Present or Present Perfect?

David L.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Hablo inglés perfectamente desde los trece años. I speak perfect English since the age of 13. (since I was 13)

This sounds very Spanglish to me. Surely it's I have spoken perfect English since the age of 13

Asked 2 years ago

InmaKwiziq Head of Spanish, Native Spanish TeacherCorrect answer

Hola David

Changed to "I've spoken..."

Gracias y saludos

Like02 years ago

Hablo inglés perfectamente desde los trece años. I speak perfect English since the age of 13. (since I was 13)

This sounds very Spanglish to me. Surely it's I have spoken perfect English since the age of 13

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