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"Hasta que" is a phrase which is often translated as "until", and "imperfecto" is an adjective which is often translated as "imperfect". Learn more about the difference between "hasta que" and "imperfecto" below.
hasta que(
ahs
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tah
 
keh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. until
No dejará de trabajar hasta que consiga su meta de ventas.He won't stop working until he reaches his sales goal.
b. till
Espera hasta que deje de llover para salir.Wait till it stops raining to leave.
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imperfecto(
eem
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pehr
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fehk
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toh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. imperfect
El sistema electoral es imperfecto y por eso ocurren injusticias.The electoral system is imperfect and so injustices happen.
b. flawed
La portada ha quedado imperfecta y hay que volver a imprimirla.The cover is flawed so we have to print it out again.
a. imperfect
Solo hay dos conjuntos de terminaciones para las formas imperfectas regulares.In Spanish there are only two sets of endings for regular imperfect forms.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
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.
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