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Morę Ab out the Preterit and the Imperfect
Here are some expressions associated with the use of the imperfect:
while
many times normally generally always
every morning, afternoon . . . every month, year...
a menudo a veces algunas veces cada di a, cada noche eon frecuencia const antenie nte de costumbre de vez en cuando freeuentemente generalmente
often, frequently
at times
sometimes
each day, each night
frequently, often
eon standy
usually
from time to time
frequently
generally
mientras muchas veces normalmente por lo generał siempre
todas las mananas, tardes... todos los meses, anos...
fEl preterito o el imperfecto ? Remember: the choice of the imperfect or thepreteńt can sometimes be determined by the idea you wish to convey. Focus on the naturę of the verbs and the expressions of time to help you choose the appropriate tense.
1. Ellos no_ (saber) bailar el tango.
2. <{Que hora_ (ser) cuando salieron tus hermanas?
3. Anteanoche Elsa_ (dar) un paseo por el centro.
4. ^Cuanto tiempo tu_ (observar) los planetas eon el telescopio?
5. Felix_ (llegar) al concierto a las nueve,_ (sentarse) y de repente
_ (irse).
6. Elena y Rosa_ (ver) muchas peliculas todos los fines de semana.
Los domingos. En espahol. El domingo, ies tu dla fcwońto tambien ? Tip: use the Spanish preteńt for each verb in italics.
1. Sunday was my favorite day of the week. I would wake up late and read the newspaper in bed.
2. That Sunday was different. _
3. I got up early, got dressed quickly, and left to ride my bike around the neighborhood (el barrio).