Preterite vs. Imperfect

Front

The action being interrupted is...

Back

imperfect

Front

We use preterite to talk about past events that have a definite ending.

Back

that have a definite ending

Front

The interrupting action is...

Back

preterite

Front

"We were telling a story" - preterite or imperfect?

Back

imperfect

Front

"Daniela brought the gift" - preterite or imperfect?

Back

preterite

Front

We use imperfect to talk about past events that are ongoing.

Back

Imperfect tense is used for ongoing past events.

Front

Pablo hacía el almuerzo cuando su esposa le _____________ (traer) Chipotle.

Back

trajo

Front

Los estudiantes ______________ (pelear) en la clase cuando la maestra les gritó.

Back

peleaban

Front

Imperfect -ar verb endings are...

Back

aba, abas, aba, ábamos, abais, aban

Front

Imperfect -er/-ir verb endings are...

Back

ía, ías, ía, íamos, íais, ían