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Catriona T.B2KwizIQ community member

Distinguishing between hubo and habíaThere is no explanation either in hubo or había as to how to decide when to use which one. The examples given could almost be interchangeable, at least to my novice eye. (Other than that, this program is absolutely amazing! Hats off to everyone involved!)

Asked 8 years ago

William C.C1KwizIQ Q&A regular contributor

Cuando + presente de Subjuntivo to express future intentionsHow would you say "When she opens her presents at Christmas she often gets perfume"? The answer given is: "Cuando ella abre sus regalos en navidad a menudo tiene perfume." The present subjunctive for abrir (3rd person) is abra, no?

Asked 8 years ago

William C.C1KwizIQ Q&A regular contributor

Por or Para with quien?Slightly confused here. The text suggests "para" but the answer says "por"

Asked 8 years ago

Christopher I.B1KwizIQ community member

Solía vs ImperfectoWhat's the difference between "Yo solía cantar en un grupo de rock" and "Yo cantaba en un grupo de rock"? Which is more correct to say if you used to sing in a rock band?

Asked 8 years ago

Michael K.C1KwizIQ community member

Why not include nouns ending in -tud which is often cited in various sources as usually feminine.

Asked 8 years ago

T. E.A1KwizIQ Q&A regular contributor

Mis zapatos están muy sucios.I thought estar was used with a location. Why isn't ser used here?

Asked 8 years ago

T. E.A1KwizIQ Q&A regular contributor

Hoy tengo mucho sueñoIn the quiz I chose 'Hoy tengo muy sueño,' because sueño is not a noun and 'very sleepy' seemed much like 'very often.' Why is muy incorrect here?

Asked 8 years ago

T. E.A1KwizIQ Q&A regular contributor

He comido muchoCould one also say 'yo he comido mucho?'

Asked 8 years ago

Nick P.A2KwizIQ community member

Just add sWould it be simpler to say that the plural just adds 's' to the regular masculine or feminine forms??

Asked 8 years ago

Mieke v.A2KwizIQ community member

Where can I learn more about when to use Había and when to use Hubo?I know había is imperfecto and hubo is pretérito, but in this context it seems not always applicable. Is there a clear distinction?

Asked 8 years ago

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