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When do you use "ser" and when do you use "estar"

So "ser" and "estar" both mean "to be".Ser should be used when you're talking about an intrinsic quality of something eg. a description, the time, a characteristic of somethi...

Answered by Vishal G. • Spanish tutor

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When is it appropriate to use the imperfect and preterite?

The preterite is generally used for an action that has been completed in the past, which has a definite beginning and end point Example:Anoche fui a la fiesta The

Answered by Maisie L. • Spanish tutor

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What is an adjective agreement and how do I do it?

You must always agree your adjective/s with the noun/ pronoun it accompanies both in gender and in number. Most of the time the ending of an adjective will end in “-o” or an “-e” in the masculine form, “-...

Answered by Tabby B. • Spanish tutor

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What is the difference between the preterite and the imperfect?

In general, the preterite refers to completed actions, and the imperfect refers to interrupted or repeated actions. So if you want to say "I did my homework", you would use the

Answered by Joseph M. • Spanish tutor

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What are the correct uses of the verb SER?

Identification/ Definition: Esto es una silla / Soy Joanna - Characteristics and Physical Attributes: La falda es roja / En mi familia todos somos muy altos - Profession: So...

Answered by Joanna W. • Spanish tutor

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