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What is the difference between the preterite and imperfect tenses?

This is an incredibly common query, and often the best way to ensure you can fully distinguish between the two is to read, read, read. As a rule, however, the preterite is used to describe actions in the pas...
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Answered by Katie J. • Spanish tutor
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I don't understand nouns and articles, what is the rule that they follow?

In Spanish, the word before a noun (the article ) needs to match the noun itself. Once you learn the basic rule, it will be easy! Nouns are divided into masculine and feminine - masculine nouns generally end...
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Answered by Jake M. • Spanish tutor
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Identify what Sofia likes to do in her free time from the following quote: "Me gusta pintar, y los fines de semana me voy al cine con mis amigos. Mi director de cine preferido es Stanley Kubrick!"

The quote in English reads "I like to paint, and on weekends I go to the cinema with friends. My favourite director is Stanley Kubrick! In particular, his film '2001: A Space Odyssey' is incredible! Fro...
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Answered by Ruari L. • Spanish tutor
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What is the difference between the different demonstrative pronouns?

First of all, we need to define what a demonstrative pronoun is. A demonstrative pronoun takes the place of a noun in a sentence. When discussing demonstrative pronouns in Spanish, proximity (how close we ar...
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Answered by Hari P. • Spanish tutor
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When do I use the verb 'ser' and when do I use the verb 'estar'?

Good question, they both mean to be. 'Ser' is for permanent states, for example, 'soy Ben', meaning 'I'm Ben'. That will always be my name, so we use 'ser'. 'Estar' is used for temporary states or to state w...
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Answered by Ben H. • Spanish tutor
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