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What is the difference between ser and estar?

As a general rule think about ser being a permanent description and estar being temporary. For example, to say someone is tall, use ser and you if you are saying that they look tall today you would use estar...
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Answered by Freya P. • Spanish tutor
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When do I use the preterite and imperfect?

As a general rule, the preterite is used when there is a finite beginning and end. If there is any ambiguity then use the imperfect. There are also specific rules for each tense. If you are describing a pers...
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How do I conjugate the verb 'ir' in the preterite tense?

The verb 'ir' is very irregular, in the preterite tense it is conjugated as follows: yo fui tú fuiste el/ella fue nosotros fuimos vosotros fuisteis ellos/ellas fueron
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Answered by Abigail H. • Spanish tutor
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What is the difference between the present subjunctive and the imperfect subjunctive?

The difference between these two tenses is simple, it's only a matter of when you use them. Once you have learned what phrases and situations need the subjunctive all you have to remember is that if the phra...
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Answered by Chloe K. • Spanish tutor
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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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