Present perfect or Past simple? I've been to Madrid twice. (= | English Notes

Present perfect or Past simple?

I've been to Madrid twice.
(= in my life up to now)

I went there in 1998 and 2002.
(= on two specific occasions)

I've bought a new computer.
(= I don't say exactly when, where, etc.)

I bought it last Saturday.
(= I say when)

When we don't specify a time → Present Perfect
When time is mentioned or understood → Present simple

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