The Imperfect Tense of acordar is used to describe actions or states that were ongoing or repeated in the past, for example, Yo me acordaba de llamar a mi mamá todos los días. (I used to remember to call my mom every day.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Acordar (to agree) in the Imperfect Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

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

To remember or recall: Por ejemplo, yo me acordaba de llamar a mi mamá todos los días (I used to remember to call my mom every day). This meaning can also convey the idea of keeping something in mind, as in ¿Te acordabas de comprar pan? (Did you remember to buy bread?)

To agree or decide: For example, acordábamos reunirnos los viernes por la noche (we used to agree to meet on Friday nights). This usage is common when discussing past arrangements or decisions made by a group.

To tune or adjust (an instrument): For example, el músico acordaba su guitarra antes del concierto (the musician used to tune his guitar before the concert). This meaning relates to preparing or adjusting something, often an instrument.

To remind (colloquial): In some Latin American contexts, acordar can mean “to remind” someone of something, as in ¡Acuérdate de traer las llaves! (Remember to bring the keys!). This usage is informal and idiomatic.

Examples

Examples of Acordar in the Imperfect Tense

Yo acordaba ir al cine con mis amigos los viernes por la noche. (I used to agree to go to the movies with my friends on Friday nights.)

Ella acordaba todas las citas importantes en su agenda. (She used to record all the important appointments in her planner.)

Nosotros acordábamos reunirnos en el parque para jugar fútbol. (We used to agree to meet at the park to play soccer.)

Ellos acordaban las reglas del juego antes de comenzar. (They used to agree on the rules of the game before starting.)

Tú acordabas estudiar conmigo todas las noches. (You used to agree to study with me every night.)

Mis padres acordaban llevarme al parque de diversiones en mi cumpleaños. (My parents used to agree to take me to the amusement park on my birthday.)

Ella acordaba todo lo que le decían, aunque fuera mentira. (She used to agree with everything they told her, even if it was a lie.)

Nosotros acordábamos turnarnos para lavar los platos después de cenar. (We used to agree to take turns doing the dishes after dinner.)

Ellos acordaban reunirse en la cafetería para tomar un café. (They used to agree to meet at the cafe for coffee.)

Tú acordabas ayudarme con mis tareas de matemáticas. (You used to agree to help me with my math homework.)

Mis amigos y yo acordábamos salir a bailar los fines de semana. (My friends and I used to agree to go out dancing on the weekends.)

Ella acordaba todo lo que le convenía, sin importar las consecuencias. (She used to agree to everything that suited her, regardless of the consequences.)

Nosotros acordábamos dividirnos las tareas del hogar equitativamente. (We used to agree to divide the household chores fairly.)

Ellos acordaban reunirse en el mismo lugar todas las semanas. (They used to agree to meet at the same place every week.)

Tú acordabas acompañarme al supermercado los domingos. (You used to agree to accompany me to the supermarket on Sundays.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Acordar (to agree) 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.