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Cheatsheet: Relative Clauses

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Relative Clauses

PointRuleExampleEnglish
Subjectque is the subject of the clauseTengo una amiga que vive en Lima.I've got a friend who lives in Lima.
Objectque is the object of the clauseLa profesora que tengo es muy buena.The teacher I've got is very good.
A2Tensethe clause takes the tense it needsEl libro que compré ayer es muy bueno.The book I bought yesterday is very good.
B1Peopleafter a preposition, quien for peopleEl chico con quien trabajo es de Chile.The boy I work with is from Chile.
B1Placesaquí / allí + es donde: pointing to a placeAllí es donde vivo.That's where I live.
Trapque never dropsEl libro que leo es interesante.The book I'm reading is interesting.
B1Trapright after a noun, people take que, not quienEl médico que vino ayer es muy simpático.The doctor who came yesterday is very nice.

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