Spanish: Imperfect Tense
Master the Spanish imperfect tense for habitual past actions, descriptions, and background narration.
Study these flashcards with spaced repetition
Track your progress, master difficult cards, and export to Anki. Free to start.
Start Studying — FreeFlashcards in This Deck
What are the endings for regular -ar verbs in the imperfect tense?
-aba, -abas, -aba, -ábamos, -abais, -aban
What are the endings for regular -er and -ir verbs in the imperfect tense?
-ía, -ías, -ía, -íamos, -íais, -ían
Conjugate the irregular verb 'ser' (to be) for the 'yo' form in the imperfect.
era
Conjugate the irregular verb 'ir' (to go) for the 'nosotros' form in the imperfect.
íbamos
Conjugate the irregular verb 'ver' (to see) for the 'él/ella' form in the imperfect.
veía
What does the time expression 'siempre' mean, and which past tense does it usually trigger?
It means 'always' and usually triggers the imperfect tense.
When describing someone's age in the past (e.g., 'I was ten years old'), which tense is used?
The imperfect tense (e.g., 'Tenía diez años').
How do you say 'We used to eat' or 'We were eating' using the verb 'comer'?
Comíamos
Which tense is used to describe the weather or set the scene in a story?
The imperfect tense.
Translate 'I used to go to the park every day' into Spanish.
Iba al parque todos los días.
+10 more cards — sign up to see all
Frequently Asked Questions
How many flashcards are in this Spanish: Imperfect Tense deck?
This deck contains 20 flashcards with a mix of difficulty levels: 6 easy, 10 medium, and 4 hard cards.
Is this flashcard deck free to use?
Yes! You can study these flashcards for free with our spaced repetition system. Create a free account to track your progress and save your study history.
Can I export these flashcards to Anki?
Pro users can export any deck to Anki (.apkg format) with one click. Free users can export to CSV. Start studying for free and upgrade when you need Anki export.
What is spaced repetition?
Spaced repetition is a study technique that shows you cards at increasing intervals based on how well you know them. Cards you struggle with appear more often, while mastered cards are shown less frequently. This is proven to be one of the most effective ways to memorize information.
Related Flashcard Decks
Ready to study?
Create a free account and start studying these flashcards with spaced repetition.
Get Started — Free