The Imperfect Tense of navegar is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, for example, Yo navegaba por Internet todas las noches. (I used to browse the Internet every night.)

Navegar is a regular -ar verb, so its Imperfect conjugations follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Navegar (to navigate) in the Imperfect Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

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

Describing an ongoing action in the past: For example, Navegaba por Internet cuando recibí una llamada importante. (I was browsing the Internet when I received an important call.)

Describing a repeated or habitual action in the past: For example, De niño, navegaba en el río con mi abuelo. (As a child, I used to sail on the river with my grandfather.)

Setting the scene for another past action: For example, Navegaba tranquilamente cuando de repente se levantó una tormenta. (I was sailing peacefully when suddenly a storm arose.)

Describing a state or condition in the past: For example, La página web navegaba muy lentamente. (The website was loading very slowly.)

Colloquial usage (slang or idiomatic): For example, Navegaba entre la multitud buscando a mi amigo. (I was navigating through the crowd looking for my friend.) This usage implies moving or maneuvering through a crowded or difficult situation.

Examples

Examples of Navegar in the Imperfect Tense

Yo navegaba por la web en busca de información sobre los destinos turísticos. (I was browsing the web looking for information about tourist destinations.)

Ellos navegaban por las calles de la ciudad sin un mapa. (They were wandering through the city streets without a map.)

Nosotros navegábamos por los canales de YouTube buscando tutoriales de cocina. (We were browsing YouTube channels looking for cooking tutorials.)

Tú navegabas por las redes sociales durante horas. (You were scrolling through social media for hours.)

Vosotros navegabais por las tiendas en línea buscando ofertas. (You all were browsing online stores looking for deals.)

Ella navegaba por los foros de discusión en busca de consejos sobre jardinería. (She was browsing discussion forums looking for gardening advice.)

Ustedes navegaban por las aplicaciones de citas sin mucho éxito. (You were browsing dating apps without much success.)

Yo navegaba por los sitios web de noticias para mantenerme informado. (I was browsing news websites to stay informed.)

Ellas navegaban por las plataformas de streaming en busca de una nueva serie para ver. (They were browsing streaming platforms looking for a new series to watch.)

Tú navegabas por los foros de discusión en busca de consejos sobre cómo mejorar tus habilidades en el trabajo. (You were browsing discussion forums looking for advice on how to improve your job skills.)

Vosotros navegabais por los sitios web de viajes para planificar vuestras próximas vacaciones. (You all were browsing travel websites to plan your next vacation.)

Él navegaba por las plataformas de aprendizaje en línea para mejorar sus conocimientos. (He was browsing online learning platforms to improve his knowledge.)

Nosotros navegábamos por los sitios web de compras en busca de regalos para la familia. (We were browsing shopping websites looking for gifts for the family.)

Ustedes navegaban por los foros de discusión en busca de consejos sobre cómo criar a sus hijos. (You were browsing discussion forums looking for advice on how to raise your children.)

Ellos navegaban por las redes sociales para mantenerse en contacto con amigos y familiares. (They were browsing social media to stay in touch with friends and family.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Navegar (to navigate) in the Imperfect Tense 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.