1
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What are the two main verbs used to express ‘to be’ in Spanish?
A
Ser and Estar.
2
Q
True or False: ‘Ser’ is used for temporary states.
A
False.
3
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Fill in the blank: ‘Ser’ is used to describe _____ characteristics.
A
permanent.
4
Q
Which verb would you use to express someone’s profession?
A
Ser.
5
Q
True or False: ‘Estar’ is used for location.
A
True.
6
Q
Fill in the blank: ‘Estar’ is typically used for _____ states.
A
temporary.
7
Q
What adjective would you use with ‘ser’ to describe a person as intelligent?
A
Inteligente.
8
Q
Which verb would you use to describe a person’s mood?
A
Estar.
9
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following adjectives can be used with ‘ser’? A) Alegre B) Estresado C) Alto
A
C) Alto.
10
Q
Fill in the blank: ‘Ser’ is used for _____ origin.
A
nationality.
11
Q
What is the primary difference between ‘ser’ and ‘estar’?
A
Ser is for permanent traits, while estar is for temporary states.
12
Q
True or False: You can use ‘ser’ to describe physical appearance.
A
True.
13
Q
What does the adjective ‘feliz’ describe when used with ‘estar’?
A
A temporary state of happiness.
14
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Multiple Choice: Which verb would you use to describe the weather? A) Ser B) Estar
A
B) Estar.
15
Q
What adjective would you use with ‘ser’ to indicate a person is tall?
A
Alto.
16
Q
Fill in the blank: ‘Estar’ is used to express _____ results.
A
current.
17
Q
True or False: ‘Ser’ can be used to describe the time.
A
True.
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What adjective would you use with ‘estar’ to express feelings of sadness?
A
Triste.
19
Q
What is the correct verb to describe a person’s identity?
A
Ser.
20
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following uses ‘ser’? A) Ella está cansada. B) Ella es doctora.
A
B) Ella es doctora.
21
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Fill in the blank: ‘Estar’ can describe a person’s _____ condition.
A
health.
22
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True or False: ‘Ser’ is used for inherent qualities.
A
True.
23
Q
What adjective would you use with ‘ser’ to describe someone as beautiful?
A
Hermosa.
24
Q
Which verb would you use to describe a temporary change in mood?
A
Estar.
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Fill in the blank: 'Estar' is often used with the adjective _____ to indicate a temporary state of health.
enfermo.
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What is the role of adjectives in sentences using 'ser' and 'estar'?
Adjectives describe the qualities or states of the subject.
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What does 'ser listo' mean?
'to be clever'
## Footnote
Example: 'Ella es lista.' (She is clever.)
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What does 'estar listo' mean?
'to be ready'
## Footnote
Example: 'Estoy listo para salir.' (I am ready to go out.)
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What does 'ser bueno' mean?
'to be good'
## Footnote
Example: 'El perro es bueno.' (The dog is good.)
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What does 'estar bueno' mean?
'to be tasty'
## Footnote
Example: 'El plato está bueno.' (The dish is tasty.)
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What does 'ser malo' mean?
'to be bad'
## Footnote
Example: 'El comportamiento es malo.' (The behavior is bad.)
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What does 'estar malo' mean?
'to be sick'
## Footnote
Example: 'Él está malo.' (He is sick.)
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What does 'ser rico' mean?
'to be rich'
## Footnote
Example: 'Ella es rica.' (She is rich.)
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What does 'estar rico' mean?
'to be delicious'
## Footnote
Example: 'El postre está rico.' (The dessert is delicious.)
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What does 'ser abierto' mean?
'to be open-minded'
## Footnote
Example: 'Él es abierto a nuevas ideas.' (He is open to new ideas.)
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What does 'estar abierto' mean?
'to be open (physically)'
## Footnote
Example: 'La tienda está abierta.' (The store is open.)
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What does 'ser cerrado' mean?
'to be closed-minded'
## Footnote
Example: 'Ella es cerrada a críticas.' (She is closed to criticism.)
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What does 'estar cerrado' mean?
'to be closed (physically)'
## Footnote
Example: 'El banco está cerrado.' (The bank is closed.)
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What does 'ser verde' mean?
'to be green (color)'
## Footnote
Example: 'El coche es verde.' (The car is green.)
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What does 'estar verde' mean?
'to be unripe'
## Footnote
Example: 'La fruta está verde.' (The fruit is unripe.)
Example #2: La fruta no está Madura.
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What does 'ser orgulloso' mean?
'to be proud (arrogant)'
## Footnote
Example: 'Él es orgulloso.' (He is proud/arrogant.)
