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Discuss Pedro Almodovar's creative influences and to what extent they are present within his films.

Pedro Almodovar's creative influences are clearly visible within many of his films and can be roughly divided into three categories; individual, personal and cultural. First of all, his individual influence ...
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Answered by Alice J. • Spanish tutor
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What is the difference between 'ser' and 'estar'?

Both 'ser' and 'estar' translate as 'to be' in English, so it's a little confusing to know which one to use. The most basic rule is that 'ser' is used for permanent states such as a characteristic or someone...
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What is the difference between Ser and Estar and how should I use them?

'Ser' and 'Estar' both directly translate to the verb 'to be' in English. However, in Spanish they both have very different meanings. Before being able to conjugate them, we must understand what they mean. '...
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When to use the preterite or imperfect tense?

Knowing when to use the preterite or imperfect tense when expressing a past action is one of the trickiest aspects of spanish grammar and can cause confusion for any level of spanish speaker. I always like t...
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Can you explain the difference between por and para?

Para is usually used to imply a consequence to an action, a destination or recipients of an action. Por on the other hand is used for time duration, and travel means.
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