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What is the difference between ser and estar?

English only has one verb 'to be', but Spanish has two: 'ser' and 'estar'. This can be confusing, but it is important to know the difference as they have different uses and can change the meaning of the word...
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Answered by Hannah F. • Spanish tutor
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How do I know when to use the preterite or the imperfect tense?

In general: · Imperfect: tense to describe and explain actions in development· Preterite: tense to narrate and explain completed actions Preterite: 1.To talk about a series of past actions: Me levanté, y des...
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Answered by Lucie W. • Spanish tutor
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When do I use Ser and Estar

'Ser' is used for: Descriptions, Occupations, Characteristics, Time, Origins and Relationships'Estar' is used for: emotions, physical or mental conditions, locations, positions and actions In general, 'ser' ...
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Answered by Hugo B. • Spanish tutor
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When do you use the imperfect tense in Spanish?

In Spanish, the imperfect tense is used to describe the past. It is used in 3 ways. 1 - to describe something that used to happen (I used to go to dance classes) 2 - to give background information about some...
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Answered by Sorcha L. • Spanish tutor
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Describe tu madre.

Mi Madre es... Linda, feo, alta, baja, delgada, gorda... Mi Madre tiene... - my mother has... Pelo largo/liso/rubio/negro/marron, -hair long/straight/blonde/black/brown Ojos marrones/verdes/azules - brown/gr...
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