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The Preterite
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When is the Preterite Used? An action that was completed in the past. 1. Ayer, ella comío en Chili’s. Yesterday, she ate at Chili’s. An action that was completed at a specific time 1. Mi madre regresó a las tres. My mother returned at three.
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When is the Preterite Used? Actions or events that started and ended in the past. Actions that occur only one time. Yo regresé a la casa, miré la televisión, y hablé con mi hermano. I returned home, watched television, and talked to my brother.
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-Car, -Gar, -Zar -Verbos que terminan en –car c para qu: explicar – expliqué Verbos que terminan en –gar g para gu: pegar - pegué Verbos que terminan en –zar z para c: abrazar - abracé
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Irregular Verbs Estos verbos tienen una forma diferente. No tienen accentos.
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Verbs with Special Meaning in the Preterite Conocer – to meet Saber – to find out, discover Poder – to manage Querer – to refuse (In negative sentences) Querer – to try Tener – to receive, get
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The Imperfect
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When to use the Imperfect Tense: Habits or customs in the past. Describe people, animals, things – descriptive situations To tell age, dates, days, names, hours What had been happening (Hacía + time + imperfect) Temporary condition of being Actions in progress interrupted by another action To tell stories
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Helpful sites http://www.spanishdict.com/topics/show/ 64 http://www.spanishdict.com/topics/show/ 64 http://www.drlemon.com/Grammar/pretv simp.html http://www.drlemon.com/Grammar/pretv simp.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMoI ZomZG0Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMoI ZomZG0Q
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