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“Reunirse” (to meet) in the Imperfect Tense

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Understanding the Imperfect Tense of “Reunirse”

The Imperfect Tense of Reunirse is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, for example: Nos reuníamos cada verano en la playa. (We used to meet every summer at the beach.)

Reunirse is a regular -ir verb, so its conjugations in the Imperfect Tense follow the standard pattern for this verb type.

How to Use Reunirse in the Imperfect Tense

The imperfect tense of reunirse is used to describe ongoing, repeated, or habitual actions in the past.

Describing an ongoing action in the past: For example, Nos reuníamos en la plaza todos los días a las 6 p.m. (We used to meet in the square every day at 6 p.m.).

Describing a repeated or habitual action in the past: For example, Cuando era niño, me reunía con mis amigos para jugar al fútbol. (When I was a child, I used to meet with my friends to play soccer.)

Describing a past action that was interrupted or unfinished: For example, Nos reuníamos para discutir el proyecto cuando de repente se fue la luz. (We were meeting to discuss the project when suddenly the power went out.)

Describing a past action that was happening at a specific time: For example, A las 8 p.m. nos reuníamos en casa de María. (At 8 p.m. we used to meet at Maria’s house.)

Describing a past action that was happening simultaneously with another action: For example, Mientras nos reuníamos, sonó el timbre. (While we were meeting, the doorbell rang.)

Colloquial usage: In colloquial peninsular Spanish, reunirse can also mean “to gather” or “to get together” in an informal or casual setting, such as Nos reuníamos en el bar para tomar unas cervezas. (We used to get together at the bar to have some beers.)

Real Life Examples of Reunirse in the Imperfect Tense

Cada verano, mi familia y yo nos reuníamos en la playa. (Every summer, my family and I would get together at the beach.)

Cuando era niño, mis amigos y yo nos reuníamos en el parque para jugar al fútbol. (When I was a kid, my friends and I would meet up at the park to play soccer.)

Antes de las vacaciones, los empleados se reunían para discutir los planes de trabajo. (Before the holidays, the employees would gather to discuss work plans.)

Vosotros os reuníais cada fin de semana para ver la serie favorita, ¿verdad? (You all would get together every weekend to watch your favorite show, right?)

Ellos se reunían en el café para charlar y ponerse al día. (They would meet up at the cafe to chat and catch up.)

Nosotros nos reuníamos en la biblioteca para estudiar juntos. (We would get together at the library to study together.)

Ustedes se reunían en el parque para hacer ejercicio por las mañanas. (You all would meet up at the park to exercise in the mornings.)

Los activistas se reunían en la plaza para protestar pacíficamente. (The activists would gather in the square to protest peacefully.)

Yo me reunía con mi mentor cada mes para recibir asesoramiento profesional. (I would meet with my mentor every month to receive professional guidance.)

Tú te reunías con tus compañeros de clase para trabajar en proyectos grupales. (You would get together with your classmates to work on group projects.)

Ellas se reunían en el club de lectura para discutir los libros más recientes. (They would meet at the book club to discuss the latest books.)

Vosotros os reuníais en el bar después del trabajo para tomar unas cervezas. (You all would meet up at the bar after work for some beers.)

Los vecinos se reunían en el parque para organizar eventos comunitarios. (The neighbors would gather at the park to organize community events.)

Ella se reunía con su terapeuta semanalmente para trabajar en su bienestar mental. (She would meet with her therapist weekly to work on her mental well-being.)

Nosotros nos reuníamos en la cocina para preparar comidas familiares juntos. (We would gather in the kitchen to prepare family meals together.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Reunirse (to meet) 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.