What is the difference between Present Perfect, Perfect, and Imperfect?

Question

For example:

Present Perfect: He tenido un libro

Perfect: tuve un libro

Imperfect: tenía un libro

Thank you, that helps some. But do you know how to use each one? What also confuses me is under what circumstances would I use each one? - sadeg, DIC 21, 2009

Answer 1

I have had the book. (present perfect) I had the book. (perfect or preterito) I was having/used to have/had the book. (imperfect)

I think this is correct. Please anyone correct me if i am wrong!!

Answer 2

Hi Sadeq, and welcome to the forum.

Have a look at this verb conjugattor - it will give you the English translation of each conjugation and may help to make things clearer for you.

Mike's translations are perfect

Thanks sheila!!!! - mike123587, DIC 20, 2009

Thank you, that is a very handy tool. - sadeg, DIC 21, 2009