Pretérito vs. imperfecto

When would we use el pretérito? Check all that apply.

• when a past action is habitual/repeated

• one time actions

• when a past action has a specified beginning start and end time

• when explaining chronological events

When do we use el imperfecto? Check all that apply.

• when the action is not finished/on-going

• when describing weather

• when that action interrupts another

• when describing wants/needs/desires/ beliefs

Cierto o falso:

The imperfect tense is used when describing emotions and appearance in the past.

• cierto

• falso

Cierto o falso:

When talking about age in the past, we use el pretérito.

• cierto

• falso

Which tense applies to talking about date and time?

• el pretérito

• el imperfecto

Check all key words that trigger el pretérito

• una vez

• a menudo

• ayer

• el año pasado

• siempre

Check all key words that trigger el imperfecto

• esta mañana

• todos los días

• a veces

• anoche

• frecuentemente