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How do I conjugate tener, ser, ir and hacer in the preterite tense in Spanish?

Tener, ser and hacer are all irregular verbs in the preterite tense.

Tener is conjugated using the stem tuv- to which different endings are added.

Yo tuve, tú tuv

Answered by Anna B. • Spanish tutor

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What is the difference between 'ser' and 'estar'?

Both 'ser' and 'estar' translate as 'to be' in English, so it's a little confusing to know which one to use. The most basic rule is that 'ser' is used for permanent states such as a characteristic or some...

Answered by Laura O. • Spanish tutor

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What is the difference between Ser and Estar and how should I use them?

'Ser' and 'Estar' both directly translate to the verb 'to be' in English. However, in Spanish they both have very different meanings. Before being able to conjugate them, we must understand what they mean...

Answered by Caitlin G. • Spanish tutor

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When to use the preterite or imperfect tense?

Knowing when to use the preterite or imperfect tense when expressing a past action is one of the trickiest aspects of spanish grammar and can cause confusion for any level of spanish speaker. I always lik...

Answered by Harrison S. • Spanish tutor

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Can you explain the difference between por and para?

Para is usually used to imply a consequence to an action, a destination or recipients of an action. Por on the other hand is used for time duration, and travel means.

Answered by Martina N. • Spanish tutor

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