Uso de "So as to" y "So as not to" en Inglés Formal

Clase 18 de 23 • Curso de Inglés Intermedio Alto B2: Pasado Perfecto y Frases Adverbiales

Resumen

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La estructura “so as to” es útil para expresar una meta o propósito específico al realizar una acción. Esta construcción nos permite conectar dos oraciones para explicar el porqué detrás de una acción determinada.

Expresando propósito o razón de una acción

Para expresar el propósito o la razón de por qué realizas una acción de manera muy formal, usa la expresión “so as to” seguido de un verbo en su forma infinitiva, o “so as not to” en caso de negación para explicar por qué evitar una acción.

Veamos algunos ejemplos:

We need to conduct a competitive analysis so as to enhance our business strategy.
Mateo furnished his bedroom in a minimalist fashion so as to keep his mind clear and productive.
So as not to complicate the final mix of the song, the sound engineer emphasized the vocals with delicate compression and EQ techniques.
We have to focus on learning Japanese business customs so as not to offend our new colleagues. (Ejemplo del roleplay)

Con este simple vocabulario, puedes conectar dos oraciones donde expreses la necesidad de realizar o evitar una acción y su justificativo de por qué realizarla o no.

Contribución creada por: Kevin Fiorentino (Platzi Contributor).

Diego Valle

student•

It's time to address the issue so as not to create a bigger problem.

The quaterfinal basketball game in the tournament had to be postponed so as to protect the players from being burnout.

The information is divided in two parts: the analysis and the results, so as to Jenny will be presenting the analysis portion instead of Michael.

Regulate social media is important so as not to create more hate speech.

Listen to your favourite music, movies and american culture in general is important, so as to keep learning Ensligh fun.

Jake would rather make reggaeton beats instead of learning how to play the guitar so as to he can meet more easily latin girls.

Lucy Flores Choque

student•

Could it be replaced by "in order to"?

Francisco Ponce

student•

Yes, the phrase "so as to" can often be replaced by "in order to" in a sentence without changing its meaning. Both phrases are used to express purpose or intention, and they can be used interchangeably in many cases. For example, "I am studying so as to improve my grades" and "I am studying in order to improve my grades" have the same meaning. However, in some contexts, one phrase may be more appropriate than the other depending on the style, tone, or register of the text.

Miguel Araque

student•

What is it good idea to regulate social media usage?
What is the best way to stay productive and motivated to learn English?
Should Jake learn to play guitar or how to make reggaeton beats?

Ronald Gutiérrez

student•

It is a good idea to regulate social media usage so as to avoid addiction.
It is a good idea to regulate social media usage so as not to waste too much time.
The best way to stay productive and motivated to learn English is to set daily goals so as to measure your progress.
The best way to stay productive and motivated to learn English is to avoid procrastination so as not to lose focus.
Jake should learn to play guitar so as to improve his musical skills.
Jake should practice regularly so as not to forget what he has learned.

Mateo Campaña

student•

EXAMPLES:

Why is it a good idea to regulate social media usage?

Because having contact with other person reduce your anxiety so as not to prevent losing relationship skills.

What is the best way to stay productive and motivated to learn English?

So as to apply a job in Australia and enjoy of their amazing landscapes.

Should Jake learn to play guitar or how to make reggaeton beats?

In my opinion, Jake should learn to play the guitar so as to develop his artistic side in music.

Santiago Tellez Hernandez

student•

I reorganized my bedroom so as to renew the energy in my own space.
I told her she can't go to that party so as not to pick up her late in the night.
The night before recording a Platzi course you should sleep well so as not to have brain tiredness problems the next day.
It's time to address the issue so as to clarify the main problem.
The quarterfinal basketball game in the tournament had to be postponed so as to give more rest time to the players.
The meeting was postponed so as to make more time because jenny will be presenting the analysis portions instead of Michael.
So as to prepare better the information, Jenny will be presenting the analysis portion instead of Michael.
Regulating social media is a good idea so as to study and feed the young brains, which can help us to create new inventions, instead of wasting time.
The best way to stay productive and motivated in learning English is to learn as a kid so as to continue growing and enjoy the process.

