El ordenador funciona tan lentamente que no puedo terminar el trabajo.
The computer is so slow that I can't finish my work.
Should English translation not be “the” work.
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Johan V.Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Should English translation not be “the” work.
This question relates to:Spanish lesson "Using [verb] + tan + [adjective/adverb] + que to say "so... that...""
Asked 5 years ago
ShuiNative Spanish expert teacher in Kwiziq
Hola Johan
Thanks for your feedback!
That would indeed be the literal translation, but it sounds much more natural to say "my work" in this context than "the work". We do tend to use more literal translations at lower levels, but this is a B2 subject.
Saludos
Shui
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Should English translation not be “the” work.
El ordenador funciona tan lentamente que no puedo terminar el trabajo.
The computer is so slow that I can't finish my work.
The computer is so slow that I can't finish my work.
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