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What does 'estar orgulloso' mean?
'to be proud (of an achievement)'
## Footnote
Example: 'Estoy orgulloso de ti.' (I am proud of you.)
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What does 'ser interesado' mean?
'to be interested (in something)'
## Footnote
Example: 'Él es interesado en el arte.' (He is interested in art.)
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What does 'estar interesado' mean?
'to be interested (in a specific situation)'
## Footnote
Example #1: 'Estoy interesado en esa oferta.' (I am interested in that offer.)
Example #2: Estoy interesado en comprar su coche
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What does 'ser despierto' mean?
'to be alert'
## Footnote
Example: 'Ella es despierta.' (She is alert.)
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What does 'estar despierto' mean?
'to be awake'
## Footnote
Example: 'Estoy despierto desde las seis.' (I have been awake since six.)
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What does 'ser claro' mean?
'to be clear (understood)'
## Footnote
Example: 'Su explicación es clara.' (His explanation is clear.)
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What does 'estar claro' mean?
'to be clear (not cloudy)'
## Footnote
Example: 'El cielo está claro.' (The sky is clear.)
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What does 'ser atento' mean?
'to be attentive'
## Footnote
Example: 'Él es muy atento.' (He is very attentive.)
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What does 'estar atento' mean?
'to be alert (paying attention)'
## Footnote
Example: 'Esté atento a los anuncios.' (Be alert to the announcements.)
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What does 'ser vivo' mean?
'to be lively'
## Footnote
Example: 'Ella es muy viva.' (She is very lively.)
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What does 'estar vivo' mean?
'to be alive'
## Footnote
Example: 'El pez está vivo.' (The fish is alive.)
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What does 'ser muerto' mean?
'to be dead (permanently)'
## Footnote
Example: 'El árbol es muerto.' (The tree is dead.)
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What does 'estar muerto' mean?
'to be dead (temporarily or in a state)'
## Footnote
Example: 'Él está muerto de cansancio.' (He is dead tired.)
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What does 'ser fresco' mean?
'to be rude (impudent)'
## Footnote
Example: 'Él es fresco.' (He is rude.)
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What does 'estar fresco' mean?
'to be fresh'
## Footnote
Example: 'El pan está fresco.' (The bread is fresh.)
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What is the infinitive form of the verb for 'to be' in Spanish?
Ser
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How do you say 'I am' in Spanish?
Yo soy
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What is the conjugation of 'ser' for 'you (singular, informal)'?
Tú eres
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What is the conjugation of 'ser' for 'he'?
Él es
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What is the conjugation of 'ser' for 'she'?
Ella es
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What is the conjugation of 'ser' for 'you (singular, formal)'?
Usted es
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How do you say 'we are' in Spanish?
Nosotros somos
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What is the conjugation of 'ser' for 'you (plural, informal)' in Spain?
Vosotros sois
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What is the conjugation of 'ser' for 'they (masculine)'?
Ellos son
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What is the conjugation of 'ser' for 'they (feminine)'?
Ellas son
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What is the conjugation of 'ser' for 'you (plural, formal)' in Latin America?
Ustedes son
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True or False: 'Ser' is used for temporary states.
False
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Fill in the blank: 'Tú _______ inteligente.'
eres
70
Fill in the blank: 'Nosotros _______ amigos.'
somos
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How do you say 'You are tall (singular, informal)' in Spanish?
Tú eres alto
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How do you say 'They are happy' in Spanish?
Ellos son felices
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What is the first-person singular form of 'ser'?
Yo soy
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What is the second-person singular form of 'ser'?
Tú eres
75
What is the third-person singular form of 'ser' for 'you (formal)'?
Usted es
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What is the first-person plural form of 'ser'?
Nosotros somos
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What is the second-person plural form of 'ser' for 'you (informal, Spain)'?
Vosotros sois
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What is the third-person plural form of 'ser' for 'they'?
Ellos son
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True or False: 'Ser' is used to describe identity.
True
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What is the conjugation of 'ser' for 'you (plural, formal)' in Spain?
Ustedes son
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Fill in the blank: 'Ella _______ doctora.'
es
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How do you say 'We are ready' in Spanish?
Nosotros somos listos
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What is the first person singular conjugation of the verb 'estar' in the present tense?
estoy
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What is the second person singular (informal) conjugation of 'estar' in the present tense?
estás
85
What is the third person singular conjugation of 'estar' in the present tense?
está
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What is the first person plural conjugation of 'estar' in the present tense?
estamos
87
What is the second person plural (formal) conjugation of 'estar' in the present tense?
están
88
What is the third person plural conjugation of 'estar' in the present tense?
están
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True or False: 'Estar' is an irregular verb in the present tense.
