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
Imperfecto o Pretérito.
¿El pretérito o el imperfecto?
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.
Preterite vs Imperfect
Preterite vs Imperfect. Preterite - is often used to: Tell the beginning or end of a past action Tell the beginning or end of a past action –La película.
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.
El Imperfecto y 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.
Preterite or Imperfect? Youve probably realized that Spanish has lots of tricky pairs: Ser/Estar Por/Para Masculine/Feminine Saber/Conocer Heres another.
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 Imperfecto y El Pretérito
Pretérito / Imperfecto n In general, the preterite shows a completed action in the past, and the imperfect shows an ongoing or repeated action in the.
EL PRETÉRITO vs EL IMPERFECTO Narrating in the Past.
El Imperfecto When referring to the past, there are two verb tenses in Spanish. They are used depending on the type of events and actions being described.
Para hablar del pasado. Para referir a las acciones, las situaciones y los eventos del pasado.
LOS USOS DEL IMPERFECTO Y DEL PRETÉRITO. Los usos del imperfecto en general “was doing something” “used to do something” “did something” – long term.
El Pretérito e El Imperfecto. Repaso – El Pretérito El preterito is a past tense, used for actions that are viewed as completed. Regular Preterit Verb.
¿Pretérito o imperfecto?
The decision which past tense to use depends on the message that the speaker wishes to convey.
EL PRETÉRITO Y EL IMPERFECTO ¿CUÁL ES LA DIFERENCIA?
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.
¡para empezar! 2 de marzo Conjugate the following verbs in the IMPERFECT!!! él / bailar yo / vivir ellos / cantar nosotros / comer tú / hablar bailaba.
Uses of the preterite vs. imperfect We use it to talk about an action or series of actions completed in the past. Examples: Llegó a la casa, preparó.
El imperfecto y el pretérito
- actions completed at a specific time
PRETERITE VS. IMPERFECT When to use these past tenses.
Los verbos-AR Los verbos-ER/IRLos verbos-ER/IR Los verbos-ARPretérito Imperfecto.
Usando los dos tiempos verbales juntos.  Fecha: el martes, el 9 de octubre Escribe los verbos en el tiempo imperfecto. 1) Pablo (mirar) 2) Nosotros (ir)
EL PRÉTERITO. Some words and phrases indicate specific time frames, and therefore signal the use of the preterite.
Preterite = happened once = completed past action Imperfect = ongoing in the past = something that was.
REPASEMOS LA TAREA COMPLETE - la prueba “QUIA” (imperfect quiz)
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.
Examen de Práctica 2: Pretérito e Imperfecto Gramática. Write the rules for Preterite and Imperfect. Preterite 1.Beginning or end of action. 2.Over and.
Use the imperfect to describe habitual or customary acts in the past. (used to) De niño, jugaba fútbol todos los días. (As a child, I used to play soccer.
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.
E L PRETÉRITO VS EL IMPERFECTO Español IV. U SOS DEL PRETÉRITO Actions that began Anoche jugamos el partido a las ocho. Actions that ended El partido.
Preterite vs. Imperfect Chapter 2. Esp 33/9/13 Hoy es el tres de septiembre. Objective: – Students will be able to distinguish between when to use the.
EL IMPERFECTO V EL PRETERITO
Ayer (yesterday) Preterite. Frecuentemente (Frequently) imperfect.
Preterite -ar. The preterite tense is used to refer to actions that occurred at a fixed point in time. I called at 1:00. I called at 1:00. Llamé a la.
PRETERITE VS. IMPERFECT
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.
Preterite vs. Imperfect.  When speaking about the past, you can use either the preterite or the imperfect, depending on the sentence and the meaning.
Preterite vs. Imperfect (Part II)
¿Qué hicieron durante sus fines de semana? Yo jugué el frisbee con mis amigos. Yo estudié mucho.
Preterite vs. Imperfect. El imperfecto  DESCRIBES THE SETTING OF THE STORY  IS AN ANTICIPATED EVENT in a story in the past (incomplete action)  Continuous,
EL IMPERFECTO EL PRETÉRITO 1.Expresses a past action that was occurring or was in progress, with NO EMPHASIS on the beginning or end of the action. El.
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
¿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.
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.
Use the Imperfect to express: 1. Continuous action in the past or an action that has no indication of beginning or end. Manuel a la escuela en pie. (ir)iba.
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.
E L PRETÉRITO VS EL IMPERFECTO Español II. U SOS DEL PRETÉRITO Completed action (it’s done/over) One time event “BAM” El comió cinco pizzas ayer. Yo terminé.
Ahora: ¿Dónde compras una camisa? ¿Cuánto cuesta la camisa? ¿Cómo pagas?
Preterite Vs. Imperfect Spanish II. When to Use the Preterite When an action was completed When an action was completed at a specific time When an action.
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.
El Pretérito: ¿Cuándo se usa? UIEI – Pretérito vs. Imperfecto Isolated actions Completed “one-time” actions (ed) Yo toqué la guitarra ayer. (por + amount.
Module 6: Preterite vs. Imperfect Both are actions that took place in the PAST.
Unidad 4 Lección 1 Preterite vs. Imperfect
Uses of the Imperfect & Preterite  We use the imperfect to describe habitual or repeated events in the past.  We use the preterite to describe a particular.
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.
Imperfect vs. Preterite. DescriptionAction Ongoing Repeated Completed/ Sequential Anticipated Preterit #Not Specified#Specified PreteritImperfect Verb.
Spanish 2.  Most mental processes involve or require a duration of time to complete.
Preterite A ge (Tenía ____años) P hysical condition (cansado) A ppearance (era, llevaba) W eather (hacía, llovía) T ime/date (era, eran) A ctions in progress.
Preterite vs. Imperfect Usage