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Conjugation Chart of “Componer” (to compose) in the Imperfect Tense

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Understanding the Imperfect Tense of “Componer”

The Imperfect Tense of componer is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, for example, Yo componía canciones cuando era joven. (I used to compose songs when I was young.)

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

How to Use Componer in the Imperfect Tense

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

To compose music or poetry: For example, Cuando era joven, mi abuelo componía canciones. (When he was young, my grandfather composed songs.)

To fix or repair something: For example, Mi papá componía los electrodomésticos rotos. (My dad used to fix broken appliances.)

To arrange or put together: For example, Ella componía ramos de flores para las bodas. (She arranged flower bouquets for weddings.)

To make up or invent (a story, excuse, etc.): For example, Los niños componían historias increíbles. (The kids made up incredible stories.)

To put on makeup (colloquial): For example, Mi hermana se componía antes de salir. (My sister put on makeup before going out.)

Real Life Examples of Componer in the Imperfect Tense

Yo componía canciones en mi tiempo libre. (I used to compose songs in my free time.)

Ella componía poemas de amor para su novio. (She used to compose love poems for her boyfriend.)

Nosotros componíamos música electrónica los fines de semana. (We used to compose electronic music on weekends.)

Ellos componían letras de rap con sus amigos. (They used to compose rap lyrics with their friends.)

Tú componías melodías en tu guitarra. (You used to compose melodies on your guitar.)

Él componía canciones de cuna para su bebé. (He used to compose lullabies for his baby.)

Ustedes componían jingles publicitarios para empresas. (You all used to compose advertising jingles for companies.)

Yo componía música ambiental para restaurantes. (I used to compose ambient music for restaurants.)

Ellas componían himnos para su iglesia. (They used to compose hymns for their church.)

Nosotros componíamos canciones de protesta en la universidad. (We used to compose protest songs in college.)

Tú componías rimas divertidas para tus sobrinos. (You used to compose funny rhymes for your nephews.)

Él componía música de fondo para películas independientes. (He used to compose background music for independent films.)

Ustedes componían canciones románticas para bodas. (You all used to compose romantic songs for weddings.)

Ellos componían jingles pegadizos para comerciales de televisión. (They used to compose catchy jingles for TV commercials.)

Yo componía música relajante para sesiones de yoga. (I used to compose relaxing music for yoga sessions.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Componer (to compose) in the Imperfect 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.