Using the preterite and imperfect tenses!!! Now that we know two forms used for the past tense, the preterite and the imperfect. Lets look at how each.

El Pretérito y El Imperfecto
preterite vs imperfect
Preterite or Imperfect? Youve probably realized that Spanish has lots of tricky pairs: Ser/estar Por/para Masculine/feminine Heres another one: Preterite/imperfect.
El imperfecto Los verbos -AR.
Pretérito vs. Imperfecto En español Pretérito Lets review some of the main uses of the preterite. This verb tense is used when we talk about a past action.
Preterit vs Imperfect Spanish Preterit or Imperfect? Youve probably realized that Spanish has lots of tricky pairs: Ser/estar Por/para Masculine/feminine.
REPASO EXAMEN FINAL SEMESTRE 2 CLICK HERE TO SEE CONJUGATIONS El Pretérito.
El Pretérito y El Imperfecto. Here are the reasons to use the imperfect tense: On going action (something that was happening) Yo estudiaba cuando mi hermano.
El Pretérito y El Imperfecto
Preterite or Imperfect? Youve probably realized that Spanish has lots of tricky pairs: Ser/estar Por/para Masculine/feminine Heres another one: Preterite/imperfect.
Los usos del pretérito y el imperfecto
Háganlo ahora-complete in pairs Hagan una lista de palabras que indican que tienen que usar el imperfecto Hagan una lista de palabras que indican que.
El Pretérito y El Imperfecto Unidad 3. In Spanish two past tenses are used. How do we know when to use the preterite tense and when to use the imperfect.
Preterit VS Imperfect Spanish 3. El Pretérito If the action started and ended at a definite time. Yo vi una película anoche. Ella fue a Puerto Rico el.
The decision which past tense to use depends on the message that the speaker wishes to convey.
HABLANDO EN EL PASADO El pretérito. The preterit tense is a ____ ACTION tense. It is used to say what HAPPENED It is used to tell of an action that was.
Cap. 10, Sec. 30. Peterite p. 319  beginning/end of a past action El partido empezó a las dos. Cuando la fiesta terminó, todos salieron.  completed.
The Imperfect another way of talking about the past.
Present Perfect Pluperfect (Past Perfect)
Preterite v. Imperfect Grammar essential #84. Preterite A verb tense in which actions are done and over – never to be repeated. Once the action is done,
Preterite vs.Imperfect Monica Argentina Preterite and Imperfect endings Differences between Preterite and Imperfect Example 1Example 2 Spanish rap Preterite.
PRETERITE VS. IMPERFECT When to use these past tenses.
REPASEMOS LA TAREA La Hormiga y el Saltamontes
Spanish 4/4 Honors. Háganlo ahora Form the past participle (ado, ido). Remember, there are irregular past participles too. 1. Hablar 2. Tener 3. Escribir.
Lunes el ocho de diciembre Arregla (fix) los errores gramaticales 1.María se ahogaron _ sus hijos 2.Juan empezó _ ignoraba _ María 3.Una mujer ___ se llamaba.
VERBOS Nombre: ____________________ el tres de noviembre de dos mil catorce.
Chapter 10: El pretérito versus El Imperfecto Ven Conmigo Level 2 May 10, 2013.
LA TAREA COMPLETE - EJERCICIO A en la página 105 FOR EACH DRAWING, WRITE ONE SENTENCE IN THE IMPERFECT AND ONE SENTENCE IN THE PRETERIT Utilicen los apuntes.
REPASEMOS LA TAREA COMPLETE - la prueba “QUIA” (imperfect quiz)
¿Dos acciones en una oración: pretérito o imperfecto?
PRETÉRITO S.I.M.B.A SEQUENCE of events(I woke up, brushed my teeth and took a shower) INTERRUPTION: an action interrupts an ongoing action(I was watching.
Dos Acciones en una Oración
Español 3 Sra. Carpinella.  Because each tense is used for very specific things, there are some key words that indicate whether you would use the imperfect.
HABLANDO EN EL PASADO El pretérito. The preterite tense is a ___ ACTION tense. It is used to say what HAPPENED It is used to tell of an action that was.
