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

'Ser' is used to describe the permanent state of something, aka what something is. These are qualities which aren't going to change any time soon, and are the qualities which define a person or obj...

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Answered by Laura N. Spanish tutor
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When do I use the subjunctive?

In order to know when we should use the subjunctive, we have to look at the context and the words that come with the verb. We use the subjunctive when there's uncertainty or doubt, when talking about a wi...

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Answered by Pilar P. Spanish tutor
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How do you know when you need to use the preterite or the imperfect when talking about past events?

The preterite is used when talking about completed actions or events in the past. e.g. Last week I wrote to my Spanish friends. / La semana pasada escribí a mis amigos españoles.e.g. Yest...

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Answered by Stephanie M. Spanish tutor
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How do I know the difference between the preterite and imperfect tenses in Spanish?

In most cases, the preterite tense refers to completed actions, which are actions that have definite beginning and end points. Whereas the imperfect refers to actions which ...

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Answered by Tom B. Spanish tutor
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How can I get above 40 in my literature and film essays?

Getting above 40 at first can seem like a difficult task, but is more than possible. Regarding a literature response, if possible short and simple quoting can be helpful however not vital. A simple quote ...

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Answered by Dea O. Spanish tutor
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