Transition Words and Irregular Verbs

These flashcards cover key transition words and irregular/stem-changing verbs from the lecture notes, providing definitions to assist with understanding and memorization.

Mientras que

Introduces contrast; means 'whereas'.

En

Indicates situational contrast or context; translates to 'in'.

Frente a

Signifies opposition or contrast; translates as 'in contrast to'.

De otro modo

Suggests an alternative condition; translates to 'otherwise'.

Para

Indicates perspective or purpose; means 'for'.

Sino que

Used for correction or contrast; translates as 'but rather'.

En el interior

Indicates internal location; translates to 'within'.

Dentro de

Refers to internal relation; means 'inside of'.

Entre

Indicates relationship between elements; translates to 'between'.

Cuando

Denotes condition or time; translates as 'when'.

Del mismo modo que

Indicates comparison; translates to 'just as'.

Así

Denotes conclusion or synthesis; means 'thus'.

es (ser)

A completely irregular verb that translates to 'is'.

puede (poder, o→ue)

Expresses possibility; translates to 'can' or 'may'.

se convierte (convertirse, e→ie)

Indicates change or state transition; means 'becomes'.

posee (poseer, e→e)

A stem-changing verb that translates to 'possesses'.

se refiere (referirse, e→ie)

Means 'refers to'; used for reference or definition.

surge (surgir, g-change)

Means 'arises'; indicates appearance or origin.

contribuye (contribuir, irregular yo-form)

Means 'contributes'; signifies participation.