Crossword puzzle : Elliptical forms in Spanish

In Spanish, speakers frequently drop elements that might seem essential in other languages — subjects, articles, verbs, even entire clauses. These elliptical constructions are a hallmark of natural, sophisticated speech and writing. Can you identify the missing pieces? Solve this crossword to test your mastery of ellipsis at its most nuanced, from conversational shortcuts to literary omissions.

Horizontalement

1. 5. Always, at all times without exception
2. 6. To look for or search something
3. 8. Conclusion drawn from implied information
4. 9. Replacement of a word by another
5. 10. Word referred to by a pronoun
6. 14. Logical consistency within a text
7. 15. Weeping or intense crying
8. 16. To know a person or place

Verticalement

1. 1. After, indicating a later time
2. 2. Complete grammatical sentence
3. 3. Hug that conveys affection
4. 4. Several
5. 7. To rest
6. 11. Certain or true, affirming a fact
7. 12. Written, irregular past participle
8. 13. To follow or continue doing something