True
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Fill in the blank: Yo ________ en casa. (use the correct form of 'estar')
estoy
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Fill in the blank: Tú ________ feliz. (use the correct form of 'estar')
estás
92
Fill in the blank: Ella ________ en la escuela. (use the correct form of 'estar')
está
93
Fill in the blank: Nosotros ________ cansados. (use the correct form of 'estar')
estamos
94
Fill in the blank: Ustedes ________ listos para el examen. (use the correct form of 'estar')
están
95
What is the main use of the verb 'estar' in Spanish?
To indicate temporary states or locations.
96
Which form of 'estar' would you use for 'he' in the present tense?
está
97
Which form of 'estar' would you use for 'we' in the present tense?
estamos
98
Choose the correct form: 'Ellos ________ en el parque.' (estar)
están
99
What is the second person singular (informal) form of 'estar' used for?
To address someone informally, like a friend.
100
True or False: 'Estar' is used for permanent states.
False
101
What is the conjugation pattern for 'estar' in the present tense?
Estar is irregular and does not follow regular -ar verb endings.
102
What is the third person singular form of 'estar' used for?
To refer to 'he', 'she', or 'it'.
103
Fill in the blank: Vosotros ________ en la playa. (use the correct form of 'estar')
estáis
104
What is the form of 'estar' for 'I'?
estoy
105
Which of the following is NOT a conjugation of 'estar' in the present tense? a) estoy b) estás c) estuve
c) estuve
106
What is the first person plural (we) form of 'estar'?
estamos
107
True or False: 'Estar' can be used to express emotions.
True
108
What is the formal second person plural form of 'estar'?
están
109
What is the subject pronoun for 'I' in Spanish?
Yo
## Footnote
'Yo' is used to refer to oneself.
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What is the subject pronoun for 'you' (informal) in Spanish?
Tú
## Footnote
'Tú' is used to address someone informally.
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What is the subject pronoun for 'he/she/you (formal)' in Spanish?
Él/Ella/Usted
## Footnote
'Él' refers to 'he', 'Ella' to 'she', and 'Usted' is the formal 'you'.
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What is the subject pronoun for 'we' in Spanish?
Nosotros
## Footnote
'Nosotros' is used for a group including oneself.
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What is the subject pronoun for 'you all' (informal) in Spanish?
Vosotros
## Footnote
'Vosotros' is used in Spain to address a group informally.
114
What is the subject pronoun for 'they/you all (formal)' in Spanish?
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes
## Footnote
'Ellos' refers to 'they' (masculine), 'Ellas' to 'they' (feminine), and 'Ustedes' is the formal 'you all'.
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What is the first-person singular present tense form of 'estar'?
Estoy
## Footnote
'Estoy' translates to 'I am'.
116
What is the second-person singular present tense form of 'estar'?
Estás
## Footnote
'Estás' translates to 'you are' (informal).
117
What is the third-person singular present tense form of 'estar'?
Está
## Footnote
'Está' translates to 'he/she/you (formal) are'.
118
What is the first-person plural present tense form of 'estar'?
Estamos
## Footnote
'Estamos' translates to 'we are'.
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What is the second-person plural present tense form of 'estar'?
Estáis
## Footnote
'Estáis' translates to 'you all are' (informal).
120
What is the third-person plural present tense form of 'estar'?
Están
## Footnote
'Están' translates to 'they/you all (formal) are'.
121
What is the first-person singular preterite tense form of 'estar'?
Estuve
## Footnote
'Estuve' translates to 'I was'.
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What is the second-person singular preterite tense form of 'estar'?
Estuviste
## Footnote
'Estuviste' translates to 'you were' (informal).
123
What is the third-person singular preterite tense form of 'estar'?
Estuvo
## Footnote
'Estuvo' translates to 'he/she/you (formal) were'.
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What is the first-person plural preterite tense form of 'estar'?
Estuvimos
## Footnote
'Estuvimos' translates to 'we were'.
125
What is the second-person plural preterite tense form of 'estar'?
Estuvisteis
## Footnote
'Estuvisteis' translates to 'you all were' (informal).
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What is the third-person plural preterite tense form of 'estar'?
Estuvieron
## Footnote
'Estuvieron' translates to 'they/you all (formal) were'.
127
What is the first-person singular future simple tense form of 'estar'?
Estaré
## Footnote
'Estaré' translates to 'I will be'.
