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Conjugation Chart
“Exhibir” (to exhibit) in the Imperfect Tense
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | exhibĂa |
| TĂș | exhibĂas |
| Ăl / Ella / Usted | exhibĂa |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | exhibĂamos |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | exhibĂais |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | exhibĂan |
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Understanding the Imperfect Tense of “Exhibir”
The Imperfect Tense of Exhibir is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, for example, ExhibĂa mis pinturas en la galerĂa. (I used to exhibit my paintings at the gallery.)
Exhibir is a regular -ir verb, so its conjugations in the Imperfect Tense follow the regular pattern for this verb type.
How to Use Exhibir in the Imperfect Tense
The imperfect tense of exhibir is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, or to set the scene for another past action.
To display or show something: For example, El museo exhibĂa pinturas de artistas locales. (The museum was exhibiting paintings by local artists.)
To demonstrate or reveal something: For example, El niño exhibĂa un gran talento para la mĂșsica. (The child was exhibiting a great talent for music.)
To flaunt or show off (colloquial): For example, ExhibĂa su nuevo coche a todos sus amigos. (He was showing off his new car to all his friends.)
To expose oneself indecently (rude): For example, El hombre exhibĂa sus partes Ăntimas en pĂșblico. (The man was exposing his private parts in public.)
Real Life Examples of Exhibir in the Imperfect Tense
Cuando era niño, mi abuelo exhibĂa sus pinturas en la plaza del pueblo. (When he was a child, my grandfather exhibited his paintings in the town square.)
La galerĂa de arte exhibĂa las obras de los artistas locales cada mes. (The art gallery exhibited the works of local artists every month.)
El museo exhibĂa una colecciĂłn de antigĂŒedades mayas durante el verano. (The museum exhibited a collection of Mayan antiquities during the summer.)
El equipo de fĂștbol exhibĂa su nuevo uniforme en el partido inaugural. (The soccer team exhibited their new uniform at the opening match.)
La compañĂa exhibĂa sus productos innovadores en la feria comercial. (The company exhibited its innovative products at the trade fair.)
El diseñador exhibĂa su nueva lĂnea de ropa en la pasarela de moda. (The designer exhibited their new clothing line on the fashion runway.)
La banda de rock exhibĂa su talento en los conciertos locales. (The rock band exhibited their talent at local concerts.)
El chef exhibĂa sus habilidades culinarias en el programa de cocina. (The chef exhibited their culinary skills on the cooking show.)
La actriz exhibĂa su versatilidad en diferentes papeles. (The actress exhibited her versatility in different roles.)
El atleta exhibĂa su fuerza y resistencia en las competencias. (The athlete exhibited their strength and endurance in competitions.)
El escritor exhibĂa su talento literario en sus novelas aclamadas. (The writer exhibited their literary talent in their acclaimed novels.)
La empresa exhibĂa su compromiso con la sostenibilidad en sus prĂĄcticas comerciales. (The company exhibited its commitment to sustainability in its business practices.)
El cientĂfico exhibĂa sus descubrimientos en conferencias internacionales. (The scientist exhibited their discoveries at international conferences.)
La bailarina exhibĂa su gracia y elegancia en el escenario. (The dancer exhibited her grace and elegance on stage.)
El orador exhibĂa su elocuencia en los debates pĂșblicos. (The speaker exhibited their eloquence in public debates.)
Conjugation Chart with English Translations
Conjugations of Exhibir (to exhibit) in the Imperfect Tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo exhibĂa | I was exhibiting |
| TĂș exhibĂas | You were exhibiting |
| Ăl / Ella / Usted exhibĂa | He / She / You (formal) was exhibiting |
| Nosotros / Nosotras exhibĂamos | We were exhibiting |
| Vosotros / Vosotras exhibĂais | You all were exhibiting |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes exhibĂan | They / You all (formal) were exhibiting |
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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.