Preterite v. Imperfect

Front

When talking about how someone felt, use_________

Back

The Imperfect

Front

When talking about something that you and your friends always used to do, use the _________

Back

Imperfect

Front

When saying (in Spanish) that I went to my friend's house yesterday, use the ____________.

Back

Preterite

Front

Which past tense is used for single, completed actions?

Back

pretérito

Front

Which past tense is used for abrupt or sudden actions? Options: pretérito, imperfecto

Back

pretérito

Front

Which past tense is used for repeated or habitual actions?

Back

imperfecto

Front

Which past tense is used for ongoing or in-progress actions?

Back

imperfecto

Front

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

Back

imperfecto

Front

Which past tense is used when there is a specific end or beginning?

Back

pretérito

Front

Which past tense is used when there is NO specific end or beginning?

Back

imperfecto