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How do I use the imperfect subjunctive?

The imperfect subjunctive has a variety of uses:1) You can use the imperfect subjunctive when the independent clause in a sentence (main clause) refers to the past. ' Quise que me ayudaras a entender el subj...
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When should I use the preterite and the imperfect form of the past tense?

In general the preterite is used when something has been completed. If an action has a definite start and end then you should be using the preterite, this can be both if it is something that happened once or...
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How is the perfect tense formed?

The perfect tense is formed from : The auxiliary verb haber + the past participle of the verb , either ending in -ADO(-ar verbs) or -IDO(-er and -ir verbs) He hablado, He comido, He vivido. Example : COMER H...
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When is the subjunctive used in Spanish?

In Spanish, the subjunctive mood is used to communicate meanings which are subjective or less certain than the indicative mood. The indicative mood is used to express certainty and objectivity; whereas the s...
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When do you use the imperfect tense and how do you form it?

There are two forms of the past tense in Spanish - the preterite and the imperfect. This explanation will explain the imperfect tense. When do you use the imperfect tense? 1) Describing Things. When describi...
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