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i have been in spain vs i have been to spain

Both options are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I have been in Spain' is used to indicate your whereabouts, while 'I have been to Spain' is used to indicate that you have visited the country of Spain. The choice between 'in' and 'to' depends on whether you are referring to being inside the country or visiting it.
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i have been in spain

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that you have spent time within the country of Spain.

This phrase is used to convey that you have been physically present in Spain, without specifying the purpose or duration of your stay.

Examples:

  • I have been in Spain for a week.
  • She has been in Spain several times.
  • Have you ever been in Spain?
  • They will be in Spain next month.
  • We were in Spain last summer.
  • Dec 13, 2006 ... "I have been in Spain for 2 years" means "i live in spain now and have lived in Spain for 2 years." R · Rubia Loca. Member. Spanish-Spain. Dec ...
  • Nov 13, 2017 ... I have been in Spain for the last week. (You were that the entire week, and either just returned or are still there depending on context.).
  • Oct 11, 2019 ... However, now that I have been in Spain for six weeks, I have found that drifting back to my old American ways is so easy and learning to ...
  • Aug 3, 2020 ... I have been in Spain for a month, and my roaming is now off. So, as the tittle says, I've been out of the UK for almost a month now, and now ...
  • Jul 26, 2019 ... and I have been in Spain seve... Recommended Questions. Show more · How do you say this in English (UK)? May ja raha hun computer par · How do ...
  • May 20, 2024 ... I have been in Spain for 10 days and bought no souvenirs. Today is my last day and as I was wandering around Ronda I came upon this painting ...
  • Jul 24, 2017 ... I have been in Spain now for a couple days in order to prepare for this intensive spanish program. Something I have already learned: Spanish ...
  • Jan 29, 2015 ... I have been in Spain for roughly two weeks and have spent 25% of that time lost. Maybe this is an exaggeration since many of my meanderings, ...
  • Feb 20, 2018 ... In the year and a half I have been in Spain I have managed to travel to 9 new countries, COUNTLESS new cities all over Spain, have the best ...
  • Jun 29, 2023 ... I have been in Spain since Dec. 28th, 2015, and am only staying until the end of August. I actually moved to Toledo, Spain, in October 2016 ...

Alternatives:

  • I have visited Spain
  • I have traveled to Spain
  • I have stayed in Spain
  • I have spent time in Spain
  • I have been to Spain

i have been to spain

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that you have visited the country of Spain.

This phrase is used to convey that you have traveled to Spain, without necessarily implying a longer stay or residence in the country.

Examples:

  • I have been to Spain twice.
  • She has never been to Spain.
  • Have you been to Spain before?
  • They are going to Spain next summer.
  • We went to Spain for vacation.
  • Dec 13, 2006 ... "I have been to Spain" means "I visited Spain for a short time and left." "I have been in...." means "I have lived in...." "I have been in Spain for 2 years" means ...
  • Nov 13, 2017 ... “I have been to Spain” suggests that at some point in time I visited Spain, but when it took place is not that important.
  • May 3, 2017 ... some phrases I have learnt in the 3 months I have been to Spain :cross: DonnyB. Moderator Emeritus. Coventry, UK. English UK Southern ...
  • May 29, 2020 ... I really like all of the cities that I have been to. Spain is probably my favorite country in Europe. Granada is my favorite city so far ...
  • Feb 28, 2024 ... I have been to Spain many times in my young age but never had the opportunity to explore it's beauty and culture. I am doing it for the first time.
  • Jul 26, 2019 ... What is the difference between I have been to Spain several times. and I have been in Spain seve... Recommended Questions. Show more · How do ...
  • Jul 3, 2018 ... If the time is indefinite, you can use the present perfect ("I have been to Spain many times over the years.") ...Read more. July 3, 2018. 1. 3.
  • Nov 4, 2015 ... I have been to Spain many times: Madrid, Andalusia, Bilbao, Asturia, the Baleares etc. You will love the country. Main main advice would be ...
  • Dec 31, 2014 ... S'mae Gavin? I have only ever used bues i to mean “I have been”, as in: Bues i i Sbaen ond fues i ddim i Awstralia - I have been to Spain ...
  • Jun 23, 2024 ... I have been to Spain twice, and enjoyed both trips. My second trip was in the September - October period and was mostly in northern Spain ...

Alternatives:

  • I have visited Spain
  • I have traveled to Spain
  • I have been in Spain
  • I have stayed in Spain
  • I have spent time in Spain

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