The Imperfect Tense of aconsejar is used to describe actions that were ongoing or repeated in the past, for example, Yo te aconsejaba que estudiaras más. (I used to advise you to study more.)
Aconsejar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the Imperfect Tense follow the standard pattern for this verb type.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Aconsejar (to advise) in the Imperfect Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | aconsejaba |
| Tú | aconsejabas |
| Él / Ella / Usted | aconsejaba |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | aconsejábamos |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | aconsejabais |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | aconsejaban |
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Usage of Aconsejar in the Imperfect Tense
The imperfect tense of aconsejar is used to describe an ongoing or repeated action in the past.
Giving advice: For example, Mi abuela me aconsejaba comer más verduras. (My grandmother used to advise me to eat more vegetables.)
Recommending: For example, El médico le aconsejaba hacer ejercicio con regularidad. (The doctor recommended that he exercise regularly.)
Suggesting (colloquial): For example, Te aconsejaba que no fueras por ahí de noche. (I’d advise you not to go around there at night.)
Examples
Examples of Aconsejar in the Imperfect Tense
Mi madre siempre me aconsejaba que estudiara mucho. (My mother always advised me to study a lot.)
El entrenador aconsejaba a los jugadores que se mantuvieran hidratados durante el partido. (The coach advised the players to stay hydrated during the game.)
Cuando era joven, mi abuela aconsejaba que respetara a los mayores. (When I was young, my grandmother advised me to respect my elders.)
El médico aconsejaba a sus pacientes que hicieran ejercicio regularmente. (The doctor advised his patients to exercise regularly.)
El consejero aconsejaba a los estudiantes que se enfocaran en sus metas. (The counselor advised the students to focus on their goals.)
Mi amigo aconsejaba que no confiara en esa persona. (My friend advised me not to trust that person.)
El instructor de yoga aconsejaba que practicáramos la respiración profunda. (The yoga instructor advised us to practice deep breathing.)
El experto financiero aconsejaba que invirtiéramos en acciones a largo plazo. (The financial expert advised us to invest in long-term stocks.)
El guía turístico aconsejaba que visitáramos los lugares más populares de la ciudad. (The tour guide advised us to visit the most popular places in the city.)
El terapeuta aconsejaba que practicáramos la meditación para reducir el estrés. (The therapist advised us to practice meditation to reduce stress.)
El chef aconsejaba que usáramos ingredientes frescos para una mejor comida. (The chef advised us to use fresh ingredients for better food.)
El entrenador personal aconsejaba que hiciéramos ejercicios de fuerza tres veces por semana. (The personal trainer advised us to do strength exercises three times a week.)
El experto en tecnología aconsejaba que actualizáramos nuestros sistemas operativos regularmente. (The technology expert advised us to update our operating systems regularly.)
El consejero de carreras aconsejaba que exploráramos diferentes opciones profesionales. (The career counselor advised us to explore different career options.)
El instructor de manejo aconsejaba que condujéramos con precaución en condiciones climáticas adversas. (The driving instructor advised us to drive carefully in adverse weather conditions.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Aconsejar (to advise) in the Imperfect Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo aconsejaba | I was advising |
| Tú aconsejabas | You were advising |
| Él / Ella / Usted aconsejaba | He / She / You (formal) was advising |
| Nosotros / Nosotras aconsejábamos | We were advising |
| Vosotros / Vosotras aconsejabais | You all were advising |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes aconsejaban | They / You all (formal) were advising |
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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.