Preterite vs Imperfect Flashcards

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When is preterite used?

A

Completed actions in the past
Action that interrupts
Series of actions

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When is imperfect used?

A

Repeated actions in the past
Descriptions in the past
Simultaneous actions in the past
Age
Time
Date

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Preterite verb endings (AR)

A

yo: e
tu: aste
el/ella: o
nosotros: amos
usted: asteis
ellos: aron

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Preterite verb endings (ER/IR)

A

yo: i
tu: iste
el/ella: io
nosotros: imos
usted: isteis
ellos: ieron

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Imperfect verb endings (AR)

A

yo: aba
tu: abas
el/ella: aba
nosotros: abamos
usted: abais
ellos: aban

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Imperfect verb endings (ER/IR)

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yo: ia
tu: ias
el/ella: ia
nosotros: iamos
usted: iais
ellos: ian

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