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What is the difference between the pretérito indefinido and the pretérito imperfecto?

Using the examples of "Fui a la playa" for the pretérito indefinido and "Iba a la playa" for the pretérito imperfecto, we can translate both as "I went to the beach". However...

Answered by Charlette P. Spanish tutor
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How do I form the present subjunctive in Spanish?

The present subjunctive is formed by taking the stem of the verb in the first person present tense and adding new endings. For example, we take the teng from tengo (I have) as a starting...

Answered by Eleanor H. Spanish tutor
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¿Hay mucho crimen en tu país? Da tus opiniones.

Aunque no existe tanta violencia en mi pais como en muchas otras, no cabe duda de que hay todavia demasiada. El Reino Unido finge ser uno de los paises mas habitable, soportable y seguro del mundo, pero l...

Answered by James W. Spanish tutor
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¿Por o Para?

Para 1) Intention e.g. - Estoy aquí para ver al medico. 2) Purpose e.g. - los subtitulos son para personas sordas 3)Destination e.g. - este regalo es para mi padre Por<...

Answered by Alasdair A. Spanish tutor
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When would I use the imperfect tense instead of the preterite tense - this really confuses me?

Don't worry - this is very simple and a common question! The imperfect tense is used for 3 reasons. 1) Descriptions or states in the past e.g. llevaba un pantalón azul/ e.g tenía calor. 2) Actions in the ...

Answered by David R. Spanish tutor
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