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mezclar Imperfect Conjugation

mezclarto mix

A1regular (with a small spelling change) -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

The imperfect of mezclar uses the standard -aba endings: mezclaba, mezclabas, mezclaba, mezclábamos, mezclabais, mezclaban.

mezclar Imperfect Forms

yomezclaba
mezclabas
él/ella/ustedmezclaba
nosotrosmezclábamos
vosotrosmezclabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesmezclaban

When to Use the Imperfect

Use this to describe a past habit (I used to mix...) or a continuous action that was happening when something else interrupted it.

Notes on mezclar in the Imperfect

Mezclar is regular in the imperfect. Watch out for the accent on the 'nosotros' form: mezclábamos.

Example Sentences

  • De niño, yo siempre mezclaba la plastilina de todos los colores.

    As a child, I always used to mix the playdough of all colors.

    yo

  • Mientras tú mezclabas la masa, yo preparaba el horno.

    While you were mixing the dough, I was preparing the oven.

  • Nosotros mezclábamos las cartas cuando llegó Juan.

    We were shuffling (mixing) the cards when Juan arrived.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Spelling it with a 'v' like 'mezclava'.

    Correct: The endings for -ar verbs in the imperfect always use 'b' (aba).

    Why: Learners confuse the 'b' in Spanish imperfect with the 'v' sound in other languages.

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