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I hope you had a great vacation vs I hope you have had a great vacation

Both sentences are correct, but the verb tenses are different. 'I hope you had a great vacation' refers to a past vacation that the person has already taken, and 'I hope you have had a great vacation' refers to a vacation that the person is currently on or has recently returned from.
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Last updated: August 18, 2024 • 27833 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a past vacation.

"I hope you had a great vacation"

Use this phrase when you are referring to a vacation that the person has already taken.

Examples:

  • I hope you had a great vacation. Tell me all about it!
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  • Aug 14, 2012 ... Thanks Crystal! We had a fabulous time and I hope you had a great vacation too.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a vacation that the person is currently on or has recently returned from.

"I hope you have had a great vacation"

Use this phrase when you are referring to a vacation that the person is currently on or has recently returned from.

Examples:

  • I hope you have had a great vacation. How was it?
  • I hope you have had a great vacation. I can't wait to hear all about it!
  • Dec 23, 2021 ... 23 votes, 10 comments. Merry Christmas, u/winniehiller ! I hope you have had a great vacation! I finally chose a new monologue…
  • Thank you so much for your review. With my experience, all who love cycling are very nice and "green". I hope you have had a great vacation in Phu Quoc island.
  • Jul 25, 2019 ... Good luck with getting back to work, and I hope you have had a great vacation! KTM. July 27, 2019. Kasper Mortensen is Director in Global ...
  • Aug 25, 2019 ... Well done, Kevin! I hope you have had a great vacation as well or are still enjoying yours. The trees however suffer badly enduring longer ...
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  • Espero que _____ pasado unas vacaciones estupendas. (I hope you have had a great vacation.) haya. hayas. hayan. habrías. 2. Select the form of the verb haber ...

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