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Elija la opción adecuada para decir “Va a favor de la marea”.Choose the appropriate IMO SMCP phrase to say “Va a favor de la marea”:
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Correct answer: c) The tide is with you.
Why it is correct
In IMO SMCP section A1/3.1.3 (Tides and currents), having a fair tide is expressed as 'The tide is with you' (and a foul tide as 'The tide is against you').
Why the others are not
- a) 'The tide is against you' means the opposite: 'Tiene la marea en contra'.
- b) Not an SMCP expression.
- d) Literal translation from Spanish; the standard SMCP phrase is 'The tide is with you'.
How to work it out in the exam
- Va a favor de la marea (SMCP A1/3.1.3): 'The tide is with you'.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2026 · 1ª convocatoria · CY Módulo genérico · question 19 Official paper · Official answer key
Pending instructor review. Machine translation, not reviewed.