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Old 27-Jun-2007, 07:58
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Default Re: Have you ever been TO x Have you ever been IN

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Originally Posted by Falcon View Post
Supposing that I'm in Brazil, talking to a person also over here. Which question could I say?

1) Have you ever been to Brazil before? or
2) Have you ever been in Brazil before?
Given the situation you're describing, I'd say they are both correct. I would make my final choice of usage depending on the context of your question.

And yes, I've been to Brazil before (I'm not there now. Though, I wish I were!)

Debra
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