Pasiva avanzada: have something done, it is said that
Mandar hacer algo, y las construcciones impersonales del periodismo.
Have / get something done
- I had my car repaired.Me arreglaron el coche. / Llevé el coche a arreglar.
- She's getting her hair cut tomorrow.Mañana se corta el pelo (en la peluquería).
- He had his wallet stolen.Le robaron la cartera.
Pasiva impersonal
| Estructura | Ejemplo | Español |
|---|---|---|
| It is said / believed / thought that… | It is said that he is rich. | Se dice que es rico. |
| Sujeto + is said / believed + to + base | He is said to be rich. | Al parecer es rico. |
| Sujeto + is said + to have + participio | He is believed to have left the country. | Habría abandonado el país. |
Estas estructuras sustituyen al condicional periodístico español («el sospechoso habría huido») o a «presuntamente».
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Traduce: «Me corté el pelo.» (en la peluquería)
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I had / got my hair cut. -
Traduce: «Se está haciendo una casa.»
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Reescribe: People say he is a genius. (He…)
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He is said to be a genius. -
Traduce: «El ministro habría dimitido.»
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The minister is said / reported to have resigned.