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What is the difference between the verbs "ser" and "estar" and when should they be used?

"Ser" and "estar" are the 2 forms of the verb "to be" in Spanish. The first indicates identity and is more permanent, used in sentences like "I am Naomi" (Yo soy Na...

Answered by Naomi R. Spanish tutor
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How do I form the present subjunctive?

For regular verbs, the present subjunctive is formed differently depending on whether the verb ends with -ar or -er/ir. For -ar verbs , take the first person singular of the present tense of the verb, rem...

Answered by Isabel W. Spanish tutor
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What is the difference between por and para?

This is often challenging for students at the beginning. Both words can be broken down into 4 categories of use, which together can make it a lot simpler to understand when these two different words that ...

Answered by Alfred D. Spanish tutor
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What is the difference between 'ser' and 'estar'?

First of all, this is a great question and something which almost every English speaker struggles with when learning Spanish because we only use one verb to convey both uses of 'ser' and 'estar'. The main...

Answered by Kate H. Spanish tutor
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When do you use 'ser' and when do you use 'estar' in Spanish?

This is something almost all English speakers learning Spanish struggle with, particularly since all the rules seem to have exceptions!Generally speaking, you use 'ser' for characteristics (descriptions, ...

Answered by Jenny L. Spanish tutor
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