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Cuando lleguen los libros
when the books arrive ? Is that correct or a different verb is uded?
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when the books might arrive ?? |
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Sometimes, yes, but I can't think of a good example. What does the OP mean?
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What OP?
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Cuando los libros lleguen, empezaremos de lleno con el programa. Can you translate that Perikles? |
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When the books arrive, we shall start (de lleno - from scratch??) with the programme.
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Why not arrived, here?
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When the books have arrived, we shall start (de lleno - from scratch??) with the programme. In this case, both present and perfect are correct. |
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