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El Imperfecto. One of the past tenses. El Imperfecto. The imperfect is one of the two PAST TENSES The other is called the PRETERITE. Usos. We use the imperfect to talk about past actions that: We used to do (habitual actions) We were doing (on-going actions)
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El Imperfecto One of the past tenses
El Imperfecto • The imperfect is one of the two PAST TENSES • The other is called the PRETERITE
Usos • We use the imperfect to talk about past actions that: • We used to do (habitual actions) • We were doing (on-going actions) • We would do (in the past)
*Cuidado* • * Means that these forms are IDENTICAL, so you have to CLARIFY. • Since the yo form and él/ella/usted form are the same in the imperfect, please make sure you say “yo” if that’s what you mean.
Irregulares • Good news! • There are only 3 irregular verbs in the entire tense! • No go verbs, no stem changers, just…
Práctica • I was singing. • We used to swim. • She was paying. • It was sunny. • They used to be friends. • You were seeing things.
Práctica • I was singing. Yocantaba • We used to swim. Nadábamos • She was paying. Ella pagaba • It was sunny. Hacía sol • They used to be friends. Elloseran amigos • You were seeing things. Túveíascosas