She used to speak.
Ella hablaba.
I used to eat
Yo comía
What do the 3 irregular verbs mean in the past?
Ser = was/were
Ir = used to go
Ver = used to see
It was hot.
Hacía calor. Weather
She was 16 years old. Age
They used to sing.
Ellos cantaban.
Toño and I used to make
Toño y yo hacíamos
What are the forms of Ver?
Veía, Veías, Veía, Veíamos, Veíais, Veían
It was Thursday.
Era el jueves. Date/Days
Eran las dos de la mañana.
It was two in the morning. Time
We used to dance.
Nosotros bailábamos.
Marta used to write
Marta escribía
What are the forms of Ir?
Iba, Ibas, Iba, Íbamos, Ibais, Iban
The house was red.
La casa era roja. Description
We were happy. Emotion
You (informal/ singular) used to play (games)
Tú jugabas
You (singular/formal) used to drink
Usted bebía
What are the forms of Ser in order?
Era, Eras, Era, Éramos, Erais, Eran
She was listening.
Ella escuchaba./ Ella estaba escuchando. In progress
Ellos veían la película mientras ella leía la revista.
They were watching the movie while she was reading the magazine. Simultaneous Action
You (informal/ plural/ Spain) used to play (instruments)
Vosotros tocábais
You guys (not Spain) used to live
Ustedes vivían
What are the 3 irregular verbs?
Ser, Ir and Ver
The paper was on the table.
El papel estaba en la mesa. Location
Marcos no sabía la respuesta.
Marcos didn't know the response. Mental Action