Preterite Conjugation
What ending is used for -er verb, when expressing something "we" did?
-imos
What ending is used for -ar verb, when expressing something "I" did?
-aba
When do you use the preterite?
When expressing a specific time or event that happened in the past
How do you say, "I have to"
Tener que
In front
Delante
What ending is used for -ar verb, when expressing something "they" did?
-aron
What ending is used for -ar verb, when expressing something "she" did?
-aba
When do you the imperfect?
When expressing past actions that are ongoing, habitual, or do not have a specific beginning and end
How do you say, "I should"
Debo
Behind
Detras
What ending is used for -ar verb, when expressing something "she" did?
-ó
What ending is used for -ar verb, when expressing something "they" did?
-aban
Imperfect or preterite?
I always run
Imperfect
(not a specific time)
How do you say, "One has to"
Hay que
There
Allí
What ending is used for -ir verb, when expressing something "they" did?
-ieron
What ending is used for -ar verb, when expressing something "you" (informal) did?
-abas
Imperfect or preterite?
I went to Hawaii last summer
Preterite
(last summer is specific)
Translate:
She has to cut the grass
Tiene que cortar el césped
Outside (of)
Fuera (de)
What ending is used for -er verb, when expressing something "you"(informal) did?
-aste
What ending is used for -ar verb, when expressing something "we" did?
-ábamos
Imperfect or preterite?
I still eat dinner at 7 p.m.
Imperfect
(ongoing past action)
Translate:
You should set the table
Debes poner la mesa
Around
Alrededor