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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.
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.
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. this summer
Hemos pensado ir de vacaciones a Europa este verano.We've planned to go on vacation to Europe this summer.
a. this summer
Este verano está siendo muy lluvioso.This summer is very rainy.
a. this summer
Este verano fui de camping.I went camping this summer.
b. last summer
¿Dónde habéis estado de vacaciones este verano?Where were you on vacation last summer?
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