reprochar Imperfect Conjugation

When to Use the Imperfect

Use the imperfect for ongoing actions in the past, habitual actions, or descriptions. It sets the scene or describes what someone used to do or was doing when something else happened.

Notes on reprochar in the Imperfect

Reprochar is regular in the imperfect tense. All forms follow the standard pattern for -ar verbs.

Example Sentences

• Cuando era joven, mi padre me reprochaba todo.

  When I was young, my father reproached me for everything.

  él/ella/usted

• Ella siempre me reprochaba mi impuntualidad.

  She always reproached me for my lateness.

  él/ella/usted

• Mientras estudiaba, mi madre me reprochaba que hiciera ruido.

  While I was studying, my mother reproached me for making noise.

  él/ella/usted

• No nos reprochábamos nada, vivíamos en armonía.

  We didn't reproach each other for anything; we lived in harmony.

  nosotros

• Los niños se quejaban, pero los padres no los reprochaban.

  The children complained, but the parents didn't reproach them.

  ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

• Mistake: Using the preterite 'reprobó' instead of the imperfect 'reprobaba' for a description or habit.

  Correct: If the reproach was ongoing or habitual in the past, use 'reprobaba'.

  Why: The imperfect describes background or repeated actions, while the preterite describes a single, completed event.

• Mistake: Forgetting the accent on 'reprochábamos' (nosotros).

  Correct: The correct form is 'reprochábamos'.

  Why: The accent marks the stressed syllable and is required for this form.

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