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What is the correct conjugation of the verb ending in -ar for 'tú' in the imperfect tense?
What is the correct conjugation of the verb ending in -ar for 'tú' in the imperfect tense?
Which of the following is the correct conjugation for 'nosotros/as' for regular -er verbs in the imperfect tense?
Which of the following is the correct conjugation for 'nosotros/as' for regular -er verbs in the imperfect tense?
What is the correct ending for the verb 'él' with regular -ir verbs in the imperfect tense?
What is the correct ending for the verb 'él' with regular -ir verbs in the imperfect tense?
What is the verb ending for 'vosotros/as' with regular -ar verbs in the imperfect tense?
What is the verb ending for 'vosotros/as' with regular -ar verbs in the imperfect tense?
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How do you conjugate 'ellos/ellas/uds.' for regular -er and -ir verbs in the imperfect tense?
How do you conjugate 'ellos/ellas/uds.' for regular -er and -ir verbs in the imperfect tense?
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What is the correct conjugation of 'ser' for 'ellos/ellas/uds.' in the imperfect tense?
What is the correct conjugation of 'ser' for 'ellos/ellas/uds.' in the imperfect tense?
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Which form corresponds to 'nosotros/as' for the verb 'ir' in the imperfect tense?
Which form corresponds to 'nosotros/as' for the verb 'ir' in the imperfect tense?
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What is the correct conjugation of 'ver' for 'tú' in the imperfect tense?
What is the correct conjugation of 'ver' for 'tú' in the imperfect tense?
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Which form represents 'vosotros/as' with the verb 'ver' in the imperfect tense?
Which form represents 'vosotros/as' with the verb 'ver' in the imperfect tense?
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What is the correct conjugation for 'ellos/ellas/uds.' when using the verb 'ir' in the imperfect tense?
What is the correct conjugation for 'ellos/ellas/uds.' when using the verb 'ir' in the imperfect tense?
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What is the correct translation for 'We used to study together every Friday'?
What is the correct translation for 'We used to study together every Friday'?
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Which sentence correctly translates 'The house was big and modern'?
Which sentence correctly translates 'The house was big and modern'?
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What is the appropriate translation for 'It was cold'?
What is the appropriate translation for 'It was cold'?
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Which translation for 'Jaime was cleaning when the phone rang' is correct?
Which translation for 'Jaime was cleaning when the phone rang' is correct?
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What is the correct translation of 'Did you (plural) used to live in that house?'?
What is the correct translation of 'Did you (plural) used to live in that house?'?
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Study Notes
Conjugation of Regular Verbs in Spanish
Regular -ar Verbs
- Yo form: Ends with -aba
- Tú form: Ends with -abas
- Él/Ella/Ud. form: Ends with -aba
- Nosotros/as form: Ends with -ábamos
- Vosotros/as form: Ends with -abais
- Ellos/Ellas/Uds. form: Ends with -aban
Regular -er and -ir Verbs
- Yo form: Ends with -ía
- Tú form: Ends with -ías
- Él/Ella/Ud. form: Ends with -ía
- Nosotros/as form: Ends with -íamos
- Vosotros/as form: Ends with -íais
- Ellos/Ellas/Uds. form: Ends with -ían
Overview
- Regular verbs in Spanish can be categorized into three groups: -ar, -er, and -ir.
- Each group has its distinct endings for various subjects in the imperfect tense.
- The endings reflect the subject pronoun and maintain a consistent pattern across conjugations.
Regular Verb Conjugation -ar
- "Yo" (I) in the imperfect tense: aba
- "Tú" (you) in the imperfect tense: abas
- "Él/Ella/Ud." (he/she/you formal) in the imperfect tense: aba
- "Nosotros/as" (we) in the imperfect tense: ábamos
- "Vosotros/as" (you all informal) in the imperfect tense: abais
- "Ellos/Ellas/Uds." (they/you all formal) in the imperfect tense: aban
Regular Verb Conjugation -er & -ir
- "Yo" (I) in the imperfect tense: ía
- "Tú" (you) in the imperfect tense: ías
- "Él/Ella/Ud." (he/she/you formal) in the imperfect tense: ía
- "Nosotros/as" (we) in the imperfect tense: íamos
- "Vosotros/as" (you all informal) in the imperfect tense: íais
- "Ellos/Ellas/Uds." (they/you all formal) in the imperfect tense: ían
Irregular Verbs
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Conjugation of "ser":
- "Yo": era
- "Tú": eras
- "Él/Ella/Ud.": era
- "Nosotros/as": éramos
- "Vosotros/as": erais
- "Ellos/Ellas/Uds.": eran
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Conjugation of "ir":
- "Yo": iba
- "Tú": ibas
- "Él/Ella/Ud.": iba
- "Nosotros/as": íbamos
- "Vosotros/as": ibais
- "Ellos/Ellas/Uds.": iban
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Conjugation of "ver":
- "Yo": veía
- "Tú": veías
- "Él/Ella/Ud.": veía
- "Nosotros/as": veíamos
- "Vosotros/as": veíais
- "Ellos/Ellas/Uds.": veían
Spanish Sentences and Translations
- "We used to study together every Friday" translates to "Estudiábamos juntos cada viernes."
- "The house was big and modern" is "La casa era grande y moderna."
- "It was cold" translates to "Hacía frío."
- "They were singing in the choir yesterday" is rendered as "Cantaban en el coro ayer."
- "It was twelve o’clock" translates to "Era doce."
- "Jaime was cleaning when the phone rang" translates to "Jaime limpiaba cuando sonó el teléfono."
- "When I was young I played the drums" is "Cuando era joven tocaba la batería."
- "Isabella used to love to bake cakes" translates to "A Isabella encantaba hornear pasteles."
- "She was very pretty and tall" translates to "Era muy guapa y alta."
- The question "Did you (plural) used to live in that house?" is "¿Vivíais en esa casa?"
Key Grammar Points
- Use of the imperfect tense for ongoing or habitual actions in the past, such as "estudiábamos" and "cantaban."
- Descriptive adjectives in the past, like "grande" and "moderna," to describe nouns.
- Specific phrasing for stating time, indicated by "era" for "it was."
Cultural Context
- The use of "cada viernes" indicates routine, which is common in Spanish-speaking cultures.
- Reflects everyday activities, creating connections with personal experiences through music and family life.
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Test your knowledge on the conjugation of regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs in Spanish. This quiz focuses on the imperfect tense and requires you to identify verb endings for different subject pronouns. Perfect for beginners wanting to master the basics of Spanish verbs.
