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How do I know when to use the preterite or the imperfect tense?

In general:·   
 Imperfect: tense to describe and explain actions in development·     
Preterite: tense to narrate and explain completed actions

Preterite: <...

Answered by Lucie W. Spanish tutor
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In Spanish, how do we know whether to use the preterite tense or the imperfect tense?

To start with, the preterite is used in two main cases: is the tense which you use to say (1)what you did or (2) what happened. To form the preterite of reg...

Answered by Rocio D. Spanish tutor
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When do I use Ser and Estar

'Ser' is used for: Descriptions, Occupations, Characteristics, Time, Origins and Relationships'Estar' is used for: emotions, physical or mental conditions, locations, positions and actions In general, 'se...

Answered by Hugo B. Spanish tutor
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How do I know when I need to use the subjunctive in Spanish?

This is a very common question amongst all Spanish-learners and sadly there isn't an answer that is completely 'set in stone'. This is because the subjunctive doesn't exist in English, which means it is d...

Answered by Emma L. Spanish tutor
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When do you use the imperfect tense in Spanish?

In Spanish, the imperfect tense is used to describe the past. It is used in 3 ways. 1 - to describe something that used to happen (I used to go to dance classes) 2 - to give background infor...

Answered by Sorcha L. Spanish tutor
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