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What is the difference between 'ser' and 'estar'?

Although they both translate to 'to be' in English, in Spanish we use these two different verbs, and it depends on the quality you are trying to describe. For example, 'estar' is used to describe something t...
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Answered by Teresa B. Spanish tutor
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Please translate the following sentence.

Si fuera Presidente de los Estados Unidos, yo lanzaría una campaña para concienciar al público de la vida sana.
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Answered by Charley G. Spanish tutor
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How do I know when to use the subjunctive mood in Spanish?

The subjunctive is notoriously difficult to master but its use does tend to follow particular rules. At this level it is important to know and have a good understanding of the folloiwing conditions which req...
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Answered by Freddie C. Spanish tutor
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What idiomatic expressions can be useful in my controlled assessment?

'De todas maneras' is commonly used by native speakers, and most useful since you can always use it when you want to talk about something new. Other noteworthy expressions include: "Tonto/a de remate&qu...
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Answered by Zac L. Spanish tutor
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What is the difference between ser and estar?

the two verbs ser and estar, in Castilian Spanish both mean "to be" in English. The confusion for non native speakers comes when trying to identify within which contexts you are supposed to use whi...
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Answered by Rhys C. Spanish tutor
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