Verbs in Preterite and Imperfect Tenses

These flashcards cover the meanings of various verbs in both the preterite and imperfect tenses.

What does 'conocer' mean in the preterite tense?

Met for the first time.

What does 'saber' mean in the preterite tense?

Found out.

What does 'costar' mean in the imperfect tense?

It cost (before purchasing it).

What does 'poder' mean in the imperfect tense?

Able to do something.

What does 'no poder' mean in the imperfect tense?

Not able and did not do it.

What does 'querer' mean in the imperfect tense?

Wanted.

What does 'no querer' mean in the imperfect tense?

Did not want to.

What does 'tener que' mean in the preterite tense?

Had to do something (and did it).

What does 'saber' mean in the imperfect tense?

Knew.

What does 'costar' mean in the preterite tense?

It cost (after purchasing it).

What does 'poder' mean in the preterite tense?

Able to do something and did it.

What does 'no poder' mean in the preterite tense?

Not able and did not do it.

What does 'querer' mean in the preterite tense?

Tried.

What does 'no querer' mean in the preterite tense?

Refused to and did not do it.