Estaba/estuvo - Which one to use ?
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Hi,
I'm not sure exactly when to use each one, for example why in the following examples each one was used ?
- la tienda estaba cerdada cuando nos fuimos de alli
- la tienda estuvo cerrada todo el dia
Gracias.
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updated Dec 23, 2013
posted by idanr84
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Homework questions are not directly answered on Spanishdict.com without an attempt on your part. Once you have given your answer, your attempt, and your own effort the members will assist you.
La tienda estaba cerrada cuando nos fuimos de alli.
(unknown time when they went to the store)
La tienda estuvo cerrada todo el dia. (single event, with a definite beginning and end)
There are links to discussions about the imperfect tense and preterit tense.
Scroll down to the "Verbs" section.
updated Dec 23, 2013
posted by bandit51jd
Sorry to barge in, but could I understand "la tienda estaba cerrada cuando nos fuimos de alli" as " a continuous action, similar to English Past Continuous"? - dumbbell123, Dec 23, 2013
