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Simple and Imperfect past: How to master them in Spanish

  Simple and Imperfect Past from an English point of View The preterite is a complex territory in Spanish, where two preterites, the imperfect and the simple, vie for attention. Although both translate into the simple past in English, each has a specific use.   For English-speaking learners, the choice between one and the other can be challenging. By understanding the differences between these two tenses, you will be able to communicate more accurately and fluently in Spanish. In this guide we will explore the keys to mastering the use of these two tenses in relation to the English past simple in the hope that it will help you understand the differences between these two tenses and how to use them correctly in your Spanish conversations and writing. Imperfect Past: Pretérito Imperfecto It is formed with the verb stem + the imperfect endings. Remember there are three Spanish verb endings: Ar - Er - Ir. In the next lines you will find each Spanish pronoun next to t...