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What is the ending for 'Yo' in the Spanish imperfect for -er and -ir verbs?
What is the ending for 'Tú' in the Spanish imperfect for -er and -ir verbs?
What is the ending for 'Él, ella, usted' in the Spanish imperfect for -er and -ir verbs?
What is the ending for 'Nosotros' in the Spanish imperfect for -er and -ir verbs?
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What is the ending for 'Ellos, ellas, ustedes' in the Spanish imperfect for -er and -ir verbs?
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What is the ending for 'Yo' in the Spanish imperfect for -ar verbs?
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What is the ending for 'Tú' in the Spanish imperfect for -ar verbs?
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What is the ending for 'Él, ella, usted' in the Spanish imperfect for -ar verbs?
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What is the ending for 'Nosotros' in the Spanish imperfect for -ar verbs?
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Study Notes
Spanish Imperfect Verb Endings
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Imperfect Tense expresses ongoing or habitual actions in the past.
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-er and -ir Verb Endings:
- Yo: -ía
- Tú: -ías
- Él, Ella, Usted: -ía
- Nosotros: -íamos
- Ellos, Ellas, Ustedes: -ían
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-ar Verb Endings:
- Yo: -aba
- Tú: -abas
- Él, Ella, Usted: -aba
- Nosotros: -ábamos
- Ellos, Ellas, Ustedes: -aban
Key Notes
- Regularity: These endings apply consistently to regular verbs in the imperfect tense.
- Usage: Indicates actions like "used to" or describing past conditions or situations.
- Contrast: Imperfect tense is often contrasted with the preterite tense, which denotes completed actions.
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Test your knowledge of the Spanish imperfect tense verb endings. This quiz will help you understand the regular endings for -ar, -er, and -ir verbs in the imperfect tense. Enhance your grasp of this essential aspect of Spanish grammar, which is crucial for expressing ongoing or habitual actions in the past.
