Spanish Verb Tenses: Their Names and Meanings

Terminological inadequacy in the nomenclature of Spanish V tenses reflects an inadequate understanding of their functions. The categories of time, order, aspect, & mood are examined functionally through evidence from substitution in an attempt to determine one fundamental value of each tense. Su...

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Verbs
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