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How do I know whether to use the preterite or imperfect past tense?

A: In general, you use the preterite tense to describe completed actions in the past, these are often single actions that took place at a specific moment in time. For example:El a...

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Answered by Megan H. Spanish tutor
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When do you use the Preterite and the Imperfect?

In English, we often forget that we have many different ways of expressing something that happened in the past, and it is the same in Spanish. There is the simple perfect tense, which is easily translated...

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Answered by Dylan K. Spanish tutor
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What is the difference between “ser” and “estar”?

Although they both mean “to be”, these two verbs don’t convey the same meaning. Spanish people mark the difference between different meaning of “being” constantly, it is therefore essential to understand ...

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Answered by Julie M. Spanish tutor
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How do I form the subjunctive?

I would first make sure that the student understands the situations when the subjunctive is used. If they do not fully understand I would explain that before starting.I would teach the student the 'swappe...

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Answered by Jemima P. Spanish tutor
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What is an infinitive verb and how do I conjugate one?

An infinitive verb is the most simple form of the verb that has not been adjusted to explain who is doing the action, but simply any action itself. In English, the infinitive verb will always begin with &...

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Answered by Amber H. Spanish tutor
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