Spanish 2 Preterite vs. Imperfect

Front

What is the meaning of conocer in the preterite (conoció)?

Back

to meet

Front

What is the meaning of conocer in the imperfect (conocía)?

Back

to know (past tense)

Front

What is the meaning of querer in the preterite (quiso)?

Back

to try

Front

What is the meaning of querer in the imperfect (quería)?

Back

to want (past tense)

Front

What is the meaning of no querer in the preterite (no quiso)?

Back

to refuse

Front

What is the meaning of no querer in the imperfect (no quería)?

Back

to not want (past tense)

Front

What is the meaning of saber in the preterite (supo)?

Back

to find out

Front

What is the meaning of saber in the imperfect (sabía)?

Back

to know (past tense)

Front

What is the meaning of poder in the preterite (pudo)?

Back

to succeed

Front

What is the meaning of poder in the imperfect (podía)?

Back

to be able (past tense)