Phrase · 🤔 Opinion, doubt and probability
Me parece que tienes razón, pero no estoy seguro.
I think you’re right, but I’m not sure.
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Why every word is where it is
Me1object pronounto me1st sing. · indirect objectparece1verbit seemsparecer · present · 3rd sing.queconjunctionthattienes2verbyou havetener · present · 2nd sing.razón2nounreason (be right)fem. · sing.,peroconjunctionbutnoadverbnotestoy3verbI amestar · present · 1st sing.seguro3adjectivesuremasc. · sing..
- Me → parece: me → parecer
- parece → tienes: me parece que → indicative
- tienes → razón: tener razón
- estoy → seguro: estar + adjective
Word for word: “It seems to me that you have reason, but I am not sure.”
Why it's built this way
The notes match the numbers above.
- 1me parece que + indicative: an affirmed opinion, like creo que. Opinion, certainty and possibility: indicative or subjunctive →
- 2tener razón = to be right. Tener: possession, age, sensations, tener que →
- 3estar seguro = to be sure; a woman says segura. Ser vs estar I: characteristics and states →
Variations
- Creo que tienes razón, pero no estoy segura.
- Me parece que tiene razón, pero no estoy seguro.