The Imperfect Tense Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between the Preterite and imperfect tense?
A
The Preterite refers to past completed actions that happened at a specific moment in time, which the imperfect refers to past actions that occurred over an undefined period of time
2
Q
When to use the imperfect tense?
A
- Ongoing past actions (I was walking to school)
- ‘Used to do ‘ Phrases (I used to play guitar-> I played guitar)
- Description of things not events (The house was small and cosy)
- Times dates and ages (It was 6 o clock)
3
Q
Often
A
A menudo
4
Q
Very often
A
Muy a menudo
5
Q
Sometimes
A
Algunas veces
6
Q
At times
A
A veces
7
Q
Never
A
Nunca
8
Q
Almost never
A
Casi nunca
9
Q
Always
A
Siempre
10
Q
Almost always
A
Casi siempre
11
Q
From time to time
A
De vez en cuando
12
Q
All the time
A
Todo el tiempo
13
Q
Meanwhile
A
Mientras
14
Q
Lots of times
A
Muchas veces
15
Q
Rarely
A
Rara vez
