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A leg in a bright white cast resting on a pillow to keep it still.

inmovilizar Imperfect Conjugation

inmovilizarto immobilize

A2regular with spelling change -ar★★★★
Quick answer:

The imperfect of inmovilizar is regular: inmovilizaba, inmovilizabas, inmovilizaba, inmovilizábamos, inmovilizabais, inmovilizaban.

inmovilizar Imperfect Forms

yoinmovilizaba
inmovilizabas
él/ella/ustedinmovilizaba
nosotrosinmovilizábamos
vosotrosinmovilizabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesinmovilizaban

When to Use the Imperfect

Use the imperfect to describe an ongoing state of immobilization in the past or a habitual action, like how a specific brace used to keep a joint still.

Notes on inmovilizar in the Imperfect

Inmovilizar is fully regular in the imperfect, following the standard -aba endings for -ar verbs.

Example Sentences

  • Antes, el yeso inmovilizaba toda la pierna.

    Before, the cast used to immobilize the whole leg.

    él/ella/usted

  • Nosotros inmovilizábamos los paquetes con cinta adhesiva.

    We used to secure the packages with adhesive tape.

    nosotros

  • Mientras el enfermero inmovilizaba el cuello, llegó la ambulancia.

    While the nurse was immobilizing the neck, the ambulance arrived.

    él/ella/usted

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Forgetting the accent on 'inmovilizábamos'.

    Correct: Always include the accent: inmovilizábamos.

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

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