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The subjunctive mood in Spanish should be used when opinions, wishes and emotions are expressed and for phrases that convey a possibility or doubt. For example, phrases such as 'no creo que..', and 'es pr...

As a general rule think about ser being a permanent description and estar being temporary.

For example, to say someone is tall, use ser and you if you are saying that they look tall today you would...

As a general rule, the preterite is used when there is a finite beginning and end. If there is any ambiguity then use the imperfect. There are also specific rules for each tense.

If you are descr...

The verb 'ir' is very irregular, in the preterite tense it is conjugated as follows: yo fui tú fuiste el/ella fue nosotros fuimos vosotros fuisteis ellos/ellas fueron

The difference between these two tenses is simple, it's only a matter of when you use them. Once you have learned what phrases and situations need the subjunctive all you have to remember is that if the p...