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Pause Before the Purchase in Spanish
This guide helps parents discuss the financial aspects of in-game purchases with their children in Spanish. It focuses on evaluating costs, understanding conditions, and managing account settings while introducing sophisticated ways to express necessity and possibility.
What you'll learn
- Express necessity and possibility using passive-like structures in Spanish.
- Discuss digital financial terms like subscriptions, fees, and account limits.
- Guide children through the process of verifying purchase details before committing.
Spanish phrases for pause before the purchase
El precio total debe ser comprobado antes de confirmar la compra.
The full price must be checked before you confirm the purchase.
Uses 'deber ser + participle' to express necessity.
Cualquier cargo adicional debe estar incluido en tu cálculo.
Any extra charges must be included in your calculation.
'Cargos adicionales' is the standard term for extra fees.
Las condiciones de renovación deben leerse con cuidado antes de suscribirse.
The renewal conditions must be read carefully before you subscribe.
Uses the 'se' passive construction, common in formal instructions.
El límite de compra puede ajustarse en la configuración de la cuenta.
The purchase limit can be adjusted in the account settings.
'Configuración' is the standard word for settings.
El recibo puede encontrarse en el historial de tu cuenta.
The receipt can be found in your account history.
A polite way to direct someone to specific information.
Este bono no puede desbloquearse sin otro pago.
This bonus cannot be unlocked without another payment.
'Desbloquear' is the technical term for unlocking features.
Según estas condiciones, las monedas no pueden transferirse a otra cuenta.
According to these conditions, the coins cannot be transferred to another account.
'Según' is used to cite rules or conditions.
Aún debe aclararse si la suscripción se renueva automáticamente.
Whether the subscription renews automatically still needs to be clarified.
'Aclararse' is a reflexive verb used here in a passive sense.
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Cargo adicional
Extra charge / Additional fee
Often used in plural (cargos adicionales) for hidden costs.
Renovación
Renewal
Commonly used for subscriptions (suscripciones).
Ajustar
To adjust
Used when changing settings or limits.
Desbloquear
To unlock
Specifically used for game features or bonuses.
Expressing Passive Necessity and Possibility
In Spanish, the English 'must be' or 'can be' is often expressed using 'deber/poder' + 'ser' + past participle, or the 'se' passive. This translates the modal passive concepts effectively.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Necessity (Must be) | Debe(n) ser + Participle | La cuota debe ser pagada hoy. |
| Possibility (Can be) | Puede(n) ser + Participle | El error puede ser corregido. |
| Impossibility (Cannot be) | No puede(n) ser + Participle | La oferta no puede ser cambiada. |
More examples
¿El IVA está incluido o debe ser añadido?
Is VAT included or must it be added?
A practical question when checking the final price.
Los datos no pueden ser compartidos sin permiso.
Data cannot be shared without permission.
Focuses on privacy/security settings.