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How do I know which subject pronoun to use for the second person (you)?

Translating "you" into Spanish can be tricky because where we only have one option in English, there are several different "you" forms in Spanish.<...

Answered by Katie W. Spanish tutor
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Explain the use of the verbs Ser and Estar.

The verb 'ser' meaning to be, is used for permanent situations or statuses. e.g. Pablo es un chico aburrido = Pablo is a boring boy. 

The verb 'estar' also means to be but it is used for ...

Answered by Assia S. Spanish tutor
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What is the difference between 'ser' and 'estar'?

Both 'ser' and 'estar' can be translated as 'to be'. So, when you need to use 'to be', you need to ask yourself a question to know which one to use:

Am I talking about the way an object i...

Answered by Elizabeth (Libby) G. Spanish tutor
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What is the difference between the imperfect and the preterite in Spanish?

The imperfect tense in Spanish is used to refer to an action that was ongoing in the past. For example, you would use the imperfect to say something like: Yo iba a tu casa cada semana. Note that this was ...

Answered by Irini P. Spanish tutor
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When should I use the preterite and the imperfect form of the past tense?

In general the preterite is used when something has been completed. If an action has a definite start and end then you should be using the preterite, this can be both if it is something that happened ...

Answered by Nicky F. Spanish tutor
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