Where can I learn more about when to use Había and when to use Hubo?

Mieke v.A2Kwiziq community member

Where can I learn more about when to use Había and when to use Hubo?

I know había is imperfecto and hubo is pretérito, but in this context it seems not always applicable. Is there a clear distinction?
Asked 7 years ago
InmaNative Spanish expert teacher in Kwiziq
Hola Mieke, We are creating more lessons about specific uses at the moment. As you know both "Había" and "Hubo" translate as "There was/were", however the first will be used to express continuity in the past while with the latter there is no sense of continuity. You can have a look here to learn a bit more about the use of the imperfect: Using the imperfect tense in Spanish to express habits or repeated actions in the past (El Pretérito Imperfecto) and here: Using the imperfect tense in Spanish to express habits or repeated actions in the past (El Pretérito Imperfecto) Gracias, Inma
William C.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Hi Mieke I have always found lots of information on youtube. Suggest google "haber Spanish youtube", you are sure to find a video that suits your style of learning
InmaNative Spanish expert teacher in Kwiziq

Hola Mieke

Here is a lesson about when to use había vs hubo

Spanish Había vs Hubo (Imperfect vs Preterite)

I hope this helps

Inma

Where can I learn more about when to use Había and when to use Hubo?

I know había is imperfecto and hubo is pretérito, but in this context it seems not always applicable. Is there a clear distinction?

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