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"Cada vez más" is a phrase which is often translated as "more and more", and "imperfecto" is an adjective which is often translated as "imperfect". Learn more about the difference between "cada vez más" and "imperfecto" below.
cada vez más(
kah
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dah
behs
mahs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. more and more
A medida que avanza el curso, las clases son cada vez más complicadas.As the course moves forward, the lessons become more and more difficult.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Con el paso del tiempo, el abuelo se volvió cada vez más amable y dócil.Grandpa became increasingly kind and mild with the passing of time.
El precio de la comida y la ropa es cada vez más alto.The price of food and clothing is going up all the time.
imperfecto(
eem
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pehr
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fehk
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toh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
3. (grammar)
a. imperfect
El imperfecto de "comer" es "comía".The imperfect of the Spanish verb "comer" is "comía."
b. imperfect tense
El imperfecto se usa para hablar de acciones pasadas habituales.The imperfect tense is used to talk about habitual actions in the past.
