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The Imperfect: Setting the Scene
B1 • Grammar
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What is the imperfect? ⏳
Section 1/3The imperfect describes repeated or ongoing past actions ('used to'), unlike the preterite which describes one-off completed events. Often translated as 'used to' or 'was -ing'.
Cuando era niño, jugaba al fútbol.
When I was a child, I used to play football.
Mientras estudiaba, sonaba la música.
While I studied, the music played.
Vivíamos en Madrid.
We used to live in Madrid.
New words
recordar · to rememberjugar · to playviajar · to travel