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How and when do I use the imperfect subjunctive?

The imperfect subjunctive is formed by taking the root of the first person preterite (e.g. the verb 'comer' - 'to eat' - becomes 'comi') and adding the following endings:
-iera (e.g. comiera)-ieras...

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When do you use 'ser' and when do you use 'estar' in Spanish?

This is something almost all English speakers learning Spanish struggle with, particularly since all the rules seem to have exceptions!Generally speaking, you use 'ser' for characteristics (descriptions, ...

Answered by Jenny L. Spanish tutor
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What are the differences between the use of the preterite and imperfect tenses in Spanish?

The preterite and imperfect are both past tenses in Spanish. In general, the preterite tense is used to describe actions that took place in the past and are completed, wh...

Answered by May A. Spanish tutor
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How do I generate the perfect tense in Spanish?

The perfect tense (eg. to have done something) in Spanish functions exactly as it does in English. We take the verb haber, which works like 'to have' in English and conjugate it:(yo) he(tú) has(él/ella/us...

Answered by Chris C. Spanish tutor
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What is the male role in Federico Garcia Lorca's play, 'La Casa de Bernarda Alba'?

Possible answers: The fact that male characters never appear on stage is perhaps reflective of the social context whereby despite their absence, they maintain a certain superiority and power over the fema...

Answered by Claire B. Spanish tutor
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