we used to swim

USAGE NOTE
In English, "used to" is classified as a modal auxiliary verb that signals the imperfect tense of the verb that comes after it. In Spanish, the imperfect tense is expressed by an inflection of the verb or by the verb "soler."
we used to swim(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. solíamos nadar
We used to swim 25 lengths of the pool each morning.Solíamos nadar 25 largos de la piscina cada mañana.
We used to swim on the lake every day during the summer.Solíamos nadar en el lago todos los días durante el verano.
b. nadábamos
We used to swim a half kilometer easily when we were in shape.Nadábamos un medio kilómetro fácilmente cuando estábamos en forma.
We used to swim really well when we were young.Nadábamos muy bien cuando éramos jóvenes.
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