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Old November 06, 2009, 01:16 PM
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OK - also:

When the books have arrived, we shall start (de lleno - from scratch??) with the programme.

In this case, both present and perfect are correct.
I meant "when the books arrived"

De lleno - fully
   
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Old November 06, 2009, 01:32 PM
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De lleno means to devote your time completetly to the book.
Anyway idf you live In Tenerife you should know the expression or not?
Well, I should know it, but didn't. Now I do.

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I meant "when the books arrived"

De lleno - fully
No - when the books arrived is not correct.

Either present: When the books arrive
or perfect: When the books have arrived.

Tengo que irme de verdad.
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Old November 06, 2009, 01:37 PM
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No - when the books arrived is not correct.

Either present: When the books arrive
or perfect: When the books have arrived.

Tengo que irme de verdad.
OK, thanks

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