Present Perfect sometimes called Peterito Perfecto (using the participle) the rules and examples

Question 1

Present Perfect or peterito perfecto is:

Answer 1

is a form of the auxiliary or helper verb. Haber + past participle

Question 2

Rule #1

Answer 2

Use in situations, actions or experiences that have occurred in the past and continue until the present. Ex. Cuantos anos han estado casados? Hemos estado casados hace 43 anos.

Question 3

Rule #2

Answer 3

Use to express the possibility of something that has not occurred but possibly may occur in the future. Should always start the sentence with one of three words “Todavia, Nunca or Aun” Ex. Nunca he viajado a Colombia (pero me gusta conocer). Todavia no he viajado a Colombia.

Question 4

Rule #3

Answer 4

When you are looking for people, animals or things, can refer to a recent last action. Usually with the verb “ver” (visto) Ex. Has visto mis lentes? No, no lo he visto. If the person did find the lentes, then use the preterite. Ex. Si, lo vi en la mesa.

Question 5

Rule #4

Answer 5

When you speak or ask questions if an action occurred, it is not important to know when or where it occured only if it happened or not. Ex. Has comida sandia? If the answer is affirmative say “ si, he comido”. If the answer is negative say “no, nunca, no he comido”. If the answer contains many specific details then use preterite. Ex. Si, comi sandia in mi casa de mi mama.