Preterite vs. Imperfect
Preterite Describes a particular or specific event Describes a well defined action or event that happened at a specific point in time Represents past actions
Imperfect Describes habitual or repeated events in the past Describes ongoing actions or events Describes the circumstances and conditions surrounding the action Circumstances and conditions may refer to: Time, weather, Attitudes, beliefs Age Physical Appearance Mental or emotional state
Expressions Expressions often used with the preterite are: una vez el sábado pasado un día esta mañana anoche Expressions often used with the imperfect are: siempre los sábados todos los días a menudo