Pretérito Perfecto vs. Pretérito Indefinido

Spanish Past Tenses: Pretérito Perfecto vs. Pretérito Indefinido Spanish verbs! If you’ve ever found yourself tangled in the web of Spanish grammar, you’ll know that choosing the right past tense is like trying to decide whether pineapple belongs on pizza (a polarising topic, I know). I’ve been studying these two tenses for the past four weeks along with the present tense at Cervantes Escuela International … Continue reading Pretérito Perfecto vs. Pretérito Indefinido

The Past: Capturing What Was

Pasado Spanish offers several ways to talk about the past, and each tense paints a slightly different picture of what happened. Let’s break them down: Pretérito Indefinido (Simple Past) Think of this as the camera snap of past actions—quick, done, and finished. For example, Ayer comí pizza (Yesterday I ate pizza). It’s an action that’s over and done with, completed in a specific moment. The pretérito indefinido is an important … Continue reading The Past: Capturing What Was

A Journey Through Time

The Past, Present, and Future in Spanish Tenses: A Journey Through Time Learning Spanish tenses might feel like hopping in a time machine! You’re not just learning how to speak the language; you’re discovering how to travel between the past, the present, and the future. Let’s explore how Spanish verbs guide you through time with different tenses, from moments long gone to those yet to … Continue reading A Journey Through Time

¡El pasado, el presente y el futuro!

The past, the present and the future When embarking on the journey of learning a new language, it is customary to begin with the present tense. By doing so, you gain the ability to express yourself regarding ongoing activities and current situations. As you delve deeper into your language studies, the past tense becomes a valuable addition, allowing you to recount events that have occurred … Continue reading ¡El pasado, el presente y el futuro!