In this Spanish grammar lesson you will learn about when to use the Spanish present perfect tense.
In this lesson you will learn about:
- when to use the Spanish present perfect tense
- how the present perfect tense is used in sentences in Spanish
- how you can quiz yourself on when to use the Spanish present perfect tense
- how you can practice with flashcards on when to use the Spanish present perfect tense
- how and why you should use the courses of Language Atlas to learn Spanish
By the end of the lesson you will know all about when to use the Spanish present perfect tense!
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When to Use the Spanish Perfect Tense
You will use the Spanish present perfect tense to talk about things that started in the past and continue or repeat into the present. It can also be used to talk about things that have happened in the recent past.
Here are some examples:
vivir
He vivido en Londres durante mucho tiempo.
I have lived in London for a long time.
comer
¿Alguna vez has comido sushi?
Have you ever eaten sushi?
viajar
Lola nunca ha viajado en avión.
Lola has never travelled by plane.
visitar
Vosotros habéis visitado la India, ¿verdad?
You have visited India, haven’t you?
estar
Manuel y María han estado juntos durante 15 años.
Manuel and Maria have been together for 15 years.
volver
¿Han vuelto ya de sus vacaciones?
Are they already back from their holidays?
ver
He visto muchas cosas raras en mi vida, pero ninguna como ésta.
I have seen many strange things in my life, but nothing like this.
ver
Hemos visto a tu madre hace 20 segundos.
We saw your mother 20 seconds ago.
You can see that all examples – except the last – are about things that have begun in the past and continue into the present.
The last example demonstrates an action in the recent past.
Example Sentences on When to Use the Spanish Present Perfect Tense
This section of the lesson on when to use the Spanish present perfect tense is about seeing it used in sentences.
This is valuable because you can improve your understanding of when to use the Spanish present perfect tense through examples.
vivir
He vivido en Londres durante mucho tiempo.
I have lived in London for a long time.
comer
¿Alguna vez has comido sushi?
Have you ever eaten sushi?
viajar
Lola nunca ha viajado en avión.
Lola has never travelled by plane.
visitar
Vosotros habéis visitado la India, ¿verdad?
You have visited India, haven’t you?
estar
Manuel y María han estado juntos durante 15 años.
Manuel and Maria have been together for 15 years.
volver
¿Han vuelto ya de sus vacaciones?
Are they already back from their holidays?
ver
He visto muchas cosas raras en mi vida, pero ninguna como ésta.
I have seen many strange things in my life, but nothing like this.
ver
Hemos visto a tu madre hace 20 segundos.
We saw your mother 20 seconds ago.
Quiz Yourself on When to use the Spanish Present Perfect Tense
At the end of every lesson you can do a small quiz.
You will see the sentences of the previous chapter.
You will either need to fill in the blanks, choose the correct multiple choice option, or both.
Once you are done the correct answer will be shown.
You can redo the quiz as many times as you want!
How to Practice With Flashcards for This Lesson
Using flashcards is an absolute necessity when it comes to learning a language!
It is the best way to memorize what you learn, you can personalize your progression because it adapts to your actions, and all flashcards have audio to improve your hearing and pronunciation.
Please read our article on how to learn a new language for more information on flashcards and the best way to learn a new language.
There are two ways to practice with Flashcards for this lesson.
- Anki
- The Flashcards in our Courses
Anki is a free software with which you can create and practice flashcards.
After you have downloaded Anki for free, you can get our Spanish A2 Anki Deck.
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All the flashcards have text, images, explanations, and audio.
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