proper Spanish

proper Spanish(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. español correcto
"Fuistes" is not proper Spanish, but a lot of people say it."Fuistes" no es español correcto, pero mucha gente lo dice.
b. castellano correcto
To pass the test, you really have to know the grammar rules of proper Spanish.Para aprobar el examen, hay que entender bien las reglas gramaticales del castellano correcto.
c. buen español
I spoke Spanish at home and studied in English, so I never learned "proper Spanish."Hablaba español en casa y estudiaba en inglés, así que nunca aprendí "buen español".
d. buen castellano
He is a well-educated gentleman who speaks very proper Spanish.Es un caballero bien educado que habla muy buen castellano.
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