128
What is the second-person singular future simple tense form of 'estar'?
Estarás
## Footnote
'Estarás' translates to 'you will be' (informal).
129
What is the third-person singular future simple tense form of 'estar'?
Estará
## Footnote
'Estará' translates to 'he/she/you (formal) will be'.
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What is the first-person plural future simple tense form of 'estar'?
Estaremos
## Footnote
'Estaremos' translates to 'we will be'.
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What is the second-person plural future simple tense form of 'estar'?
Estaréis
## Footnote
'Estaréis' translates to 'you all will be' (informal).
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What is the third-person plural future simple tense form of 'estar'?
Estarán
## Footnote
'Estarán' translates to 'they/you all (formal) will be'.
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What is the infinitive form of 'to be' in Spanish?
Ser
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Is 'ser' regular or irregular in all tenses?
Irregular in all present, past and subjunctive tenses, but regular in future, conditional, and past participle.
135
When is 'ser' used?
When something or someone has a quality, possession, price, or origin.
136
What is the first person singular present tense of 'ser'?
Soy
137
What is the first person singular preterite tense of 'ser'?
Fui
138
What is the first person singular imperfect tense of 'ser'?
Era
139
What is the first person singular future tense of 'ser'?
Seré
140
What is the second person singular (tú) present tense of 'ser'?
Eres
141
What is the second person singular (tú) preterite tense of 'ser'?
Fuiste
142
What is the second person singular (tú) imperfect tense of 'ser'?
Eras
143
What is the second person singular (tú) future tense of 'ser'?
Serás
144
What is the third person singular (él/ella/usted) present tense of 'ser'?
Es
145
What is the third person singular (él/ella/usted) preterite tense of 'ser'?
Fue
146
What is the third person singular (él/ella/usted) imperfect tense of 'ser'?
Era
147
What is the third person singular (él/ella/usted) future tense of 'ser'?
Será
148
What is the first person plural (nosotros) present tense of 'ser'?
Somos
149
What is the first person plural (nosotros) preterite tense of 'ser'?
Fuimos
150
What is the first person plural (nosotros) imperfect tense of 'ser'?
Éramos
151
What is the first person plural (nosotros) future tense of 'ser'?
Seremos
152
What is the second person plural (vosotros) present tense of 'ser'?
Sois
153
What is the second person plural (vosotros) preterite tense of 'ser'?
Fuisteis
154
What is the second person plural (vosotros) imperfect tense of 'ser'?
Erais
155
What is the second person plural (vosotros) future tense of 'ser'?
Seréis
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What is the third person plural (ellos/ellas/ustedes) present tense of 'ser'?
Son
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What is the third person plural (ellos/ellas/ustedes) preterite tense of 'ser'?
Fueron
158
What is the third person plural (ellos/ellas/ustedes) imperfect tense of 'ser'?
Eran
159
What is the third person plural (ellos/ellas/ustedes) future tense of 'ser'?
Serán
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True or False?
Ser can be followed by the prepositions de, para, and por to indicate what something is as a part of its identity.
But you wouldn’t use ser for en and con, or for por if you’re using por to talk about location rather than authorship.
True
161
Spanish Lessons
flashcards
Decks in class (41)
# Cards
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Questions When Meeting Someone29
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Conjugation16
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Reflexive Verbs - Homework Assignment23
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Basic Vocabulary - Days Months And Numbers27
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What Is Your Typical Day Like?1
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Pronouns19
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Nouns58
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Adjectives136
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Gustare28
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Estar Vs Ser Homework161
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Estar Conjugation105
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Ser Conjugation80
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Homework -- Presentaciones Continuous8
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Weather132
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Weather HW18
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Haber86
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Irregular Verbs314
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Demonstrative Nouns - Este, Esta, Estos, Estas48
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Question Starter Words70
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Possessive Spanish Adjectives - Mi, Tu, And So Forth56
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Traer Conjugation6
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What Are You Going To Do?12
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Physical and Emotional Description205
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Homework Study Cards 10-6-202530
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Clothing71
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Past - Present - Gerund - and Futura Tenses768
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Peteriot Indefinido Verb Conjugation35
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Verbs and their meanings0
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Determinants and Indefinite Pronous16
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Master Conjugation Rules198
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Spanish Pronouns38
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Learn the tense El Pretérito Imperfecto141
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Time with Spanish - different tenses12
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Prepositions154
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Future Tense342
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Prefixes96
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Common Expressions with infinitives and gerunds188
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Subjuntivo Verbos51
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Cuando + Subuntivo15
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Learning to speak328
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Imperatives53
