B1Spanishes.b1.046

Nominalizations: el + infinitive as noun

Nominalizations: el + infinitive as noun

Structure:

el + infinitive

The infinitive can function as a masculine noun, equivalent to the English gerund as subject.

Example:

El viajar amplía la mente. El comer bien es importante. **Translation:** Travelling broadens the mind. Eating well is important.

Examples

El viajar amplía la mente.

Travelling broadens the mind.

El comer bien es importante.

Eating well is important.

Practice

Question 1 of 30 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "El viajar amplía la mente."

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