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Real stories, honest struggles, and practical insights from my journey to Spanish fluency through immersion.

The 100 Was/Were Translation Challenge: Practice Ser vs Estar

Put everything you've learned to the test. This interactive challenge covers all 24 conjugated forms of ser and estar in the past tense — fui through estaban — with 100 natural, high-frequency English to Spanish translation exercises and instant feedback.

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Renato Casipe
Jan 26, 2026
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How to Use Estaban in Spanish: 15 Natural Examples Explained

Estaban means they were or you all were in Spanish — and it is the final piece of the estar imperfect puzzle. This guide gives you 15 high-frequency, natural examples with a simple explanation of why estaban is used in each one — no grammar overload, just clear patterns.

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Renato Casipe
Jan 25, 2026
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How to Use Estabais in Spanish: 15 Natural Examples Explained

Estabais means you all were in Spanish — and it is the key to describing temporary states, conditions, and locations for groups in Spain. This guide gives you 15 high-frequency, natural examples with a simple explanation of why estabais is used in each one — no grammar overload, just clear patterns.

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Renato Casipe
Jan 24, 2026
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How to Use Estábamos in Spanish: 15 Natural Examples Explained

Estábamos means we were in Spanish — and it is the key to describing temporary states, conditions, and locations for your group in the past. This guide gives you 15 high-frequency, natural examples with a simple explanation of why estábamos is used in each one — no grammar overload, just clear patterns.

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Renato Casipe
Jan 23, 2026
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