Imperfect SG

What is the imperfect tense in Spanish?

The imperfect is one of the two ways we use past tense in Spanish.

What are three key rules for the imperfect tense conjugation?

There are no stem changers, there are only 3 irregulars, and some conjugations have accent marks.

What does the acronym DOCTOR stand for in relation to the verb 'ser'?

Descriptions, Occupations, Characteristics, Time/Date, Origin/Nationality, Relationships.

What does 'hacer compras en línea' mean?

To shop online.

What does WATERS stand for in writing analysis?

WATERS stands for Weather, Age, Time, Emotion, Repetition, and Setting or Description.

What does CHEATED represent in writing analysis?

CHEATED stands for Characteristic, Health, Emotion, Age, Time, Endless activity, and Date.

What is the Spanish term for 'often'?

a menudo

What is the Spanish term for 'generally'?

generalmente

What is the Spanish term for 'at times'?

a veces

What is the Spanish term for 'normally'?

normalmente

What is the Spanish term for 'sometimes'?

algunas veces

What is the Spanish term for 'while'?

mientras

What is the Spanish term for 'almost never'?

casi nunca

What is the Spanish translation for 'every day'?

todos los días (and its variations)

What is the Spanish term for 'almost always'?

casi siempre

What does 'cuando era niño/a' mean in English?

when I was a kid

What is the Spanish term for 'from time to time'?

de vez en cuando

What does 'de niño/a' translate to in English?

as a child

What is the Spanish translation for 'in general'?

por lo general

What does 'de pequeño/a' mean in English?

when I was little

What are the AR imperfect verb endings for the first person singular?

-aba

What are the AR imperfect verb endings for the first person plural?

-ábamos

What are the AR imperfect verb endings for the second person singular?

-abas

What are the AR imperfect verb endings for the third person singular?

-aba

What are the AR imperfect verb endings for the third person plural?

-aban

What are the ER/IR imperfect verb endings for the first person singular?

-ía

What are the ER/IR imperfect verb endings for the first person plural?

-íamos

What are the ER/IR imperfect verb endings for the second person singular?

-ías

What are the ER/IR imperfect verb endings for the third person singular?

-ía

What are the ER/IR imperfect verb endings for the third person plural?

-ían

What is the Spanish verb for 'to be'?

ser

What is the Spanish verb for 'to go'?

ir

What is the Spanish verb for 'to see'?

ver

What is the first person singular form of 'ser' in the imperfect tense?

era

What is the first person plural form of 'ser' in the imperfect tense?

éramos

What is the second person singular form of 'ser' in the imperfect tense?

eras

What is the second person singular form of 'ir' in the imperfect tense?

ibas

What is the third person singular form of 'ir' in the imperfect tense?

iba

What is the first person plural form of 'ir' in the imperfect tense?

íbamos

What is the third person plural form of 'ir' in the imperfect tense?

iban

What is the first person singular form of 'ver' in the imperfect tense?

veía

What is the first person plural form of 'ver' in the imperfect tense?

veíamos

What is the second person singular form of 'ver' in the imperfect tense?

veías

What is the third person singular form of 'ver' in the imperfect tense?

veía

What is the third person plural form of 'ver' in the imperfect tense?

veían

What is the third person plural form of 'ser' in the imperfect tense?

eran

What is the Spanish word for 'yesterday'?

ayer

What does 'anteayer' mean in English?

the day before yesterday

What is the Spanish phrase for 'suddenly'?

de repente

What is the Spanish word for 'last night'?

anoche

How do you say 'a week ago' in Spanish?

hace una semana

What is the translation for 'this morning' in Spanish?

esta mañana

How do you say 'last Monday' in Spanish?

el lunes pasado

What is the Spanish phrase for 'last week'?

la semana pasada

What does 'a tiempo' mean in English?

on time

What is the Spanish word for 'late'?

tarde

What is the Spanish verb for 'to buy'?

comprar

What is the Spanish verb for 'to live'?

vivir

What is the Spanish verb for 'to eat'?

comer

What is the Spanish verb for 'to go'?

ir

What is the Spanish verb for 'to be'?

ser

What is the Spanish verb for 'to have'?

tener

What is another verb for 'to be' in Spanish?

estar

What is the Spanish verb for 'to walk/stroll'?

andar

What does 'saber' mean in English?

to know (facts/information)

What is the Spanish verb for 'to be able to'?

poder

What is the Spanish verb for 'to put/place'?

poner

What is the auxiliary verb 'to have' in Spanish?

haber

What does 'querer' mean?

to want

What is the Spanish verb for 'to make/do'?

hacer

What is the Spanish verb for 'to come'?

venir

What is the Spanish verb for 'to drive'?

conducir

What is the Spanish verb for 'to produce'?

producir

What is the Spanish verb for 'to translate'?

traducir

What does 'traer' mean in English?

to bring

What is the Spanish verb for 'to say'?

decir

What is the Spanish verb for 'to read'?

leer

What does 'creer' mean in English?

to believe

What is the Spanish verb for 'to hear'?

oír

What is the Spanish verb for 'to see'?

ver

What is the Spanish verb for 'to give'?

dar

What is the Spanish verb for 'to take out'?

sacar

What is the Spanish verb for 'to touch/play (instrument)'?

tocar

What is the Spanish verb for 'to search/look for'?

buscar

How do you say 'to pay' in Spanish?

pagar

What is the Spanish verb for 'to arrive'?

llegar

What does 'jugar' mean in English?

to play (a game/sport)

What is the Spanish verb for 'to start/begin'?

empezar

What is another verb for 'to start/begin' in Spanish?

comenzar

What is the Spanish verb for 'to study'?

estudiar

What is the Spanish verb for 'to sleep'?

dormir

What is the Spanish verb for 'to sing'?

cantar

How do you say 'to rest' in Spanish?

descansar

What is the Spanish verb for 'to run'?

correr

What is the Spanish verb for 'to swim'?

nadar

What is the Spanish verb for 'to practice'?

practicar

What is the Spanish verb for 'to leave/go out'?

salir

What is the Spanish verb for 'to dance'?

bailar

What is the Spanish verb for 'to cook'?

cocinar

What is the Spanish verb for 'to travel'?

viajar