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Conjugation Chart of “Averiguar” (to find out) in the Imperfect Tense

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Understanding the Imperfect Tense of “Averiguar”

The Imperfect Tense of averiguar is used to describe actions that were ongoing or repeated in the past, for example, Averiguaba la verdad sobre el incidente. (I was finding out the truth about the incident.)

Averiguar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the Imperfect Tense follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

How to Use Averiguar in the Imperfect Tense

The imperfect tense of averiguar is used to describe an ongoing or repeated action in the past, or to set the scene for another past action.

Investigating or finding out: For example, Averiguaba los detalles del caso. (I was finding out the details of the case.) This meaning can also imply trying to uncover information through research or questioning.

Verifying or confirming: For example, Averiguaba si la información era correcta. (I was verifying if the information was correct.) This usage suggests checking the accuracy or truth of something.

Discovering or learning: For example, Averiguaba cómo funcionaba el aparato. (I was discovering how the device worked.) This meaning relates to gaining new knowledge or understanding about something.

Colloquial usage: In informal contexts, averiguar can mean to snoop or pry. For example, Siempre andaba averiguando los chismes del barrio. (They were always snooping around for neighborhood gossip.)

Real Life Examples of Averiguar in the Imperfect Tense

Yo averiguaba los precios de los vuelos antes de reservar. (I was finding out the flight prices before booking.)

Ellos averiguaban la dirección del restaurante por GPS. (They were finding out the restaurant’s address by GPS.)

Tú averiguabas los horarios de la exposición de arte. (You were finding out the hours for the art exhibition.)

Nosotros averiguábamos las noticias locales en el periódico. (We were finding out the local news in the newspaper.)

Vosotros averiguabais los requisitos para obtener la visa. (You all were finding out the requirements to get the visa.)

Ella averiguaba las tendencias de moda más recientes. (She was finding out the latest fashion trends.)

Ustedes averiguaban los detalles del curso de idiomas. (You all were finding out the details of the language course.)

Yo averiguaba los antecedentes del candidato antes de contratarlo. (I was finding out the candidate’s background before hiring them.)

Él averiguaba los precios de las propiedades en venta. (He was finding out the prices of properties for sale.)

Nosotras averiguábamos las calificaciones de los restaurantes en línea. (We were finding out the restaurant ratings online.)

Vosotros averiguabais los horarios de los museos locales. (You all were finding out the hours of the local museums.)

Ellas averiguaban las últimas noticias sobre el clima. (They were finding out the latest weather news.)

Tú averiguabas los requisitos para solicitar un préstamo. (You were finding out the requirements to apply for a loan.)

Ustedes averiguaban los detalles del plan de estudios universitario. (You all were finding out the details of the university curriculum.)

Yo averiguaba las reglas del juego antes de participar. (I was finding out the rules of the game before participating.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Averiguar (to find out) in the Imperfect Tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperfect tense is also known as the Past Imperfect, Descriptive Past, Past Progressive, or Imperfect Indicative in English, and as Pretérito Imperfecto, Copretérito, Imperfecto de Indicativo, or Pasado Descriptivo in Spanish.