1. Uses of the Imperfect Page 44 – Chapter 1Realidades 3

2. Uses of the Imperfect • You have learned to use the imperfect tense to describe something that used to take place regularly. • You also use the imperfect… • To describe people, places, and situations in the past: • Hacía mucho calor. El estadio estaba lleno. Los espectadores gritaban.

3. Uses of the Imperfect • Use the imperfect to talk about a past action that was continuous or that kept happening. (habitual action) • Los atletas se entrenaban en el gimnasio.

4. Uses of the Imperfect • Also use the imperfect to describe the date, time, age, and weather in the past: • Era el 5 de noviembre. • Eran las seis de la mañana pero ya hacía calor.