Spanish Preterite vs Imperfect Quiz

Past Tenses

• The Simple Past tense is used to describe habitual actions or background information in the past.
• The Simple Past tense is typically used for specific actions or events that have a defined beginning and end in the past.
• The Past Continuous tense is often used for describing emotional, physical, or mental states in the past.
• The Past Continuous tense is generally used for actions that were in progress or were ongoing in the past.

Test your knowledge of when to use preterite and imperfect tenses in Spanish. Explore the differences between habitual actions, specific events, emotional states, and ongoing actions in the past.