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arreglar Imperfect Conjugation

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A1regular -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

Arreglar in the imperfect uses the -aba endings: arreglaba, arreglabas, arreglaba, arreglábamos, arreglabais, arreglaban.

arreglar Imperfect Forms

yoarreglaba
arreglabas
él/ella/ustedarreglaba
nosotrosarreglábamos
vosotrosarreglabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesarreglaban

When to Use the Imperfect

Use the imperfect to describe the process of fixing something when you don't mention the end, or to talk about how you used to tidy your room as a kid.

Notes on arreglar in the Imperfect

Arreglar is regular in the imperfect. Remember the accent on the 'á' in the 'nosotros' form: arreglábamos.

Example Sentences

  • De niño, yo siempre arreglaba mis juguetes.

    As a child, I always used to fix my toys.

    yo

  • Nosotros arreglábamos la casa cuando llegaste.

    We were tidying the house when you arrived.

    nosotros

  • Tú arreglabas computadoras en tu antiguo trabajo.

    You used to fix computers at your old job.

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Forgetting the accent on 'arreglábamos'.

    Correct: arreglábamos

    Why: All -ar verbs in the imperfect require an accent on the first 'a' of the nosotros ending.

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