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When do you use the subjunctive?

It is important to note that the subjunctive is a mood rather than a tense. There are however different forms of the subjunctive (present/imperfect/perfect/past perfect). You must choose which one is applica...
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Answered by Lydia P. • Spanish tutor
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When do you use the preterite vs when do you use the imperfect

Both tenses are used to narrate a past action. The preterite is used for a completed one-off action in the past, whereas the imperfect tense would be used for an ongoing action in the past that hasn't been c...
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Answered by Claudia J. • Spanish tutor
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Lee este texto de la novela de José Martí, Amistad funesta. Complétalo, escogiendo palabras de la lista A – P en la página siguiente. Escribe la letra de la palabra en la casilla.

A K I G H O L J B P I will show the text during the lesson.
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Answered by Kate D. • Spanish tutor
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When should I use the subjunctive?

In Spanish, there are 3 modes: indicative, subjunctive and imperative. We are going to be looking the first two of these. The indicative is probably the mode that you are most familiar with, and is used for ...
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Answered by Kyra L. • Spanish tutor
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When should I use the subjunctive mood?

Unlike a tense such as past or present, the subjunctive mood refers to the attitude of the speaker. The subjunctive is commonly used to express doubt, desire, wishes, requests and more. A good way to remembe...
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Answered by Phoebe H. • Spanish tutor
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