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What is the difference between "ser" y "estar"?

Ser is used to talk about permanent or lasting characterisics.It is used for time: Today is Monday= Hoy es lunesFor characteristics: My jumper is red= Mi jersey es rojo, She is my grandma= Ella es mi abue...

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Answered by Marina P. Spanish tutor
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Conjugate 'hacer' in the preterite tense

Even though hacer is an -er verb, it is irregular in the preterite tense and therefore must be wrote learned. It is conjugated as follows:
Yo - hiceTu - hicisteEl/Ella/Usted - hizoNosotros - hicimosV...

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Answered by Sophie I. Spanish tutor
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What is the difference between the imperfect and the preterite tense in the past indicative?

Whilst both the preterite and the imperfect express actions that have happened in the past, their uses vary significantly.The preterite is used to describe actions that have happened one time, a closed an...

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Answered by Abbie F. Spanish tutor
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What is the difference between 'Ser' and 'Estar'

"Ser" and "Estar" both translate into 'to be' however they are used in different situations.Generally, the difference can be understood as Nature (Ser) vs State (Estar). Ser is used in...

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Answered by Tobias S. Spanish tutor
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What is the difference between 'es' and 'está?'

This is a very common mistake made by Spanish learners. Identifying the times to use these different verbs is essential for a high grade and for accuracy in both written and spoken language. The mistake i...

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Answered by Rebecca H. Spanish tutor
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