Imperfect versus Preterite Flashcards

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what does using imperfect refer to

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incomplete or “continuing”, general time, habitual or repeated actions, in progress, physical characteristics, mental or emotional states, telling time, age

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key word for imperfect

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mientras

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imperfect conjugations

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aba, abas, aba, abamos, aban

ia, ias, ia, iamos, ian

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what are the irregulars in imperfect

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ir, ser, ver,

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irregular conjugations for imperfect

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iba, ibas, iba, ibamos, iban
era, eras, era, eramos, eran
veia, veias, veia, veiamos, veian

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what does using preterite refer to

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interrupt, beginning and ending in the past, one moment, completed actions, series of past actions or events

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key words for preterite

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ayer, de repente

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preterite conjugations

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e, aste, o, amos, aron

i, iste, io, imos, ieron

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preterite versus imperfect practice

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get stuff online

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