Perfect tense and indefinido both means not being able to something, did not manage to do it, and we saw the result which is able or not able to. They have the same meaning but just that different time period will trigger each of them separately.

Whereas, imperfect tense is about the action not able or being able to do at a specific time but we did not know the ending.

Hope someone could help clarify.

Thanks

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A. R.C1KwizIQ community member

Half board translates to media pensión? Never use this either in English in U.S., though "room and board"together refers to meals included.

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Nicole P.B1KwizIQ Q&A regular contributor

Why the imperfect is used and not the preterit in:"puesto que era mi cumpleaños "

Hello,

RE: Kwizbot puesto que era mi cumpleaños You puesto que fue mi cumpleaños

I was wondering why the imperfect was used here and not the preterit since the birthday was yesterday, which is a definite period in time and is now complete.

Thank you.

Nicoel

Asked 7 years ago

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v m.A1KwizIQ community member

Era vs. Fue

The fill in the blank read "Mi prima __________ Miss Universe." The interpretation read " My cousin was Miss Universe" I don't see why era should be considered incorrect. She was (past tense) implies that she no longer is, hence she used to be. I have seen many sentences like "Cuando era niña..." translated as when I WAS girl. As the sentence stands, either fue or era should be accepted. To be honest, I think era is a more accurate description.

Asked 3 years ago

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Shafagh K.A2KwizIQ community member

Pensar vs CreerI used “Pienso que va a estar bonita” but the correct answer is “creo que …” Is there a subtle difference in the usage of pensar vs creer?

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nick b.B2KwizIQ community member

Hi - why is Ser used for "We may be the only ones in the restaurant?". I would have thought Estar - estamos en el restaurante?

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