Preterite vs Imperfect Flashcards
1
Q
When is preterite used?
A
Completed actions in the past
Action that interrupts
Series of actions
2
Q
When is imperfect used?
A
Repeated actions in the past
Descriptions in the past
Simultaneous actions in the past
Age
Time
Date
3
Q
Preterite verb endings (AR)
A
yo: e
tu: aste
el/ella: o
nosotros: amos
usted: asteis
ellos: aron
4
Q
Preterite verb endings (ER/IR)
A
yo: i
tu: iste
el/ella: io
nosotros: imos
usted: isteis
ellos: ieron
5
Q
Imperfect verb endings (AR)
A
yo: aba
tu: abas
el/ella: aba
nosotros: abamos
usted: abais
ellos: aban
6
Q
Imperfect verb endings (ER/IR)
A
yo: ia
tu: ias
el/ella: ia
nosotros: iamos
usted: iais
ellos: ian