B1

Verbal Periphrases

Perífrasis Verbals

About this concept

Verb + infinitive constructions: anar a (going to), acabar de (just finished), tornar a (do again), haver de (must), estar a punt de (about to), deixar de (stop doing).

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~35 cards at level B1.

Examples

Vaig a estudiar.I am going to study.
Acabo d'arribar.I have just arrived.
Has de venir.You have to come.
He deixat de fumar.I have stopped smoking.

Prerequisite

Common Irregular VerbsA1

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