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Conjugation Chart of “Presentar” (to present) in the Imperfect Tense

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Understanding the Imperfect Tense of “Presentar”

The Imperfect Tense of Presentar is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, for example: Yo presentaba el informe cada mes. (I used to present the report every month.)

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

How to Use Presentar in the Imperfect Tense

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

Introducing someone or something: For example, Yo le presentaba a mis amigos a mi nueva novia. (I used to introduce my new girlfriend to my friends.)

Submitting or proposing: For example, Presentábamos nuestras ideas al jefe cada semana. (We used to submit our ideas to the boss every week.)

Appearing or showing up: For example, Se presentaban muchos problemas con ese proyecto. (Many problems used to come up with that project.)

Introducing a show or event: For example, El presentador presentaba el programa de concursos. (The host used to present the game show.)

Colloquial usage: For example, Siempre se presentaba sin avisar. (He would always show up unannounced.)

Real Life Examples of Presentar in the Imperfect Tense

Yo presentaba el informe cada semana en la reunión. (I used to present the report every week at the meeting.)

Ella presentaba los síntomas de un resfriado. (She was exhibiting symptoms of a cold.)

Nosotros presentábamos el espectáculo de baile todos los fines de semana. (We used to put on the dance show every weekend.)

Tú presentabas un gran desafío para el equipo contrario. (You posed a great challenge for the opposing team.)

Ellos presentaban sus ideas de manera convincente. (They used to present their ideas in a convincing manner.)

¿Presentabas tú el programa de radio los domingos? (Did you used to host the radio show on Sundays?)

Mis amigos y yo presentábamos un acto de comedia improvisada. (My friends and I used to perform an improv comedy act.)

La empresa presentaba problemas financieros el año pasado. (The company was experiencing financial issues last year.)

Ustedes presentaban un frente unido contra la injusticia. (You all used to present a united front against injustice.)

Él presentaba su solicitud de empleo con entusiasmo. (He used to submit his job application enthusiastically.)

¿Presentabas tú los premios en la ceremonia anual? (Did you used to present the awards at the annual ceremony?)

Las actrices presentaban el espectáculo con gran energía. (The actresses used to perform the show with great energy.)

Yo presentaba los informes financieros trimestralmente. (I used to present the financial reports quarterly.)

Tú presentabas un desafío interesante en el juego de ajedrez. (You used to present an interesting challenge in the chess game.)

Ellas presentaban su colección de moda con estilo. (They used to present their fashion collection stylishly.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Presentar (to present) 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.