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Challenge #012 - Borrow vs Lend
Challenge #012 I’ve noticed something really interesting about the way we say “prestar” in Spanish compared to English, and it completely changes who is doing the action. In Spanish, people usually say “¿Me prestas…?” or “¿Me dejas…?” But in English, we switch the focus: “Can I borrow…?” Not “Can you lend me…?” (even though it exists), but “Can I borrow…?” It’s a subtle but fascinating difference. In English, the speaker takes responsibility for the action — I’m borrowing it. In Spanish, the...
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