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How do I use the passive voice?

The passive voice in Spanish takes the verb ser and the past participle.  You must conjugate the verb according to the tense needed and make the past ...

Answered by Lucy W. Spanish tutor
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Why does Spanish allow the double negative?

The difference between English and Spanish...
In Spanish, "no tengo nada" means "I have nothing" or "I don't have anything".  It does not mean "...

Answered by Nicola P. Spanish tutor
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What is the difference between por and para?

Understandably, it can be difficult to know when to use por or para, as they are both usually translated as 'for', but this general rule can be very helpful:

Answered by Alexandra T. Spanish tutor
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Explain the use of the verbs Ser and Estar.

The verb 'ser' meaning to be, is used for permanent situations or statuses. e.g. Pablo es un chico aburrido = Pablo is a boring boy. 

The verb 'estar' also means to be but it is used for ...

Answered by Assia S. Spanish tutor
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What is the difference between 'ser' and 'estar'?

Both 'ser' and 'estar' can be translated as 'to be'. So, when you need to use 'to be', you need to ask yourself a question to know which one to use:

Am I talking about the way an object i...

Answered by Elizabeth (Libby) G. Spanish tutor
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