Have you ever been TO x Have you ever been IN

[Falcon]

Hi folks,

Is Falcon here, again.
Could somebody help me please?

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?

Is there any difference in meaning? Both sentences are correct?

Thanks!

Falcon

[Moniasilvia]

Hello Falcon

I'd say it's a collocation. But I'm not sure

[Moniasilvia]

sorry, forgot to say

I've been to (collocation and the correct form)

[albertino]

Originally Posted by Falcon

Hi folks,

Is Falcon here, again.
Could somebody help me please?

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?

Is there any difference in meaning? Both sentences are correct?

Thanks!

Falcon

DISCLAIMER: I am not a teacher.
My two cents

I would say "Have you ever been in Brazil before?", judging from the fact that you and the listener are both in Brazil at the time of conversation.

However, if you (Falcon) are talking to a friend outside Brazil, you might say, "Have you ever been to Brazil before?"

[Tdol]

I agree, though something like 'Is this your first time in Brazil?' sounds more natural to me.

[esltutor]

Originally Posted by Falcon

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
http://www.teaching-esl-to-adults.com

[saleemabu]

dear,


Both Qs are in present perfect but they have different meaning :
The first is asked when you expect someone has visited it .
The second is asked to know if he stayed there for aperiod of time.

With best regards.

[Falcon]

Thanks people!!

Gotcha!

Falcon