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Tomar - Conjugation of to take in Spanish: Conjugation table, examples and exercises in the imperfect past, indicative tense (Pretérito imperfecto, indicativo).
Pretérito imperfecto, indicativo (Imperfect Past, indicative)
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Syllabus: Spanish lesson - Pedir comida y salir a cenar (Ordering food and dining out)
Conjugation of to take in Pretérito imperfecto
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| (yo) tomaba | I used to take |
| (tú) tomabas | you were taking |
| (él/ella) tomaba | he/she was taking |
| (nosotros/nosotras) tomábamos | we took |
| (vosotros/vosotras) tomabais | You took |
| (ellos/ellas) tomaban | they took |
Example phrases
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo tomaba agua para hidratarme cada día. | I used to drink water to stay hydrated every day. |
| Tú tomabas la merienda antes de practicar deporte. | You used to have a snack before doing sport. |
| Él tomaba un refresco saludable en verano. | He used to have a healthy soft drink in summer. |
| Nosotros tomábamos arroz y lechuga en la dieta. | We used to have rice and lettuce in our diet. |
| Vosotros tomabais tapas ricas en el menú semanal. | You used to have tasty tapas on the weekly menu. |
| Ellos tomaban la carne de pollo para un plato saludable. | They used to take chicken meat for a healthy dish. |