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How do you conjugate the verb "hablar" (to speak) into the preterite tense?

The rule for regular verbs in the preterite tense requires you to add the correct endings to the stem of the verb ('Hablar' - 'Habl'):habléhablastehablóhablamoshablasteishablaron

Answered by Florence J. • Spanish tutor

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Despite her world-wide fame and her wealth, Shakira has not forgotten the children of her native country.

A pesar de su fama mundial y su riqueza, Shakira no ha olvidado los niños de su país de origen.

Answered by Morgaine O. • Spanish tutor

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When would you use the verb "ser" and when would you use "estar", the two different verbs for "to be"

"Ser" is used to describe permanent attributes, for example: personal descriptions, someone's profession, the origin of a person or object. etc.Examples:María es alta y delgada (María is tall an...

Answered by Max S. • Spanish tutor

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Is there an easy way to remember when to use the subjunctive mood instead of the indicative in Spanish?

For any native English speaker, the Subjunctive is very hard to master, given that it is no longer used in the spoken English language! It is very common to make mistakes, but to remember certain triggers...

Answered by Jonathan E. • Spanish tutor

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Cómo estás? Te gusta el deporte? Qué es tu deporte favorito?

Estoy bien, gracias. Me encanta el deporte porque es interesante y puedo hablar con mis amigos. Mi deporte favorito es el hockey ya que es rápido y me gusta trabajar en el equipo.

Answered by Grace F. • Spanish tutor

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