Imperfect and Preterit
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When do you use the imperfect and preterit tenses?
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updated Apr 17, 2012
posted by Scooper11
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Scooper, this is a very big question, do as Katy says, go away and study.. It's endless! - annierats, Apr 17, 2012
Annierats, you crack me up! - 005faa61, Apr 17, 2012
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The imperfect was habitual or started in the past but is touching the present.
The preterit was done in the past and was completed. grammar lesson on imperfect
You can enter "preteret and imperfect" in the search box under "ask a question" and you will get many more answers from the many, many threads and questions posted on this subject.
There are also several video lessons on this under the 'learn' section.
Here is a link to one of the threads. I would especially note the answer from Lazarus. He is very thorough.
updated Apr 17, 2012
edited by katydew
posted by katydew
Good answer, unless you want to write a book! - annierats, Apr 17, 2012
No, I am waiting for Cordobesa's book - katydew, Apr 17, 2012
