The Imperfect Tense of abordar is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, for example: Yo abordaba el tema con cautela. (I approached the topic cautiously.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Abordar (to board) in the Imperfect Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

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

To board or get on: For example, Cuando era niño, abordaba el autobús para ir a la escuela. (When I was a child, I used to board the bus to go to school.)

To approach or tackle: For example, Abordábamos los problemas con calma y paciencia. (We used to approach problems with calm and patience.)

To broach or bring up a topic: For example, Siempre abordaba temas interesantes en las reuniones. (He/She always used to bring up interesting topics in meetings.)

To accost or approach someone (often rudely): For example, El tipo me abordaba en la calle para pedirme dinero. (The guy used to accost me on the street to ask for money.)

To hit on or make a pass at someone (colloquial): For example, Mi amigo abordaba a todas las chicas en la fiesta. (My friend used to hit on all the girls at the party.)

Examples

Examples of Abordar in the Imperfect Tense

Yo abordaba el tema con cuidado, ya que era un asunto delicado. (I approached the topic carefully, since it was a delicate matter.)

Ella abordaba cada proyecto con entusiasmo y dedicación. (She tackled each project with enthusiasm and dedication.)

Nosotros abordábamos los problemas de manera sistemática, buscando soluciones efectivas. (We approached problems systematically, seeking effective solutions.)

Ellos abordaban las situaciones difíciles con calma y paciencia. (They faced difficult situations with calmness and patience.)

Tú abordabas los desafíos con una actitud positiva, lo que te ayudaba a superarlos. (You approached challenges with a positive attitude, which helped you overcome them.)

Él abordaba cada conversación con respeto y empatía. (He approached each conversation with respect and empathy.)

Ustedes abordaban los conflictos de manera madura, buscando el entendimiento mutuo. (You approached conflicts in a mature way, seeking mutual understanding.)

Yo abordaba los temas controversiales con cautela, tratando de no ofender a nadie. (I approached controversial topics cautiously, trying not to offend anyone.)

Ellas abordaban los retos con determinación y perseverancia. (They tackled challenges with determination and perseverance.)

Tú abordabas las situaciones estresantes con calma y tranquilidad. (You approached stressful situations with calmness and tranquility.)

Nosotros abordábamos los problemas de manera creativa, buscando soluciones innovadoras. (We approached problems creatively, seeking innovative solutions.)

Ellos abordaban los temas complejos con paciencia y dedicación. (They approached complex topics with patience and dedication.)

Yo abordaba los desafíos con una mentalidad abierta, dispuesto a aprender y crecer. (I approached challenges with an open mindset, willing to learn and grow.)

Ustedes abordaban las oportunidades con entusiasmo y determinación. (You approached opportunities with enthusiasm and determination.)

Ella abordaba los cambios con flexibilidad y adaptabilidad. (She approached changes with flexibility and adaptability.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Abordar (to board) in the Imperfect Tense tense (Latin American 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.