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When do you use the prepositions 'por' and 'para'?

Prepositions are used to relate a word or element in a sentence. 'para' and 'por' are the translation of 'for'. 'Para' is used when there is a destination eg. 'para ti', 'para mi', 'para nosotros'. (for y...

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What is the difference between the verbs 'ser' and 'estar'

'Ser' and 'estar' refer to the verb 'to be'. However, in Spanish the verb 'to be' can be used in different ways depending on the context. For example 'estar' refers to a an emotional state that can vary w...

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Todos los españoles/as que viven en una zona donde se habla una lengua minoritaria deben aprederla.

En España se hablan más idiomas que el castellano. En Cataluña, al noreste del país, se habla Catalán. El Catalán también se habla en la Comunidad Valenciana y las Islas Baleares. En el País Vasco, en el ...

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Under what circumstances is the present or imperfect subjunctive used?

Present subjunctive is used when the subjunctive setup is in present or future tenses. For example "Quiero que me hagas un favor" or "Va a ser necesario que me hagas...

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