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The present tense in Spanish has other functions other than to express actions in the present moment.
Learn how to use El Presente for advice, order or request in Spanish
In Spanish, we can use El Presente to offer advice or make an order or request, in a colloquial way.
Have a look a the following examples:
This is using the present tense to make order or request.
This is using the present tense to offer advice.
This use of the present is colloquial. It is an alternative to using El Imperativo, for example:
"¡Ve al bar y busca a tu padre!" (Imperative)
"Vas al bar y buscas a tu padre." (Present)
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