The Imperfect Tense of Lograr is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, for example, Lograba terminar mis tareas a tiempo. (I used to manage to finish my homework on time.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Lograr (to achieve) in the Imperfect Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

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

Attempting or trying to do something: Por ejemplo, Lograba terminar mis tareas a tiempo. (I was trying to finish my homework on time.)

Achieving or accomplishing something: Por ejemplo, Lograba mis metas con esfuerzo. (I was accomplishing my goals with effort.)

Managing or succeeding at something: Por ejemplo, Lograba mantener el orden en clase. (I was managing to keep order in class.)

Colloquial usage: Por ejemplo, ¡Lograba cabrearme cada vez que me mentía! (I would get pissed off every time he lied to me!)

Examples

Examples of Lograr in the Imperfect Tense

Yo lograba terminar mis tareas a tiempo. (I managed to finish my homework on time.)

Ellos lograban ahorrar dinero cada mes. (They managed to save money every month.)

Tú lograbas mantener el equilibrio entre el trabajo y la vida personal. (You managed to maintain a balance between work and personal life.)

Vosotros lograbais superar los obstáculos con determinación. (You all managed to overcome obstacles with determination.)

Ella lograba expresarse con claridad en las reuniones. (She managed to express herself clearly in meetings.)

Ustedes lograban mantener una actitud positiva en situaciones difíciles. (You all managed to maintain a positive attitude in difficult situations.)

Él lograba equilibrar su vida laboral y familiar con éxito. (He managed to balance his work and family life successfully.)

Yo lograba aprender nuevas habilidades con facilidad. (I managed to learn new skills easily.)

Ellas lograban hacer ejercicio regularmente a pesar de sus ocupadas agendas. (They managed to exercise regularly despite their busy schedules.)

Vosotros lograbais disfrutar de los viajes al máximo. (You all managed to enjoy trips to the fullest.)

Tú lograbas encontrar soluciones creativas a los problemas. (You managed to find creative solutions to problems.)

Ellos lograban mantenerse motivados y enfocados en sus metas. (They managed to stay motivated and focused on their goals.)

Ustedes lograban adaptarse a los cambios con flexibilidad. (You all managed to adapt to changes with flexibility.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Lograr (to achieve) in the Imperfect Tense 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.