Espronceda

[ es-prawn-the-thah, -se- ]

/ ˌɛs prɔnˈθɛ ðɑ, -ˈsɛ- /

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Jo·sé de

[haw-se the], /hɔˈsɛ ðɛ/, 1808–42, Spanish poet.

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Question 1 of 7

“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.

Mention should be made here of two poets who had been, like Espronceda, pupils of Alberto Lista.
Modern Spanish Lyrics|Various
Espronceda was one of those fortunate few who shine in the world of letters although they work little.
Modern Spanish Lyrics|Various
Around him clustered a group of young men who imitated Espronceda and Zorrilla and Velarde with great enthusiasm.
Modern Spanish Lyrics|Various
Espronceda (1810-42) has equalled his master in his cynical odes.
Spain|Wentworth Webster

I was a great friend of Espronceda, Zorrilla, Becquer and others.
Fifty Contemporary One-Act Plays|Various