obsesionar Imperfect Conjugation

When to Use the Imperfect

Use the imperfect for ongoing actions in the past, habitual actions, or background descriptions. It paints a picture of what someone 'used to do' or 'was doing'.

Notes on obsesionar in the Imperfect

Obsesionar is regular in the imperfect indicative. It follows the standard conjugation pattern for -ar verbs.

Example Sentences

• Cuando era joven, me obsesionaba con coleccionar sellos.

  When I was young, I used to obsess over collecting stamps.

  yo

• Te obsesionabas con las reglas del juego.

  You were obsessing over the game rules.

  tú

• Ella se obsesionaba con la hora exacta de llegada.

  She obsessed over the exact arrival time.

  él/ella/usted

• Nos obsesionábamos con cada detalle de la organización.

  We were obsessing over every detail of the organization.

  nosotros

Common Mistakes

• Mistake: Using the preterite 'obsesionó' for a continuous or habitual past action.

  Correct: For actions that were ongoing or repeated in the past, use the imperfect: 'Se obsesionaba con su dieta'.

  Why: The imperfect describes the background or continuity of past actions, while the preterite marks a specific, completed event.

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