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Jul 2025
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Subjunctive or indicative after 'cuando'...

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In this episode, we'll hear from Pablo from the Coffee Break Spanish team. This time, a Spanish proverb gives us the perfect opportunity to explore one of those classic Spanish grammar challenges: when to use the subjunctive vs. the indicative after the word cuando


Now, you definitely have a better understanding of this tricky topic and feel more confident using it in context.


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