Describe the obstacle and its effect before proposing a solution.
The idea
Link a consequence with así que. Use ¿podrían...? for a courteous request and para que with the subjunctive to express a desired outcome.
Examples
- La entrada tiene escalones y no puedo acceder con mi silla de ruedas.The entrance has steps, and I cannot get in with my wheelchair.
- Los avisos solo son sonoros, así que mi padre no recibe la información.The announcements are audio only, so my father does not receive the information.
- ¿Podrían ofrecer subtítulos en directo durante la reunión?Could you provide live captions during the meeting?
- La letra del formulario es demasiado pequeña para que mi vecina pueda leerlo.The print on the form is too small for my neighbour to read.
- Mientras reparan el ascensor, ¿hay una sala accesible en la planta baja?While the lift is being repaired, is there an accessible room on the ground floor?
- Gracias por buscar una alternativa; ¿me confirman cuándo estará disponible?Thank you for finding an alternative; could you confirm when it will be available?
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Watch out
Do not use an indicative after para que: choose pase, not pasa.
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The page does not work with my screen reader, ___ I cannot complete the application. (so / although)
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así que
Así que connects the screen reader problem to the inability to apply.
___ you send the instructions in an accessible format? (could / perhaps can)
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podrían
Podrían makes a polite request for accessible instructions.
The door is too narrow for the walker to ___ through. (pass / passes)
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pase
Pase expresses the walker’s possible passage after para que.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
The page does not work with my screen reader, ___ I cannot complete the application. (so / although)
___ you send the instructions in an accessible format? (could / perhaps can)
The door is too narrow for the walker to ___ through. (pass / passes)
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Describe a barrier, explain its effect and ask for a workable alternative.