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How can I recognise the subjunctive?

It can be tricky to know how to recognise the subjunctive tense, particularly since it is rarely used in English! Rather than referring to the subjunctive as a "tense" it is better to understand it...
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Answered by Beatrice H. • Spanish tutor
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When do you use the imperfect tense in Spanish?

One of the main purposes of the imperfect tense is to show that an action has been repeated over a course of time in the past. It can be used, for example, when you want to express hobbies or habits in the p...
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Answered by Nayaab B. • Spanish tutor
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When do I use the subjunctive in Spanish?

There are 2 moods in Spanish: the indicative, and the subjunctive. The indicative is used for anything that is concrete/ factual. For example: "Max habla español" (Max speaks Spanish). This is a fa...
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"Los jóvenes pasan demasiado tiempo en las redes sociales." Estás de acuerdo? Explica tus razones.

El mundo ha cambiado muchísimo en los últimos diez años. Las redes sociales casi no existían hace diez años y han tenido un impacto profundo en nuestro estilo de vida. Ahora hablamos más en internet que cara...
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Answered by Harry B. • Spanish tutor
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What is the difference between 'ser' and 'estar'?

As with 'por' vs 'para, understanding how to use the verbs 'ser' and 'estar' can be tricky when learning Spanish, given both verbs translate as 'to be' in English. As a general rule, 'ser' is used to describ...
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Answered by Emily E. • Spanish tutor
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