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When do I use the preterite and when do I use the imperfect?

If you imagine a timeline (would draw out a line on the whiteboard here), the imperfect appears at some extended period over this. It is important to remember that the imperfect encompasses the ideas: som...

Answered by Paddy S. • Spanish tutor

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How should I structure an opinion essay in Spanish?

The easiest way to approach an essay is to follow the standard formula: “introduction + development + conclusion”. The number of paragraphs you should aim for will depend on the specific task. For example...

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Traduce la siguiente frase: 'No tendrás éxito en la vida si no trabajas duro.'

This phrase means 'You will not be successful in life if you don't work hard.'

The phrase 'tener éxito' can be confusing, because 'éxito' in Spanish means 'success' as opposed to 'exit'. 'Tener éxi...

Answered by Adam P. • Spanish tutor

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Construct 3 phrases using the subjunctive (present and imperfect).

Me gustaría mucho si tuvieras más clases conmigo.Quiero que mis amigos vengan a la playa este fin de semana.Habría más árboles en el planeta si hubiera menos deforestación.

Answered by Adam P. • Spanish tutor

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How do I use and form the imperative tense?

The imperative tense has many uses in Spanish. The main ones are: to give instructions or orders (apaga la tele), to give or deny permission (Si, claro pasa), to call attention to something (Coge más past...

Answered by Hannah D. • Spanish tutor

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