Annee Jazmin Zambrano

student•

It is a good idea to regulate social media so as not to waste your time looking at people with a perfect life and comparing yourself to them. That is a way to develop anxiety.
I feel that motivation comes as a result of doing things every day, even if you don’t want to, so as to stay productive and motivated, just by sticking to your schedule.
Jake should learn to play the guitar so as to understand where the sounds come from.

Juan Esteban León Venegas

student•

In my opinion regulating social media it's truly important so as to make it safe for everyone. Currently it can be a dangerous place.

Something that still works with me is being curious so as to always find topics interesting and have fun.

It depends on Jake what he likes more. Learning to play guitar is a great way to start so as to know the basics.

Additionally, so as not to miss out on popular music, he can learn on a computer about making some beats.

Sandra Milena Suarez Díaz

student•

It is not a good idea to regulate social media usage! It is used by people so as to know versions of reality that sometimes don´t appear in common media.
Listen to music is a great way so as to stay productive and motivated to learn english.
Jake should learn to play guitar so as to he learn a great instrument. Reggaeton beats are bored.

Andrés Llerena

student•

It's a good idea to regulate social media usage so as not to spend too much time on them.
The best way to stay productive and motivated to learn English is to listen and watch movies in English.
Jake should play the guitar so as to he feels less stressed.

Andrés Llerena

student•

so as to get the grade.
so as not to lose the other activities at the university program.
So as not to delay

Luis David Convento Silva

student•

So as to have a better management time to read take courses, go out side
Keep practicing listen english music or english movies so as to improve your lisntening and comprehension
Jake should learn to play guitar so as not to follow the current music style and be different

Ipsen Uzcategui

student•

hi cole, could you say its used is the same as that of the expression "in order to"?

Cole McCannon

teacher•

Yes! Great observation. They're very similar. I think "in order to" is more common and less formal. "So as to" is more formal, but we don't use it very much.

Yohan Florez

student•

-The regulation of social media is an important issue that I will support, so as to stop emotional and mental disorders in people.

-So as not to waste our time for studying English, the best way to stay productive and motivated is to set a clear goal.

-Jake should play guitar or make reggaeton beats, so as to develop persistence and become a lifelong learner

Cesar Estevan Castro Ubaque

student•

Social media regulation is essential, inasmuch as it safeguards mental health, so as to protect adults, children, and the elderly, as if it were a universal solution

practicing in real situations is one of the most effective way so as not to lose motivation when we learning a new language.

Jake must follow his emotions so as not to regret learning something in the future that he doesn't like.

Cristian Camilo Duque Zapata

student•

Answering the practice questions:

1. Regulating social media, specially in adolescents is crucial so as to prevent them from outside hazards 2. So as to learn english easily, you should immerse yourself in English.

Jake should learn to play guitar so as not to fall into Reaggaeton's arms

Natalia Andrea Rodríguez Rodríguez

student•

It's time to address the issue so as to have a better relationship.
The quarterfinal basketball game in the tournament has to be postponed so as to complete all requests.
So as to get success in the presentation, Jenny will be presenting the analysis portion insted of Michel.

paula.sanchez8236

student•

It’s necessary to regulate social media usage so as to reduce attentional problems in youth people.

Identify specific goals, could be a good strategy so as to stay motivated to learn English.

Given that Jane needs to dedicate a lot of time learning japanese, she shouldn’t play guitar so as not to lose her focus on learning the language.

Alfonso Neil Jiménez

student•

So as to prevent children interact with scammers and stalkers, it's a good idea to regulate social media.

I try to learn new vocabulary about technical topics in english so as not to get bored.

Jake should learn to play guitar so as to avoid overrated music as reggaeton by quality purposes.

Juan David Cuervo Rojas

student•

why is it a good idea to regulate social media usage? in my opinion about to regulate the social media usage is management the phone usage time and remove notifications in your phone so as to reduce distractions
What is the best way to stay productive and motivated to learn English? so as not to lose the motivated is so important go step by step and go at your own pace
Should jake learn to play guitar or how to make reggaeton beats? jake must play guitar so as to look more cool