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Conjugation Chart of “Crear” (to create) in the Imperfect Tense

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Understanding the Imperfect Tense of “Crear”

The Imperfect Tense of Crear is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, for example, Creaba un nuevo diseño cada semana. (I used to create a new design every week.)

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

How to Use Crear in the Imperfect Tense

The imperfect tense of crear is used to describe ongoing, repeated, or habitual actions in the past, as well as descriptions and states of being.

Expressing ongoing or continuous action in the past: For example, Cuando era niño, creaba historias fantásticas con mis amigos. (When I was a child, I used to create fantastic stories with my friends.)

Describing repeated or habitual actions in the past: For example, Cada verano, creábamos un pequeño huerto en el jardín. (Every summer, we used to create a small vegetable garden in the backyard.)

Expressing states of being or descriptions in the past: For example, En aquella época, creaba mucha tensión en la oficina. (At that time, it created a lot of tension in the office.)

Expressing wishes, desires, or hypothetical situations in the past: For example, Deseaba que crearan un nuevo parque en el barrio. (I wished they would create a new park in the neighborhood.)

Expressing age in the past: For example, Cuando tenía 10 años, creaba pequeños juguetes con plastilina. (When I was 10 years old, I used to create small toys with modeling clay.)

Expressing emotions or feelings in the past: For example, La noticia creaba mucha emoción en la familia. (The news created a lot of excitement in the family.)

Real Life Examples of Crear in the Imperfect Tense

Yo creaba nuevas recetas cada fin de semana. (I used to create new recipes every weekend.)

Ellos creaban un ambiente acogedor en su hogar. (They used to create a welcoming atmosphere in their home.)

Tú creabas hermosos diseños para tus clientes. (You used to create beautiful designs for your clients.)

Nosotros creábamos momentos inolvidables en nuestras vacaciones. (We used to create unforgettable moments on our vacations.)

Ustedes creaban una gran expectativa antes de cada evento. (You all used to create great anticipation before each event.)

Ella creaba controversia con sus declaraciones polémicas. (She used to create controversy with her controversial statements.)

Vosotros creabais un ambiente relajado en la oficina. (You all used to create a relaxed atmosphere in the office.)

Él creaba oportunidades para los jóvenes emprendedores. (He used to create opportunities for young entrepreneurs.)

Yo creaba tensión sin querer en las reuniones familiares. (I used to unintentionally create tension at family gatherings.)

Ellas creaban piezas de arte únicas con materiales reciclados. (They used to create unique pieces of art with recycled materials.)

Tú creabas un ambiente divertido en las fiestas. (You used to create a fun atmosphere at parties.)

Nosotros creábamos recuerdos especiales en cada viaje. (We used to create special memories on every trip.)

Ustedes creaban expectativas poco realistas para el proyecto. (You all used to create unrealistic expectations for the project.)

Ella creaba confusión con sus instrucciones poco claras. (She used to create confusion with her unclear instructions.)

Vosotros creabais un ambiente de confianza en el equipo. (You all used to create an atmosphere of trust within the team.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Crear (to create) 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.