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What are the main differences between 'por' and 'para'?

In the broadest sense, both 'por' and 'para' have the meaning of for, but they are used in different contexts and are not interchangeable. I find it helpful to think of it as if ‘para’ involves looking fo...

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Answered by Jake E. Spanish tutor
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What is the difference between the verbs saber and estar?

Ser is used for: -descriptions: Yo soy Maria, I am Maria -occupations: Mi padre es abogado, My dad is a lawyer -characteristics: El es inteligente, He is intelligent -time: Hoy es martes, Today is Tuesday...

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Answered by Maria R. Spanish tutor
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(From a comprehension piece) what is the percentage of English trade that is with countries that do not speak English?

Comprehension piece: Inglaterra hace el 72% de su trabajo con países donde no se habla inglés. Inglaterra pierde el 69% del comercio europeo porque sus empleados no hablan idiomas extranjeros. Los trabaja...

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Answered by Bethany R. Spanish tutor
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When should we use the subjunctive tense in Spanish?

In English, less and less people use the subjunctive, so it can be hard for us to recognise when it is needed in Spanish. However, we can generally follow this rule: when there is any level of doubt or un...

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Answered by Emily O. Spanish tutor
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What is the difference between the preterite and the imperfect in Spanish

Spanish has two past tenses, the preterite and the imperfect. The difference between them can be hard to grasp. Generally speaking the preterite is used for actions in the past that are seen as completed....

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Answered by Jamie V. Spanish tutor
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