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Maj Posted 22 years ago
Grammar
All/everything
These are sometimes really difficult to distinguish for Spanish speakers. I have heard the following sentence in songs but now I have my doubts about which one is correct!
You are all I ever wanted or You are everything I ever wanted.
You are all I ever wanted or You are everything I ever wanted.
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Maj, both sentences work. In this case, "all" = "everything" These sentences are meant in a romantic sense. Obviously you want more than just the affection of the other person.
- Maj, both sentences work.
- In this case, "all" = "everything" These sentences are meant in a romantic sense.
- Obviously you want more than just the affection of the other person.
- Food, shelter and clothing are just some examples.
- So I wouldn't take these sentences literally, but rather figuratively in the context in which they are said or sang.
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Maj, both sentences work. In this case, "all" = "everything"
These sentences are meant in a romantic sense. Obviously you want more than just the affection of the other person. Food, shelter and clothing are just some examples.
So I wouldn't take these sentences literally, but rather figuratively in the context in which they are said or sang.
If you are curious
These sentences are meant in a romantic sense. Obviously you want more than just the affection of the other person. Food, shelter and clothing are just some examples.
So I wouldn't take these sentences literally, but rather figuratively in the context in which they are said or sang.
If you are curious
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