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Is "ser" always used to express something permanent and "estar" for something temporary?

This is a common misconception when learning to distinguish ser and estar. There are many rules and exceptions regarding this. Here's an example: "Mi abuela es mayor" vs "Mi abuela está may...

Answered by Erlei J. Spanish tutor
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What are the differences between the simple and compound tenses in Spanish?

This is quite a hard thing to understand at first, but the main difference between both is that compound tenses express an action that has happened before another action, but does not necessarily have to ...

Answered by Paula F. Spanish tutor
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What are the differences between the preterite and the imperfect tenses?

Both tenses refer to actions in the past. The preterite is used to describe actions in the past that have been completed. Exampe: Fuí al baile anoche- I went to the dance last night. The verb ir is in the...

Answered by Rositza K. Spanish tutor
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How to write a letter to friend in spanish?Tu amigo español acaba de celebrar su cumpleaños te escribe para preguntarte sobre tu colegio y tus planes para el futuro. Escríbele una carta.

As with writing a letter in English, it is important to adopt the correct register and tone for the person you are writing to. To open your letter, use one of the following options picking the best one th...

Answered by Rositza K. Spanish tutor
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What is the third person plural preterite indefinite of the verb tener?

Tuvieron is the correct answer, not to be confused with the third person plural of the preterite imperfect salieran.  Take a look to the differences between them, and their meaning, that...

Answered by Gonzalo G. Spanish tutor
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