Past vs. Imperfect
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When would I use past tense and when would I use imperfect tense? Any help is appreciated, but I would prefer specific answers and examples to help me understand the differences. Thank you so much!
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updated Nov 26, 2012
posted by darkchesslord98
Hi and welcome to the forum. - francobollo, Nov 26, 2012
Did you ever learn the mechanics of English grammar? There's less distraction learning first about your own langage and it forms the base for grammar of other languages. - geofc, Nov 26, 2012
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Please click on this link, which contains a thorough explanation on the subject.
updated Nov 26, 2012
posted by francobollo
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Past is done and dusted. Imperfect was being done and may or may not have finished yet, we don't know the present status.
Past." I made 13 picture frames for my wife in the last 3 weeks." - " Durante las últimas 3 semanas, hice 13 marcos para mi esposa."
Imperfect. "Up to yesterday I was still making picture frames for my wife." - "Hasta ayer estaba todavía haciendo marcos para mi señora."
updated Nov 26, 2012
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posted by geofc
