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How to know when to use 'ser' and 'estar'?

In english 'ser' and 'estar' are both translated as 'to be', but are used differently. 'Ser' is used when when it's a permanent reality, for scenarios that are always true and don't depend on any circumstanc...
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Answered by Carla S. • Spanish tutor
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How to use the imperfect subjunctive.

The imperfect subjunctive is a tense used in the same contexts that you would use the indicative (or present) subjunctive, yet referring to something in the past. You compose a phrase using the imperfect sub...
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Answered by Holly H. • Spanish tutor
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Translate the following sentence into Spanish: "I am ashamed by my government's lack of action to stop climate change. When I am older I will be prime minister to try and save our precious planet."

Me da vergüenza de que mi gobierno no haya hecho mucho para impedir el cambio climático. Cuando yo sea adulta, voy a ser premio ministro para intentar salvar nuestro planeta precioso.
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Answered by Isobel M. • Spanish tutor
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How do I use the subjunctive?

The subjunctive, rather than a tense, is used as a 'mood'. Certain phrases and purposes take the subjunctive. An acronym to remember what purposes take the subjunctive is "WEIRDO" which stands for ...
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Answered by Yash A. • Spanish tutor
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How and when is the subjunctive tense used?

The subjunctive, which is technically a 'mood', is a grammatical aspect that everyone struggles with (even students at university!), however after a little practice it is fairly easy to master.Firstly, the s...
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Answered by Isabelle R. • Spanish tutor
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