanish
      @QrooSpanish  Рік тому

      Have a great time in the DR!

    • @kcorpora1
      @kcorpora1 Рік тому +1

      @@QrooSpanish Thanks Paul. I will be checking out your videos from there!

  • @1mikon
    @1mikon Рік тому

    Tengo que recoger a mi hijo de la escuela.
    Tengo que buscar mi hijo de la rscuela.
    Is the second sentence wrong?

    • @QrooSpanish
      @QrooSpanish  Рік тому

      You can say Tengo que buscar a mi hijo de la escuela. It is one of the common uses of buscar.

  • @shamimgough1714
    @shamimgough1714 Рік тому

    Can you not say "tengo que recoger a mi hijo en la escuela" is 'buscar' in Mexico used for 'pick up'?

    • @QrooSpanish
      @QrooSpanish  Рік тому

      Recoger is the verb I tend to use but "buscar" is widely used in this context as well.

  • @guitar355
    @guitar355 Рік тому

    Shouldn’t it be “le dejé”?

    • @QrooSpanish
      @QrooSpanish  Рік тому +1

      Yes, I missed the accent mark. I hate typos. :)

  • @cwtckness
    @cwtckness Рік тому

    I was just trying to understand my friend using buscar mis Hilo’s en la escuela

  • @putridreviews
    @putridreviews Рік тому

    Gracias... I owe you a beer

  • @AndreyRukhin
    @AndreyRukhin Рік тому +1

    What happened to your arm?

    • @QrooSpanish
      @QrooSpanish  Рік тому +1

      I gave blood just before I filmed this.

  • @deanc.5984
    @deanc.5984 Рік тому

    Have you done a Basic Beginners Spanish lesson? I'm 215 days into doulingo and getting lost, big Grammer titles are losing me. Suggest a basic spanish?

    • @QrooSpanish
      @QrooSpanish  Рік тому

      Try this series. There are only seven lessons there but they cover a lot of material: ua-cam.com/video/8Ozf-mSpMFk/v-deo.html

  • @juanmendezpu174
    @juanmendezpu174 9 місяців тому

    Soy nativo de español pero algunos son incorrectos

  • @Zzyzzyx
    @Zzyzzyx Рік тому

    Primero!

  • @AndreyRukhin
    @AndreyRukhin Рік тому

    Te deje un sándwich… no accent?

    • @QrooSpanish
      @QrooSpanish  Рік тому

      Should be an accent on the second e in deje

  • @owesmirza6618
    @owesmirza6618 3 місяці тому

    Love your face expression....uhmmmmm No❤

  • @misookkim4974
    @misookkim4974 Рік тому

    Got the impression that you are so fast for some (unknown) reasons ~particularly today's video 😢~😮~

    • @QrooSpanish
      @QrooSpanish  Рік тому +1

      Sorry about that. I was a bit rushed in my filming. You can always slow the video speed on UA-cam. Hit the gear icon.

  • @thomasakase
    @thomasakase Рік тому

    Super weird how this channel uses commercials for students of English! Possibly because I'm in Mexico now, but it's really stupid considering how this channel is focused on Spanish

  • @pauls.9954
    @pauls.9954 Рік тому

    Thanks!