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Uses of Imperfect Tense
- The imperfect tense in Spanish is used for actions in progress in the past, habitual actions, and describing past ongoing situations.
- It contrasts with the preterite, which interrupts the imperfect to indicate specific completed actions.
Master AR Verb Endings
- Memorize the AR verb endings for imperfect: aba, abas, aba, ábamos, abais, aban.
- Use these endings to conjugate AR verbs like 'hablar' to talk about past actions.
ER and IR Verb Endings Match
- ER and IR verbs share the same endings in the imperfect tense: ía, ías, ía, íamos, íais, ían.
- Practice with verbs like 'comer' and 'beber' for correct imperfect conjugation.