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Pret/Imp Meanings
verbs that change meaning in the 2 different tenses
Term | Definition |
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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 |