He was the president from 2000 to 2006
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Fue el presidente entre 2000 y 2006.
Is that right, or is there a better way to say it?
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updated Mar 8, 2011
posted by someone09
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I think that is fine. I would translate this as "He was president between 2000 and 2006. Personally I would say desde 2000 hasta 2006.
updated Mar 8, 2011
edited by pescador1
posted by pescador1
I agree - 005faa61, Mar 8, 2011
Thanks; I was wondering how to phrase it that way but I wasn't sure. - someone09, Mar 8, 2011
No problem. Glad I could help. - pescador1, Mar 8, 2011
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Perfect. Even though 6 years is a long time, you have clearly indicated a beginning and ending to the action so pretérito is used.
updated Mar 8, 2011
posted by 005faa61
tu es cierto, also desd should be used - delebakery28, Mar 8, 2011
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Hola, someone,
A variation you might consider is:
Fue el presidente desde 2000 hasta 2006.
He was president from 2000 until 2006.
updated Mar 8, 2011
posted by NancyGrace
