Preterito v. Imperfecto

Front

The____is used for actions in the past that are seen as completed.

Back

preterite

Front

The___implies that the past action had a definite beginning and definite end.

Back

preterite

Front

The_____is used for actions in the past that are not seen as completed

Back

imperfect

Front

Use of the____implies that the past action did not have a definite beginning or a definite end.

Back

imperfect

Front

What tense do these endings belong to?
-é -aste -ó -amos -aron

Back

preterite

Front

What tense do these endings belong to?
-aba -abas -aba -ábamos -aban

Back

imperfect

Front

Which past tense is used for repeated or habitual actions?

Back

imperfecto

Front

Which past tense "sets the scene" or provides background information?"

Back

imperfecto

Front

Age

Back

imperfect

Front

ongoing past action

Back

imperfect