shall
Significado: Used to express the future or to make offers, suggestions, or ask for advice
'Shall' is a modal verb used in British English to express future tense with 'I' or 'we' ('I shall return'), make offers or suggestions ('Shall we go?'), and in formal/legal contexts to express obligation or commands. In American English, 'will' is generally preferred. 'Shall' sounds more formal or old-fashioned than 'will'.
Ejemplos
- Shall I open the window for you? 我帮你开窗户好吗?¿Abro la ventana?窓を開けましょうか?창문을 열어 드릴까요?
- We shall overcome these difficulties. 我们将克服这些困难。Superaremos estas dificultades.私たちはこれらの困難を乗り越えます。우리는 이 어려움을 극복할 것입니다.
- What shall we do this weekend? 这个周末我们做什么?¿Qué hacemos este fin de semana?今週末は何をしましょうか?이번 주말에 무엇을 할까요?
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old English 'sceal', one of the oldest modal verbs in English, originally expressing obligation or necessity. Its use to express future tense is distinctly British; American English favours 'will'.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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