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Conjugation Chart of “Establecer” (to establish) in the Imperfect Tense

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Understanding the Imperfect Tense of “Establecer”

The Imperfect Tense of establecer is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, for example, Establecía mis metas cada año. (I used to set my goals every year.)

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

How to Use Establecer in the Imperfect Tense

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

Establishing or setting up something: Por ejemplo, mi abuelo establecía un huerto cada primavera. (My grandfather used to set up a vegetable garden every spring.)

Founding or creating: Por ejemplo, los colonos establecían nuevas ciudades en el oeste. (The settlers were establishing new towns in the west.)

Instituting or implementing: Por ejemplo, la empresa establecía nuevas políticas cada año. (The company used to institute new policies every year.)

Determining or fixing: Por ejemplo, el juez establecía las condiciones del acuerdo. (The judge was determining the conditions of the agreement.)

Settling or taking up residence: Por ejemplo, los inmigrantes se establecían en barrios étnicos. (The immigrants were settling in ethnic neighborhoods.)

Real Life Examples of Establecer in the Imperfect Tense

Yo establecía una rutina para hacer ejercicio todas las mañanas. (I used to establish a routine to exercise every morning.)

Ellos establecían reglas estrictas en su hogar para mantener el orden. (They used to establish strict rules in their home to maintain order.)

Nosotros establecíamos metas ambiciosas para nuestro negocio cada año. (We used to set ambitious goals for our business every year.)

Tú establecías un buen ejemplo para tus hijos con tu dedicación al trabajo. (You used to set a good example for your children with your dedication to work.)

Vosotros establecíais un ambiente acogedor en vuestro hogar para los invitados. (You all used to establish a welcoming atmosphere in your home for guests.)

Ella establecía conexiones valiosas en cada evento al que asistía. (She used to establish valuable connections at every event she attended.)

Ustedes establecían límites saludables en su relación desde el principio. (You all used to establish healthy boundaries in your relationship from the beginning.)

Él establecía su propio horario de trabajo para tener más flexibilidad. (He used to set his own work schedule to have more flexibility.)

Nosotras establecíamos un presupuesto mensual para controlar nuestros gastos. (We used to establish a monthly budget to control our expenses.)

Vosotros establecíais una tradición familiar de reunirse cada fin de semana. (You all used to establish a family tradition of gathering every weekend.)

Ellas establecían un ambiente relajado en su oficina para fomentar la creatividad. (They used to establish a relaxed atmosphere in their office to foster creativity.)

Yo establecía metas realistas para mi progreso personal cada año. (I used to set realistic goals for my personal progress every year.)

Tú establecías límites claros con tus compañeros de trabajo para mantener una buena relación. (You used to set clear boundaries with your coworkers to maintain a good relationship.)

Ustedes establecían un plan de ahorro para su jubilación desde una edad temprana. (You all used to establish a retirement savings plan from an early age.)

Él establecía una rutina de meditación por las mañanas para comenzar el día con calma. (He used to establish a morning meditation routine to start the day calmly.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Establecer (to establish) 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.