Preterite Versus Imperect Flashcards
0
Q
What is the imperfect ending for regular AR Verbs?
A
Aba Abas Aba Ábamos Aban
1
Q
What is the imperfect ending for regular ER and verbs?
A
Ía Ías Ía Íamos Ían
2
Q
What is ir in the imperfect?
A
Iba Ibas Iba Íbamos Iban
3
Q
What is ser in the imperfect?
A
Era Eras Era Éramos Eran
4
Q
What is ver in the imperfect?
A
Veía Veías Veía Veíamos Veían
5
Q
When do you use the preterite?
A
The preterite is generally used when the action happens in the past and is completed.
6
Q
When do you use the imperfect?
A
The imperfect is typically used when the action is incomplete or continuing.
7
Q
What phrases are associated with the imperfect?
A
De niño, as a child
Todos los días, everyday
Mientras, while