LA TAREA ESTUDIEN – preterit and imperfect quiz be sure to know: verb endings (sheets in plastic protectors) all regulars PLUS imperfect irregulars ser.
The Imperfect Tense: Regular-Irregular Verbs Page 42 – Chapter 1 Realidades 3.
Chapter 10: El pretérito versus El Imperfecto Ven Conmigo Level 2 May 10, 2013.
PRETERITE VS. IMPERFECT
El Pretérito y El Imperfecto To understand the use of Imperfect tense. To understand the use of Imperfect tense. To review the preterit tense.To review.
Imperfect Tense -AR Verbs. Notes  In Spanish there are two simple past tenses: the preterite and the imperfect.  The preterite is used to state an action.
Imperfect VS Preterite. El pretérito en términos generales “El pretérito” is used for actions in the past that are seen as completed. Juan habló por dos.
El Pretérito y El Imperfecto Español III. In Spanish two past tenses are used. How do we know when to use the preterite tense and when to use the imperfect.
NEW PAGE IN BINDER SEPARATE YOUR PAGE DOWN MIDDLE. PRETERITE ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE IMPERFECT ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE.
 Simple, isolated action that is totally completed in the past (happened once)  Beginning or end of action  Happened a specific number of times  Happened.
Preterite vs. Imperfect (Part II)
Preterite vs imperfect the Spanish past tense…
Preterite vs. Imperfect. El imperfecto  DESCRIBES THE SETTING OF THE STORY  IS AN ANTICIPATED EVENT in a story in the past (incomplete action)  Continuous,
The Imperfect In this presentation, we will look at another way of talking about the past.
Español 2-2 Sra. Carpinella El imperfecto. In Spanish, there are two simple past tenses: the preterite and the imperfect. The preterite is used to state.
The Preterite Tense. USES  To talk about specific actions completed at a specific time in the past. Example: Ayer yo fui al cine. Example: Ayer yo fui.
¿Preterite vs Imperfect?. El pretérito y el imperfecto the wavy line represents the IMPERFECT I M P E X R F E C T the X represents the PRETERITE.
El Pretérito y El Imperfecto. Imperfect: I was speaking, I used to speak hablaba hablabas hablaba hablábamo s hablaban comía comías comía comíamos comí.
El pretérito You may remember reading about the use of the preterit- that it is used for “completed actions”. The acronym SOFIA will help you remember.
Grammar Point: Preterite of -ar verbs Yo -é Nosotros Nosotras -amos ___ y yo Tú -aste Ud. Él -ó Ella 1 person 1 thing Uds. Ellos -aron Ellas 2+ people.
El Pretérito y El Imperfecto Español III. In Spanish two past tenses are used. How do we know when to use the preterite tense and when to use the imperfect.
Past tense: Preterite & Imperfect.  (Yo) Estaba – I was (Tú) Estabas – You were (Él/Ella/Usted) Estaba – He/ She/ It was (Nosotros/as) Estábamos.
Preterite of –AR verbs The Simple Past Tense. In English Tense refers to when an action takes place. Many verbs are spelled differently in the past tense.
The preterite vs. the imperfect Preterite single, completed action Marta dio una fiesta de sorpresa para su marido. ○ can be a specific time frame in.
PRETERITE VS. IMPERFECT When to use these past tenses.
CALENTAMIENTO HOY ES MARTES, EL 12 DE ENERO Identifiquen
EL PRÉTERITO O EL IMPERFECTO. USES OF THE PRETERITE Simple, isolated action that is totally completed in the past (happened once) Ayer fui a la tienda.
Vámonos Write out the following sentences in Spanish and English. 1)Anoche, yo comí con mi familia. 2)Cuando yo era niña, siempre comía con mi familia.
The preterite and imperfect used together Narrating in the past.
El Imperfecto. *The imperfect tense is used to describe something that was not perfected or not completed in the past.
El PRETÉRITO Y EL IMPERFECTO. PRETERITO This verb tense is used when:  We talk about a past action that happened ONE time (single events) EX: Ella compró.
Capítulo 7 20 of To express an action that began and ended at a specific time in the past you use the ____________. The endings of the preterite.
Spanish 2.  Most mental processes involve or require a duration of time to complete.
Imperfecto.
preterite vs imperfect