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"El verano pasado" is a phrase which is often translated as "last summer", and "este verano" is a phrase which is often translated as "this summer". Learn more about the difference between "el verano pasado" and "este verano" below.
el verano pasado(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. last summer
El verano pasado estuve de vacaciones con mi novio en Escocia.Last summer I was on vacation with my boyfriend in Scotland.
este verano(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. this summer
Hemos pensado ir de vacaciones a Europa este verano.We've planned to go on vacation to Europe this summer.
b. last summer
¿Dónde habéis estado de vacaciones este verano?Where were you on vacation last summer?