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When do I use the preterite and when do I use the imperfect?

If you imagine a timeline (would draw out a line on the whiteboard here), the imperfect appears at some extended period over this. It is important to remember that the imperfect encompasses the ideas: someth...
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Answered by Paddy S. • Spanish tutor
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How should I structure an opinion essay in Spanish?

The easiest way to approach an essay is to follow the standard formula: “introduction + development + conclusion”. The number of paragraphs you should aim for will depend on the specific task. For example, f...
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Construct 3 phrases using the subjunctive (present and imperfect).

Me gustaría mucho si tuvieras más clases conmigo.Quiero que mis amigos vengan a la playa este fin de semana.Habría más árboles en el planeta si hubiera menos deforestación.
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How do I use and form the imperative tense?

The imperative tense has many uses in Spanish. The main ones are: to give instructions or orders (apaga la tele), to give or deny permission (Si, claro pasa), to call attention to something (Coge más pastele...
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Answered by Hannah D. • Spanish tutor
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Translate the following sentence into Spanish: 'Spanish is spoken by most of the Hispanic population, but not by everyone.'

'La mayoría de la población hispánica habla español, pero no todos.'
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Answered by M K. • Spanish tutor
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