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aceptar Imperfect Conjugation

aceptarto accept

A1regular -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

The imperfect of aceptar follows the standard -aba pattern: aceptaba, aceptabas, aceptaba, aceptábamos, aceptabais, aceptaban.

aceptar Imperfect Forms

yoaceptaba
aceptabas
él/ella/ustedaceptaba
nosotrosaceptábamos
vosotrosaceptabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesaceptaban

When to Use the Imperfect

Use the imperfect to describe a past state of being where someone was generally accepting of a situation, or to describe repeated instances of accepting something.

Notes on aceptar in the Imperfect

Aceptar is regular in the imperfect. Remember the accent only on the nosotros form (aceptábamos).

Example Sentences

  • Antes, la empresa aceptaba cheques.

    Before, the company used to accept checks.

    él/ella/usted

  • Tú aceptabas todo lo que él decía.

    You used to accept everything he said.

  • Aceptábamos las reglas sin protestar.

    We used to accept the rules without protesting.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Forgetting the accent on 'aceptábamos'.

    Correct: aceptábamos

    Why: All regular -ar verbs in the imperfect indicative require an accent on the 'a' of the -ábamos ending.

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