Understanding Diacritical Accents in Spanish

The video tutorial explains the use of diacritical accents in Spanish to differentiate words that are spelled and pronounced the same but have different meanings. It provides examples with 'sí' and 'tú', showing how accents change their meanings. The tutorial also covers the use of 'tú' as a pronoun and 'tu' as a possessive adjective, with examples to illustrate their usage. Additionally, it discusses how accents are used in interrogative, exclamatory, and dubitative expressions, emphasizing the importance of context in determining accentuation.

What is the primary purpose of a diacritical accent?

• To change the pronunciation of a word

• To differentiate between words with the same spelling and pronunciation

• To make a word look more formal

• To indicate a question

What does 'sí' without an accent mean?

• But

• And

• If

• Yes

What does 'sí' with an accent mean?

• Yes

• But

• If

• And

What is the meaning of 'tú' without an accent?

• She

• You (personal pronoun)

• Your (possessive adjective)

• He

What is the meaning of 'tú' with an accent?

• She

• He

• Your (possessive adjective)

• You (personal pronoun)

Which of the following sentences uses an accent correctly?

• El que baila bien.

• Que padre que te vaya bien.

• Que padre es acentuado el que.

• El que no se acentúa.

When should accents be used in interrogative expressions?

• When they are used as questions or exclamations

• Always

• Never

• Only in exclamatory sentences