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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 ...

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...

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 &...

Answered by Amber H. Spanish tutor
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When do I need to use the Subjunctive?

Uses of the Subjunctive in Spanish
1.  Verbs of influence (decir, ordenar, obligar, prohibir que)Recomiendo que veas esta película.Las leyes impiden que usemos las drogas.
2.  I...

Answered by Laura C. Spanish tutor
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Are there modal verbs in Spanish? How can modality be expressed in Spanish?

In Spanish there are no proper modal verbs, but we use what we call 'perífrasis verbales modales'. These are constructions involving an auxiliary verb conjugated and a main verb in a non-conjugated form (...

Answered by Francisco T. Spanish tutor
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