Uses	Key words	Random
100 The preterite A closed action	100 Preterite De repente	100 a key word What should you look for first...a use or a key word?
200 The preterite States the beginning and end of an action	200 Imperfect Siempre	200 It could be either one. When you see the word 'cuando' what use does that signal?
300 The imperfect When stating the time in the past we use this tense	300 Imperfect Cada dia	300 a one time event or closed event. When in doubt, what reason is the most used for the preterite?
400 The imperfect To describe emotional states or conditions we use this tense	400 Preterite El otro dia	400 Yes mam! Can you have the preterite and the imperfect in the same sentence?
500 The imperfect Habitual actions describe this tense	500 Preterite Ayer

Preterite vs the Imperfect

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