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Do you say "Habían muchas personas" or "Había muchas personas"? Which form is correct?

The second one is the correct! This is the impersonal use of the verb "haber", so the sentence lacks of subject. The mistake comes when people think "muchas personas" is the subject an...

Answered by Marcelo G. • Spanish tutor

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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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How should I approach an essay question in the exam?

Essay questions can seem overwhelming at first glance, but there is a tried and tested approach that can really help you get a great mark.

Firstly, it will help to prepare beforehand. Gather togeth...

Answered by Oran M. • Spanish tutor

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Discuss Pedro Almodovar's creative influences and to what extent they are present within his films.

Pedro Almodovar's creative influences are clearly visible within many of his films and can be roughly divided into three categories; individual, personal and cultural. First of all, his individual influen...

Answered by Alice J. • 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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