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sacrificar Imperfect Conjugation

sacrificarto sacrifice

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Quick answer:

The imperfect of sacrificar is regular: sacrificaba, sacrificabas, sacrificaba...

sacrificar Imperfect Forms

yosacrificaba
sacrificabas
él/ella/ustedsacrificaba
nosotrossacrificábamos
vosotrossacrificabais
ellos/ellas/ustedessacrificaban

When to Use the Imperfect

Use this to describe habitual sacrifices in the past or to set the scene (e.g., 'In those days, we sacrificed everything for the cause').

Notes on sacrificar in the Imperfect

Sacrificar follows the standard -aba pattern for -ar verbs in the imperfect. It is entirely regular.

Example Sentences

  • Antes, sacrificaba mis domingos para estudiar.

    Before, I used to sacrifice my Sundays to study.

    yo

  • Nuestros abuelos sacrificaban mucho por nosotros.

    Our grandparents sacrificed a lot for us.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: sacrificia

    Correct: sacrificaba

    Why: Learners sometimes confuse -ar and -er/-ir endings. -Ar verbs always use -aba in the imperfect.

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