1. Page 44 – Chapter 1 Realidades 3
Uses of the Imperfect
Page 44 – Chapter 1 Realidades 3

2. Uses of the Imperfect
You have learned to use the imperfect tense to describe something that used to take place regularly.
You also use the imperfect…
To describe people, places, and situations in the past:
Hacía mucho calor. El estadio estaba lleno. Los espectadores gritaban.

3. Uses of the Imperfect
Use the imperfect to talk about a past action that was continuous or that kept happening. (habitual action)
Los atletas se entrenaban en el gimnasio.

4. Uses of the Imperfect
Also use the imperfect to describe the date, time, age, and weather in the past:
Era el 5 de noviembre.
Eran las seis de la mañana pero ya hacía calor.