Spanish Preterite vs Imperfect Part 1
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What is the preterite form of 'hablar' for 'yo'?

hablé

What is the imperfect form of 'necesitar' for 'los chicos'?

necesitaban

What is the preterite form of 'estudiar' for 'ellos'?

estudiaron

What is the preterite form of 'cantar' for 'La Srta. Juarez'?

<p>cantó</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the imperfect form of 'trabajar' for 'tú'?

<p>trabajabas</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the imperfect form of 'comprar' for 'Uds.'?

<p>compraban</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the preterite form of 'necesitar' for 'Ud.'?

<p>necesitó</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the imperfect form of 'estudiar' for 'tú'?

<p>estudiabas</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the preterite form of 'bailar' for 'ella'?

<p>bailó</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the imperfect form of 'bailar' for 'nosotros'?

<p>bailábamos</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the imperfect form of 'hablar' for 'los chicos'?

<p>hablaban</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the preterite form of 'hablar' for 'ellas'?

<p>hablaron</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the imperfect form of 'necesitar' for 'yo'?

<p>necesitaba</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the preterite form of 'lavar' for 'nosotros'?

<p>lavamos</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the imperfect form of 'lavar' for 'nosotros'?

<p>lavábamos</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the imperfect form of 'estudiar' for 'tú'?

<p>estudiabas</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the preterite form of 'estudiar' for 'yo'?

<p>estudié</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the preterite form of 'trabajar' for 'María'?

<p>trabajó</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the preterite form of 'trabajar' for 'Juan'?

<p>trabajó</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the imperfect form of 'llamar' for 'ella'?

<p>llamaba</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Preterite vs. Imperfect Overview

  • Preterite tense indicates completed actions in the past; often used for specific moments.
  • Imperfect tense describes ongoing, habitual, or repeated actions in the past; sets the scene.

Key Verbs in Preterite

  • hablé: First-person singular of hablar; means "I spoke."
  • estudiaron: Third-person plural of estudiar; means "they studied."
  • cantó: Third-person singular of cantar; means "she sang."
  • necesitó: Third-person singular of necesitar; means "you needed."
  • hablaron: Third-person plural; means "the girls spoke."
  • estudié: First-person singular; means "I studied for three hours."
  • trabajó: Third-person singular; means "she worked"; can refer to a specific time frame.
  • lavamos: First-person plural of lavar; means "we washed the dishes."

Key Verbs in Imperfect

  • necesitaban: Third-person plural of necesitar; means "the boys needed."
  • trabajabas: Second-person singular of trabajar; means "you used to work."
  • compraban: Third-person plural of comprar; means "you all bought."
  • estudiabas: Second-person singular; means "you (informal) used to study with Juan."
  • bailábamos: First-person plural of bailar; means "we used to dance."
  • hablaban: Third-person plural; means "the children were talking."
  • necesitaba: First-person singular; means "I needed more books."
  • lavábamos: First-person plural; means "we were washing the dishes."
  • llamaba: Third-person singular; means "she used to call me every night."

Contextual Usage

  • Preterite forms are used to denote clear, completed instances of actions, often with specific time indicators.
  • Imperfect forms convey actions that were habitual or background events, providing context for situations.

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Test your understanding of the Spanish preterite and imperfect tenses with this quiz. Each card presents a verb form and its definition, helping you distinguish between the two tenses through practical examples. Perfect for beginners and intermediate learners of Spanish.

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