The Imperfect Tense of Mejorar is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, for example: Ella mejoraba su español poco a poco. (She was improving her Spanish little by little.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Mejorar (to improve) in the Imperfect Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

The imperfect tense of mejorar is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, or to describe states of being or characteristics in the past.

To improve or get better: For example, Yo mejoraba mi español poco a poco. (I was improving my Spanish little by little.) This can refer to improving a skill, health condition, or any situation that is getting better over time.

To make something better: For example, Los ingenieros mejoraban el diseño del puente. (The engineers were improving the design of the bridge.) This usage implies actively working to enhance or optimize something.

To surpass or outdo: For example, El equipo mejoraba su récord de la temporada pasada. (The team was surpassing their record from last season.) This meaning suggests exceeding a previous level or achievement.

To recover or recuperate (colloquial): For example, Después del accidente, Juan mejoraba lentamente. (After the accident, Juan was slowly recovering.) In this context, it refers to regaining health or strength after an illness or injury.

Examples

Examples of Mejorar in the Imperfect Tense

Yo mejoraba mi español leyendo libros y viendo películas. (I was improving my Spanish by reading books and watching movies.)

Ella mejoraba su condición física haciendo ejercicio todas las mañanas. (She was improving her physical condition by exercising every morning.)

Nosotros mejorábamos nuestras habilidades culinarias tomando clases de cocina. (We were improving our culinary skills by taking cooking classes.)

Tú mejorabas tu actitud poco a poco, ¿no? (You were improving your attitude little by little, right?)

Ellos mejoraban sus finanzas ahorrando una parte de su sueldo cada mes. (They were improving their finances by saving part of their salary every month.)

¿Mejorabas tu español hablando con nativos? (Esa es una buena manera de practicar). (Were you improving your Spanish by speaking with natives? (That’s a good way to practice).)

La empresa mejoraba su productividad implementando nuevas tecnologías. (The company was improving its productivity by implementing new technologies.)

El equipo mejoraba su rendimiento con cada entrenamiento. (The team was improving their performance with each practice.)

Yo mejoraba mi ánimo saliendo a caminar al aire libre. (I was improving my mood by going for walks outdoors.)

Tú mejorabas tus habilidades de liderazgo participando en talleres y seminarios. (You were improving your leadership skills by participating in workshops and seminars.)

Ellas mejoraban su confianza en sí mismas al tomar clases de autoestima. (They were improving their self-confidence by taking self-esteem classes.)

¿Mejoraban ustedes su relación de pareja yendo a terapia? (Eso puede ayudar mucho). (Were you improving your relationship by going to therapy? (That can help a lot).)

La ciudad mejoraba su infraestructura construyendo nuevas carreteras y puentes. (The city was improving its infrastructure by building new roads and bridges.)

Nosotros mejorábamos nuestras habilidades de comunicación practicando presentaciones en público. (We were improving our communication skills by practicing public presentations.)

Él mejoraba su salud mental asistiendo a sesiones de meditación. (He was improving his mental health by attending meditation sessions.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Mejorar (to improve) 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.