preterite vs imperfect rules Flashcards
1
Q
-ed / completed actions
A
preterite
2
Q
actions limited by time
A
preterite
3
Q
actions with definite beginnings or ends
A
preterite
4
Q
change in mental state
A
preterite
5
Q
action that interrupts another action
A
preterite
6
Q
ongoing, repeated
A
imperfect
7
Q
completed, limited
A
preterite
8
Q
background - no definite beginning or ending
A
imperfect
9
Q
was/were - ing
A
imperfect
10
Q
repeated or habitual actions
A
imperfect
11
Q
state of mind / emotions
A
imperfect
12
Q
Preterite
yo -ar
A
é
13
Q
Preterite
tu -ar
A
aste
14
Q
Preterite
usted -ar
A
ó
15
Q
Preterite
nosotros -ar
A
amos
