No tenia tiempo

Question

Hello

Could you tell me if I've used the proper tenses in this sentence?

No tenía tiempo para ver el museo cuando estaba en Londres.

I chose exactly those, because my teacher told me we should use the imperfect when we describe a situation. There is no further context here, it's just a single question.

Thanks

Personally, if you took a trip to London, and didn't have time when you were there, and are saying that to someone now that you are back, I would have used preterit throughout- but I am interested in seeing a native speaker opinion. :) - bosquederoble, Apr 20, 2017

Answer 1

If you used to be in London and are speaking about something habitual it is correct. The meaning is that when you lived or used to stay in London you were too busy to go to the museum .

If you are speaking about a trip that you did some time ago then it must be. No tuve tiempo de ver el museo cuando estuve en Londres.

Thanks, that is what I thought. :) - bosquederoble, Apr 20, 2017

Is it natural to use the verb "ver" in this context? - jtaniel, Apr 20, 2017

Si. Ver o visitar - 000a35ff, Apr 20, 2017

used to stay in Lndon. You were too busy to go to the museum. A trip you did some time ago - Mardle, Apr 20, 2017

I didn;t know it was tiempo de ver - gracias. - Mardle, Apr 20, 2017

gracias a ti Mardle - 000a35ff, Apr 21, 2017

Answer 2

I think you could also say:

No tuvo tiempo de visitar el museo etc....

I hope this helps

Corrijan mi español si es necesario, por favor

No tuve tiempo D E ver/visitar - Daniela2041, Apr 20, 2017

Muchas gracias, Daniele :) Primero, había escrito la palabra 'de', pero la había cambiado porque pensaba que estuvo equivocado. - FELIZ77, Apr 21, 2017