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When do I use SER and when do I use ESTAR?

Firstly, ser and estar both mean 'to be'. When followed by a gerund, we always use estar . Eg: "La chica está cantando" The choice of the verb depends on many factors, mainly whether the adjective ...
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Answered by Lauren V. • Spanish tutor
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Has visto alguna película recientemente? la disfrutaste? Descríbela con referencia a los personajes y la trama.

Hace dos semanas, vi una película encantadora que se llama ‘Buscando a Nemo’. No tenía grandes esperanzas puesto que en general me dan pereza cosas bobas para niños, al menos con respeto, actualmente me resu...
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Answered by Hannah A. • Spanish tutor
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What is the difference between the verbs "ser" and "estar"?

The verbs "ser" and "estar" both mean "to be", but the difference between them is the permanence of what you're describing. "Ser" is used to describe things that are p...
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Answered by Lina G. • Spanish tutor
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How should I approach an essay question in a writing exam?

Many people worry about these type of exam questions however, if you follow a set way of approaching them, then they are much less daunting that you might think. Here are my top tips:1) Make you fully unders...
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Answered by Thomas B. • Spanish tutor
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Translate the following: Me gustaría ir al cine con mis amigos este sábado pero mi tío no me deja ir.

I would like to go to the cinema with my friends this Saturday but my uncle will not let me.
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Answered by William G. • Spanish tutor
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