Spanish language Q&A Forum

One of the quiz examples translates  They achieved the objectives for the year.  using el preterito indefinido.    

My first thought would be that this sentence would fall under the "in the same time period" rule and end up being el preterito perfecto (rule is at this link) link  When to use the perfect tense versus the simple past (Perfecto vs Indefinido)

I am curious how I can tell (other than the hint given in the exercise) that this should be indefinido.

Thanks.

Thanks!

Nick

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And "Maria doesn't eat much bread." better translate to "María no come mucho pan."?

The book is as good as the series.

Pienso que desde la serie es femenino, bueno debe ser buena?