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Difficulty: MediumImperative Verbs and Commands

A user manual for a smart digital lock contains the following step in Spanish:

'Para registrar su código de acceso, digite los cuatro números en el panel táctil y confírmelos presionando la tecla de asterisco. No se los revele a nadie.'

According to these instructions, what is the user required to do?

  1. Type the four numbers, confirm them by pressing the asterisk key, and do not share them with anyone.Answer
  2. B
    Type the four numbers, which are confirmed automatically when the asterisk key is pressed, and do not share them.
  3. C
    Type the four numbers, confirm them by pressing the asterisk key, and do not reveal yourself to anyone.
  4. D
    Type the four numbers, confirm them by pressing the asterisk key, and only share them if someone asks.

Answer

Type the four numbers, confirm them by pressing the asterisk key, and do not share them with anyone.
The correct option accurately translates the formal commands and pronoun references. 'Digite' commands the user to type the numbers, 'confírmelos' commands them to confirm the numbers (with 'los' referring to the numbers), and 'no se los revele' commands them not to share the numbers with anyone (where 'se' represents 'to anyone' and 'los' represents 'them').

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the first command in the instruction.
The verb 'digite' is the formal imperative (usted) form of 'digitar' (to type/key in), directing the user to enter the four numbers.
To identify the first procedural step the user must take.
2
Analyze the second command and its attached pronoun.
The word 'confírmelos' consists of the formal command 'confirme' plus the direct object pronoun 'los' (them, referring to the numbers). It commands the user to confirm the numbers using the asterisk key.
To comprehend the second required action and the grammatical role of the attached pronoun.
3
Analyze the final negative command and its pronouns.
'No se los revele a nadie' uses the negative formal command 'no revele' with double object pronouns: 'se' (indirect object pronoun representing 'to anyone') and 'los' (direct object pronoun representing 'them'). This translates to 'do not reveal them to anyone'.
To determine the final safety/security requirement of the lock instructions.

Key Concept

Identifying formal commands (usted imperative) and interpreting command-pronoun syntax (both affirmative attached pronouns and negative preceding pronouns).
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Imperative Verbs and Commands

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