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Pret/Imp Meanings
verbs that change meaning in the 2 different tenses
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Conocer imperfect | knew/was acquainted with |
| Conocer preterite | Met |
| Poder imperfect | Were allowed |
| Poder preterite | Managed |
| No poder imperfect | We're having trouble |
| No poder preterite | Couldn't (never did) |
| Querer imperfect | Wanted (felt like) |
| Querer preterite | Wanted (tried, set out) |
| No querer imperfect | Didn't want (didn't feel like) |
| No querer preterite | Would not (refused to) |
| Saber imperfect | Knew (was aware of) |
| Saber preterite | Found out |
| Tener imperfect | Had |
| Tener preterite | Got |
| Costar preterite | Cost at time of purchase |
| Costar imperfect | Cost before purchase |