Example of Conversation In English In Present Perfect

Two or more people have a conversation in present perfect when they talk about events that have happened for a long time and can be repeated in the present, either sporadically or constantly. When they use the English language, they apply the grammar rules that correspond to the present perfect. As in each verb tense, it will have the following structures for each type of sentence, which can be affirmative, negative or question.

In order to affirmative sentences in present perfect, it is used:

Subject + verb Have + verb in Past participle + Predicate or rest of the sentence

Written entirely in English, it remains:

Noun / Name + Have + Verb in past participle + Rest of the sentence

In order to negative sentences in present perfect, it is used:

Subject + verb Haven´t (have not) + verb in Past participle + Predicate or rest of the sentence

Written entirely in English, it remains:

Noun / Name + Haven´t (have not) + Verb in past participle + Rest of the sentence

In order to questions in present perfect, it is used:

verb Have + Subject + verb in Past participle + Predicate or rest of the question + sign (?)

Written entirely in English, it remains:

Have + Noun / Name + Verb in past participle + Rest of the question + sign (?)

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English conversation example in present perfect

Here are some examples of English conversation in the present perfect in various situations. The first two prayers include the present perfect, and the finals close with a comment.

Example of conversation in a restaurant

Harold: Have you tried fried fish?

Katia: No, I haven´t. Y Tu?

Harold: I have eaten it a couple times. It´s tasty.

Katia: Nice! Thanks for the suggestion.

Translation to Spanish

Harold: Have you tried fried fish?

Katia: No, I haven't tried it. And you?

Harold: I have eaten it a couple of times. It's delicious.

Katia: Cool! Thanks for the suggestion.

Example of conversation in an online game

Cyber88: Have you bought the mystery bonus boxes?

Gamerboy: Actually, I have! But the items are garbage.

Cyber88: Oh no! I have paid for two of them and I´m about to open the first one!

Gamerboy: Well, that's bad luck my friend!

Translation to Spanish

Cyber88: Have you bought the mystery bonus boxes?

Gamerboy: Actually yes! But the objects are garbage.

Cyber88: Oh no! I have paid for two of them and am about to open the first one!

Gamerboy: Well that's bad luck buddy!

Example of conversation at a concert

Miriam: I have never listened to this band!

Cassie: I have purchased two of their albums!

Miriam: I thought they were new!

Cassie: They make underground music!

Translation to Spanish

Miriam: I've never heard this band!

Cassie: I have bought two of your albums!

Miriam: I thought they were new!

Cassie: They make underground music.

Example of conversation in a park

Albert: I have fed the pigeons since 2015.

Mary: Have the cops told you something?

Albert: No, actually. They just pass by and say hello.

Mary: This park is so peaceful.

Translation to Spanish

Albert: I have fed the pigeons since 2015.

Mary: Did the cops say anything to you?

Albert: No, actually. They just come by and say hello.

Mary: This park is so peaceful.

Example of conversation in a fast food chain

Mark: Have you taken Pack # 2?

Harry: No, I have bought Pack # 1, but not Pack # 2.

Mark: All our customers prefer Pack # 2 because it has chips in it.

Harry: Okay, I´ll take it.

Translation to Spanish

Mark: Have you purchased Pack # 2?

Harry: No, I bought Pack # 1, but not Pack # 2.

Mark: All our clients prefer Pack # 2 because it has chips.

Harry: Okay, I'll take it.

Example of conversation in a video store

Gaby: Have you watched this action movie?

Joe: I have only seen it's poster on the internet.

Gaby: Let's read what it is about.

Joe: Oh, the soundtrack was made by Steve Jablonsky!

Translation to Spanish

Gaby: Have you seen this action movie?

Joe: I've only seen his poster on the internet.

Gaby: Let's read what it's about.

Joe: Oh, the soundtrack was made by Steve Jablonsky!

Example of an office conversation

Ross: Have you tried to make a table on this new software?

Steve: I have had trouble with it. Excel is better.

Ross: And why didn´t you tell me?

Steve: I have told you from the beginning, but you never listen.

Translation to Spanish

Ross: Have you tried making a table in this new software?

Steve: I've had a problem with it. Excel is better.

Ross: And why don't you tell me?

Steve: I've told you from the start, but you never listen.

Example of conversation in a recording

Max: We have failed this shot five times!

Nancy: There hasn´t been the correct lighting

Max: So we have to wait until it's dark enough

Nancy: And turn on the artificial lights

Translation to Spanish

Max: We have missed this take five times!

Nancy: There hasn't been the right lighting

Max: So we have to wait until it's dark enough

Nancy: And turn on the artificial lights

Example of conversation in a stationery

Larissa: I have looked for adhesive paper since 9am

Rachel: Your search has stopped right here

Larissa: Really? Do you sell adhesive paper here?

Rachel: Indeed, my friend. How many sheets do you need?

Translation to Spanish

Larissa: I've been looking for sticky paper since 9am

Rachel: Your search has ended here

Larissa: Really? Do you sell adhesive paper here?

Rachel: Of course, friend. How many sheets do you need?

Example of conversation in a board game

Hillary: How many times have you thrown the dice?

Charlie: I guess I have thrown them four times

Hillary: So it's possibly my turn

Charlie: Yeah, probably it is

Translation to Spanish

Hillary: How many times have you rolled the dice?

Charlie: I think I've thrown them four times

Hillary: Then it's possibly my turn

Charlie: Yes it probably is

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