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Cuando hay que usar 'ser' y cuando 'estar'? / When do I have to use 'ser' and 'estar'?

Ser and Estar are similar verbs but they each have specific situations where they are used. In general, we use Ser when we are identifying ourselves or others as well as our nationality e.g. Soy Cristina...

Answered by Cristina C. • Spanish tutor

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How would you translate the sentence "I gave it to him into Spanish"?

"Se lo di"The first part of this translation is choosing the correct verb, dar, and correctly conjugating it into the appropriate past tense (in this case the preterite, as it is an action that ...

Answered by Marco S. • Spanish tutor

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Why does Spanish often drop subject pronouns and English doesn't?

Like in English, Spanish possesses subject pronouns that often precede the conjugated verb. These are:Yo - I Tú* - You (singular, informal)Él/Ella - He/sheNosotros - WeVosotros* - You (plural, informal)El...

Answered by Gilly M. • Spanish tutor

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How can I get an A* in my Spanish written exam?

I have some really handy tips for helping students get an A* in your Spanish written exam.My first tip is - READ the question. So often students will write a long essay, without having answered the questi...

Answered by Gabriella H. • Spanish tutor

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¿Qué te gustaría hacer en tu tiempo libre el fin de semana que viene?

Los fines de semana, suelo ir al cine con unos amigos. La semana pasada vimos 'Los Increíbles 2', que me encantó, y este fin de semana vamos a ver la segunda 'Mamma Mia'. El domingo es el cumpleaños de mi...

Answered by Vanessa B. • Spanish tutor

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