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"Este verano" is a phrase which is often translated as "this summer", and "el verano pasado" is a phrase which is often translated as "last summer". Learn more about the difference between "este verano" and "el verano pasado" below.
este verano(
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teh
beh
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rah
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noh
)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?
el verano pasado(
ehl
beh
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
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.
