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Imperfect vs. Preterite

Imperfect vs. Preterite. Español III H. Sonia Torna. Uses of the Imperfect. The imperfect is used to describe: Emotions, mental states, physical states, appearance in the past: Los niños estaban emocionados y contentos. Julia era alta, tenía pelo largo, y estaba un poco gordita.

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Imperfect vs. Preterite

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  1. Imperfect vs. Preterite Español III H. Sonia Torna

  2. Uses of the Imperfect • The imperfectis used to describe: Emotions, mental states, physical states, appearance in the past: Los niños estaban emocionados y contentos. Julia eraalta, tenía pelo largo, y estaba un poco gordita.

  3. Uses of the Imperfect • The imperfect is used to describe background in the past, including time, weather: Erael 31 de octubre,hacíafrío y llovía.

  4. Uses of the Imperfect • The imperfect is used to describe actions that “used to take place” or habitual actions: Cuandoera niño,íbamosa recoger dulces el día de “Halloween” Siempre llegabatarde a la escuela cuandovivía en Santa Cruz.

  5. Uses of the Imperfect • The imperfect is used to express simultaneous actions in progress: Mientras miraba la tele, mi hermano preparaba la cena.

  6. Uses of the Imperfect • The imperfect is used to express actions repeated an unspecified number of times: El verano pasado visitaba a mi abuela de vez en cuando.

  7. Uses of the Imperfect • The imperfect is used to express anticipated actions: Ibaa estudiar para el examen, pero decidí mirar la tele.

  8. Uses of the Preterite • The preterite is used to express the beginning or the end of an action: Comencé a estudiar para el examen a las cuatro y terminéde estudiar a las ocho.

  9. Uses of the Preterite • The preterite is used to describe an action that was completed once or a specific number of times: Estudié anoche. Fui al cine tres veces la semana pasada.

  10. Uses of the Preterite • The preterite is used to describe actions completed in a sequence: Me levanté, me bañé, ysalí para la escuela.

  11. Uses of the Preterite • The preterite is used to describe an activity or event that was completed, even if it took a long time to complete: Vivíen España por tres años y estudiéen el instituto por dos.

  12. Uses of the Preterite • The preterite is used to describe a sudden change in physical, psychological or emotional state: Me enfermé el sábado pasado y me deprimí mucho porque había un partido de fútbol americano. Para peor suerte, mi novia se enojó conmigo.

  13. Changes in Verb Meaning (Preterite)

  14. Verb Description Action Repeated Completed/ Sequential Anticipated Ongoing Imperfect #Not Specified #Specified Preterite Imperfect Imperfect Preterite Imperfect

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