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nickdisipio · 11-27-2007, 05:52 PM

how do you say "have a good weekend" to one person, and then to more than one person ... And also how can you say something like "I appreciate it" to one person and then to more than one person [plural].. thanks so much

mirta · 11-27-2007, 06:38 PM

Hello!

"have a good weekend" to one person: Que tengas un buen fin de semana
To more than one person: Que tengan un buen fin de semana
"I appreciate it" to one person: Te agradezco
to more than one person: Les agradezco
thanks so much: Muchas gracias

Regards,

M

Moni · 11-28-2007, 12:36 AM

In spoken language, I'd say that just "Buen fin de semana!" is more usual, addressing either to one person or to a group.

"I appreciate it": "Te lo agradezco" if you are talking to a friend, a family member, etc. Formal: "Se lo agradezco", you should use it when speaking with someone you wouldn't address by his/her first name in English. Plural is "Se los agradezco" in both cases in Latin America. In Spain, "Os lo agradezco". If you feel confused about which one to pick, a plain "Gracias" or "Muchas gracias" will do the job in all the cases.

nickdisipio · 11-28-2007, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moni

In spoken language, I'd say that just "Buen fin de semana!" is more usual, addressing either to one person or to a group.

"I appreciate it": "Te lo agradezco" if you are talking to a friend, a family member, etc. Formal: "Se lo agradezco", you should use it when speaking with someone you wouldn't address by his/her first name in English. Plural is "Se los agradezco" in both cases in Latin America. In Spain, "Os lo agradezco". If you feel confused about which one to pick, a plain "Gracias" or "Muchas gracias" will do the job in all the cases.

Thank you so much for your help.. Now when you say "in spoken language" do you mean what people actually would say instead of the textbook grammer rules? because I would prefer to use what the people would say even if its not the perfect grammer... I also live in new york were In my area is predominatly Mexican, Salvadorian, ect...

Moni · 11-28-2007, 01:41 PM

Yes, that's what I meant, everyday Spanish. For example, when you leave the office on Friday afternoon, you just say "Buen fin de semana!", but if you are assisting a customer you may be a little more formal and use "Que tenga un buen fin de semana", though the first option is also correct as a farewell.

As for "I appreciate", as I stated before, there are several options, depending on how many people you are addressing to, how formal do you want to sound, even on what country you are in. But if you say a plain "Muchas gracias!" and show your best smile, you can never be wrong.

Hope it helps.

P.S. Please note that it's grammar, not grammer.

nickdisipio · 11-28-2007, 01:59 PM

ahh I understand. Kind of like in english it would be like "take it easy" for friends ect.. or "enjoy your weekend" to be more formal.. Or is that a bad example?

Moni · 11-28-2007, 02:44 PM

I'd say there's not that much difference. You don't risk to sound too informal if you say "Buen fin de semana!" before hanging up the phone when talking with a customer, though in that case I'd rather say "Que tenga un buen fin de semana".

Meri · 11-29-2007, 05:49 AM

Hi there ,
not gramaticallly correct but used in casual and informal Spanish some poeple ( me included) would say in Spain: uen finde!

Meri · 11-29-2007, 05:51 AM

sorry just realised few mispellings:

not gramaticallly correct but used in casual and informal Spanish some people (me included) would say in Spain: buen finde!

11-27-2007, 05:52 PM	#1
nickdisipio Forum User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 35 Rep Power: 20	A couple English to spanish questions how do you say "have a good weekend" to one person, and then to more than one person ... And also how can you say something like "I appreciate it" to one person and then to more than one person [plural].. thanks so much

11-28-2007, 12:36 AM	#3
Moni Forum User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Argentina Posts: 84 Rep Power: 124	In spoken language, I'd say that just "Buen fin de semana!" is more usual, addressing either to one person or to a group. "I appreciate it": "Te lo agradezco" if you are talking to a friend, a family member, etc. Formal: "Se lo agradezco", you should use it when speaking with someone you wouldn't address by his/her first name in English. Plural is "Se los agradezco" in both cases in Latin America. In Spain, "Os lo agradezco". If you feel confused about which one to pick, a plain "Gracias" or "Muchas gracias" will do the job in all the cases. __________________ Please correct my mistakes! Last edited by Moni : 11-28-2007 at 12:54 AM.

11-28-2007, 01:41 PM	#5
Moni Forum User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Argentina Posts: 84 Rep Power: 124	Yes, that's what I meant, everyday Spanish. For example, when you leave the office on Friday afternoon, you just say "Buen fin de semana!", but if you are assisting a customer you may be a little more formal and use "Que tenga un buen fin de semana", though the first option is also correct as a farewell. As for "I appreciate", as I stated before, there are several options, depending on how many people you are addressing to, how formal do you want to sound, even on what country you are in. But if you say a plain "Muchas gracias!" and show your best smile, you can never be wrong. Hope it helps. P.S. Please note that it's grammar, not grammer. __________________ Please correct my mistakes! Last edited by Moni : 11-28-2007 at 01:43 PM.

11-28-2007, 02:44 PM	#7
Moni Forum User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Argentina Posts: 84 Rep Power: 124	I'd say there's not that much difference. You don't risk to sound too informal if you say "Buen fin de semana!" before hanging up the phone when talking with a customer, though in that case I'd rather say "Que tenga un buen fin de semana". __________________ Please correct my mistakes!

11-29-2007, 05:49 AM	#8
Meri Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 17 Rep Power: 20	inforaml Hi there , not gramaticallly correct but used in casual and informal Spanish some poeple ( me included) would say in Spain: uen finde! __________________ Meri

11-27-2007, 06:38 PM	#2
mirta Contributing User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 107 Rep Power: 51	Hello! "have a good weekend" to one person: Que tengas un buen fin de semana To more than one person: Que tengan un buen fin de semana "I appreciate it" to one person: Te agradezco to more than one person: Les agradezco thanks so much: Muchas gracias Regards, M

11-28-2007, 01:59 PM	#6
nickdisipio Forum User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 35 Rep Power: 20	ahh I understand. Kind of like in english it would be like "take it easy" for friends ect.. or "enjoy your weekend" to be more formal.. Or is that a bad example?

11-29-2007, 05:51 AM	#9
Meri Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 17 Rep Power: 20	few mispellings sorry just realised few mispellings: not gramaticallly correct but used in casual and informal Spanish some people (me included) would say in Spain: buen finde! __________________ Meri

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